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Thru August 25 -
Dayton Beer Week
Various locations, including several downtown establishments.
The 9th annual Dayton Beer Week continues its full schedule of tastings, tappings - all in celebration of craft beer in Dayton! Several establishments throughout Dayton will host special events throughout Beer Week, including many downtown. Dayton Beer Week is a beer lover's dream and holiday rolled into one! All these events lead up to AleFest at the Dayton Convention Center on Aug. 25. For more details and a full schedule of Beer Week tastings, tappings and events, visit daytonbeerweek.com.
Thru September 2 -
The Little Foxes
Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Ave.; call for times.
In a small Alabama town in the year 1900, a southern family’s selfish pursuit of the American Dream ends up destroying them and those they love. Three siblings - the manipulative Regina, the cruel and arrogant Oscar, and the possessive Benjamin - have decided to partner together to increase their already substantial, ill-gotten wealth. But Regina’s terminally ill husband, Horace, refuses to give them the money they need. In the end, blood and money mix with money coming out on top, leaving a broken family behind. $13-20. 278-5993.
Thru September 30 -
Music @ Lunch
RiverScape MetroPark,111 E. Monument Ave.; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m
Take your break along the river! With acoustic music Monday-Friday through September, RiverScape MetroPark provides the perfect lunchtime destination. Whether it’s work meetings, free WiFi, or catching up with friends, you’ll enjoy the sights, sounds and fresh air of Dayton’s downtown MetroPark. Weather Dependent.
August 23-26 - This Week
at Levitt Pavilion Dayton
Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St.;
7 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., 3 p.m. Sun.
Bring your picnic blanket, chairs, food, friends, and family and enjoy FREE live music at the new Levitt Pavilion Dayton! Thursday, August 23, hear local rock and Americana music from The Boxcar Suite & The New Old-Fashioned. On Friday, enjoy blues powerhouse Ruthie Foster. Saturday, August 25, features country artist John King in the Hometown Heroes Concert that honors military families. Sunday the 26th, Big Bang Boom take the stage with parent-friendly children’s music. For a full schedule and more information, visit levittdayton.org.
August 24 -
Fourth Friday @ 444
444 E. Second St.; 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Connect with Dayton’s most creative entrepreneurs, freelancers, designers, and difference makers! Bring your laptop and work from 444 E. Second St. for the day. The all-day event meshes coworking, networking, collaboration, and workshops into a one-of-a-kind experience. Stop by for an hour or stay the whole day! 444 is a coworking space and innovation hub operated by The Entrepreneurs Center and Wright Brothers Institute. As always, Mile Two, LLC & Galois will be doing cool stuff upstairs.
August 24 -
Fruity Firkin Friday
Warped Wing Brewing Company,
26 Wyandot St.; 3 p.m.
Join us for a special tapping of our Fruit Smoothie Firkin! Available on the beer engine while supplies last.
August 24 -
Come Together: All-Dayton Rooftop Beatles Tribute
Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St.;
5-10 p.m.
With a very special rooftop performance, Come Together is a Beatles tribute act featuring members of The Last Waltz, and Dayton bands The Boxcar Suite, Lioness, The New Old-fashioned, The Big Wazu, Bribing Senators, Cherry Lee and the Hot Rod Hounds and many more. The band plays music from all eras of The Beatles with a lifetime of appreciation and the experience of playing in many of their own wholly original projects. More info here. $7/10. 424-3870.
August 24 -
Masquerage Theme Release Party
Dayton Racquet Club,
40 N. Main St.; 6 p.m.
Join Equitas Health and the Dayton Associate Board as we announce the theme for Masquerage 2018! Be there for the big reveal at this exclusive party featuring performances and specialty cocktails procured by The Rubi Girls. Light appetizers, cash bar, and - of course - you, setting the dance floor on fire! Tickets here.
August 24 - Annual Red Carpet Event
The Trolley Stop, 530 E. Fifth St.;
8-11 p.m.
Come hang out with your friends on the eve of AleFest! Talk to your favorite reps from North High, Bells, Troegs, Toxic, Fat Heads, Madtree, Jackie O’s, Yellow Springs and more. We will have a nice and easy draft line up to ease all of your wearied livers. The event will be all night and the live band starts at 9:30. 461-1101.
