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I DIG PIG 🐷 Grateful Dead Tribute Jam Session at the Wandering Griffin! 🧸❄️

January 25, 2025 By Lisa Grigsby

I DIG PIG Grateful Dead Tribute Jam Session at the Wandering Griffin!

Can YOU dig the pig?

Mark your calendars for January 24th, 2025! We’re bringing the spirit of Ron “Pigpen” McKernan and the early Grateful Dead to life with I Dig Pig to the Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant in Beavercreek, OH (across the street from Wright State, close to WPAFB).

Tie-Dye encouraged, but not required.

Send this event to a friend who LOVES the Grateful Dead!

#SupportLocalMusic #GratefulDead #DaytonOhio #CraftBrewery

Tagged With: Beavercreek, Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce, concert, concerts, Fairborn, free concert, free concerts, jam band, jams, live music, Local Music, local musicians, rock, rock and roll, Rock Band, rock concert, Rock n Roll, Wandering Griffin, wpafb, wright state university

UGLY SWEATER HOLIDAY PARTY at the Wandering Griffin 🎄

December 21, 2024 By Lisa Grigsby

🎉 Halls? Decked. Partridge? In the pear tree. Sweater? Downright hideous. Let’s roll. 🎉

Come out to the Wandering Griffin in #BeavercreekOhio (next to WPAFB) for our Ugly Sweater Holiday Party! 🧶🎄 Join us on December 21 for an evening of good cheer and the worst Christmas/Hannukah/Holiday sweater you have.

🎶 Live blues music courtesy of Joe Waters from 7:30 – 9:30 PM
🍻 Exclusive craft beer releases
🎅🏼 Ugly sweater contest – Bring your friends/family and vote for exclusive prizes!

📍 Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant, Beavercreek, OH
🕕 Starts at 6 PM | FREE ENTRY!

Tag a friend 👇 who’s got a sweater worthy of our ‘Ugliest Sweater’ trophy. Let’s make it a night to remember!

#UglySweaterParty #WanderingGriffin #DaytonEvents #HolidayFun #BeavercreekOH #DrinkBeerMadeHere #WPAFB #Fairborn #CraftBeerRelease #LiveBluesMusic #FreeEvent #FamilyFriendly

Tagged With: Beavercreek, Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce, Blues, blues and brews, brewery, brewery Dayton, Christmas, christmas ale, christmas beer, Craft Beer, Craft Beers, Dayton Blues Society, Dayton Free events, Fairborn, free concert, free concerts, free events, Holiday, holiday ales, holiday beer, Holiday Beers, Holiday Concert, holiday event, holidays, live music, Local Music, local musicians, ugly holiday sweaters, Wandering Griffin, Winter Craft Beers, wpafb

Celtic/Americana band DULAHAN FREE CONCERT at the Wandering Griffin

November 17, 2024 By Lisa Grigsby

 

Saturday nights are for shamrocking the house down at the Wandering Griffin! Come hang out with us on November 16th from 7 – 10 PM for a free live music performance, brought to you by local Daytonian Celtic/Americana legends (say that 5 times fast) Dulahan. 🇮🇪

Located in Beavercreek, OH across the street from Wright State University and a stone’s throw from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the Wandering Griffin is your place for free live music, fresh-brewed quality beer, and delicious American comfort food/hickory-smoked BBQ.

 

Tagged With: Americana, Beavercreek, Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce, brewery, brewery Dayton, Celtic, celtic food, Craft Beer, dayton breweries, Dayton Free events, Dayton Renaissance, Drink Local, eat local, Fairborn, Folk Artist, free, free concert, free concerts, free events, free music, Irish, irish beer, irish red, live music, Local Music, local musicians, Ohio Renaissance, Ohio Renaissance Festival, Renaissance, Renaissance Fest, Renaissance Festival, The Ohio Renaissance Festival, Wandering Griffin, wpafb, wright state university

Hoppy Hour to Help Kids with Michael’s House 🍻

September 28, 2024 By Lisa Grigsby

RSVP Here: Join the “Hoppy Hour to Help Kids” event at Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant on September 28th, 2024, from 5 PM to 8 PM! This event is not just a great time, but also an opportunity to support victims of child maltreatment in Greene County.

Experience live music, delicious food and drinks, all while participating in our silent auction and basket raffles. Your attendance will contribute directly to a Michael’s House, a charity dedicated to preventing and helping people navigate through child maltreatment.

