31st Annual Carp Festival
Archbold, Fulton County
Archbold celebrates the historic swimming of carp in its downtown streets with lots of fun events, great food and community celebrations, including a volleyball tournament.. (more)

Actors' Theatre Presents Much Ado About Nothing
Columbus, Franklin County
Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy by William Shakespeare set in Messina, Sicily. The story concerns a pair of lovers named Claudio and Hero who are due to be married in a week. To pass the time before their wedding day, they conspire with Don Pedro, the prince of Aragon, to trick their friends, Beatrice and Benedick, into confessing their love for one another. (more)

Clinton County Fair
Wilmington, Clinton County
Enjoy eight days of action in July with live entertainment, harness racing, an antique tractor pull, and a demolition derby. If you enjoy animals, be sure to catch the Junior and Senior Fair shows of cattle, sheep, hogs, rabbits, chickens, horses, and pets. (more)

Cocktails at the Conservatory
Columbus, Franklin County
Enjoy the botanically-themed featured cocktail or full bar selection along with appetizers and music provided by DJs and occasional live bands. (more)

Downtown LIVE! Summer Concert Series
Columbus, Franklin County
The free summer concert series is a great way to unwind after the workday in one of the nicest outdoor patios in the city. Darbys Cafe offers food and drinks all evening with daily specials. (more)

Evolution Theatre Company: Boy Meets Boy
Columbus, Franklin County
A rarely seen 1975 off-Broadway musical comedy about a gay romance in 1930s London. (more)

Exhibit: 92nd Annual Toledo Area Artists
Toledo, Lucas County
For 92 years the annual Toledo Area Artists exhibition has highlighted our region's artistic community. TAA —with its eclectic array of works—appeals to nearly every taste and offers many of the works for purchase. (more)

Exhibit: A Celebration of Anchor Hocking
Lancaster, Fairfield County
See the wide range of glass products this local manufacturer made throughout the years. (more)

Exhibit: Along the Silk Road
Coshocton, Coshocton County
A traveling exhibit of paintings by Chinese artists currently living in the United States. Curated by John Sun. (more)

Exhibit: Celebrating Anchor Hocking
Lancaster, Fairfield County
Shows Anchor Hocking's positive influence in this area for the last 100+ years. Its glass creations and other artifacts will tell this great story. (more)

Exhibit: Charles Csuri and Alan Price
Columbus, Franklin County
Works by past and present professors associated with the Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design. Csuri ends 10/9 and Price ends 10/2. (more)

Exhibit: Croquet - A Sport Story
Fremont, Sandusky County
The Hayes Presidential Center contains the most extensive collection of printed croquet material in the nation! This unique collection forms the basis for an exclusive exhibit examining the history of croquet during its 19th century heyday. President Hayes and his family were avid players of this family lawn sport that is finding new popularity in the 21st century. (more)

Exhibit: Fur, Fins, & Feathers
Columbus, Franklin County
A family-friendly exhibition about animals in art, showcases works from CMA's permanent collection. This diverse exhibition includes a variety of media and styles such as Innuit stone carvings, wooden African headdresses, contemporary photography, and American folk art prints. (more)

Exhibit: Groome & Bloom
Columbus, Franklin County
Sculptures by Amber Groome of Columbus and paintings by Jim Bloom of Philadelphia, both of whom deal with edgy personal issues. (more)

Exhibit: Landscapes by Linda Wesner
Columbus, Franklin County
Rural scenes by the Lewis Center painter, who works in oil and colored pencils. Her drawings and paintings are intended to contemplate Delaware County before it vanishes due to growth and development. (more)

Exhibit: Lino Tagliapietra
Columbus, Franklin County
Lino Tagliapietra breathes both vitality and integrity into his works and uses the extraordinary skill honed during his decades-long work in the high-end factory environments of the famous Muranese glass firms, as well as his teaching/collaboration over the last 30 years, to create astonishingly beautiful objects of art that make our spirits soar. (more)