August 24 & 25 - Exhibit: Connections:
At The Break Room Table
The 48 High Street Gallery,
48 High St.; noon-5 p.m.
Paintings, prints, sculptures and photographs by students and faculty members of the former School of The Dayton Art Institute will be featured in a new exhibition for a limited time! The exhibit can been seen during regular gallery hours 12-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
August 24 & 25 -
Hog Jam XIII
Hannah's, 121 N. Ludlow St.; Fri. 7 p.m. The 804 Building, 804 E. Monument Ave.; Sat. 11 a.m.
This all-ages show brings together the region’s best singer/songwriters and nationally emerging bands. Friday the acoustic series is at Hannah’s, on Saturday we'll be at the 804 Building on East Monument. Food and beverages for sale, including a pig roast and other vendors. $10 at the door.
640-1335.
August 24 & 25 -
Mary Santora
Wiley's Comedy Joint, 101 Pine St.;
Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 7:15 & 9:30 p.m.
Hailing from Cleveland, Mary Santora is a fresh breath of femininity in the otherwise male dominated world of stand up. Her quick witted, observational style has landed her the opportunity to not only travel across the country in various clubs, but to open for comedic greats such as Chris D'elia, Tom Papa, and Frank Caliendo. $10. 223-5277. |
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August 24-26 -
Cool Films Series:
Annie Get Your Gun
Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St.;
Fri. & Sat. 7 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m.
The Victoria Theatre Association’s popular Cool Films Series returns for the 2018 season with a summer full of great films. This week, the series' final film is Annie Get Your Gun, starring Betty Hutton, Howard Keel & Louis Calhern. Academy Award winner for Best Music Scoring of a Musical Picture, this biographical comedy takes musical liberty with the life of sharp-shooter Annie Oakley and her romance with Frank Butler while touring the country in Colonel Cody’s Wild West Show. Not Rated. Enjoy free popcorn and soda in the lobby and a free cartoon prior to each show. Tickets are $6 each, or $39 for a 10-ticket passbook. 228-3630. ticketcenterstage.com.
August 24-28 -
Music & More at
The
OE
Oregon Express, 336 E. Fifth St.;
call for times.
August 24 & 25, the OE presents live music from 33 People. On Tuesday nights, give your brain a workout with Live Trivia. Call for costs. 223-9205.
August 24-29 - Music & More at The
Trolley Stop
The Trolley Stop, 530 E. Fifth St.;
call for times.
Friday, August 24, The Trolley Stop presents live music from Wheel Hoss. Saturday, August 25, come hear Funky G and The Groove Machine. On Wednesday, August 29, enjoy a little pickin' and grinnin' with the Old Time Acoustic Jam. Call for costs. 461-1101.
August 24-30 -
This Week at the DAI
Dayton Art Institute,
456 Belmonte Park North; call for times.
Don't miss the lastest exhibit, Yousuf Karsh: American Portraits. The DAI also is featuring a collection of student work at the 2018 Yeck College Artist Fellow Exhibition. Plus, come view The DAI's Story in the Expericenter. Saturday, August 25, bring your family for an ARTventure, or stop by for Sound Bites: Short Talks about Art. Thursday, August 30, is the next Tiny Thursdays program for children and their parents or caregivers. Suggested admission to the museum is $8 for adults; $5 for seniors and groups; museum members, students (18+), and children/youth 17 and younger are free. Prices for special exhibitions and events vary. 223-5277.
August 24-30 - Music & More at Blind Bob's
Blind Bob's Tavern, 430 E. Fifth St.;
call for times
Friday, August 24, Blind Bob's presents live music from Nightbeast, Grenades!?, Hexadiode, and Marijuana Johnson. Saturday, August 25, come hear Manray, Moira, Auburndale, and The Boxcar Suite. Every Tuesday join us for Best. Trivia.
Ever. Every Wednesday it's your chance to take over the mic during Karaoke with Nancy. Thursday, August 30, it's Maharaja, Cazador, Mollusk, and Funeral Moon. Call for costs.
938-6405.
August 24-30 - Music & More at
The
Dublin Pub
The Dublin Pub,
300 Wayne Ave.;
call for times.
Friday, August 24, join the Pub for music from Jameson's Folly. Saturday, August 25, The Pullouts take the stage. Monday, August 27, come for Trivia with a Twist. Thursday, August 30, hear music from Nick Mitchell. Call for costs. 461-1101.
