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Rob Bucher

Coming Up in Cincinnati Theatre: March 19-25

March 21, 2012 By Rob Bucher Leave a Comment

…BLINK AND THEY’RE GONE

ALMOST, MAINE

Xavier Players

The Story: On a cold, clear, moonless night in the middle of winter, all is not quite what it seems in the remote, mythical town of Almost, Maine. As the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, Almost’s residents find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and often hilarious ways.
The Dates: March 22-25, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Xavier University Players | BTC listing

GUYS AND DOLLS

Rotary Presents

The Story: It all begins with a bet. Nathan Detroit bets high-rolling gambler Sky Masterson that Sky cannot persuade Save-A-Soul Missionary Sister Sarah Brown to accompany him on a trip to Cuba. While the worldly Sky works his charms on a wary Sarah, Nathan is doing his best to stay outside the matrimonial clutches of his long-suffering fiancée, Miss Adelaide. Guys and Dolls is a fable about what happens to gambling men and the women who long to tame them.
The Dates: March 22-25, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Rotary Presents | BTC listing

…NEW THIS WEEK

CRYSTAL CLEAR DEATH

P.L.O.T.T. Performers

The Story: Be forewarned, if you are not a psychic, the visions you see may cause more than sugar plums to dance in your head. Welcome to Madame Simone’s parlor where strange things happen and the vibes are pulsating. There is a ghost of a chance that not all things are as they appear. Interactive dinner theater. 
The Dates
: March 23-31, 2012
Tickets and More Information: P.L.O.T.T. Performers | BTC listing

OUR COUNTRY’S GOOD

Northern Kentucky Univeristy

The Story: Australia is the perfect dumping ground for the worst British convicts in the 1780’s, but with only a few guards to keep the unruly inmates in line the Governor suggests a simple but bizarre solution to create order — have the inmates put on a play. Much to the dismay of both the prison workers and the prisoners themselves, the plan takes to the stage.
The Dates:
 March 22-April 1, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Northern Kentucky University | BTC listing

PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES

Brieabi Productions

The Story: On Highway 57, somewhere between Frog Level and Smyrna, stands a gas station. Across the blacktop is a roadside eatery called the Double Cupp Diner. The three guys at the station, Jim, Jackson, and L.M., have been known to do some auto repairs, but only when aided by quantities of time and beer. The Cupp sisters, Prudie and Rhetta, celebrate their home cooking with the same zeal they bring to being neighborly with the boys. This feel good, toe-tapping musical is a tribute to life by the roadside!
The Dates
: March 23-31, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Brieabi Productions | BTC listing

Emily Kissela as Rapunzel.

RAPUNZEL! RAPUNZEL! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

The Story: The classic fairy tale of Rapunzel comes to life in an exciting new musical featuring that beautiful princess with the long, long, long hair trapped in the tower, a handsome young suitor who doesn’t quite know what he’s searching for – of course, an evil witch who has her eye on what should be Rapunzel’s kingdom, and a tired, yet philosophical, old dragon who tries to make sense of it all!
The Dates
: March 23-30, 2012
Tickets and More Information: The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati | BTC listing

TIGERS BE STILL

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Story: “This is the story of how I stopped being a total disaster,” announces the heroine of this darkly funny and moving new comedy. Having recently earned her master’s degree, Sherry Wickman finds herself still living at home with a mother who won’t come downstairs and a depressed but smart-alecky sister. Follow Sherry’s quirky misadventures as she lands her first job and tackles her two biggest challenges … getting her mother out of bed and her sister off the couch.
The Dates: March 17-April 15, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | BTC listing

…CONTINUING

The cast of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. Photo by Sandy Underwood.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Story: Stephen Sondheim’s remarkable Broadway fable of friendship and the high price of success opens in the present and moves backward in time. The triumphs and failures of a jaded composer and his two closest friends are traced from their estranged ending to their idealistic beginning. Directed by John Doyle, who led Playhouse’s Tony Award-winning production of COMPANY, the performers in this highly anticipated revival will play all of the instruments as they act and sing in one of Sondheim’s most melodic scores. Ages 13 and up.
The Dates: March 3-31, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | BTC Listing

Burgess Byrd as Clairee and Christine Dye as Ouiser in STEEL MAGNOLIAS.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS

Covedale Center for the Performing Arts

The Story: Welcome to Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few revealing verbal collisions, the play invokes knowing laughter and certain tears when the spunky Shelby risks her life for a child of her own. The realization of mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love – in these uniquely American women.
The Dates: March 8-April 1, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Landmark Productions | BTC listing

Jen Johansen* as Sarah Goodwin. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

TIME STANDS STILL

Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati

The Story: This explosive new drama examines the relationship between headstrong Sarah, a star photojournalist, and James, a foreign correspondent, who were once addicted to the adrenaline of documenting the realities of war and are now grounded in their Brooklyn loft. Now, James writes online movie reviews while Sarah recovers from being injured by a roadside bomb in Iraq, itching to get back behind the camera. But, when their own story takes a sudden turn, the adventurous couple confronts the prospect of a more conventional life…and everything changes-in a flash.
The Dates: March 14-April 1, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati | BTC listing | BTC Review

…ENDING THIS WEEK

Joe Hornbaker, Sherry McCamley & Deb Cornetet Schubert in Mariemont Players' COLE. Photo by Jen Mielbrecht.

Mariemont Players Inc.

COLE

The Story: Follows Cole Porter’s life – from Yale to Paris to Manhattan to Broadway to Hollywood. This delightful musical tribute to the King of Musicals includes such hit tunes as I Love Paris, Take Me Back to Manhattan, “Love for Sale, Night and Day, and I Get a Kick Out of You.
The Dates: March 9-25, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Mariemont Players Inc | BTC listing

…COMING SOON

THE ADDAMS FAMILY

Broadway in Cincinnati

The Dates: March 27-April 8, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Broadway in Cincinnati | BTC listing

ARSENIC AND OLD LACE

Mason Community Players

The Dates: March 29-April 1, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Mason Community Players | BTC listing

BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON

Know Theatre of Cincinnati

The Dates: March 31-May 12, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Know Theatre of Cincinnati | BTC listing

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: DRALION

Bank of Kentucky Center

The Dates: March 28-April 1, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cirque Du Soleil | BTC listing

THE GRAPES OF WRATH

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

The Dates: March 30-April 29, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | BTC listing

THE STAR SPANGLED GIRL

Cedarville University

The Dates: March 29-April 15, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cedarville Universtiy | BTC listing

Filed Under: Cincinnati, On Stage Dayton Previews

Coming Up in Cincinnati Theatre: March 14-18

March 14, 2012 By Rob Bucher Leave a Comment

…BLINK AND THEY’RE GONE

NIXON’S NIXON

Middletown Lyric Theatre

The Story: It is the night before President Nixon is to announce his resignation, and he has summoned Secretary of State Henry Kissinger to the Lincoln Sitting Room. Kissinger arrives, expecting to find his President preparing to resign but Nixon leads his Secretary of State on a journey through the high moments of his administration and Nixon’s past. The journey borders on the surreal as Nixon pressures Kissinger into reenacting crucial scenes. Meanwhile, Kissinger is subtly working to convince Nixon to step down so that he can pursue his geopolitical goals—and his own quest for historical glory—unencumbered by a weakened President.
The Dates: March 15-17, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Middletown Lyric Theatre | BTC listing

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE

Rivertown Players Inc.

The Story: Set in the French Quarter of New Orleans during the restless years following World War Two A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE is the story of Blanche DuBois, a weak and disturbed woman on a desperate prowl for someplace in the world to call her own. After losing their ancestral home, Belle Reve, Blanche shows up at the doorstep of her sister, Stella. However, Blanche’s snobbery wins her the instant dislike of Stella’s husband, Stanley. Stanley becomes enraged when Blanche hits it off with Stanley’s friend, Mitch.
The Dates: March 15-17, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Rivertown Players | BTC listing

…NEW THIS WEEK

TIGERS BE STILL

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Story: “This is the story of how I stopped being a total disaster,” announces the heroine of this darkly funny and moving new comedy. Having recently earned her master’s degree, Sherry Wickman finds herself still living at home with a mother who won’t come downstairs and a depressed but smart-alecky sister. Follow Sherry’s quirky misadventures as she lands her first job and tackles her two biggest challenges … getting her mother out of bed and her sister off the couch.
The Dates: March 17-April 15, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | BTC listing

TIME STANDS STILL

Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati

The Story: This explosive new drama examines the relationship between headstrong Sarah, a star photojournalist, and James, a foreign correspondent, who were once addicted to the adrenaline of documenting the realities of war and are now grounded in their Brooklyn loft. Now, James writes online movie reviews while Sarah recovers from being injured by a roadside bomb in Iraq, itching to get back behind the camera. But, when their own story takes a sudden turn, the adventurous couple confronts the prospect of a more conventional life…and everything changes-in a flash.
The Dates: March 14-April 1, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati | BTC listing

…CONTINUING

Mariemont Players Inc.

