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Dayton Dinner Theater: Dazed and Confused

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Welcome to our movie party!

Before the show … indulge in a Chef-inspired creatively-themed dinner from Brock Masterson catering.

While you eat …  enjoy live music and soundtrack presentation featuring acts such as The University of Dayton Jazz Ensemble and acclaimed musician and producer Denny Wilson

During the movie … we feature our famous interactive quote and audience participation activities, pop-up fun facts,
and our not-so-famous theme spotting drinking game (not necessarily alcohol)

During intermission… we offer our themed desert, play an interactive trivia contest, and recognize our top costume contest participants

Although our movie parties are generally geared more towards adults, they are considered family-friendly!

Tickets must be purchased in advance to allow for accurate food preparation.

Open seating policy unless you have a group of 6 or more

Tickets & additional info: thebrightsidedayton.com

 

Time & Location
Feb 26, 2023, 6:00 PM

The Brightside Event Center, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA

https://www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/dazed-and-confused

 

Venue : The Brightside Music & Event Venue 905 E 3rd St Dayton, OH 45402

Dayton Dinner Theater: Elf Movie Party

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Welcome to our movie party!

Before the show … indulge in a Chef-inspired creatively-themed dinner from Brock Masterson catering.

While you eat …  enjoy live music and soundtrack presentation featuring acts such as The University of Dayton Jazz Ensemble and acclaimed musician and producer Denny Wilson
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During the movie … we feature our famous interactive quote and audience participation activities, pop-up fun facts,
and our not-so-famous theme spotting drinking game (not necessarily alcohol)

During intermission… we offer our themed desert, play an interactive trivia contest, and recognize our top costume contest participants
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Although our movie parties are generally geared more towards adults, they are considered family-friendly!

Tickets must be purchased in advance to allow for accurate food preparation.

Open seating policy unless you have a group of 6 or more

Time & Location
Nov 30, 6:00 PM

The Brightside Event center, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA

Themed Food: TBA (we will do our best to not only stick to the four basic food groups)

Themed Drink:  The Angry Elf (Medori, lime juice, Gin, candy cane stirrer) The Drunken Santa (Cranberry juice, Vodka, dash of peppermint schnapps, giant marshmallow topper)

Themed Attire: let’s just say that this is one time you can express your affinity for Elf attire and actually be cool.

Doors open at 5:45, Food and live music starts 6:10 pm, Movie starts at 7pm,  a short intermission for dessert and trivia will start at 8pm, movie ends around 9:15 pm.

Table reservations only for parties of 6 or more, otherwise we have open seating

 

Oktoberfest

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Raise your glass for the return of the Dayton Art Institute Oktoberfest, taking place September 23–25 on the museum grounds! The longest-running Oktoberfest celebration in southwest Ohio celebrates 51 years of art, cheers and beers in 2022.

The DAI Oktoberfest features all the things the community has come to love about the festival, as well as new additions for 2022. The festival includes live music, family activities, delicious food, a Weingarten and, of course, an amazing selection of more than 50 craft and international beers.

The celebration kicks off on Friday, September 23, with the Lederhosen Lunch, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and the Preview Party, 7-11 p.m., followed by two full days of Oktoberfest fun, noon-11:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 24 and noon-7 p.m. on Sunday, September 25.

Preview Party and general admission tickets go on sale in mid-August – buy early and save!

Go to www.daytonartinstitute.org/oktoberfest for all things Oktoberfest. Be sure to also connect with the DAI on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for more about the Oktoberfest celebration.

Great Northern String Band – Live & Local at The Wandering Griffin

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f you’re a fan of the Grateful Dead you won’t want to miss the return of the GREAT NORTHERN STRING BAND to the Wandering Griffin Brewery & Pub on Saturday, August 27th!
We’re excited to welcome back one of the area’s most popular Grateful Dead Tribute bands to our OUTDOOR stage as we make some room for groovin’ and dancing with family and friends on our outdoor patio!
It’s going to be an incredible evening that you don’t want to miss!
And we’ve saved the best part for last…NO COVER CHARGE! Inflation’s already taking a big enough bite out of your cash.
The jam kicks off at 7:00pm so plan on arriving early to ensure you get a choice spot on the patio or just inside where you can enjoy the band from the comforts of our taproom!