No entrance fee or RSVP is necessary—just come with a generous spirit and enjoy a night out that truly makes a difference!

#HoppyHour #SupportLocal #CharityEvent #CommunitySupport #DaytonOhio #BeavercreekOH #FairbornOH #WPAFB #DaytonEvents #GreeneCountyOH #WanderingGriffin #DaytonBrewery #OhioBrewery #HelpKids #LiveMusicOhio #DaytonMusic #SilentAuction #CharityFundraiser #OhioCharity #GiveBack #BeavercreekEvents #FairbornEvents #DaytonArea #SupportTheKids #AirForce

Tagged With: Beavercreek, brewery, brewery Dayton, Craft Beer, Craft Beers, Dayton Brewery, Dayton Children’s Hospital, dayton childrens, Fairborn, Happy Hour, Happy Hour Dayton, live band, live music, Local Music, local musicians, raffle, Silent Auction, wpafb

Canceled – 🦜SUMMER SEND-OFF: Parrots of the Caribbean Free Live Concert ☀️🍹🌴

September 28, 2024 By Lisa Grigsby

🌴 Parrots of the Caribbean Summer Send-Off Concert at The Wandering Griffin! 🌴

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere, and there’s no better place to be than at The Wandering Griffin as we bid farewell to summer with some Cheeseburgers in Paradise! 🍔 On September 27th, from 8 – 10 PM, join us for a Margaritaville experience like no other, featuring renowned band Parrots of the Caribbean. 🎸 This top-tier Jimmy Buffett tribute band will have you Wasting Away to their trop-rock tunes, all while you kick back in our parking lot turned tropical paradise. 🏝️

Whether you’re a Son of a Son of a Sailor or just looking to escape to your own personal One Particular Harbour, we’ve got you covered. Enjoy our special pina coladas 🍹 and cheeseburgers 🍔 (hold the Lettuce and Tomato if you’d like!)—the perfect pairings for a Buffett-style night under the stars. And the best part? This concert is FREE for all to enjoy!

Located at📍3725 Presidential Dr., Beavercreek, OH 45324, we’re just a short drive from WPAFB, Fairborn, and Dayton. So grab your Fins, bring your friends, family, and maybe even a Lost Shaker of Salt, and let’s make this a night to remember! 🌞🎉

Don’t let the summer slip away without a License to Chill—see you there! 🎤🌅

#SummerSendOff #Margaritaville #LiveMusic #TropRock #JimmyBuffettTribute #ParrotsOfTheCaribbean #WanderingGriffin #DaytonOH #BeavercreekOH #FairbornOH #WPAFB #DaytonMusicScene #BeachVibes #FreeConcert #ParkingLotParty #PinaColadas #CheeseburgersInParadise #GoodVibesOnly #EndOfSummer #OhioEvents #DaytonNightLife #CraftBrewery #DrinkBeerMadeHere

Tagged With: brewery, brewery Dayton, cheeseburgers, Craft Beer, Craft Beers, Dayton Brewery, Dayton Free events, dayton outdoors, free concert, free concerts, free events, live music, Local Music, local musicians, outdoor, outdoor activitites, Parrots of the Caribbean, Pina Colada, Wandering Griffin

Dayton Bar Stars – Gretchen Kelly

May 9, 2017 By Brian Petro

Dayton Bar Star Gretchen Kelly

Gretchen Kelly, about to do some work…

The University of Dayton is an amazing asset for the city. It is one of the best Catholic universities in the country, educating roughly 10,000 students in a variety of disciplines. Their development has helped the city, from their incredible law and entrepreneurship programs to their basketball program with has drawn national attention. The school is continuing to grow, taking an active role in the rebirth of the Arcade downtown and providing a solid foundation for growing businesses around campus. The number of events that occur at the university, from small gatherings in the library to hosting the First Four, are staggering. It is not too much of an exaggeration to say if you go to an event at the University of Dayton, Gretchen Kelly has had some hand in the drinks being poured there.

Gretchen has been working at the University of Dayton for years, starting in the dining halls and working her way up to a supervisor for all of their catering. But when she has the opportunity, she is back with the staff pouring drinks for thirsty guests. To work some of the events there, she has one accolade that few other bartenders in the city can claim; Secret Service clearance. Serving some of the patrons at Flyer games requires clearance by some of the top officers in the country. You may have seen her more recently at The Main Event, the huge gala was thrown by the Dayton Metro Library to provide a sneak peek at their beautiful new library. You may have even noticed her at an Art Ball or two, bartending with Kohler Catering.  Her skills are in high demand at some of the top events in the area. They are also in demand at the Oregon Express, where you can find her on the odd night mixing cocktails, pulling beers, and enjoying the live bands that toll through that venue.

