April 1 @ 7:30 pm. Free

  • Saxophone Studio Recital
    • Venue: Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts – 900 Broadway
    • Click here for more information.

April 1 – 14:                      

  • Express Yourself Scavenger Hunt: Click Here
  • Enjoy the public art displayed in Uptown Columbus by interacting and interpreting each piece. Select six art objects from the list provided, then download the free app “Otocast” (here) to begin your narrated self-guided tour. The app provides a map with each art object and its location. Once you find each of the art objects, respond to them in the space provided on the back of this form.
    Let the art inspire your inner creativity – respond with a quote, thoughts on the object, a phrase or even draw a picture. Once completed, visit the RiverCenter, Columbus Museum, Iron Bank Coffee Company, or Synovus Uptown Center and place your form in the ArtBeat drop box. Participants who complete and turn in this form by April 14th will be entered to win a prize. Be creative and have fun. Happy hunting!

April 2 @ 5:00 pm. Cost $5

  • Special Event: Music Under the Dome
    • The Schwob School of Music continues with its Music Under The Dome series with a concert on Tuesday, Apr. 2nd starting at 5:00 pm with wine and cheese, concert starts at 5:30 pm Coca-Cola Space Science Center. The concert will then move to The Bo Bartlett Center for different music from the same composers performed at the CCSPC. 
    • Tickets can be purchased here.
    • Venues: Coca-Cola Space Science Center: 701 Front Avenue & The Bo Bartlett Center: 921 Front Avenue

April 2 @ 7:30 pm. Free

  • Bassoon Studio Recital
    • Venue: Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts – 900 Broadway
    • Click here for more information.

April 4, 5, & 6 – Times Vary. Free

  • Squonk Opera
    • Bicycles with human-powered stages, propelled by their original chamber rock music.
    • Venue: April 4th – Columbus Public Library
    • Venue: April 5th & 6th – Illges Plaza (in front of the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts – 900 Broadway)
    • Click here for the Facebook page

April 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, & 13. Times Vary. $17-38

  • Driving Miss Daisy
    • A play
    • April 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13th
    • Venue: McClure Theater, Springer Opera House – 103 E. 10th Street
    • For tickets and more information, click here.

April 4 @ 7:30 pm. Free

  • Student Composition Concert
    • Venue: Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts – 900 Broadway
    • Click here for more information.

April 5 – 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Free

  • Over Columbus: Photographs by James E. Gates
    • Venue: Rankin Arts Photography Center
    • Click here for more information.

April 5 @ 7:00 pm. Free

  • Uptown’s Friday Night Concert Series Presented by Active Pest Control
    • Median of Broadway
    • Billy Joel Tribute: The Stranger Featuring Mike Santoro
    • Click here for the Facebook page

April 5 @ 7:30 pm. Free

  • Contemporary Ensemble
    • Venue: Studio Theater, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts – 900 Broadway
    • Click here for more information.

April 5 @ 5:00-7:00 pm

  • Art Walk: A traveling gallery viewing and reception

 April 5 & 12 @ 10:30 pm. Cost $5

  • No Shame Theatre at the Springer Opera House
    • Venue: The Springer Opera House – 103 E 10th Street
    • Click here for the Facebook page

April 6 @ 9:00 am – Noon. Free

  • Enjoy kid-friendly performances and art activities by local organizations, including:
    • Uptown Columbus, Inc.
    • Spark Art
    • Springer Opera House
    • Gallery on 10th
    • The Columbus Museum
    • Columbus State University
    • Columbus Symphony Orchestra
    • RiverCenter
    • The Columbus Ballet
    • Youth Orchestra of Greater Columbus
    • Voices of the Valley

April 6 @ 9:00 am – Noon. Free

  • Market Days on Broadway
    • 4 blocks of handmade, homemade, and/or homegrown goods.
    • Broadway
    • Click here for the Facebook event page.

April 6 @ 9:30 am. Free

  • Strut the Hooch Parade
    • Uptown Columbus, Broadway
    • 5th annual parade of joy and silliness!
    • Click here for the Facebook page.

April 6 @ 10:00 am – Noon

  • Made in MidTown
    • A surprising art exhibit with pieces created by imaginative MidTown residents.
    • Venue: The Chapman House – 1410 Wynnton Road

April 6 @ Noon – 8:00 pm. Free

  • The Columbus Collective, Open Gallery
    • Venue: Pop Uptown, 1234 Broadway
    • Click here for the Facebook page.