Sonic Springs Benefit Concert features Talib Kweli, Cloud Nothings, Monograms & more!

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On Friday, July 22nd, 2022 at 7:00 pm The Brightside in Dayton, OH will host a benefit concert featuring national recording artists Talib Kweli, Cloud Nothings, local DJ Fatty Lumpkin, and Brooklyn-based indie rock band Monograms. All proceeds above operating costs will be donated to the independently owned radio station WYSO in Yellow Springs.

Since its inception in 1958, the mission of WYSO has been to serve the Miami Valley and beyond with trusted journalism and artistic inspiration that improves lives and builds community. In 2023 WYSO will be moving from their home on Antioch’s campus to a new studio, including much-needed equipment upgrades and new performance spaces for live-in studio music concerts.

The event will be held under the moniker of “Sonic Springs” and is slated to be an annual concert to bring unique musical performances to the Dayton area. The event is being curated and produced by Eric Mahoney, a filmmaker/producer best known for directing the feature documentary Brainiac: Transmissions After Zero. Eric and his family recently moved to Yellow Springs from Brooklyn, NY.

 

HOW TO GO?

Friday, July 22nd, 2022 at 7:00 pm

The Brightside Music & Event Venue (905 E 3rd St, Dayton, Ohio)

Food truck on-site: Phat & Rich

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sonic-springs-a-benefit-concert-for-wyso-tickets-304403126947

Live & Local Music Series w/ John Simon

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Join us on the patio this Sunday, July 17 at The Wandering Griffin as we feature the incredible guitar of John Simon.
John’s AMAZING music uses fingerstyle guitar to blend many genres of American music, including soul, country, rock, and blues.
You don’t want to miss this talented musician!

“After the Levitt” concerts continue at the Arcade’s new event space – The Tank!

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The “After the Levitt” event series is a live musical experience in the Arcade, which is the hottest and most coveted space in downtown Dayton. Under the Arcade’s famous Rotunda is a newly opened underground event space, called The Tank, inspired by CenterPoint Energy. It’s a vibrant venue that provides a cool, theater-in-the-round style seating for an intimate audience experience. 

After a few select Levitt Pavilion shows this summer, The Tank opens its doors for this “After the Levitt” live music series which features up-and-coming original musicians. For music fans who want to keep the music going, the Tank’s entrance is just a half block from Levitt Pavilion. It’s an easy walk over! Just look for the Large glass subway entrance on West 4th street in Dayton between Main and Ludlow Streets. 

The series, which is hosted by Culture Works, kicked off on June 23rd with an evening of female R&B/hip-hop style singer/songwriters Anna Nichole and Mariah J. The concerts continue Thursday, July 14th with the funk-rock band Solistic. This crowd pleaser has hints of blues, reggae, and psychedelic rock influences too! The cover charge is $10 and is open to patrons over 18. Doors open at 8pm. The music starts at 8:30pm. Beverages are available for purchase at the venue.

“As the leading Arts advocate in Dayton, Culture Works aims to use the After the Levitt series as a way of activating the Arcade, and more specifically, the Tank. We want to bring cultural vibrancy back into Dayton through a space that is both new and nostalgic, memorable, and magical. Having local artists in the Tank will bring crowds together and elevate the creative arts from an individual to collective experience!” Benjamin Baugham, the Community Engagement Coordinator of Culture Works, shared with us. 

The series will continue on July 28th with a night of reggae from Luv Locz, August 4th featuring spoken word from Broken English, August 11th is a country music evening with Drift Mouth, August 25th pop rock from Pagu & Isicile,  with more dates to be announced soon!

HOW TO GO?

The Tank under the Arcade (glass cube entrance near 35 W 4th St, Dayton, OH 45402)

$10 cover charge at the door

Ages 18+

Doors 8pm

Music 8:30pm

Drinks for Sale!