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C. Wright's Parlour Tricks

C. Wright’s Parlour Tricks, The June Jazz featured on Sound Check Chat podcast

June 16, 2014 By Dayton Most Metro Leave a Comment

 

(C) 2010 Christopher L Corn

(C) 2010 Christopher L Corn

The Sound Check Chat podcasts with Andrew Low of The Jazz June and Christopher Wright of C. Wright’s Parlour Tricks went live on Friday, June 13 via iTunes and Stitcher.  

While magazines and blog interviews often provide a peek behind the curtain and into the minds of music’s best musicians, every interviewer knows that there are nuances of humor, sarcasm, honesty, and even sadness that are left on the tape. Even the best journalist, one who gets close to translating the experience of hearing someone’s thoughts and words in their own voice, could never quite share 100 percent of that experience.

Appreciating this phenomenon, Dayton-based music journalist Tim Anderl (of YouIndie.com, Ghettoblaster Magazine, New Noise Magazine, etc.) teamed with Frank Steele, a professional media and video producer (Frame Jump Music Videos), to create the Sound Check Chat podcast.  The podcast shares the experience of dialing up a musician or talking to them one-on-one, face to face.  The podcast will typically drop on the first and 15th of every month.

On March 15, 2014, the podcast launched via iTunes, as well as at the Sound Check Chat website.  Previous podcasts included interviews with one-half of Insane Clown Posse, Violent J, JT of Hawthorne Heights, Grieves, Drew of Circle Takes The Square, Joe and Justin of The 1984 Draft, and Andy of Buffalo Killers.

Download the podcast at iTunes here: http://goo.gl/cIF7G0 or 
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-check-chat-music-lovers/id841331756

In addition to the podcast, Sound Check Chat provides a show notes page providing background behind the podcast and artists covered, as well as links to topics discussed on the show.

Additional details about future podcasts, including those already in progress with Those Mockingbirds, Beebs and Her Moneymakers, Tiger Flowers, and more are forthcoming.  The podcasts are sponsored by Topshelf Records.

Filed Under: Dayton Music Tagged With: C. Wright's Parlour Tricks, Dayton Music, podcasts

Fair Shakes and Parlour Tricks Afoot at South Park Tavern

June 16, 2011 By Juliet Fromholt Leave a Comment

The Fair Shakes

Saturday night South Park Tavern will be rocking with two great local bands, each with a stellar lineup.  The Fair Shakes are fronted by Nick Kizirnis and features John Dubuc, Deni Wilson and Jim Macpherson.  Their sound channels the fun, classic garage rock sounds of bands like The Replacements and the Ramones.  Get a taste of what you’ll see on Saturday night from the band’s YouTube offerings.

If the Fair Shakes don’t get you on your feet, C. Wright’s Parlour Tricks will.  The band features Marc Betts, Brian Hoeflich, Tim Flanagan, and occasionally Josh Gonazalez,  Steve ‘Henhouse’ Hensley, Joe Prescott.  Their guitar-driven instrumentals combine good old fashioned rock and roll with a bit of boogie and lots of showmanship that will make you want to move.

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Saturday’s show begins around 9pm and costs $5.  Like most every show at South Park Tavern, it’s all ages.

Filed Under: Dayton Music Tagged With: C. Wright's Parlour Tricks, Dayton Music, south park tavern, The Fair Shakes, Things to Do

Maybe You Understand Me Now

May 9, 2011 By J.T. Ryder 4 Comments

The Philosophy Behind The Dirty Little Secrets Show

May 11, 2011 Show Poster

While, at first glance, this may seem like a very self serving article, insofar as I am the creator of the variety show Dirty Little Secrets and should not write about things I have a vested interest in. I am not, however, using this as a platform to promote the next show (which is on May 11th!) because that would not only be in bad taste and self aggrandizing , but might also be viewed as potentially unethical (…at 8:00pm!). No… instead, this is an article about the impetus for creating the show, the  philosophy behind the show and the hopes of what the show will one day become.

The way in which the idea of the show was formed was of the same fashion in which I do everything: haphazardly. It came to me slowly and was just a jumbled collection of thoughts, most of which was borne out of boredom and irritation. I was getting bored with the desperate attempts that performers and venues alike were going to entertain the masses. It probably hit critical mass when I went to see Trans Siberian Orchestra and, along with 4,263 guitarists and more lasers than the Rebel Alliance, they made it snow inside the arena. While novel in many respects, it was not nearly as useful or needed as it would be, say, in July. The irony was not lost on me as I walked back to my car in the snow, wondering why they didn’t just open up a skylight or something and allow the real snow in for free…and reduce the cost of the tickets. I also was getting bored with the whole “scene” scene.

