Step into a world of color at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens' Blooms & Butterflies exhibit in the Pacific Island Water Garden, where vibrant blooms attract dozens of exotic butterflies fluttering overhead. Watch them feed, rest and drift through the air in a constantly changing display of movement and color. Inside the Metamorphosis Lab, you can even witness butterflies emerging from their chrysalises and taking their very first flight. It’s a rare chance to see the full butterfly lifecycle up close.

This weekend, watch some of Ohio’s best high school athletes compete for a state title. The OHSAA Boys & Girls Wrestling State Championships take over the Schottenstein Center March 13–15. Just a few miles south, Nationwide Arena hosts the OHSAA Ice Hockey State Semifinals and Finals on March 14–15, bringing even more championship action to Columbus.

American alternative blues band Houndmouth headlines KEMBA Live! on Friday, March 13, with opener The Bends. Known for their blend of folk-rock, indie and Americana influences, the band channels the spirit of classic ’70s rock while adding their own signature harmonies. Expect an energetic show that feels just as at home in an intimate venue as it does on a big stage.

The Columbus Crew return home this Saturday, March 14, to face Nashville SC for Stay in the Game! Night at Lower.com Field. As part of the promotion for the 6:15 p.m. kickoff, fans can score two tickets and a custom Crew Cat plush toy. If the match isn’t in the cards this Saturday, catch Columbus Crew 2 host Toronto FC II at Lower.com Field on Sunday at 3 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated globally on March 17 in honor of Irish heritage and culture. Looking for fun ways to celebrate? Check out our blog for St. Patrick’s Day festivities happening across Columbus this weekend and next week.

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