When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25
Where: Schuster Center, 1 W. Second St., Dayton
Details: Dayton Performing Arts Alliance presents Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra’s SuperPops Series concert featuring classic country hits from legendary stars Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Johnny Cash to contemporary artists like Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw and Kacey Musgraves.
Cost: $14-$119
More info: 937-228-3630 or daytonperformingarts.org/production/country-hits
2. Classic Albums Live — “Led Zeppelin IV”
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24
Where: Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St. Dayton
Details: Dayton Live presents Classic Albums Live’s presentation of “Led Zeppelin IV.” Songs include “Rock and Roll” and “Stairway to Heaven.”
Cost: $34-$46
More info: 937-228-3630 or daytonlive.org/events/cal-led-zeppelin
3. “Ghost: The Musical”
When: Thursdays-Sundays through Feb. 9
Where: La Comedia Dinner Theatre, 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro
Details: Real-life couple Montana Iverson (Sam Wheat) and Charmien Byrd (Molly Jensen) tenderly intertwine in this pleasant local premiere concerning love, loss and letting go based on the hit Academy Award-winning 1990 film starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg. Soulful, sassy Dwan Hayes as storefront psychic Oda Mae Brown, Dylan Jackson as deceptive Carl Bruner, Kevin Ray Johnson as the furious Subway Ghost, Sam Evans as comical Mrs. Santiago, and vocalists Elana Danielle Elmore (Clara) and Sierra Jones (Louise) are among notable featured portrayals. Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard’s original score includes the classic hit “Unchained Melody” famously heard in the film.
Cost: $39-$75
More info: 937-746-4554 or lacomedia.com
Credit: JUSTIN WALTON
Credit: JUSTIN WALTON
4. Evening of underground music
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25
Where: Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St., Dayton
Details: Good Soup, The Dust Hares, Purple Ambrosia and Bone House headline an underground evening of DIY punk, grunge and more.
Cost: $10
More info: yellowcabtavern.com
5. “Die Mommie Die!”
Credit: Kirsten Pribula
Credit: Kirsten Pribula
When: Through Jan. 26; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday
Where: Beavercreek Community Theatre, 3868 Dayton-Xenia Road
Details: Charles Busch’s funny, naughty, queer-friendly and camp-tastic comedic thriller “Die Mommie Die!,” is directed with uninhibited glee by Chris Harmon. John-Michael Lander, exquisitely costumed in 1960s glamour by Janet Powell, is melodramatic as washed-up Hollywood entertainer Angela Arden, who murders her severely constipated film producer-husband Sol (comically committed Becky Howard) to the horror of her dysfunctional children Edith (playful Amber Todd) and Lance (eccentric Maren Wasser). Amy Taint as Angela’s Bible-thumping maid-turned-nemesis Bootsie Carp and Everett Green as Angela’s boytoy Tony Parker also accent Busch’s silliness. In addition to Harmon’s attractive scenic design, praiseworthy artistic contributions extend to Andrew Darr’s striking lighting design particularly late in Act 2, Diane Strohm’s humorous props, and David Sherman’s exceptional projection design that establishes period and tone with kooky finesse.
Cost: $18-$20
More info: 937-429-4737 or bctheatre.org
6. Family Skate Day - Strange Nights!
When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24
Where: RiverScape MetroPark, 237. E. Monument Ave., Dayton
Details: Skate to music inspired by the popular TV show “Stranger Things.”
Cost: $7. Visitors can rent ice skates for $3. Children 3 years old and under are free with a paying adult. There is no charge for those who are not skating.
More info: metroparks.org/ice-rink
7. St. Albert the Great Fish Fry
When: 7-11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24
Where: St. Albert the Great, 3033 Far Hills Ave., Kettering
Details: Enjoy delicious food, cold beverages, fun games and a silent auction. Carry out available.
Cost: $15 per dinner, $5 extra sandwich.
More info: stalbertthegreat.net
8. Alfred Kainga
When: Jan. 24-25; 7:30 p.m. Friday and 6:30 and 9 p.m. Saturday
Where: Dayton Funny Bone, 88 Plum St., The Greene, Beavercreek
Details: A native of Zimbabwe, Kainga moved to the United States in 2001 and began his comedy career in 2005 in Dallas, TX, where he was a two-time finalist in the Funniest Comic in Texas Competition. In 2016 he made his television debut on Comedy Central, performing in Kevin Hart’s “Hart of the City.” He has also appeared on the Chad Prather Comedy Shootout on RideTv in 2018, and is a staple feature in comedy clubs across the country as well as colleges and universities.
Cost: $22
More info: dayton.funnybone.com
9. Kettering-Centerville Kiwanis Chili Cookoff
When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25
Where: Southminster Presbyterian Church, 7001 Far Hills Avenue, Centerville
Details: Savor a variety of chili recipes and help support children and families in our community. Best Chili will be awarded and judged by Washington Township Fire Department.
Cost: $6
More info: Email kckiwanis@gmail.com.
10. I DIG PIG Grateful Dead Tribute
When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24
Where: Wandering Griffin, 3725 Presidential Drive, Beavercreek
Details: Tie-dye attire is encouraged at this Grateful Dead jam session but not required.
Cost: Free
More info: 937-369-0058 or wanderinggriffin.com
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