The Boxcar Suite: The local band lead by Tim Pritchard celebrates the release of a new EP. Trolley Stop, 530 E. Fifth St., Dayton. 9 p.m. 937-461-1101 or www.trolleystopdayton.com.
APRIL 1 & 2
Erma 101: Author/humorist/feminist scholar Gina Barreca will discuss the work of Erma Bombeck. University of Dayton, River Campus, 1700 S. Patterson, Dayton. 3:30 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m. Saturday. Free. www.udayton.edu.
"Romeo and Juliet": Dayton Ballet and Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra presents this ballet featuring choreography by Septime Webre. Schuster Center, Second and Main streets, Dayton. 8 p.m. $9-$61. 937-228-3630 or www.ticketcenterstage.com.
Todd Yohn: The veteran comedian returns to Wiley's Comedy Joint, 101 Pine St., Dayton. 8 p.m. Friday, 7:15 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday. $10 online, $15 at the door. 937-224-5653 or www.wileyscomedy.com.
APRIL 1-9
"The Wild Party": Dare to Defy Productions presents this musical by Andrew Lippa. Schuster Center, Mathile Theatre, Dayton. 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday. $21.50. www.ticketcenterstage.com.
APRIL 2
Gem City Drink and Draw: Gem City Comic Con partners with Rosewood Arts Centre for this program featuring professional comic book creators. Rosewood, 2655 Olson Drive, Kettering. 8-11 p.m. Free. Must be 21 and over to attend. Proceeds benefit the Kettering Parks Foundation. 937-296-0294 or www.playkettering.org.
"Battle of the Sexes": Metaphorically Speaking presents this third anniversary performance featuring poetry, dance and music. Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton. 8 p.m. $30-$80. www.ticketcenterstage.com.
Noah Wotherspoon Band: The local blues guitarist performs with special guest Greg Hart. Gilly's, 132 S. Jefferson St., Dayton. 8 p.m. $10. 937-228-8414 or www.gillysjazz.com.
Mr. Fahrenheit & the Loverboys: The Columbus band shares the stage with Nightbeast. Blind Bob's, 430 E. Fifth St., Dayton. 9 p.m. 937-938-6405 or www.blindbobs.com.
APRIL 2 & 3
Gem City Comic Con: Mark Waid, Mike Norton, John Ostrander and Ryan Bodenheim are among the guest creators at the annual event, now at its new location at Dayton Convention Center, 22 E. Fifth St., Dayton. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. $8 per day, $15 for weekend pass. Kids under 12 are free with paid adult. 937-333-4700 or www.gemcitycomiccon.com.
APRIL 2-JUNE 26
"Into the Ether: Contemporary Light Artists": This new exhibition features work examining atmospheric changes, human perception and individual experiences. Dayton Art Institute, Renaissance Auditorium, 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Free for museum members, students and youth. Nonmembers are $8 adults, $5 seniors, groups and active military. 937-223-4ART (4278) or www.daytonartinstitute.org.
APRIL 3
Wright State International Festival: Innovations Around the World is the theme of this event featuring international food, live music, cultural performances and international beer. Nutter Center, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Fairborn. 1-5 p.m. Free. 937-775-4789 or www.nuttercenter.com.
Mike Paramore: The stand-up comedian is town for one night at the Funny Bone Comedy Club, 88 Plum St., The Greene, Beavercreek. 7:30 p.m. $10-$40. 937-429-LAFF (5233) or www.daytonfunnybone.com.
APRIL 4
Ami Vitale: National Geographic Live presents a program with the award-winning photographer. Victoria Theatre, Dayton. 7 p.m. $22-$27. www.ticketcenterstage.com.
APRIL 5-19 APRIL 21
Dayton Jewish International Film Festival: The annual fest hosts an opening reception at the Mosaic Institute of Greater Dayton, 43 S. Main St., Miamisburg. 6:30 p.m. Screenings are presented at various locations including The Neon in Dayton, and The Little Art Theatre in Yellow Springs. Times vary. Individual screenings are $9 adults, $8 students. Festival passes are $75. 937-610-1555 or www.jewishdayton.org.
