LIFE ARTS TO DO
TODAY
ACTING UP: KABUKI IN JAPANESE PRINTS: Noon today and 11 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday at The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park, N., Dayton. DEVOTED: VISUAL PERFORMANCES OF FAITH: Noon today and 11 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday at The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park, N., Dayton.
ART OF THE ANCIENT AMERICAS GALLERY: Noon today and 11 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday at The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park, N., Dayton. Showcase of rich artistic traditions and the remarkable cultures that created these impressive objects from the Olmecs of Mexico to the Inkas of Peru and spanning 2,500 years.
THURSDAY
CURATORIAL CONVERSATIONS: 6 p.m. at The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park, N., Dayton. Join us for sparkling conversation in the galleries, followed by a champagne toast. Members of The DAI’s curatorial and education teams will highlight works from the permanent collection or current special exhibitions. A reception will follow.
FRIDAY
JANE REECE EXHIBITION: Noon to 6 p.m. today and Saturday at Dayton Society of Artists - DSA, 48 High St., Dayton. Exhibition runs through Feb. 10. Exhibition features work by 15 women photographers who live and work in the Miami Valley. Photographs range from the traditional to the abstract that explore the everyday realities of life through color rich depictions. Parking is free and available in the parking lot across the street. CELEBRATING THE BANNER FESTIVAL: 6 to 9 p.m. today and Saturday at John Bryan Community Center, 100 Dayton St., Yellow Springs. The YSAC Permanent Collection Local Art History Series: 7 p.m. Banner Festival Panel Talk. Event is free, and refreshments will be served. Show runs through June 30; however, the history, slides, talk and video will only be shown Friday, Jan 19.
THE GIVER: 7 p.m. today and 3 p.m. Saturday at Town Hall Theatre, 27 N. Main St., Centerville. Jan. 19-Feb. 4. Recommended for youth ages 8 and up.
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER: 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday at Beavercreek High School Auditorium, 2660 Dayton Xenia Road, Beavercreek. Peter and the Starcatcher is the back story of Peter Pan, Captain Hook, the Lost Boys and Wendy’s mom. All ticket sales are at the door.
BRAHMS: FIRST AND FOREMOST - DAYTON PHILHARMONIC MASTERWORKS CONCERT: 8 to 10:30 p.m. today and Saturday at Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 W. 2nd St., Dayton. BEEHIVE: THE SIXTIES MUSICAL: 8 p.m. at Dayton Playhouse, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton.
SATURDAY
WOMEN IN PHOTOGRAPHY A LECTURE BY DR. SALLY STRUTHERS: 3 p.m. at Dayton Society of Artists - DSA, 48 High St., Dayton. Free and open to the public. Free parking is available in the lot across the street.