COLE

The Story: Follows Cole Porter’s life – from Yale to Paris to Manhattan to Broadway to Hollywood. This delightful musical tribute to the King of Musicals includes such hit tunes as I Love Paris, Take Me Back to Manhattan, “Love for Sale, Night and Day, and I Get a Kick Out of You.
The Dates: March 9-25, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Mariemont Players Inc | BTC listing

The cast of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG presented by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. Photo by Sandy Underwood.

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Story: Stephen Sondheim’s remarkable Broadway fable of friendship and the high price of success opens in the present and moves backward in time. The triumphs and failures of a jaded composer and his two closest friends are traced from their estranged ending to their idealistic beginning. Directed by John Doyle, who led Playhouse’s Tony Award-winning production of COMPANY, the performers in this highly anticipated revival will play all of the instruments as they act and sing in one of Sondheim’s most melodic scores. Ages 13 and up.
The Dates: March 3-31, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | BTC Listing

Burgess Byrd as Clairee Belcher & Christine Dye as Ouiser Boudreaux in CCPA’s STEEL MAGNOLIAS.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS

Covedale Center for the Performing Arts

The Story: Welcome to Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few revealing verbal collisions, the play invokes knowing laughter and certain tears when the spunky Shelby risks her life for a child of her own. The realization of mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love – in these uniquely American women.
The Dates: March 8-April 1, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Landmark Productions | BTC listing

…ENDING THIS WEEK

THE DINING ROOM

Lebanon Theatre Company

The Story: A mosaic of interrelated scenes—some funny, some touching, some rueful—which, taken together, create an in-depth portrait of a vanishing species of the upper-middle-class. The Dates: March 9-18, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Lebanon Theatre Company| BTC listing

THE PRODUCERS

Loveland Stage Company

The Story: A fading producer, Max Bialystock, convinces accountant Leo Bloom to partner with him in producing a guaranteed flop and then running off with the money they’ve raised. “Springtime for Hitler” couldn’t possibly be a hit, right?
The Dates: March 9-18, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Loveland Stage Company | BTC listing

Jane Austen’s SENSE & SENSIBILITY

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

The Story: When a lack of luck makes for difficult marriage prospects, the Dashwood sisters set sail on the volatile seas of courtship. The sisters soon discover that neither reserved Elinor’s common sense nor impulsive Marianne’s passion offer the key to happiness. Scandalous secrets, burning betrayals, and suave (and some not-so-suave) suitors line the path to true love in this fresh adaptation.
The Dates: Through March 18, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | BTC listing

…COMING SOON

ALMOST, MAINE

Xavier University Players

The Dates: March 22-25, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Xavier University Players | BTC listing

CRYSTAL CLEAR DEATH

P.L.O.T.T. Performers

The Dates: March 23-31, 2012
Tickets and More Information: P.L.O.T.T. Performers | BTC listing

GUYS AND DOLLS

Rotary Presents

The Dates: March 22-25, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Rotary Presents | BTC listing

OUR COUNTRY’S GOOD

Northern Kentucky Univeristy

The Dates: March 22-April 1, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Northern Kentucky University | BTC listing

PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES

Brieabi Productions

The Dates: March 23-31, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Brieabi Productions | BTC listing

RAPUNZEL! RAPUNZEL! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

The Dates: March 23-30, 2012
Tickets and More Information: The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati | BTC listing

Filed Under: Cincinnati, On Stage Dayton Previews

Coming Up in Cincinnati Theatre: March 7-11

March 7, 2012 By Rob Bucher Leave a Comment

…BLINK AND THEY’RE GONE

THE AFGHAN WOMEN’S WRITING PROJECT

Know Theatre of Cincinnati

The Story: THE AFGHAN WOMEN’S WRITING PROJECT is aimed at allowing Afghan women to have a direct voice in the world, not filtered through male relatives or members of the media. Many of these Afghan women have to make extreme efforts to gain computer access in order to secretly submit their writings, in English, to the project.
The Dates: March 8-11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Know Theatre of Cincinnati | BTC listing

CELEBRITY OLD TIME RADIO SHOW

Xenia Area Community Theatre

The Story: Xenia celebrities and area actors perform old time radio favorites. Also presented for the first time is A ‘TIME’ FOR RADIO
The Dates: March 9-11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Xenia Area Community Theatre | BTC listing

…NEW THIS WEEK

COLE

Mariemont Players Inc.

The Story: Follows Cole Porter’s life – from Yale to Paris to Manhattan to Broadway to Hollywood. This delightful musical tribute to the King of Musicals includes such hit tunes as I Love Paris, Take Me Back to Manhattan, “Love for Sale, Night and Day, and I Get a Kick Out of You.
The Dates: March 9-25, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Mariemont Players Inc | BTC listing

THE DINING ROOM

Lebanon Theatre Company

The Story: A mosaic of interrelated scenes—some funny, some touching, some rueful—which, taken together, create an in-depth portrait of a vanishing species of the upper-middle-class.
The Dates: March 9-18, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Lebanon Theatre Company| BTC listing

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Story: Stephen Sondheim’s remarkable Broadway fable of friendship and the high price of success opens in the present and moves backward in time. The triumphs and failures of a jaded composer and his two closest friends are traced from their estranged ending to their idealistic beginning. Directed by John Doyle, who led Playhouse’s Tony Award-winning production of COMPANY, the performers in this highly anticipated revival will play all of the instruments as they act and sing in one of Sondheim’s most melodic scores. Ages 13 and up.
The Dates: March 3-31, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | BTC Listing

THE PRODUCERS

Loveland Stage Company

The Story: A fading producer, Max Bialystock, convinces accountant Leo Bloom to partner with him in producing a guaranteed flop and then running off with the money they’ve raised. “Springtime for Hitler” couldn’t possibly be a hit, right?
The Dates: March 9-18, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Loveland Stage Company | BTC listing

Burgess Byrd as Clairee Belcher & Christine Dye as Ouiser Boudreaux in CCPA’s STEEL MAGNOLIAS.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS

Covedale Center for the Performing Arts

The Story: Welcome to Truvy’s beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are “anybody” come to have their hair done. Filled with hilarious repartee and not a few revealing verbal collisions, the play invokes knowing laughter and certain tears when the spunky Shelby risks her life for a child of her own. The realization of mortality affects the others, but also draws on the underlying strength—and love – in these uniquely American women.
The Dates: March 8-April 1, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Landmark Productions | BTC listing

…CONTINUING

Sara Clark as Marianne Dashwood, Giles Davies as Colonel Brandon, Kelly Mengelkoch as Elinor Dashwood & Brent Vimtrup as Edward Ferrars. Photo by Jeanna Vella.

Jane Austen’s SENSE & SENSIBILITY

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

The Story: When a lack of luck makes for difficult marriage prospects, the Dashwood sisters set sail on the volatile seas of courtship. The sisters soon discover that neither reserved Elinor’s common sense nor impulsive Marianne’s passion offer the key to happiness. Scandalous secrets, burning betrayals, and suave (and some not-so-suave) suitors line the path to true love in this fresh adaptation.
The Dates: Through March 18, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | BTC listing

…ENDING THIS WEEK

THE BIG PICTURE

Beavercreek Community Theatre

The Story: It’s the summer of 1962, college freshman Billy Carson is spending his first summer home with his mom and best friend. With only a few items to provide clues, Billy sets out with a renewed interest in discovering the father he never knew – B-Movie script writer and war hero, Jack Carson. But when old wounds are opened and new loves are discovered, Billy realizes that coming home is more difficult and ultimately more enlightening than he ever imagined and the sleepy town of Pine Springs, Illinois may never be the same. With script and lyrics by Troy native David Brush and music by Jim Farley of Piqua.
The Dates: March 2-11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Beavercreek Community Theatre | BTC Listing

Don Volpenhein as Ray & Ashley Hail as Una in BLACKBIRD.

BLACKBIRD

The Story: Fifteen years ago, she was twelve and he was forty. Their relationship put him in jail and changed their lives forever. Now she has found him living a different life, under a different name. Will either person ever come to terms with the past? Or will the past consume them both? Ages 18 and up.
The Dates: March 2-11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: BLACKBIRD blog | BTC Listing

THE DINING ROOM

Stagecrafters

The Story: The play is set in the dining room of a typical well-to-do household, the place where the family assembled daily for breakfast and dinner and for any and all special occasions. The action is comprised of a mosaic of interrelated scenes – some funny, some touching, some rueful – which, taken together, create an in-depth portrait of a vanishing species of the upper-middle-class.

