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AIDS Resource Center Ohio

BUDAPEST HOTEL, TIM’S VERMEER and Other NEON News

April 10, 2014 By Jonathan McNeal Leave a Comment

Hello Everyone,

THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL continues to hit milestones. In less than 3 weeks, the film is already at #4 on our “Highest Grossing Films” list. (The Top 3 are SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, SIDEWAYS and MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING – each of these films played at least 12 weeks). This is really spectacular, and we truly appreciate your support and positive word-of-mouth.

This week, we are going to hold both current attractions. Though TIM’S VERMEER didn’t have record attendance, it did well enough to stick around. With all the kudos from audience members, we think it’s worth holding for a 2nd week. That said, we plan to move forward with THE LUNCHBOX on April 18. Hurry down if you need to see TIM’S VERMEER. Details and showtimes for each of our current films are available at www.neonmovies.com

If you haven’t already seen the trailer for this wonderful little movie, take a look at the website for THE LUNCHBOX by clicking this LINK.

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The TAB Entertainment has rented one of our auditoriums this Sunday for a special, one-time screening of MY DREAM BESIDE ME. “MY DREAM BESIDE ME is a romantic dramedy based on the true love story of Paul Rich and Mary Kay Slesinger Rich. At 84 years young Paul lost his wife of 66 years – Mary Kay was married for 34 years and she was left a widow when she was in her mid 60’s. After a few years Paul and Mary Kay met and fell in love. This union of marriage is a testimony that people can be strong, vital and full of life at any age.” (taken from press notes) Tickets for this screening are $9 each. Advanced tickets are only available on the film’s official website (Click HERE to visit the official site). Remaining tickets will be sold at THE NEON’s box office on the day of the screening.

“The Massie Creek Paddlers will be hosting Rapid Media’s 9th annual REEL PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL showcasing the world’s best paddling films to audiences in Canada, United States and around the world. The festival inspires more people to explore rivers, lakes and oceans, push physical and emotional extremes, embrace the lifestyle and appreciate the heritage of the wild places we paddle. The Reel Paddling Film Festival is a film contest awarding winning films in 10 categories. The winners and other shortlisted films are then toured to more than 100 cities around the world, screening for an audience of more than 30,000 outdoor adventure enthusiasts and their friends and families.” Advance tickets, just $10 each, are available on the official site (click this LINK). This special, one-night screening will stop by THE NEON on Wednesday, April 16 at 7:30.

The 2014 Dayton Jewish Film Festival has prepared an exciting line-up for this year’s festival. It kicks off on Thursday, April 24 at THE NEON, and the films look excellent. With all the extras that are being planned, this promises to be a truly exciting festival. Click this LINK to visit the festival’s official site…details for buying advanced tickets can be found there. Here are a list of films that are screening at THE NEON:

Thursday, April 24 at 7:30 – THE ZIG ZAG KID
Tuesday, April 29 at 7:15 – AFTERMATH
Thursday, May 1 at 7:15 – BETHLEHEM
Tuesday, May 6 at 7:20 – QUALITY BALLS: THE DAVID STEINBERG STORY
Thursday, May 8 at 7:15 – SUESKIND
Monday, May 12 at 7:15 – THE PRIME MINISTERS: THE PIONEERS
Tuesday, May 13 at 9:30am – ESTHER BRONER: A WEAVE OF WOMEN
Thursday, May 15 at 7:15 – WHITE PANTHER
Sunday, May 18 at 7:15 – THE THIRD HALF
Program guides are currently available in our lobby!

Take a look at the trailer from the opening film – THE ZIG ZAG KID.  It looks like great fun:

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THE NEON is currently helping AIDS Resource Center Ohio sell tickets for a special raffle. Tickets are $25 each or 6 for $100. There will be 2 great prizes – one from the Red Rock Resort & Spa in Las Vegas and the other from Elizabeth Diamond Company. Each prize is valued at $4900. Raffle tickets are available at our box office.

Thanks for your continued support of THE NEON!
We couldn’t do it without you!

All the best,
Jonathan

SHOWTIMES for Friday, April 11 – Thursday, April 17:

THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL (R) 1 Hr 39 Min
Friday, Saturday: 12:30, 2:45, 5:10, 7:30, 10:00
Sunday: 12:30, 2:45, 5:10, 7:30
Monday – Thursday: 2:45, 5:10, 7:30

TIM’S VERMEER (PG-13) 1 Hr 20 Min
Friday, Saturday: 1:00, 3:00, 5:15, 7:15, 9:15
Sunday: 1:00, 5:30, 7:15
Monday, Tuesday: 3:00, 5:15, 7:15
Wednesday: 3:00, 5:15
Thursday: 3:00, 5:15, 7:30

MY DREAM BESIDE ME (NR) 1 Hr 24 Min
Sunday: 3:00

REEL PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL (NR) 2+ Hrs
Wednesday: 7:30

COMING SOON:
As always, all dates are tentative. Many of these dates will change. In some rare cases, titles may disappear.

April 18 – THE LUNCHBOX
April 25 – LE WEKK-END
May 5 – JODOROWSKI’S DUNE
May 16 – ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE
May 16 – GOD’S POCKET
June 13 – FOR NO GOOD REASON
TBD – DOM HEMINGWAY
TBD – BELLE
TBD – UNDER THE SKIN

Filed Under: On Screen Dayton Tagged With: AIDS Resource Center Ohio, ARC Ohio, dayton Jewish film Festival, Dayton Ohio, grand budapest hotel, movie times, my dream beside me, raffle, reel paddling film festival, showtimes, the lunchbox, The Neon, tim's vermeer, vermeer, wes anderson

8th Annual LGBT Film Festival – The Full Line-Up & Visiting Filmmaker News!

October 5, 2013 By Jonathan McNeal Leave a Comment

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Festival Passes have sold out, but single tickets remain for The 8th Annual Dayton LGBT Film Festival – scheduled for Oct. 11, 12 & 13 at THE NEON in Downtown Dayton.

