Olivia Rodrigo, a ‘Titanic’ Exhibit, Black Violin and More Things to See and Do in March

A curated list of things to see and do in Columbus for the month of March

Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade 

March 9

After enjoying an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast (with green syrup, of course) at Sells Middle School, head to Historic Dublin to take in the annual parade at 11 a.m., featuring bagpipers, inflatables, marching bands and more. The St. Paddy’s Day fun continues at nearby taverns and restaurants afterward. visitdublinohio.com 

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition 

March 9 to Sept. 2

Travel back in time to the Titanic’s fateful voyage in COSI’s latest exhibit. Visitors receive a replica boarding pass of an actual passenger before journeying through more than 350 recovered artifacts and full-size room re-creations, capped off by a simulated iceberg. COSI hosted Titanic in 2010, but this return appearance includes a different mix of artifacts. cosi.org  

Olivia Rodrigo in Concert

March 22

This former Disney star broke all sorts of records with her first single, “Drivers License,” and it wasn’t a fluke; Rodrigo’s 2021 debut album, Sour, went quadruple platinum. Last fall, she followed it up with Guts and another hit single, “Vampire.” And when she takes the stage at Nationwide Arena, she’ll only be a month into her 21st year. nationwidearena.com 

Black Violin: The Experience Tour 

March 24

Classically trained instrumentalists Kev Marcus (violin) and Wil B. (viola), known as the Florida-based duo Black Violin, have redefined what a classical concert can look and sound like. The two-time Grammy-nominated act brings its unique blend of classical and hip-hop music to the Ohio Theatre for a Sunday evening performance. capa.com  

‘Jeanne Dielman’ Screening

March 26

This strange, mundane and weirdly hypnotic 1975 melodrama saw its profile raised significantly in 2022 when it was named the greatest film of all time in the decennial Sight and Sound critics survey. See what the fuss is all about at a rare Central Ohio screening, part of the Drexel’s Tuesday Film Parlor series. drexel.net  

Opportunities to Give Back 

March 14 | Red Jacket Bash 

Celebrate City Year Columbus’ 30th anniversary at this party at the Kee event space in Downtown Columbus. Enjoy music, guest speakers and food and drink as you support the education organization that places AmeriCorps members at Columbus City Schools. cityyear.org/columbus 

March 15 | ProMusica Soirée 

Broadway performer Joshua Henry (“Hamilton,” “Carousel,” “Waitress”) will headline this annual benefit and concert, which includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and desserts prior to the Southern Theatre performance. Proceeds support the orchestra’s artistic and outreach programs. promusicacolumbus.org  

Volunteer at Sibling Clubhouse, Ongoing 

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking adult volunteers for its Sibling Clubhouse, a place for preschool and school-aged children to play while their brothers and sisters are in the hospital. nationwidechildrens.org  

This story is from the March 2024 issue of Columbus Monthly.