Calendar

Spark your creativity with our performing arts series and exhibition events.

Scroll through our calendar for more information about these events, or use the search bar to find specific shows and series.

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Performances and Events
Friday, April 16, 2027 at 7 pm

Van Gogh & Japan (Exhibition on Screen)

“I envy the Japanese” Van Gogh wrote to his brother Theo. Though Vincent van Gogh never visited Japan, it is the country that had the most…

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Performances and Events
Saturday, April 17, 2027 at 7 pm

Patrice E. Turner – History of Gospel Music (Cultural Connections)

History of Gospel Music  is a powerful concert featuring Dr. Patrice Turner, a Columbus native and graduate of The Ohio State University School…

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Members Only
Thursday, April 22, 2027 at 6:00 pm

MAC Member Event - Live painting with MAC instructor Joe Lombardo

Experience creativity in action as beloved MAC instructor Joe Lombardo demonstrates his painting process live. Watch a work of art take…

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Performances and Events
Friday, April 23, 2027, 7–9 pm

Carnatic Music Concert – Vidushi JB Keerthana (Dhvani)

Vidushi JB Keerthana – vocalsR. Raghul – violinSai Raghavan – mridangamDr. Nerkunam Shankar – kanjira

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Performances and Events
Saturday, April 24, 2027 at 7 pm

Magic Dick of the J. Geils Band with Terry Davidson & Friends and Special Guest Long Tall Deb (Rockin' Art At The MAC)

This event has been rescheduled from its original November 6, 2026 date. All tickets have been automatically transferred.Rockin' Art at the MAC is a…

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Performances and Events
Thursday, April 29, 2027 at 7 pm

Reimagining Our Scars (MAC Film Series)

Save 25% on four great films with the MAC Film Series package! Package buyers also get a MAC-branded popcorn bucket, and one free soda drink ticket…

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Exhibitions
Main Gallery: May 6, 2027 – June 30, 2027

The Pith of a Tree: Melinda Rosenberg

Join us for the exhibition opening reception on Thursday, May 6, 2027 from 6–8 pm.Melinda Rosenberg’s aesthetic sensibility celebrates nature while…

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Exhibitions
Corridor Galleries: May 6, 2027 – June 30, 2027

Transient Boundaries: Mixed Media Narratives in Nature: Robie Benve & Dawn Petrill

Join us for the exhibition opening reception on Thursday, May 6, 2027 from 6–8 pm.Transient Boundaries brings together mixed media artists Robie…

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Performances and Events
Friday, May 7, 2027, 7–9 pm

Ragas in Motion – a saxophone concert (Dhvani)

Priyank Krishna – saxophonePhil Scarff – saxophoneAnoop Banerjee – tabla

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Performances and Events
Saturday, May 8, 2027 at 7 pm

Blue Highway with Ramblin' Bluegrass Ensemble (Bluegrass Series)

In 2026, the highly-esteemed bluegrass band Blue Highway celebrates 32 years of touring, with four of the original members still intact.…

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