Katrina Leskanich: The former leader of Katrina & the Waves performs at Canal Public House, 308 E. First St., Dayton. 7 p.m. www.canalpublichouse.com.
APRIL 2
Smokey Robinson: The Motown legend performs in concert. Schuster Center, Second and Main streets, Dayton. 7:30 p.m. $40-$112. 937-228-3630 or www.ticketcenterstage.com.
APRIL 3
Dayton Bizarre (April First Friday): 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 3, downtown Dayton. Dayton Bizarre will take place during First Friday from 5-10 p.m. and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 4. Listings for individual business activities are included below and can be found online at downtowndayton.org and the First Friday Facebook page.
Dayton Crafty-Con 2015: Yellow Cab Building, 700 E. Fourth St., Dayton. 5-10 p.m. Proceeds benefit Dayton Circus Creative Collective's upcoming 10th annual sideshow. 937-203-8175 or www.yellowcabtavern.com.
APRIL 4
L.A. Guns: The pioneering metal act at Oddbody's Music Room, 5418 Burkhardt Road, Dayton. 7 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 at the door. 937-813-4272 or www.oddbodys.com.
Easter Comedy Jam: This touring show features Lil Duval and DC Young Fly. Schuster Center, Dayton. 8 p.m. $29.50-$69.60. www.ticketcenterstage.com
APRIL 5
Easter Sunrise Service: Dayton History presents its annual ecumenical service. Carillon Historical Park, 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton. 6:30 a.m. Free. 937-293-2841 or www.daytonhistory.org.
Easter Egg Hunt: The 33rd annual event returns to Young's Jersey Dairy, 6880 Springfield-Xenia Road, Yellow Springs. 2-3 p.m. Free. 937-325-0629 or www.youngsdairy.com.
APRIL 7-8
"America's Got Downton": The hit British show, currently touring the United States, stops at Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton. 8 p.m. $25-$50. 937-228-3630 or www.ticketcenterstage.com
APRIL 8
UD Celebration of the Arts 2015: Students in the programs of music, dance and theatre will perform. Schuster Center, Dayton. 8 p.m. Free. www.ticketcenterstage.com.
APRIL 10
The Nobodies of Comedy Tour: Matt Bergman, Liz Miele and other rising stand-up comics in concert. Victoria Theatre, Dayton. 7:30 p.m. $30-$50. www.ticketcenterstage.com
APRIL 10-11
Singing in the Rain with Orchestra: The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra provides the live score to this Hollywood classic. Schuster Center, Dayton. 8 p.m. $23-$78. www.ticketcenterstage.com
APRIL 10-12
Dayton Metro Library Book Sale: Hardbacks, paperbacks, CDs and more will be featured. Hara Arena, 1001 Shiloh Springs Road, Trotwood. 4-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Free admission and parking. www.daytonmetrolibrary.org.
APRIL 12
Imagination Ball: Under the Big Top: This new family event features aerialists from Cincinnati Circus, hands-on activities and more. Schuster Center's Wintergarden, Dayton. 2 p.m. $50 for adults, seniors and children. www.ticketcenterstage.com.
Opening day for the Dragons: Dayton hosts the South Bend Cubs at Fifth Third Field, 220 N. Patterson Blvd., Dayton. 7 p.m. $8-$16. 937-228-BATS (2287) or www.daytondragons.com.
APRIL 13
Theresa Caputo Live! The Experience: The psychic star of TLC's "Long Island Medium" appears at the Nutter Center, 3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Fairborn. 7:30 p.m. $39.75 and up. 937-775-4789 or www.nuttercenter.com.
APRIL 16-MAY 3
"Taking Shakespeare": Aaron Vegas directs the Human Race Theatre Company's presentation of John Murrell's stage drama. The Loft Theatre, 126 N. Main St., Dayton. 8 p.m., with 7 p.m. shows on April 19, 21 and 28, and 2 p.m. matinees April 19 and 26 and May 3. $30 and $35 for the April 16 preview, $35 and $40 weeknights and $40 and $45 weekends. Discounts available for groups, seniors, students and military. 937-228-3630 or www.ticketcenterstage.com.