The exciting weekend will kick off on Friday, October 11 at 7:30 with G.B.F. – sponsored by Square One Salon & Spa. From the maker of JAWBREAKER comes another hysterical satire of high school clique culture – this time focusing on the latest fashion accessory – the G.B.F. (Gay Best Friend). Attendees will be invited to the Opening Night Party at CADC on the corner of East 4th and St. Clair – where they’ll be greeted with complimentary appetizers from Roost Modern Italian and live music by Sandy & Michael Bashaw. The opening night party is sponsored by Sue Spiegel and Lisa Hanauer.

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On Saturday, the films will continue at 1:00 with BRIDEGROOM – sponsored by PFLAG Dayton. This touching documentary recounts a romance between a young couple…and how one man was forbidden from attending the funeral of his lover. (This documentary started as a youtube video called “It Could Happen To You” – which has attracted close to 4 million viewers.)

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Always a festival favorite, at 3:00, TOP DRAWER SHORTS will showcase the latest and best in short films from across the country and around the world. This program is sponsored by The Human Race Theatre Company’s production of “Torch Song Trilogy.”  Below is the trailer for DIK.

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REACHING FOR THE MOON, a beautiful period piece, chronicles the long-lasting love affair between poet Elizabeth Bishop and architect Lota de Macedo Soares. This film has won numerous audience awards and has played at prestigious film festivals around the world. It is sponsored by The Greater Dayton LGBT Center and starts at 7:15 on Saturday evening.

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Later on Saturday night, the festival will play a fresh and fun documentary about the cult legend and John Waters favorite – I AM DIVINE. Sponsored by MJ’s Café & Johnny, this film will begin at 9:45.

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On Sunday afternoon, the festival will continue with THE NEW BLACK at 3:00. This film, sponsored by The Miami Valley Fair Housing Association, tells the story of how the African-American community is grappling with the gay rights issue in light of the recent gay marriage movement and the fight over civil rights…and it has a local connection. Steve Bognar of Yellow Springs shot a portion of this film!

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The closing film – THE HAPPY SAD – will screen on Sunday, October 13 at 5:15. In the age of polyamory and blurred lines of sexuality, what really makes for a happy relationship? Two young couples in New York – one black and gay, one white and heterosexual – find themselves intertwined as they create new relationship norms, explore sexual identity, and redefine monogamy in this captivating new film directed by Rodney Evens (Brother to Brother). Sponsored by Marion’s Piazza, this wonderful film has been playing at film festivals all summer.

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In addition to a line-up of critically acclaimed new films from across the country and around the world, this year’s movie-goers will be treated introductions and Q&A’s from at least two visiting filmmakers.

Darren Stein, director of the Opening Night Film G.B.F., will be flying in from Los Angeles. Last week, G.B.F. screened in Atlanta, and he’ll be off to Austin after the Dayton premiere. In addition to film and television work in California, one of Stein’s well-known films, JAWBREAKER, is currently being turned into a musical in NYC.

Guy Shalem, the award-winning director of the short film SOMETHING REAL, will also attend the festival. SOMETHING REAL is a celebrity packed short with a musical twist about today’s contemporary bar scene. The film marks Shalem’s first collaboration with Tony award winning composer and lyricist Jeff Marx (AVENUE Q) and 5-time Grammy-award winning producer, composer and lyricist, Mervyn Warren. Shalem has heard great things about the film community in Dayton, and he’s excited to get to town.

The Dayton LGBT Film Festival wishes to extend a special thanks to AIDS Resource Center Ohio for their sponsorship and assistance in bringing these filmmakers to town.  Additional sponsors include Ken Byers, Kurt Fleagle & Warren Riffle, and Chase Whiteside.

The Downtown Dayton LGBT Film Festival presents films that have thematic ties to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community – stories that aren’t often represented or celebrated in mainstream media. This year’s selections were picked from over 100 films, and though many of these films will not find mainstream distribution, they are strong pieces of work that merit being seen by a wider audience. The festival encourages film lovers from around the Miami Valley to support these strong films.

Single tickets – just $8 each – are moving fast.

THE NEON is located at 130 E. 5th Street in downtown Dayton. For more information about the festival, including full descriptions, links to official sites & trailers, and ticketing details, please visit www.daytonlgbt.com.

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Fleurs Et Vin: A Great Success at Carrillon Park

May 31, 2013 By Dayton937 Leave a Comment

Each Guest Received Souvenir Glasses

Did you miss it?  Endless wine tasting and all the food samplings you wanted were featured at the 2013 Fleurs et Vin Festival held at Carillon Park on May 19th.  The Big Ragu was on hand with Dayton Most Metro’s staff, greeting the massive crowds and sample the various offerings.  It was a Food Adventure paradise in the heart of Dayton, and a must eat on our list of events.

If you were not able to make it to this annual benefit for the AIDS Resource Center Ohio, then check out our recap, below.

Here’s the Skinny:

— FLEURS ET VIN is Dayton’s Premier Wine and Gourmet Food Festival, typically held each year on a Sunday in May from 1-4pm under the tents at Carrillon Historical Park.  It is an all-you-want tasting event with a loyal following.

— ALL of the food and wine was donated by locally owned restaurants, allowing 100% of the proceeds to benefit AIDS Resource Center of Dayton.  A Food Adventure with a cause

— Admission price allowed you access to over 400 wines from around the world and taste menu samples from 20 local restaurants, along with a Belgian Beer Garden area !

— Live and Silent Auction areas allowed even more funds to be raised for this worthy cause that focuses of prevention and education about AIDS, along with service programs that help those in need with HIV/AIDS.

— Live music filled the air and added to the warm ambiance.

With so many good wines and so much good food, below are our picks for the best of the best from this spectacular event!

Crab Rangoon from Thai 9.  Our Favorite Rangoon in Dayton.

OUR FAVORITES  (THE FOOD):

Thai 9’s Crab Rangoon and Chicken with Rice:  In our opinion, the best crab rangoon in the Dayton area were these incredible samples from Thai9.  Stuffed full and deep, and served with a sweet side of Thai sauce, we found ourselves returning to this line often.  The Thai chicken dish was also incredible at this station.  It was a Thai pepper chicken, served in a brown, curry house sauce over a bed of white rice.  We told them we loved it, but our mouths were so full that they couldn’t understand us.

The Dock’s Crab Cakes:  Slowly seared on their portable flat top grill, these were flavorful, hand-packed circles of love.  The sauce that topped the crab cakes was the secret ingredient that kept us coming back for more.  The staff of The Dock probably wanted to file a restraining order against us for hanging out by their grill as much as we did.  We could not resist seconds of these scrumptious bites of crab heaven.

