List: Things to do this weekend in the region

Nov. 4—Here is a look at activities planned throughout Butler County in the next week.

FRIDAY, NOV. 4 — First Friday @ First Methodist, at 120 S. Broad St., Middletown. Noon. Music by Cincinnati Opera artists. — First Friday: Channel the Flannel, in downtown Middletown. 5 to 8 p.m. Don your favorite flannel button ups and comfiest beanies. Warm up by the fire and roast s'mores. Grab a hot apple cider and listen to the DJ. — Fitton Family Fridays presents Willy Wonka's Wondershow, at Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. fittoncenter.org — Miami University Dept. of Music present Men's Glee Club, at Hall Auditorium, 101 S. Campus Ave., Oxford. 7:30 p.m. — Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, at Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown. 8 p.m. sorgoperahouse.org — Bourbon, Brews & Blues present Scotty Bratcher, at Fairfield Community Arts Center, 311 Wessel Drive, Fairfield. 8 p.m.

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, NOV. 4-5 — AAUW Middletown's Holiday Bazaar, at 2204 Central Ave., Middletown. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY, NOV. 4-6 — The Performing Arts Academy present "Peter Pan," at 4400 Lewis St., Middletown. theperformingartsacademy.com

SATURDAY, NOV. 5 — Middletown Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, at the Fraternal Order of Eagles 528, 1300 First Ave., Middletown. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. 513-424-4734 — Meditation and Mindfulness Practice, at Miami Regionals Downtown Hamilton, 221 High St., Hamilton. 2 p.m. — Pre Holiday Party, at Hanover Winery, 2165 Morman Road, Hanover Twp. 1-9 p.m. — Darrtown United Methodist Church Turkey Dinner and Bazaar, at Oxford and Walnuts Streets, Darrtown. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. — Krampus @ Christkindlmarkt, at Germania Society, 3529 W. Kemper Road, Cincinnati. 6 p.m. — What Moves Us production presented by Anaya Belly Dance, at Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield. 7 p.m. 513-867-5348 — Safety Council of Southwestern Ohio Fundraising Concert, at Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown. 8 p.m. The Classic Rock Experience band will play. sorgoperahouse.org

SUNDAY, NOV. 6 — Deerfield Handmade Market Winter Event, at Manor House, 7440 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Early bird is from 10 to 11 a.m. — St. Aloysius Fall Festival, at 3350 Chapel Road, Shandon. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be an all-you-can-eat turkey dinner, booths, and games. — Open Door Pantry Concert with the Butler Philharmonic Chorus, at Hamilton Presbyterian Church, 23 S. Front St., Hamilton. 3 p.m. Free donations for the Open Door Pantry appreciated.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 9 — SongFarmers, at Miami Regionals Downtown Hamilton, 221 High St., Hamilton. 7 p.m. An acoustic jam session. — Lakota West and East Bands perform competition shows, at stadium, Lakota East High School, 6840 Lakota Lane, Liberty Twp. 8:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, NOV. 10 — On Juneteenth with Annette Gordon-Reed, at Shriver Center, John Dolibois Room, Miami University, Oxford; and virtually on Zoom. 7 p.m. MiamiOH.edu

NOV. 10-13 — Tick, Tick, Boom!/The Last Five Years, at Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown. sorgoperahouse.org

NOV. 11 — Eleventh annual Pipe Organ Concert, at First Presbyterian Church 2910 Central Ave., Middletown. Mocktails and Hors d'oeurves served from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Concert at 7 p.m. 513-422-6365 — Veteran's Day Reflections Dinner, at Harry T. Wilks Conference Center, Miami University Hamilton, 1601 University Blvd., Hamilton. 6 p.m. RSVP at MiamiOH.edu/Regionals/VeteransDinner — Miami University Performing Arts Series presents Step Afrika, at Hall Auditorium, 101 S. Campus Ave., Oxford. 7:30 p.m. A blend of the percussive dance styles practiced by historically African-American fraternities and sororities, traditional African dances, and contemporary dance.

NOV. 12 — Lindenwald Kiwanis Club of Hamilton/Fairfield Harvest Pancake Breakfast, at Fairfield High School, 8800 Holden Blvd., Fairfield. 8 a.m. to noon — Meditation and Mindfulness Practice, at Miami Regionals Downtown Hamilton, 221 High St., Hamilton. 2 p.m. — Jungle Jim's International Wine Festival, at Oscar Event Center, 5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield. 7 to 10 p.m. junglejims.com. — Creative Convergence, at Miami Regionals Downtown Hamilton, 221 High St., Hamilton. Sign-up for this open-mic performance begins at 7 p.m. Performances start at 7:30 p.m. — Fitton Showstoppers presents 90 Lies an Hour, at Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. fittoncenter.org

NOV. 12-13 — Lakota East Arts & Crafts Show, at Lakota East High School, 6840 Lakota Lane, Liberty Twp. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 12, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 13. Admission is $2.

NOV. 15 — Miami University Performing Arts Series presents Dali Quartet, at Oxford Community Arts Center, 10 S. College Ave. 7:30 p.m.

NOV. 16 — "Virtual Reality: Is it Just Another Game or a New Perspective on Engineering and Technology?" at Johnston Hall, 4200 N. University Blvd., Miami University Regionals' Middletown Campus. 7 p.m. A free public event, and an RSVP is encouraged at MiamiOH.edu/Regionals/RSVP

NOV. 18-20 — Springboro's annual Christmas Festival, at Rotary Park, Springboro. Tree lighting ceremony kicks off the festivities at 6:45 p.m. Nov. 18 at Rotary Park. Santa's Parade begins at noon Nov. 19. The festival concludes at 5 p.m. Nov. 20. — Fairfield Footlighters present "Good People," at Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield. fairfield-city.org

NOV. 19 — Let's Go Hiking — Healthy Hikers, at Waterworks Park, 5133 Groh Lane, Fairfield. 10:30 a.m. to noon. Set a personal best or take a leisurely stroll to take in the nature along the trail. It's all at your own pace. — Meditation and Mindfulness Practice, at Miami Regionals Downtown Hamilton, 221 High St., Hamilton. 2 p.m.

NOV. 20 — Hanover Reserve Craft Show, at 1905 Millville Oxford Road, Hamilton. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission. Donations of canned goods or nonperishable items will accepted. — -

This list of events is created from information submitted to the Journal-News. To submit an activity for consideration of publication, or to see an online list, visit journal-news.com/events.