Here are 10 things to do this weekend, including the Arts Festival and the Paramore show

One of the city's most popular summer events, the Columbus Arts Festival will take place this weekend at the Scioto Mile riverfront.

But that isn't all that's going on! As usual, residents can look forward to a busy weekend of events, including a Paramore concert at the Schottenstein Center, an '80s-centered musical at Shadowbox Live and a festival featuring all the wine you can drink at McFerson Commons Park.

Looking for something a little more kid-friendly? The Dawes Arboretum is putting a cool spin on a storytelling event.

For more details on that and other happenings in and near Columbus, read on below. To get these ideas in your inbox every week, sign up for the Life in the 614 newsletter.

Summer fun: Your guide to the big stars, festivals and other events coming to Columbus

Arboretum gets creative with storytelling event

The Dawes Arboretum, 7770 Jacksontown Road, Newark, is holding its annual StoryTrail celebration on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. This year's StoryTrail book is "Trees Make Perfect Pets" by Paul Czajak. The story will be told through a series of signage along a walking path at the arboretum. During the event, attendees can pet an animal ambassador from the Licking County Humane Society, visit the Licking County Library mobile library and gain access to a StoryTrail book giveaway. Admission to the arboretum is $10 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 15. Children under 5 get in free. (dawesarb.org)

Seminary celebrates retiring professor on Tuesday

Prior to the Tuesday at Trinity concert at Luther Seminary at Capital University, 2199 E. Main St., the school will host a farewell reception for professor of church music May Schwarz from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Koinonia Center. Schwarz is retiring after 39 years of service in multiple roles at the seminary. Following the reception, the concert will feature spirituals, choral music, hymns and traditional and contemporary gospel music from Raise Choir at 7 p.m. in the  Gloria Dei Worship Center. Freewill offerings accepted, free parking. (capital.edu/trinity)

Long-running theater celebrates with dinner and a show

Weathervane Playhouse will celebrate 55 years with Picnic at the Playhouse at 5 p.m. Thursday at 100 Price Road, Newark. Mingle with the cast of "Million Dollar Quartet" while enjoying appetizers from Palumbo's Italian Market, beverages from the bar, and bidding on silent auction items. Guests have the option of attending the pre-performance festivities as well as adding a ticket to the play to their orders. Tickets for one guest range from $75-$110 and from $150-$220 for two guests. Appetizers are included in the ticket price and a bar will be available for beverage purchases. Season subscribers can move their tickets to Thursday as long as seating is available. All seating will be assigned by the box office on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like to sit with someone, contact the box office. Your name will be on a guest list on arrival; check in at the gazebo on playhouse grounds. (weathervaneplayhouse.org/picnic-at-the-playhouse; 740-366-4616)

Production to transport audiences to the '80s

Shadowbox Live will present the world premiere of “Vinyl: A Very 80s Musical,” an original jukebox musical by Shadowbox’s head writer Jimmy Mak, featuring music of the 1980s. The production, following the story of an independent record store and its quirky employees trying to survive a megastore buyout, will open at 2 p.m. Sunday and run on various Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Sept. 3 at 503 S. Front St. Tickets cost $80 to $240 for tables of two to six people. (614-416-7625, shadowboxlive.org)

Celebration provides peek at early life in Grove City

During the Heritage Celebration, Southwest Franklin County Historical Society and Grove City Parks and Recreation encourage visitors to witness how early Grove City citizens experienced daily life in the mid-to late-1800s by touring historic buildings and enjoying reenactments, yard games, music and more. The festivities will run noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday at Century Village in Fryer Park, 4185 Orders Road, Grove City. Admission is free. (grovecityohhistory.org)

Alt-rock band to make a stop in Columbus

As part of its world tour, the Pixies will stop in Columbus for a show on Monday at Kemba Live!, 405 Neil Ave. The alternative rock band is supporting its latest album, "Doggerel." Rockers Franz Ferdinand will support. Doors open at 6 a.m., rain or shine. Tickets range from $45 to $99. (promowestlive.com)

More than 25 wines available to sample at festival

Attendees can drink for a good cause on Saturday, as the Columbus Summer Wine Festival - Downtown Edition benefits CD102.5 for the Kids. The 21-and-older event will take place 2-7 p.m. at McFerson Commons Park, 218 West St., with food trucks, 25-plus wines to sample and more. A second fest, the Whitehall Edition, will be held on July 25 at the Kelley Green, 105 Norton Park Drive. General admission for Downtown is $30 (includes 10 taste tickets). Early-bird tickets are on sale for the Whitehall Edition for $15; the price goes up to $25 on June 16, and $30 on July 5. (columbuswinefest.com)

Paramore brings pop-punk show to Columbus

In support of its latest album, "This Is Why," the pop-punk band will hit the stage at the Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive on Saturday. The show begins at 7 p.m. with guests Block Party and Genesis Owusu. Tickets start at $40.50. (schottensteincenter.com)

Historic lesbian bar to be honored

Open from 1970 to 2008, Summit Station (also known as Jack's) in Columbus was the state's longest-running lesbian bar. With support from the Ohio History Connection, a historical marker will be dedicated during a full-day celebration, which begins Saturday at 1 p.m. in front of the space, which is now Summit Music Hall, 2210 Summit St. Performances will take place outside on the sidewalk and inside the venue. Admission is free but registration is required. (tickettailor.com)

City celebrates 'Current' sculpture

On Friday, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., city and arts leaders will celebrate the 229-foot-long artwork by Janet Echelman at the intersection of High and Gay Streets Downtown. Attendees will enjoy a performance by the Harmony Project and free cotton candy from Cotton Sugar Co. before heading over to the Columbus Arts Festival. Admission is free. (facebook.com/downtowncolumbus/events)

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