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FEB. 3–4 – Lancaster Antique Show, Fairfield Co. Fgds., Ed Sands Bldg., 157 E. Fair Ave., Lancaster, Fri. preview 6–8:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $10 for two-day pass; $6 for Sat. only. 18th-century to mid20th-century antiques, country furniture, textiles, stoneware, original art, and more. 614-325-8873 or 614-989-5811. FEB. 3–4 – AAA Great Vacations Travel Expo, Greater Columbus Convention Ctr., 400 High St., Columbus, Fri. 12–7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. $8. Talk one-on-one with travel experts and find vacation packages to fit every budget and interest. Fun activities for the whole family. www.aaagreatvacations.com. FEB. 3–26 – Columbus Blue Jackets Winter Park, McFerson Commons, 218 West St., Columbus. $5. This outdoor community skate rink is open throughout February for public and private skating sessions. Equipped with bleacher seating, a skate rental tent, and four heated locker rooms. The park also features a tall tubing hill. www.experiencecolumbus.com. FEB. 4–5 – The Wizard of Oz, COSI, 333 W. Broad St., Columbus, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Part of COSI’s Winter Movie Series. See the beloved classic on the giant screen! 614-228-2674 or http://cosi.org. FEB. 10 – Firefall and Pure Prairie League, Palace Theatre, 276 W. Center St., Marion, 7:30 p.m. $22–$36. Experience countless memorable hits of the ’60s and ’70s. 740-383-2101 or www. marionpalace.org. FEB. 10–12 – Columbus Fishing Expo, Ohio Expo Ctr., Bricker Bldg., 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, 12–8 p.m. Three days of sport fishing education and fun. 614-3615548 or www.columbusfishingexpo.com. FEB. 11 – Valentine’s Hike, Marion Tallgrass Trail, 2093 Holland Rd. W., Marion, 1–4 p.m. Come as you please and hike at your own pace for as far as you like. Join Naturalist James Anderson for a guided nature tour starting at 1:30 p.m. at the nature center. This is a great way to meet new people and enjoy the outdoors. Please dress for the weather and bring water. Make sure to stop in the nature center for refreshments! 740-223-4160 or www.marioncountyparks.info. FEB. 11–12 – Wille Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, COSI, 333 W. Broad St., Columbus, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Part of COSI’s Winter Movie Series. See the beloved classic on the giant screen! 614228-2674 or http://cosi.org. FEB. 17–19 – James and the Giant Peach, Main Stage, Jr. Palace Production, 276 W. Center St., Marion, 7:30 p.m., matinee Sun. 2 p.m. $12–$18. 740-383-2101 or www.marionpalace.org.
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FEB. 18–26 – Columbus Dispatch Home and Garden Show, Ohio Expo Ctr., Bricker Bldg. and Celeste Ctr., 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus, Sat. and Mon. 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., closed Tues., Wed.–Fri. 12–8 p.m. Expertise from local gurus and craftsmen, how-to sessions and demos, fun for the kids, giveaways, celebrity appearances, and much more. www.dispatchhomeandgardenshow.com.
FEB. 18–19 – Heritage Arms Gun Show, Pritchard Laughlin Civic Ctr., 7033 Glenn Highway, Cambridge, Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. 740-439-7009 or www.pritchardlaughlin.com.
FEB. 11–19 – The Wizard of Oz, Taft Theater, 317 E. 5th St., Cincinnati. $10–$30. The classic tale comes to life on the stage. 800-745-3000 or www.thechildrenstheatre.com.
FEB. 24 – Route 66, Pritchard Laughlin Civic Ctr., 7033 Glenn Highway, Cambridge, 7:30 p.m. The ’50s music in this show is energizing and fun for all ages. 740-439-7009 or www.pritchardlaughlin.com.
FEB. 17, 18 – Great Backyard Bird Count, Cedar Bog Nature Preserve, 980 Woodburn Rd., Urbana. 937-484-3744 or e-mail cedarbog@ctcn.net.
FEB. 19 – Fairfield Co. Antique Tractor Club Toy Show, Fairfield Co. Fgds., AAA Bldg., Lancaster, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. 740-4072347 or www.fairfieldcountytractorclub. com.
FEB. 24–25 – A Night of One Acts, Cambridge Performing Arts Ctr., Cambridge. Fri. is adult night; Sat. is family night. $5. 740-261-4304 or www.cambridgeperformingartscentre.org.
FEB. 24 – Lisa Biales, Palace Theatre, May Pavilion, 276 W. Center St., Marion, 7:30 p.m. $15. Dubbed the “Belle of the Blues,” Lisa Biales sings from the heart. 740-383-2101 or www.marionpalace.org.
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FEB. 25 – Jammin’ for Johnson, Cambridge Eagles Club, 1930 E. Wheeling Ave., Cambridge. $10/person, $15/couple. Jazz jam in memory of the late Bunk Johnson. Annual fundraiser features some of the best musicians in Ohio. 740-4354847.
FEB. 3 – First Fridays, downtown Marietta, 5–9 p.m. A celebration of small business, community, art, music, and all that makes downtown Marietta special. Special shopping hours so the community can “shop local” and support small businesses. http://mariettaohio.org.
