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Hockey, orchestra, comedians: Here’s a list of weekend events happening in Columbus

By Kelby Hutchison
River Dragons’ Nick Mangone scores the seventh goal of the game against Elmira in game three of the Ignite Cup, Friday night, April 30, 2021
River Dragons’ Nick Mangone scores the seventh goal of the game against Elmira in game three of the Ignite Cup, Friday night, April 30, 2021 Special to the Ledger-Enquirer/D

Hey Columbus! If you’re looking for something fun or exciting to do in town this weekend, The Ledger-Enquirer has compiled a list of things to do for kids and adults.

For the art lovers

Art & Black History: The Columbus Parks and Recreation Department is hosting an art day on Feb. 20 from 5-7 p.m. at 6550 Psalmond Road in Midland. You can decorate a coffee mug while learning interesting facts about Black history.

For the kids and adults

Arbor Day Celebration: The Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission will host the 45th annual Arbor Day Celebration from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Saturday in Lakebottom Park near 18th Avenue and Springer Street. You can bring the kids out for games, prizes, facepainting, giveaways and food trucks.

A flyer for the 45th annual Arbor Day Celebration hosted by the Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission.
A flyer for the 45th annual Arbor Day Celebration hosted by the Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission. Columbus consolidated government photo courtesy of the Columbus consolidated government

Columbus River Dragons: The Columbus River Dragons will be hosting the Delaware Thunder Friday-Sunday at the Columbus Civic Center. Come out, grab some nachos, and watch as the River Dragons lace up their ice skates and attempt to crush the competition. Saturday will be military appreciation night at the game, where the team will don special jerseys in honor of military veterans.

Torch, the Columbus River Dragons mascot, greets fans as he enters the area for the first home game of the River Dragons’ season Friday night against the Elmira Enforcers at the Columbus Civic Center. The Columbus River Dragons played their first home game of the season Friday night against the Elmira Enforcers at the Columbus Civic Center. The Enforcers won the game 4-3 in overtime on a goal by Brandon Tucker, his second goal of the night before a recorded attendance of 4,113. Zach Pease, Tim Santopaola, and M.J. Graham scored the River Dragons’ three goals. Elmira finished the game with 47 shots on goal, and the River Dragons took 32 shots. The two teams faced off again Saturday night at 6:05 p.m. at the Civic Center. Results were not available at press time.
Torch, the Columbus River Dragons mascot, greets fans as he enters the area for the first home game of the River Dragons’ season Friday night against the Elmira Enforcers at the Columbus Civic Center. The Columbus River Dragons played their first home game of the season Friday night against the Elmira Enforcers at the Columbus Civic Center. The Enforcers won the game 4-3 in overtime on a goal by Brandon Tucker, his second goal of the night before a recorded attendance of 4,113. Zach Pease, Tim Santopaola, and M.J. Graham scored the River Dragons’ three goals. Elmira finished the game with 47 shots on goal, and the River Dragons took 32 shots. The two teams faced off again Saturday night at 6:05 p.m. at the Civic Center. Results were not available at press time. Darrell Roaden Special to the Ledger-Enquirer/Darrell Roaden

Springer Opera House: The Springer will host An Evening with Sean of The South this Saturday to help benefit MercyMed of Columbus. Sean Dietrich is a columnist, novelist and podcast host whose works have been featured in the likes of Garden & Gun and Southern Living. Tickets are $25.

The Springer Opera House is the State Theater of Georgia.
The Springer Opera House is the State Theater of Georgia. Robin Trimarchi Ledger-Enquirer file photo

Columbus Symphony Orchestra: At 7:30 p.m. Friday the Columbus Symphony Orchestra will host an event titled “Can This Be Love?” at the Rivercenter. It will feature music from West Side Story, The Lion King, Frozen and more. The musical adventure will explore all kinds of love from romantic to platonic and good to bad. You can buy tickets here.

For the adults

Karlous Miller at the Rivercenter: This Sunday enjoy the best comedian to ever make Mariah Carey jokes to Nick Cannon on Wild N’ Out. Karlous Miller will make a stop at the Rivercenter as part of his At the End of the Day tour. You can buy tickets on the Rivercenter website here.

This story was originally published February 17, 2023 at 5:00 AM.

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