Weekend picks: Help pack Nationwide Arena

The intrigue: Surging since a mid-January coaching change, the Blue Jackets are now legitimate playoff contenders and can return to the postseason for the first time since 2020 with a solid final 10 games.

What we're watching: First, the San Jose Sharks visit 5pm Saturday. Some resale tickets are still available starting at around $100.

• Sunday's 5pm puck drop against Eastern Conference foe Boston is a bigger matchup. Tickets start at around $60.

What else is happening:

🌸 The Greater Columbus Cherry Blossom Festival is underway, with events through April 25.

🎶 Forever K-Pop, a tribute concert featuring songs from HUNTR/X, BTS and more, comes to the Mershon Auditorium Saturday afternoon.

🏀 The Columbus Wizards, who played their first home game Thursday in third-tier "The Basketball League," play their second Saturday at Otterbein's Rike Center.

🎤 Popular podcaster Hannah Berner brings her standup show to the Mershon Auditorium Friday night.

🤘 Theatrical heavy metal legends GWAR bring their notorious live show to Newport Music Hall Sunday night.