Apr 09 Thursday
Bob Dylan’s career has lasted the better part of sixty years now. He has never gotten by on sentimentality or nostalgia. He has never repeated his successes. Dylan has always pushed his work ahead.
This show will be a phone-free experience. Use of cellphones, cameras, or recording devices will not be permitted in the performance space.
Upon arrival at the venue, all phones will be secured in Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their phones at all times and can access their phones throughout the event at designated Phone Use Area in the venue. All phones will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the event space.
Anyone seen using a cellphone during the performance will be escorted out of the venue. Guests are encouraged to bring a bank or credit card for purchases inside the venue. We appreciate your cooperation in creating a phone-free viewing experience.
Apr 10 Friday
All aboard! The Paul Busse Garden Railway is arriving at the Conservatory station.
Guests can journey with the trains through a miniature world of 51 botanical models made from all-natural plant material. Special elements to add to your itinerary include an enchanted tree hollow, two waterfalls, a bubbling brook and plantings specific to each themed destination.
Experience Blooms & Butterflies in the Pacific Island Water Garden, where hundreds of exotic butterflies glide through bright nectar flowers. As you wander the garden, you’ll see butterflies feeding, resting, and gliding through the air in an ever-changing display of color and movement. Don’t miss the Metamorphosis Lab, where you can watch butterflies take their very first flight as they emerge from their chrysalises throughout the day.
The Cardinal Health Gallery will showcase the work of artist Lance Johnson in his exhibition titled A Beautiful Journey. Using a combination of mediums such as collage, graffiti, stencils, texture, and found materials, Lance recreates the feeling of walking through a neighborhood where every wall tells a story.
The exhibition is both a celebration and a reflection of his evolution as an artist. Lance Johnson is a multi-disciplinary visual artist and muralist based in Columbus, known for his bold, expressive use of color, collage, and layered text to tell stories rooted in identity, culture, and community.
A dazzling celebration of spring! More than 140,000 tulips, daffodils, and pansies throughout the gardens and container displays combine with stars of the botanical garden. Magnolias, lilacs, cherries, viburnum, and thousands of perennials bring an exciting burst of scents and colors after a long winter slumber.
Plants bloom throughout the season starting in March and continuing through the following months.
Sign up for some artistic exploration! Children 8+ can express their own creativity with friendly staff to help! They will have a choice of 2 art projects to let their artistic ability shine! You are encouraged to bring a snack and beverage. Price includes all materials and supplies offered for projects that day.
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Come in and get a little Brush Crazy! Bloom into Spring is our featured painting. We have step by step instructions, with pictures and words for you to follow along as you customize your very own art project!
OR you can always pick something else to paint! Work at your own pace. The paint sheets show you every step along the way, from start to finish! We help you to complete your masterpiece all on your own, but there is always an extra artist on hand for assistance when needed.
Bring your favorite beverages and food!
Fun and Relaxing is what your peers have said about Brush Crazy! So, grab a friend or two or three and Paint Your Way To Fun!
🌟 Discover the beauty of Mosaic Art at Brush Crazy! Did you know that mosaic art dates back to ancient civilizations like the Romans and Greeks? 🏛️💎 Let your imagination run wild as you piece together colorful tiles to create a masterpiece! RSVP will be credited towards your in-studio purchase (Items range from $20 to $100+). We will show you how to create a mosaic on a wood cutout or ceramic using our DIY project sheet! There are several options for mosaics. 1. Paint the project with acrylics, glue on the mosaics and you are finished. 2. Glue the mosaics to the wood or ceramic & leave it with us over night to dry. Come back the next day to apply the grout and take home. 3. Do a combo of the above. Paint part of your project then create a mosaic area that you can grout if you want to. Bring your favorite beverage and snacks!
Get ready for a fun and interesting new way to paint! Create a one-of-a-kind ceramic piece by adding your favorite colors into a bed of shaving cream and then onto your chosen ceramic. Your $10.00 RSVP will be credited toward your in-studio purchase. Items range from $20 to $100+, and you will get your choice of 5 colors to use in your design. Feel free to bring your favorite beverage and snacks to enjoy while you create!
🌈✨ Get ready to make a splash with Tie-Dye at Brush Crazy! Did you know that tie-dye originated from ancient resist-dyeing techniques in Asia and Africa? 🎨💧 Come join us for a vibrant workshop where you can create your own colorful, groovy designs! Your $10.00 RSVP reserves your spot and will be credited towards your purchase. T-Shirts range from $24 to $35, Hoodies range from $43 to $55 depending on size. When you get to the studio, you will choose your shirt and 3 to 5 colors to create your project. Bring your favorite beverage and snacks!
Happens on the following Dates:Apr 8, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)Apr 15, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)Apr 18, 2026, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)May 13, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)May 20, 2026, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)May 23, 2026, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)