Things to do in Dayton | Restaurants, Theatre, Music and More
The aromas of Indian Streets await your presence at the heart of Dayton Downtown. This event will highlight some of India’s most popular Street Foods. It will be the opposite of everything formal. Bring your authentic, adventurous side to enjoy the marriage of dynamic flavors and textures along with great conversations. Nothing compliments these urban bites better than our beautifully crafted cocktails, so do bring your designated driver.
See you at the dinner table!
It’s a murder mystery whodunnit!!! Seasonal themed Mystery Dinner Theater shows with a delicious 3 course Italian Meal.
IIt’s Christmas time and The Wassail Warblers, a group of long-time friends and semi-committed amateur carolers, are making their annual rounds of holiday cheer. Armed with matching scarves, an curated setlist, and exactly one person who can actually sing, they’re determined to brighten their town with off-key classics and questionable choreography.
Midway through “Good King Wenceslas,” one of the carolers slips away. But when they’re still missing by dessert, the group begins to panic. Can you solve the mystery? Join us for holiday fun and see.
Join Mayhem & Mystery to find out!
MAYHEM & MYSTERY INTERACTIVE DINNER THEATRE
Dinner & Show only $39.95 (tax and gratuity not included)
Call 937-461-3913 for Reservation (Required)
Shows start at 7:00PM (Mondays)
Select Fridays & Saturdays
Please call to make reservations. 937-461-3913. Go to our website to see show details. www.thespaghettiwarehouse.com
Press. Wholly Grounds. MidDay. Dayton has some amazing coffee shops. Among them has been the beloved ‘Ghostlight’ in South Park Historic District. Facing challenges, the owner faced a tough decision: how to move on. With that, 2 of Ghostlight’s biggest fans, Tim Farquhar and Joshua Stucky heard the news and immediately reacted! ‘No way are we letting this place go. It is a Dayton Landmark. We have to find a way to keep the ‘light’ on.’ Within less than 2 weeks, a deal was struck to save the iconic shop. ‘We are thrilled…and a bit overwhelmed!’ says Farquhar.
‘It happened so fast, we are definitely playing catch-up to all things. We are looking for bakers, retail opportunities, graphic artists and events for the space. All the while, we are keeping the world’s best coffee shop team intact and operating as best we can! People have been so incredibly supportive of this!’ Says Stucky. ‘We have found a fantastic partner in ContempoRoast Coffee & Roastery. We had a cupping class with them, and it was an instant connection. They understand our desire to make ‘coffee integrity’ the number one factor in partnering! They are simply amazing people!’
Ghostlight is well-known for its diverse customer base, and the new owners love it! ‘Oh my goodness. In our first week, it was so cool to meet so many people from so many walks of life. They are definitely a family here…it’s apparent!’ The new owners are taking over the entire first floor of the building in hopes of creating more space for small meetings, acoustic music, events, and more. ‘The potential here is limitless,’ says Farquhar.
So what’s with the new name ‘Wayne and Clover’ you ask? ‘Funny story. I was having coffee with my husband the day we found out we were getting this opportunity. I went through every name I could. I remember learning in business ‘if you can incorporate your address, it’s a good idea.’ I sat up and said, ‘Wait….Wayne and Clover! WAYNE and CLOVER! Think about it…they are people! Wayne and Clover are people, and they have a coffee shop! AND that’s the corner where we are located! SHAZAM! It immediately stuck. Wayne and Clover Coffee Shop. (The shop is located at 1201 Wayne Avenue.) And from there, the story grew to include the street behind us, which is Theobald…you guessed it, THEIR DOG! I think he is likely to be the mascot for all things Wayne and Clover!’
Part of the community piece will be inviting local artists to give ideas for the look of W & C’s logo and artwork that follows the story of the neighborhood and the future!
The building is also important to South Park. It has become a gathering spot for the area. ‘We want to respect the fact that this is more than a coffee shop. For South Park, it is a home away from home. We will do our level best to keep the ‘Light’ in the store so it’s familiar and fun!’ The coffee shop is supporting Miami Valley Meals this holiday season.
Wayne and Clover Coffee Shop is located at 1201 Wayne Ave. Dayton, OH 45410.
Hours: M-Th 7-2 | Fri 7-4 | Sat + Sun 8-4
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Join with us as more than 25 of Dayton’s most talented musicians gather on the Victoria Theatre stage to celebrate the music of The Band. For over a decade, SUCH A NIGHT: THE LAST WALTZ LIVE continues to be a Dayton Thanksgiving tradition and one of the must see concerts of the season. Proceeds from the performance support the greater community and will benefit WYSO Public Radio and other local organizations.
