Get out and do something this weekend in central Ohio, Feb. 29-March 4

David Rees
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Get out and do something this weekend in central Ohio, Feb. 29-March 4

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — From county artist Sam Hunt at Nationwide Arena to a production of “Beauty and the Beast” benefitting Nationwide Children’s Hospital, here are things to see and do this weekend in central Ohio.

Blue Jackets vs. Hurricanes

Nationwide Arena at 7 p.m. on Thursday

  • The Columbus Blue Jackets face the Carolina Hurricanes.

Tchaikovsky’s ‘Eugene Onegin’ opera

Ohio Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday

  • Opera Columbus and the Columbus Symphony present “Eugene Onegin.” hen sensitive Tatyana bares her soul in a love letter to the dashing Eugene Onegin, he coldly rejects her and flirts with her sister, resulting in a deadly duel with his trusted friend, Lensky. Years later, Onegin returns, tortured by guilt and remorse.

‘Beauty and the Beast’ by the Butterfly Guild of Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Palace Theatre at 7 p.m. Friday, 1 and 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday

  • Butterfly Guild, an organization of women committed to supporting Nationwide Children’s Hospital, is producing a Broadway-style production of “Beauty and the Beast” as part of its largest annual fundraiser.

<em>Tatum Beck as Belle in the Butterfly Guild’s production of “Beauty and the Beast.” (Courtesy Photo/CAPA)</em>
Tatum Beck as Belle in the Butterfly Guild’s production of “Beauty and the Beast.” (Courtesy Photo/CAPA)

Sam Hunt | Outskirts Tour 2024

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

  • Dubbed “the most innovative mainstream Nashville performer” by The New York Times, the five-time Grammy nominee and Diamond-selling Hunt sets course for his arena headlining tour with stops in Louisville, Nashville, Milwaukee, Green Bay, and more.

<em>Sam Hunt performs during the 2023 Country Bay Music Festival at the Miami Marine Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (Photo by Ivan Apfel/Getty Images)</em>
Sam Hunt performs during the 2023 Country Bay Music Festival at the Miami Marine Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Key Biscayne, Florida. (Photo by Ivan Apfel/Getty Images)

Aminah’s Playhouse

Columbus Museum of Art from 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday

  • Columbus Museum of Art comes alive with fun and playful experiences for the whole family to enjoy together. This year’s theme is inspired by the art of Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson. Evening highlights include Aminah inspired artmaking in the Studio, a collaborative Lego construction build, cardboard challenge, DJ and dancing, and delicious dinner and dessert buffets.

Blue Jackets vs. Golden Knights

Nationwide Arena at 7 p.m. on Monday

  • The Columbus Blue Jackets face the Vegas Golden Knights.

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.

Women’s History Month event

  • Interactive panels, art workshops, donation drives and more are popping up across central Ohio this March in celebration of Women’s 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.

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