Join us on May 6th for our First Friday Art Hop at Front Street! Mother’s day is this weekend and our artists and artisans have a variety of handcrafted and original gifts mom is sure to treasure! Explore the artwork of more than 200 artists when you tour nearly fifty art studios and workshops and almost twenty art galleries. Bring mom out for an early celebration and enjoy live music in the courtyard from our friends, Flashback Band. They have a stellar lineup of your favorite 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s covers. Come hungry and grab a hot dinner from The Rolling Oasis! Art Hops are always free to attend. Our complex is family and pet friendly. We offer free onsite and street parking.
Downtown Dayton
Adult Beginner Dance Classes Offered Downtown
Looking for an adult dance class that is truly for beginners? Well, look no further! Brittany Butler, a former professional ballerina with the Dayton Ballet, is offering a 6-week adult dance class for all ages and levels of dance with her business “Brittany Moves.” If you’ve wanted to dip your toe into dance – for the first time or as a refresher, this is your class.
This series will take place at The Brightside (905 E 3rd St) in the beautiful Upside Loft (upstairs). This series starts on Monday, April 18th, and runs each Monday through May 23rd, from 5:30-7pm. You can join at any time along the way!
“We will begin with stretching to allow the kinks to loosen up and work themselves out. This 15-minute period will also work as a grace period for those who may need a few minutes after work, to get parked, changed, etc. Then we will focus on warming up the body by moving the muscles and joints – getting the heart rate up,” Butler explained.
‘Then we will learn some ballet,” Butler continues. “And we’ll end with some simple jazz combinations since jazz has many foundations in the creation of dance. You can take away these moves and practice on your own time. It’s a great feeling to be working in a group creating movement to the beat. Don’t sweat if you aren’t able to make each class – there is plenty of variety to cover week to week!”
Butler explained that regular workout clothing is fine to wear to these classes. Ballet attire is not required.
HOW TO GO?
The Brightside (905 E 3rd St)
Upside Loft (upstairs).
This series starts on Monday, April 18th, and runs each Monday through May 23rd, from 5:30-7pm. (15 min grace period before doors lock)
Single classes are $15
4-week class package is $50
6-week class package for $72
Secure Your Spot Here: 👇
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adult-beginner-dance-class-tickets-315556346527
Dayton Dinner Theater: The Big Lebowski
Dayton Dinner Theater: The Big Lebowski
April 10, 6:00 PM – 9:20 PM
https://www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/the-big-lebowski-2
Doors open at 5:45 – Food and live music is available from 6-7 pm – Movie starts at 7 pm-
A short intermission for dessert and trivia will start at 8 pm – Movie ends around 9:15 pm.
Alcoholic drinks available for purchase
Table reservations only for parties of 6 or more, otherwise we have open seating
For table reservations or other questions, please email Daytondinnertheater@gmail.com
We are located at The Brightside: 905 E 3rd St. Dayton, Oh 45402
Themed Food: TBA … may or may not involve a giant turkey leg. Probably something with holes in it ??
Themed Drinks: TBA … one thing is for sure is that elderberries will be involved
Themed Attire: Time to dust off your finest medival garb, we also welcome all peasants, royals, and even former newts
Venus Rising Spring Wellness Workshop
Spring is around the corner! The Brightside is hosting a spring wellness reset, with an emphasis on recovering our spirits from the impact of the pandemic, and a tough winter. These have been stressful times! Participants will spend time soothing their spirit with sessions on Sound Healing, Somatic Trauma Resolution, Meditating from the heart, Yoga, Movement, Ayurveda, and more. It’s an afternoon of self-care that we all deserve!
SCHEDULE OF EVENT:
12:30pm – Doors Open / Mingle – Participants can take dosha quiz and enjoy tea
1pm – Welcome / Sound Bath Healing – 20 min
1:20pm – Somatic Trauma Resolution (help our nervous system recover from the pandemic) – 60 min
- Includes: Lymph Drainage for Immunity and Allergy removal techniques for Self Care and Spring Renewal with Anjali Brannon from Ayurveda Natural Health Center (the Midwest’s premier full-service Ayurvedic & Holistic haven for wellness in Dayton, Ohio.
2:20pm – Self expression activity – 30 min
2:50pm – Gentle Yoga with Luna – 40 min
3:30pm – Heartfulness Meditation Intro & Cleaning – 40 min
4:10pm – Movement Class / DJ session – 40 min (with The Emissary of O.H.M Scorpius Max -he hails from The Frequency Music Complex. A conscientious society of music lovers who facilitate spiritual connections; forged by the listening ear and the dancing body.
