11 things to do the weekend of March 16

Friday

Natural Sway plays Three Creeks Farmhouse

Ryan Eilbeck embraces eccentricity and familiarity in equal measure in his post-Delay band, Natural Sway. His latest EP features gentle, lo-fi treats. Check him out Friday evening.

• Rapid Transit, fundraiser for summer theater festival, features Broadway’s Mike Faist
• Rad Dragon blends improvised comedy, D&D
• Starset plays Express Live

Saturday

Gallery Players presents musical “Side Show”

Based on the story of real-life conjoined twins and Depression-era Vaudeville stars Violet and Daisy Hilton, “Side Show” blends the music of the era with contemporary musical theater in a poignant depiction of the everyday hopes and dreams of people living on the fringes of society.

• Scarface at the Newport Music Hall
• Prize the Doubt, Parade Rainer, more at Spacebar
• Columbus Symphony at the Ohio Theatre

Sunday

Lauren Pond’s “Diversity is Our Strength” reception at Martin de Porres Center

This photography exhibition highlights, humanizes the variety of faith traditions embraced by Ohioans. While some images depict ceremonies or worship services, Pond said she is more interested in the personal aspect of faith as it relates to the individual and their community at large.

• Local Matters Gourmet Gala at Whetstone Park of Roses
• Wipeout, Future Nuns, Blood Noize at Café Bourbon St.