On November 25, 1976, one of rock and roll’s most influential groups, The Band, held their final concert. This event was documented by director Martin Scorsese and made into the film The Last Waltz. Considered one of the best concert films ever, The Last Waltz also featured performances by Dr. John, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Neil Diamond, Van Morrison, Emmylou Harris, Muddy Waters, Paul Butterfield, Eric Clapton, and Bob Dylan. This seminal moment in music history will be recreated by our own local musicians.
Jubie’s Creamery took their ice cream to Palm Beach, FL earilier this month to compete against some of the best ice cream shops in the country at the Annual Ice Cream Association Conecon.
As all 1000 ice cream attendees voted
Jubies’s attendees at the convention Jubie’s Hot Honeycomb sweeped with Best of the Midwest and Best Flavor overall! This is the highest award given at Conecon. This means they literally have the BEST FLAVOR IN NORTH AMERICA! They didn’t do it on their own, so they want to thank Tasty Bacon Food Truck and Winans Chocolate for offering incredible, local products featured in Hot Honeycomb.
At the same Convention, they also submitted their Vanilla, Chocolate, and Strawberry ice creams for the chance to become a Grand Master Ice Cream Maker
Hello Trotters! Join us in Downtown Miamisburg on Thanksgiving morning for our traditional event!
RACE TIME: Race begins promptly at 8:30 a.m.
RACE COURSE: the race will start at the intersection of Main St and Linden Ave and finish in Riverfront Park! Along the way you will enjoy the sights and sounds along the streets of Miamisburg that you have come to know and love. The loop course includes a railroad crossing and an uphill section. There is one water stop. Yes, there is still a hill in the first mile!
The race proceeds benefit a great cause: the non-profit Ohio River Road Runner’s Club based here locally in Dayton! We’re dedicated to providing free/low-cost races to children and adults all over the Miami Valley to encourage healthy lifestyles and spread the joy of running!
Red Shoes Dayton 25 has the honor of representing the Midwest in commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
This compelling, symbolic art exhibit will be held at the Downtown Dayton Metro Library in their beautiful Atrium, from November 21-25, 2025. Each pair of Red Shoes was painted for this exhibit by survivors of violence, local artists and supporters. We stand with them to bring awareness, protest violence, and to pause to reflect.
The public ceremony will commence on November 22, 2025 at 2pm, and will include the reading of our proclamation from the City of Dayton by Neenah Ellis, a reading of the Poem “These Shoes” and a tribute played by cellist Tara Mar.
“25 Red Shoes” was originally launched in 2009 by international artist Elina Chauvet’s influential art installation “Zapatos Rojos”, to bring awareness and protest Domestic Violence after her own sister died in an act of violence inflicted by her husband. It has since become a global event, with installations in international cities worldwide.
Globally, 140 women and girls are killed by a family member or intimate partner every day. 17% of those murders take place in the United States. 29% of women in the US have reported a form of violence.
This event is free and open to all. Resources will be available on-site about supporting survivors of domestic violence.
For more information about the global movement, please visit www.iwiniwin.org
Following five consecutive years of sold-out shows, BRIT FLOYD – “widely recognized as the world’s premiere Pink Floyd experience” (Rolling Stone) – are already preparing to bring their award-winning laser and light show, massive circular screen, inflatables, and theatrical concert experience back to Rose Music Center on Friday, May 15, 2026. Next year’s “The Moon, The Wall and Beyond” World Tour will honor Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall albums and promises to be BRIT FLOYD’s most ambitious and immersive production to date. This monumental new production celebrates two of the most iconic and influential albums in rock history with a breathtaking show that captures the spirit, sound, and spectacle of the legendary band.
The 2026 show will feature highlights from The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall, including such timeless classics such as “Time,” “Money,” “Comfortably Numb,” and “Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2.” Beyond these iconic songs, audiences can also expect a selection of fan favorites from Pink Floyd’s vast discography including tracks from Wish You Were Here to Animals and many more.
Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10AM on Friday, November 21 atTicketmaster.com and the Rose Music Center Box Office.
