1. Opera Columbus presents The Magic Flute (April 27-28)
Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.
Toronto-based Opera Atelier returns to Columbus to put on its production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute, backed by the Opera Columbus Chorus and the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. http://www.operacolumbus.org
2. OhioDance Festival and Conference (April 26-28)
BalletMet, 322 Mt. Vernon Ave.
The theme of this year’s OhioDance Festival is “Dance Matters: Social Bodies.” Highlights include an interactive panel discussion, performances and presentations by important people in the dance world. http://www.ohiodance.org
3. Subrural (April 30 – June 7)
Dublin Arts Council gallery, 7125 Riverside Dr., Dublin
This mixed-media installation is the work of artists Karen Snouffer, Jenn Figg and Matthew McCormack. An opening reception will run 6-8 p.m. April 30. http://www.dublinarts.org
4. Royal Shakespeare Company presents Julius Caesar (May 1-5)
Southern Theatre, 21 E. Main St.
The Royal Shakespeare Company presents the Bard’s classic historical play with a new twist – it’s set in modern-day Africa with a cast of black British actors. Columbus is one of only two North American cities – the other is New York – to get a spot on the troupe’s tour. http://www.capa.com
5. Photography’s Back to the Future (May 2 – July 7)
Riffe Gallery, Riffe Center, 77 S. High St.
The work of 10 contemporary Ohio photographers is on display in this exhibition exploring every facet of photography. An opening reception runs 5-7 p.m. May 2, and a curator tour will take place from noon to 1 p.m. May 3. http://www.riffegallery.org
