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905 E. Third St.
Dayton, OH 45402 Get Directions
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Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale

The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

Join us on Saturday, March 7, 2026, as the six winning bands from our playoff rounds compete for the Dayton ...

The Princess Bride Movie Party

The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

Get cozy with an evening of of music, food, trivia, and Dayton Dinner Theater's famous interactive movie experience with a ...

Story Swap: Show & Tell

The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

Story Swap presents a special Show & Tell storytelling event, featuring professional storytellers sharing true-life stories inspired by a meaningful ...

Relentless Fest featuring Miss May

The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

RELENTLESS FEST IS BACK!  Get ready for an explosive night of heavy music as Relentless Fest returns with a powerhouse lineup ...

The Taylor Party

The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

Hey, Lovers! Are you ready for it? You're invited to THE TAYLOR PARTY, the Taylor Swift Inspired Dance Party   Come shake ...

A Very Crabby Christmas

The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

Join us for the first-ever “A Very Crabby Christmas” featuring two amazing Ohio bands: crabswithoutlegs and Dairy Family! These jazz-fusion, ...

Andrew Gabbard / Motel Beds / Me Time

The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

Three of Dayton's most beloved indie rock acts are coming together for one unforgettable night! Don't miss Andrew Gabbard (Andy ...

ekoostik hookah & Subterranean

The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

It's a holiday tradition! Two of Ohio's favorite psychedelic bands - ekoostik hookah & Subterranean - are rockin' out togethe ...

Elf Movie Party – Dayton Dinner Theater

The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

Celebrate the Holidays with Music, Meal, Trivia, and Dayton Dinner Theater's famous interactive movie experience with the classic, heartwarming, and ...

Thanksgiving Dayton Silent Disco

The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

Plan to join us with your friends and family on the day before Thanksgiving as we host our very own ...