APRIL 17 & 19
"The Pearl Fishers": Dayton Opera closes its season with special guests Dayton Ballet and Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. The Schuster Center, Dayton. 8 p.m. Friday, 3 p.m. Sunday. $24 students, $38-$94 adults. Discounts available for seniors and military. www.ticketcenterstage.com.
APRIL 17
Food Truck Rally: Mobile food purveyors from area participate in this monthly, warm-weather event. The Yellow Cab, 700 E. Fourth St., Dayton. 5-10 p.m. Food Truck Rallies are held the third Friday of the month. 937-203-8175 or www.yellowcabtavern.com.
APRIL 18
Record Store Day: The annual international celebration of independently-owned music stores returns to locally owned shops. Omega Music, 318 E. Fifth St., Dayton. 937-275-9949 or www.facebook.com/omegamusicdayton. And at Toxic Beauty Records, 220 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs. Free. 937-767-0300 or www.facebook.com/toxicbeautyrecords.
Kings Island's Opening Day: The 2015 season begins at Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Dr., Mason. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. $28.99-$44.99 single tickets. Season passes available. Park open weekends through May 3. Daily operation begins May 8. 513-754-5700 or www.visitkingsisland.com.
Time Warp Prom featuring Stranger: Mix 107.7 presents this annual event in the Nutter Center's McLin Gym, Fairborn. 7:30 p.m. $33. This event is 21 and older. www.nuttercenter.com.
APRIL 19
AIDS Walk Dayton: Ted Allen, host of the Food Network series, "Chopped," is honorary chair for this year's fundraiser. University of Dayton River Campus, 1700 S. Patterson Blvd., Dayton. Registration begins at 10 a.m. www.aidswalkohio.com.
The Taste of Greene County: The Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce and Greene Memorial Hospital and Soin Medical Center present the 18th annual event featuring dishes from more than 20 restaurants, bakeries and caterers. Nutter Center, Fairborn. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Advance tickets are $15 adults, $13 seniors and active-duty military, $6 for children 6-12. All tickets are $18 at the door. Children 5 and younger admitted free. 937-426-2202 or www.beavercreekchamber.org.
APRIL 21
"The Jewish Cardinal": The 15th annual Dayton Jewish International Film Festival opens with this screening at Rave Cinemas, The Greene 14, 4489 Glengarry Dr., Beavercreek. 7:15 p.m. The event continues on select nights through May 14. Screenings are presented at various locations including The Neon, Dayton, and The Little Art Theatre, Yellow Springs. Times vary. $9 adults, $8 students. Festival passes are available. 937-610-1555 or www.jewishdayton.org.
APRIL 24
Spring Beer Tasting: Belmont Party Supply owner Mike Schwartz presents this event featuring 10 seasonal beers. Dayton Liederkranz Turner, 1400 E. Fifth St., Dayton. 6 p.m. $20. 937-429-9251.
DVAC Art Auction: Support local artists at the 21st annual Art Auction will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 24, at The Ponitz Center, Sinclair. The silent auction begins at 6:30 p.m., and the live auction will get under way at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 for DVAC members, $60 for nonmembers, and $75 at the door.
APRIL 24-26:
Bellbrook Sugar Maple Festival: It can't be festival season yet! The 37th annual Sugar Maple Festival celebrating the sweet treat will take place in downtown Bellbrook. Hours are: Friday kickoff event at 6 p.m. The festival will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
APRIL 29-MAY 17
"Wicked": The Broadway smash is back by popular demand. Schuster Center, Dayton. Various times. $43-$74 matinees, $43-$97 weeknights, $43-$127 weekends. www.ticketcenterstage.com.
APRIL 30
R.Ring: Kelley Deal of the Breeders brings her side project to Canal Public House, Dayton. 9 p.m. Good English and Pale Angels also performs.
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