Hawthorn Grill’s  Sorbet and Strawberry ShortCake: All of the desserts at Hawthorn Grill are homemade by Chef Candace and her staff.   Her sorbet was a perfect, refreshing break during this hot event.  The bite size piece of cake, topped with a strawberry sauce also hit the spot.

Scratch Catering’s Beef Brisket and Carmelized Onion Bruschetta:  When doesn’t Chef Matt Hayden please the hungry crowds?  This delicious, slow-cooked sampling was just as pleasing to the eye, as it was to our taste buds.  The hits from Scratch Catering just keep on coming ….

OUR FAVORITES (THE WINES):

Canella Blood Orange Mimosa:  Talk about refreshing!   This tasty, bottled mimosa was the perfect drink, on this hot day.  The server at this booth had to be tired of us by the end of the event.   Probably our favorite offering from the Vintage Wine Distributor.  This Italian wine cocktail is made from grape wine and the juice and pulp of blood oranges from Sicily.

Heron Chardonnay:  A crisp, white wine made from 22 year old grape vines.  The winery is a female owned, family vineyard run by Laely Heron.   One of the few American women who made wine in France, Heron’s products are also produced in California.

Spreitzer Riesling 101:  This German Riesling comes from a winery owned by two brothers who have been honing their craft since 1997.  It was a cold, refreshing sip of sparkling goodness in the warm weather.

The Belgian Beer Garden: Although this was a wine festival, Heidelberg Distributing distracted us with some great beer selections.  Food Adventures enjoyed a couple of  Stella Artois beers in a souvenir pint.  The Big Ragu went for some Hoegaarden beer and an Ommegang Witte Beer.

All in all, this is Dayton’s “Wine me and dine me” Festival.  We loved being a part of a wonderful event, that supported a locally based AIDS charity.  Good local food and world class wines, what more could one ask for?   So let us end this Food Adventure, by raising our glass with a toast.. “Whether you love Merlot or Chardonnay, here’s to seeing you at Fleurs et Vin, next May!!”

For more wine, and no whine, visit Food Adventures on Facebook and “like” them by clicking HERE !

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Grapes of Gratitude to benefit local nonprofits!

February 26, 2013 By Lisa Grigsby Leave a Comment

GOG_FebFlyerCompetitive wine tasting comes to the Miami Valley this Thursday, Feb 28th at 6pm.  Grapes of Gratitude is a team wine tasting event created to allow local nonprofits to raise money while participants blindly taste an array of wines of the same varietal.

Groups of 1 -3 people form a team and each team brings 3 of the exact same bottles of wine to be tasted.  The first varietal chosen to showcase will be Cabernet Sauvignon. To participate  your team will bring 3 identical bottles of a Cabernet Sauvignon to the event.

When your team arrives at the Dayton Grand Hotel for the event, you’ll check in your wine.  The first two bottles are bagged and tagged for tasting.  The third bottle is set aside to form the prizes for the winning teams.  Guests taste all the wines while enjoying appetizers and rate the wines.  

The team that brings the highest ranked wine will take home two thirds of the 3rd bottles, the rulesGraphic2nd place team take home one third of the prize wine adn the team that brought the lowest ranked wine get to take home the extra bottle of their own wine!  If 2 or more teams bring the same wine, rankings can still differ depending upon the temperature of the wine, how long it has been open, etc.

So grab some friends and get your team together and buy your tickets now!  Your $10 advance ticket ($15 at the door)  will benefit the Associate Board of AIDS Resource Center Ohio for this first Grapes of Gratitude event.   Grapes of Gratitude will repeat every other month, and the charity partner will rotate for each tasting.  If you’d like to submit your nonprofit to be a partner for a future tasting event, please send us an email.

Date:  

Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Address: Dayton Grand Hotel 11 S. Ludlow St. Dayton, OH 45402
Parking in the hotel garage is free

If you’d like to attend this event you can purchase tickets online.

 

Filed Under: The Featured Articles, Wine Tagged With: AIDS Resource Center Ohio, Dayton Grand Hotel, Grapes of Gratitude

ANNA KARENINA and HITCHCOCK are Hits At THE NEON!

December 19, 2012 By Jonathan McNeal Leave a Comment

Helen-Mirren-as-Alma-Reville-and-Anthony-Hopkins-as-Alfred-Hitchcock-on-the-set-of-HitchcockHello Everyone,

HITCHCOCK and ANNA KARENINA are performing quite well for us, so we’ll hold both for another week!
I’m happy to announce that along with our upgrade to digital projection, we also installed hearing assisted devices. These headphones are available for check-out when you purchase your tickets, and the devices work for all titles. For select titles, “Audio Description” is available. This is a service for the blind and visually impaired…and HITCHCOCK makes use of this technology. (A person narrates the on-screen action via headphones.) Please let us know if you’d like to try these out…and please help us spread the word to people who might be interested in these services.

Check out this lovely featurette about ANNA KARENINA:

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Check out this fun scene from HITCHCOCK…it’s all about editing and makes me nostalgic for our 35mm projectors (not to mention the way I learned to edit 16mm film at WSU).

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Do you use Facebook? If so, we’ve got a fun contest going on that uses the HITCHCOCK photobooth in our lobby. Check out our Facebook page for details on how you could win a HITCHCOCK prize pack – which includes dvds of PSYCHO and NORTH BY NORTHWEST. Only a handful of people have entered, so your chances are very good! But hurry up – the contest ends on Dec. 23! Here’s our page – www.facebook.com/neonmovies

If you were a fan of the one-night only screening of RIDE THE DIVIDE, mark your calendars now for January 23. We will host a one-night only screening of the new film REVEAL THE PATH. “REVEAL THE PATH is a genre-defying adventure film that contemplates what it means to live an inspired life using the bicycle as a mechanism to explore, dream and discover. Regions explored include Scotland’s lush valleys, Europe’s snow capped mountains, Morocco’s high desert landscapes, Nepal’s rural countryside and Alaska’s rugged coastal beaches…Meet the locals living modest yet seemingly fulfilling lives, leading us to question what it means to live an inspired life – however humble or extravagant. Join in as the creators of RIDE THE DIVIDE take you on an adventure that will leave you with an eager desire to chart your own course to far away lands or simply to discover with eyes wide open what’s right around the bend.” (taken from press notes) Check out the official site to find out more about the film and to purchase advanced tickets. (We will not be selling advanced tickets for this event at our box office…they will only be available on the official site.)

If you are in need of a fun stocking stuffer, we have day planners featuring The Rubi Girls in our lobby for $20 each or 2 for $30. The Rubi Girls are a comedic drag troupe here in Dayton who have now helped to raise over One Million Dollars for HIV Charities in Ohio. 100% of the price of the planner goes back to AIDS Resource Center Ohio. (These planners are intended for mature audiences.)

We just confirmed our line-up for the next few weeks. On December 28, we will open SMASHED for one week – featuring a fantastic performance by Mary Elizabeth Winstead (who was just nominated for an Independent Spirit Award). On January 4 we will open 2 new films – HYDE PARK ON HUDSON (with Bill Murray as FDR) and PROMISED LAND (starring Matt Damon, John Krasinski and Frances McDormand – directed by Gus Van Sant)! I think we’ll start the year off with some enthusiastic audiences.

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Thanks so much for your ongoing support!
Just a reminder – we’re open 365 Days a Year!
We hope to see you soon,
Jonathan

SHOWTIMES for Fri. Dec. 21 – Thur, Dec. 27:

ANNA KARENINA (R) 2 Hr 10 Min
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 1:00, 4:00, 7:10, 9:45
Monday: 2:30, 5:15
Tuesday – Thursday: 2:30, 5:15, 8:00

HITCHCOCK (PG-13) 1 Hr 38 Min
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 12:30, 2:45, 5:00, 7:20, 9:30
Monday: 3:00, 5:30
Tuesday – Thursday: 3:00, 5:30, 7:50

COMING SOON:
As always, all dates are tentative. Many of these dates will change.
In some rare cases, titles may disappear.
Dec. 28 – SMASHED
Jan. 4 – HYDE PARK ON HUDSON
Jan. 4 – PROMISED LAND
Jan. 11 – DIANA VREELAND: THE EYE HAS TO TRAVEL
Jan 25 – RUST AND BONE
Jan. ? – A ROYAL AFFAIR
Feb. 8 – ON THE ROAD
Feb. 15 – AMOUR
Feb ? – WEST OF MEMPHIS

Filed Under: On Screen Dayton Tagged With: a royal affair, AIDS Resource Center Ohio, alfred hitchcock, amour, anna karenina, ARC Ohio, cinema, Dayton Ohio, hitchcock, hyde park on hudson, indie film, movies, On The Road, promised land, reveal the path, rubi girls, rust and bone, smashed, The Neon

Grab Your Mask for Dayton’s Party of Parties “MASQUERAGE”

October 15, 2012 By Lisa Grigsby 11 Comments

As charity fund-raisers go, the AIDS Resource Center Ohio’s Masquerage has earned a reputation as being an over the top, all out bash.  The masked ball was dubbed  Dayton’s Party of Parties by  Ron Rollins of the Dayton Dayton Daily News several years ago and  this themed event has continued to grow.  Started in 2002 by Square One Salon owners Brent Johnson, Doug Henderson and Josh Stucky at Therapy Cafe, the party has grown and moved across town, to such unusual venues like The Merc, The Foundry and it’s latest home- the Roundhouse at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds.

Designer Chris Newman

Hundreds of volunteers will spend the week transforming the two story white barn into a fantasy set, under the direction of designer Chris Newman, owner of Cheeky Monkey, an interior design and faux painting company.  Newman volunteered in 2009 to help with one room at the Circus themed event that year, as then stepped up the next year as the creative visionary behind the Heavenly Pleasures and Sinful Delights 2010 Masquerage.   In 2011 the ARC Ohio party celebrated a Decade of Decadence, bringing back some of  the scenery and entertainment of the past 10 years.

Masquerage 2012…Where Evil Can Be Tempting will pay homage to Vixens and Villains.  This theme was chosen to encompass a wide range of costume possibilities- from Gangsters and Molls of the 2o’s and 30’s, to B Movie Vixens, and without a doubt there will be some Disney villains like Cruella De Vil, Ursulas and  Maleficent.  While costumes aren’t required, over the years more and more of the crowd has gotten into the spirit, and  last year about 70% of the crowd were decked out. But the one thing that is required of all party guests is a mask, and whether you choose an elaborate professionally created head, a mardi gras mask or have one painted on, your options are endless.  Make up Artist Kelly Heuss explains “the painted on masks are the most comfortable, as often the plastic ones get pretty hot and sweaty when you’re dancing the night away. ”  You can make an appointment with Kelly  of www.airodynamic.net to get a mask painted on at Square One Salon, the Beauty Box and Mac cosmetics counters are also offering the service.

Cake Hope & Love’s Red Velvet Cupcakes will help raise $ for Masquerage.

What makes Masquerage more than just a dance party is the entertainment.  Over the years there have been Aerialists dangling from silk ropes, escape artists, contortionists, dance crews, fire dancers, knife throwers, and more. While ARC Ohio won’t reveal the line up for this year, they promise to continue the tradition of sexy, sultry and super eye catching performers.

And what’s a party without great food.  Chef Matt Hayden of Scratch Catering has created amazing munchies over the years and always has something tasty planned.  Cake Hope & Love will be featuring some sweet treats this year and has even gone a step further by offering to donate a a portion of all proceeds from the sale of their red velvet cupcakes from their Beavercreek store to ARC Ohio.

All  guests will be welcomed with a Jaegermesiter cocktail and Yeungling Beers and Buckeye Vodka are the barsponsors this year.  General admission tickets are $50, which is exactly what it costs ARC Ohio to administer one HIV test.  Testing is provided free to anyone who asks, and the test is a swab of the cheek with results in just 20 minutes.

If you prefer to attend Masquerage as a VIP, splurge for the Red Ribbon Lounge tickets, which include valet parking by Lexus of Dayton, face painting, all of your drinks, appetizers, entry into the 2nd floor lounge and the always coveted Swag Bag for $150.   Tickets can be purchased online  or at Square One Salons, Lexus of Dayton or Ghostlight Coffee. Tickets will be available at the event, but will cost $10 more there. The party starts at 8pm and runs til 1am, but the fun won’t end then, the official Masquerage After Party is hosted by MJ’s Cafe at 119 W. Third Street.

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Dayton Most Metro Ticket Contest

Dayton Most Metro is a proud sponsor of Masquerage and we’ve got a ticket hook up for three of our loyal readers!  Just fill out the form below, and then leave a comment telling us that YOU want tickets to go to Masquerage from Dayton Most Metro (and what VILLAIN or VIXEN you might go as)  – we’ll announce winners on Wednesday October 17th after 3pm – GOOD LUCK!

CONTEST CLOSED

Congratulations to our winners:

Carol Narigon

Jamie McQuinn

Annette Looper

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$3 Burger Night

$3 Burger Night

5:00 pm
Bullwinkle's Top Hat Bistro
Libertarian Party Monthly Social

Libertarian Party Monthly Social

6:00 pm
Bennett's Publical
Trivia Night

Trivia Night

6:30 pm
The Pub
Route 66: A Celebration of the Mother Road

Route 66: A Celebration of the Mother Road

7:00 pm
Wright Memorial Public Library
Justin’s Famous LOTD Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament at MVSB

Justin’s Famous LOTD Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament at MVSB

7:30 pm
Miami Valley Sports Bar
Trolley Stop Trivia with Ben Lyons

Trolley Stop Trivia with Ben Lyons

7:30 pm
Trolley Stop
Community Fitness: Trailblazer HITT and Run

Community Fitness: Trailblazer HITT and Run

7:30 pm
RiverScape MetroPark
Sunset Yoga at the  Mound!

Sunset Yoga at the Mound!

7:30 pm
The Mound
Bourbon & Cigar Networking

Bourbon & Cigar Networking

5:00 pm
The Dayton Beer Company
Patio Pounders

Patio Pounders

5:00 pm
Lily's Dayton
Tasty Tuesday Food Truck Rally

Tasty Tuesday Food Truck Rally

5:00 pm
Thomas Cloud Park
Open Mic & Tiki Taco Tuesday

Open Mic & Tiki Taco Tuesday

6:00 pm
Cafe Laatin Arepas
West African Dinner in Yellow Springs

West African Dinner in Yellow Springs

6:30 pm
Mazu
California Wine Dinner

California Wine Dinner

6:30 pm
Carrabba's Italian Grill
FREE Live Music from Kerry Kennard Trio

FREE Live Music from Kerry Kennard Trio

7:00 pm
Whisperz Speakeasy
Asian Cultural Night

Asian Cultural Night

7:00 pm
Art Park Amphitheater
Central Jazz Big Band

Central Jazz Big Band

7:00 pm
Hidden Gem Music Club
Karaoke Night with Zane

Karaoke Night with Zane

8:00 pm
The Yellow Cab

The Blank with Monkey’s Paw and Gordie Howe Hat Trick

12:00 am
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Fairborn Farmers Market

Fairborn Farmers Market

10:00 am
Main Street and Grand Avenue
FREE Yoga | Arcade Arts & Wellness

FREE Yoga | Arcade Arts & Wellness

5:30 pm
Dayton Arcade
Art Escape: East Mets West

Art Escape: East Mets West

5:30 pm
The Oregon District
Sip & Smoke

Sip & Smoke

6:00 pm
Mudlick Tap House
Trivia Night at Alematic

Trivia Night at Alematic

7:00 pm
Alematic Artisan Ales
Name That Tune

Name That Tune

7:00 pm
Heather's Coffee & Cafe
Trivia Night

Trivia Night

7:00 pm
TJ Chumps Huber Hts
FREE Live Music from Classical Guitarist Danny Voris

FREE Live Music from Classical Guitarist Danny Voris

7:00 pm
Whisperz Speakeasy
Community Fitness: Trailblazer HITT and Run

Community Fitness: Trailblazer HITT and Run

7:30 pm
RiverScape MetroPark
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All Day
Miamisburg-wide Community Garage Sale

Miamisburg-wide Community Garage Sale

all over town
Arcade Parents & Pals Yoga with Speakeasy Yoga

Arcade Parents & Pals Yoga with Speakeasy Yoga

9:00 am
Dayton Arcade
Collage Night

Collage Night

5:00 pm
The Contemporary Dayton
First Thursday Street Fair

First Thursday Street Fair

5:00 pm
West Carrollton Parks and Recreation
Farmers Market

Farmers Market

5:00 pm
Rip Rap Roadhouse
Grapes & Grooves on the Patio

Grapes & Grooves on the Patio

6:00 pm
Heather's Coffee & Cafe
Minimalist Yoga

Minimalist Yoga

6:00 pm
Dayton Metro Library - Main
Corn Hole Tournament

Corn Hole Tournament

7:00 pm
Miami Valley Sports Bar
Music Bingo

Music Bingo

7:00 pm
RiverScape MetroPark
FREE Live Music from Lee McKinney Trio

FREE Live Music from Lee McKinney Trio

7:00 pm
Whisperz Speakeasy
Petals & Punchlines

Petals & Punchlines

7:00 pm
Full Circle Brewgarden
Pride Month Celebration w/ Flamy Grant

Pride Month Celebration w/ Flamy Grant

7:00 pm
Levitt Pavilion
The Wedding Singer: The Musical

The Wedding Singer: The Musical

8:00 pm
La Comedia
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All Day
Miamisburg-wide Community Garage Sale

Miamisburg-wide Community Garage Sale

all over town
Ongoing
Dayton Silent Disco – Pride Night

Dayton Silent Disco – Pride Night

8:30 pm
The Brightside Event & Music Venue
Rosewood Community Gallery Cats for All Exhibition

Rosewood Community Gallery Cats for All Exhibition

10:00 am
Rosewood Arts Centre
Have A Gay Day Fundraiser

Have A Gay Day Fundraiser

10:00 am
Panda Express - Washington Township
Downtown Dayton History Walking Tour

Downtown Dayton History Walking Tour

5:30 pm
Dayton Pride 2026

Dayton Pride 2026

6:00 pm
PRIDE
St. Helen Spring Festival

St. Helen Spring Festival

6:30 pm
St. Helen Catholic Church
Jake Speed & The Freddies

Jake Speed & The Freddies

7:00 pm
The Brightside Event & Music Venue
Uptown First Friday:

Uptown First Friday:

7:00 pm
uptown Centerville
Australia’s Magic Hunks

Australia’s Magic Hunks

7:00 pm
Good Time Charlie's
The Beacon

The Beacon

8:00 pm
Dayton Theatre Guild
The Wedding Singer: The Musical

The Wedding Singer: The Musical

8:00 pm
La Comedia
The Fries Band

The Fries Band

9:00 pm
Miami Valley Gaming
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All Day
50th Annual Troy Strawberry Festival

50th Annual Troy Strawberry Festival

Miamisburg-wide Community Garage Sale

Miamisburg-wide Community Garage Sale

all over town
Ongoing
Tropical Fusion Reggae Nights

Tropical Fusion Reggae Nights

8:00 pm
Nanyea Restaurant Coffee house & Bar
Kettering Summer Flea Market

Kettering Summer Flea Market

8:30 am
Kettering Recreation Complex
Downtown Franklin Farmer’s Market

Downtown Franklin Farmer’s Market

8:30 am
downtown Franklin
Oakwood Farmers Market

Oakwood Farmers Market

9:00 am
Oakwood Farmers Market
Greene County Farmers Market of Beavercreek

Greene County Farmers Market of Beavercreek

9:00 am
Greene County Farmers Market
The Grazing Ground Market

The Grazing Ground Market

10:00 am
The Grazing Ground
The Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival

The Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival

10:00 am
Patricia Allyn Park
Rosewood Community Gallery Cats for All Exhibition

Rosewood Community Gallery Cats for All Exhibition

10:00 am
Rosewood Arts Centre
Saturday Art Hops at Art Encounters

Saturday Art Hops at Art Encounters

11:00 am
Community Real Estate Fair

Community Real Estate Fair

11:00 am
Five Rivers Health Center
Community Trunk Sale

Community Trunk Sale

11:00 am
3907 W 3Rd St
Salmon Sandwich Cookout

Salmon Sandwich Cookout

11:00 am
Dorothy Lane Market
Front Street Saturdays

Front Street Saturdays

11:30 am
Front Street Studios
Bulldog Bash

Bulldog Bash

12:00 pm
Mudlick Tap House
Hamilton Pride

Hamilton Pride

12:00 pm
Downtown Hamilton

Troy Theatre Company Open House & Costume Sale

12:00 pm
Troy Civic Theatre
Jungle Jim’s International Craft Beer Festival

Jungle Jim’s International Craft Beer Festival

1:00 pm
Oscar Events Center at Jungle Jim
St. Helen Spring Festival

St. Helen Spring Festival

1:00 pm
St. Helen Catholic Church
Rec Your Hood

Rec Your Hood

1:00 pm
McIntosh Park
Pride on Fifth

Pride on Fifth

1:00 pm
The Oregon District
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All Day
50th Annual Troy Strawberry Festival

50th Annual Troy Strawberry Festival

Paris Flea Market

Paris Flea Market

6:00 am
Dixie Twin Drive-In
The Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival

The Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival

10:00 am
Patricia Allyn Park
Artisans Farmers Market

Artisans Farmers Market

12:00 pm
Artisans at Harrington House
Community Health Fair

Community Health Fair

12:30 pm
Grace United Methodist Church
St. Helen Spring Festival

St. Helen Spring Festival

1:00 pm
St. Helen Catholic Church
Kitten Yoga

Kitten Yoga

2:00 pm
Pet Butler
The Beacon

The Beacon

3:00 pm
Dayton Theatre Guild
Beavercreek Pride

Beavercreek Pride

3:00 pm
Rotary Park
Springboro Wind Symphony

Springboro Wind Symphony

7:00 pm
North Park Amphitheatre
Centerville Summer Concert Series: Hotel California

Centerville Summer Concert Series: Hotel California

7:00 pm
Stubbs Park
Jazz Jam

Jazz Jam

7:00 pm
Wholly Grounds
Becca’s LOTD Dart Tournament every Sunday at MVSB

Becca’s LOTD Dart Tournament every Sunday at MVSB

7:30 pm
Miami Valley Sports Bar
Dayton Poetry Slam

Dayton Poetry Slam

7:30 pm
yellow cab tavern
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June 4

Miamisburg-wide Community Garage Sale

Miamisburg-wide Community Garage Sale

June 4

Miamisburg-wide Community Garage Sale

The Miamisburg-wide Community Garage Sale is back! This year the garage sale dates are June 4th-6th, Thursday-Saturday. Anyone who would...

June 5

Miamisburg-wide Community Garage Sale

Miamisburg-wide Community Garage Sale

June 5

Miamisburg-wide Community Garage Sale

The Miamisburg-wide Community Garage Sale is back! This year the garage sale dates are June 4th-6th, Thursday-Saturday. Anyone who would...

June 6

50th Annual Troy Strawberry Festival

50th Annual Troy Strawberry Festival

June 6

50th Annual Troy Strawberry Festival

The Troy Strawberry Festival, held annually, is a celebration of community, culture, and of course, strawberries! This family-friendly event features...

June 6

Miamisburg-wide Community Garage Sale

Miamisburg-wide Community Garage Sale

June 6

Miamisburg-wide Community Garage Sale

The Miamisburg-wide Community Garage Sale is back! This year the garage sale dates are June 4th-6th, Thursday-Saturday. Anyone who would...

June 7

50th Annual Troy Strawberry Festival

50th Annual Troy Strawberry Festival

June 7

50th Annual Troy Strawberry Festival

The Troy Strawberry Festival, held annually, is a celebration of community, culture, and of course, strawberries! This family-friendly event features...

Monday, June 1, 2026

  • June 1, 2026 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    $3 Burger Night
  • June 1 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    $3 Burger Night

    Come in for our Monday Night special! From 5-10pm you can choose from the following: for $3 - it's a...

    $3
  • June 1, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Libertarian Party Monthly Social
  • June 1 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Libertarian Party Monthly Social

    Join local Libertarians for an evening of casual conversation! A great way to network and get to know people!

  • June 1, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Trivia Night
  • June 1 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Trivia Night

    Got a case of the Mondays?  Come in and enjoy a night of trivia, good food, drinks, and company. Join...

  • June 1, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Route 66: A Celebration of the Mother Road
  • June 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Route 66: A Celebration of the Mother Road

    Wright Library welcomes the Victor Samalot Duo performing “The Mother Road: A Celebration of Route 66” to kick off the...

    Free
  • June 1, 2026 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
    Justin’s Famous LOTD Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament at MVSB
  • June 1 @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm

    Justin’s Famous LOTD Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament at MVSB

    EVERY MONDAY NIGHT at Miami Valley Sports Bar - Justin's Famous Luck of the Draw Scotch Doubles Pool Tournament!!! Each...

    $10
  • June 1, 2026 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
    Trolley Stop Trivia with Ben Lyons
  • June 1 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

    Trolley Stop Trivia with Ben Lyons

    Come out and enjoy some Trivia tonight! Have a few drinks and share some laughs with your host Ben Lyons.

    Free
  • June 1, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Community Fitness: Trailblazer HITT and Run
  • June 1 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Community Fitness: Trailblazer HITT and Run

    Summer activities that make your body happy and healthy. Led by Fire Flame Fitness, this HIIT workout class is for...

  • June 1, 2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
    Sunset Yoga at the Mound!
  • June 1 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Sunset Yoga at the Mound!

    Join us for a peaceful and uplifting Sunset Yoga experience at the Miamisburg Mound! As the sun begins to lower...

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

  • June 2, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Bourbon & Cigar Networking
  • June 2 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Bourbon & Cigar Networking

    Join us for an evening of cigars, drinks, food, and business networking on the rooftop of Dayton Beer Co. in...

    Free
  • June 2, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Patio Pounders
  • June 2 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Patio Pounders

    Enjoy a curated selection of wines that capture the essence of patios in every pour! $19 includes six tastes of...

    $19
  • June 2, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Tasty Tuesday Food Truck Rally
  • June 2 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Tasty Tuesday Food Truck Rally

    Get ready to taco ‘bout a good time! Join us every Tuesday from 5–8 PM at Cloud Park for a...

    Free
  • June 2, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Open Mic & Tiki Taco Tuesday
  • June 2 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Open Mic & Tiki Taco Tuesday

  • June 2, 2026 6:30 pm
    West African Dinner in Yellow Springs
  • June 2 @ 6:30 pm

    West African Dinner in Yellow Springs

    As part of Immigrants Feed America, is bringing a curated plant-forward dining experience celebrating traditional West African cuisine through flavor,...

    $60
  • June 2, 2026 6:30 pm
    California Wine Dinner
  • June 2 @ 6:30 pm

    California Wine Dinner

    Join us for a four-course wine dinner that takes you on a culinary journey through the roling vineyards of California....

    $60
  • June 2, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    FREE Live Music from Kerry Kennard Trio
  • June 2 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    FREE Live Music from Kerry Kennard Trio

    Join us Tuesday night, June 2nd, as we welcome the Kerry Kennard Trio back to the Whisperz Speakeasy stage! Tom...

    Free
  • June 2, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Asian Cultural Night
  • June 2 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Asian Cultural Night

    Join us Tuesday, June 2nd at the Asian Cultural Night in Vandalia for an evening filled with culture, music, food,...

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Wednesday, June 3, 2026

  • June 3, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Fairborn Farmers Market
  • June 3 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Fairborn Farmers Market

    The Fairborn Farmers Market was established with the intent to provide the Fairborn community access to fresh and wholesome products...

    Free
  • June 3, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    FREE Yoga | Arcade Arts & Wellness
  • June 3 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

    FREE Yoga | Arcade Arts & Wellness

    FREE Rotunda yoga classes return to the Arcade in 2026 as part of our ongoing Arcade Arts & Wellness series....

    Free
  • June 3, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Art Escape: East Mets West
  • June 3 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

    Art Escape: East Mets West

    There's one more coming up on June 3, with the theme of East Meets West. Art Escapes are a series...

    $50
  • June 3, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Sip & Smoke
  • June 3 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Sip & Smoke

    Join us on the patio for our Sip & Smoke Series featuring Micallef Cigars and a guided tequila tasting. On...

    $32
  • June 3, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Trivia Night at Alematic
  • June 3 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Trivia Night at Alematic

    Grab some friends and join us every Wednesday night at the brewery for a pint of your favorite ALEMATIC brew...

  • June 3, 2026 7:00 pm
    Name That Tune
  • June 3 @ 7:00 pm

    Name That Tune

     The most competitive night of the week is back…Name That Tune — Every Wednesday at 7pm  Free to play Prizes every...

    Free
  • June 3, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Trivia Night
  • June 3 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    Trivia Night

    Join us for Live Trivia in Huber Heights every Wednesday 7pm to 10pm at TJ Chumps! Located right off of I-70, TJ...

  • June 3, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    FREE Live Music from Classical Guitarist Danny Voris
  • June 3 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    FREE Live Music from Classical Guitarist Danny Voris

    Classical guitarist Danny Voris joins us on Wednesday, June 3rd, from 7-10 pm. Danny is a local musician, performer, and...

    Free
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Thursday, June 4, 2026

  • June 4, 2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am
    Arcade Parents & Pals Yoga with Speakeasy Yoga
  • June 4 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

    Arcade Parents & Pals Yoga with Speakeasy Yoga

    Join Speakeasy Yoga at the Dayton Arcade for a special summer Parents & Pals Yoga series designed to help families move together and connect....

    Free
  • June 4, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Collage Night
  • June 4 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Collage Night

    Come get creative in a relaxed, welcome space–no experience necessary! We’ll provide materials, or feel free to bring your own....

    Free
  • June 4, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    First Thursday Street Fair
  • June 4 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    First Thursday Street Fair

    Each event offers a fun evening in the heart of the community with something for all ages to enjoy. Browse...

  • June 4, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Farmers Market
  • June 4 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Farmers Market

  • June 4, 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Grapes & Grooves on the Patio
  • June 4 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Grapes & Grooves on the Patio

    Thursdays = Grapes & Grooves on the PATIO “What exactly is that?” …oh just the best decision you’ll make all week An...

  • June 4, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    Minimalist Yoga
  • June 4 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

    Minimalist Yoga

    Minimalist Yoga is a gentle, slow-paced practice that uses fewer poses, longer holds, and intentional pauses to support relaxation, nervous...

    Free
  • June 4, 2026 7:00 pm
    Corn Hole Tournament
  • June 4 @ 7:00 pm

    Corn Hole Tournament

    We are very excited to announce CORN HOLE is coming BACK! Starting May 7th every single Thursday night we will...

  • June 4, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Music Bingo
  • June 4 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Music Bingo

    Turn up the fun and test your knowledge at Music Bingo, where your favorite songs replace the numbers and every...

    Free
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Friday, June 5, 2026

  • June 5, 2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Rosewood Community Gallery Cats for All Exhibition
  • June 5 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Rosewood Community Gallery Cats for All Exhibition

    Rosewood Arts Center announces a call for entries for “Cats for All”, a Rosewood Community Gallery exhibition! Rosewood students, faculty,...

    Free
  • June 5, 2026 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Have A Gay Day Fundraiser
  • June 5 @ 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

    Have A Gay Day Fundraiser

    June 5th is our next National Panda Express Fundraiser! Almost all locations in the USA take part in this. 28...

  • June 5, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
    Downtown Dayton History Walking Tour
  • June 5 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

    Downtown Dayton History Walking Tour

    Many of the places that helped make Dayton a center of innovation were lost to history, while others survived and...

    $10
  • June 5, 2026 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Dayton Pride 2026
  • June 5 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    Dayton Pride 2026

    Save the dates! Dayton Pride 2026 will be Friday, June 5 and Saturday, June 6, 2026.

  • June 5, 2026 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
    St. Helen Spring Festival
  • June 5 @ 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm

    St. Helen Spring Festival

    16 bands on 2 stages – non-stop music all weekend long !! Midway Rides 1 Ticket - $2.00.  20 Tickets...

  • June 5, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Jake Speed & The Freddies
  • June 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Jake Speed & The Freddies

    We are thrilled to welcome Jake Speed & The Freddies to The Brightside on Friday, June 5th in our SideDoor...

    $10.00
  • June 5, 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Uptown First Friday:
  • June 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Uptown First Friday:

    Uptown First Fridays presented by Bethany Lutheran Village, will have its second installment of the year on June 5th. This...

    Free
  • June 5, 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Australia’s Magic Hunks
  • June 5 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

    Australia’s Magic Hunks

    ATTENTION LADIES!! All the way from Australia, The Magic Hunks will be here for for ONE night, the premier ladies...

    $17.95 – $49.95
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Saturday, June 6, 2026

  • June 6, 2026 8:30 am - 11:30 am
    Kettering Summer Flea Market
  • June 6 @ 8:30 am - 11:30 am

    Kettering Summer Flea Market

    The parking lots around the Lathrem Senior Center and Adventure Reef Waterpark will be transformed into a lively outdoor market...

    FREE
  • June 6, 2026 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
    Downtown Franklin Farmer’s Market
  • June 6 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Downtown Franklin Farmer’s Market

    Join us every Saturday through Sept 12, 8.30 a.m. - 12 p.m. for local products including fresh produce, honey/jams, and bread An...

  • June 6, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Oakwood Farmers Market
  • June 6 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Oakwood Farmers Market

    Shop local every Saturday at the Oakwood Farmers Market! Running May 2 through October 10 from 9:00 am–12:00 pm, the...

  • June 6, 2026 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Greene County Farmers Market of Beavercreek
  • June 6 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Greene County Farmers Market of Beavercreek

    The outdoor Farmers Market on Indian Ripple Rd. in Beavercreek runs Saturdays, 9-1 even during the winter months. Check out...

  • June 6, 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
    The Grazing Ground Market
  • June 6 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

    The Grazing Ground Market

    Welcome to The Grazing Ground Market ~ your neighborhood spot for garden goodies, goat energy, and homemade treats that are anything but...

  • June 6, 2026 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    The Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival
  • June 6 @ 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

    The Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival

    Join us for a weekend of world class award winning music featuring the Native American flute. This year's performers include...

    Free
  • June 6, 2026 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Rosewood Community Gallery Cats for All Exhibition
  • June 6 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Rosewood Community Gallery Cats for All Exhibition

    Rosewood Arts Center announces a call for entries for “Cats for All”, a Rosewood Community Gallery exhibition! Rosewood students, faculty,...

    Free
  • June 6, 2026 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Saturday Art Hops at Art Encounters
  • June 6 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Saturday Art Hops at Art Encounters

    Art Encounters is open every Saturday from 11AM to 4PM and its a perfect way to bring more creativity into...

    Free
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Sunday, June 7, 2026

  • June 7, 2026 6:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Paris Flea Market
  • June 7 @ 6:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Paris Flea Market

    Buy, Sell and Trade new, used, and vintage merchandise Located on the grounds of the Dixie Twin Drive-In Theater, The...

    $2
  • June 7, 2026 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
    The Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival
  • June 7 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

    The Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival

    Join us for a weekend of world class award winning music featuring the Native American flute. This year's performers include...

    Free
  • June 7, 2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Artisans Farmers Market
  • June 7 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Artisans Farmers Market

    Join us the 1st Sunday of each month June through October for our Farmers Market. We will bring you a...

    Free
  • June 7, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
    Community Health Fair
  • June 7 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

    Community Health Fair

    This event is open and free to the public. Blood pressure and diabetes screenings, physical therapy demos, line dancing classes,...

    Free
  • June 7, 2026 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    St. Helen Spring Festival
  • June 7 @ 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    St. Helen Spring Festival

    16 bands on 2 stages – non-stop music all weekend long !! Midway Rides 1 Ticket - $2.00.  20 Tickets...

  • June 7, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Kitten Yoga
  • June 7 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    Kitten Yoga

    Join us for some ADORABLE kitten yoga! Beginner-friendly yoga for all ages, surrounded by kittens.....what could be better!? Tickets are...

    $20
  • June 7, 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    The Beacon
  • June 7 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

    The Beacon

    Beiv, a renowned artist, has left her suburban Dublin home for a secluded cottage on a rugged island off the...

    $19 – $26
  • June 7, 2026 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Beavercreek Pride
  • June 7 @ 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Beavercreek Pride

    Come out and celebrate pride with us!We are a family friendly event with crafts, live music, food & wares vendors,...

    Free
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