June 1

Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra 75th anniversary: The DPO will celebrate by re-creating the orchestra's first concert: 9 p.m.; Renaissance Auditorium of the Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N., Dayton; $75 for concert ticket, preconcert entertainment at 7:30 p.m., a dessert reception, a champagne toast and a silent auction; www.

daytonphilharmonic.com. Limited seating.

Rhythm in Shoes: The Centerville Arts Commission will present the dance and music company at Stubbs Park Amphitheatre, 255 W. Spring Valley Road. 7 p.m. Free. (937) 433-7151.

June 1-28: "Un-

chained": An exhibit of works by an ensemble of 23 Dayton artists, Link Gallery, 519 E. Fifth St., 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. (937) 224-7707.

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June 3

"Semi Pro" DVD release: Will Ferrell's sports comedy about a struggling 1970s basketball team arrives on DVD in a two-disc "Let's Get Sweaty" edition. In stores.

"30 Days" season premiere: The third season of Morgan Spurlock's unscripted series features an episode about the gun-control issue that was filmed in part in Kettering. The "Gun Nation" episode airs July 1. 10 p.m. FX.

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June 4

Jon McLaughlin enchants the Greene: The Oscar-nominated recording artist goes from performing in the movie "Enchanted" to the Greene at 8 p.m. Opening is local band Northmont at 6 p.m. (937) 490-4990 or www.thegreen.com.

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June 5

"Swingtown" series premiere: Jack Davenport, Molly Parker and Grant Show star in this period drama about the 1970s sexual and social revolution that introduced open marriages. 10 p.m. CBS.

June 5-8: 5th annual Robotic Lawnmover Competition: Teams of college students design robotic unmanned mowers. 2074 Beaver Valley Road, Beavercreek. (937) 254-7950.

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June 6

The Guess Who and Blood, Sweat & Tears in concert: 7:30 p.m.; Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering; some $27 general admission lawn and terrace seats remain; (937) 228-2323.

"Kung Fu Panda" film opening: Jack Black provides the voice of an inept panda who must save the Valley of Peace from a gang of snow leopards. Lucy Liu, Angelina Jolie and Dustin Hoffman also provide voices for the animated feature. In theaters.

June 6-7: "Miss Witherspoon":

The Dayton Playhouse, 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave. Free Flip Side series. Donations encouraged. 8 p.m. both days. (937) 424-8477.

June 6-8: "Angels in America: Perestroika": Wright State University Theatre will present part 1 of the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by Tony Kushner in the Herbst Theatre of the Creative Arts Center. $7-$10. (937) 775-2500. Part 2 will be done next season.

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June 6-7: Ohio Winefest: A showcase of 15 Ohio wineries and live entertainment, National City 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton. 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. $15. (937) 228-2088.

June 7-9: Troy Strawberry Festival: Concerts, contests, parades, dances, a bed race, hundreds of arts and craft booths and, of course, strawberries; on the levee and downtown; free admission; (937) 339-7714.

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June 6-8: Columbus Arts Festival: Discovery District, near the Columbus College of Art & Design, Columbus State Community College and the Columbus Art Museum. Free. See and buy art. Make art. Listen to music. Eat. (614) 224-2606.

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June 12

Peter Noone and Herman's Hermits headline Fraze show: The Grass Roots, with Rob Grill, and the Buckinghams also share the bill; 7:30 p.m.; Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering; some $25 general admission lawn and terrace seats remain; (937) 228-2323.

June 12-22: "Five-Course Love": The Human Race Theatre will present the romantic musical comedy by Gregg Coffin at The Loft. Three performers will each play five characters. $28-$36 adults, $26-$34 seniors and $15.50-$17 for students. (937) 228-3630

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June 13

"The Incredible Hulk" film opening: Edward Norton "smash good" as the Marvel Comics superhero, who makes his second attempt at big-screen success. In theaters.

RnR, with trumpeter Rick Braun and saxman Richard Elliot: 8 p.m.; Fraze Pavilion, Kettering; $25 reserved seating, $20 general admission; (937) 228-2323.

June 13-15: "I Love You Because": The Encore Theatre Company will stage the modern-day musical telling of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" in the Mathile Theatre of the Schuster Center, Second and Ludlow streets, Dayton, $15. (937) 228-3630.

June 13-14: Banana Split Festival: Miss the tunes of the '50s and '60s? Go back to poodle skirts, sock hops and classic cars; 4 to 10 p.m. June 13, noon to 10 p.m. June 14 at 1326 Fife Ave., Wilmington; free; (877)-4-A-VISIT.

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June 14

"Dana Carvey: Squatting Monkeys Tell No Lies": The former "Saturday Night Live" star takes the stage for a stand-up comedy special, filmed in March in Santa Rosa, Calif. 10 p.m. HBO.

Bluegrass concert: The award-winning family group the Whites headlines a show that also features Larry Cordle & Lonsesome Standard Time and Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers; 6:30 p.m.; Island MetroPark, 101 E. Helena St., Dayton; free; (937) 275-7275.

Art Ball 2008: The Dayton Art Institute hosts a black-tie gala for an evening of dining and dancing. Tickets begin at $225 per person. Call (937) 223-5277, ext. 220 for reservations.

