This week, it’s all Greek to me. Well, that’s not really the truth. It’s only partially Greek, with a little Italian, a little German, and a little Hispanic, mixed in with many other things. Variety is the spice of life, so if you want to spice up yours, check out some of these suggestions for things to do!
On Wednesday, make your way to Courthouse Square for The Square Is Where featuring Gary Hill (Solo Classic Rock). Art lovers should hop on over to the University of Dayton’s Roesch Library Gallery for the University of Dayton Art Hop. Looking to find a volunteer opportunity that matches your interests? Consider attending Generation Dayton’s 2011 Volunteer Speed Match at the Dayton Racquet Club, where you will be able to “date” several non-profits in the area. Also downtown, head to The Wine Gallery for their Weekly Wine Tasting or to the Trolley Stop for their Old Time Acoustic Jam.
On Thursday, there will be another “The Square Is Where” performance at Courthouse Square, which will feature Alabama Capital. If you are trying to eat healthier foods, consider making your way to the Centerville Farmers Market. Head to McCormick & Schmick’s for their Greek Wine Dinner…make it a big fat party. Although you may feel full afterwards, I don’t think it will make you permanently big and fat. Don’t miss the nice weather and an opportunity to meet some of the players from the Dayton Silverback football team at Quaker Steak and Lube for their Bike Night. Or head to Wings Sports Bar & Grille for their Weekly Cornhole Tournament.
Friday is when the Greek comes in – in a big fat way! Go to the Dayton Greek Festival and be sure to eat a gyro…which is the result of butchering (unless you’re eating the vegetarian type) and whose name gets butchered on a regular basis. The Italian also comes in with the Italian Fall Festa. Both of these are awesome events that you do not want to miss. They’re going on throughout the weekend, so make plans to head to one on Friday and the other on Saturday. The Dayton Music Fest will be going on at a variety of locations this weekend to spotlight Dayton’s indie music scene. So, music will also be ringing in your ears this weekend…perhaps literally with how loud speakers usually are! (Please be sure to check out the link for a full listening of bands playing this weekend!) All you ballerinas who have dreamed of making it big should put on your tutus and head to Victoria Theatre for the Dayton Ballet II Open Auditions. And if you’re interested in theater, check out The Oldest Profession at the Dayton Theatre Guild or God of Carnage at The Loft Theatre.
On Saturday, you will again be able to get some fresh and healthy produce at the Troy Farmers Market or at the PNC 2nd Street Market, where there will be live music by Eli Everhart. In addition to the Dayton Greek Festival and the Italian Fall Festa, you will be able to head to RiverScape for the Hispanic Heritage Festival. If you’re German (or even if you’re not), participate in the German Wine Tasting at Arrow Wine in Centerville. I’m usually used to German beer, but I’m guessing they have good wine too! In addition, don’t miss some great live music as part of Dayton Music Fest…there are TONS of options at a variety of places including Canal Street Tavern, Oregon Express, Trolley Stop, and Blind Bob’s.
On Sunday, if you didn’t have a chance because you were working on some home improvement project (or something like that), be sure to check out either the Italian Fall Festa or the Dayton Greek Festival. There are a couple other 
festivals going on including Guitar Fest at Stubbs Amphitheater and the Ohio Renaissance Festival. Enjoy locally grown produce and locally made crafts at the Garden Station Sunday Market. Make your way to Sinclair for A Day of Remembrance in order to observe the 10th Anniversary of 9/11. At the Dayton Art Institute, enjoy one of their exhibits, including Exhibit: ‘Trash? Look Again’ and From Romance to Rifles: Winslow Homer’s Illustrations of 19th-Century America. And if you feel like heading to your local bar or sitting on your couch to watch NFL football, that is perfectly okay too.
And now it’s time for the Dumb Joke of the Week. Drum roll please…
Wear short sleeves…support your right to bare arms!
These are just a few best bets from the DMM Calendar. There are plenty more events listed there, so if you haven’t, I encourage you to check it out today! Also, if you have an event to share or promote, please submit it– it’s great marketing and better yet, it’s FREE! And finally, if you have a dumb joke to share, I’m all ears!
Have a great week Dayton!
