Special Events

• 3 in 30: Twilight
  February 5-12, 2010 / MadLab
  Back with its 9th edition and the last one at Madlab's current space, it is 3 in 30. This time in the early time slot. Every 2 months (or so or less), MadLab will present 3 original 10-minute plays based on a common theme. In other words, 3 plays in 30 minutes (or so). This month's theme is Twilight, a nod to the book and motion picture and the twilight of MadLab's time. In every cycle a new theme is presented, pitches pitched and selected, plays written, directors and casts selected, and the plays rehearsed and performed. And then the cycle begins again.
• BalletMet: A Midsummer Night's Dream
  February 5-14, 2010 / Capitol Theatre, Riffe Center
  Frolic in the forest for romance and laughter this Valentine's Day. Adventure abounds in this comedic ballet based on Shakespeare's delightful story. Enjoy the antics of Puck, Bottom, fairies and four young lovers in this magical caper in which love is turned upside down. Mendelssohn's bewitching score will leave you spellbound! Along with this one-act story ballet, see a sensual world premiere from Ma Cong that blends Eastern and Western cultures through organic, grounded movement brimming with emotion, set to the music of Dhafer Youssef.
• OWU Perkins Observatory Evening Program
  February 5-26, 2010 / Perkins Observatory
  February evening programs on the dates listed. Program content varies, depending on sky conditions, but may include a planetarium show, observatory tours, and star gazing with the 32-inch Schottland Telescope.
• Dance Traditions with Thiosanne
  February 9-13, 2010 / The King Arts Complex
  The King Arts Complex and Thiossane West African Dance Institute will present instruction in West African dance accompanied by drummers. The week long workshop will include warm ups, instruction of basic movement, introduction of dance origins that will provide an opportunity to understand the language of the music as it relates to the movements. This agenda is designed for age appropriate, experienced and novice participants.
• Columbus Blue Jackets vs. San Jose Sharks
  February 10, 2010 / Nationwide Arena
  
• Opera Columbus Dress Rehearsal
  February 10, 2010 / Ohio Theatre
  Get an up-close, behind-the-scenes peek at how an opera is produced by attending an Opera Columbus Dress Rehearsal. In addition to seeing the full production, you'll meet the artists, get a backstage tour and get a glimpse into the many components that bring opera to the stage.
• Victorian Teas at Kelton House: Valentine Tea
  February 10, 2010 / Kelton House Museum & Garden
  Throughout the year, the Kelton House offers Victorian Teas with a tasteful sampling of savories and sweets reminiscent of 19th century ladies' get-togethers. The menu for each Tea is different, but is always accompanied by traditional Earl Gray tea. Each Tea also includes a short educational program that usually reflects either the season or an object from the Kelton House Museum collection.
• Mariah Carey
  February 10, 2010 / Value City Arena at the Jerome Schottenstein Center
  
• BeJae Fleming with Jackie Blount
  February 11, 2010 / Grandview Heights Public Library
  Helping to create the Iowa sound of Americana music with musicians like Greg Brown and Bo Ramsey, singer/songwriter BeJae Fleming (now living in Columbus) performs her finely-crafted songs with bassist Jackie Blount.
• Lewis Black
  February 11, 2010 / Palace Theatre
  Lewis Black is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today. He executes a brilliant trifecta as stand-up comedian, actor and author. Receiving critical acclaim, he performs over 200 nights a year to sold out audiences throughout Europe, New Zealand, Canada and The United States. He is one of few performers to sell out multiple, renowned theatres, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Brooks Atkinson Theatre, New York City Center and the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
• Ohio State University Women's Basketball vs. Purdue
  February 11, 2010 / Value City Arena at the Jerome Schottenstein Center
  
• Parents' Night Out: Valentine's Night
  February 11, 2010 / COSI
  Parents, go out on the town (or have fun at COSI's Sweet Science program for adults) while your kids ages 5-14 learn about Valentine's Day science, have dinner, and make chocolate here at COSI.
• COSI's Sweet Science Adult Program
  February 11, 2010 / COSI
  Tempt your taste buds with the Sweet Science of Chocolate at COSI's after hour's adult-only party. Indulge your chocolate dreams with decadent candies and sinful chocolate drinks. Learn from the best chocolatiers in Columbus. Sample sugary concoctions, and learn the science behind the cocoa bean. If you're looking for a night out with your girlfriends or a special evening with your Valentine, you won't want to miss Sweet Science at COSI. The chocolate martinis are flowing!
• Contemporary Connections: Artist Couples
  February 11, 2010 / Columbus Museum of art
  With reminders of Valentine's Day all around us, there's no better time to think about the one you love. Combining our professional personal relationships can be daunting and challenging, but often lead us to life's most important lessons. Join us as CMA Associate Curator of Contemporary Art Lisa Dent discusses artists who have used their primary relationships as catalysts to create new work. Artists include Teresa Hubbard and Alexander Birchler, Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset, Jennifer and Kevin McCoy, and Bradley McCallum and Jacqueline Tarry
• Pecha Kucha Columbus
  February 11, 2010 / OSU Urban Arts Space
  Join Pecha Kucha Columbus for a night of performance and presentation at the OSU Urban Arts Space. The festivities will include local musicians The Alwood Sisters, followed by a diverse group of image-based presentations, an OSU Department of Dance performance, and accompanying music by Scott Vayo of BPM Productions. Presenters will follow the international Pecha Kucha format, devised in Tokyo, of showing 20 images and speaking about each image for 20 seconds. Local food vendors, The Hills Market and Sassafras Bakery, will sell refreshments during the event.
• A Collaboration In Dance - What's Going On?
  February 11-12, 2010 / Lincoln Theatre
  
• Columbus Sports, Vacation & Boat Show
  February 11-14, 2010 / Ohio Expo Center
  Central Ohio's largest and most exclusive display of boats, marine accessories, marine services, personal watercraft, Campers, RVs and ATVS, vacation destinations, fishing guides and resorts, hunting outfitters, fishing tackle and outdoor equipment in two big buildings.
• Sonny Turner & the Platters
  February 12, 2010 / Southern Theatre
  Sonny brought "The Platters" back to the pop charts in the 1960's with such hits as "I love you 1000 times", "With This Ring", and "Washed Ashore" as well as re-recording The Platters major hits like "Only You", "The Great Pretender", "The Magic Touch" (recently heard in the "The Nutty Professor II" starring Eddie Murphy).
• Ohio State University Mens Hockey vs. Alaska Fairbanks
  February 12, 2010 / Value City Arena at the Jerome Schottenstein Center
  
• Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Vancouver Canucks
  February 12, 2010 / Nationwide Arena