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This list covers a range of events, for people who enjoy a range of entertainment options.

About this listing

This calendar is compiled by contributing writer Don Thrasher. This feature is published on the last Friday of each month.

Event organizers are welcome to email event information (for possible inclusion in the next month’s Active Dayton monthly calendar) to donaldthrasher8@aol.com. Emails should include a publishable phone number or website address and must be sent by the 15th of the month. The message subject line should say “consider for monthly calendar.”

March 1

Coin Show: The Dayton-Kettering Coin Club hosts this annual event. I.U.E. Hall, 1675 Woodman Drive, Dayton. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. 937-294-0601.

Rhythm of the Dance: It’s an evening of Celtic Dance. Kuss Auditorium, Clark State Performing Arts Center, 300 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield. 7 p.m. $30. 937-328-3847 or www.clarkstate.edu.

Barry Manilow: The legendary singer performs at Nationwide Arena, West Nationwide Boulevard, Columbus. 7:30 p.m. $19.75-$129.75. 937-228-2323 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Lofty Aspirations: The local improv comedy troupe performs at Wiley’s Comedy Joint, 101 Pine St., Dayton. 8 p.m. $5. 937-224-5653 or www.wileyscomedy.com.

March 4

Ohio Means Jobs: A youth career fair is held at Dayton Convention Center, 22 E. Fifth St., Dayton. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. 937-333-4700 or www.daytonconventioncenter.com.

March 5-9

“Parallel Lives”: Two actresses play multiple characters, both women and men, in this stage comedy. Schuster Center, Mathile Theatre, Second and Main streets, Dayton. 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with 2 p.m. matinees on Saturday and Sunday. $20. 937-228-3630 or www.ticketcenterstage.com.

March 5-Aug. 31

“Andrew Hendrixson: Not Yet Fallen”: You + 4 Artists and Culture works present this exhibition featuring the works of the artist from Mount Vernon. Springfield Museum of Art, 107 Cliff Park Road, Springfield. 937-325-4673 or www.springfieldart.museum.

March 6

First Friday Art Hop: The monthly city-wide celebration of arts, culture, local commerce and more returns to various locations in downtown Dayton. 5 p.m. Free. 937-224-1518 or www.downtowndayton.org.

“The Cline Show” opening reception: This annual exhibition showcasing college and university art and design students from around the region opens at Dayton Visual Arts Center, 118 N. Jefferson St., Dayton. 5 to 8 p.m. Free. The exhibition is on display through April 11. 937-224-3822 or www.daytonvisualarts.org.

Contra Dance Party: This monthly event features the music of the Rosenthorns with Darlene Underwood calling. Michael Solomon Pavilion, 2917 Berkley Ave., Kettering. 8 p.m. All ages welcome. No experience required because the caller teaches all dances during a 7:30 p.m. instructional class. $7 adults, $5 students with valid ID and free children 12 and younger. Contra Dance Parties continue through May. www.daytoncontra.org.

March 6-7

Eddie Griffin: The actor-comedian returns to Funny Bone Comedy Club, 88 Plum St., The Greene, in Beavercreek. 7:30 and 10 p.m. $30-$90. 937-429-LAFF (5233) or www.daytonfunnybone.com.

March 7

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The 19th annual Auction Gala and Comedy Show: The Antioch School hosts its annual fundraiser in Antioch College’s Foundry Theatre, 920 Corry St., Yellow Springs. 6-11 p.m. $20 or $100 for six tickets. www.antiochschool.org.

Corky’s Old Time Rock & Roll Band: The local cover band performs at the American Czechoslovakian Club, 922 Valley St., Dayton. 7-11 p.m. $14 per person. Reservations if desired: Mary Chidester at 937-287-4275 or www.accdayton.

Shooter Jennings: The modern-day outlaw country artist performs with openers Waymore’s Outlaws, Mack McKenzie and Jamie Suttle. Oddbody’s Music Room, 5418 Burkhardt Road, Dayton. 7 p.m. $22 in advance, $28 at the door. www.oddbodys.com.