I was never one for going to a crowded club and having beer spilled on my boots as I witnessed a “Triple Bill Extravaganza Of Epic Proportions” which turned out to be three musical groups from the same genre belting out seemingly the same melodies at a tooth shattering decibel level. The comedy scene consisted of emcee, middle act, headliner and “don’t forget to tip the wait staff!” before being unceremoniously directed to the door. Then there was the entertainment world of the theatres and pavilions and centers, which, to be honest, I would never be able to afford. Even for how high profile their acts are, there is a stringently preformatted, preprocessed feel to them, taking away any sense of danger or wonderment from the event. Straying off topic for the moment…can we please have a moratorium on the obligatory encore? This whole standing up and sitting down thing is too reminiscent of Mass and is also very disingenuous. Like there would be anyone at a Lynyrd Skynyrd concert saying to themselves, “My God! I can’t believe they are going to leave without playing Freebird! Stand up! Stand up and applaud people! They may have forgotten it was on their set list!”

I began to look back in fondness at the entertainment of my youth as, growing up, I watched Shock Theater, The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and community theater where there was always a real danger in someone forgetting their lines or the stage possibly collapsing (it happened in Hagerstown, Indiana during The Fiddler On The Roof when I was about eight). There are so many things that I like, that you would never be able to find them all in one place. Where could I find good music, comedy, unusual acts, dancing and other more theatrical arts? Nowhere.

At this point, I started using the Wiley’s Comedy Niteclub Facebook page as a litmus test, posting up videos of various things, gauging people’s reactions by comments and views. I would post up random stuff from the Carol Burnett Show, Carson, the Dean Martin Show, older Catskills comedians and various vaudevillian movie clips. The reaction from the subscribers dwarfed the reactions to more modern fare. Maybe there were others that were bored or didn’t like all the frenzied build up and hype that seems to go into modern entertainment. That is when I started talking to others about the idea that was forming…

Lisa Bunny Foo-Foo and Todd The Fox

This is not to make it seem like I discovered something new, like plutonium or the law of gravity or that pair of Oakley sunglasses that I set down three months ago, which were never to be seen again. The idea that I had was simply to bring all the elements that I find entertaining into one big variety show. To be totally honest, I actually spoke to people that I had hoped would take it upon themselves to bring the show to fruition. I mean, the whole purpose of this was to entertain me, which would be pretty hard to do if I actually had to work at it! Sadly, there were no takers and it came down to a put up or shut up proposition and so I took the plunge.

The date of the first show was set for February 16th and now all I had to do was find some performers and the rest was gravy. I made a few calls and booked a few acts and thought to myself, “Is that all there is to it?” Well, my subconscious, who has had some sort of vendetta out on me for years, remained silent, allowing me to blissfully walk into the nonstop whirlwind of promotions, preparations, press releases and scheduling that comes with each show. Had I known what was to go into each show…well, read on…

Our Beautiful Waitresses: Kira, Sarah and Kristina

I had booked a phenomenal jazz singer, Patricia Berg, Geborah, a modern jazz and hip-hop dancer, Henrique Couto, a…um…he’s…well, he has a mustache. He is kind of hard to describe. He’s like what would happen if the spirits of Tiny Tim and Sam Kinison  possessed the body of Weird Al Yankovic and then coerced him to have sex with Judy Tenuta…Henrique would be the spawn of such a union. I also had a comedy troupe from Cincinnati that was supposed to be there, but they bailed at the last minute. I called Jay Madewell, who is a local musician and who was also playing drums that night for Henrique. Madewell suggested that I call Todd the Fox, who, as luck would have it, was available that evening. One of the other essential facets of the show was the selection of the waitresses. I knew I wanted unique, friendly waitresses and I thought it would be neat for them to be able to dress in retro or pin-up clothing. I wanted the waitresses to be the very beautiful face of the show, and model Sarah Walls, dance instructor Kira LaFave and the very versatile Kristina Savage have gone way beyond my expectations. If anything, they are not only the face of the show; they are the heart of the show.

Our Beautiful Waitresses: Lily, Sarah, Kira and Kristina.

