Director Will Francome brings to light one of America’s most divisive issues in his latest documentary, “The Penalty,” which makes its Columbus debut this weekend. The feature-length documentary uncovers the human costs of capital punishment by following the stories of three central characters affected by ...

Thursday, Jan. 25 Introduction to Vegan Cooking, 6:30 p.m. at The Angry Baker University District, 247 King Ave. Learn how to substitute with plant-based foods, fill your pantry with vegan eats and cook a three-course meal. Tickets are $60. Unicorn Comedy Hour(ish), 7:30 p.m. at ...

Going against the trend of handheld entertainment, a new film-meets-concert event aims to remind audiences of the power of immersive art. The Wexner Center for the Arts on Thursday will present the world premiere of “A Thousand Thoughts,” a staged production and documentary about the ...

Trauma will be the focus at the Wexner Center for the Arts on Wednesday, when filmmaker James Redford’s 2016 documentary, “Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope,” will be screened and accompanied by a panel discussion. The conversation will center on trauma-informed ...

Thursday, Jan. 18 Rebelution, 7:30 p.m. at Express Live, 405 Neil Ave. The reggae band from California will perform with openers Raging Fyah. Tickets are $25 plus fees via Ticketmaster. Drunk Spelling Bee, 5 p.m. at Oddfellows Liquor Bar, 1038 N. High St. Relive the ...

This month, ReelAbilities Film Festival returns to Columbus for its fifth year and shares diverse stories through the eyes of people with disabilities. The festival’s 14 films will be screened throughout January, March, May, July, September and November. In the past, the festival was annually ...

Thursday, Jan. 11 COSI After Dark: Wizard School, 5:30 p.m. at COSI, 333 W. Broad St. This month’s event will feature activities including wand-making, muggle studies and care of magical creatures. Beverages and concessions also will be available. Admission is $18 in advance and $20 ...

Thursday, Nov. 30 Yelawolf, 7 p.m. at Newport Music Hall, 1522 N. High St. The Alabama rapper will perform with openers Mikey Mike and Big Henri. Tickets are $22.50 plus fees via Ticketmaster. A Day With(Out) Art, 6:30 p.m. at the Columbus Museum of Art, ...

An Ohio State alumnus has landed a role in the upcoming feature film, “Alan and the Fullness of Time.” Columbus-native Rich Lewis will star as NIA Agent Ettes in the faith-based drama/thriller about a young boy’s struggle with what he’s meant to do, and the ...

When Lynne Sachs celebrated her 50th birthday, she wasn’t concerned about an impending midlife crisis. Instead, she decided to celebrate with 11 New Yorkers she had never met. For her latest documentary, “Tip of My Tongue,” Sachs gathered a diverse group of men and women ...