APRIL 7
"In the Mood": The touring show, now in its 22nd season, revisits the songs of the Big Band era. Victoria Theatre, Dayton. 2 and 7:30 p.m. $29-$54. www.ticketcenterstage.com.
Smile Empty Soul: The group is supporting its new EP with a spring tour. Rockstar Pro Arena, 1106 E. Third St., Dayton. 6 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. The Veer Union, Saving Abel and others will also perform. www.rockstarprowrestling.com.
APRIL 7-24
"One Slight Hitch": Human Race Theatre Co. presents this comedic play by Lewis Black. Loft Theatre, 126 N. Main St., Dayton. 8 p.m. most shows, 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. $32-$40. www.ticketcenterstage.com.
APRIL 8
The Black Dahlia Murder: The metal band performs with special guests Fallujah, Disentomb and Engraved Darkness. Oddbody's Music Room, 5418 Burkhardt Road, Dayton. 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. $20-$25. 937-813-4272 or www.oddbodys.com.
APRIL 8 & 9
An Evening with Kenny G: The smooth jazz saxophonist joins the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. Schuster Center, Dayton. 8 p.m. $21-$78. www.ticketcenterstage.com.
APRIL 8-10
Million Dollar Quartet: The 2015-2016 Projects Unlimited Star Attractions presents the popular show. Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton. 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. $55-$75. 937-228-3630 or www.ticketcenterstage.com.
APRIL 8-16
"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest": Nelson Sheeley directs Ken Kesey's powerful tale of a charming rogue in a mental institution. Sinclair Community College, Blair Hall Theatre, 444 W. Third St., Dayton. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m. Tuesday and 7 p.m. Thursday. $15 all shows expect for $10 on November 12. www.sinclair.edu/tickets.
APRIL 9
Comic Book Studio Day: The third annual event is for ages 10 and older. Rosewood Arts Centre, Kettering. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $20-$60.
Dayton Barbecue Rodeo: Smokin' Bee-Bee-Q presents this food truck rally and competition featuring Pa's Pork, Texas Bee and Cattle Co., the Bearded Pig and others. The "Old" Yellow Cab Bldg., 700 E. Fourth St., Dayton. Noon to 8 p.m. $2, free for kids 12 and younger. www.facebook.com/bbqrodeo.
Opening day for the Dragons: Dayton hosts the Bowling Green Hot Rods in the first game of the team's 17th season in the Midwest League. Fifth Third Field, 220 N. Patterson Blvd., Dayton. 4 p.m. $9-$17. 937-228-BATS (2287) or www.daytondragons.com.
Indie night: Moira, Manray, Forage and Fine Animal perform. Blind Bob's, Dayton. 9 p.m. $5. www.blindbobs.com.
APRIL 10
Taste of Greene County: The 19th annual event features dishes from area restaurants. Nutter Center, Fairborn. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Advance tickets: $15 adults, $13 active military and seniors 60 and older, $6 children 6-12, free kids 5 and younger. $18 at the door all adults 13 and older. www.nuttercenter.com.
The Claremont Trio: The final season of the Vanguard Concert series, which started in 1962, continues with this concert. Dayton Art Institute, Renaissance Auditorium, Dayton. 4 p.m. $25 adults, $20 students.
APRIL 12
Mid-Day Arts Café: Victoria Theatre Association's ongoing lunchtime series devoted to local arts groups. The Schuster Center's Mathile Theatre, Dayton. Noon to 1 p.m. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. The $15 admission includes a complete box lunch. www.ticketcenterstage.com.
Voodoo Glow Skulls: The punk rockers perform with special guests the Raging Nathans, Duderus and New Regrets. Oddbody's Music Room, Dayton. 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. $10-$15. www.oddbodys.com.
APRIL 14
Stivers Jazz Orchestra: The award-winning student group opens the new season of the Jazz & Beyond Series. Dayton Art Institute, Shaw Gothic Cloister, Dayton. 5:30 p.m. Free for DAI members, $8 nonmembers. Other acts include the Eddie Brookshire Quintet with Brenda Flowers on May 12, the Ron Jones Quartet on July 14, PanVibe on Aug. 11, Kick-N-Flava on Oct.13 and Puzzle of Light on Nov. 10.
