Editor's picks: 26 things to do this weekend
Pardon this Nelsonville-heavy newsletter, but the music fest is occupying all my mind space. I'll be covering the music festival this weekend for Alive, so look for plenty of Instagram posts. Otherwise, here's what I'd do this weekend if I could be everywhere all the time.
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Friday
Built to Spill, Flaming Lips and more at Nelsonville Music Festival
This is probably the day to go if you're only looking for one day to go, as far as lineup goes. But I've compiled a helpful list of five hidden gems you might want to check out while you're there (the undercard's always the best, particularly with its Ohio-dominant lineup).
"Don't Think I've Forgotten" at the Wexner Center for the Arts
Yellow Paper Planes at Tree Bar
Grrrls Rock Columbus fundraiser with Didi, Ipps and Kizzy Hall at Ace of Cups
Zombiewalk Columbus at Greater Columbus Convention Center
The Kafe Kerouac Show at Kafe Kerouac
Saturday
The Rolling Stones at Ohio Stadium
Hey, maybe you could luck out and get $30 tickets, a limited number of which were released in random sections of the stadium. Could be your day.
"Buyer and Cellar" at Vern Riffe Center, Studio Two Theatre
Nina West's day-ego, Andrew Levitt, stars in this play about being an unemployed actor working in Barbra Streisand's basement, so yeah, sounds pretty amazing!
Bell's 30 for 30 at The Walrus
The Grandview Hop along Grandview Avenue
Seasonal Pulp at Wild Goose Creative
O-GEE Old-School Hip-Hop Party at Strongwater Food & Spirits
Midwest Fresh at Ethical Arts Collective
CAW's "Remnants" at OSU Urban Arts Space
"Winds of Change: People, Places & Environment" at Cultural Arts Center
Off the Grid at the Wexner Center for the Arts
Simon Majumdar appears at three events at The Commissary
Check out Downtown's latest new bar, restaurant and live music venue, The Walrus
Sunday
Hurray for the Riff Raff at Nelsonville Music Festival
Hey did you know some anonymous donor gave some money to NMF so you can buy two-for-one Sunday-only tickets? That's 30 buckarinos to see Hurray for the Riff Raff, Merle Haggard, Brandi Carlisle and more.
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah at Rumba Cafe
The Decemberists at LC Pavilion
#wildartcolumbus: One Day Pop-Up Art Opening and Live Auction at Wild Goose Creative