Released The assembled band of musicians that audiences have come to love and respect worldwide over the years will take to the stage to perform note-for-note renditions of all the classic Pink Floyd tracks. The BRIT FLOYD ensemble includes BRIT FLOYD’s long-time guitarist/lead vocalist and musical director Damian Darlington and bassist/lead vocalist Ian Cattell, along with the other expert musicians who’ve joined the ranks of BRIT FLOYD over the last decade. Expect special guests to pop in for shows along the tour route.
Since their formation, BRIT FLOYD has set the standard for tribute performances, delivering stadium-scale concerts that combine stunning musicianship, cutting-edge visuals, and an unparalleled attention to detail. Having performed over 1,500 shows (in over 40 countries) since their launch in Liverpool, England in January 2011, BRIT FLOYD have circled the globe, with sold out tours across Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and the Middle East. They’ve performed concerts at some of the world’s greatest venues, including London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall; the awe-inspiring Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver, Colorado; the historic Greek Theatre in Los Angeles; and ‘The Showplace of the Nation,’ NYC’s Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan. The BRIT FLOYD show has become a phenomenon, widely regarded by many as the world’s greatest rock tribute experience and BRIT FLOYD has earned worldwide acclaim as the definitive live Pink Floyd experience.
Chipotle Mexican Grill announced it will help fuel Thanksgiving Eve gatherings among friends and family with an in-restaurant “Back Home BOGO” offer on Wednesday, November 26, from 4 pm to close. Often known as the biggest reunion night of the year, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving brings college students back to their hometowns to reconnect with friends. Chipotle invites fans to share real food with friends before the night’s festivities kick off.
“For many of our guests, their hometown Chipotle is where they’ve created countless memories, and this Thanksgiving Eve, it’s a destination where reunions can begin,” said Chris Brandt, President, Chief Brand Officer, Chipotle. “Whether you’re grabbing dinner with your childhood friends or kicking off the holiday early with relatives, our Back Home BOGO makes it easy to bring people together with real food.”
To celebrate Cyber Weekend, Chipotle is running a $0 delivery fee offer on orders placed through the Chipotle app and Chipotle.com from Friday, November 28 through Monday, December 1 with code CYBER25.
Chipotle recently introduced Build-Your-Own Chipotle (BYOC), a digital-exclusive family meal that brings a shareable, customizable spread of real ingredients to your home, designed to serve four to six and ready for pickup in as little as 15 minutes starting at $56. It is perfect for hosting Friendsgiving and family gatherings, letting everyone build their own burrito bowls, salads, soft tacos, and even nachos. Guests have the option to add an extra 8 oz of protein, the equivalent to two servings, to their BYOC order. This allows guests to choose two different proteins.
Each order includes:
For a limited time, fans can enjoy $10 off their first BYOC order with code TRYBYOC through December 31 or until 500,000 redemptions, whichever comes first.
Cask & Barrel is a spirited celebration, where generations gather and tradition ages beautifully.
This five-course dinner brings together rustic Italian flavors and the spirit of small-batch bourbons,each crafted by family distilleries rooted in expertise. Each pairing is designed to showcase the depth of every sip, from oak-aged favorites to smooth, spiced profiles.
Come raise a glass with us and savor a night immersed in flavor and family tradition. Reserve your seat at the table today.
THE WEDDING SINGER musical takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room. Based on the hit Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore movie, The Wedding Singer’s sparkling score does for the ’80s what Hairspray did for the ’60s. (Music by Matthew Sklar, Book by Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy with Lyrics by Chad Beguelin. Just say yes to the most romantic musical in twenty years!
Senior Lecturer and Director Jamie Cordes shared, “This is a fast-paced story with high energy choreography that will have the audience moving in their seats. Audiences will immediately be transported to the 80’s when they see the colorful, playful elements of the set. The score honors the exciting pop and rock music from the time. And who doesn’t love a romantic comedy?
The musical version of this story captures all of these elements while reminding us the good guy can get the girl.
The Wedding Singer showcases the triple theatre training our students receive. The show demands skillful singing, acting and dancing and this cast shines in all areas!”
Director is Jamie Cordes (last season’s director of CARRIE, THE MUSICAL), with Music Director Wade Russo, and Choreographer Ashley Pabst with Associate Choreographer Aidan Edwards. Lighting Design by Professor Matt Benjamin and Sound Design by James Dunlap, resident Sound Designer.
THE WEDDING SINGER runs Nov. 15th (8 pm), Nov. 16th (2 pm), Nov. 20th (7:30 pm), Nov. 21st. (8 pm), Nov. 22nd (2 pm and 8 pm), Nov. 23rd (2 pm) at Wright State University’s Creative Arts Center, in the FESTIVAL PLAYHOUSE.
