The Love and Emotions Comedy Tour will stop at the Laugh Zone House of Comedy, 3493 Siebenthaler Ave., on Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. This show is a special Valentine’s celebration designed for couples and comedy lovers. Comedians on the show include Mike Bonner (host), Yvett Weems (feature), and Steven G. (headliner). $30 for general admission. $50 for couples. www.laughzonehouseofcomedy.com.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
A health fair will take place at Harmony Creek Church/Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 901 E. Stroop Road in Kettering, on Feb. 9 from noon to 2 p.m. Eighteen agencies will attend to share information on topics including seniors and aging, nutrition and safety, LGBTQ+ and suicide prevention and more. Free. www.goodshepherdkettering.com.
The Montgomery County Construction Career Fair will be at Carillon Park on Feb. 12 from noon to 4 p.m. Meet with dozens of companies from across the Dayton region looking to hire qualified employees. Free. www.thejobcenter.org.
Sweetheart Goat Yoga will be at the Vandalia Recreation Center, 1111 Stonequarry Road, on Feb. 12 from 6-7:30 p.m. The Grazing Ground of Dayton will have their lovable goats Monica, Ross, Chandler and Rachel, who will bring extra joy to the yoga practice. $30. www.grazinggrounddayton.com.
The 17th annual Bowling for Pride will be at Poelking Lanes, 1403 Wilmington Ave., on Feb. 22 at 1 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Greater Dayton LGBT Center. $25, which includes shoes. www.daytonlgbtcenter.org.
DANCE
Queen Lula Bell’s Ball will be at Lula Bell Whimsical Cards and Gifts, 23 Park Ave. in Oakwood, on Feb. 13 from 5-8 p.m. The evening will feature celebration, girl power and friendship. Wear a crown or gown to receive discounts on any purchase. Free. www.lulabellshop.com.
A Valentine’s Day Dance will be at the American Czechoslovakian Club, 922 Valley St., on Feb. 14 from 6-10 p.m. The Happy Hour Band will play hits from the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s and more. $10 for members. $11 for non-members. 937-287-4275 or www.accdayton.com.
FAMILY
The City of Dayton Recreation and Youth Services will host a Family Valentine’s Dance at the Lohrey Recreation Center, 2366 Glenarm Ave., on Feb. 7 from 6-8 p.m. Enjoy an evening of dancing, Valentine card-making and delicious snacks. This event is perfect for kids ages 10 and under accompanied by a guardian. Free. www.daytonohio.gov/422/Recreation.
Credit: Alex Cutler
Credit: Alex Cutler
Jurassic Quest returns to the Dayton Convention Center, 22 E. Fifth St., on Feb. 7 from noon to 6 p.m.; Feb. 8 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Feb. 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jurassic Quest features realistic scenes, enormous dinosaurs, cute baby dinosaurs and lots of fun activities for kids of all ages. $22-$36. 937-333-4700 or www.daytonconventioncenter.com.
TechFest returns to Sinclair College on Feb. 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. TechFest is a two-day family event organized and conducted by ASC of Dayton since 2003. The focus of TechFest is STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Free. www.techfestdayton.org.
FOOD AND DINING
The Taste of Northmont Food & Business Expo will take place at Meadowbrook at Clayton, 6001 Salem Ave., on Feb. 13 from 5:30-8 p.m. Sample delectable offerings from a wide range of local restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and specialty food vendors. Discover hidden gems and support Northmont’s vibrant culinary scene. $25 in advance. $30 at the door. www.northmontchamber.com.
A Sweet Heart Dinner will be at the Eintracht German Club, 2707 Troy St., on Feb. 15 from 6-7:30 p.m. Dinner includes salad, beef sauerbraten, semmelknodel dumplings, baked mashed potatoes, red cabbage, roasted vegetables, apple strudel, bread and butter. There will be a cash bar. $20. 937-238-0481. www.daytoneintracht.org.
The Day of Caring Pancake Brunch will take place at Shiloh Church, 5300 Philadelphia Drive, on Feb. 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Guests can enjoy a breakfast featuring hot sausages, pancakes, scrambled eggs, applesauce, coffee and orange juice. The event provides a warm and welcoming environment to connect with fellow community members while supporting the homeless and hungry. $7 for adults. $5 for seniors and children under 12. www.dayofcaring.us.
A Cabbage Roll Dinner and Dance will be at the American Czechoslovakian Club, 922 Valley St., on Feb. 28 from 6-10 p.m. The dinner consisting of cabbage rolls, mashed potatoes, vegetable salad, desserts, beer, wine and soda from 6-7:30 p.m. Music by Ed Klimczak will be from 7:30-10 p.m. Reservations required. $16 for members. $17 for non-members. 937-287-4275 or www.accdayton.com.
MUSIC
The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance will present “Tony Bennett: The Official Musical Celebration” at the Schuster Center on Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Arranged for multiple singers and performed by the Dayton Philharmonic, the concert includes a multi-media display of images and videos from throughout his career. $14-$118. 937-228-3630 or www.daytonlive.org.