Aside from a few technical glitches (don’t trust me around a CD player) the evening went beautifully…and this is where all of the time I had invested in running around, making phone calls and the ensuing chaos was made worthwhile. When the emcee, Vincent Holiday, said, “Goodnight!” and the lights came up…no one left. No one left and there was this energy…people were excited. The performers wanted to talk to the audience and the audience wanted to talk to the artists and to each other. Some of the musicians were taken aback because they were not used to performing in front of a “listening” audience and they had to scale back the act that they were used to performing in front of a rowdy bar crowd. The audience was exposed to forms of music and dance and comedy that they may never would have experienced before because they were usually performed at venues that they may not frequent. The performers were influenced by other performers that they, in turn, may never have shared a stage with. That is when I knew that this was right.

Over the course of several shows, we have had fantastic rock, ballad, R&B, soul and jazz singers, accomplished guitarists, drummers, saxophonists and other sundry musicians. We have had belly dancing, shadowbox dancing and other various forms of dance as well as sideshow performers, comedians and poets. Each show has unintentionally taken on it’s own hue and flavor, dictating for itself what the other acts should be, how it should be promoted and any other special features. For instance, the last show featured shadow dancers, a spoken word artist, a belly dancer, an R&B singer, an improv comedy troupe and Al Holbrook, who is a phenomenal soul/R&B singer and keyboardist. In contrast, the upcoming show will have legendary musician/comedian Dow Thomas, Kaleb Kane and Reverend Tommy Gunn from Hollywood’s FreakShow Deluxe, the lucha surf band Team Void and, rounding out the weirdness, hosts and emcees, A. Ghastlee Ghoul and Baron Von Porkchop, whose Tales of the Macabre television show has marched on in the footsteps of Dr. Creep. The next show will have…hell, I have no clue what the next show will have. It could have zydeco musicians paired up with juggling baboons for all I know…and that’s really the point.

Shadowbox Dancer and Al Holbrook

In an age of homogenized, prepackaged consumables (entertainment included) I think there should still be a danger there. I think that the audience should be should be able to come in to a theatrical setting and be surprised instead of entering with a head full of preconceived notions. I think that everyone who witnesses one of these shows should have a niggling feeling at the base of their skull telling them that, at any moment, all of this could go horribly wrong as it is all done without a net. I think that, when the show is over, the audience and the artists should be able to walk away with swirling images of the moments of unexpected brilliance that that they had witnessed, like when Todd The Fox and Lisa Bunny Foo-Foo took to the stage with a guitar, a suitcase and a washboard and tore the house down. This is all just proving that there is more out there on the desperate horizons of our everyday life that can still not only entertain and audience, but can make that audience feel as if they are part of the show as well, taking them out of the role of voyeur and allowing them to see through that fourth wall, sharing the symbiotic energy with the artists.

In essence, the overall philosophy of the show is this: to create a community. A community between the artists that grace the stage. A community of audience members that find kindred souls with similar interests and, most of all an all encompassing community of everyone involved. Of course, I would like to have a larger audience (which is slightly difficult since the shows are held on Wednesdays) and this is not so I can line my own pockets with more money. I want to be able to pay the performers what they are more than worth. I’d like to give bonuses to the waitresses and be able to create props and such for the show itself, to make it better for the audience. I would also like a larger audience because I feel that the performers I have had deserve a larger audience, and one that is there to take in the experience, not to pound back brew with background music. Maybe I’m just too naively idealistic, but all of this has opened my eyes to the creativity that exists in Dayton and I would love to draw all that creative energy into one place… then it will be a Dirty Little Secret no more…

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Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Al Holbrook, Angry Bacon, brave nate, C. Wright's Parlour Tricks, Dirty Little Secret, Dow Thomas, Emily Strope, Geborah, Kaleb Kane, Kira LeFave, Kristina Savage, lisa bunny foo foo, Matthew David Stanley, paige beller, Patricia Berg, Reverend Tommy Gunn, Sarah Walls, Team Void, todd the fox, Vincent Holiday, Wiley's Comedy Niteclub

Dale Walton’s Rock N’ Roll Circus at Gilly’s [PHOTOS]

March 20, 2011 By Dayton Most Metro 2 Comments

Dale Walton hosted and performed at his inaugural Rock N Roll Circus held at Gilly's jazz club on Saturday, March 20. Photo @ 2011 Frank H. Coleman Jr./DaytonMostMetro.com.

Dale Walton recruited a rock-solid lineup of performers and artists for the first (but hopefully not the last) mind-blowing Dale Walton’s Rock N’ Roll Circus. Held at Gilly’s night club in downtown Dayton, this experience had to be seen to believed, as it was a multi-sensory experience enjoyed by all ages.

