Here’s more information on those and other events.
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Jurassic Quest
When: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27
Where: Dayton Convention Center, 22 E. 5th. St., Dayton
Details: Touted as North America’s “largest and most realistic dinosaur event,” Jurassic Quest is an interactive, family-friendly experience through the Cretaceous, Jurassic and Triassic Periods. Activities include bounce houses, dinosaur crafts, fossil digs, dinosaur rides, and walking dinosaur and baby dinosaur shows.
Cost: $19-$36; Sellouts expected so you’re encouraged to buy in advance. Timed entry slots vary per day.
More info: jurassicquest.com
“Finding Wright”
When: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27
Where: Schuster Center, Second and Main streets, Dayton
Details: Dayton Performing Arts Alliance presents Dayton Opera’s “Finding Wright,” the world premiere of this story about Katharine Wright, sister of Orville and Wilbur. The opera is collaboration between librettist Andrea Fineberg, composer Laura Kaminsky stage director Kathleen Clawson, and the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of conductor Susanne Sheston.
Cost: $5-$100
More info: 937-228-3630 or www.daytonlive.org
“Inside Out”
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 and 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27
Where: Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton
Details: Dayton Contemporary Dance Company’s 53rd season continues with “Inside Out.” The program features the world premiere of three new pieces, including “Human Nature” choreographed by company member Countess V. Winfrey. Dayton Jazz Ensemble will perform.
Cost: $33 to $53
More info: 937-228-3630 or www.daytonlive.org
ABC Night
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26
Where: Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, 2600 Dewesse Pkwy., Dayton
Details: Dayton Society of Natural History hosts ABC Night, an evening of bourbon, cigars and exploration with Jason and Tia Trimbach. More than 100 bottles of bourbon will be available to sample including Blanton’s Single Barrel, Buffalo Trace and Sazerac Rye.
Cost: Suggested donation is $200 per couple, which supports updates at SunWatch Indian Village Archaeological Park
More info: 937-275-7431 or www.boonshoftmuseum.org
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Harlem Quartet with Aldo López-Gavilán
When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27
Where: University of Dayton’s Sears Recital Hall, Jesse Philips Humanities Center, 300 College Park, Dayton
Details: Harlem Quartet was founded in New York in 2006 by Ilmar Gavilán. The ensemble is currently performing select shows his brother Aldo López-Gavilán. University of Dayton’s ArtsLIVE season 2021-2022 Vanguard Legacy Concert features one such collaboration from the Cuban-born siblings.
Cost: Free for UD students, $18 general admission, $15 seniors 60 and older and UD alumni, $10 UD employees and retirees, $5 youth and students younger than 21
More info: 937-229-2545 or udayton.edu
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“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare: Abridged”
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27
Where: Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown
Details: Xenia Area Community Theater presents “The Complete Works of Shakespeare: Abridged,” the irreverent comedic stage play based on the works of William Shakespeare. This production is made possible in part from a grant from the Middletown Community Foundation.
Cost: $25 reserved seats
More info: sorgoperahouse.org
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Naughty Professor
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Where: Beavercreek High School, Alumni Auditorium, 2660 Dayton Xenia Road, Beavercreek
Details: The members of New Orleans-based Naughty Professor were students in Loyola University’s jazz program when they formed the group in 2010. The six-piece outfit closes out the Weekend of Jazz at Beavercreek High School with a public performance.
Cost: Reserved seats are $20 adults, $15 students K-12 and seniors 65 and older
More info: www.weekendofjazz.org
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Live Action Short Films at The Neon
When: 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25-Sunday, Feb. 27; 3:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28 and Tuesday, March 1; 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 2.
Where: The Neon, 130 E. Fifth St., Dayton
Details: The Neon presents this year’s Oscar Nominated Shorts: Live Action. Issues range from human/international women’s rights to the indictment of the judicial system. Films include “The Long Goodbye,” co-written and starring Academy Award nominee Riz Ahmed (“Sound of Metal”).
Cost: $6.50-$10.50
More info: neonmovies.com