The Dates: March 3-11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Stagecrafters | BTC Listing

Michael Shooner as Man. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

ST. NICHOLAS

New Edgecliff Theatre

The Story: A burned-out theatre critic becomes infatuated with a young actress. Leaving his wife and children in Dublin to pursue his obsession, things become complicated in London when he finds himself in the employ of a coven of vampires. This wicked and riveting one-man show is sure to captivate audiences. Intended for mature audiences only.
The Dates: Through March 10, 2012
Tickets and More Information: New Edgecliff Theatre | BTC listing | BTC review

TALLEY & SON

The Drama Workshop

The Story: The time is Independence Day, 1944, the place the parlor of the Talley homestead in Lebanon, Missouri. As World War II rages across the seas, the Talleys are beset with crises of a different sort. Commenting on the action, unseen by the others, is the “ghost” of the second son, Timmy, already a casualty of the Pacific war, although the family has not yet learned of his death.
The Dates: March 2-10, 2012
Tickets and More Information: The Drama Workshop | BTC Listing

Mike Moskowitz as Mr. Green in VISITING MR. GREEN. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

VISITING MR. GREEN

Falcon Theatre

The Story: After his car narrowly avoids an elderly man wandering into traffic,bright young professional Ross Gardiner has been sentenced to community service;he must visit his almost victim,Mr. Green,once a week for the next six months. Curmudgeonly Mr. Green resists Ross’s help,still overwhelmed with the death of his wife and harboring a deep and painful secret. But Ross has a secret of his own,and together the unlikely companions learn to understand each other and themselves in a humorous and touching story of forgiveness and compassion. This two-man play features real-life grandfather and grandson, Mike Moskowitz & Joshua Steele
The Dates: March 3-11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Falcon Theatre | BTC Listing

Evy Ortiz as Maria and Ross Lekites as Tony in the First National Tour of WEST SIDE STORY. Photo © Carol Rosegg 2011.

WEST SIDE STORY

Broadway in Cincinnati

The Story: More than fifty years ago one musical changed theater forever. Now it’s back, and mesmerizing audiences once again. From the first note to the final breath, West Side Story soars as the greatest love story of all time. Directed by David Saint, using Tony Award-winning librettist Arthur Laurents’ Broadway direction, West Side Story remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The new Broadway cast album of West Side Story recently won the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. The Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be one of Broadway’s finest and features such classics of the American musical theatre as “Something’s Coming,” “Tonight,” “America,” “I Feel Pretty” and “Somewhere.”
The Dates: Feb. 28-March 11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Broadway in Cincinnati | BTC Listing | BTC Review

…COMING SOON

EDGE WALKING

Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative

The Dates: March 13, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative | BTC listing

TIME STANDS STILL

Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati

The Dates: March 14-April 1, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati | BTC listing

NIXON’S NIXON

Middletown Lyric Theatre

The Dates: March 15-17, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Middletown Lyric Theatre | BTC listing

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE

Rivertown Players Inc.

The Dates: March 15-17, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Rivertown Players | BTC listing

TIGERS BE STILL

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Dates: March 17-April 15, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | BTC listing

Filed Under: Cincinnati, On Stage Dayton Previews

Coming Up in Cincinnati Theatre: Feb. 27-March 4

February 28, 2012 By Rob Bucher Leave a Comment

…BLINK AND THEY’RE GONE

THE LARAMIE PROJECT

SSCC Theatre

The Story: In October 1998 a twenty-one-year-old student at the University of Wyoming was kidnapped, severely beaten and left to die, tied to a fence in the middle of the prairie outside Laramie, Wyoming. His bloody, bruised and battered body was not discovered until the next day, and he died several days later in an area hospital. His name was Matthew Shepard, and he was the victim of this assault because he was gay.
The Dates: March 2-4, 2012
Tickets and More Information: SSCC Theatre | BTC Listing

…NEW THIS WEEK

Pam McGinnis of Oakwood, Brian Kester of Fairborn & Eric Bracht of Beavercreek rehearse THE BIG PICTURE.

THE BIG PICTURE

Beavercreek Community Theatre

The Story: It’s the summer of 1962, college freshman Billy Carson is spending his first summer home with his mom and best friend. With only a few items to provide clues, Billy sets out with a renewed interest in discovering the father he never knew – B-Movie script writer and war hero, Jack Carson. But when old wounds are opened and new loves are discovered, Billy realizes that coming home is more difficult and ultimately more enlightening than he ever imagined and the sleepy town of Pine Springs, Illinois may never be the same. With script and lyrics by Troy native David Brush and music by Jim Farley of Piqua.
The Dates: March 2-11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Beavercreek Community Theatre | BTC Listing

BLACKBIRD

The Story: Fifteen years ago, she was twelve and he was forty. Their relationship put him in jail and changed their lives forever. Now she has found him living a different life, under a different name. Will either person ever come to terms with the past? Or will the past consume them both?  Ages 18 and up.
The Dates: March 2-11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: BLACKBIRD blog | BTC Listing

THE DINING ROOM

Stagecrafters

The Story: The play is set in the dining room of a typical well-to-do household, the place where the family assembled daily for breakfast and dinner and for any and all special occasions. The action is comprised of a mosaic of interrelated scenes – some funny, some touching, some rueful – which, taken together, create an in-depth portrait of a vanishing species: the upper-middle-class WASP.
The Dates: March 3-11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Stagecrafters | BTC Listing

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Story: Stephen Sondheim’s remarkable Broadway fable of friendship and the high price of success opens in the present and moves backward in time. The triumphs and failures of a jaded composer and his two closest friends are traced from their estranged ending to their idealistic beginning. Directed by John Doyle, who led Playhouse’s Tony Award-winning production of COMPANY, the performers in this highly anticipated revival will play all of the instruments as they act and sing in one of Sondheim’s most melodic scores. Ages 13 and up.
The Dates: March 3-31, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | BTC Listing

TALLEY & SON

The Drama Workshop

The Story: The time is Independence Day, 1944, the place the parlor of the Talley homestead in Lebanon, Missouri. As World War II rages across the seas, the Talleys are beset with crises of a different sort. Commenting on the action, unseen by the others, is the “ghost” of the second son, Timmy, already a casualty of the Pacific war, although the family has not yet learned of his death.
The Dates: March 2-10, 2012
Tickets and More Information: The Drama Workshop | BTC Listing

Joshua Steele as Ross Gardiner & Mike Moskowitz as Mr. Green in Falcon Theatre's VISITING MR. GREEN.

VISITING MR. GREEN

Falcon Theatre

The Story: After his car narrowly avoids an elderly man wandering into traffic,bright young professional Ross Gardiner has been sentenced to community service;he must visit his almost victim,Mr. Green,once a week for the next six months. Curmudgeonly Mr. Green resists Ross’s help,still overwhelmed with the death of his wife and harboring a deep and painful secret. But Ross has a secret of his own,and together the unlikely companions learn to understand each other and themselves in a humorous and touching story of forgiveness and compassion. This two-man play features real-life grandfather and grandson,  Mike Moskowitz & Joshua Steele
The Dates: March 3-11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Falcon Theatre | BTC Listing

The First National Tour of WEST SIDE STORY. Photo by Carol Rosegg.

WEST SIDE STORY

Broadway in Cincinnati

The Story: More than fifty years ago one musical changed theater forever. Now it’s back, and mesmerizing audiences once again. From the first note to the final breath, West Side Story soars as the greatest love story of all time. Directed by David Saint, using Tony Award-winning librettist Arthur Laurents’ Broadway direction, West Side Story remains as powerful, poignant and timely as ever. The new Broadway cast album of West Side Story recently won the 2010 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album. The Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be one of Broadway’s finest and features such classics of the American musical theatre as “Something’s Coming,” “Tonight,” “America,” “I Feel Pretty” and “Somewhere.”
The Dates: Feb. 28-March 11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Broadway in Cincinnati | BTC Listing

…CONTINUING

Michael Shooner as Man. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

ST. NICHOLAS

New Edgecliff Theatre

The Story: A burned-out theatre critic becomes infatuated with a young actress. Leaving his wife and children in Dublin to pursue his obsession, things become complicated in London when he finds himself in the employ of a coven of vampires. This wicked and riveting one-man show is sure to captivate audiences. Intended for mature audiences only.
The Dates: Through March 10, 2012
Tickets and More Information: New Edgecliff Theatre | BTC listing | BTC review

Sara Clark as Marianne Dashwood, Giles Davies as Colonel Brandon, Kelly Mengelkoch as Elinor Dashwood & Brent Vimtrup as Edward Ferrars. Photo by Jeanna Vella.