Symphonic Springsteen: Musician Matt Ryan has been paying tribute to The Boss since 2000 but he and his band presents its first concert with strings for the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra’s Rockin’ Orchestra Series. Schuster Center. 8 p.m. $29-$81. Discounts available for seniors 60+, students, military and educators. Ticket Center Stage.

Brass Tracks: The eight-piece band presents an evening of Earth, Wind and Fire, Chicago, Blood Sweat and Tears and other horn-heavy acts. Gilly’s, 132 S. Jefferson St., Dayton. 9 p.m. $10. 937-228-8414 or www.gillysjazz.com.

Andy Gabbard: The Buffalo Killers guitarist celebrates the release of his new solo album, “Fluff.” Blind Bob’s, 430 E. Fifth St., Dayton. 9 p.m. Me Time and Big Time Pharaohs also perform. $5. 937-938-6405 or www.blindbobs.com.

March 7-May 31

“American Impressionism: The Lure of the Artists’ Colony”: The Year of American Art begins at Dayton Art Institute with a comprehensive exhibition featuring more than 100 works by American Impressionists. DAI, 456 Belmonte Park N., Dayton. $14 adults and $11 seniors (60+), students (18+ with ID) and active military, $6 youth (7-17). 937-223-4ART (4278) or www.daytonartinstitute.org.

March 8

Sound and Song: This chamber program features performers from Dayton Opera’s Artists-in-Residence program. Dayton Art Institute. 3 p.m. $22. Discounts available for seniors 60+, students, military and educators. Ticket Center Stage.

“The Fall League”: The new documentary following more than 100 male softball players age 63 and older from Dayton-based Cuny-Zink American League is presented at The Neon, 130 E. Fifth St., Dayton. 3:30 p.m. Doors open at 3 p.m. $7. 937-222-8452 or www.neonmovies.com.

“Mozart’s Vienna”: Bach Society of Dayton presents this concert with a 6:30 p.m. preview from Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra’s artistic director Neal Gittleman. Kettering Adventist Church, 3939 Stonebridge Road, Kettering. 7:30 p.m. $18 adults, $10 students. The 2014-15 season, “Music, The Universal Language,” concludes with “South American Accents” on May 10. 937-294-BACH (2224) or www.bachsocietyofdayton.org.

Nathan Heuer and Bill Franz: Opening reception for new solo exhibitions by these two artists. Rosewood Arts Centre, 2655 Olson Drive, Kettering. 2-4 p.m. Free. Heuer’s “Fallow Ground” and Franz’s “Dayton at Work and Play” are on display through April 3. 937-296-0294 or www.rosewood.ketteringoh.org.

March 10

Mid-Day Arts Café: Victoria Theatre Association’s ongoing lunchtime series devoted to local arts groups presents an installment on Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. The Schuster Center’s Mathile Theatre. Noon to 1 p.m. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. The $15 admission includes a complete box lunch from Citilites Restaurant & Bar. Ticket Center Stage.

Gaelic Storm: The Celtic group performs in concert. Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati. 8 p.m. $30. 937-228-2323 or www.ticketmaster.com.

March 10-22

“Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike”: Human Race Theatre Company presents this contemporary farce by award-winning playwright Christopher Durang. Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton. 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday with 2 p.m. matinees Saturday and Sunday. $25-$77 Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday evening, $25-$87 Friday and Saturday and Sunday matinee. 937-228-3630 or www.ticketcenterstage.com

March 11

Maroon 5: The pop-rockers bring their latest tour to Nationwide Arena, West Nationwide Boulevard, Columbus. 7:30 p.m. $29.50-$125. 937-228-2323 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Stelth Ulvang: The pianist for the Lumineers brings his solo show to Canal Public House, 308 E. First St., Dayton. 9 p.m. $7 in advance, $10 at the door. Starving in the Belly of the Whale, David Payne, Denny Cottle and Michael Tomlinson will also perform. 937-461-9343 or www.canalpublichouse.com.

