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    Mega Weekend Summer 2016 – Vol. 17

    Ready for the long weekend? Get signed up to participate in the Neighborhood Porch FestivalTicket contests include: Promowest shows: Cherub, The Heavy, Umphrey’s McGee; and Ohiolina, 90s Fest, and Country Night Lights. Taste the best burgers at Best Bites!

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    Thursday
    Catch the Adult Swim Drive-in tonight at the South Drive-In. Celebrate the life and work of Scott Cunningham tonight at the Pizzuti Collection. See an exhibition of artist crafted jewelry at The Smithery. Earthy Delights continues at the Riffe Gallery. It’s the final weekend to see Tongue at Angela Meleca Gallery. Hot Chicken Takeover brought back their neighborhood tour and the first stop is tonight at Tommy’s in Franklinton. The BIA Parade of Homes preview party is tonight. New art exhibit Complementary opens at the Carnegie Gallery at the Main Library. Raise money for CRIS with Columbus Food Adventures’ special tour. The VIVO Music Festival begins at the Columbus Museum of Art. Artist Aaron Fowler gives a free talk at the Canzani Center Screening Room. Clippers play Toledo. The Gateway Film Center shows Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory for free to celebrate the life of Gene Wilder. Broken Whispers continues at Shadowbox Live. Kill the Noise plays at Dahlia. Actors’ Theatre in Schiller Park continues. It’s the final weekend to see Wicked. Too’s and Barrel are holding a special fundraiser to raise money for kids in schools with no ac. The Gateway Film Center starts the Columbus Documentary Week.

    Friday
    The Greek Festival begins. The North Market’s first Sip and Stroll begins. Christopher Burk’s new show, Urban Threads, opens at Brandt-Roberts Galleries. Deon Cole appears at the Funny Bone this weekend. The Pearl Market continues. The Sherrie Gallerie celebrates 30 years. It’s the final weekend of Local ‘n Live at the Gateway. Painting and copper artist Lisa McLymont has an opening at The Table. Clippers have another game. CATCO’s James & the Giant Peach Jr. continues at the Shedd Theatre. BalletMet performs at Rhythm on the River at Bicentennial Park. Try the creole at Gallo’s Kitchen. The WCOL Country Jam starts.

    Saturday
    It’s time again to Bike the CBUS! The BIA Parade of Homes begins. Attend a peaceful march for Black Lives Matter at Franklin Park. There’s free yoga going on at the Westgate Farmers Market. Attend the Second Annual Historic Dublin Street Bazaar. Gateway hosts a Tailgate. OSU plays BGSU to start Buckeye Football. Elizabeth’s Records has a end of summer dollar sale. Family Days are happening at the Pizzuti Collection and later they have their Pacesetters After Hours. Lobster Days return to Hills Market Downtown. There’s new art exhibitions for Gallery Hop. Stop by the High Fashion on High. Middle West Spirits has an open house to show off their new space. It’s the last Local ‘n Live for the season at the Gateway. STUMP celebrates their first anniversary. The Fashion Meets Music Festival is Saturday and Sunday. Wild Goose hosts an opening for Story Tellers. The Clippers have another game and have fireworks after. Watch Star Wars outside. Paul Oakenfold is at Dahlia. Canal Winchester has a Labor Day Festival through Monday. The Hotlicks Blues Fest is happening in Granville.

    Sunday
    Shadowbox Live invites you to Columbus Commons for a free show of A Tribute to Joe Cocker. Get to COSI to see the Game Masters exhibit before it moves on. Shop the North Market’s Peddler’s Picnic. The Broke Johnny’s Food Truck has a brunch at Zaftig Brewing. Studio 35 hosts a beer tasting and a movie featuring Sausage Party. The Gateway hosts a Yappy Hour for the Dog Days of Summer. Dahlia hosts a Labor Day Sunday House Party.

    Monday
    Check out the Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival. See Origami in the Garden at Franklin Park Conservatory. Enjoy the day. Take a stroll along the Scioto Mile. Head to the Ohio Renaissance Festival. Hills Market Worthington invites you to their Ohio Hog Roast.

    There’s always more in the Events Calendar! If you have something you want to highlight, post it in the comments! Would you like to get this in your inbox and easily share with all of your friends? Sign up here:

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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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