Jane Austen’s SENSE & SENSIBILITY

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

The Story: When a lack of luck makes for difficult marriage prospects, the Dashwood sisters set sail on the volatile seas of courtship. The sisters soon discover that neither reserved Elinor’s common sense nor impulsive Marianne’s passion offer the key to happiness. Scandalous secrets, burning betrayals, and suave (and some not-so-suave) suitors line the path to true love in this fresh adaptation.
The Dates: Through March 18, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | BTC listing

…ENDING THIS WEEK

COLLAPSE

Know Theatre of Cincinnati

The Story: In 2007, the Mississippi River Bridge in Minneapolis collapsed, killing 13 people and injuring another 145. Hannah’s husband David was driving one of the cars that went off the bridge. He is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, but refuses to attend a support group. Hannah’s life is falling apart. She can’t get pregnant, she’s one step away from losing her job, and she thinks her husband, who hasn’t been to work for months, may be an alcoholic. COLLAPSE is an uncomfortably funny exploration of the crumbling structures that undergird our bridges, our economy, and our most intimate relationships.
The Dates: Through March 3, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Know Theatre | BTC listing

Chris Blem as The Baker, Victoria Cook as The Witch, Michelle Rombola as the Baker's Wife in CCM's INTO THE WOODS.

INTO THE WOODS

UC CCM Musical Theatre

The Story: Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning musical follows the journey of a Baker and his Wife on their quest to reverse a curse put on them by the Witch next door, forcing them to face the consequences of their actions. As the fairy tale characters work to fulfill their greatest wishes, they learn a heartwarming moral of the importance of family and community.
The Dates: Through March 4, 2012
Tickets and More Information: UC CCM | BTC listing

RENT

Footlighters, Inc.

The Story: Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer-prize winning Broadway musical based loosely on Puccini’s opera “La Bohème.” RENT follows a year in the lives of seven friends living the disappearing Bohemian lifestyle in New York’s East Village.
The Dates: Through March 3, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Footlighters | BTC listing

SPEAKING IN TONGUES

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Story: Love, sex and deceit create the emotional labyrinth in this stylish, noir thriller. This theatrical jigsaw puzzle of parallel stories explores the betrayals of two married couples and the unexpected links among five isolated strangers
The Dates: Through March 4, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | BTC listing

…COMING SOON

THE AFGHAN WOMEN'S WRITING PROJECT presented by Know Theatre of Cincinnati on March 8-11

Know Theatre of Cincinnati

The Dates: March 8-11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Know Theatre of Cincinnati | BTC listing

COLE

Mariemont Players

The Dates: March 9-25, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Mariemont Players | BTC listing

THE DINING ROOM

Lebanon Theatre Company

The Dates: March 9-18, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Lebanon Theatre Company | BTC listing

THE PRODUCERS

Loveland Stage Company

The Dates: March 9-18, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Loveland Stage Company | BTC listing

STEEL MAGNOLIAS

Covedale Center for the Performing Arts

The Dates: March 8-April 1, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Landmark Productions | BTC listing

 

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Coming Up in Cincinnati Theatre: Feb. 20-26

February 20, 2012 By Rob Bucher 1 Comment

…BLINK AND THEY’RE GONE

FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF

Miami University

The Story: The lives of seven women are rolled into one expressive voice in this unique and triumphant tale. From the agony of self-awareness to overcoming love loss, these women search for self through music, dance, laughter and pain. This highly acclaimed, award–winning play promises to excite, inspire, and transform the spirit.
Dates: Feb. 22-26, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Miami University | BTC listing

GOOD BOYS AND TRUE

Mad Anthony Theatre Company

The Story: The privileged life of a brilliant, athletic, popular and charming prep-school senior threatens to collapse when a disturbing videotape is found on campus. As the resulting scandal takes unexpected turns, his mother must sort fact from fiction and confront unsettling truths about her son, herself and their life. Contains adult themes and language.
Dates: Feb. 22-26, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Mad Anthony Theatre Company| BTC listing

DOG SEES GOD: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead

Xavier University Players

The Story: CB begins to question the existence of an afterlife when his dog dies from rabies. His best friend is a burn-out; his sister has gone goth; his ex-girlfriend has recently been institutionalized; and his other friends are too inebriated to give him any sort of solace. Rated R.
Dates: Feb. 23-26, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Xavier Univeristy Players | BTC listing

A COUPLE OF BLAGUARDS

Irish American Theater Company

The Story: Follows the trials of the young McCourts in poverty-stricken Limerick, Ireland, to their journey to the U.S. and Brooklyn, New York, where the young men learn to incorporate the day-to-day lessons of their hard Irish past.
The Dates: Feb. 24-26, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Irish American Theater Company | BTC listing

…NEW THIS WEEK

Chris Blem as The Baker, Victoria Cook as The Witch, Michelle Rombola as the Baker's Wife in CCM's INTO THE WOODS.

INTO THE WOODS

UC CCM Musical Theatre

The Story: Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning musical follows the journey of a Baker and his Wife on their quest to reverse a curse put on them by the Witch next door, forcing them to face the consequences of their actions. As the fairy tale characters work to fulfill their greatest wishes, they learn a heartwarming moral of the importance of family and community.
The Dates: Feb. 23-March 4, 2012
Tickets and More Information: UC CCM | BTC listing

ST. NICHOLAS

New Edgecliff Theatre

The Story: A burned-out theatre critic becomes infatuated with a young actress. Leaving his wife and children in Dublin to pursue his obsession, things become complicated in London when he finds himself in the employ of a coven of vampires.
The Dates: Feb. 23-March 10, 2012
Tickets and More Information: New Edgecliff Theatre | BTC listing

…CONTINUING

COLLAPSE

Know Theatre of Cincinnati

The Story: In 2007, the Mississippi River Bridge in Minneapolis collapsed, killing 13 people and injuring another 145. Hannah’s husband David was driving one of the cars that went off the bridge. He is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, but refuses to attend a support group. Hannah’s life is falling apart. She can’t get pregnant, she’s one step away from losing her job, and she thinks her husband, who hasn’t been to work for months, may be an alcoholic. COLLAPSE is an uncomfortably funny exploration of the crumbling structures that undergird our bridges, our economy, and our most intimate relationships.
The Dates: Through March 3, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Know Theatre | BTC listing

RENT

Footlighters, Inc.

The Story: Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer-prize winning Broadway musical based loosely on Puccini’s opera “La Bohème.” RENT follows a year in the lives of seven friends living the disappearing Bohemian lifestyle in New York’s East Village.
The Dates: Through March 3, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Footlighters | BTC listing

Sara Clark as Marianne Dashwood, Giles Davies as Colonel Brandon, Kelly Mengelkoch as Elinor Dashwood & Brent Vimtrup as Edward Ferrars. Photo by Jeanna Vella.

Jane Austen’s SENSE & SENSIBILITY

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

The Story: When a lack of luck makes for difficult marriage prospects, the Dashwood sisters set sail on the volatile seas of courtship. The sisters soon discover that neither reserved Elinor’s common sense nor impulsive Marianne’s passion offer the key to happiness. Scandalous secrets, burning betrayals, and suave (and some not-so-suave) suitors line the path to true love in this fresh adaptation.
The Dates: Feb. 17-March 18, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | BTC listing

Bruce Cromer as Pete & R. Ward Duffy as Leon in PIP's SPEAKING IN TONGUES. Photo by Sandy Underwood.

SPEAKING IN TONGUES

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Story: Love, sex and deceit create the emotional labyrinth in this stylish, noir thriller. This theatrical jigsaw puzzle of parallel stories explores the betrayals of two married couples and the unexpected links among five isolated strangers
The Dates: Through March 4, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | BTC listing

…ENDING THIS WEEK

The cast of Falcon Theatre's THE 39 STEPS. Donnie McGovern, Dan Doerger, Mike Hall & Elizabeth Molloy.

THE 39 STEPS

Falcon Theatre

The Story: What do you get when you combine the genius of Alfred Hitchcock,the zany humor or Monty Python and the boundless energy of four incredibly versatile actors? You get one hysterical parody of all the great Hitchcock film thrillers.
The Dates: through Feb. 25, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Falcon Theatre | BTC listing

ADAPTATION and NEXT

Oxford Area Community Theater (OxACT)

The Story: An evening of two one-act plays. ADAPTATION is a contest in which players advance through the seven ages of man. The play creates a picture of man from birth until death, with all its madness, familiarity, and nonsense. NEXT is set in an Army Induction Center, where an overweight, overage and overwrought draftee has reluctantly reported for his physical after being mistakenly called by the draft. A battleof-wits is waged between Marion Cheever, determined to avoid military service, and the career officer, just as determined to sign him up.
Dates: Through Feb. 26, 2012
Tickets and More Information: OxACT | BTC listing

COME BACK TO THE 5 AND DIME JIMMY DEAN JIMMY DEAN

Village Players

The Story: In a small town store in West Texas, the Disciples of James Dean gather for their 20th reunion. Now middle aged women, they were teenagers when Dean filmed Giant two decades ago. One of them has a child whom she says was conceived by Dean on the set. The ladies’ reminiscences mingle with flash backs to their youth
The Dates: Through Feb. 17-25, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Village Players | BTC listing

Buz Davis as Gus, Rachael Christianson as Valentine, Micheal Bath as Lubbock, Adam Marzheuser as Alex & Reggie Willis as Mr. Barcroft in The Clifton Players' DISGRUNTLED EMPLOYEES.