March 12

Vectren Jazz & Beyond series: A new season begins in Dayton Art Institute’s Shaw Gothic Cloister. 5:30-8 p.m. $8 non-members, free for DAI members.

Wine and Yoga: This monthly program pairs moderate yoga for all levels with a sampling of wines. Schuster Center’s Wintergarden. 6:30 to 8 p.m. $20. Must be 21 or older. 937-228-3630 or www.ticketcenterstage.com.

March 13

Swearing at Motorists: Dayton expat Dave Doughman returns from Germany to support his band’s latest album, “While Laughing the Joker Tells the Truth.” Blind Bob’s, Dayton. 9 p.m. $8 advance, $10 at the door. Local bands Oh Condor and Dear Fawn will also perform.

March 13-14

Dayton Does Dayton: The fifth annual tribute to original local music returns to Gilly’s in Dayton. 8 p.m. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday. $7.

“Britten’s War Requiem”: Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra will be joined by guest conductor Keith Lockhart, soprano Ellie Duhn, tenor Matthew DiBattista, baritone Justin Hopkins, the DPO chorus, Wright State University Choirs and Kettering Children’s Choir. Schuster Center. 8 p.m. $11-$61 adults, $8-$14 students. Ticket Center Stage.

March 13-22

“Fix Me, Jesus”: Brian Sharp directs the regional premier of Helen Sneed’s play about a Texas politician struggling with personal demons. Dayton Playhouse, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. $13, $16, $18. 937-424-8477 or www.daytonplayhouse.org.

March 14

Harrigan’s St. Patrick’s 5K: The annual fundraising run returns to Harrigan’s Tavern, 4070 Marshall Road, Kettering. 9:30 a.m. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. $20 until March 9, $25 day of race. 937-432-9710 or www.harrigans5k.com.

“Get Up and Dance! Community Matinee”: Dayton Contemporary Dance presents a special concert. The KROC Center, 1000 N. Keowee St., Dayton. Noon. $10 adults. 937-228-3630 or www.ticketcenterstage.com.

St. Paddy’s Day Bar Crawl: The eighth annual event focused on the Brown Street area, makes stops at Flanagan’s Pub, Milano’s, Tim’s and other locations. 4-11 p.m. $10 wristband and mug, $20 wristband, mug and shirt.

Cabbage Roll Dinner: Ida’s homemade entree is served alongside mashed potatoes, applesauce, rye bread and dessert. Liederkranz Turner, 1400 E. Fifth St., Dayton. 6 p.m. $12 adults, $7 children under 10. Reservations required by March 8. 937-252-5546 or www.daytongermanclub.org.

Black & White Masquerade Party: The annual gala event returns to Springfield Museum of Art, 107 Cliff Park Road, Springfield. $25 museum members, $35 nonmembers7. 937-325-4673 or www.springfieldart.museum.

Tom Green: The actor-television host brings his stand-up act to Wiley’s Comedy Joint in Dayton for one night. 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. $22.50.

Neal McCoy: The platinum-selling country artist performs in concert. Kuss Auditorium, Clark State Performing Arts Center, 300 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield. 8 p.m. $20-$60. 937-328-3847 or www.clarkstate.edu.

March 14-15

Shop ‘Til You Drop: This event features more than 170 booths featuring crafts, clothing, jewelry and more. Hara Arena, 1001 Shiloh Springs Road, Trotwood. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. $2. 937-278-4776 or www.haracomplex.com.

March 15

Cirque de La Symphonie: This expansive performance troupe presents its traveling show designed for music halls. Schuster Center. 3 p.m. $22. Discounts available for seniors 60+, students, military and educators. Ticket Center Stage.

Duane Malinowski Polka Band: Dance polka music and other styles at the American Czechoslovakian Club, 922 Valley St., Dayton. 3-7 p.m. $14 per person. Reservations if desired: Mary Chidester at 937-287-4275 or www.accdayton.

March 16-17

St. Patrick’s Day party: The annual celebration returns to Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Ave., Dayton. 6 p.m. Monday, 5 a.m. Tuesday. 937-224-7822 or www.dubpub.com.