An Evening with KEM: The R&B singer/songwriter/producer in concert. Schuster Center, Dayton. 8 p.m. $40-$70. www.ticketcenterstage.com.
APRIL 14-17
Tommy Davidson: The stand-up comedian performs at the Funny Bone Comedy Club, The Greene, Beavercreek. 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Sunday, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $20-$50. www.daytonfunnybone.com.
APRIL 15
Food Truck Rally: Mobile food purveyors from area participate in this monthly, warm-weather event. The "Old" Yellow Cab Bldg., Dayton. 5-10 p.m. Food Truck Rallies are held the third Friday of the month.
Spring Bierfest: Sample craft beer during this tasting event. Liederkranz Turner, Dayton. 7 p.m. $20. Designated drivers admitted free. 937-429-9251.
APRIL 15 & 16
Jen Murphy: The comedian performs at Wiley's Comedy Joint, Dayton. 8 p.m. Friday, 7:15 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday. $10 online, $15 at the door. www.wileyscomedy.com.
APRIL 15-17
Dayton Metro Library Book Sale: Thousands of hardbacks, paperbacks, CDs and other items are featured. Hara Arena, 1001 Shiloh Springs Road, Trotwood. 4-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 1-3 p.m. Sunday. Free. 937-278-4776 or www.haracomplex.com.
APRIL 15-MAY 1
"The Trip to Bountiful": Dayton Theatre Guild presents Horton Foote's celebrated play. The Caryl D. Philips TheatreScape, 40 Wayne Ave., Dayton. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday opening weekend, and 8 p.m. Friday, 5 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday the following weekends. $20 adults, $18 seniors and $13 students. 937-278-5993 or www.daytontheatreguild.org.
APRIL 16
Record Store Day: The annual international celebration of independently-owned music stores returns to locally owned shops. Omega Music, 318 E. Fifth St., Dayton. 937-275-9949 or www.facebook.com/omegamusicdayton. AND at Toxic Beauty Records, 220 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs. Free. 937-767-0300 or www.facebook.com/toxicbeautyrecords. www.recordstoreday.com.
Popovich Comedy Pet Theater: The 2015-2016 Morris Family Series presents this show at Victoria Theatre, Dayton. 1 and 4 p.m. $15. www.ticketcenterstage.com.
Subterranean with Ron Holloway: This all-day show also featured the Almighty Get Down, Electric Orange Peel and That Freak Quincy. Oddbody's Music Room, Dayton. 3 p.m. $15-$20. www.oddbodys.com.
Malawi Music Fest: Area bands and visual artists in the second annual fundraiser for Malawi, the Warm Heart of Africa. The "Old" Yellow Cab Bldg., Dayton. 5 p.m. $10 in advance, $12 at the door.
The Magic of Motown: The Motown All-Stars join the Dayton Philharmonic Concert for this special concert. Schuster Center, Dayton. 8 p.m. $27-$81. www.ticketcenterstage.com.
Mix 107.7's Time Warp Prom: Stranger provides the music for this neon '80s dance party. Nutter Center's Mclin Gym, Fairborn. 8 p.m. $33. Must be 21 or older. www.nuttercenter.com.
APRIL 17
"Into the Winds": Musicians from the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra perform. Dayton Art Institute, Renaissance Auditorium, Dayton. 3 p.m. $22 adults, $20 educators, military and seniors 60 and older, $14 students. Ticket Center Stage. www.ticketcenterstage.com.
"Madea on the Run": Tyler Perry's tenacious senior, Mabel Simmons, is once again up to her hijinks. Schuster Center, Dayton. 3 and 7:30 p.m. SOLD OUT. www.ticketcenterstage.com.
APRIL 18
Kxng Crooked: The rapper also known as Crooked I performs with Bronze Nazareth, Joey B, Village Fam and others. One Eyed Jacks, 2638 Col. Glenn Hwy., Fairborn. $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
APRIL 18-MAY 20
Bridgette Bogle & Janson Tanner Young: Two solo art exhibitions open at Rosewood Arts Centre, Kettering. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Free.
