Events listed for Saturday, Aug. 16
Yes And: Opening Day Exhibition Tour — 9 to 11:30 a.m., Columbus Visitors Center, 506 Fifth St., Columbus. Start the day with a guided tour of Yes And Exhibition, during which all 13 participants will reintroduce themselves and unveil their completed work. Free. Tickets and information: www.eventbrite.com.
Columbus Farmers Market — 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Columbus City Hall, 123 Washington St., Columbus. Enjoy several vendor and brunch options, as well as live music from Ruben Guthrie.
Hooks and Needles — 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. The Hooks and Needles program is for all types of needle crafters to gather, create and socialize.
Yes And: Curatorial Conversation — 1:30 to 3 p.m., First Christian Church, 531 Fifth St., Columbus. Join the Yes And Curatorial Team in a welcoming conversation about community, architecture, art and design. The seven Curatorial Partners will discuss the curatorial theme, Yes And, and ideas explored through the two-year cycle. Free. Tickets and information: www.eventbrite.com.
“Alexander Girard, Reverberations – Forever” 411 Exhibition Opening — 3:30 p.m., This exhibition curated by Rick Valicenti and Suzie Shin will celebrate Alexander Girard, one of the most influential voices of 20th century design with personal ties to Columbus. Presented by Columbus Area Arts Council in celebration of Exhibit Columbus.
India Day — 4 to 10 p.m., Fourth Street, Columbus. Celebrate India’s Independence Day with dancing, music, food and a DJ. Free admission.
Yes And: Avenue of Architects Celebration — 5:30 to 10 p.m., 5th Street Avenue of Architects, 506 Fifth St., Columbus. The Yes And Opening Day will conclude with an epic celebration on the Avenue of Architects between Eliel Saarinen’s First Christian Church and I. M. Pei’s Bartholomew County Public Library. Food trucks, specialty drink vendors and a DJ will kick off the party at 5:30 p.m. The grand finale Variety Show and Participant Ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. on the Library Plaza. Free. Tickets and information: www.eventbrite.com.
Terrorz Roller Derby Home Bout — 6 to 8:30 p.m., Columbus Skateland, 2660 N. Talley Road, Columbus. Featuring the hometown Terrorz vs. Black n Bluegrass. Tickets are $10 in advance and $13 at the door. Kids ages 10-and-under can attend for free. Tickets and information: www.facebook.com/terrorzrollerderby/.
Dan Fogelburg Tribute Concert — 7 p.m., The Pixy Theatre, 111 S. Walnut St., Edinburgh. Bomar & Ritter and Friends will present a tribute to singer Dan Fogelburg at 7 p.m., with an Open Mic session from 1 to 4 p.m. Cost is $25. Tickets and information: www.brownpapertickets.com.