March 18

New World Wines: Dayton Art Institute’s International Food and Wine pairings series with chef Renee McClure and wine educator Bill Hardgrove returns to Leo’s Bistro. 6-8 p.m. $75 per person. Advance registration required.

Neil Diamond: The legendary singer brings his world tour 2015 to Schottenstein Center, 555 Borror Drive, Columbus. 8 p.m. $39.50-$150. 937-228-2323 or www.ticketmaster.com.

March 20

All That Remains: The hard rock act performs with openers Letters to the Blind and I, Apollo. Oddbody’s Music Room, Dayton. 7 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

March 20-22

Dayton Home and Garden Show: The massive event returns to Dayton Convention Center. Noon to 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $6 in advance at Kroger, $8 at the door. Free for children 12 and younger and active military personnel with proper ID. www.daytonhomeandgardenshow.com.

“Peter Pan”: Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra joins Dayton Ballet for this production featuring a score by Carmen DeLeone and choreography by Septime Webre. Schuster Center. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with 3 p.m. matinees Saturday and Sunday. $23-$78. Discounts available for seniors 60+, students, military and educators. Ticket Center Stage.

March 20-22 and 27-29

“The Phantom Tollbooth”: Kettering Children’s Theatre presents this play featuring area youth ages 9 to 14. Rosewood Arts Centre, Kettering. $7 adults, $5 children 12 and younger. E-mail rosewood@ketteringoh.org.

March 21

Bowl for Kids’ Sake: It’s time to hit the lanes again for the annual fundraiser for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Greater Miami Valley. Poelking Woodman Lanes, 3200 Woodman Dr., Kettering. 1, 3 or 5 p.m. Free. 937-220-6850 or www.bbbsgmv.org.

Sugar Grove: The local bluegrass band performs at Mayflower Arts Center, 9 W. Main St., in Troy at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. Doors open at 7 p.m. $10 advance, $12 at the door. 937-552-5848 or www.mayflowerartscenter.com.

Artemis Center’s Mardi Gras Gala: The organization that supports victims of domestic abuse hosts this 25th anniversary event in Sinclair Community College, Ponitz Center, 444 W. Third St., Dayton. 6:30 p.m. 937-222-7233.

Vince Gill: The country singer performs in concert. Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati. 8 p.m. $47-$65. 937-228-2323 or www.ticketmaster.com.

Eric Church: The country star performs with openers Drive-By Truckers. US Bank Arena, 100 Broadway, Cincinnati. 7:30 p.m. $48-$62.50. 937-228-2323 or www.ticketmaster.com.

March 21-May 31

“In the Garden: Works on Paper from the Permanent Collection”: The exhibition draws from works focused on outdoor spaces. Dayton Art Institute’s North & South Galleries. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Free for museum members and children 6 and younger. $14 adults and $11 seniors (60+), students (18+ with ID) and active military, $6 youth (7-17).

March 22

Amstel Quartet: Chamber Music Yellow Springs presents the group in concert at the Presbyterian Church, 314 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs. 7:30 p.m. $20 adults, $7 fulltime students with ID. 937-374-8800 or www.cmys.org.

March 23-April 30

Catholic School exhibition: Students from local schools present their work at K12 Gallery for Young People, 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton. Gallery hours are 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. 937-461-5149 or www.k12gallery.com.

March 23

Coral Kingdoms and Empires of Ice: The 2015 National Geographic Live Series from Victoria Theatre Association and FiveRivers MetroParks continues with husband-and-wife underwater photographers David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes. Victoria Theatre. 7 p.m. $21-$36, $16 students. Ticket Center Stage.

March 24

Leon Russell: The inductee into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, performs in concert. Victoria Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Cost: $30-$50. Group, military and student discounts are available. Ticket Center Stage.

March 25

Cityfolk Celebration Fundraiser: This event is a fundraiser for the second annual Cityfolk Celebration at Courthouse Square on June 27. BD’s Mongolian Grill, 4488 Glengarry Drive, The Greene, Beavercreek. 5 p.m. $25 adults, $7 children 2-10, which includes stir fry bowl, soup, salad and fountain drink. 937-609-4957 or e-mail cityfolkreunion@gmail.com.

