When: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12
Where: Dayton Convention Center, 22 E. Fifth St., Dayton
Details: Brick Fest Live is a family-friendly event filled with hands-on attractions and activities engineered to inspire, educate and entertain with LEGO bricks.
Cost: $16.99-$34.99
More info: brickfestlive.com
2. Ultimate Johnny Cash: Walkin’ the Line
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11
Where: Arbogast Performing Arts Center, 500 S. Dorset Road, Troy
Details: American singer and actor Scott Moreau has traveled the world performing as Johnny Cash for nearly a decade. This production is based on interviews, anecdotes and portions of “Cash: The Autobiography.” Moreau will perform more than 25 of Cash’s best-loved songs.
Cost: $30-$55.
More info: 937-418-8392 or arbogastpac.com
3. Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 and Saturday, Jan. 11
Where: Schuster Center, 1 W. Second St., Dayton
Details: Pianist Ian Parker will be spotlighted for Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto, widely considered among his greatest works. This Dayton Philharmonic concert also features composer Elena Ruehr’s “Sky Above Clouds, inspired by the paintings of Georgia O’Keefe, and Brahms’ Symphony No. 3.
Cost: $8-$109
More info: 937-228-3630 or daytonperformingarts.org
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
4. Family Skate: Circle of Ice
When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10
Where: RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave., Dayton
Details: Skate to your favorite Disney songs.
Cost: $10. Skate admission is $7 and skate rental is $3.
More info: metroparks.org
5. WinterFolkFest
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11
Where: Oregon Express, 336 E. 5th St., Dayton
Details: The Shady Pine, Harold Hensley, Midwestern Mrs. and Wakelight headline this annual showcase of folk and acoustic music.
Cost: $10
More info: yellowcabtavern.com
6. Holy Angels Fish Fry and Silent Auction
When: 6-11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11
Where: 1322 Brown St. Dayton
Details: Enjoy a fish dinner, dessert, silent auction, raffle drawings and various games of chance.
Cost: $25 for fish fry dinner only. Prices vary for other offerings.
More info: cbo.io/bidapp/index.php?slug=2025hafishfry
7. Buckeye Wedding Expo and Bridal Show
When: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 and Sunday, Jan. 12
Where: Dayton Arcade, 35 W. Fourth St.
Details: Meet event and wedding planners that can help with photography, dresses, food and more.
Cost: $10
More info: shows.buckeyeweddingexpo.com.
Credit: CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BLOOMING HORIZONS PHOTOGRAPHY
Credit: CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BLOOMING HORIZONS PHOTOGRAPHY
8. AFC/NFC Wild Card Round Watch Party
When: 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12
Where: Wandering Griffin Brewery and Restaurant, 3725 Presidential Drive, Beavercreek
Details: Wear your team’s jersey to score BOGO appetizers and $4 craft beer pints. Anyone who wears the winning team’s jersey will win happy hour pricing ($4 craft beer pints) for the whole month.
Cost: Free
More info: 937-369-0133 or wanderinggriffin.com
9. Alex Anest Trio, Mainline Funk
When: 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12
Where: Hidden Gem Music Club, 507 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Centerville
Details: The Alex Anest Organ Trio offers original and familiar tunes through a combination of guitar, organ and drums. The trio is comprised of Alex Anest on guitar, Jim Alfredson on organ and David Ward on drums. Improv rockers Mainline Funk are the special guests.
Cost: $10
More info: hiddengemdayton.com
10. David Lucas
When: 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 and 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11
Where: Dayton Funny Bone, 88 Plum St., Ste 200, Beavercreek
Details: Having started his career on the MTV “Yo Momma” show and landing a role on “Roast Me” on All Def Digital, Lucas has become a well known joke writer and vicious Roaster. He has also opened for Louis CK, Joe Rogan and Tony Hinchcliffe.
Cost: $32-$62
More info: dayton.funnybone.com
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