Top Picks July 16-23

Jane and Michael Banks get the best nanny in the history of musical theater when their parents hire Mary Poppins to care for them. Through July 30. Alabama Shakespeare Festival, 1 Festival Drive, Montgomery, Ala. Tickets start at $40. www.asf.net

Enjoy a night at the Columbus Museum with live New Orleans jazz, a food truck and a guided tour of the museum’s permanent collection. 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road. Free admission. columbusmuseum.com

Showcase of short original works containing spoken word, monologues, scenes, dance, improv, music and anything else. The three rules? Pieces must be original, pieces must be 5 minutes or less, and pieces must not break anything — such as the audience, the space, yourself or the law. First 15 acts to sign-up get a 5 minute slot. Everyone, including performers must be 18. Sign-up begins at 10, with the show starting at 10:30 p.m. Springer Opera House. $5 at the door. springeroperahouse.com

Donna Wissinger presents “The Pied Piper and Other Fantastic Tales.” 10:30 a.m.- Noon. Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road. Free. columbusmuseum.com

This mixed up children’s show is comprised of fractured fairy tales featuring silly versions of everything from “The Gingerbread Man” to “Chicken Little.” Showtimes: 7 p.m. July 14, 15, 21 and 22; 2 p.m. July 9, 16 and 23. McClure Theatre, Springer Opera House, 10. $8-$15. springeroperahouse.org

52 performances of five shows (“What the Butler Saw,” “Hairspray,” “Freckleface Strawberry,” “The Stinky Cheese Man” and “No Shame Theatre”) on four local stages (two at Springer Opera House and two at CSU’s McClure Theatre) in under 10 weeks. Through July 23. For information and tickets visit georgiarep.org.

In addition to their permanent exhibits, the National Civil War Naval Museum is offering Cool History 2017, a program designed for youth of all ages to learn and engage with Civil War Naval History. Patrons can expect a variety of activities from entertaining tours to hands-on activities taking place daily. 1 p.m. every Tuesday through Friday in July. National Civil War Naval Museum, 1002 Victory Drive. portcolumbus.org

Martha Clippinger is a living artist from Columbus whose work is featured in this new exhibit of art inspired by the artists’ connection with the work of Alma Thomas and Eddie Owens Martin. Ongoing through November. Leebern Gallery, Columbus Museum, 1251 Wynnton Road. Free. columbusmuseum.com

This story was originally published July 15, 2017 at 9:00 PM with the headline "Top Picks July 16-23."