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    Mega Weekend: 45 Things To Do In Columbus

    Happy Weekend! Have you taken a look at our first preview of Best Bites Brunch? Did you see Art of Yoga is moving to a new home? Concert ticket contests are still open for Gucci Mane, Two Door Cinema Club, Half God/Half Devil Tour.

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    Thursday
    Comedian Myq Kaplan performs at the Grandview Theatre and Drafthouse. Cabaret continues at the Ohio Theatre. French films begin showing at the Gateway Film Center. Spamalot continues with performances at Short North Stage. Gary Owen is making you laugh at the Funny Bone. The final Holler event features Scott Woods at the Columbus Museum of Art. Keep voting for what you want to see on the side of Promowest. Support Capital Area Humane Society. Columbus Gives Back has a happy hour at Hoof Hearted. The Northwest Library hosts the Edible Books Contest. Re:work Furnishings hosts their grand opening in their new space. Learn about your older home. Foxygen plays the Newport. Copious has another Blues, Brews, and BBQs. Conceptual dance group Anna & The Annadroids perform Downtown. Enjoy an informal showing of work in progress by Sea-Bus, a collaboration between Seattle and Columbus dancers and artists. Catch the Comedy Death Spot at Zeno’s. Take a walk in a park.

    Friday
    The Main Library begins their big book sale, where you can find some new reads and support the Friends of the Library. The Give Back Hack starts on Friday. Councilmember Stinziano holds community hours at Bottoms Up Coffee Co-op. Purchase cool season annuals. Kultar’s Mime: A powerful play about genocide and the power of compassion plays at Independence Hall. East High School students perform Godspell. Guilty Pleasures continues at Shadowbox Live. Shaw Brothers perform at Claddagh. Dance at DNBBBQ 2017. Wade Ellis is on the decks at Little Rock.

    Saturday
    Try not to get fooled too much today! The Capital Pride Band presents Foolin’ Around at the Lincoln Theatre. Watch the crazy and fun SoHud Fool’s Day Parade. 614Fitness is hosting their grand opening event for their new space The Garage. Old Familiar Barber Shop celebrates five years. Find some new art at the CCAD Art Fair. Stop by the Wexner Center for their current exhibitions. Nina West Presents returns to the Gateway Film Center with The Sound of Music. Easton hosts the Lady Tutu 5K. Tremont Center hosts an April Fools Breakfast. Elena’s Specialty Cakes is celebrating their birthday with specials during Gallery Hop. Red Door BBQ opens their doors in Franklinton. Global Gifts Short North hosts Cultural Storytime. Learn to make natural spring cleaners. What the Rock?! hosts a Fool’s Day postcard party. Ohio Roller Derby takes on the Brandywine Roller Derby. Columbus Brew Adventures is doing a brewery tour in Grandview. See new work by artist Michael T. Bush. ProMusica has a concert performance. CD102.5 Side B is at Express Live! Correy Parks does a live concert inside of Pursuit. See CCAD’s Art of Illustration show at the Sean Christopher Gallery. Rowe Boutique is hosting a sale in the old Rigsby’s space. Take a look at new creations by plant artist Michael Creath.

    Sunday
    Have you tried a bundt cake lately? Blooms & Butterflies and Fairy Gardens continues at the Franklin Park Conservatory. Last day for the big book sale. Visions from India continues at the Pizzuti Collection. Brothers Drake has their PB&J Release Party. Bruch Punch is happening at Backstage Bistro. An Interfaith March for Peace and Justice is occurring at Genoa Park. The Blue Jackets take on the Washington Capitals. The Bobby Floyd Showcase features Eddie Bayard at Copious. Lucy Dacus plays A&R Music Bar as part of the $10.25 series. Sunday at Central offers a free performance at the Columbus Performing Arts Center. Sign up for an upcoming #WageWeek discussion.

    There’s always more in the Events Calendar! If you have something you want to highlight, post it in the comments!

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    Anne Evans is the Co-Founder and Director of Operations for The Metropreneur and Columbus Underground. She regularly contributes feature stories on both sites, as well as Mega Weekend each week. She has started and grown businesses, created experiences, forged community partnerships, and worked to create opportunities for others. She loves meeting new neighbors and those making an impact in our community. Want to connect?
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