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Do you love theater but you keep missing out because most shows open and close within a couple of weeks? Now you have a month and a half to catch “Wild Things,” Shadowbox Live’s new sketch comedy and music show. That’s more than two dozen performances!
Elsewhere in the theater community, Central Ohio Roundtable’s 20th annual celebration will honor companies, performers and outstanding achievements on Sunday. The event includes the Central Ohio Theatre Critics Circle’s 29th annual awards
Tired of the same ol’ beer at the same ol’ bar? Wet your whistle – and learn a few things – at Franklin Park’s Cocktails at the Conservatory event, Beats and Brews during the main library’s Super Saturday or the Ohio History Center’s latest “Pleasures of the Cup” offering.
Find out more about these events and a few others listed below. To have these ideas delivered to your inbox each week, sign up for the Life in the 614 newsletter.
Cocktails, conservation on the menu at Franklin Park Conservatory
Sustainability and spirits intersect at the next Cocktails at the Conservatory event, “Sustainable Sipping,” planned from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St.
Sample drinks from local alcohol vendors, who’ll share details about how they’re supporting the environment. Learn about the Sustainable Kitchen Series at Franklin Park or take part in a hands-on planting activity.
Cocktails at the Conservatory is open to ages 21 and older; ID will be checked at the door.
Reservations, which close at midnight before the event, are required for all guests.
Tickets are $35 general admission and $30 for members. Tickets will not be sold at the door and may sell out in advance. (fpconservatory.org/events)
Shadowbox Live to get ‘wild’ with new comedy and music production
Featuring everything from incompetence and cable providers to ghosts, tax evasion and Batman, Shadowbox Live’s (SBX) outrageous sketch comedy and music show, “Wild Things,” will kick off a month-and-a-half-long run at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
The SBX house band will perform music from ’70s classic rock to recent pop and rock hits by artists including The Eagles, Ozzy Osbourne, ZZ Ward, Imagine Dragons and many others.
Other showtimes will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 29. All performances will be at SBX, 503 S. Front St., Suite 260.
Tickets to all SBX performances are sold by the table; prices vary by section. (shadowboxlive.org)
Childish Gambino to make stop at the Schott during ‘New World’ tour
Childish Gambino — the Grammy-winning alter ego of prolific actor, comedian, writer, director and producer Donald Glover — may be retiring from the music game, but there’s time to catch him before his “New World” tour ends.
Known for songs such as “Heartbeat,” “Redbone” and “This is America,” Gambino will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday at the Schottenstein Center, West Lane Avenue and Olentangy River Road.
The 40-year-old artist has stated that his recently released fifth studio album, “Bando Stone & the New World,” will be his last under the Childish Gambino moniker. The album also is the soundtrack to his upcoming film by the same name.
Ticket prices start at $59.50. (ticketmaster.com)
Sons of Gladys to honor ‘The King’ with Elvis tribute at Natalie’s
Billed as “Ohio’s premier Elvis tribute band,” the Sons of Gladys will honor “The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” on the 47th anniversary of his death with a show on the Music Hall Stage at Natalie’s Grandview, 945 King Ave., at 8 p.m. Friday. Doors open at 7 p.m.
The 10-piece Columbus band will recreate an early 1970s performance by Presley featuring tunes from the “Aloha from Hawaii” live satellite broadcast, as well as favorites from the late legend’s live repertoire.
A full food and drink menu will be offered before and during the show. Tickets are $31. (nataliesgrandview.com/events)
Back-to-school bash hosts to accept donations for students in need
BrewDog DogTap Columbus, 96 Gender Road, Canal Winchester, is offering an afternoon of fun and the opportunity to give back at its back-to-school bash from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Highlights of the event will include free meals all day for kids, activities such as face-painting and a bounce house, treats from Bubba’s Sno Balls, bubbles by Ohio Bubblers and a charity clothing swap.
The brewpub also will be collecting backpacks and school supplies from attendees to donate to students in need. (facebook.com/DogTapColumbus)
Main library to offer Beats and Brews, other activities on Super Saturday
Super Saturday is coming to the Columbus Metropolitan Library this weekend, bringing special programming at the main library at 96 S. Grant Ave.
Are you a musician looking to make money from your work? From 1-2:30 p.m. in meeting room 3A, a panel of local musicians will discuss the business side of the industry, their struggles, successes and strategies. Register for free at events.columbuslibrary.org/event/11194896.
Activities at Kaufman Plaza will include Beats and Brews, during which guests 21 and older can grab a beer from Nocterra Brewing Co. from 2-5 p.m. and listen to tunes by local group didi from 3-4 p.m. Taquito’s food truck also will be at the plaza from 2-4 p.m. (events.columbuslibrary.org/event/11406031)
Central Ohio Theatre Roundtable to hold 20th annual celebration
Central Ohio Theatre Roundtable will hold its 20th annual ceremony celebrating member companies, performers and the past year’s achievements from 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the Abbey Theater, 5600 Post Road, Dublin. The event will be preceded by a reception from 6-7 p.m.
The Roundtable will present awards for community partnership, emerging leader, theater educator, youth theater artistry, the Harold Award for Significant Achievement (going to Evolution Theatre Company’s Mark Phillips Schwamberger) and five Standing Ovation Awards. The awards show will include the Central Ohio Theatre Critics Circle’s 29th annual citations, including the Roy Bowen Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Tickets cost $20 online and at the door. (theatre-roundtable.org/roundtable-awards)
Ohio History Center to flash back to the ’50s at ‘Mad for Martinis’ event
Hop into the wayback machine and visit the 1950s at the 21-and-over “Pleasures of the Cup: Mad for Martinis” program coming to the Ohio History Center, 800 E. 17th Ave., from 7-9 p.m. Saturday.
Sip curious cocktails from the era (included with admission along with a sample glass), test your ’50s knowledge with a pop-culture game show and explore the Lustron House.
Admission for nonmembers costs $45 general and $30 for designated drivers. The cost for members is $40 general and $25 for designated drivers. Advance registration is required. (bit.ly/4dvXw5u)
Johnny Steiner and band to play broad repertoire at pair of shows
Columbus singer Johnny Steiner will juxtapose the classic with the contemporary at “The Best is Yet to Come,” two concerts that will exhibit his vast repertoire. His performances are set for 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Church of the Messiah, 51 N. State St., Westerville.
Backed by a band, Steiner will soar through songs by artists ranging from Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole to Billy Joel and George Michael, as well as show off his own piano skills. The show also includes a special tribute to late composer Marvin Hamlisch.
Tickets are $15 at the door. Proceeds will be donated to support humanitarian aid. (johnnysteiner.com)
Sarah Jarosz to plant Americana roots at the Southern Theatre
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Sarah Jarosz will take the stage at the Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St., at 8 p.m. Aug. 21, touring in support of her latest release, “Polaroid Lovers.”
Jarosz’s 2020 album, “World on the Ground,” won the Grammy for Best Americana Album. In addition to her solo work, she joined Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek and singer-songwriter Aoife O’Donovan to form the supergroup I’m with Her in 2018; the band won duo/group of the year at the Americana Awards. Their song “Call My Name” won the Grammy for Best American Roots song.
Tickets start at $42.14 and can be purchased at the CBUSArts ticket center at the Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., by phone at 614-469-0939 and online. There is a limit of eight tickets per person or household. A VIP package that includes a Q&A and photo with Jarosz is available. (cbusarts.com)
bpaschal@dispatch.com
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