March 26-29

John Henton: The actor-comedian performs at the Funny Bone Comedy Club at The Greene. 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Sunday, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $15-$45 Thursday and Sunday, $17-$47 Friday and Saturday.

March 27

Up Close and Personal with Robert Priore: Dayton Contemporary Dance Company presents this open rehearsal with the local dancer troupe and the rising choreographer. DCDC Studios, 840 Germantown St., Dayton. 11:30 a.m. $15. Ticket Center Stage.

Gerald Albright & Chante Moore: The jazz saxophonist and the R&B chanteuse join forces for this concert. Schuster Center. 7:30 p.m. $32-$97. Ticket Center Stage.

March 27-28

Arlen Schumer artist meet-and-greet: The comic book artist, a featured guest at Gem City Comic Con, presents his work at Rosewood Arts Centre, Kettering. 6 p.m. Free.

March 27-29

Dayton World of Wheels: The second annual auto show features classic cars, hot rods, race cars, trucks and more. Dayton Expo Center, 3900 McCauley Drive, Dayton. 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. $10 adults, $5 children 7-14 and free kids under 7. 937-938-7237 or www.daytonworldofwheels.com.

“Jesus Christ Superstar”: Stars Ted Neeley (Jesus) and Barry Dennen (Pilate) will appear for Q&A and meet-and-greets with each screening. Little Art Theatre, 247 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. $16.50. 937-767-7671 or www.littleart.com.

March 28

Dinosaur Train Live: The stars of the hit PBS series present this program for ages 3-6. Victoria Theatre. 1 and 4 p.m. $15. Ticket Center Stage.

March 28

Dayton Nets Fish Fry: The youth basketball program holds its ninth annual fundraiser. Corpus Christi Church, 200 Homewood Ave., Dayton. 6-11 p.m. $15 advance, $20 at the door. www.daytonnets.com.

The Officials: The local band performs at the American Czechoslovakian Club, 922 Valley St., Dayton. 7-11 p.m. $10 per person. Reservations if desired: Mary Chidester at 937-287-4275 or www.accdayton.

Big Smo: The Southern rapper performs with Hayden Carpenter and DJ Orig. Oddbody’s Music Room, Dayton. 7 p.m. $17 in advance, $20 at the door.

March 28-29

Gem City Comic Con: The 10th annual event returns to Nutter Center, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Fairborn. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. $8 per day or $15 for weekend pass. 937-775-4789 or www.nuttercenter.com.

March 29

Fantastic Brass: This chamber concert features musicians from the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of conductor Patrick Reynolds. Dayton Art Institute, Renaissance Auditorium. 3 p.m. $22 adults. Discounts available for seniors 60+, students, military and educators. Ticket Center Stage.

Ohio State Men’s Glee Club: Miami Valley Community Concert Association presents the celebrated vocal group. Centerville Performing Arts Center, 500 E. Franklin St., Centerville. 4 p.m. $30 adults, $5 students first grade through college. 937-297-0463 or www.mvcconcert.org.

March 30

An Evening With Garrison Keillor: The author and host of “A Prairie Home Companion” presents this program for ages 13 and older. Schuster Center. 7 p.m. $25-$80. Ticket Center Stage.

March 30-31

“The God Box, A Daughter’s Story”: Mary Lou Quinlan presents her one-woman, one-act play based on her New York Times’ best-selling book. University of Dayton, Kennedy Union Boll Theatre, 300 College Park Drive, Dayton, 7 p.m. $15-$50. Group rates available. Monday’s performance includes “Writing Your Heart Out,” a “Talk Back” session onstage with Quinlan and local writers. Tuesday’s performance, emceed by WHIO-TV’s Cheryl McHenry, features “A Mother’s Bond,” a “Talk Back” with Quinlan and Betsy Bombeck. www.udayton.edu or 937-229-2545.