Exhibit: Mark Bradford
Columbus, Franklin County
First survey of the work of acclaimed Los Angeles-based artist Mark Bradford, featuring more than 35 works in a variety of media spanning 1997 to the present, including a number of new works created for this show. (more)

Exhibit: National Watercolor Society
Zanesville, Muskingum County
Hundreds of watercolor painters from around the world compete for entry into this exhibition, now in its 89th year. Each chosen work displays the best in contemporary watercolor. The exhibition features 30 works with varied techniques and subjects. (more)

Exhibit: Natural Insights
Upper Arlington, Franklin County
Recent works by printmaker Nicholas Hill and nature oriented ceramicist Denise Romecki. Reception on 6/28 from 5pm-7pm. (more)

Exhibit: New Landscapes
Bexley, Franklin County
Features works by printmakers Nicholas Hill of Granville and Jean Kirsten of Dresden, Germany. Reception on 7/11 from 5pm-8pm. (more)

Exhibit: Ohio Ceramics - Deco to Modern
Zanesville, Muskingum County
Ceramics that define Art Deco in Ohio and the transition in clay to the modern studio movement and modern dinnerware. Includes Roseville, Weller, Cowan, Meric, Hall China, and Homer Laughlin. (more)

Exhibit: Ohio Connections
Columbus, Franklin County
The exhibition showcases work in clay, metal, fiber, glass and mixed media by 35 young artists in the fine craft field. (more)

Exhibit: Out of Sight
Toledo, Lucas County
Discover the parts of objects that are not normally visible to Museum visitors, including the secret sketch on the back of Picasso’s Woman with a Crow and the hidden animal that graces the bottom of the Libbey punchbowl. (more)

Exhibit: Paul Hamilton's Poetry of Place
Lancaster, Fairfield County
Paul Hamilton holds a Fine Arts Degree from the Columbus College of Art and Design and is a member of the Columbus Art League. His resume includes a long list of gallery and museum shows for his painting, sculpture and installation mediums. (more)

Exhibit: Posting Patterns
Dublin, Franklin County
Posting Patterns is inspired by the images used today to encode information in posting and shipping mail and packages. Deborah Melton Anderson’s art quilts, evocative of society’s ubiquitous bar codes and meter mail stamps, are created in textiles. The artist works in pieced cloth methods, using heat transfers and water-soluble crayons sealed with a textile medium on cotton. Reception 7/6 from 6pm-8pm. (more)

Exhibit: Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are DEVO!
Columbus, Franklin County
Named for the iconic New Wave band's first album, Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are DEVO! is a small collection of costumes, t-shirts and vintage stickers. (more)

Exhibit: Quilting Traditions - The Art of the Amish
Athens, Athens County
A unique exhibition of traditional Amish quilts from the private collection of Tom & Marsha French. This visually stunning collection shares with the viewer the various patterns, traditions and intellect, which make up the art of the Amish quilt. Opening reception on 5/28 from 5pm-7pm. (more)

Exhibit: Rhythm in Relief
Columbus, Franklin County
This exhibit highlights the incredible artistry of LaVan Williams. The art is an exploration into his personal and cultural identity. (more)

Exhibit: Rock 'n Roll Columbus
Columbus, Franklin County
A look at the music, life and culture of Columbus Ohio in the 50's and 60's. (more)

Exhibit: Savage Gardens
Columbus, Franklin County
Experience the realm of carnivorous plants with a display of diverse, exotic varieties from across the globe along with interactive, larger than life sculptures. There will also be a mixed media juried art show, a collection of carnivorous plant cartoons on loan from OSU, as well as an interactive children's play area. (more)

Exhibit: Sticks and Stones
Granville, Licking County
This series of small exhibitions features art and artifacts of wood and stone from each of Granville's three museums. These unique objects, fragments, and images reflect a rich local, national and global history touching on subjects ranging from McKinley presidential memorabilia and ancient Pompeiian mosaics to Greek Revival mantel architecture of the 19th century. (more)

Exhibit: The Parnassus Project
Worthington, Franklin County
This contemporary twist on the past combines found, vintage photographs with inspired fictional stories exploring the relationship between images and imagination. Opening reception on 7/15 from 6pm-9pm. (more)