Yellow Springs Street Fair: International cuisine, live entertainment, fine art and artisan crafts, and unique clothing and jewelry. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Yellow Springs. (937) 767-2686.

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June 15

The 62nd annual Tony Awards: "Cry-Baby," a Broadway musical that features former Dayton-area resident Tory Ross, is among this year's nominees for Best Musical, among other honors. 8 p.m. CBS.

Father's Day: Show dear old Dad how much he means to you — there's plenty of time to plan, so get cracking!

Father's Day Brunch: Hosted by the Dayton Woman's Club; 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 225 N. Ludlow St.; $25 adults, $12.50 children; (937) 228-1124 or www.the

daytonwomansclub.com for reservations.

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June 16

"Weeds" season premiere: Oakwood native Joey Luthman has a recurring role on the fourth season of Showtime's award-winning comedy series, which stars Mary Louise Parker as a pot-dealing suburban mom. 10 p.m. Showtime.

June 16-21: Crunch time: One of the last remaining giant alligator snapping turtles in the world visits the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, 2600 DeWeese Parkway, Dayton. $8.50 adults, $7 seniors and children. (937) 275-7431 or www.boonshoft

museum.org.

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June 17

Willie Nelson in concert: 8 p.m.; Fraze Pavilion, Kettering; some $30 general admission terrace seats remain; (937) 228-2323.

"Fools Gold" DVD release: The romantic comedy, starring Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson as a just-divorced couple who search for sunken pirate's treasure, says "ahoy" on DVD. In stores.

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June 19

George Jones in concert: Joe Nichols opens; 7:30 p.m.; Nutter Center, 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Fairborn; $49.50, $39.50, $29.50; (937) 228-2323.

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June 20

Note to sun: It's the first day of summer. Shine bright, shine proud.

"Get Smart" film opening: Steve Carell stars as inept secret agent Maxwell Smart in this big-screen adaptation of the hit 1960s TV sitcom. Anne Hathaway co-stars as the lovely-but-lethal Agent 99. In theaters.

"The 35th Daytime Emmy Awards": Emmy Awards honoring the best daytime TV programs will be presented live. 8 p.m. ABC.

Concert for Literacy: Celebrate 20 years of Project READ's service to the community with a Jimmy Buffett tribute band. 8 p.m. at Kettering's Fraze Pavilion. $10 general admission, $3 children. www.fraze.com.

June 20-29: "Crazy for You": Beavercreek Community Theatre, 3868 Dayton-Xenia Road, will offer the musical comedy about cowpokes and showgirls. (937) 429-4737.

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June 21

5th annual International Go Skateboarding Day: More than 20 million skateboarders take over the world by riding at the same time. www.goskateboardingday.org.

Celebration of Solstice: Celebrate the arrival of summer with hors d'oeuvres, open bar, silent auction and American Indian games in support of the educational programs at SunWatch Indian Village. 7 to 9:30 p.m. at 2301 W. River Road, Dayton. $75. (937) 275-7431 for reservations.

June 21-22: Dayton Disneyana event: Featuring Eddie Carroll, the voice of Jiminy Cricket. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at James Trent Arena, 3301 Shroyer Road, Kettering, Sunday. $5 person, $10 family. www.daytondisneyana.org.

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June 22

Blues guitarist and singer Joe Bonamassa headlines the annual Blues, Brews & Barbecue blues fest at Fraze Pavilion: Food and free music from 2 to 7 p.m. in Lincoln Park Civic Commons, followed by the 8 p.m. ticketed concert on the Fraze stage; $20 for concert tickets; (937) 228-2323.

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June 24

"The Spiderwick Chronicles" DVD release: The fantasy adventure film, based on the best-selling book series about an unseen world that exists all around us, comes to DVD in a two-disc special edition. In stores.

Reissued music: Liz Phair's reissue of "Exile In Guyville" drops today, 15 years after its debut.

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June 27

Trumpeter Chris Botti returns to Kettering's Fraze Pavilion: John Pizzarelli opens; 8 p.m.; $32 reserved seating, $22 general admission; (937) 228-2323.

Rhythm in Shoes' musical spin-off Shoefly performs: 9:30 p.m.; Canal Street Tavern, 308 E. First St.; $10; (937) 461-9343.

Freedom's Call Tattoo: Celebrate freedom with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Entertainment, aircraft flyovers and fireworks at 8 p.m. on the grounds near the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (937) 225-3263.

June 27-29: Ultra Cool Films presents "The King and I," the Oscar-winning 1956 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. $4.75. Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St. 228-3630. Visit www.victoriatheatre.com.

June 27-29: Fairborn's Heritage Days: Experience the history of the 1800s. 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. $10 for garden tours. (937) 478-6143.

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June 28

Singer, songwriter and guitarist Boz Scaggs in concert: 8 p.m.; Fraze Pavilion, Kettering; $40 reserved seating, $25 general admission seating; (937) 228-2323.

June 28-29: 20th annual Keeping the Tradition Pow Wow: Beating drums and American Indian dances transforms SunWatch Indian Village to an ancient place. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at 2301 W. River Road, Dayton. $6 adults, $3 seniors. (937) 268-8199 or www.sunwatch.org.

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Calendar compiled by: Laura Dempsey, Mark Fisher, Alexis Larsen, Dave Larsen, Terry Morris, Rania Shakkour, Carol Simmons