All levels welcome — no experience needed!
Refreshments served all day
Prizes & giveaways throughout the event
RSVP now to reserve your spot:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054BA9A923A1F58-60267412-black#/CHILI CHAMPIONS WANTED! Think your chili can handle the heat? Bring your best recipe and show us what you’ve got at our Chili Cook-Off! Rules of the (spicy) game: Only 15 ingredients allowed — no cheating! Chili must be made at home Bring a printed copy of your recipe for our judges Prizes for: Judges’ Choice, People’s Choice, Most Creative. Come for the chili, stay for the bragging rights, and maybe leave with a shiny prize(or just a really full belly).
The Dayton Dragons are excited to present a new magical holiday experience at Day Air Ballpark beginning Friday, November 14 from 6:00-9:00 pm at Day Air Ballpark: Deck the Diamond is a vibrant outdoor walk-thru holiday lights show with related holiday-themed activities.
Deck the Diamond will run from November 14, 2025 until January 3, 2026. The 45-night event will take place nightly from 6:00-9:00 pm and feature over ONE MILLION holiday lights. Every 10 minutes, a dazzling synchronized music and light show will take place featuring a breathtaking display where the stadium lights come alive in harmony with the holiday music.
Attendees should expect their tour through the holiday wonderland at Day Air Ballpark to last 65-75 minutes. Activities will include:
–Themed light show synchronized to music every 10 minutes
–Enchanting train rides on the North Pole Express
–Scavenger Hunt
–Live Musical Performances
–Delicious Holiday Treats
–Santa Clubhouse and Santa Photos
–Letters to Santa
–Festive Displays
–Ornament Decorating
–Fire pits and S’mores
–Carnival Game–44’ tall Christmas Tree
–Elfie Stations
–Newspaper Photobooth –Santa’s Sleigh
–Holiday Shopping
–Giant Snow Globe
–Holiday hats and crafts
–Manger Scene
–Much more
“We’re transforming Day Air Ballpark, located in the heart of the Water Street District, into a winter wonderland filled with activities for guests of all ages. Extending the use of our facility well into our off-season from baseball games,” said Dayton Dragons President and General Manager Robert Murphy. “Another fantastic way to continue to bring the community and families together in Downtown Dayton.”
Children will have the opportunity to meet and have their photos taken with Santa. In addition, kids can write letters to Santa, participate in a scavenger hunt, play carnival games, and create their own ornaments. Families can also ride the North Pole Express and enjoy plenty of “Elfie Stations” located around the ballpark including a 44-foot-tall Christmas tree.
Deck the Diamond guests can put themselves closer to the light show by circling the field’s warning track, allowing for an immersive light experience. Please note that Day Air Ballpark features a fully wheelchair-accessible 360-degree concourse, allowing you to enjoy the entire holiday lights experience with ease. However, the field access, which includes the North Pole Express Train, is not accessible.
Day Air Ballpark will also have numerous areas available for groups, families, and companies of any size to celebrate the holidays together including luxury suites (heated indoor suites), the NEW Diamond Club, and more! Guests can select from a special catering menu and enjoy touring the holiday lights and activities on the same night. For more information on booking your holiday party please visit dragonsdeckthediamond.com or call (937) 228-2287 x 698.
Tickets for Deck the Diamond are on sale now and may be purchased at dragonsdeckthediamond.com. Pre-purchased admission is $12 for Monday – Thursday dates and $14 for Friday – Sunday dates. There is also a flexible date ticket available where you pick the date (a great gift idea that recipient can “unwrap anytime!”). A limited number of tickets are available for each Deck the Diamond event date – advance purchases are encouraged. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Dayton Dragons Box Office or by calling (937) 228-2287.
Guests are reminded that Day Air Ballpark is a cashless venue. Merry Market, the North Pole Express, and all food/beverage items require additional purchases. All other activities are included in the ticket price.
Parking near Day Air Ballpark can be found on various side streets or metered spots are free starting @ 6PM on weekdays and free on weekends.
Day Air Ballpark
220 N Patterson Blvd
Dayton, OH 45402
Tickets for Deck the Diamond $12 for Mon-Thurs
$14 for Fri-Sun
Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the Day Air Ballpark Box Office or by calling (937) 228-2287 x290.
A limited number of tickets are available for each Deck the Diamond event – advance purchases are encouraged.