While musical acts The Rubbles, Team Void and c. wright’s Parlour Tricks aurally assaulted the audience with blistering sets, artist Mike Elsass lent his brushes, paint and canvas to any willing patrons, creating pieces of “community art” that visually interpreted the night’s festive atmosphere.

Add to that a gang of two-steppin’ clowns, an impromptu sword swallowing spectacle, and the pyro-acrobatics of Soul Fire Tribe, and we had the makings of something special.

I’m not sure what to call Dale Walton’s manic vision.

Call it magical.

Call it a “jam”boree.

Call it an experiment.

Just call me when the next one comes ’round.

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Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Dayton Music Tagged With: c. wright, C. Wright's Parlour Tricks, dale walton, gilly's night club, gladgirl hulce, rock n roll circus, Soul Fire Tribe, Team Void, the rubbles

Music Video Monday: March 14, 2011

March 14, 2011 By Juliet Fromholt 1 Comment

This week brings us two videos from C. Wright’s Parlour Tricks since you’ll have two chances to see them live this week.  You can catch them at Wiley’s Comedy Club on Wednesday for the latest Dirty Little Secret.  The show features music, dance, magic and comedy all on one stage.

You can also see Parlour Tricks on Saturday night at Gilly’s as part of Dale Walton’s Rock and Roll Circus.

This week’s videos are from C. Wright’s Parlour Tricks’ performance at January’s Dayton Does Dayton show at Canal  Street Tavern.

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Filed Under: Dayton Music Tagged With: C. Wright's Parlour Tricks, Dayton Music, Gilly's, Music video monday, Wiley's Comedy Niteclub

Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving: 3 Great Shows for Wednesday Night

November 23, 2010 By Juliet Fromholt Leave a Comment

Whether you’ve just gotten back into town and are ready to kick start a weekend of old friends, family and food with some music or you just need some good old fashioned rock and roll to prepare for Thursday’s feast, there are quite a few great local shows this Wednesday night.  You can check out a full list of Wednesday night happenings on DaytonMostMetro’s Events Calendar, but here are 3 of my best bets for Thanksgiving eve:

  • C. Wright’s Parlour Tricks will be bringing their instrumental guitar-driven boogie to the Tumbleweed Connection in the Oregon District.  They’ll play 3 full sets for only $5 giving you plenty of time to preemptively dance off that turkey and gravy.  Here’s a live track from the band to put you in the mood:

  • Gem City Tattoo Club recently opened on East Third Street, and several local bands will be celebrating by playing a launch party for the new business at South Park Tavern.  The bill includes Me & Mountains, a new collaboration between Kris N and Joe Anderl called Fathers Day and Amusiac.  This show, like all others at South Park Tavern is all-ages.  Here’s a track from Me & Mountains’ debut album for your sampling pleasure:

  • The Psychodots will perform their annual Thanksgiving Eve Concert at Canal Street Tavern beginning at 9pm.  This Cincinnati trio enjoys a healthy fan base here in Dayton, and the Thanksgiving Eve show has become an area tradition.  Here’s a video of one of the band’s earlier performances at Canal Street Tavern:
  • Will you be going out to hear some live music on Wednesday night or staying home to stuff the turkey?  Let us know your plans in the comments!

Filed Under: Dayton Music Tagged With: C. Wright's Parlour Tricks, Canal Street Tavern, Dayton Music, Fathers Day, Me & Mountains, south park tavern, Things to Do, Tumbleweed Connection

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Hops & Hymns!

June 2 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Hops & Hymns!

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Bellbrook Brewing Company for Hops & Hymns! Experience the uplifting sounds of...

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Monday Trivia Night

June 2 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Monday Trivia Night

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

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Chess Club!

June 2 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Chess Club!

The club is open to players of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced players.

Free
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Q+ Card Supports Area LGBTQ+ Youth Center

June 3 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Q+ Card Supports Area LGBTQ+ Youth Center

Q+ Youth Center in Dayton is run by a group of volunteers dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive space...

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Schmidt’s Sausage Truck

June 3 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Schmidt’s Sausage Truck

2:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Bargain Tuesday: $6.50 Movie Day

June 3 @ 2:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Bargain Tuesday: $6.50 Movie Day

Tuesday at the Neon in Downtown Dayton movies are just $6.50

$6.50
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Cloud Park Food Truck Rally

June 3 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Cloud Park Food Truck Rally

Get ready for a delicious summer in Huber Heights! Join us every other Tuesday starting May 6th through September 9th...

