Get out and do something this weekend in central Ohio, June 27-30

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- To the Columbus Symphony's Patriotic Pops at the Columbus Commons to ComFest at Goodale Park, here are things to see and do this weekend in central Ohio.

Clippers vs. Storm Chasers

Huntington Park on Thursday through Sunday

• The Columbus Clippers face the Omaha Storm Chasers in a six-game series.

AJR | The Maybe Man Tour

Nationwide Arena at 7:30 p.m. on Friday

• AJR will embark on The Maybe Man Tour this spring, a 43-city arena tour across the continent.

Patriotic Pops -- A Gershwin Celebration

Columbus Commons at 8 p.m. on Saturday

• The Columbus Symphony will celebrate the holiday with a tribute to George Gershwin's hits including a special performance of "Rhapsody in Blue," which marks its 100th anniversary in 2024. 

ComFest

Goodale Park on Friday through Sunday

• ComFest, a volunteer-organized festival honoring community and activism, is returning to Goodale Park with arts and crafts, community organizations, local vendors and more.

When and where to watch July 4th fireworks in central Ohio

• Across central Ohio, cities are gearing up for July 4th fireworks, from the Buckeye Lake Area Star Spangled Tradition to Red, White & BOOM! View your local fireworks here.

Blooms and Butterflies

Franklin Park Conservatory through July 7

• Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Blooms and Butterflies has returned featuring various butterflies from around the world inside the largest indoor biome at the conservatory.

Disney's 'The Lion King'

Ohio Theatre through July 7

• More than 100 million people around the world have seen Disney's Broadway production of "The Lion King." Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, "The Lion King" features some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, by Tony Award-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice.