Toast to Mom 

There are several Mother’s Day events this weekend to celebrate Mom

By Joe Frye 

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11 and plenty of spots throughout the city are offering everything from garden tea to dance performances to salad bars and more, making the day feel special. Here are some brunches around the city for those looking to treat the mothers in their lives. 

Tea in the Garden 

Set among topiary sculptures recreating Georges Seurat’s “A Sunday on La Grande Jatte,” Columbus Modern Dance Company (CoMo) will be hosting mothers for a garden tea party this Sunday. A free event, attendees follow the dancers through the topiary garden, as the dancers entertain and tea and cookies are served. Reservations required 

Free, May 10 and 11, 2 p.m. Make your reservations here. 

Bubbles & Brunch at The Kitchen 

Hosted by The Kitchen, the event hall in German Village, this Mother’s Day brunch features a salad bar, desserts and a “mom-osa” bar. Included with tickets to the event, the brunch includes a welcome glass of champagne, a cheese board for appetizers and a Niçoise salad bar alongside a Boston cream puff pastry for dessert. On the salad bar, guests can enjoy herbed chicken and tofu, boiled eggs, dijon vinaigrette, ginger tuna and more.  

$85, May 11, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.  More information and reservations on The Kitchen’s website.  

Beautiful Me Mother’s Day Tea 

Looking to replicate a traditional tea party, the Beautiful Me Mother’s Day tea invites women and girls to “put on their pearls” and come and enjoy appetizers, desserts and crumpets and of course tea. Hosted by Dr. Taketa Williams, the event will also feature cash prize giveaways and live music.  

$25, May 10, 1-4 p.m., Tickets available on EventBrite.