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Little Exchange Summer Kickoff Party!

June 3 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

The Little Exchange Summer Kickoff Party!

Join us for an evening of summer fun, food, and shopping on Park Avenue at The Little Exchange Summer Kickoff...

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Yoga for You with YaYa Yoga

June 3 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Yoga for You with YaYa Yoga

Basic Yoga Class-Yaya Yoga is a space where community, self-care, and personal growth come together through the practice and principles...

6:30 pm

Summer In The Valley Wine Dinner

June 3 @ 6:30 pm

Summer In The Valley Wine Dinner

There’s nothing quite like the magic of a summer evening in Napa or Sonoma Valley the golden light, rolling vineyards,...

$60
7:00 pm

Music Bingo

June 3 @ 7:00 pm

Music Bingo

Come out for a great night of Music Trivia with Dayton Pub Fun every Tuesday at Wing's Beavercreek!

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5:00 am - 9:00 pm

Free Wednesdays in June at the YMCA!

June 4 @ 5:00 am - 9:00 pm

Free Wednesdays in June at the YMCA!

🎉 Free Wednesdays in June at the YMCA! 🎉 No membership? No problem! Every Wednesday in June, you're invited to...

Free
9:00 am - 11:00 am

New Sheetz Grand Opening

June 4 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

New Sheetz Grand Opening

Join us Wednesday, June 4th for the grand opening celebration of Store #888! We will cut the ribbon for our...

9:45 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

ILLYS Fire Pizza

June 4 @ 9:45 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

ILLYS Fire Pizza

We are a mobile wood fired pizza company that specialize in turkey products such as Turkey pepperoni, Italian Turkey sausage,...

10:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Fairborn Farmers Market

June 4 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Fairborn Farmers Market

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

Free
11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Freakin Ricans Food Truck

June 4 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Freakin Ricans Food Truck

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Dementia Support with Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County

June 4 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Dementia Support with Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County

Dayton Metro Library is proud to host Public Health- Dayton & Montgomery County. Dementia Support is a specialized class designed...

5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

What the Taco?!

June 4 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

What the Taco?!

Chipotle Chicken Taco GRILLED CHICKEN, SHREDDED LETTUCE, PICO DE GALLO, CILANTRO SOUR CREAM & MONTEREY JACK $10.00 Ground Beef Taco...

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

The Lumpia Queen

June 4 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

The Lumpia Queen

1 Lumpia Crispy Filipino Spring Rolls Perfectly hand rolled and served with Sweet Chili Sauce. Choice of ... $2.50 3...

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4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Lebanon Farmers Market

June 5 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Lebanon Farmers Market

The Lebanon Farmers Market is open 4 pm to 7 pm every Thursday mid-May through mid-October.  We are located in...

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Thursday Night Wine Tastings at Meridien

June 5 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Thursday Night Wine Tastings at Meridien

Our reps choose a handful of great wines every week for tasting.  Purchase individual tastes or a flight.  If you...

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Grapes & Groves

June 5 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Grapes & Groves

Join us every Thursday to Taste Wine at your own pace. Each Thursday we will have one of our highly...

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

RIP RAP FARMERS MARKET

June 5 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

RIP RAP FARMERS MARKET

We already have quite a few vendors who have said they will be there (keep reading to see some of...

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Rolling Easy

June 5 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Rolling Easy

Mobile food trailer w/ freshly made street food: crispy wonton rolls filled with fresh ingredients, prime rib sliders, grilled cheese...

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

What The Taco?!

June 5 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

What The Taco?!

Chipotle Chicken Taco GRILLED CHICKEN, SHREDDED LETTUCE, PICO DE GALLO, CILANTRO SOUR CREAM & MONTEREY JACK $10.00 Ground Beef Taco...

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

First Thursdays Street Fair

June 5 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

First Thursdays Street Fair

We’re kicking off our summer events this Thursday, June 5, with the First Thursdays Street Fair—a great way to start...

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Sand Art Air Plant Terrarium Workshop

June 5 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Sand Art Air Plant Terrarium Workshop

Get creative and bring nature into your space with our Sand Art Air Plant Terrarium workshop! In this hands-on session,...

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10:30 am - 1:30 pm

ShowDogs HotDogs

June 6 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm

ShowDogs HotDogs

American Choice of Relish, Onion, Mustard and Ketchup $4.00 The German Kraut, Onions, Mustard $5.00 Memphis Bacon, BBQ Sauce, Cheese,...