Exhibit: The Psychedelic ‘60s
Toledo, Lucas County
Nothing is more representative of the music scene of the late 1960s than posters produced for concerts in the San Francisco Bay area. Their innovative use of text, psychedelic colors that vibrate, and coded messages have shaped graphic design ever since. (more)

Exhibit: Through the Looking Glass
Columbus, Franklin County
Features works by more than 20 artists inspired by Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland books. (more)

Exhibit: Titanic Artifacts
Franklin, Columbus County
The most visited exhibit in COSI's history sets sail again for a magnificent second voyage featuring nearly 100 new artifacts, including 23 making their world debut. Explore stunning room recreations, see hundreds of authentic treasures, and interact with costumed characters from that fateful voyage. (more)

Exhibit: What's New?
Franklin, Columbus County
From an 1806 James Gillray engraving to an editorial cartoon that helped Nick Anderson win the 2005 Pulitzer Prize, the range of materials added to the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum during the past five years is remarkable. Selected examples are celebrated in the exhibition. Parental discretion is advised when visiting this exhibit as some of the materials are adult-oriented. (more)

Exhibit: Whispers And Echos Of Womens Work
Newark, Licking County
A breathtaking exhibit of handmade quilts fashioned from dyed fabrics, beads, embellishments and found objects; each telling an intricate story that allows the artist to speak to viewers across all generations. (more)

Extreme Screen: Dolphins and Whales
Franklin, Columbus County
Dive into a new immersive and highly emotional adventure with Jean-Michel Cousteau's DOLPHINS AND WHALES 3D, which takes you from the dazzling coral reefs of the Bahamas to the warm depths of the waters of the exotic Kingdom of Tonga for a close encounter with the surviving tribes of the ocean. (more)

Farm Days: Little Seeds, Big Tractors
Franklin, Columbus County
More than 20 pieces of farming equipment including a huge combine will be on display downtown on COSI's English Plaza and Washington Blvd. (more)

Film: A Summer Abroad
Columbus, Franklin County
Made by Italian filmmakers and/or filmed in Italy, the selection of classics and new releases features such outstanding directors as Fellini, Visconti, and De Sica and spectacular scenery from Rome, Venice, and the Italian countryside. (more)

Flxible Bus Rally
Loudonville, Ashland County
Enjoy the "good old day" when Loudonville was home of The Flxible Company, proud manufacturer of inter-city motorcoaches. A bi-annual event, this year's Rally includes a coach parade featuring some 40 restored coaches and open house with many classic coaches on display. (more)

Fort Steuben Summer Concerts
Steubenville, Jefferson County
Enjoy a wide variety of music, including jazz, polka, rock, blues, gospel, country and more. (more)

Hand-Feed Hummingbirds
McArthur, Vinton County
Participants can make a feeder and attempt to hand-feed hummingbirds. Meet at the Nature Center. (more)

Hopewell Summer Lecture Series
Chillicothe, Ross County
On Thursday evenings, members for the archeological community will present lectures about their fields of interest and latest research. (more)

Hot Glass Studio Nights
Columbus, Franklin County
Working alongside gaffers at the Conservatory Hot Shop, create your own colorful piece of blown glass artwork. No previous glassblowing experience is necessary. Participants must be at least 16 years old. Advance registration required by the Monday prior to each Thursday class. (more)

Jazz in the Garden
Toledo, Lucas County
Join the Toledo Botanical Garden for great music and a whole lot of fun! (more)

Lawurence County Fair
Proctorville, Lawrence County
Join the festivities with the sale of livestock, crafts, vendors, and local and national musical performers. (more)

Logan County Fair
Bellefontaine, Logan County
Enjoy rides, food, games, live entertainment, livestock shows, harness racing, and much more. (more)

Lunch at Levis Square Concert Series
Toledo, Lucas County
Eat to the beat while enjoying wonderful free lunchtime entertainment. Tables and chairs will be set up for lunching and relaxing. (more)