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Her radio show will be back in June, with unknown bands you need to hear.

If you have not been on the receiving end of her bartending abilities, it is possible you have enjoyed one of her other passions: working with musicians. She has been booking bands for years at notable venues like the Canal Street and her home bar, Oregon Express. Her bartending adventures have taken her as far as Loveland, OH, where she ran the stick for a bar owned by the head cheerleader for the Cincinnati Bengals. She is still booking talent at the Express, even as she is transitioning to a new format for her radio show. The station and the show will be launching in June. Her one-hour show will focus on up-and-coming unsigned bands from around the world.

Gretchen has been a staple at the University of Dayton for years, and it looks like she will be one for many more. From small breakfast meetings to an UD Arena filled to capacity, she will be there taking care of her guests with a smile. Yet another amazing asset at UD.

How did you get into bartending?

After three years as a server at the Oregon Express, they trained me as a bartender. I had four different people train me.

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Gretchen with one of her loves.

What is your favorite drink to make?

A Chocolate Martini with the chocolate syrup swirled in the glass.

Which drink makes you internally cringe?

When it’s busy, anything with a blender!

Do you have a favorite spirit you like to work with?

Vodka, because you can mix it with anything.

When you go out for a drink in Dayton, where is your favorite place to go?

Too many places to name!

Who is the most famous person you have served?

Band members from LIVE and Collective Soul.

What do you do when you are not bartending?

Work some of my other jobs. I have an internet radio show (Can I get more information on this new venture?)

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A small part of The Main Event Crew.

What are your favorite trends from the last year?

It seems more people are drinking Tullamore D.E.W., an Irish whiskey.

What trends do you see coming to Dayton over the next six months?

I will love any trend that does not require a blender.

What advice do you want to give bartenders just getting into the business?

The best way to learn is from other experienced bartenders. Then you can develop your own style of drinks.

What do you love most about Dayton?

Most everything!

Most interesting thing you have seen from behind the bar?

Tending bar at an event at the Boonshoft Museum and watching my friends slide down the slides while wearing evening gowns and tuxedos.

Getting ready to go at the Oregon Express.

How has bartending changed in the time you have been in the industry?

Too much technology at some places. It takes more time to ring up drinks on a system at times. Some of the pre-measuring takes away from the speed and unique techniques of a good bartender from making the perfect drink.

Any interesting stories about having to deal with a difficult customer?

I had a guy at a wedding once say to me ” If I get too drunk you are driving me home.” I replied, ” Here is your Coke.”

What do you wish customers knew that helped you do your job?

Do NOT to try and get our attention by saying “Hey baby.”

If you were not a bartender, what career would you be pursuing?

Bartending for me is like breathing. I have to bartend.

Filed Under: Dayton Bar Stars, Dayton Dining, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Beer, catering, cocktails, Dayton Bar Stars, local bands, Local Music, Oregon Express, University of Dayton, vodka

Demystifying the Harp

April 22, 2013 By Tiffany Shaw-Diaz Leave a Comment

harpLet’s face it: harps are quite hip.  Between the ethereal compositions of indie darling, Joanna Newsom, and the top-40 covers of folk harpist, Amy Farrah Fowler (Sheldon’s neurobiologist, not-a-girlfriend on the hit CBS comedy, The Big Bang Theory), the harp has been plucked from obscurity into the limelight.

Leaving the pop culture references aside, there are so many intriguing questions about this complex instrument: Where did it originate?  What compels one to play it?  And, most pressing, how the heck do you carry it?

For starters, harps range in sizes, shapes, colors, and without question, prices.  They have also been in existence since ancient times, in numerous cultures, and are generally regarded as the oldest known stringed instrument.

To answer some burning questions about the harp and more, Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra’s Principal Harpist, Leslie Stratton Norris, recently took some time out of her busy schedule, which also includes directing her own ensemble, Harps of Grace, to candidly discuss her multi-decade career and share her passion for this varied topic.

Dayton Most Metro: Thanks for talking with us today.  What inspired you to study the harp?

