Music
Saturday, July 22, 12noon-10pm, Rice Paddy Motorcycles, 1454 N. Grant Ave.
We’ll be back for year three in 2017 and we’ll be bigger and better than ever. 2x2Fest is an annual festival showcasing some of the country’s best independent and underground hip-hop. From live music and a massive bboy battle to live graffiti art and plenty of food and drinks to go around. Join the thousands who will be at 2x2Fest 2017 on July 22.
Saturday, June 17, 8pm, Columbus Commons [Columbus Bicentennial Pavilion], 160 S. High St.
Celebrate the life of American icon and music legend Prince as this tribute band — featuring former members of his New Power Generation — and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra — perform his biggest hits, including “Purple Rain,” “When Doves Cry,” “U Got the Look,” “Raspberry Beret,” and more.
Tickets: https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/0500529BBDD0C1F2
Contact: CAPA Ticket Center, 614-469-0939
Saturday, June 30, 7-9pm, Overbrook Presbyterian Church, 4131 N. High St.
Bill Cohen will be singing hit songs made famous by the likes of Chubby Checker, Ricky Nelson, the Everly Brothers, Sam Cooke, Paul Anka, Bobby Vee, Fabian, the Shirelles, and others. A brief salute to the “bad boys” of early bluesy rock — Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, and Chuck Berry — will also be featured.
Tuesday, May 30, 7:30-9:30pm, Rambling House Soda, 310 E. Hudson St.
Doug Morris will perform an evening of protest music at Rambling House Soda, 310 E. Hudson St., on Tuesday, May 30, 7:30-9:30pm.
This performance is free but donations, benefiting the Mid-Ohio Food Bank, will be accepted.
Sunday, May 21, 3pm, King Avenue United Methodist Church, 299 King Ave.
We are the city’s only feminist chorus, about fifty voices singing for you or for someone you know, since 1989. We’ve been working hard, rehearsing songs written by women for everyone, from Eleanor Roosevelt to Lady Gaga, Malala Yousafzi to Sojourner Truth, blues to Tin Pan Alley, and much more!
Our venue is handicap-accessible and our concerts are kid-friendly.
Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7, Battelle-Darby Creek Metro Park, 1775 Darby Creek Dr., Galloway, OH 43119
Festival times: Saturday, 10am-9:30pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm
Workshop times: Saturday, 10am-4:50pm; Sunday, 10am-3:50pm
The entire event will be held at the Indian Ridge Picnic Area.
Saturday, May 6 and Sunday, May 7, Battelle-Darby Creek Metro Park, 1775 Darby Creek Dr., Galloway, OH 43119
Festival times: Saturday, 10am-9:30pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm
Workshop times: Saturday, 10am-4:50pm; Sunday, 10am-3:50pm
The entire event will be held at the Indian Ridge Picnic Area.
Monday, April 24, 7pm, Columbus Mennonite Church, 35 Oakland Park Ave.
“Tom Neilson does a great job of reminding people of what is really important and the power of folk music to say it.”
Requested donation: $15.00.
Co-sponsored by North Columbus Friends Meeting and Central Ohioans for Peace.
Sunday, April 23, 3-5pm, Byrne’s Pub, 1248 W. Third Ave.
Travel back in time to the 1960s folk music revival as the Folk Ramblers, Carl Yaffey and Bill Cohen, lead us in a sing-along. We’ll do songs made famous by the Weavers, Pete Seeger, the Kingston Trio, Harry Belafonte, Peter, Paul and Mary, and others. The only instruments will be Bill’s guitar and Carl’s banjo but everyone’s singing voice, along with your shoes for tapping, will be welcomed.
Friday, April 21, 8pm, Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.
ProMusica explores the sketches of what became Franz Schubert’s Symphony No. 10 and its fascinating reconstruction by renowned orchestrator Brian Newbould, revealing elements that have made Schubert one of the most beloved composers.
Tickets: general seating; $25.00 plus fees