DISGRUNTLED EMPLOYEES

The Clifton Players

The Story: A comedy set in a single branch of the United States Postal Service along “Tornado Alley” in Oklahoma. These characters are the sorters, handlers of each letter, parcel, and package on route to its destination. It is an endless task. It takes guts, determination and SELF DELUSION. The moment leaves you wondering who could go “postal” first.
The Dates: Through Feb. 26, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Clifton Performance Theatre | BTC listing

THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB

Sunset Players

The Story: Five Southern women, whose friendships began 33 years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge their relationships. Free from husbands, kids and jobs, they meet at the same beach cottage on North Carolina’s Outer Banks to catch up, laugh and meddle in each other’s lives.
The Dates: Through Feb. 25, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Sunset Players | BTC listing

Lauren Hayes, Zak Schneider, Chandler Taylor Wesley Carman, Katharine Moser and Jordan K. Pruitt in NKU's THE FARNSWORTH INVENTION. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

THE FARNSWORTH INVENTION

Northern Kentucky University

The Story: Philo Farnsworth, a boy genius from Rigby, Idaho who, at age 22, invented television only to become involved in an all-or-nothing legal battle with David Sarnoff, the young president of RCA and America‘s first communications mogul. In this classic tale of little guy versus the corporate machine, Farnsworth not only fights for his rights but for his slice of the American Dream.
The Dates: Feb. 16-26, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Northern Kentucky University | BTC listing

THE ODD COUPLE (Female Version)

Fairfield Footlighters

The Story: Neat-nick and soon-to-be-divorced Florence Unger moves in with her housekeeping-challenged friend Olive Madison in Neil Simon’s feminine take on his classic play.
The Dates: Through Feb. 26, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Fairfield Footlighters | BTC listing

…COMING SOON

THE BIG PICTURE

Beavercreek Community Theatre

The Dates: March 2-11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Beavercreek Community Theatre | BTC listing

BLACKBIRD

The Dates: March 2-11
Tickets and More Information: Official page | BTC listing

BLITHE SPIRIT

Troy Civic Theatre

The Dates: March 2-10, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Troy Civic Theatre | BTC listing

THE DINING ROOM

Stagecrafters

The Dates: March 3-11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Stagecrafters | BTC listing

THE LARAMIE PROJECT

SSCC Theatre

The Dates: March 2-4, 2012
Tickets and More Information: SSCC Theatre | BTC listing

MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Dates: March 3-31, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | BTC listing

TALLEY & SON

The Drama Workshop

The Dates: March 2-10, 2012
Tickets and More Information: The Drama Workshop | BTC listing

VISITING MR. GREEN

Falcon Theatre

The Dates: March 3-11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Falcon Theatre | BTC listing

WEST SIDE STORY

Broadway in Cincinnati

The Dates: Feb. 28-March 11, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Broadway in Cincinnati | BTC listing

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Coming Up in Cincinnati Theatre: Feb. 14-19

February 14, 2012 By Rob Bucher Leave a Comment

Welcome to the first weekly column for Coming Up in Cincinnati Theatre. My name is Rob Bucher and I’ve been covering Greater Cincinnati’s thriving theater scene for over a decade… and now DMM has invited me to share performance information to Dayton theater fans here on On Stage Dayton. You can plan a short road trip south to enjoy some of the Queen City’s exciting offerings on stage. The “BTC listing” links below will take you to individual show listings on my blog, Behind the Curtain Cincinnati. I’m looking forward to seeing you at the theater.

…BLINK AND THEY’RE GONE

WRAPPED IN CLOVER

Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative

The Story: A staged reading of a new work by local playwright Tammy Brady. Experience the ultimate Christmas gift of true love between a young married pair. The couple lived in dysfunctional families in their past, which spawns discord in their present until an affair brightens their future.
Date: Feb. 14, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative | BTC listing

GEE’S BEND

Middletown Lyric Theatre

The Story:  Beginning in 1939, the play follows Alice, her daughters Sadie and Nella, and Sadie’s husband, Macon, through segregation, family strife, and the Civil Rights movement. Throughout their lives, the women’s extraordinary quilts provide a respite from the turmoil around them.
Dates: Feb. 16-18, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Middletown Lyric Theatre | BTC listing

TRANSMIGRATION: A Festival of Student-Created New Works

UC CCM Drama

The Story: A festival of new works created by the acting students in CCM Drama. Performed simultaneously in different locations throughout CCM Village, TRANSMIGRATION will allow the audience to sample four different 30-minute new works of their choosing in one spectacular evening.
Dates: Feb. 16-18, 2012
Tickets and More Information:  CCM blog | BTC listing
Please note that tickets are free and reservations are required.

…NEW THIS WEEK

ADAPTATION and NEXT

Oxford Area Community Theater (OxACT)

The Story: An evening of two one-act plays. ADAPTATION is a contest in which players advance through the seven ages of man. The play creates a picture of man from birth until death, with all its madness, familiarity, and nonsense. NEXT is set in an Army Induction Center, where an overweight, overage and overwrought draftee has reluctantly reported for his physical after being mistakenly called by the draft. A battleof-wits is waged between Marion Cheever, determined to avoid military service, and the career officer, just as determined to sign him up.
Dates: Feb. 16-26, 2012
Tickets and More Information:  OxACT | BTC listing

COME BACK TO THE 5 AND DIME JIMMY DEAN JIMMY DEAN

Village Players

The Story: In a small town store in West Texas, the Disciples of James Dean gather for their 20th reunion. Now middle aged women, they were teenagers when Dean filmed Giant two decades ago. One of them has a child whom she says was conceived by Dean on the set. The ladies’ reminiscences mingle with flash backs to their youth
The Dates: Feb. 17-25, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Village Players | BTC listing

THE FARNSWORTH INVENTION

Northern Kentucky University

The Story: Philo Farnsworth, a boy genius from Rigby, Idaho who, at age 22, invented television only to become involved in an all-or-nothing legal battle with David Sarnoff, the young president of RCA and America‘s first communications mogul. In this classic tale of little guy versus the corporate machine, Farnsworth not only fights for his rights but for his slice of the American Dream.
The Dates: Feb. 16-26, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Northern Kentucky University | BTC listing

THE ODD COUPLE (Female Version)

Fairfield Footlighters

The Story: Neat-nick and soon-to-be-divorced Florence Unger moves in with her housekeeping-challenged friend Olive Madison in Neil Simon’s feminine take on his classic play.
The Dates: Feb. 17-26, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Fairfield Footlighters | BTC listing

RENT

Footlighters, Inc.

The Story: Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer-prize winning Broadway musical based loosely on Puccini’s opera “La Bohème.” RENT follows a year in the lives of seven friends living the disappearing Bohemian lifestyle in New York’s East Village.
The Dates: Feb. 16-March 3, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Footlighters | BTC listing

Sara Clark as Marianne Dashwood, Giles Davies as Colonel Brandon, Kelly Mengelkoch as Elinor Dashwood & Brent Vimtrup as Edward Ferrars. Photo by Jeanna Vella.

Jane Austen’s SENSE & SENSIBILITY

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

The Story: When a lack of luck makes for difficult marriage prospects, the Dashwood sisters set sail on the volatile seas of courtship. The sisters soon discover that neither reserved Elinor’s common sense nor impulsive Marianne’s passion offer the key to happiness. Scandalous secrets, burning betrayals, and suave (and some not-so-suave) suitors line the path to true love in this fresh adaptation.
The Dates: Feb. 17-March 18, 2012
Tickets and More Information:  Cincinnati Shakespeare Company | BTC listing

…CONTINUING

The cast of Falcon Theatre's THE 39 STEPS. Donnie McGovern, Dan Doerger, Mike Hall & Elizabeth Molloy.