Leslie Stratton Norris: When I was a kid there was an orchestra show on CBS with Leonard Bernstein called Young People’s Concerts. When they showed the harp player, I was smitten.  My mom took me to see a harpist in person shortly thereafter, and the harpist let me try it.  Even though I was three years old, I was totally convinced that this would be my life. My mom thought that my interest was a fad, but I pestered her to learn the harp for six more years.

DMM: Did you finally convince her?

LSN: Yes, I was nine years old when I got my first harp, so I dove into playing it with gusto.

DMM: What were those early lessons like?  Were you surprised by much?

LSN: I don’t recall being surprised by much. At that age, you just follow along and do what your teacher tells you to do, and all is well.  However, I had some difficulty with memorizing.  I’m a sight reader, and I resist memorizing. It’s far more fun to play new pieces all the time.

DMM: The size of a concert grand harp, being about six feet tall and weighing 80 pounds, is quite daunting.  How do you transport it?

LSN: Thankfully, we now have two-wheeled dollies that are made especially for the harp. With the dolly, my harp rolls along easily, and when loading it into my car, we lean and push, rather than having to pick it up.  When I was a kid, harp dollies did not exist unless someone invented their own model. My dad used to throw my harp up on his shoulder and carry it that way.

DMM: There was a hilarious skit on the IFC series, Portlandia, featuring Joanna Newsom trying to fit her concert grand harp into a Ford Focus.  I’m assuming a harp doesn’t easily fit into a compact car!  What type of car do most harpists buy?

LSN: Harpists tend to own large wagons or vans, but a full-sized (concert grand) harp does fit in my Subaru wagon.

DMM: Usually there are only one or two harpists on stage in an orchestra setting.  That’s a lot of pressure, being in the spotlight.  How you do handle performance anxiety?

LSN: Most of the time, there is just one harpist on stage, so if the harp sounds bad, everyone knows it is me!  Performance anxiety can be disabling for some players.  They can be good musicians and know their music, but they are unable to play it well in front of others. Those folks might try some therapies or even medications to help their anxiety. I am fortunate that most of the time, I can keep it together without such an aid.

DMM: Are there any myths you’d like to dispel about the harp?

LSN: The harp can play almost any kind of music.  It is a versatile, full-range instrument and can function like a piano within a classical, pop or jazz group. The harp also has much more sound than many people imagine. It is thought to be a soft instrument, which it can be, but a good harpist can play it with a tremendous amount of sound.

DMM: It is easy to see why so many people hire harpists for major life events, such as weddings.  Is there a gig in particular that you’d like to share or one that is particularly amusing?

LSN: I have enough funny stories to fill a book!  In Los Angeles I was hired to play for an outdoor pool party. The host had decided he wanted some “beautiful music” wafting through the air along with the sound of his water fountain next to the pool.  I arrived before the guests, moved my harp into position, and began to play as his guests arrived. After five or six people had gathered, someone said, “Into the pool!” and they all hopped into the pool…in their birthday suits!  More folks arrived, and the same thing happened.  Soon, I was the only person clothed, and thankfully I remained that way for the length of the party. I learned a valuable lesson: it is very hard to ask a host for your check when he is sans clothes, so I said “Thanks,” packed up at the end of the party, and billed him later.

DMM: Harpists have become quite hip in recent years.  Are you surprised that it took this long?

LSN: Often it takes specific performers with charisma and a twist to their performances to open up an instrument to a wider audience. With a performer such as Ravi Shankar on the sitar, that instrument was brought before audiences who never would have thought to listen to a sitar. Harps have been popular in different cultures as folk instruments and as an accompaniment to vocals for a long time, so it is good to see harp music in the limelight.

DMM: Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?

LSN: When I am lugging my harp around, one of the most frequent questions that comes my way is, “Don’t you wish you played the flute?’” Here is the answer: “No!”  In my opinion, the harp is the most beautiful, versatile, calming, joyous, warm, lovely, charming, and challenging instrument out there. Yes, hauling it around is daunting. Paying for it is daunting. Changing strings and maintaining it is daunting.  But nothing sounds like a harp, and nothing looks like a harp. When you are in love with the harp, all the difficulties of the instrument are naught compared to the joys of playing it and hearing it.

For more information about the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and its upcoming performances, visit www.daytonperformingarts.org.  The next Harps of Grace concert will take place at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Centerville on May 6th at 7:00 p.m.  This concert is free and will feature 12 harpists playing all styles of music.