How to Go?
Venus Rising Spring Wellness Workshop
Sunday, April 10th from 1pm – 5pm. Doors open at 12:30pm
Brightside Music & Event Venue at 905 E 3rd St, Dayton – Note: This event is in the Upside Loft (stairs only available);
Limited availability space. Advanced registration is required! Please bring a yoga mat.
A portion of the proceeds benefits Dayton Heartfulness.
Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/venus-rising-spring-wellness-workshop-tickets-275638571387
Dayton Dinner Theater: Napoleon Dynamite
Dayton Dinner Theater: Napoleon Dynamite
Mar 27, 6:00 PM – 9:10 PM
Doors open at 5:45 – Food and live music is available from 6-7 pm – Movie starts at 7 pm-
A short intermission for dessert and trivia will start at 8 pm – Movie ends around 9:15 pm.
Alcoholic drinks available for purchase
Table reservations only for parties of 6 or more, otherwise we have open seating
For table reservations or other questions, please email Daytondinnertheater@gmail.com
We are located at The Brightside: 905 E 3rd St. Dayton, Oh 45402
Themed Food TBA: maybe some tots served out of a pocket, Tina casserole, steak, delicious Bass, or we’ll just stay here and eat all the freaking chips
Themed Cocktails TBA: maybe some Liger Blood
Themed Attire: Maybe just like a silk shirt or something
St Patrick’s Day String Celebration w FERD & Harold Hensley
You’re invited to a special St Patrick’s Day String Music Celebration with FERD and special local guest Harold Hensley! It’s gonna be a foot-stompin’ night of Bluegrass, Appalachian, and Delta Blues you won’t want to miss!
How to Go?
Thursday, March 17th
Doors 7pm / Show 7:30-10pm
at The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton)
$10 advance / $15 day of show
All ages are welcome
About the Music:
FERD features Ferd Moyse, a singer & songwriter on the fiddle, and the Samsonite Drum. Moyse is known far and wide for his nearly 15-year run as the fiddler, singer, and songwriter with the Virginia-based band, The Hackensaw Boys. The band includes Matt Morelock who sings and plays the banjo and Chris Stevens o bass. The sound is Appalachian and Delta Blues spending time together on the Bayou.
Harold Hensely is a beloved local musician from the Dayton area. He plays solo and with his band The Repeating Arms. We’re excited to have him kick off this show!
Dayton Dinner Theater: Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Dayton Dinner Theater: Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Mar 13, 6:00 PM – 9:20 PM
Doors open at 5:45 – Food and live music is available from 6-7 pm – Movie starts at 7 pm-
A short intermission for dessert and trivia will start at 8 pm – Movie ends around 9:15 pm.
Alcoholic drinks available for purchase
Table reservations only for parties of 6 or more, otherwise we have open seating
For table reservations or other questions, please email Daytondinnertheater@gmail.com
We are located at The Brightside: 905 E 3rd St. Dayton, Oh 45402
Themed Food: TBA … may or may not involve a giant turkey leg. Probably something with holes in it ??
Themed Drinks: TBA … one thing is for sure is that elderberries will be involved
Themed Attire: Time to dust off your finest medival garb, we also welcome all peasants, royals, and even former newts
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Live Music at The Brightside!
You’re invited to a special St Patrick’s Day String Music Celebration with FERD and special local guest Harold Hensley at The Brightside in downtown Dayton. It’s a gonna be a foot stompin’ night of Bluegrass, Appalachian, and Delta Blues you won’t want to miss!
FERD features Ferd Moyse, a singer & songwriter on the fiddle, and the Samsonite Drum. Moyse is known far and wide for his nearly 15-year run as the fiddler, singer, and songwriter with the Virginia-based band, The Hackensaw Boys. The band includes Matt Morelock who sings and plays the banjo and Chris Stevens o bass. The sound is Appalachian and Delta Blues spending time together on the Bayou.
Harold Hensely is a beloved local musician from the Dayton area. He plays solo and with his band The Repeating Arms. We’re excited to have him kick off this show!
How to Go?
Thursday, March 17th
Doors 7pm / Show 7:30-10pm
at The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton)
$10 advance / $15 day of show
All ages are welcome!
Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-patricks-day-string-celebration-w-ferd-harold-hensley-tickets-294735851867
Joslyn & The Sweet Compression kick off tour at The Brightside
One of the hottest up-and-coming national acts: Joslyn & The Sweet Compression is kicking off their 2022 tour right here in Dayton. They’ll be performing at The Brightside Music & Event Venue in downtown Dayton, OH (905 E 3rd St) on Thursday, March 3, 2022.