APRIL 19
UD Celebration of the Arts: Groups from the University of Dayton present music, dance and theater selections. Schuster Center, Dayton. 8 p.m. www.ticketcenterstage.com.
APRIL 21
Craft Beer and Coloring Books: It's an evening of adult coloring with locally brewed craft beer from Eudora Brewing Co. Rosewood Arts Centre, Kettering. $25 residents, $35 non-residents.
Lee Brice: The country singer's "Life Off My Years Tour" features special guests Maddie & Tae and Dylan Scott. Nutter Center, Fairborn. 7:30 p.m. $29.75-$59.75. www.nuttercenter.com.
APRIL 22
"Charlotte's Web": Theatreworks USA presents a stage adaptation of E.B. White's beloved tale. Victoria Theatre, Dayton. 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. SOLD OUT. www.ticketcenterstage.com.
Frank Foster: The country singer performs at Oddbody's Music Room, Dayton. 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. $15-$20.
Kim Richey: The Dayton area native returns to town for a concert at Gilly's, Dayton. 8 p.m. $15.
APRIL 22 & 23
Ohio One Stop Shop Hop: Quilt vendors from region will be selling their wares at this two-day event. Nutter Center, Fairborn. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. $5 per day. www.nuttercenter.com.
Midwest Ceramics Show: The 58th annual event is presented at Hara Arena, Trotwood. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $5 per day.
APRIL 22-24
Blue Man Group: The 2015-2016 Projects Unlimited Star Attractions presents the popular performance group at the Schuster Center, Dayton. 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. $25-$80. www.ticketcenterstage.com.
APRIL 23
Ladies Day Out: Events by Tiffaney presents this shopping expo. Dayton Convention Center, Dayton. Noon-6 p.m. $2. www.daytonconventioncenter.com
The 150th Anniversary Backstage Tour: The historic local venue is celebrating this milestone with a monthly look behind the scenes. Victoria Theatre, Dayton. 2 p.m. SOLD OUT. www.ticketcenterstage.com.
Rend Collective: The contemporary Christian group brings its tour, As Family We Go, to Hobart Arena, 255 Adams St., Troy. 7 p.m. Advance tickets are $18 general admission, $40 VIP general admission seating. Tickets at the door are $23 and $45 for VIP. 937-339-2911 or www.hobartarena.com.
Brown Street Breakdown: The local blues band celebrates its 20th anniversary with the release of a new CD. Spinoza's Pizza and Salads, 2727 Fairfield Commons Blvd., Beavercreek. 937-426-7799 or www.spinozas.com.
APRIL 26
Cindy Kaza: The performing medium performs at the Funny Bone Comedy Club, The Greene, Beavercreek. 7:30 p.m. $25-$55. www.daytonfunnybone.com.
APRIL 29
GeekFest: The second annual event features videogame tournaments, costume contests, trivia and other events for gamers, cosplayers, steampunks and other nerds. Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, 2600 DeWeese Pkwy., Dayton. 6 p.m. $10. 937-275-7431 or www.boonshoftmuseum.org.
To, About, For our Future: The Signature: A Poetic Medley Show opens its new season with this fundraiser. Loft Theater, Dayton. 8 p.m. $25-$45. www.ticketcenterstage.com.
APRIL 30
Mark Lowry: The gospel singer and comedian returns to town for a fundraiser at Victoria Theatre, Dayton. 7 p.m. $20-$24. www.ticketcenterstage.com.
Legends of Classic Rock: Mickey Thomas of Starship and John Elefante of Kansas join the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra for this Rockin' Orchestra Series concert at the Schuster Center, Dayton. 8 p.m. $27-$81. www.ticketcenterstage.com.
Ampline: Mike Montgomery from R.Ring brings his Cincinnati-based rock band out of the studio for a show with Grenades!?, Self-Evident and Rottinghaus. Blind Bob's, Dayton. 9 p.m. www.blindbobs.com.
APRIL 30-MAY 9
Ohayo Ohio: This 10-day Japanese Symposium features workshops, presents and exhibitions, both free and paid events, in a variety of locations in Yellow Springs. Times and prices vary. www.yellow-springs-experience.org.
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