5 Things To Do This Week!

There are plenty of things going on throughout the city this week. Here are CityScene 's top five picks for June 11 - June 18:

1. Live Music at the North Market
   For all of you who enjoy shopping at the iconic Columbus Market, we’ve got one more reason for you to check out the sundry wares at the historic institution—live music while you browse! On Saturday, (6/12), Andy and Chris Shaw of the Andy Shaw Band will bring their melodic harmonies and acoustic rhythms to the market from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Cowboy Hillbilly Hippy Folk’s Paul Painter and Mandy Dye will bring their pluckin’ and strummin’ from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., free of charge. 59 Spruce Street, between High St. and Park St. www.Northmarket.com.
2. City  Hop
   Come on down! Downtown that is. City Hop, a self-guided walking tour offers the chance to tour condos and apartments that are owner-occupied, for sale, and for rent. Neighborhood Launch (50 N. 4th St.), The Exchange Urban Lofts (110 N. 3rd St.), CityView at Third (78 E. Chestnut St.) and the Condominiums at North Bank Park (300 W. Spring St.) are just a few of the touring options. The kickoff party will take place Friday, June 11, and the official city hop will last from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 12.  www.columbuslandmarks.org.
3. CAPA’s Summer Movie Series
   Join CAPA for the next installment of their Summer Movie Series! The ever-classic double-feature Frankenstein (1931) and The Wolfman (1941) on Friday, June 11, starting 7:30 p.m. Things lighten up on Saturday, June 12 at 7:30 p.m.  with Singing in the Rain (1952), and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. The Ohio Theater, 39 E. State St. www.capa.com or 614-469-0939 for tickets.
4. From Controversy to Mainstream – Columbus Art History
   Columbus artists have long been the source of controversy in the artistic community.  Thursday, June 17 at 6 p.m., Andy Miller, local history librarian and Columbus Historical Society Board member, along with Curtis Goldstein, historic mural artist, will give a talk based on the themes and events that shaped the lives of some of Columbus’ most dynamic and prolific artists at the Columbus Metropolitan Library – free of charge. Reservations are recommended, e-mail reservations@colmbushistory.org or call 614.224.0822.
5. Recreation Unlimited Foundation’s Celebrity Sports Gala
   Join CityScene Magazine, along with a host of other sponsors at Huntington Park for a gala where you can meet and greet with the Columbus Clippers. Proceeds benefit Recreation Unlimited, an organization that aims to “provide year-round programs in sports, recreation and education for individuals with disabilities and health concerns.” Info@recunlimited.org or call 740-548-7006.
6. Zoofari at the Columbus Zoo (BONUS!)
   Mark your calendars for next weekend’s 40th annual Zoofari at the Columbus Zoo., presented by Nationwide Insurance. The event, that runs 6:30-11:45 p.m. Saturday, June 19, bills itself as an “adults-only fundraiser,” and recruits more than 100 Central Ohio restaurants and bars to serve appetizer-sized portions of the dishes and specialty drinks. Proceeds benefit the zoo, offering general admission passes, and half and full-table VIP tickets.  www.colszoo.com.