1. McGuffey Lane (Nov. 29, 9 p.m.)
Hollywood Casino, 200 Georgesville Rd.
Columbus native McGuffey Lane brings its country rock song to the casino’s o.h. Lounge. http://www.hollywoodcolumbus.com
2. Village Lights (Dec. 1, 6-10 p.m.)
Throughout German Village
Highlights of German Village’s annual holiday celebration include special deals at a wide variety of neighborhood businesses, carolers, live holiday music, horse-drawn carriage rides, vendors in front of the German Village Meeting Haus and photos with Buddy the Elf. http://www.gvbusinesscommunity.com
3. ART/8 (Dec. 3 – Feb. 2)
Richard M. Ross Art Museum, 60 S. Sandusky St., Delaware
Eight Ohio Wesleyan University art professors put their work on display, with media ranging from painting and sculpture to printmaking and clay. http://www.ross.owu.edu
4. CAPA presents Over the Rhine (Dec. 5, 8 p.m.)
Lincoln Theatre, 769 E. Long St.
Cincinnati-based folk-pop duo Over the Rhine returns to Columbus for an evening at the Lincoln, accompanied by special guest Matt the Electrician. http://www.capa.com
5. Winterfair Columbus (Dec. 6-8)
Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Ave.
Clay, mixed media, fiber, furniture, glass, photography, printmaking, sculpture, watercolor, jewelry, wood, leather, metal, acrylics and much more is available at Ohio Designer Craftsmen’s winter market. http://www.winterfair.org