 

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment Tagged With: Classical music, Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Harp, interview, Local Music

Explosion in Local Music

January 12, 2012 By Dayton937 1 Comment

Vanity Theft playing First Friday at Riverscape

Vanity Theft playing First Friday at Riverscape

It is often assumed that there is no local music scene in Dayton. Dear music fans, nothing could be further from the truth! We have a literal explosion of new music from bands of numerous musical genres, approaches, and styles happening right now. Once the Gem City was considered the post-punk haven for groups such as Guided by Voices, Branniac, and The Breeders. Dayton has a long and significant music history of which the post-punk wave was but one trend in local music.

Today, we have bands playing in almost too many genres and styles to count. We have new music from The Fair Shakes, Bonneville, We Were Animals (from the previously power-pop dream of Ed vs. Radio), Vanity Theft, The Rebel Set, The Story Changes, the horror-rock of Splattertude, Hawthorne Heights, Me & Mountains, Night Beast, Toads and Mice, Smug Brothers, and so much more.

We have many places to see bands and musicians are plying their trade in the Oregon District or throughout the city. If the assumption is that there is no growing and evolving music scene in Dayton, that is simply not correct. As someone who has conducted research on music scenes for several years (do not ask how many, I am just a little touchy about the age thing), I can honestly tell you that Dayton musicians have much to offer you. All you have to do is go listen.

You can go to several fine establishments to see bands play most nights of the week in the Gem City. And you should. Come on what do you have to lose except your preconceptions about the limitations of Dayton music.

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Check out our Local Music Calendar on the right of this page for shows in the upcoming week, or go to our full Online Event Calendar for more…

Filed Under: Dayton Music Tagged With: bonneville, Dayton, Dayton Music Scene, Ed vs. Radio, Fair Shakes, Hawthorne Heights, Local Music, Me & Mountains, Night Beast, Oregon District, Smug Brothers, Splattertude, The Rebel Set, The Story Changes, Toads and Mice, Vanity Theft, We Were Animals

Looking for Local Music on Dayton Radio

November 18, 2009 By Dayton Most Metro 36 Comments

daytonlocalradioAs a young twenty-something living in Chicagoland in the early 90’s, I was connected vicariously to the Chicago music scene through my friends and roommates whose bands played shows in just about every bar in the city.  Many of us supported our friends by trekking into the city on most weekends, especially when they played the bigger and/or more popular venues like the Aragon Ballroom, Double Door and Metro.  And I can remember the two radio stations that supported local music – Q101 and WXRT.  Q101 even put out a compilation cd that featured my friends’ band, and to this day I listen to WXRT online.  A bit older now with a family and now living in Dayton, I’m not at all connected to the music scene here and don’t get out much (though I’m proud to say I know Drexel Dave).  But I’m aware that there is a local music scene here and I would like more of an opportunity to hear it.

Living in Dayton since 2001, I have long since figured out that the radio scene here is as generic as they come.  The ultimate in generic radio would be Fly92.9 – a Jack FM format that is completely automated with no DJ’s (though I am told they have one).  And absolutely no commercial radio station plays or promotes local music – not a single one.  Anybody that listens to local commercial radio in Dayton would probably have no clue as to just how many original bands call Dayton home.

I make the commercial distinction because we do in fact have one station that does promote local talent – that would be WYSO 91.3, the public radio station out of Yellow Springs.  DMM’s own Juliet Fromholt hosts the weekly Kaleidoscope on Wednesday evenings, which showcases local bands and features live performances.  Rev Cool’s Around The Fringe show on Friday nights is an eclectic mix that includes promotion of the local scene.  And Niki Dakota’s Excursions offers listeners music across the music spectrum every weekday.  In a different genre, WDPR 88.1 (another public radio station and DMM media partner) plays classical music and promotes the local scene when it comes to the Dayton Philharmonic, Dayton Ballet, etc.

While WYSO is the one station I listen to on a regular basis, their music offerings are limited to certain days and/or hours of the day.  What do you think about local radio?  Is Dayton doomed to a future with no original commercial radio play or local music promotion?  Do you think that a local Internet radio station that focused on the local scene could have legs?  What say you?

