Benefits & Events
Short North: Gallery Hop
Stroll down High Street on the first Saturday of each month and enjoy shopping, art, entertainment and more; begins at 4 p.m.
Price: Free
Location: Throughout the Short North
Contact: 614-299-8050, ShortNorth.org
January 12
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: Orchids!
An exhibition of colorful orchids to brighten up the winter season; runs through April 7.
Price: $11 adults, $9 students and seniors, $6 children 3-17, free for members and children 2 and younger
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St., East Side
Contact: 614-715-8000, FPConservatory.org
January 21
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Open House
Celebrate the national holiday with music, performances and activities; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Price: Free
Location: King Arts Complex, 867 Mt. Vernon Ave., King Lincoln District
Contact: 614-645-5464, KingArtsComplex.com
February 2
LifeCare Alliance: Big Wheels Event
An evening of generosity and support for LifeCare Alliance; begins at 6 p.m.
Price: $200, sponsorships begin at $2,000
Location: L.A. Catering Event Center, 670 Harmon Ave., Franklinton
Contact: 614-437-2957,
Short North: Gallery Hop
Stroll down High Street on the first Saturday of each month and enjoy shopping, art, entertainment and more; begins at 4 p.m.
Price: Free
Location: Throughout the Short North
Contact: 614-299-8050, ShortNorth.org
February 8
Recreation Unlimited Foundation: Flavors of the Vine Wine Tasting & Auction
Annual event featuring international and domestic wines, with an elegant tasting and fine food, plus silent auction; begins at 6:30 p.m.
Price: $100, sponsorships beginning at $2,500
Location: Hilton Columbus, 8700 Lyra Dr., Polaris
Contact: 740-548-7006, RecreationUnlimited.org
February 9
MMORE: Celebrate MMORE Gala for Multiple Myeloma Research
Dinner, dancing and more for multiple myeloma awareness and research; begins at 6:30 p.m.
Price: $125
Location: Hilton Columbus, 3900 Chagrin Dr., Easton
Contact: 1-888-486-4240, MMORE.org
February 14
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens: Valentine's Day
Spend the holiday with your sweetheart while taking in the sites of the Conservatory. Food and wine and chocolate pairings are also available.
Price: $11 admission includes three complimentary tastings
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St., East Side
Contact: 614-715-8000, FPConservatory.org
February 21
American Heart Association: Go Red For Women Luncheon
Networking and health screenings begin at 10 a.m., educational breakout sessions begin at 11 a.m., followed by a luncheon at noon.
Price: $150
Location: Hyatt Regency, 350 N. High St., Downtown
Contact: 614-396-4362,
Heart.org/ColumbusOhGoRedLuncheon
February 23
Dispatch Events: Central Ohio Home & Garden Show
An eight-day show highlighting home, garden, décor and cooking ideas; runs through March 3.
Price: $12, free for those 12 and younger
Location: Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave., North Side
Contact: 614-461-5257, DispatchEvents.com
CAPA: 2013 CATCO Gala
Explore the Columbus Museum of Art and enjoy appetizers, cocktails and a silent auction before a CATCO performance; begins at 5:30 p.m.
Price: $200
Location: Columbus Museum of Art, 480 E. Broad St., Downtown
Contact: 614-719-6614, CAPA.com