Monday, October 19
Arts Council of Westerville Meeting - 6–8 p.m.
Java Gallery: Said Oladejo Lawal - through October - Java Central Café, 20 S. State St. Vivid paintings; Best of Show at Easton and 1st place Fine Arts at Westerville Music & Arts Festival.
The Synergy of Collaboration - through Nov. 13 - David Myers Art Studio & Gallery, 7 W. Main St. Works by studio artists; M–F 1–5 p.m. and by appointment.
Wizards & Wands Festival - through Oct. 31 - Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St. Month-long fantasy walk-through experience and missions.
8th Grade Art Show: Wizards & Wands Exhibit - through Oct. 29 - Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St. Fantasy characters in 2- and 3-dimensional pieces by Westerville City Schools 8th graders; open to the public when the room is not reserved.
Celebrating 250 Years: A Journey Across America with Robert Freimark - through Dec. 4 - The Frank Museum of Art, Otterbein University, 39 S. Vine St. Fifty States suite of abstract screen prints, 1960–1968.
Tuesday, October 20
KPop Demon Hunters Party - 4:30–6 p.m. - Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St. Crafts, games, and activities for fans; Wizards & Wands Festival.
Budget & Finance Committee Meeting - 5–6 p.m. - City Hall
Library Board of Trustees Meeting - 5:30–7 p.m. - Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St.
Draw Together – Still Life Drawing - 6:30–8:30 p.m. - Daylight Artist Collective, 9 E. College Ave. Still life setup and lighting provided; bring paper and drawing supplies.
City Council Regular Meeting - 7 p.m. - Council Chambers, 21 S. State St.
Fractured Fun: Create Your Own Puzzle! - 4–6 p.m. - Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St., Innovation Lab; ages 12+; Wizards & Wands Festival.
Wednesday, October 21
Midday Choral Concert - 12:30 p.m. - Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, Otterbein University, 30 S. Grove St.
WACKY Kids and Youth Art Workshop: Oil Pastel Sgraffito - 5:30 p.m. - Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St. Ages 6–11 scratch into layers of oil pastel to create a spooky “Scaredy Cat”; register at artscouncilofwesterville.com.
Honor Choir Concert - 6 p.m. - Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, Otterbein University, 30 S. Grove St.
Planning Commission - 6:30–8:30 p.m. - Westerville Justice Center, 229 Huber Village Blvd.
Tick, Tick... Boom! - Westerville South High School, 303 S. Otterbein Ave. Westerville South Theatre (Troupe 513) presents Jonathan Larson’s autobiographical musical; runs Oct. 21–22.
Thursday, October 22
Ham and Bean Dinner - 4:30–6:30 p.m. - Westerville Senior Center, 350 N. Cleveland Ave. Westerville Senior Association dinner with soup, cornbread, coleslaw, and dessert; dine in or carry out, $8.
Income Tax Review Board - 5–6 p.m. - [venue]
Stained Glass Workshop with Kara Chapin - 6–9 p.m. - Daylight Artist Collective, 9 E. College Ave. Registration at daylightartistcollective.com/events.
Tick, Tick... Boom! - Westerville South High School, 303 S. Otterbein Ave.
Brushes & Beasts: Fantasy Paint-Along - 6–8 p.m. - Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St. Ages 18+; Wizards & Wands Festival.
Friday, October 23
Wizards & Wands Festival: 4th Friday Celebration - 4:30–9 p.m. - Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St. Giant Bubble Show 5:30–6:15 p.m., Cooking Caravan sing-along, and Columbus Zoo’s Astounding Animals 7:30–8:15 p.m.; costumes encouraged, free.
Fourth Friday: Midnight Madness - 6–9 p.m. - Uptown Westerville, State St. Final Fourth Friday of the season; music, vendors, food trucks, and Uptown merchants open late.
Acoustic Open Mic at Java Central - 7–10 p.m. - Java Central Café, 20 S. State St. Weekly open mic.
Uptown Ghost Story Tours - 7–8:30 p.m. and 9–10:30 p.m. - begin at Otterbein Cemetery, 174 S. Knox St. Tickets $27.
The Birds - 7:30 p.m. - Curtain Players Theatre, 5691 Harlem Rd., Galena. Opening night; Conor McPherson’s adaptation of the Daphne du Maurier story that inspired the Hitchcock film.
Saturday, October 24
Westerville Central Arts & Crafts Market - 9 a.m.–3 p.m. - Westerville Central High School, 7118 Mount Royal Ave. Early bird shopping 9 a.m. ($10), general admission 10 a.m.–3 p.m. ($5); 130+ artists and craftsmen, bake sale; proceeds fund student scholarships and grants.
Cap City Muscle Annual Muscle & Classic Car Show - 10 a.m.–3 p.m. - 903 Eastwind Dr. Free for spectators, $20 to show a car; benefits Charity Newsies.
Playtime with the Play Spot – Wizards & Wands Edition - 10–11 a.m. - Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St.
Fall Fest - 3–6 p.m. - Christ Church Westerville, 471 E. College Ave. Hay ride, outdoor games, inflatables, treats, food, and vendors.
CarniFALL - 3–11 p.m. - COhatch Westerville, 240 S. State St.
Off the Charts - 7–9:30 p.m. - Java Central Café, 20 S. State St. Multi-genre hits.
Uptown Ghost Story Tours - 7–8:30 p.m. and 9–10:30 p.m. - begin at Otterbein Cemetery, 174 S. Knox St. Tickets $27.
Faculty Recital: Jim Bates, double bass - 7:30 p.m. - Riley Auditorium, Otterbein University.
The Birds - 7:30 p.m. - Curtain Players Theatre, 5691 Harlem Rd., Galena.
Sunday, October 25
Wolves: Fact vs. Myth - 2–3 p.m. - Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St. Wolf history, family life, habitat, and diet with a representative from Ohio Canid Center.
Inniswood Halloween Party - 2–4 p.m. - Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 S. Hempstead Rd. Pumpkins, crafts, games, scavenger hunts, and live animals from Ohio Wildlife Center; costumes encouraged, free.
The Birds - 2 p.m. - Curtain Players Theatre, 5691 Harlem Rd., Galena. Matinee.
Westerville Concert Band - 3 p.m. - Westerville Central High School Auditorium, 7118 Mount Royal Ave. Free admission.
Fall Festival - 5 p.m. - Grace Chapel Community Church, 7798 Big Walnut Rd.
Zombie Halloween Pool Party - 5:30–7 p.m. - Westerville Community Center, 350 N. Cleveland Ave. Haunted trick-or-treat trail and pool party with zombie lifeguards; ages 3–15, $8, registration required.
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