11:30 am - 5:00 pm

Generation Dayton Day 2025

June 6 @ 11:30 am - 5:00 pm

Generation Dayton Day 2025

Join the Dayton region's largest service outing for early career professionals to "Get Out & Give Back." Each year, Generation...

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Sisters: A Cyanotype Series by Suzi Hyden

June 6 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Sisters: A Cyanotype Series by Suzi Hyden

The Dayton Society of Artists is pleased to present Sisters, a cyanotype series by our member Suzi Hyden. This show...

Free
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

PEACE TALKS: DSA’s Spring Juried Exhibition

June 6 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

PEACE TALKS: DSA’s Spring Juried Exhibition

The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) proudly presents PEACE TALKS, our annual spring juried exhibition. This timely exhibition reflects on Dayton’s...

Free
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Xenia Food Truck Rally

June 6 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Xenia Food Truck Rally

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

Cruise In at the Roadhouse

June 6 @ 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

Cruise In at the Roadhouse

Cruise In at the Roadhouse is taking place at Rip Rap Roadhouse, which is located at 6024 Rip Rap Rd. in Huber Heights....

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

First Friday at the Dayton Arcade

June 6 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

First Friday at the Dayton Arcade

Join us this First Friday at the Dayton Arcade for an evening of local art, music, and community vibes! The...

5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

First Friday Art Hop at Art Encounters

June 6 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

First Friday Art Hop at Art Encounters

Looking for something fun and inspiring to do in the city?Have an empty wall that could use a little art...

Free
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8:00 am - 11:00 am

Dayton Cars and Coffee

June 7 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Dayton Cars and Coffee

A community of car enthusiasts and gearheads across the midwest that love to make real connections over a good cup...

Free
8:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Yellow Springs Farmers Market

June 7 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Yellow Springs Farmers Market

For over 20 years this market has been made up of a hardworking group of men, women and children, dedicated...

8:30 am - 11:30 am

Kettering Summer Flea Market

June 7 @ 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
8:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Franklin Farmers Market

June 7 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Franklin Farmers Market

Join us every Saturday through Sept 13, 8.30 a.m. - 12 p.m. for local products including fresh produce, honey/jams, and...

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Oakwood Farmers Market

June 7 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Oakwood Farmers Market

The 2025 Oakwood Farmers’ Market will be held Saturdays, June 7th thru October 11th, from 9 am until 12pm. The...

9:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Greene County Farmers Market

June 7 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Recurring

Greene County Farmers Market

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

9:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Ralph’s Mystery Food Truck

June 7 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

Ralph’s Mystery Food Truck

Ralph’s Corn Dog A traditional corn dog but with Ralph’s from scratch batter recipe. Available gluten free upon re... $6.00...

10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

Sculpt with Speakeasy

June 7 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

Sculpt with Speakeasy

Sculpt is a low-impact, high-intensity full body workout that combines elements of barre, pilates, and various body weight exercises. Each...

+ 23 More
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Jewish Cultural Festival

June 8 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Jewish Cultural Festival

Temple Israel’s Jewish Cultural Festival, set for Sunday, June 8, 2025 from 11:00AM – 6:00PM opens the door to Judaism...

Free
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Running with Pride

June 8 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Running with Pride

We’re celebrating 10 Years of Running with Pride! We are incredibly thankful for our wonderful sponsors! This milestone reflects the...

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Make A Stained Glass Garden Stake

June 8 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Make A Stained Glass Garden Stake

Pick Your Project: Bunny, Cross, or Succulent Sunday, June 8, 10:00-1:00 OR 2:00-5:00 Yellow Cab Tavern: 700 East 4th Street,...

$75
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

The Grazing Ground Market

June 8 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

The Grazing Ground Market

Welcome to The Grazing Ground Market, your local destination for farm-fresh eggs, seasonal produce, and handcrafted items. We take pride...

10:00 am - 6:00 pm Recurring

Ohio Valley Indigenous Music Festival

June 8 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Recurring

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
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Rally for Relief – a PTSD Awareness Food Truck Rally & Fundraiser

June 8 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Rally for Relief – a PTSD Awareness Food Truck Rally & Fundraiser

Come to the VFW Post Sunday, June 8th from 1 to 4 pm for our Rally for Relief - a...

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Bourbon on the Street

June 8 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Bourbon on the Street

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Mozzarella & Mimosas

June 8 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Mozzarella & Mimosas

$30
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