Weekend picks: Theater in the park, performances galore

The intrigue: Actors' Theatre of Columbus returned for the season last week with the Shakespeare classic, "The Taming of the Shrew."

• A staple of the Columbus arts scene, these extremely talented performers and storytellers put on a show that exceeds expectations of a free ticket.

Yes, but: Donations are encouraged and are key to the troupe's survival — come prepared to thank them if you enjoy the show.

What's next: The season's first show runs through June 14, with three more plays to follow.

📍 If you go: Performances at 8pm Thursday-Sunday through Sept. 6 at Schiller Park, 1000 City Park Ave.

• Free!

What else is happening:

🏓 Major League Pickleball hosts its Columbus Tournament all weekend long.

🎸 Shadowbox Live debuts "Flannel: A 90s Rock Musical" this weekend.

💃 Country starlet Megan Moroney plays the Schottenstein Center Friday night.

🪩 The Kitty Kat Ball, a "drag extravaganza" featuring performers from RuPaul's Drag Race, comes to Kemba Live Friday night.

🎧 Massive dance music fest Breakaway Festival returns to Historic Crew Stadium Friday and Saturday.

🐘 Summer party and fundraiser "Rendezoo" takes over the Columbus Zoo Saturday night.

🏈 The Aviators host the Louisville Kings Sunday evening.