Star Wars, volleyball, Sinatra and more weekend events
🐠 Just keep swimming while you watch "Finding Nemo," the first Columbus Commons family movie night of the season.
7pm Friday, 160 S. High St. Free!
Pro tip: Bring your own chairs or blankets — and snacks!
🎤 Fly to the moon with the music of Frank Sinatra by Tony DeSare and the Columbus Symphony at the Riffe Center's Davidson Theatre.
8pm Friday and Saturday, 77 S High St. $34-77.
⭐️ Use the force at Unofficial Galaxies, COSI's exhibition of one of the largest Star Wars fan collections in the world.
Saturday through Sept. 1, 333 W. Broad St. $15, in addition to COSI admission ($23-30). Kids under 2 free!
🏐 Spike your weekend at the NCAA men's volleyball championship hosted at Ohio State's Covelli Center, with games and activities outside.
Matches 5pm and 8pm Saturday before the championship at 7pm Monday, 2640 Fred Taylor Drive. $50-65 for all three games.
♻️ Celebrate sustainability at Worthington's Green on the Green festival, featuring activities, exhibits and displays that encourage sustainable living.
9am-noon Saturday, downtown. Free!
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