THE WEEK IN ARTS
TODAY
IN THE COMPANY OF FRIENDS: THE KETTERING AND PATTERSON LEGACY: Noon to 5 p.m. today, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park, N., Dayton. Exhibition explores the contributions of Kettering and Patterson through the lens of the Chinese scholar collector, presenting a variety of artworks that may have been part of a scholar’s life and raising the broader question of just what it means to collect. MONET AND IMPRESSIONISM: Noon to 5 p.m. today, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park, N., Dayton. Spotlight on Impressionism in France and Claude Monet’s remarkable influence on art. Features 13 paintings with the focal point of the exhibition being Monet’s spectacular painting Waterloo Bridge (Effect de soleil), 1903. Additional loaned works also on display. “THE TIMELINE SHOW” YELLOW SPRINGS THEATER-PAST TO PRESENT: 6 to 8:30 p.m. today through Saturday at John Bryan Community Center, 2nd Floor, 100 Dayton St., Yellow Springs. Show runs through June 30. Featuring a private collection of Center Stage head shots by Ron Siemer. David Neuhardt has created a Yellow Springs Theater Timeline. Show may be seen from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon.-Sun.
MONDAY
THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING MARQUISE: MYSTERY DINNER
THEATER: 6:30 to 9 p.m. today and Friday at The Spaghetti Warehouse, 36 W. 5th St., Dayton. Please call to make reservations.
THURSDAY
SHREK THE MUSICAL: 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. today and Friday and 5:30 p.m. Saturday at La Comedia Dinner Theatre, 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro.
FRIDAY
VILLAGE ARTISANS GALLERY PRESENTS “BIRDS & BEES POLLINATOR AWARENESS - A
COMMUNITY ART SHOW”: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Village Artisans Gallery, 100 Corry St., Yellow Springs. Local artists entered original 2D and 3D art pieces, in any media, that referenced the theme of the show. Closing reception today from 6 to 9 p.m. For more information, stop into the gallery, call 937-767-1209, email villageartisans.email@yahoo.com or visit www.villageartisans.blogspot.com or Facebook.
THE CURIOUS SAVAGE: 7 p.m. today and Saturday at Actors Theatre of Fairborn, 23 E. Main St., Fairborn. A warm and touching comedy where kindness, loyalty and affection triumph over greed and dishonesty. General Seating, $15. Purchase tickets at the door or at https://www. actorstheatrefairborn.org.
CABARET: 8 p.m. today and 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday at Beavercreek Community Theatre, 3868 Dayton Xenia Road, Beavercreek.
SATURDAY
CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF FIBER ARTS: 1 to 4 p.m. at Yellow Springs Arts Council Gallery, 111 Corry St., Yellow Springs. Reception June 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. with wine, punch and refreshments. The show runs through July 14. LOVELY, A PHOTO & WAX WORKSHOP- PERSONAL
PHOTO: 2 p.m. at Davis-Linden Building, 400 Linden Ave., Dayton. This art workshop will teach you the ancient technique of fusing beeswax and resin on a photograph mounted on wood to preserve the image and create a luminous dreamy effect. All supplies included. You will submit a personal photo to be printed via email once booked.