April 6 @ 3:00 pm. Free

  • Words Take Flight: Fountain City Teen Poetry Slam Finals
    • Venue: The Bo Bartlett Center – 921 Front Avenue
    • Click here for the Facebook page.

April 6 @ 4:00 pm. Free

  • Oboe Studio Recital
    • Venue: Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts – 900 Broadway
    • Click here for more information.

April 6 @ 6:00 – 9:00 pm. $150.00

  • Farm to Table(aux)
    • Enjoy a farm-to-table feast, artisan cocktails, craft beer, boutique wines, and creative Tableaux Vivants.
    • Venue: The Columbus Museum – 1251 Wynnton Road
    • For tickets, visit the Museum’s website here, or visit the event Facebook page here.

April 6 @ 8:00 pm. Free

  • Tuba and Euphonium Studio Recital
    • Venue: Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts – 900 Broadway
    • Click here for more information.

April 7 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm 

  • Made in MidTown
    • A surprising art exhibit with pieces created by imaginative MidTown residents.
    • Venue: The Chapman House – 1410 Wynnton Road

April 7 @ 7:30 pm. Free

  • Rovshan Mamedkuliev, guitar
    • Venue: Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts – 900 Broadway
    • Click here for more information.

April 7 @ 7:30 pm. Free

  • Boris Abramov Violin Studio Recital
    • Venue: Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts – 900 Broadway
    • Click here for more information.

April 8 @ 7:30 pm. Free

  • Clarinet Studio Recital
    • Venue: Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts – 900 Broadway
    • Click here for more information.

April 10 @ 6:00 pm. Free

  • Juan Collazos Piano Lecture Recital
    • Venue: Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts – 900 Broadway
    • Click here for more information.

April 11 @ 7:00 pm. $44.75+

  • Rodney Carrington, Live
    • Comedian
    • Venue: Bill Heard, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts – 900 Broadway
    • For tickets and more information, click here.

April 11 @ 7:30 pm. Free

  • Trumpet Studio Recital
    • Venue: Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts – 900 Broadway
    • Click here for more information.

April 12 @ 7:00 pm. Free

  • Uptown’s Friday Night Concert Series Presented by Active Pest Control
    • Median of Broadway
    • Heart Shaped Box – A Nirvana Tribute
    • Click here for the Facebook page

April 12 @ 7:00 pm. Free

  • Jazz Combo Recital
    • Venue: The Loft – 1032 Broadway
    • Click here for more information.

April 12 @ 7:30 pm. $25-75

  • EmiShinshine
    • Teenage music prodigy concert
    • Venue: Bill Heard Theater, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts – 900 Broadway
    • For tickets and more information, click here.

April 12, 13, 18, 19, & 20. Times Vary. $12-17

  • One Man, Two Guvnors
    • A play
    • April 12, 13, 18, 19, & 20th @ 7:30 pm
    • April 14th 2:00 pm
    • Venue: Columbus State University’s Riverside Theater – 6 W. 10th Street
    • For tickets and more information, click here.

April 13 @ 9:00 am – Noon. Free

  • Market Days on Broadway
    • 4 blocks of handmade, homemade, and/or homegrown goods.
    • Broadway
    • Click here for the Facebook event page.

April 13 @ 7:30 pm. Free

  • The Columbus Ballet’s Spring Showcase
    • Venue: Rainey Mccullers School of the Arts – 1700 Midtown Drive
    • Click here for the Facebook event page.

April 13 @ 7:30 pm. $35

  • Joe Girard Plays the Sax
    • Venue: Bill Heard Theater, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts – 900 Broadway
    • For tickets and more information, click here.

April 14 @ 2:00 pm. Free

  • Highland Galerie: Open House
    • Venue: The Mill District Studios – 3110 2nd Ave. Suite 1
    • For more information, click here.

April 14 @ 4:00 pm. Free

  • Horn Ensemble Concert
    • Venue: Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts – 900 Broadway
    • Click here for more information.

April 14 @ 7:30 pm. Free

  • Trombone Ensemble Concert
    • Venue: Legacy Hall, RiverCenter for the Performing Arts – 900 Broadway
    • Click here for more information.