“Once” the Musical

Now through April 12/MANSFIELD – Weekends, 7:30 p.m. Fri – Sat. and 2:30 Sun. at the Renaissance Theatre. The Tony-winning musical stars actor-musicians in a Dublin love tale. Captivating from the first note, it’s about pursuing dreams and music’s connective power. The story line follows an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant whose shared passion for music sparks an unexpected friendship and complicated romance over the course of a transformative week. Join us before the show for a pre-performance Pub Party! Order drinks from the on-stage bar and enjoy the performers while they serenade you with your favorite Irish Pub Songs! Tickets are $32. https://rentickets.org/series/once/

Make It Take It Crafts

April 7/BOWLING GREEN – 6:30 – 7:30  p.m. at the BG Community Center. For children ages 5-12 and their accompanying adults. Each session will feature a seasonal theme, giving families the chance to create and take home fun crafts together. Registration is required, and space is limited to 15 children per session. Cost starts at $6. To register, visit bit.ly/4c6ugTp

Equine Expo

April 10-13 / COLUMBUS – At the Ohio Expo Center. The place for learning, riding, shopping, competing, networking and celebrating all things equestrian. Browse the largest horse-related trade show in North America with acres of leading retailers and manufacturers. Meet dozens of fascinating horse breeds from around the world “up close and personal” through association-sponsored exhibits and demos. Tickets are on sale now for both Equine Affaire and Fantasia, Equine Affaire’s musical celebration of the horse. Get yours by visiting https://equineaffaire.com

Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2025

April 19-20/COLUMBUS – 10 a.m. -6 p.m. (4 p.m. Sun.) at the Ohio Expo Center – Bricker Building. Showcasing hand selected vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses with all things weird. You’ll find items such as: taxidermy, preserved specimens, original artwork, horror/halloween inspired pieces, antiques, handcrafted oddities, quack medical devices, creepy clothing, odd jewelry, skulls/bones, funeral collectibles & much more. sideshow performers on stage all throughout day and the opportunity to learn the craft of taxidermy with classes available during the expo. Admission is $10 in advance, $15 day of. Ages 12 and under admitted free. https://odditiesandcuriositiesexpo.com/