Top 10 things to do this week

1) SOUTHERN OHIO INDOOR MUSIC FEST

Headliners Dailey & Vincent, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out and Flatt Lonesome are just some of the top bluegrass talent on display at The Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival. The twice-yearly event returns to Roberts Convention Centre, 123 Gano Road, Wilmington, at noon Friday and Saturday, March 24 and 25.The acoustic music festival also features Karl Shiflett & Big Country Show, the Gibson Brothers and the Radio Ramblers, led by event organizer Joe Mullins. First-time acts include Heidi & Ryan and Sideline. Doors open at 10 a.m. each day. Cost: Advance general admission tickets are $35 per day or $65 two-days, $75 two-day reserved seating. Tickets at the door are $40 per day, $70 two-day general admission, $75 two-day reserved seating. $10 two-day child reserved seating in advance and at the door. General admission tickets for children 16 and younger are free. Call 937-372-5804 or visit www.somusicfest.com.

2) ABOUT BEING

Eighteen dancers from two different local dance companies will come together on stage for the weekend concert, "About Being …". DCDC2, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company's pre-professional ensemble, is collaborating with the University of Dayton Dance Ensemble for an original story circle featuring the works of six choreographers. "About Being …" is presented in UD's Boll Theatre, Kennedy Union, 300 College Park, Dayton, at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 24 and 25. Cost: $20 adults, $18 military and seniors 60 and older. Call 937-228-3630 or visit www.ticketcenterstage.com.

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3) HEART BALL

Since its founding by six cardiologists in 1924, the American Heart Association has been on a mission to help people build healthy lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. To realize that goal, local affiliates of the A.H.A. host fundraising events such as Heart Balls to fund programs to serve their communities. "Mad About Heart" is the theme of the 22nd annual black-tie affair, presented at Sinclair Community College, Ponitz Center, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, on Saturday, March 25. A cocktail reception begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m., live auction at 8:10 p.m. and live music at 9 p.m. Cost: $150. Contributions will be used to support biomedical research and educational programs in the Dayton area. Visit www.heart.org.

4) DAYTON PHILHARMONIC MASTERWORKS

The work of Claude Debussy will anchor two different Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra concerts this weekend at the Schuster Center, Second and Main streets, Dayton. "Reflections and Images" — DPO's Masterworks Series Concerts at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 24 and 25 — feature violinist Yevgeny Kutik and pieces by Debussy, Bunch and Mozart. At 3 p.m. Sunday, March 26, the orchestra presents the Classical Connections Series concert, "Debussy's Images." For this program, DPO's artistic director Neal Gittleman will discuss the music in a pre-concert address and a post-performance, ice cream social Q&A. Cost: $15.45-$64.30 Friday and Saturday, $8-$43 Sunday. Call 937-228-3630 or visit www.ticketcenterstage.com.

5) RIVERDANCE

It has been two decades since champion Irish dancers Jean Butler and Michael Flatley created Riverdance, a unique program featuring the music of Bill Whelan. The show was an overwhelming international success, going on a succession of sold-out tours and rave reviews. Along the way, the show introduced new generations to Celtic music and Irish dance. Riverdance brings its 20th anniversary world tour to the Schuster Center, Second and Main streets, Dayton, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 28. Cost: $40.50 to $72.50. Call 937-228-3630 or visit www.ticketcenterstage.com.

6) SIGNS OF LIFE

Jon Stankorb has played in tribute bands for groups like the Beatles and Steely Dan. However, none have been as successful as his Pink Floyd tribute Signs of Life. Stankorb formed the group in 2008 and it quickly evolved from a club act to a multi-media stadium concert. Signs of Life returns to Hobart Arena, 255 Adams St., Troy, for an 8 p.m. concert on Saturday, March 25. Doors open at 7 p.m. Cost: $15 general admission, $20 and $25 reserved seats. Call 937-339-2911 or visit www.hobartarena.com.

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7) “BATTLE OF THE SEXES”

For the past four years, Metaphorically Speaking has presented "The Battle of the Sexes," an annual show exploring the struggles between women and men. A slate of poets and spoken-word artists will present work examining romantic relationships during the fourth anniversary show at Dayton Convention Center, 22 E. Fifth St., Dayton, at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 25. Cost: $33.30 to $83.30. Call 937-228-3630 or visit www.ticketcenterstage.com.

8) BLACK STONE CHERRY

The members of Southern-rock act Black Stone Cherry have been putting their new millennium spin on the genre since they rocked their way out of Edmonton, Ky. more than a decade ago. The group's self-titled debut was released by Roadrunner Records in 2006. The rockers released their fifth studio album, "Kentucky," on Mascot Records in April 2016. Black Stone Cherry performs with Caleb Johnson and Through Fire at Oddbody's Music Room, 5418 Burkhardt Road, Dayton, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 24. Cost: $21-$26. Call 937-813-4272 or visit www.oddbodys.com.

9) AARON KLEIBER

As a comedian and the father of three kids, the trials and tribulations of parenthood are a big part of Aaron Kleiber's stand-up act. The topic is universal yet always changing, which provided the Pittsburgh native with more material that he could ever use on stage so he started his own podcast, "Grown Dad Business." Kleiber, who has produced more than 70 episodes while touring and remaining a hands-on dad, performs at Wiley's Comedy Joint, 101 Pine St., Dayton, on Friday and Saturday, March 24 and 25. Show times are 8 p.m. Friday and 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Doors open 30 minutes before show times. Cost: $10. Call 937-224-5653 or visit www.wileyscomedy.com.

10) THE HEAD

Atlanta-based rock trio the Head's debut album, "Space," won't be released until Aug. 4, but the group is already receiving positive reviews from Alternative Press, Ghettoblaster, Creative Loafing and other media outlets. The Head, on the road supporting the album's lead single, "Tea Colored Radio," performs at Blind Bob's, 430 E. Fifth St., Dayton on Tuesday, March 28. Cost: $5. Call 937-938-6405 or visit www.blindbobs.com.

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