OSU-Michigan, The Warped Band and other weekend events
🏒 Scratch your OSU-Michigan itch when the Buckeye men's hockey team hosts the Wolverines at the Schottenstein Center.
6pm Friday, 555 Borror Dr. $20-$60.
🤵♂️ Have a classy night with the Columbus Symphony as guest conductor Thomas Wilkins performs " Appalachian Spring" at the Ohio Theatre.
7:30pm Friday and Saturday, 39 E. State St. $38-97.
🖼️ Bop around the Short North's art scene at the March Gallery Hop.
4-8pm Saturday. Free!
👻 See if the Ohio History Center comes alive after dark at Night at the Museum.
7-9pm Saturday, 800 E. 17th Ave. $9-18, kids under 4 free!
🛹 Relive your golden Warped Tour days with The Warped Band featuring Hawthorne Heights singer JT Woodruff at the A&R Music Bar.
7pm Saturday, 391 Neil Ave. $22 advanced tickets, $26 day of show.
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