Get out and do something in central Ohio, Feb. 15-21

David Rees
·3 min read
Get out and do something in central Ohio, Feb. 15-21

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — From the Central Ohio Home and Garden Show at the Ohio Expo Center to Drake’s long-awaited concerts at the Schottenstein Center, here are things to see and do in central Ohio this week.

Central Ohio Home & Garden Show

Ohio Expo Center Bricker and Celeste buildings on Saturday through Feb. 25

  • In addition to meeting with local home and garden experts face-to-face, guests will be able to explore the intimate landscapes and designs of eight gardens. The gardens will feature everything from outdoor bathtubs, swings, and courtyards, to plunge pools, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces and more.

World’s Toughest Rodeo

Nationwide Arena at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday

  • Witness a battle to the finish as the world’s toughest cowboys are “In it to Win It” in their mission to be crowned Pro Rodeo’s World Champion. 

Darcy and Jar | No Refunds Tour

Kemba Live at 7 p.m. on Saturday

  • Join comedian TikTok stars Darcy Michael and his husband Jeremy Baer live on stage for an evening of comedy celebrating love, relationships and mental health.

Stephen Sondheim’s ‘Company’

Ohio Theatre through Sunday

  • The musical comedy about the search for love in New York is turned on its head in this revival production, in which Bobbie, the iconic bachelor, is now a bachelorette played by veteran actress Britney Coleman.

  • Britney Coleman as Bobbie and the North American Tour of “Company.” (Courtesy Photo/Matthew Murphy)
    Britney Coleman as Bobbie and the North American Tour of “Company.” (Courtesy Photo/Matthew Murphy)
  • Britney Coleman as Bobbie and the North American Tour of “Company.” (Courtesy Photo/Matthew Murphy)
    Britney Coleman as Bobbie and the North American Tour of “Company.” (Courtesy Photo/Matthew Murphy)

‘The Color Purple’

Short North Stage through Sunday

  • Spotlight on Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this story. With a score featuring jazz, ragtime, gospel, African music and blues, “The Color Purple” is a story of hope, a testament to the healing power of love, and a celebration of life.

<em>(Courtesy Photo/Short North Stage)</em>
(Courtesy Photo/Short North Stage)

Columbus Symphony at the Leisure Club

Leisure Club at 2 p.m. on Sunday

  • Join the Columbus Symphony in the Historic Trolly District for an afternoon of light classical music and coffee from Kape Coffee Co. Tickets are $30.

Drake | It’s All A Blur Tour

Schottenstein Center at 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday

Fury vs. Supernovas

Nationwide Arena at 7 p.m. on Wednesday

  • The Columbus Fury face the Omaha Supernovas.

Black History Month events

  • From the McConnell Arts Center and the Ohio History Center to the King Arts Complex and Drexel Theatre, many organizations are hosting events celebrating Black History Month.

Top spring concerts and shows

  • From the reimagined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey at the Schottenstein Center to Olivia Rodrigo and Bruce Springsteen at Nationwide Arena, more than two dozens top artists and shows are performing in central Ohio this spring.

For more events, view NBC4’s community calendar.

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