Get out and do something this weekend in central Ohio, March 21-24

David Rees
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Get out and do something this weekend in central Ohio, March 21-24
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — From Tim McGraw and Olivia Rodrigo at Nationwide Arena to the Columbus Symphony at the Ohio Theatre, here are things to see and do this weekend in central Ohio.

Olivia Rodrigo | Guts World Tour

Nationwide Arena at 7:30 p.m. on Friday

  • Following the success of her 2022 debut tour, “Guts” will be Rodrigo’s first arena tour, taking her to iconic venues around the world including Madison Square Garden, Kia Forum, Sportpaleis, The O2, and others.

<em>Olivia Rodrigo performs onstage for the kick-off of GUTS World Tour at Acrisure Arena on Feb. 23 in Palm Springs, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)</em>
Olivia Rodrigo performs onstage for the kick-off of GUTS World Tour at Acrisure Arena on Feb. 23 in Palm Springs, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

Finnish-American violinist makes her Columbus Symphony debut

Ohio Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday

  • Described by the Chicago Tribune as “a fluent, stylish and gifted musician whose brilliant technique is matched by an abundant spirit, sensitivity and imagination,” Elina Vähälä makes her debut with one of her favorite works: Jean Sibelius’ celebrated violin concerto.

Tim McGraw | Standing Room Only Tour

Nationwide Arena at 7 p.m. on Saturday

  • McGraw boasts 69 Top 10 singles and holds the Mediabase record for the most weeks, 73, with songs atop the charts at No. 1. He also has the second most Number 1 albums in the United States. McGraw’s Standing Room Only album was released on Aug. 25 and its title song ranks in the top 10 at Country Radio.

Tim McGraw performs during the CMA Fest at LP Field on Thursday, June 5, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne/AP)
Tim McGraw performs during the CMA Fest at LP Field on Thursday, June 5, 2014, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Wade Payne/AP)

Fury vs. Vibe

Nationwide Arena at 2 p.m. on Sunday.

  • The Columbus Fury face the Atlanta Vibe.

Black Violin | The Experience Tour

Ohio Theatre at 7 p.m. on Sunday

  • The Black Violin Experience Tour showcases the two-time Grammy-nominated duo Black Violin, brought to life by Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste, invoking a musical fusion of classical sounds and hip-hop beats.

‘The Prom’

Short North Stage beginning through April 7

  • ‘The Prom’ follows a group of Broadway actors who travel to a conservative town to support an LGBTQ+ teen’s fight to attend her high school prom with her girlfriend.

<em>‘The Prom’ follows a group of Broadway actors who travel to a conservative town to support an LGBTQ+ teen’s fight to attend her high school prom.</em> <em>(Courtesy Photo/Short North Stage)</em>
‘The Prom’ follows a group of Broadway actors who travel to a conservative town to support an LGBTQ+ teen’s fight to attend her high school prom. (Courtesy Photo/Short North Stage)

Easter egg hunts in central Ohio

  • Central Ohio communities are hosting Easter celebrations this March with grand-scale egg hunts, family-friendly activities and more.

Women’s History Month events

  • Interactive panels, art workshops, donation drives and more are popping up across central Ohio this March in celebration of Women’s History Month.

Top spring concerts and shows

  • From the reimagined Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey at the Schottenstein Center to Olivia Rodrigo and Bruce Springsteen at Nationwide Arena, more than two dozen top artists and shows are performing in central Ohio this spring.

For more events, view NBC4’s community calendar.

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