THE 39 STEPS

Falcon Theatre

The Story: What do you get when you combine the genius of Alfred Hitchcock,the zany humor or Monty Python and the boundless energy of four incredibly versatile actors?  You get one hysterical parody of all the great Hitchcock film thrillers.
The Dates: through Feb. 25, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Falcon Theatre | BTC listing

A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINE

La Comedia Dinner Theatre

The Story: Experience the look, the sound, the magic and the music that made Patsy Cline the first lady of Country. Follow her climb to stardom from her hometown in Virginia to The Grand Ole Opry, Las Vegas and Carnegie Hall. This musical tribute includes “Crazy,” “Sweet Dreams,” “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “A Closer Walk With Thee” and other favorites.
The Dates: Through Feb. 26, 2012
Tickets and More Information: La Comedia | BTC listing

COLLAPSE

Know Theatre of Cincinnati

The Story: In 2007, the Mississippi River Bridge in Minneapolis collapsed, killing 13 people and injuring another 145. Hannah’s husband David was driving one of the cars that went off the bridge. He is suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, but refuses to attend a support group. Hannah’s life is falling apart. She can’t get pregnant, she’s one step away from losing her job, and she thinks her husband, who hasn’t been to work for months, may be an alcoholic. COLLAPSE is an uncomfortably funny exploration of the crumbling structures that undergird our bridges, our economy, and our most intimate relationships.
The Dates: Through March 3, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Know Theatre | BTC listing

Buz Davis as Gus, Rachael Christianson as Valentine, Micheal Bath as Lubbock, Adam Marzheuser as Alex & Reggie Willis as Mr. Barcroft in The Clifton Players' DISGRUNTLED EMPLOYEES.

DISGRUNTLED EMPLOYEES

The Clifton Players

The Story: A comedy set in a single branch of the United States Postal Service along “Tornado Alley” in Oklahoma. These characters are the sorters, handlers of each letter, parcel, and package on route to its destination. It is an endless task. It takes guts, determination and SELF DELUSION. The moment leaves you wondering who could go “postal” first.
The Dates: Through Feb. 26, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Clifton Performance Theatre | BTC listing

THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB

Sunset Players

The Story: Five Southern women, whose friendships began 33 years ago on their college swim team, set aside a long weekend every August to recharge their relationships. Free from husbands, kids and jobs, they meet at the same beach cottage on North Carolina’s Outer Banks to catch up, laugh and meddle in each other’s lives.
The Dates: Through Feb. 25, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Sunset Players | BTC listing

Bruce Cromer as Pete & R. Ward Duffy as Leon in PIP's SPEAKING IN TONGUES. Photo by Sandy Underwood.

SPEAKING IN TONGUES

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

The Story: Love, sex and deceit create the emotional labyrinth in this stylish, noir thriller. This theatrical jigsaw puzzle of parallel stories explores the betrayals of two married couples and the unexpected links among five isolated strangers
The Dates: Through March 4, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park | BTC listing

…ENDING THIS WEEK

Kevin Breslin as Edward & Robert Breslin as Mickey in BPI's BLOOD BROTHERS. Photo by Mikki Schaffner.

BLOOD BROTHERS

Beechmont Players Inc

The Story: A single mother in financial desperation gives away one of her new-born sons and attempts to keep them from discovering one another’s true identity. The pressures of superstition, economics and class trap the brothers and seal their fate.
The Dates: Through Saturday
Tickets and More Information:  Beechmont Players | BTC listing

Mike Dennis & Jeff Groh in the Covedale Center's THE CAINE MUTINY COURT-MARTIAL. Photo by Holly Yurchison

THE CAINE MUTINY COURT-MARTIAL

Covedale Center for the Performing Arts

The Story: A young lieutenant has relieved his captain of command in the midst of a typhoon on the grounds that the captain, Queeg, is a psychopath in crisis and would have sent the ship and its crew to their destruction. Naval tradition is against the lieutenant, but what secrets do the testimony reveal?
The Dates: Through Sunday
Tickets and More Information: Cincinnati Landmark Produtions | BTC listing

Disney’s MY SON PINOCCHIO JR.

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

The Story: The classic tale of an aging toymaker and his puppet, Pinocchio, takes on timely issues in Disney’s MY SON PINOCCHIO JR. Grammy Award-winner and master melodist Stephen Schwartz adds a compelling score of original songs to the beloved classics “When You Wish Upon a Star” and “I’ve Got No Strings.”
The Dates: Saturday
Tickets and More Information: The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati | BTC listing

THE WHIPPING MAN

Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati

Ken Early & Jarred Baugh in ETC's THE WHIPPING MAN. Photo by Ryan Kurtz.

The Story: It’s Passover, 1865. The Civil War has just ended and the annual celebration of freedom from bondage is being observed in Jewish homes across the country. Caleb DeLeon, a Jewish Confederate soldier, returns wounded from the battlefield to find his family home in ruins, abandoned by everyone except Simon and John, two former slaves, who were raised as Jews in the DeLeon home. As the three men wait for the family’s return, they wrestle with their shared past as master and slave, uncovering a tangle of long-buried family secrets as well as new ones.
The Dates: Through Saturday.
Tickets and More Information:  Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati | BTC listing | Rob’s review |

…COMING SOON

A COUPLE OF BLAGUARDS

Irish American Theater Company

The Dates: Feb. 24-26, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Irish Heritage Center | BTC listing

DOG SEES GOD

Xavier University Players

The Dates: Feb. 23-26, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Xavier University | BTC listing

FOR COLORED GIRLS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE WHEN THE RAINBOW IS ENUF

Miami University

The Dates: Feb. 22-26, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Miami University | BTC listing

GOOD BOYS AND TRUE

Mad Athony Theatre Company

The Dates: Feb. 22-26, 2012
Tickets and More Information: Mad Anthony Theatre Company | BTC listing

INTO THE WOODS

UC CCM Musical Theatre

The Dates: Feb. 23-March 4, 2012
Tickets and More Information:  UC CCM | BTC listing

ST. NICHOLAS

New Edgecliff Theatre

The Dates: Feb. 23-March 10, 2012
Tickets and More Information:  New Edgecliff Theatre | BTC listing

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FREE Live Music from Classical Guitarist Danny Voris

FREE Live Music from Classical Guitarist Danny Voris

7:00 pm
Whisperz Speakeasy
Community Fitness: Trailblazer HITT and Run

Community Fitness: Trailblazer HITT and Run

7:30 pm
RiverScape MetroPark
+ 1 More
Arcade Parents & Pals Yoga with Speakeasy Yoga

Arcade Parents & Pals Yoga with Speakeasy Yoga

9:00 am
Dayton Arcade
Collage Night

Collage Night

5:00 pm
The Contemporary Dayton
First Thursday Street Fair

First Thursday Street Fair

5:00 pm
West Carrollton Parks and Recreation
Farmers Market

Farmers Market

5:00 pm
Rip Rap Roadhouse
Grapes & Grooves on the Patio

Grapes & Grooves on the Patio

6:00 pm
Heather's Coffee & Cafe
Minimalist Yoga

Minimalist Yoga

6:00 pm
Dayton Metro Library - Main
Corn Hole Tournament

Corn Hole Tournament

7:00 pm
Miami Valley Sports Bar
Music Bingo

Music Bingo

7:00 pm
RiverScape MetroPark
FREE Live Music from Lee McKinney Trio

FREE Live Music from Lee McKinney Trio

7:00 pm
Whisperz Speakeasy
Petals & Punchlines

Petals & Punchlines

7:00 pm
Full Circle Brewgarden
Pride Month Celebration w/ Flamy Grant

Pride Month Celebration w/ Flamy Grant

7:00 pm
Levitt Pavilion
The Hot Wing King

The Hot Wing King

7:30 pm
The Loft Theatre
The Wedding Singer: The Musical

The Wedding Singer: The Musical

8:00 pm
La Comedia
+ 5 More
Ongoing
Dayton Silent Disco – Pride Night

Dayton Silent Disco – Pride Night

8:30 pm
The Brightside Event & Music Venue
Rosewood Community Gallery Cats for All Exhibition

Rosewood Community Gallery Cats for All Exhibition

10:00 am
Rosewood Arts Centre
Have A Gay Day Fundraiser

Have A Gay Day Fundraiser

10:00 am
Panda Express - Washington Township
Downtown Dayton History Walking Tour

Downtown Dayton History Walking Tour

5:30 pm
Dayton Pride 2026

Dayton Pride 2026

6:00 pm
PRIDE
St. Helen Spring Festival

St. Helen Spring Festival

6:30 pm
St. Helen Catholic Church
Jake Speed & The Freddies

Jake Speed & The Freddies

7:00 pm
The Brightside Event & Music Venue
Uptown First Friday:

Uptown First Friday:

7:00 pm
uptown Centerville
Australia’s Magic Hunks

Australia’s Magic Hunks

7:00 pm
Good Time Charlie's
The Hot Wing King

The Hot Wing King

7:30 pm
The Loft Theatre
The Beacon

The Beacon

8:00 pm
Dayton Theatre Guild
The Wedding Singer: The Musical

The Wedding Singer: The Musical

8:00 pm
La Comedia
The Fries Band

The Fries Band

9:00 pm
Miami Valley Gaming
+ 5 More
All Day
50th Annual Troy Strawberry Festival

50th Annual Troy Strawberry Festival

Ongoing
Tropical Fusion Reggae Nights

Tropical Fusion Reggae Nights

8:00 pm
Nanyea Restaurant Coffee house & Bar
Kettering Summer Flea Market

Kettering Summer Flea Market

8:30 am
Kettering Recreation Complex
Downtown Franklin Farmer’s Market

Downtown Franklin Farmer’s Market

8:30 am
downtown Franklin
Oakwood Farmers Market

Oakwood Farmers Market

9:00 am
Oakwood Farmers Market
Greene County Farmers Market of Beavercreek

Greene County Farmers Market of Beavercreek

9:00 am
Greene County Farmers Market
The Grazing Ground Market

The Grazing Ground Market

10:00 am
The Grazing Ground
The Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival

The Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival

10:00 am
Patricia Allyn Park
Rosewood Community Gallery Cats for All Exhibition

Rosewood Community Gallery Cats for All Exhibition

10:00 am
Rosewood Arts Centre
Saturday Art Hops at Art Encounters

Saturday Art Hops at Art Encounters

11:00 am
Community Real Estate Fair

Community Real Estate Fair

11:00 am
Five Rivers Health Center
Community Trunk Sale

Community Trunk Sale

11:00 am
3907 W 3Rd St
Salmon Sandwich Cookout

Salmon Sandwich Cookout

11:00 am
Dorothy Lane Market
Front Street Saturdays

Front Street Saturdays

11:30 am
Front Street Studios
Bulldog Bash

Bulldog Bash

12:00 pm
mack's tavern
Hamilton Pride

Hamilton Pride

12:00 pm
Downtown Hamilton

Troy Theatre Company Open House & Costume Sale

12:00 pm
Troy Civic Theatre
Jungle Jim’s International Craft Beer Festival

Jungle Jim’s International Craft Beer Festival

1:00 pm
Oscar Events Center at Jungle Jim
St. Helen Spring Festival

St. Helen Spring Festival

1:00 pm
St. Helen Catholic Church
Rec Your Hood

Rec Your Hood

1:00 pm
McIntosh Park
Pride on Fifth

Pride on Fifth

1:00 pm
The Oregon District
+ 20 More
All Day
50th Annual Troy Strawberry Festival

50th Annual Troy Strawberry Festival

Paris Flea Market

Paris Flea Market

6:00 am
Dixie Twin Drive-In
The Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival

The Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival

10:00 am
Patricia Allyn Park
Artisans Farmers Market

Artisans Farmers Market

12:00 pm
Artisans at Harrington House
Community Health Fair

Community Health Fair

12:30 pm
Grace United Methodist Church
St. Helen Spring Festival

St. Helen Spring Festival

1:00 pm
St. Helen Catholic Church
Kitten Yoga

Kitten Yoga

2:00 pm
Pet Butler
The Hot Wing King

The Hot Wing King

2:00 pm
The Loft Theatre
The Beacon

The Beacon

3:00 pm
Dayton Theatre Guild
Beavercreek Pride

Beavercreek Pride

3:00 pm
Rotary Park
Springboro Wind Symphony

Springboro Wind Symphony

7:00 pm
North Park Amphitheatre
Centerville Summer Concert Series: Hotel California

Centerville Summer Concert Series: Hotel California

7:00 pm
Stubbs Park
Jazz Jam

Jazz Jam

7:00 pm
Wholly Grounds
Becca’s LOTD Dart Tournament every Sunday at MVSB

Becca’s LOTD Dart Tournament every Sunday at MVSB

7:30 pm
Miami Valley Sports Bar
Dayton Poetry Slam

Dayton Poetry Slam

7:30 pm
yellow cab tavern
+ 8 More
June 6

50th Annual Troy Strawberry Festival

50th Annual Troy Strawberry Festival

June 6

50th Annual Troy Strawberry Festival

The Troy Strawberry Festival, held annually, is a celebration of community, culture, and of course, strawberries! This family-friendly event features...

June 7

50th Annual Troy Strawberry Festival

50th Annual Troy Strawberry Festival

June 7

50th Annual Troy Strawberry Festival

The Troy Strawberry Festival, held annually, is a celebration of community, culture, and of course, strawberries! This family-friendly event features...

Monday, June 1, 2026

  • June 1, 2026 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    $3 Burger Night
  • June 1 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    $3 Burger Night

    Come in for our Monday Night special! From 5-10pm you can choose from the following: for $3 - it's a...

    $3
  • June 1, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Libertarian Party Monthly Social
  • June 1 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Libertarian Party Monthly Social

    Join local Libertarians for an evening of casual conversation! A great way to network and get to know people!

  • June 1, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Trivia Night
  • June 1 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Trivia Night

    Got a case of the Mondays?  Come in and enjoy a night of trivia, good food, drinks, and company. Join...

  • June 1, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Route 66: A Celebration of the Mother Road
  • June 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Route 66: A Celebration of the Mother Road

    Wright Library welcomes the Victor Samalot Duo performing “The Mother Road: A Celebration of Route 66” to kick off the...

    Free
  • June 1, 2026 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
    Justin’s Famous LOTD Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament at MVSB
  • June 1 @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm

    Justin’s Famous LOTD Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament at MVSB

    EVERY MONDAY NIGHT at Miami Valley Sports Bar - Justin's Famous Luck of the Draw Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament!!! Each...

    $10
  • June 1, 2026 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    Trolley Stop Trivia with Ben Lyons
  • June 1 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

    Trolley Stop Trivia with Ben Lyons

    Come out and enjoy some Trivia tonight! Have a few drinks and share some laughs with your host Ben Lyons.

    Free
  • June 1, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Community Fitness: Trailblazer HITT and Run
  • June 1 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Community Fitness: Trailblazer HITT and Run

    Summer activities that make your body happy and healthy. Led by Fire Flame Fitness, this HIIT workout class is for...

  • June 1, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Sunset Yoga at the Mound!
  • June 1 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Sunset Yoga at the Mound!

    Join us for a peaceful and uplifting Sunset Yoga experience at the Miamisburg Mound! As the sun begins to lower...

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

  • June 2, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Bourbon & Cigar Networking
  • June 2 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Bourbon & Cigar Networking

    Join us for an evening of cigars, drinks, food, and business networking on the rooftop of Dayton Beer Co. in...

    Free
  • June 2, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Patio Pounders
  • June 2 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Patio Pounders

    Enjoy a curated selection of wines that capture the essence of patios in every pour! $19 includes six tastes of...

    $19
  • June 2, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Tasty Tuesday Food Truck Rally
  • June 2 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Tasty Tuesday Food Truck Rally

    Get ready to taco ‘bout a good time! Join us every Tuesday from 5–8 PM at Cloud Park for a...

    Free
  • June 2, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Open Mic & Tiki Taco Tuesday
  • June 2 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Open Mic & Tiki Taco Tuesday

  • June 2, 2026 6:30 pm
    West African Dinner in Yellow Springs
  • June 2 @ 6:30 pm

    West African Dinner in Yellow Springs

    As part of Immigrants Feed America, is bringing a curated plant-forward dining experience celebrating traditional West African cuisine through flavor,...

    $60
  • June 2, 2026 6:30 pm
    California Wine Dinner
  • June 2 @ 6:30 pm

    California Wine Dinner

    Join us for a four-course wine dinner that takes you on a culinary journey through the roling vineyards of California....

    $60
  • June 2, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    FREE Live Music from Kerry Kennard Trio
  • June 2 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    FREE Live Music from Kerry Kennard Trio

    Join us Tuesday night, June 2nd, as we welcome the Kerry Kennard Trio back to the Whisperz Speakeasy stage! Tom...

    Free
  • June 2, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Asian Cultural Night
  • June 2 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Asian Cultural Night

    Join us Tuesday, June 2nd at the Asian Cultural Night in Vandalia for an evening filled with culture, music, food,...

+ 3 More

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

  • June 3, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Fairborn Farmers Market
  • June 3 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Fairborn Farmers Market

    The Fairborn Farmers Market was established with the intent to provide the Fairborn community access to fresh and wholesome products...

    Free
  • June 3, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    FREE Yoga | Arcade Arts & Wellness
  • June 3 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

    FREE Yoga | Arcade Arts & Wellness

    FREE Rotunda yoga classes return to the Arcade in 2026 as part of our ongoing Arcade Arts & Wellness series....

