When: Through Feb. 16; 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday
Where: Loft Theatre, 126 N. Main St., Dayton
Details: Brant Russell directs the Human Race Theatre Company’s outstanding, unforgettable regional premiere of Kareem Fahmy’s quietly engrossing, truly timely drama about family and politics set in a library (terrifically designed by Mark Halpin) straddling the U.S.-Canada border. The exceptional cast features Kylie Flick (Shirin Gilani), Kelly Mengelkoch (Manon Desjardins), Rico Romalus Parker (Bruce Laird), James Rana (Peyman Gilani) and Cooper Schairbaum (Declan Sheehan).
Cost: $23-$62
More info: 937-228-3630 or humanracetheatre.org
2.“Cinderella”
When: Feb. 14-16; 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday
Where: Schuster Center, 1 W. Second St., Dayton
Details: Following on the impressive heels of his beautiful reimagining of “The Nutcracker,” Dayton Ballet Artistic Director Brandon Ragland is back to helm this classic, magical and romantic work set to the music of Prokofiev.
Cost: $6-$127
More info: 937-228-3630 or daytonperformingarts.org
3. Dayton Art Fair
When: Feb 15-16; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday
Where: The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St. inside the Dayton Arcade
Details: As the leading community arts organization known for fostering collaboration and innovation, The Co is partnering with local galleries, artist collectives, and businesses to create a unique platform that celebrates and amplifies local talent.
Cost: Free
More info: codayton.org
Credit: Human Race
Credit: Human Race
4. Magic of Vitaly: Evening of Wonders
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15
Where: Arbogast Center, 500 S. Dorset Road, Troy
Details: Combining breathtaking visuals with master illusionist Vitaly’s captivating style, “An Evening of Wonders” is an interactive theatrical experience that takes the audience on a magical journey. Along the way, 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.
Cost: $30-$55
More info: 937-418-8392 or arbogastpac.com
5. Emerging Choreographers Concert
When: Feb. 14-16; 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday
Where: Creative Arts Center Dance Space 170 at Wright State University, 3640 Col. Glenn Hwy., Dayton
Details: The concert will feature choreography by Wright State Dance Ensemble seniors Ariana Alvarado, Zoe Bees, Brianna Chan, Jonathan Foster, Gracie Harper and Alexis Wilson, as well as juniors Kailey Colyer, Alia Dalton, Jessie Etling, Carly Hanson, Audrey Lee, Emma McCaslin, Hannah McGuffey, Samantha Minneman and Jenna Mumford.
Cost: To support future student productions, a suggested donation of $5 is recommended.
6. Love and Emotions Comedy Tour
When: 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14
Where: Laugh Zone House of Comedy, 3493 Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton
Details: 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).
Cost: $30 for general admission. $50 for couples.
More info: laughzonehouseofcomedy.com
Credit: KNACK VIDEO + PHOTO
Credit: KNACK VIDEO + PHOTO
7. Valentine’s Day Dance
When: 6-10 P.M. Friday, Feb. 14
Where: American Czechoslovakian Club, 922 Valley St., Dayton
Details: The Happy Hour Band will play hits from the ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s and more.
Cost: $10 for members. $11 for non-members.
More info: 937-287-4275 or accdayton.com
8. Dayton Music Club Concert
When: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16
Where: Fairmont Presbyterian Church, 3705 Far Hills Ave., Kettering
Details: This celebration of sacred music and church musicians features a program consisting of songs by J. S. Bach, Samuel Barber and Claude Debussy. In addition, the audience will be able to view various art works as described by Rosanne Brown in piano music.
Cost: Free. Donations to the Dayton Music Club Youth Scholarship Fund are encouraged.
More info: 937-297-0463 or visit daytonmusicclub.org
9. Valentine’s Day Skate
When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14
Where: RiverScape MetroParks Ice Rink, 237. E. Monument Ave., Dayton
Details: Skate to various love songs.
Cost: $7. Visitors can rent ice skates for $3. Children 3 years old and under are free with a paying adult. There is no charge for those who are not skating.
More info: metroparks.org/ice-rink
10. Two One-Act Comedies
When: Feb. 14-23; 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays
Where: Actor’s Theatre Fairborn, 23 W. Main St., Fairborn
Details: Evan Linder and Andrew Hobgood’s quirky “Five Lesbians Eating a Quiche” and Todd Wallinger’s classic whodunit “The Butler Did It” will be performed under the direction of Sabrina Kilbourne and Craig Smith, respectively.
Cost: $20
More info: actorstheatrefairborn.org
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
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