Bob Dylan and His Band
One of the greatest singer/songwriters of all time is stopping in Northern Kentucky. He released his 38th album, “Triplicate,” in 2017. See him at BB&T Arena, 500 Louie B. Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, Ky., on Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $50-$85 plus $10 parking. For more information, call 859-442-2652 or visit www.thebbtarena.com.
John Cusack With “Say Anything”
John Cusack, star of the iconic, offbeat romantic comedy, “Say Anything,” is hitting the road to commemorate the film’s 30th anniversary. Following a screening of the film, Cusack will appear onstage for a live conversation about his career and the making of the movie. Check it out at the Taft Theatre, 317 E. 5th St., Cincinnati, on Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $52.75-$153. For more information, call 513-232-6220 or visit www.tafttheatre.org.
Tool
Tool, one of the most acclaimed rock bands of the last 30 years, has finally released its much-anticipated fifth album, “Fear Inoculum,” the band’s first in 13 years. Killing Joke, the veteran alt-rock band, will open. See them at U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway St., Cincinnati, on Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $75-$125. For more information, call 513-421-4111 or visit www.usbankarena.com.
“Mean Girls”
Tina Fey wrote the book for this musical version of the popular 2004 teen movie starring Lindsay Lohan about an international transplant trying to fit into an American high school run by an evil female clique. See it at the Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, on Nov. 5-17. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $35 and up. For more information, call 513-621-2787 or visit www.cincinnatiarts.org.
Jungle Jim Bonaminio
Jim Bonaminio, owner and the main creative force of Jungle Jim’s International Market, will tell the story of how the roadside stand he started in 1971 grew into the massive foodie oases we know and love today in Fairfield and Eastgate. This is part of the Fitton Center’s Celebrating Self series, which includes lunch and live music. See him at the Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton, on Nov. 6 at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $18-$23. For more information, call 513-863-8873 or visit www.fittoncenter.org.
Marcia Ball
This Louisiana-born singer of roadhouse rhythm and blues has been nominated for five Grammys. She will be performing from all her 18 albums, including her latest, “Shine Bright,” released last year. See her at the Sorg Opera House, 57 S. Main St., Middletown, on Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $30. For more information, visit www.sorgoperahouse.org.
“Elf: The Musical”
This live musical version of the popular 2003 film starring Will Ferrell ran on Broadway for two Christmas seasons earlier this decade. Now, it’s coming to your back yard at the La Comedia Dinner Theatre, 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro, on Nov. 7-Dec. 31. For more information, including tickets and suggested arrival times, call 800-677-9505 or visit www.lacomedia.com.
Heidi Burson
This singer/songwriter pianist performs R&B and soul inspired by her life experiences and her love of Etta James, Aretha Franklin, and others. See her at the Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield, on Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18-$20. For more information, call 513-867-5348 or visit www.fairfield-city.org/tickets.
“So You Think You Can Dance” Live
This live performance version of the popular reality-competition series will feature the top 10 dancers from Season 16, including Anna Linstruth, Benjamin Castro, Bailey Munoz, Eddie Hoyt, and others, plus all-stars Cyrus Spencer and Lauren Froderman. See it at the Taft Theatre, 317 E. 5th St., Cincinnati, on Nov. 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $38.50-$63.50. For more information, call 513-232-6220 or visit www.tafttheatre.org.
Wilco
This beloved indie rock band is touring for the first time in four years in support of their 11th album, “Ode to Joy,” released last month. See them at the Taft Theatre, 317 E. 5th St., Cincinnati, on Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45-$75. For more information, call 513-232-6220 or visit www.tafttheatre.org.
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