FEB. 27 – National Symphony Orchestra of the Ukraine, Secrest Auditorium, 334 Shinnick St., Zanesville, 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. This famous orchestra makes its first concert tour to the U.S. 740-454-6851 or www.zanesvilleconcertassociation.com.
FEB. 11 – Sweethearts Hike, Hocking Hills, 19852 St. Rte. 664 S., Logan. Free. Take your sweetheart for a romantic stroll to Ash Cave in the soft light of dusk. Afterward, enjoy a cozy fire and refreshments. 740-385-6842 or http://parks. ohiodnr.gov/hockinghills.
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FEB. 11 – The McCartney Project, Majestic Theater, 45 E. 2nd St., Chillicothe, 7:30 p.m. $18–$20. The ultimate live concert tribute to Paul McCartney & Wings and The Beatles. 614-257-8107 or http:// themccartneyproject.com.
FEB. 5 – Medina Railroad and Toy Show, Medina Co. Community Ctr./ Medina Fgds., 735 Lafayette Rd. (St. Rte. 42), Medina, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $6. 330-9484400 or www.conraddowdell.com
FEB. 11 – Contemporary Gun Makers and Allied Artists, Campus Martius Museum, Marietta, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. $7, Stds. $4. Features some of the finest artisans who specialize in re-creating the tools and weapons of frontier settlers. Special demonstrations in the art of barrel rifling using 18th- and early 19th-century techniques. Original rifling machines will be on display. Merchants include gunsmiths and makers of powder horn and hunting bags. 740-373-3750 or www. campusmartiusmuseum.org. FEB. 16 – Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Vern Riffe Ctr., 940 Second St., Portsmouth, 7:30 p.m. $25–$60. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations, and all the moments you love — the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball, and more — plus some surprising new twists! 740-351-3600 or https://vrcfa.com.
FEB. 3–4 – Mahler’s Fifth, Schuster Ctr., 1 W. Center St., Dayton. $15–$65. Performed by the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. 937-224-3521 or http://daytonperformingarts.org.
FEB. 10–12 – King Arthur’s Camelot, 650 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 and 8 p.m., Sun. 1 and 6:30 p.m. From $32. One of the few ballets created based on the legendary tale. Complete with puppets, projections, and jousting. 513621-5282 or www.cballet.org. FEB. 11–12 – Jungle Jim’s Big Cheese Festival, Oscar Event Ctr., Jungle Jim’s International Market, 5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, 12–5 p.m. $12, C. $2, under 5 free. Sample amazing cheeses plus a variety of meats, olives, and other appetizers, as well as fabulous beers and wines. 513-674-6055 or www.junglejims.com/ bigcheesefest. FEB. 11–12 – Chazziz 8th Annual Valentine’s Car Show, Roberts Centre, 123 Gano Rd., Wilmington, Sat. 1–10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Open to all makes and models. Door prizes, vendors, games, and music. 937-218-2290 or www.facebook.com/chazziz.
FEB. 17–18 – 10th Annual Cincy Beerfest, Duke Energy Ctr., regular admission Fri. and Sun. 7:30–11 p.m., Sat. 1–4:30 p.m. $45–$55, Early Admission ticket $55–$65, Special Connoisseur ticket $95. Choose 25 samples from over 500 fresh craft beers. 150-plus breweries represented. Beard and Mustache Competition, Sat. 8 p.m. www.cincybeerfest.com. FEB. 25 – Winter Hike, Caesar Creek State Park, 8570 E St. Rte.73, Waynesville, 10 a.m.–noon. Self-guided hike to Horseshoe Falls and our 103foot swinging bridge. Warm up with a nice soup lunch at the Nature Center before going on to Crawdad Falls. 513-897-2437 or www.facebook.com/ CaesarCreekStatePark. FEB. 25–26 – "20th Century Cincinnati," Sharonville Convention Ctr., 11355 Chester Rd., Cincinnati, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Preview starts at 9 a.m. $8 admission covers both days. Annual retrospective of vintage modern design: the avant-garde art, architecture, furnishings, décor, and fashions that emerged between World War I and the Information Age. 513-7387256 or http://20thcenturycincinnati.com. FEB. 26 – Skunk Cabbage Walk, Cedar Bog Nature Preserve, 980 Woodburn Rd., Urbana. $5, C. and CBA members $4. 937484-3744 or www.cedarbognp.org. FEB. 26 – Cincinnati Bridal Expo, Centre Park, 5800 Mulhauser Rd., West Chester, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. $5 advance, $8 at door. Cincinnati’s premier bridal show. Fashion shows 12:30 and 2:30. 937-5504138 or http://ohiobridalexpos.com.
WEST VIRGINIA THROUGH MAR. 31 – Honeymoon and Anniversary Packages, North Bend State Park, 202 North Bend Park Rd., Cairo. $80–$120. 800-CALL-WVA or www. northbendsp.com. FEB. 11–12 – Sweethearts Getaway, North Bend State Park, 202 North Bend Park Rd., Cairo. $50–$199. Celebrate romance in style, with dinner, live entertainment, and dancing. 800-CALL-WVA or www.northbendsp.com.
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