Local Women's History Month events
Mark your calendar with these opportunities to learn about and celebrate women's history throughout March.
🎞️ See leading ladies shine during Gateway Film Center's "community in focus" movie series.
Next up: "A League of Their Own," 7pm Wednesday, 1550 N. High St. $15.
Schedule.
💬 Join a community conversation about Black artists and activists at the Lincoln Theatre.
6:30pm Thursday, 769 E. Long St. Free!
📚 Meet local authors at a Clintonville Books panel discussion.
3pm Saturday, 3286 N. High St. Free!
🎵 Enjoy a "Symphony of Culture" honoring women of R&B from the Columbus Cultural Youth Orchestra.
7pm Saturday, Harmony Center, 4411 Tamarack Blvd. $10-20.
Plus: Check out a free popup concert 2pm March 16 at the Columbus Museum of Art.
🏀 Learn about the Columbus Quest, a former pro basketball team, and other trailblazers at the Ohio Statehouse atrium, with educational programs every Tuesday at noon.
Schedule.
🎤 Listen to songs performed by Four Harmony's Sake, an all-women barbershop quartet, at the Westerville Public Library.
6:30pm March 18, 126 S. State St. Free!
Plus: Check out the " Ohio Women Vote" exhibit on display at the library through May 10.
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