1. Arnold Sports Festival (Through March 3)
In and around downtown Columbus
America’s largest multi-sport festival celebrates its 25th year, offering all manner of athletic entertainment from bodybuilding and weightlifting to mixed martial arts and cheerleading. New events this year include the Arnold Scottish Highland Games and the Arnold Party with the Pros at Hollywood Casino Columbus. That’s in addition to such popular events as the Arnold Classic and the Arnold Fitness Expo. http://www.arnoldsportsfestival.com
2. Robert Mullins: Kinetic Sculpture (March 5 – April 19)
Dublin Arts Council Gallery, 7125 Riverside Dr., Dublin
Kinetic Sculpture is an exhibition of aluminum and stainless steel sculptures, some featuring maquettes used for major art installations in central Ohio since 1992, by Columbus-area artist Robert Mullins. An artist reception runs 6-8 p.m. March 5. http://www.dublinarts.org
3. Best Legs in a Kilt Contest (March 7, 6 p.m.)
The Brazenhead, 56 N. High St., Dublin
Cheer on your favorite contestant in this fourth annual contest of men who aren’t afraid to wear a kilt. http://www.historicdublin.org
4. NPR’s From the Top (March 8, 8 p.m.)
Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, 100 E. Dublin-Granville Rd., New Albany
This popular radio program hosted by Christopher O’Riley spotlights some of the best young classical musicians. The show taped at the McCoy Center will feature musicians from across the country, as well as a handful from central Ohio. http://www.mccoycenter.org
5. The Pleasure Guild presents Peter Pan (March 8-10)
Palace Theatre, 34 W. Broad St.
The Pleasure Guild – proceeds of which benefit Nationwide Children’s Hospital – presents its annual play. This year’s show is the much-loved tale of the boy who never wanted to grow up. http://www.pleasureguild.org