August 24-30 - This Week at The Barrel House
The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St.;
3-8 p.m.
Friday, August 24, come by for dinner from Greek Street or a special lunch edition of Food Truck Friday with The Wicked 'Wich. Sunday, August 26, bring your records to play on one of our two turnatables at VinylVinylSunday. Every Tuesday bring your knit/crochet project for Knit, Sip, Repeat. Each Wednesday, enjoy a pint, Wu-Tang and other unedited hip hop spun by DJ Ike B, and $1 off drafts at Wu-Tang Wednesdays. Thursday, August 30, join Barrel House for a wine tasting and food from The Wicked ‘Wich at Wine & Grilled Cheese Night and show off your music, poetry, comedy, or other skills at Open Mic Night. 222-GRWL.
August 24-31 - Dayton Dragons vs.
Bowling Green Hot Rods and West Michigan Whitecaps
Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball; Fifth Third Field, 220 N. Patterson Blvd.; Sun. 2 p.m., all other days 7 p.m.
Don't miss your last chances of the season to catch one of the hottest tickets in sports - see the Dayton Dragons play baseball at Fifth Third Field in the final two homestands of 2018! For tickets and more info, visit daytondragons.com or call 228-2287.
August 25 -
Zumba at Riverscape
RiverScape MetroPark,
111 E. Monument Ave.; 10-11 a.m.
Come for a great Fitness in the Park series workout with instructors from The Studio Fitness. Wear comfortable clothes and bring your own water. No registration required for this free, all-ages workouts. Weather Dependent.
August 25 -
Dayton is for Lovers 2018, featuring Hawthorne Heights
Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St.;
5-10 p.m.
Hawthorne Heights presents “Dayton Is For Lovers”, the 4th annual all ages Gem City music festival. Featuring 13 local bands on two stages, this festival also has food trucks and local beer. All ages. Scheduled bands include Weathervein, Minor 'Love, Crosley Court, The Raging Nathans, Seth Canan & The Carriers, RIND, You vs. Yesterday, GoodnightGoodnight, Bribing Senators, BlackWater, Life in Idle, Dead Roses, and Hawthorne Heights. Buy tickets here. 424-3870.
August 25 -
The Original Summer Knockout 2018
Drake's Downtown Gym, 111 E. Fifth St.; 6-11 p.m.
The Original Knockout, Dayton’s premier exhibition charity boxing event, returns to the the corner of 5th St. and Jefferson St. this summer for an outdoor series of bouts. Proceeds from the summer event will benefit United Rehabilitation Services (URS) of Dayton. URS is great local charity helping families all over the Miami Valley. We are honored to be able to fight the good fight for this deserving charity. $15. Buy tickets here. 223-6193. |
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August 25 - Music in the
Beer Garden
The Dayton Beer Company,
41 Madison St.; 7-10 p.m.
On Saturday evenings through the summer, join us in our beautiful beer garden and cool down with refreshing brews and live tunes. Featuring music from Joe Waters. 228-2337.
August 25 -
Blended Saturday:
Detroit Takeover Edition
The Stage Door,
44 N. Jefferson St.; 9 p.m.
Traveling from Detroit, we have International Producers/DJs on this edition, each with something special to bring to the tables and no stranger to the dance floor. Hosted by DJ Reticuli.
August 25 -
Rally 4 Recovery
Courthouse Square, Third & Main sts.; 3-6 p.m.
For four years in a row the FOA Families of Addicts Rally 4 Recovery has been changing the conversation about addiction from problem to solution. Last year over 2,200 people attended and 50 community partners were present as a resource to those affected by addiction and living in recovery. Our rally is planned by family members and is for anyone touched by addiction. foafamilies.org
August 26 - IvyFest 2018
Wheat Penny, 515 Wayne Ave.; 5-9 p.m.
Wheat Penny Oven and Bar is hosting a benefit for Ivy Wren, a cherished member of our extended family. Ivy has spent the past six months recovering from a fall in which she severely injured her spine. Join us for pizza, beer, wine, raffles, face painting, yoga, and live music. Expect a visit from Dayton’s own Rubi Girls, and a finale performance from a team of fire dancers!
August 27 -
Tap House Floats
Mudlick Tap House, 135 E. Second St.; 5:30-9 p.m.
