This beloved Broadway musical retells “The Wizard of Oz” from the perspective of the much-maligned Wicked Witch of the West. See it at the Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, on Nov. 17-Dec. 5. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Mondays-Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $43 and up. For more information, call 513-621-2787 or visit www.cincinnatiarts.org.
Ben Folds
This idiosyncratic pianist and singer/songwriter has released several acclaimed alternative albums. He was also a judge on “The Sing-Off” and has collaborated with artists from Regina Spektor to “Weird Al” Yankovic. See him at the Taft Theatre, 317 E. 5th St., Cincinnati, on Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $29/50-$75.50. For more information, call 513-232-6220 or visit www.tafttheatre.org.
Thunderstruck: America’s #1 Tribute to AC/DC
This tribute band will be playing all of AC/DC’s hits. See them at the Sorg Opera House, 57 S. Main St., Middletown, on Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25. For more information, visit www.sorgoperahouse.org.
Hamilton’s Music on Main
More than 50 Hamilton specialty shops and salons will be open for this special outdoor downtown event that will include live music and photo ops with Santa. This is also a DORA event. Check it out in downtown Hamilton on Nov. 19 from 5-9 p.m. There is no admission cost. For more information, visit Downtown Hamilton’s Music on Main Facebook page.
“Little Women”
Come see the March sisters come of age, fall in love, and endure tragedy onstage in this theatrical version of the Louisa May Alcott classic. See it at the Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield, on Nov. 19-21. Performance times are 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $13-$15. For more information, call (513) 867-5348 or visit www.fairfield-city.org/tickets.
Bronson Arroyo Band
Even before he retired, it was a relatively well-known fact that Cincinnati Reds’ pitcher, Bronson Arroyo, played music. He performs covers of Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Alice in Chains, Tom Petty, the Lumineers and more. See him at Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati, 1000 Broadway St., Cincinnati, on Nov. 19-21. For more information, including times and tickets, call (513) 250-3150 or visit www.hardrockcasinocincinnati.com.
Jim Gaffigan
This popular, clean stand-up comic released his 13th album, “The Pale Tourist,” last year. See him at the Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway St., Cincinnati, on Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $39.75-$79.75. For more information, call (513) 421-4111 or visit www.usbankarena.com.
Beatlemania Magic
This national touring Beatles tribute act will play all the Beatles hits up through “Abbey Road.” The clothes and even the instrument brands will be recreated. See them at the Sorg Opera House, 57 S. Main St., Middletown, on Nov. 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25-$30. For more information, visit www.sorgoperahouse.org.
Little Miami Arts & Crafts Show
More than 100 artists and crafters will be selling handmade items. Homemade sandwiches and soups will be served in this fundraiser for the school PTO. Check it out at Little Miami High School, 3001 E US 22&3, Morrow, on Nov. 20 from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Admission is $2. For more information, visit the Little Miami Arts & Crafts Show Facebook page.
Deck the Walls
This unique event is described as a “selfie room experience.” Local artists will uniquely decorate eight rooms for you to enter, view, and snap photos. See it at Liberty Center, 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Twp., from Nov. 20-Dec. 20. Hours are 6-8 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 5-9 p.m. Fridays, 2-4 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. Saturdays, and 2-4 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $5. For more information, call (513) 644-0900 visit www.liberty-center.com.
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