Things to do in Dayton | Restaurants, Theatre, Music and More
It has been a long time coming and we are thus thrilled to offer a race in beautiful Yellow Springs, Ohio. This course has a beautiful route that runs right down the main drag of Yellow Springs, runs past Antioch’s campus, runs through the covered bridge, and then finishes right by Dave Chapelle’s new comedy club! Come join us for this wonderful community event, you will not regret it!
On Sunday, April 23rd from 4:30 to 7:30pm, we will be pouring samples of over 40 wines that are perfect for spring: the latest 2022 vintage rosé, crisp and refreshing whites, bubbles, and thirst quenching reds. Oysters, chips, and dips will be available while supples last. If you fall in love with any of the featured wines, we will be offering a presale at retail pricing, with pickup starting on Saturday 4/29.
A new cooking show filmed in Columbus (Dayton film crew Hayden Parsons & Savannah Webb
were involved in the production) where contestants will compete for the title of “top vegan” is set to premiere tonight. The competitive cooking reality series, simply dubbed Top Vegan, is be hosted by Chad Goodwin, owner of plant-based café 4th & State and vegan eatery Eden Burger, and guest judges from the Columbus food scene.
Eight vegan chefs and home cooks will compete in Top Vegan, which was filmed at Columbus State Community College culinary facility, Mitchell Hall. At the end of each episode, one contestant will be eliminated Top Chef-style. Competitions will see the contestants make vegan spins on classic dishes, paying homage to veganism’s roots and running a hectic service at 4th & State.
Dayton’s own, Rhea Adkins, Owner of Vegan It Iz Eats is one of the competitiors. Rhea’s passion for cooking began at the age of 4 years old. She is the owner of Vegan It Iz Eats, a restaurant space located at 2nd Street Market in Downtown Dayton. Rhea’s eclectic personality and authenticity are poured out in the food she serves and her love for people. Her desire to share delicious vegan food comes from a place of healing, hope, and restoration of food culture to expand palates beyond The Standard American Diet. She says her greatest honor is being the Mother of 2 wonderful children ages 18 and 2. She is also the author of the book “Plant-Based Jumpstart” along with many other titles. “Good food brings everyone together. It’s one of the societal barriers that are broken where everyone can come as they are and just be!” Find Rhea on Instagram!
Season one of Top Vegan premieres on April 20. Top Vegan will be made available for free on YouTube.
To learn more about Top Vegan, you can visit the show’s website here.
Graeter’s Ice Cream has announced a new limited edition flavor to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Flying Pig Marathon. The Flying Pig Tracks flavor is packed with peanut butter cups and chocolate fudge, packaged into a playfully illustrated pint. This celebratory pint will be available for online ordering across the country at Graeters.com.
Graeter’s is releasing “Flying Pig TracksTM” for a limited run in all scoop shops on Friday, April 28th followed by select Kroger, Jungle Jim’s and Dorothy Lane stores in the Cincinnati and Dayton areas and online at Graeters.com.
“Staying true to our Cincinnati roots, it made sense to honor the 25th anniversary of the Flying Pig Marathon with an ice cream release,” shares Chip Graeter, 4th generation co-owner of Graeter’s. “Beyond runners and fans, we think Flying Pig Tracks is a flavor everyone will enjoy, and we’re happy to offer it in all of our shops throughout the Midwest.”
Graeter’s is also teaming up with Rookwood Pottery with a “Flying Pig” ice cream bowl. The bowl will be available for sale at $59.95 at the marathon registration event on Friday, May 5. The bowl is the fifth in Graeter’s series of collectible Rookwood bowls
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Pastries; Includes Baklava (qty 1), Kourambiethes (qty 1), Melolakarouna (qty 1), Kataifi (qty 1), and Koulourkia (qty 2) *Items in image are not exact.
Legendary rock band Jethro Tull announced today “The Seven Decades Tour”. Led by Ian Anderson, the concert will feature a rich collection of the best-known Jethro Tull repertoire from 1968 to date. Fans will recognize the key songs from various albums – songs which put Jethro Tull and Ian Anderson on the map during these seven decades. The Seven Decades Tour will stop in Huber Heights, OH for a performance at Rose Music Center on Sunday, August 20.
Jethro Tull’s 23rd studio album, RökFlöte, is set for release this Friday, April 21 via InsideOutMusic. Following 2022’s ‘The Zealot Gene’, Ian Anderson and the band are returning with a 12-track record based on the characters and roles of some of the principle gods of the old Norse paganism, and at the same time exploring the ‘RökFlöte’ – rock flute – which Jethro Tull has made iconic. Pre-order RökFlöte here.
Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10am on Friday, April 21 at Ticketmaster.com and the Rose Music Center Box Office.
McDonald’s is about to make their classic burgers even better by making small but tasty improvements to the Big Mac sandwich, McDouble burger and classic Cheeseburger, Double Cheeseburger and Hamburger.
Here’s a look at the improvements you can expect per McDonald’s:
According to McDonald’s, the burgers are so tempting… they’ve caught the attention of McDonaldland’s resident mischief-maker, the Hamburglar. Keep your eyes peeled for the red-handed fugitive (the OG hamburger influencer) who is back to his old burger-snatching tricks in the brand’s newest TV commercial. When you spot his notorious cape and striped outfit in your city, you’ll know that’s when you can head to your local McDonald’s to get your hands on McDonald’s “best-ever burgers.”
Donny Osmond has been a singer, actor, triple-threat television series host (talk show, game show, variety show), best-selling author (his autobiography entered the UK bestseller chart at #1), commercial spokesman, motivational speaker, and even a racecar driver.
Wed, July 26th 8pm
Tickets on sale 4/22 at 10am
Throughout his illustrious career, Donny has earned 33 gold records; selling over 100 million albums becoming a worldwide music legend. He has made history by celebrating almost 6 decades in show business with the release of his 61st album, One Night Only: a live album accompanied by a DVD of his sold out UK tour in January, 2017.
Donny’s latest album Start Again which debuted in the fall of 2021, marks a milestone 65th album for the performer. The 12 track Pop/R&B Start Again is Donny’s first full length solo album in 7 years and features collaborations with such notable performers as Charlie Wilson and Pierre Bensusan and songwriters 9am, Ant Clemons, Dalton Diehl, Jason Mater, Jonas Myrin, Larrance Dopson, Ne-Yo, Seth Reger, Space Primates and Amy Wadge. Additionally, in a career first, Start Again is entirely co-written and produced by Donny. The album was directly inspired by Donny’s own unique career journey of constant reinvention over the course of his six decades as a world recognized performer. The first single “WHO” and its accompanying music video were released on June 30, 2021 and quickly rose to the top of iTunes charts.
Take the first step to getting a greener thumb with help from your MetroParks. No space?
According to the Metroparks website, large garden plots are available to rent on an annual basis at both Possum Creek and the Wegerzyn Gardens. Each standard plot is 800 square feet and costs $20 to rent for the season from April through October. Organic-only plots are also available to rent for $20 a season or $40 year-round.
Gardeners can plant both annuals and perennials in these plots, however, the organic plots are limited to products found on the Organic Materials Review Institute product list.
Gardeners are responsible for watering, weeding, pest control and harvesting. Gardens are open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. starting April 23.
Rentals are available through May 23. Call 937-275-PARK or register online to reserve your gardening plot.
MetroParks also provides gardening programs to help you grow your skills in the garden. Search and sign up for MetroParks gardening programs online.
Always wanted to try fly fishing? Here is your opportunity. Instructors available for questions and will teach basic fly casting techniques in a controlled environment. Equipment is provided. No fishing license required at this location. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Morgan’s Outdoor Adventures, is pairing up again with Valley Vineyards, for their Twilight Canoe & Dinner for 2!
The latest iteration of the $6 Your Way Deal now includes your choice of a Double Whopper Jr. OR Bacon Double Cheeseburger, plus your choice of a 9-piece order of Classic Chicken Fries OR Spicy Chicken Fries, and a side Value Fries for 6 bucks.
The Double Whopper Jr. features two flame-grilled Whopper Jr. patties, tomato, lettuce, mayo, ketchup, pickles, and sliced onions on a soft sesame seed bun.
The Bacon Double Cheeseburger consists of two flame-grilled Whopper Jr. patties, two half slices of bacon, two slices of American cheese, mustard, ketchup and pickles on a soft sesame seed bun.
You can find the new $6 Your Way Deal at participating locations nationwide for a limited time
