Things to Do in Columbus - May 23 Edition

This is the third time I've begun this post, thanks to my inability to save as I go and the trials of trying to post at a public place, relying on someone else's wireless connection.  So, hopefully my frustration won't translate into a lacking list!  I'll do my best.  This isn't my first misfortune with technology this week.  I decided to add a whole new feature to my website, but the Tinies ate part of the equipment I need to do so.  I am not joking.  At any rate, let's get on with the things to do this week/end.  It's hot outside baby!  (Three times I've written that, and I have still decided it's an acceptable thing to start off with.  I am so unoriginal)  We here in Columbus Ohio are suffering under the first air quaility alert of the year.  I usually associate air quality alerts with late July, when it's so hot and humid one feels like a dumpling in a steamer.  Just call me shumai. *save*

As always, if you have an event to add, please let me know about it.

• This Saturday (11:30am - 3:30pm) is the annual Salmon Roast at the Hills Market in Worthington.  The Hills is a lovely gourmet grocery who does a brisk business in wine and prepared foods (in a similar spirit as Weiland's); they even have a blog.  Alas, they are a little out of my "bubble."  Nonetheless, you can enjoy food, music and libations this Saturday.  Sounds like a good time.  If you don't have to work at 4.
• This Saturday (10am - 9pm) and Sunday (11am - 7pm) is Asian Festival at Franklin Park (1777 E Broad st).  Every year at Asian Festival I eat something I've never had before, and it's about the only place in Columbus where you might try durian for the first time.  Read about my day at last year's Asian Festival.
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• Who wouldn't want to go to something called "ARTpancakes?"  Saturday morning at the Dublin Arts Center, from 9am - noon, you can munch on Bob Evan's pancakes and see demonstrations, learn a few things, see animals from the wildlife preserve, and take tours of the Center.  Admission is $5 - 7125 Riverside Drive in Dublin.
• If you feel like a little drive and you're a crafty sort (I know there are loads of you out there), you might be interested in seeing the "Pieced Together" exhibit at the Decorative Arts Center in Lancaster (through June 4th).  Hours are Tuesday through Sunday 1pm - 4pm, and Fridays 6p, - 9pm as well.  The exhibit is divided into bed quilts and art quilts, and displays historic and contemporary quilts.  Best of all, admission is free.  145 E Main street in Lancaster.  Call 740.681.1423 for details. 
• This Saturday is the Grandview Art Hop, along Grandview ave from 4pm - 10pm.
• This Friday is 4th Fridays in uptown Westerville.  Shops will be open late to accomodate shoppers, and the theme of the event will be the Great Outdoors, with representatives from the Zoo and the Department of Natural Resources on hand to encourage you to get outside!
• When's the last time you had a good stroll with all of your zombie friends?  Oh?  Never?  Well, you can correct that this Saturday at the Zombie Walk at Goodale Park.  Ah, it reminds me of my "dressing up as characters from Interview with a Vampire" days.  Those were good times. Oh, is that too much information?  My apologies.  I think I might have mentioned before I was an odd duck.  Zombie walking begins at 5pm.  Should be good people watching if nothing else.
• The Actors Theatre Group will present Mary Stuart through June 7th at Schiller Park in German Village.  Performances are Thursdays through Sunday evenings at 8pm.  Bring chairs and picnics!