Top 10 things to do this week

Lyle Lovett and Shawn Colvin

Longtime friends Lyle Lovett and Shawn Colvin will share the stage for an evening of storytelling and acoustic music. Lovett released a series of gold albums through the 1980s and '90s. His last release was 2012's "Release Me." Shawn Colvin became a rock star at the age of 41 with her hit single, "Sunny Came Home," in 1997. Her last album was 2015's "Uncovered," and she won the American Trailblazer Award at the Americana Music Honors & Awards in 2016. See them at the Taft Theatre, 317 E. 5th St., Cincinnati, on March 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $29.50-$54.50. For more information, call 513-232-6220 or visit www.tafttheatre.org.

“Chicago”

This musical comedy about government corruption, newspaper sensationalism and celebrity criminals is the second longest-running musical in Broadway history. It won six Tonys, and the movie version won Best Picture in 2002. See it at the Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, on March 20-25. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, and 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $30 and up. For more information, call 513-621-2787 or visit www.cincinnatiarts.org.

“Menopause the Musical”

This musical that helped bring "The Change" out of the closet made its debut in 2001. Four women shopping at Bloomingdale's sing songs about chocolate cravings, hot flashes, night sweats, memory loss and other predicaments to the tune of classic pop songs (examples include "Stayin' Awake" and "Puff, My God I'm Draggin.'") See it at the Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, on March 22-31. Performance times are 8 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $50. For more information, call 513-621-2787 or visit www.cincinnatiarts.org.

Horror Hound Weekend

This three-day horror convention will consist of celebrity panels, live music, karaoke, a film festival, and a tattoo festival. The big-name guests include Henry Rollins, Ron Perlman, Gaten Matarazzo ("Stranger Things"), several actors from the hit TV shows, "Sons of Anarchy," "Dexter," and "The Walking Dead" (including the recently departed Chandler "Carl" Riggs), and many more. Check it out at the Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Cincinnati, on March 23-25. Performance times are 5-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $25-$30 (single day) and $50-$60 (weekend). For more information, visit www.horrorhoundweekend.com.

90s Block Party Tour

Take a trip down memory lane with this full lineup of 1990s R&B superstars. The lineup includes Guy, Monica, Ginuwine, Jagged Edge, and Dru Hill. See them at the U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway St., Cincinnati, on March 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $43.50-$254. For more information, call 513-421-4111 or visit www.usbankarena.com.

Clint Black

This country superstar has charted over 30 singles and his first six albums achieved at least platinum status. His last album, his 12th, was 2015's "On Purpose." See him at the Lawrenceburg Events Center, 777 Hollywood Blvd., Lawrenceburg, Indiana, on March 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20-$55. For more information, visit www.thelawrenceburgeventcenter.com.

A Night of Praise

John W. Stevenson, senior pastor of Butler County's Heirs Covenant Church, is bringing the Heirs Vocal Group and the Lions of Judah dancers for a night of song, dance and worship. The combination of jazz, contemporary and gospel music will make it a lively, inspirational affair. Check it out at the Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton, on March 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25-$30. For more information, call 513-863-8873 or visit www.fittoncenter.org.

Dean Ween Group

Dean Ween is a guitarist who was one-half of the cult alternative band, Ween. His last Dean Ween Group album was 2016's "The Deaner Album." See him at the Taft Theatre, 317 E. 5th St., Cincinnati, on March 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20-$25. For more information, call 513-232-6220 or visit www.tafttheatre.org.

Flashlight Egg Hunts and Egg Orienteering

There's a couple of weekly Easter activities starting this week. The Flashlight Egg Hunt is a nighttime hunt where children will collect one dozen eggs full of candy and prizes (hunts will be divided by age group). Egg cartons will be provided, there'll be concessions and glow items, and the Easter Bunny will be hopping around somewhere. Egg orienteering is where kids will use a map to find eggs at a series of checkpoints. There will be beginning and advanced courses, and eggs can be traded for treats and prizes at the end. The first Flashlight Egg Hunt goes down at Forest Run MetroPark, 1810 New London Road, Ross, on March 23 from 8:30-11 p.m. Admission is $5. For more information, call 513-867-5835 or visit www.yourmetroparks.net. The first egg orienteering event goes down at Rentschler Forest MetroPark, 5701 Reigart Road, Hamilton, on March 24 from 5-7 p.m. Admission is $4 per child and $7-$10 for adults. For more information, call 513-867-5835 or visit www.yourmetroparks.net.

“Sooner/Later”

This metaphysical romance with a twist concerns a teen-aged daughter trying to get her troubled mother to re-enter the dating scene. A string of unsuccessful dates ensues before an unlikely suitor emerges. See it at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mt. Adams Circle, Cincinnati, on March 24-April 21. For more information, showtimes, and tickets, call 800-582-3208 or visit www.cincyplay.com.

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