Get out and do something this weekend in central Ohio, May 9-12

David Rees
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Get out and do something this weekend in central Ohio, May 9-12

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — From the Columbus Crew’s “Hell Is Real” match against FC Cincinnati to “Tina — The Tina Turner Musical” at the Ohio Theatre, here are things to see and do this weekend in central Ohio.

‘Tina — The Tina Turner Musical’

Ohio Theatre through Sunday

  • The musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters.

<em>Naomi Rodgers as Tina Turner in the North American touring production of “Tina — The Tine Turner Musical.” (Courtesy Photo/Matthew Murphy) </em>
Naomi Rodgers as Tina Turner in the North American touring production of “Tina — The Tine Turner Musical.” (Courtesy Photo/Matthew Murphy)

‘Hair’

Short North Stage beginning Thursday through June 9

  • “Hair” is the iconic original Broadway rock musical featuring chart-topping hits such as “Aquarius,” “Let the Sunshine In,” and “Good Morning, Starshine.”

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey

Schottenstein Center on Friday through Sunday

  • The reimagined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey invites children of all ages to a spectacle of superhuman feats, pushing the limits of possibility and thrilling families and fans of all generations.

  • The reimagined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey invites children of all ages to a spectacle of superhuman feats, pushing the limits of possibility and thrilling families and fans of all generations. (Courtesy Photo/Field Entertainment)
    The reimagined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey invites children of all ages to a spectacle of superhuman feats, pushing the limits of possibility and thrilling families and fans of all generations. (Courtesy Photo/Field Entertainment)
  • The reimagined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey invites children of all ages to a spectacle of superhuman feats, pushing the limits of possibility and thrilling families and fans of all generations. (Courtesy Photo/Field Entertainment)
    The reimagined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey invites children of all ages to a spectacle of superhuman feats, pushing the limits of possibility and thrilling families and fans of all generations. (Courtesy Photo/Field Entertainment)
  • The reimagined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey invites children of all ages to a spectacle of superhuman feats, pushing the limits of possibility and thrilling families and fans of all generations. (Courtesy Photo/Field Entertainment)
    The reimagined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey invites children of all ages to a spectacle of superhuman feats, pushing the limits of possibility and thrilling families and fans of all generations. (Courtesy Photo/Field Entertainment)

‘Unextinct’

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium on Friday and Saturday

  • Enter a world where 70 extinct and endangered species come to life using tech-driven theatrical illusions, allowing guests to learn about the importance of conservation and the role we all play in species survival.

Fury vs. Mojo

Nationwide Arena at 7 p.m. on Saturday

  • The Columbus Fury face the San Diego Mojo.

Columbus Crew vs. FC Cincinnati

Lower.com Field at 7:45 p.m. on Saturday

  • Columbus Crew face FC Cincinnati in “Hell Is Real” match.

<em>Columbus Crew fans celebrate the 3-0 win in the Hell is Real rivalry game against FC Cincinnati on Aug. 20, 2023, at Lower.com Field. (Photo by Graham Stokes/Getty Images)</em>
Columbus Crew fans celebrate the 3-0 win in the Hell is Real rivalry game against FC Cincinnati on Aug. 20, 2023, at Lower.com Field. (Photo by Graham Stokes/Getty Images)

Blooms and Butterflies

Franklin Park Conservatory through July 7

  • Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Blooms and Butterflies has returned featuring various butterflies from around the world inside the largest indoor biome at the conservatory.

<em>(Courtesy Photo/Franklin Park Conservatory)</em>
(Courtesy Photo/Franklin Park Conservatory)

Top spring central Ohio events

  • This spring in central Ohio is packed with highly anticipated festivals and shows, from the reimagined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey at the Schottenstein Center and Disney’s “The Lion King” at the Ohio Theatre to the Columbus Arts Festival.

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