Naturally 7 will return to the Arbogast Performing Arts Center, 500 S. Dorset Road in Troy, on Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. Naturally 7 returns with their a cappella sound that they have coined as the phrase “Vocal Play.” $30-$55. 937-418-8392 or www.arbogastpac.com.
The Owls will perform at the Roger Glass Center for the Arts, 29 E. Creative Way, on Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. The quartet is known for its original and personal performances blending diverse musical backgrounds. $18. 937-229-5000 or www.udayton.edu/artssciences/about/facilities/glass-center-arts.
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Credit: CONTRIBUTED
The musical “Chicago” will be performed at the Schuster Center on Feb. 4, 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 7 and 8 at 8 p.m.; Feb. 8 at 8 p.m.; and Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. In the whirlwind of Chicago’s Jazz Age, two of the Cook County Jail’s most notorious murderesses – vaudeville star Velma Kelly and chorus girl Roxie Hart – become fierce rivals as they compete for headlines amidst a media frenzy. $47-$165. 937-228-3630 or www.daytonlive.org.
Classic Albums Live will perform “Queen: News of the World” at the Victoria Theatre on Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Hits to be performed include “We Will Rock You” and “It’s Late.” $34-$46. 937-228-3630 or www.daytonlive.org.
The Beavercreek Weekend of Jazz returns to Beavercreek High School, 2660 Dayton-Xenia Road, on Feb. 21 from 6:30-9 p.m. and Feb. 22 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This annual extravaganza, orchestrated by the Beavercreek Music Parents Association, ignites the early spring with a powerful mission: to ignite a passion for jazz in the hearts of Beavercreek’s youth and neighboring communities. Free. $25-$30 for the One O’Clock Lab Band performance at 8 p.m. on Saturday. www.weekendofjazz.com.
Join the Dayton Philharmonic as it performs Hollywood Hits at the Schuster Center on Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Experience the thrill of blockbuster movie themes from “Gone With The Wind,” “The Magnificent Seven,” “Lawrence Of Arabia” and “James Bond.” $14-$118. 937-228-3630 or www.daytonlive.org.
The Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra will perform “Love Notes” at the Arbogast Performing Arts Center, 500 S. Dorset Road in Troy, on Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. Principal Conductor Awadagin Pratt conducts this concert with music from the ages that stirs the enticing emotion of love. $30-$55. 937-418-8392 or www.arbogastpac.com.
THEATER
The Dayton Theatre Guild will perform “The Minutes” by Tracy Letts at the theater, 430 Wayne Ave., on Jan. 31, Feb. 1, 7 and 17 at 8 p.m.; Feb. 2, 9 and 16 at 3 p.m.; and Feb. 8 and 15 at 5 p.m. This play takes a hard look at the inner workings of a city council meeting and the hypocrisy, greed and ambition that bubble to the surface when a newcomer to the small town of Big Cherry starts to ask the wrong questions. $19-$26. 937-278-5993 or www.daytontheatreguild.org.
The Human Race Theatre Company will present “A Distinct Society” at the Loft Theatre, 126 N. Main St., on Feb. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 9 and 16 at 2 p.m. When an Iranian father and daughter, separated by the international border, start using the library as a meeting place, the French-Canadian librarian, an American customs agent, and a local teenager find their quiet lives suddenly full of excitement and consequence. $23-$54. 937-228-3630 or www.daytonlive.org.
Vitaly will bring “An Evening of Wonders” to the Arbogast Performing Arts Center, 500 S. Dorset Road, on Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. Vitaly blends art and illusion to create a world where the rules of reality do not exist. Paintings spring to life, photographs become mini-movies, and audience members see their faces vanish from their own driver’s licenses. $30-$55. 937-418-8392 or www.arbogastpac.com.
The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance will present “Cinderella” at the Schuster Center on Feb. 14 and 15 at 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 16 at 2:30 p.m. Have a royal ball at this classic retelling of “Cinderella,” choreographed by Artistic Director Brandon Ragland to Prokofiev’s sparkling score. $8-$109. 937-228-3630 or www.daytonlive.org.
VISUAL ARTS
Photographer Keith Ladzinski will stop at the Victoria Theatre on Feb. 2 at 3 p.m. Ladzinski is a master of documenting the ends of the earth. An esteemed photographer, filmmaker, and Emmy-nominated director, Ladzinski is known for captivating imagery that explores the intersection of adventure, nature, and conservation. $29-$53. 937-228-3630 or www.daytonlive.org.
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
The Dayton Art Fair will be at The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., on Feb. 15 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Feb. 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. As the leading community arts organization known for fostering collaboration and innovation, The Co is partnering with local galleries, artist collectives, and businesses for the Dayton Art Fair to create a unique platform that celebrates and amplifies local talent. Free. www.codayton.org.
Bad Romance: A True Crime Special Interest Tour will take place at the Dayton Art Institute on Feb. 6 and 27 at 6 p.m., and Feb. 22 at 1 p.m. This evening of art explores themes of crimes connected to love, betrayal and deception. $10 for members. $15 for non-members. 937-223-4278 or www.daytonartinstitute.org.
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