Dane Cook
Depending on who you are, you think Dane Cook is either the worst comedian of all time or a pretty funny guy and you don’t understand where all the anger is coming from. See him at the Taft Theatre, 317 E. 5th St., Cincinnati, on April 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $39.50-$59.50. For more information, call 513-232-6220 or visit www.tafttheatre.org.
“Wiesenthal (Nazi Hunter)”
This off-Broadway hit tells the story of Simon Wisenthal, the legendary Nazi hunter who brought over 1,100 Nazi fugitives to justice. See this exclusive performance at the Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, on March 31 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $37.75-$67.75. For more information, call 513-621-2787 or visit www.cincinnatiarts.org.
Bon Iver
This folk band won Grammy Awards for Best New Artist and Best Alternative Music Album in 2012. Their last album, 2016’s “22, A Million,” was released to further critical acclaim. See them at the Taft Theatre, 317 E. 5th St., Cincinnati, on March 31 at 8 p.m. The show is sold out, but tickets are still available on secondary outlets. For more information, call 513-232-6220 or visit www.tafttheatre.org.
Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass
This high-energy bluegrass act performs lightning-fast instrumentals and novelty songs. See them at Miami Hamilton Downtown, 221 High St., Hamilton, on April 1 from 7-9 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 513-785-3000.
Ten, A Tribute to Pearl Jam
Considered the premier Pearl Jam tribute band in the United States, Ten is known for authentically recreating entire Pearl Jam shows. Come hear all your old favorites from the early 1990s and beyond at Bogart’s, 2621 Vine St., Cincinnati, on April 5 at 9 p.m. Tickets are $5-$10. For more information, call 513-872-8801 or visit www.bogarts.com.
Wonderful Music of Oz
If you’re a “Wizard of Oz” superfan, this show is for you. The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and a group of Broadway guest vocalists will be performing songs from the entire Oz spectrum: “The Wizard of Oz,” “Wicked,” and “The Wiz.” See it at the Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, on April 5-7. Performance times are 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15-$25. For more information, call 513-621-2787 or visit www.cincinnatiarts.org.
Jayne Sachs Reunion Concert
Jayne Sachs, an indie singer/songwriter and longtime veteran of the Dayton music scene, is performing a reunion show with her band. Rob Hoffman and the Influence will open. See them at the Sorg Opera House, 57 S. Main St., Middletown, on April 6 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. For more information, visit www.sorgoperahouse.org or www.cincyticket.com.
Chocolate Walk
This chocolate walk features 20 stops throughout historic Lebanon, each featuring a gourmet chocolate treat. The walk concludes with appetizers, a chocolate fountain, live music, and a wine/beer cash bar. Meet at the Lebanon Conference & Banquet Center, 121 S. Broadway St., Lebanon, on April 6 from 5:30-10 p.m. Tickets are $30. For more information, call 513-515-1752 or visit www.mainstreetlebanon.org.
Tiffany Jenkins
Once a drug addict with 20 felony charges, Tiffany Jenkins is now a popular parenting blogger whose viral videos have earned over one million Facebook followers. Hear her story, told with humor and honesty, at the Taft Theatre, 317 E. 5th St., Cincinnati, on April 6 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $38-$78. For more information, call 513-232-6220 or visit www.tafttheatre.org.
Victory of Light Expo
This psychic festival features over 300 psychics, healers, and exhibitors, 92 seminars on a full array of metaphysical topics, and lots of merchandise. Check it out at the Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Cincinnati, on April 6-7 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Admission is $15 (single day) and $25 (weekend). There are student/senior discounts and children 12 and younger are admitted free. For more information, visit www.victoryoflight.com.
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