(for a complete listing of Dayton radio stations, check out our Dayton Media page)

Filed Under: Dayton Music Tagged With: Local Music, Radio

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Franklin Farmers Market

Greene County Farmers Market

9:00 am
Beavercreek Farmers Market

Yoga in the Park

10:00 am
RiverScape MetroPark

Farmers Market at The Heights

10:00 am
Eichelberger Amphitheater

The Grazing Ground Market

10:00 am
The Grazing Ground

City of Moraine 60th Anniversary Festival

10:00 am
Wax Park

Sports Card & Memorabilia Show

10:00 am
Dayton Mall

Library Card Day at the Dayton Art Institute

11:00 am
Dayton Art Institute

Sisters: A Cyanotype Series by Suzi Hyden

12:00 pm
Dayton Society of Artists - DSA

PEACE TALKS: DSA’s Spring Juried Exhibition

12:00 pm
Dayton Society of Artists - DSA

Beginner Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga

2:00 pm
RiverScape MetroPark

Afternoon Tea

2:00 pm
Manna Uptown

Saving Cinderella

2:00 pm
Springboro Community Theatre

Wanna Be Tacos

4:00 pm
Bellbrook Brewing Co
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All Day

Helistorm 2025

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

The Grazing Ground Market

10:00 am
The Grazing Ground

Pints and Puppies Yoga

10:30 am
Warped Wing Brewing Company

‘Think Freedom’ Yoga at the Dayton Arcade

12:00 pm
Dayton Arcade

Sports Card & Memorabilia Show

12:00 pm
Dayton Mall

Saving Cinderella

2:00 pm
Springboro Community Theatre

BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY

3:00 pm
Dayton Theatre Guild

Farm Day: Annual Gathering, Meeting, & Farm Walk

4:00 pm

The Lumpia Queen

4:00 pm
Stubbs Park

Who’s Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience

7:00 pm
Stubbs Park

Bevercreek Free Summer Concert Series

7:00 pm
Dominick Lofino Park

Star City Free Concert Series

7:00 pm
Riverfront Park

Shakespeare in the Heights presents Much Ado About Nothing

7:00 pm
Eichelberger Amphitheater

Dayton Poetry Slam

7:30 pm
yellow cab tavern

Sunday Funday Karaoke

9:00 pm
The Barrel
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Week of Events

Mon 26

Tue 27

Wed 28

Thu 29

Fri 30

Sat 31

Sun 1

May 26

Kings Island Military Days

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Kings Island Military Days

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Kings Island Military Days

Free admission during the Memorial Day holiday weekend May 23 - 26, 2025 Join us as we say thank you...

Free
May 26

Western Ohio Watercolor Society’s Spring Fine Art Show”

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Western Ohio Watercolor Society’s Spring Fine Art Show”

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May 26 Recurring

Western Ohio Watercolor Society’s Spring Fine Art Show”

This art show features work from award-winning watercolor artists in the Dayton area.  The exhibit is currently on display through...

Free
May 29

Helistorm 2025

Helistorm 2025

May 29

Helistorm 2025

Watch about 100 RC helicopter pilots chop up the skies in one of the biggest RC aviation events of the...

May 30

Helistorm 2025

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Helistorm 2025

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Helistorm 2025

Watch about 100 RC helicopter pilots chop up the skies in one of the biggest RC aviation events of the...

May 31

Helistorm 2025

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Helistorm 2025

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May 31 Recurring

Helistorm 2025

Watch about 100 RC helicopter pilots chop up the skies in one of the biggest RC aviation events of the...

June 1

Helistorm 2025

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Helistorm 2025

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Helistorm 2025

Watch about 100 RC helicopter pilots chop up the skies in one of the biggest RC aviation events of the...

8:00 am - 10:00 am

Rolling Dutchman Donut Truck

May 26 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 am

Rolling Dutchman Donut Truck

Rolling Dutchman Donut Truck powered by Der Dutchman

8:30 am - 5:00 pm

The Memorial Day 5K & Mini March

May 26 @ 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

The Memorial Day 5K & Mini March

Join Dayton Track Club and Key Sports in hosting their annual 5k and FREE "Mini March!" All 5k participants receive...

Free – $35
8:45 am - 9:30 am

Franklin Memorial Day Parade

May 26 @ 8:45 am - 9:30 am

Franklin Memorial Day Parade

We have once again been invited to participate in the City of Franklin Memorial Day Parade on May 26th. This...

8:45 am - 1:00 pm

Memorial Day Ceremony

May 26 @ 8:45 am - 1:00 pm

Memorial Day Ceremony

Join us in Veterans Memorial Park as we honor past and present veterans through a parade and ceremony. See below...