Madison County Fair
London, Madison County
Enjoy harness racing, demo derby, truck pulls, tractor pulls, live music, livestock exhibits, rides, games, and more. (more)

Miami Valley Steam Threshers Show
Plain City, Union County
Antique Tractor, steam engines, gas engines, saw milling, drag saw, threshing, bailing, draft horses, model engines, operating blacksmith shop, Milling, Flea Market, Arts & Crafts, Food, Rides, Live Entertainment. (more)

Nature in a Nutshell Day Camp
Perrysburg, Wood County
For four days kids age 7-9 or 10-12 will be exploring the different habitats of the nature preserve. Bring a change of clothes and shoes, rain gear, shoes that can be worn in the wetland, and a lunch. A health form must be filled out before the first day of camp. (more)

New Vistas in Astronomy
Delaware, Delaware County
"How to Make a Planet" by David Ennis. This lecture series is geared toward a more adult audience. It is a “mini-course” in astronomy, in which OSU and OWU professors discuss their current research and any new findings in their area of expertise! (more)

Ohio Brew Week
Athens, Athens County
Twenty-three Ohio breweries will be represented. Also enjoy great food, live music, beer making lectures, cooking competition, and more. (more)

Otterbein Summer Theatre
Westerville, Franklin County
Six adolescent misfits compete for the championship in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. (more)

Picnic Lunch Cruise
Toledo, Lucas County
Some 2 hour cruises view stately homes, yacht clubs, and wildlife. Others go downriver to see the new Veteran's Glass City Skyway Bridge, Toledo's busy port, the shipyard and & dry-docks. The cruise includes a casual picnic lunch from Superior Catering. (more)

Shadowbox's Best of 2010
Columbus, Franklin County
Catch up on the shows you missed and revisit your favorites with The Best of Shadowbox 2010. Only the most popular-by-demand sketches and songs make it into this all-star line-up for a fast-paced, side-splitting show. (more)

Summer Moon Festival
Wapakoneta, Auglaize County
The Summer Moon Festival takes place in the home town of Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon. Some of the fun events include a moon rock hunt and rocket building for kids, bed races, a Moon Pie eating contest and Weiner Dog races. Great festival food, free musical entertainment games, a streetsale and rides complete the fun. (more)

Tecumseh!
Chillicothe, Ross County
Witness the epic life story of the legendary Shawnee leader as he struggles to defend his sacred homelands in the Ohio country during the late 1700’s. (more)

The Art of Travel Writing
Columbus, Franklin County
Insiders' Guide writer Shawnie Kelley discusses researching and writing travel guides and travel/history articles. (more)

Toledo Repertoire Theatre Presents Barnum
Toledo, Lucas County
The musical story of America’s greatest showman – inventor of the sideshow, founder of the circus, and author of the phrase “There’s a sucker born every minute” – comes to the Rep’s Tenth Street stage. (more)

University of Findlay Presents The Little Shop of Horrors
Findlay, Hancock County
Since its inception in 1977, SummerStock has been setting the standard for live theatre in northwest Ohio. Consisting of two rollicking contemporary and award-winning musicals, this season promises to charm, amuse, and entertain. (more)

Weathervane Playhouse Presents Alice in Wonderland
Newark, Licking County
Join Alice, the White Rabbit, the Queen of Hearts, Tweedledum and Tweedledee, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and many more as Lewis Carroll’s masterpieces come to life! (more)

YWCA Focus on You Series
Columbus, Franklin County
Intensify your aura and discover the goddess within you with a series that Focuses on You. Personalize martini glasses, learn beauty tricks-of-the-trade, mix your own soaps and lotions, speak one-on-one with a surgical dermatologist, and deconstruct common food myths. Each event offers something new to learn and fun to do. (more)

Zanesville Pottery Festival
Zanesville, Muskingum County
For the tenth straight year, Zanesville Pottery hosts this extremely popular pottery week festival on their grounds which features pottery-oriented dealers as well as vendors of glass, arts, crafts, and antiques from in and around Ohio. Festival includes demonstrations, games and food concessions. (more)