Join Mudlick Tap House and Twin Creek Kayak and Canoe Livery for a guided kayaking tour on the Mad River. Evening is the perfect time to sit back, relax, and watch the sun set over the Gem city! No paddling experience or equipment required. Kayak rental will be available or you are welcome to bring your own. $35
includes rental, lifejacket, paddle and shuttle service to launch point. Shuttle leaves from Mudlick Tap House at 5:30pm. The bar will be open at 4pm for pre-float drinks. The float will be for a duration of approximately 90 minutes. After the float everyone is welcome to head back to the Tap House for an evening pint and a bite to eat! (Not included in ticket price).
August 27-31 - Happy Hour
View 162, at Crowne Plaza Hotel,
33 E. Fifth St.; 3-7 p.m.
Enjoy fine dining, a relaxed atmosphere and beautiful panoramic views at our happy hour, every weekday from 3 to 7 p.m.
August 28 - Harvest Party
Mudlick Tap House, 135 E. Second St.; 6 p.m.
The Harvest Party is a celebration and offering of the Dayton Visual Arts Center's latest crop of art. Meet the artists making the most exciting work in the area and score an original created just for this "harvest." All artwork is all priced at $100 and payment subscriptions are available. The Harvest Party is the culmination of DVAC's CSA. A spin on "Community Supported Agriculture," the CSA generates seed funding for artists to create new work and, just like investing in a crop of homegrown veggies, buyers get to check out and bring home a crop of original, signed artworks each Summer. Artist information and images of artworks can be previewed at daytonvisualarts.org/csa.
August 28 - Bingo
Lucky's Taproom and Eatery,
520 E. Fifth St., 9 p.m.
Every Tuesday at Lucky's, stop in and play a few rounds of bingo during the evening. Win prizes while enjoying great beer. Plus, every Tuesday is also Taco Tuesday! Enjoy your choice of meat/fish/vegan options in soft or hard shell tacos. 222-6800.
August 29 - Lunch Box Yoga
Schuster Performing Arts Center, Second & Main sts.; 11:30 a.m.
Grab your personal mat and join us in the Emerson Lounges overlooking the beautiful Wintergarden of the Schuster Center. Yoga instructor Ranjani Powers of Yoga XTC will guide us on a 45 minute journey of rejuvenation followed by quality nourishment from Citilites restaurant. When you are finished with your yoga session, your boxed lunch will be ready and waiting! Please select your box lunch when reserving your space. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options are available. All lunches come with a side of fruit and a bottled water. Get tickets online at TicketCenterStage.com, at the Box Office, or by phone at 228-3630.
August 29 - Downtown
Walking Wednesdays
Courthouse Square, Third & Main sts.; 12:10 p.m.
These fun walks feature a different downtown route each week, taking you past a variety of landmarks and parts of our city while introducing you to other downtown workers who like to walk. Start your walk at Courthouse Square. Walks can be self-guided, so you can start at any time. But, if you’d like to walk with a group, plan to depart at 12:10 p.m. Find a route map and schedule here.
August 29 -
All-You-Can-Eat Crab Legs
Basil's, 312 N. Patterson Blvd.; 4-9 p.m.
Our Snow Crab special is now on Wednesdays! This special seafood lovers’ event features delicious all you can eat Snow Crab for just $35 per person. We will also be featuring our signature truffle fries. No reservation required. 818.4390.
August 30 - Patio Puppies
Lily's Bistro, 329 E. Fifth St.; 5-8 p.m.
Grab the leash and jangle the keys, because it’s that time again! Bring your well-behaved pup out for a great night at Lily’s with Patio Puppies! Our dog friendly sidewalk cafe will be open for you and your best friend to sit back and relax, we’ll have gourmet dog treats, and it’s for a great cause! We are partnering with SICSA Pet Adoption Center to bring happy hour drink and dinner specials that will benefit this deserving, local non-profit! SICSA will also be on site from 5-9pm!
August 30 - Belle of Dayton Gin & Food Pairing
Schuster Performing Arts Center, Second & Main sts.; 5:30-8 p.m.
Join us for an evening of the highest quality small batch gin that will be paired with small plates from chefs Matt DeAngulo and Aaron Kemp of Citilites. We will be featuring variations of the classic gin and tonic all made with Dayton Belle Gin. $35. |
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