Local legend, Eric Jerardi, kicks off the evening with his band. Doors open at 7pm with music from 7:30-10pm. Tickets $12 advance and $15 day of show. All ages welcome!
What people are saying about Joslyn & The Sweet Compression:
“Magical…gives everybody the joy.” — Billboard Magazine
“A refreshing take on the neo-soul / funk sound, unbound by modern cliches.” — Glide Magazine
“A marvel…an instant classic!” — Soul Tracks
“I’ve never seen a band come up more quickly…with more immediate skill and swagger than Joslyn & the Sweet Compression. Joslyn’s vocal command and stage presence is special, and her band is brick-sh**house tight.” — Travis Young, Moonshiner’s Ball
“The music Joslyn Hampton conjures o-stage is rich with the funk, soul, and rock ’n’ roll inspirations of multiple generations, and at the heart of the brassy attack of her band, The Sweet Compression, and in the clear and confident command of her singing, sits a core element: Groove.” — Walter Tunis, Lexington Herald-Leader
About Joslyn & The Sweet Compression:
After cultivating her dynamic voice and performance skills in backup roles and stage plays, Joslyn Hampton teamed with her stepfather, Marty Charters (a touring guitarist and songwriter who has shared the stage with legends such as Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, and Van Morrison), to compose a captivating set of tunes and assemble an ace band. Joslyn & The Sweet Compression (Marty Charters – guitar, Steve Holloman – keyboards, Smith Donaldson – bass, Rashawn Fleming – drums, Trevin Little – saxophone, and Chase Fleming – trombone and trumpet) combine to deliver a hook-filled mix of funk and soul on their self-titled debut album, released in 2019. A headlining favorite at regional clubs and music festivals, they are poised to engage fans across the country with widespread touring in 2021.
Dayton Dinner Theater presents “Airplane!”
Dayton Dinner Theater presents “Airplane!” See a classic favorite on the big screen in a fun group, interactive setting on Sunday, February 27th at The Brightside Music & Event Venue.
Enjoy Chef-inspired themed food, desserts, and cocktails from Brock Masterson. Before the movie, organizers have arranged for live-themed music featuring the renowned Dr. Willie Morris and the University of Dayton Jazz Ensemble.
During the movie, show your skills with DDT’s famous interactive quote contest, fun facts, theme spotting, and a trivia contest during intermission. Although these movie parties are geared more towards adults, they are family-friendly.
When? Feb 27, 2022, 6:00 PM – 9:10 PM. Doors open at 5:45pm. Food and live music are available from 6-7pm, the movie starts at 7pm, a short intermission for dessert and trivia will start at 8pm. The movie ends around 9 pm.
Where? The Brightside Event Center, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402
Note: Table reservations only for parties of 6 or more, otherwise, we have open seating.
Cost: $35 tickets available at daytondinnertheater.com. Advance tickets are required.
About the Event:
Themed Food: TBA (last time we had a choice of steak or fish…. I had the lasagna)
Themed Drinks: TBA (we cater to those with a drinking problem)
Themed Attire: pick your occupation… doctor, pilot, stewardess, auto pilot, or Hare Krishna salesman
Dayton Battle of the Bands FINALE
Join us for the exciting finale of this year’s Dayton Battle of the Bands!
Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale features our winners from the past 6 weeks of competition! This is the “don’t miss” night to support, local, original music. The winner of this competition wins an EP session from Dayton Sound Studios and the Dayton BOTB title!
Each ticket buyer gets one vote. This round is decided by audience votes only – so make sure to show your support to your fave band – or discover your new favorite!
The finale is held on Saturday, February 26th at The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton). Doors open at 6:30pm – Show 7-11pm. *Please be prompt to see all bands perform!!
$10 adv or $15 day of show.
NOTE: The venue has installed UV-C filters to sanitize the circulated air. Masks are strongly recommended.
The Abnormal Formal
Dayton! This is your chance to be ABNORMAL and FORMAL! Party to live Music from…
Nightbeast
500 Miles To Memphis
Safe Money (Tino & K Carter)
Knavery
Food by Phat & Rich
Live Dj, Photo Booth, Full Bar at The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton)
Tickets $15. A portion of ticket sales goes to Rink Rat Collectibles Free Store – Giving awesome clothes to kids who really need them!
It’s the prom you didn’t go to but always wished you had!
Friday, February 25th. Doors: 7pm / Show 7:30pm – 12am. 18+
NOTE: The venue has installed UV-C filters to sanitize the circulated air. Masks are strongly recommended.
