The Columbus Book Festival is back this weekend at the Main Library and Topiary Park on Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, July 13, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.! Meet 200+ national and local authors, enjoy talks, panels, book signings and shop the Festival Marketplace with indie booksellers, local vendors, food trucks and the Big Book Sale. Plus, for all you book lovers, be sure to check out the our Literary Columbus page and see what else makes Columbus a book lover's paradise.

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The Westerville Music & Arts Festival takes place July 12-13 at Heritage Park and Everal Barn in the heart of Westerville for a two-day, family-friendly celebration featuring 125 fine arts and crafts exhibitors, 20+ food trucks, 30 musical performances, kids entertainment, youth art exhibit, silent auction and more!

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Hamilton, the groundbreaking story of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, runs at the Ohio Theatre starting this week through July 20. As a winner of 11 Tonys, a Grammy, an Olivier Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Hamilton blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway in a revolutionary musical format that cannot be missed.

Get ready for jaw-dropping stunts, trick shots and laughs when the Dude Perfect Hero World Tour hits the stage at the Schottenstein Center on Sunday, July 13, at 6 p.m. Tyler, Cody, Garrett and twins Coby and Cory bring their viral sports comedy to life with fan-favorite challenges, audience participation, behind-the-scenes stories and plenty of surprises for an unforgettable night.

This weekend, suit up in your best galaxy-appropriate costume (think comfortable and zip-line friendly!) and get ready to soar through the night sky at ZipZone's Star Wars Night Flights on July 11-12! Can’t make it at night? No worries. The Star Wars theme continues during the day on July 12-13, and while you're at it, go ahead and make it a galactic weekend, by checking out one of the largest Star Wars fan collections in the world, Unofficial Galaxies, at COSI.

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