    Free
  • June 3, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Art Escape: East Mets West
  • June 3 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Art Escape: East Mets West

    There's one more coming up on June 3, with the theme of East Meets West. Art Escapes are a series...

    $50
  • June 3, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Sip & Smoke
  • June 3 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Sip & Smoke

    Join us on the patio for our Sip & Smoke Series featuring Micallef Cigars and a guided tequila tasting. On...

    $32
  • June 3, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Trivia Night at Alematic
  • June 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Trivia Night at Alematic

    Grab some friends and join us every Wednesday night at the brewery for a pint of your favorite ALEMATIC brew...

  • June 3, 2026 7:00 pm
    Name That Tune
  • June 3 @ 7:00 pm

    Name That Tune

     The most competitive night of the week is back…Name That Tune — Every Wednesday at 7pm  Free to play Prizes every...

    Free
  • June 3, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Trivia Night
  • June 3 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    Trivia Night

    Join us for Live Trivia in Huber Heights every Wednesday 7pm to 10pm at TJ Chumps! Located right off of I-70, TJ...

  • June 3, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    FREE Live Music from Classical Guitarist Danny Voris
  • June 3 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    FREE Live Music from Classical Guitarist Danny Voris

    Classical guitarist Danny Voris joins us on Wednesday, June 3rd, from 7-10 pm. Danny is a local musician, performer, and...

    Free
+ 1 More

Thursday, June 4, 2026

  • June 4, 2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am
    Arcade Parents & Pals Yoga with Speakeasy Yoga
  • June 4 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

    Arcade Parents & Pals Yoga with Speakeasy Yoga

    Join Speakeasy Yoga at the Dayton Arcade for a special summer Parents & Pals Yoga series designed to help families move together and connect....

    Free
  • June 4, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Collage Night
  • June 4 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Collage Night

    Come get creative in a relaxed, welcome space–no experience necessary! We’ll provide materials, or feel free to bring your own....

    Free
  • June 4, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    First Thursday Street Fair
  • June 4 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    First Thursday Street Fair

    Each event offers a fun evening in the heart of the community with something for all ages to enjoy. Browse...

  • June 4, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Farmers Market
  • June 4 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Farmers Market

  • June 4, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Grapes & Grooves on the Patio
  • June 4 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Grapes & Grooves on the Patio

    Thursdays = Grapes & Grooves on the PATIO “What exactly is that?” …oh just the best decision you’ll make all week An...

  • June 4, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Minimalist Yoga
  • June 4 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Minimalist Yoga

    Minimalist Yoga is a gentle, slow-paced practice that uses fewer poses, longer holds, and intentional pauses to support relaxation, nervous...

    Free
  • June 4, 2026 7:00 pm
    Corn Hole Tournament
  • June 4 @ 7:00 pm

    Corn Hole Tournament

    We are very excited to announce CORN HOLE is coming BACK! Starting May 7th every single Thursday night we will...

  • June 4, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Music Bingo
  • June 4 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Music Bingo

    Turn up the fun and test your knowledge at Music Bingo, where your favorite songs replace the numbers and every...

    Free
+ 5 More

Friday, June 5, 2026

  • June 5, 2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Rosewood Community Gallery Cats for All Exhibition
  • June 5 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Rosewood Community Gallery Cats for All Exhibition

    Rosewood Arts Center announces a call for entries for “Cats for All”, a Rosewood Community Gallery exhibition! Rosewood students, faculty,...

    Free
  • June 5, 2026 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Have A Gay Day Fundraiser
  • June 5 @ 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

    Have A Gay Day Fundraiser

    June 5th is our next National Panda Express Fundraiser! Almost all locations in the USA take part in this. 28...

  • June 5, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Downtown Dayton History Walking Tour
  • June 5 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

    Downtown Dayton History Walking Tour

    Many of the places that helped make Dayton a center of innovation were lost to history, while others survived and...

    $10
  • June 5, 2026 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Dayton Pride 2026
  • June 5 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    Dayton Pride 2026

    Save the dates! Dayton Pride 2026 will be Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6, 2026.

  • June 5, 2026 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
    St. Helen Spring Festival
  • June 5 @ 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm

    St. Helen Spring Festival

    16 bands on 2 stages – non-stop music all weekend long !! Midway Rides 1 Ticket - $2.00.  20 Tickets...

  • June 5, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Jake Speed & The Freddies
  • June 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Jake Speed & The Freddies

    We are thrilled to welcome Jake Speed & The Freddies to The Brightside on Friday, June 5th in our SideDoor...

    $10.00
  • June 5, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Uptown First Friday:
  • June 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Uptown First Friday:

    Uptown First Fridays presented by Bethany Lutheran Village, will have its second installment of the year on June 5th. This...

    Free
  • June 5, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Australia’s Magic Hunks
  • June 5 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    Australia’s Magic Hunks

    ATTENTION LADIES!! All the way from Australia, The Magic Hunks will be here for for ONE night, the premier ladies...

    $17.95 – $49.95
+ 5 More

Saturday, June 6, 2026

  • June 6, 2026 8:30 am - 11:30 am
    Kettering Summer Flea Market
  • June 6 @ 8:30 am - 11:30 am

    Kettering Summer Flea Market

    The parking lots around the Lathrem Senior Center and Adventure Reef Waterpark will be transformed into a lively outdoor market...

    FREE
  • June 6, 2026 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Downtown Franklin Farmer’s Market
  • June 6 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Downtown Franklin Farmer’s Market

    Join us every Saturday through Sept 12, 8.30 a.m. - 12 p.m. for local products including fresh produce, honey/jams, and bread An...

  • June 6, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Oakwood Farmers Market
  • June 6 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Oakwood Farmers Market

    Shop local every Saturday at the Oakwood Farmers Market! Running May 2 through October 10 from 9:00 am–12:00 pm, the...

  • June 6, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Greene County Farmers Market of Beavercreek
  • June 6 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Greene County Farmers Market of Beavercreek

    The outdoor Farmers Market on Indian Ripple Rd. in Beavercreek runs Saturdays, 9-1 even during the winter months. Check out...

  • June 6, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    The Grazing Ground Market
  • June 6 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    The Grazing Ground Market

    Welcome to The Grazing Ground Market ~ your neighborhood spot for garden goodies, goat energy, and homemade treats that are anything but...

  • June 6, 2026 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    The Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival
  • June 6 @ 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

    The Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival

    Join us for a weekend of world class award winning music featuring the Native American flute. This year's performers include...

    Free
  • June 6, 2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Rosewood Community Gallery Cats for All Exhibition
  • June 6 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Rosewood Community Gallery Cats for All Exhibition

    Rosewood Arts Center announces a call for entries for “Cats for All”, a Rosewood Community Gallery exhibition! Rosewood students, faculty,...

    Free
  • June 6, 2026 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Saturday Art Hops at Art Encounters
  • June 6 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Saturday Art Hops at Art Encounters

    Art Encounters is open every Saturday from 11AM to 4PM and its a perfect way to bring more creativity into...

    Free
+ 20 More

Sunday, June 7, 2026

  • June 7, 2026 6:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Paris Flea Market
  • June 7 @ 6:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Paris Flea Market

    Buy, Sell and Trade new, used, and vintage merchandise Located on the grounds of the Dixie Twin Drive-In Theater, The...

    $2
  • June 7, 2026 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    The Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival
  • June 7 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

    The Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival

    Join us for a weekend of world class award winning music featuring the Native American flute. This year's performers include...

    Free
  • June 7, 2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Artisans Farmers Market
  • June 7 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Artisans Farmers Market

    Join us the 1st Sunday of each month June through October for our Farmers Market. We will bring you a...

    Free
  • June 7, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
    Community Health Fair
  • June 7 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

    Community Health Fair

    This event is open and free to the public. Blood pressure and diabetes screenings, physical therapy demos, line dancing classes,...

    Free
  • June 7, 2026 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    St. Helen Spring Festival
  • June 7 @ 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    St. Helen Spring Festival

    16 bands on 2 stages – non-stop music all weekend long !! Midway Rides 1 Ticket - $2.00.  20 Tickets...

  • June 7, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Kitten Yoga
  • June 7 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Kitten Yoga

    Join us for some ADORABLE kitten yoga! Beginner-friendly yoga for all ages, surrounded by kittens.....what could be better!? Tickets are...

    $20
  • June 7, 2026 2:00 pm
    The Hot Wing King
  • June 7 @ 2:00 pm

    The Hot Wing King

    It’s time for the annual “Hot Wang Festival” in Memphis, Tennessee, and Cordell Crutchfield knows he has the wings that’ll...

    $24
  • June 7, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    The Beacon
  • June 7 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    The Beacon

    Beiv, a renowned artist, has left her suburban Dublin home for a secluded cottage on a rugged island off the...

    $19 – $26
+ 8 More
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