1. En Vogue (Feb. 8, 9 p.m.)
Hollywood Casino Columbus, 200 Georgesville Rd.
The R&B outfit that hit it big in the 1990s with such songs as Whatta Man and My Lovin’ (You’re Never Gonna Get it) performs a free show in the casino’s o.h. lounge. http://www.hollywoodcolumbus.com
2. Curtain Players Theatre presents Parallel Lives: The Kathy and Mo Show (Feb. 8-24)
Curtain Players Theatre, 5691 Harlem Rd., Galena
This two-woman show sees the actors take on roles ranging from the creators of the universe to a man and woman visiting a country and western bar. http://www.curtainplayers.org
3. CATCO presents Red (Feb. 13 – March 1)
Studio One Theatre, Riffe Center, 77 S. High St.
This Tony Award-winning play centers on artist Mark Rothko and the murals he was commissioned to paint for the Four Seasons restaurant in New York City. An exhibition of Rothko’s work is currently on display at the Columbus Museum of Art. http://www.catcoistheatre.org
4. CityMusic Columbus presents Open+Smart=Love (Feb. 14, 7 p.m.)
Via Vecchia Winery, 485 S. Front St.
CityMusic’s Valentine’s Day concert, presented in partnership with Equality Ohio, celebrates Columbus’ commitment to equal rights and its recent designation as one of the world’s smartest cities. Songster and pianist Dane Terry will perform, and food from Mikey’s Late Night Slice will be available. http://www.citymusiccolumbus.org
5. BalletMet presents Romeo & Juliet (Feb. 14-17)
Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St.
BalletMet celebrates Valentine’s Day with one of the most famous love stories ever told, translated from Shakespeare’s original play to a full-length ballet choreographed by David Nixon. http://www.balletmet.org