9:00 am

Centerville Memorial Day Ceremony

May 26 @ 9:00 am

Centerville Memorial Day Ceremony

In commemoration of Memorial Day, the City of Centerville will honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to...

Free
11:00 am

Dayton VA Celebration

May 26 @ 11:00 am

Dayton VA Celebration

VA is proud to host public Memorial Day commemoration ceremonies at more than 130 of our national cemeteries this Memorial...

11:00 am - 8:00 pm Recurring

Taste of Cincinnati

May 26 @ 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Recurring

Taste of Cincinnati

Taste is back and bigger than ever for 2025! Admission is FREE, so come experience the new as well as...

11:00 am - 9:00 pm Recurring

$1 Oysters

May 26 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Recurring

$1 Oysters

all day monday oysters are just $1 when ordered in increments of 6 valid in the bar or at tables

+ 10 More
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Schmidt’s Sausage Truck

May 27 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Schmidt’s Sausage Truck

2:30 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Bargain Tuesday: $6.50 Movie Day

May 27 @ 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
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

‘Think Freedom’ Art Installation

May 27 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

‘Think Freedom’ Art Installation

🎨 Experience 'Think Freedom' at the Dayton Arcade! We're thrilled to announce a series of public programs surrounding the Think...

Free
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Bluefin Tuna Live Cutting Event

May 27 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Bluefin Tuna Live Cutting Event

$150
6:00 pm

Cigar Lovers Tasting menu

May 27 @ 6:00 pm

Cigar Lovers Tasting menu

There is still time to make reservations- email Amanda today amanda@dubpub.com

7:00 pm - 9:45 pm

Progressive Euchre Tournament

May 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:45 pm

Progressive Euchre Tournament

Are you ready for a fun, social evening with fellow Euchre enthusiasts? Look no further! Our progressive Euchre tournament is...

8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

Open Mic Night

May 27 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

Open Mic Night

Get ready for your weekly refill of music during Tuesday Open Mic Night at Peach's Grill with host Kyleen Downes....

8:30 pm - 11:30 pm

Freakin Ricans Food Truck

May 27 @ 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm

Freakin Ricans Food Truck

9:45 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

ILLYS Fire Pizza

May 28 @ 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,...

10:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Preschool Storytime with Chef Lester

May 28 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Preschool Storytime with Chef Lester

Join us for stories, songs, and other fun learning activities designed to develop the language, literacy, and social skills your...

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Beginner’s Pilates

May 28 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Beginner’s Pilates

In this Pilates class you will learn basic Pilates principles, how to change your posture to improve pain syndromes, strengthen...

Free
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Free Smoothie Day

May 28 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Free Smoothie Day

TropicalSmoothieCafe.com/national-flip-flop-day. *One free 12 oz. Sunrise Sunset Smoothie per guest on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, from 2 to 7 p.m. in-cafe...

Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Fairborn Farmers Market

May 28 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 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
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Generation Dayton: Dayton’s Expansive Impact Panel: May 2025

May 28 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Generation Dayton: Dayton’s Expansive Impact Panel: May 2025

From hosting the NATO Parliamentary Assembly to inventing the pop tab, and powered flight, Dayton has long been a city...

Free
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

‘Think Freedom’ Art Installation

May 28 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

‘Think Freedom’ Art Installation

🎨 Experience 'Think Freedom' at the Dayton Arcade! We're thrilled to announce a series of public programs surrounding the Think...

Free
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Beckers SMASH-tastic Burgers

May 28 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Beckers SMASH-tastic Burgers

Single Single smash patty on a brioche bun $9.00 Single with Bacon Single smash patty and bacon on a brioche...

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10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Topped and Loaded

May 29 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Topped and Loaded

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Easy Origami Paper Crafts

May 29 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Easy Origami Paper Crafts

Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. Origami comes in many different forms and is often shaped as animals....

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Lebanon Farmers Market

May 29 @ 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...

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Hunger*Days*Food*Truck*Rally- 7 trucks

May 29 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Hunger*Days*Food*Truck*Rally- 7 trucks

The irresistible sweet and savory smell is upon us… it’s food truck season again! Come out every Thursdays from April-October...

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Thursday Night Wine Tastings at Meridien

May 29 @ 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

May 29 @ 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 Recurring

‘Think Freedom’ Art Installation

May 29 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

‘Think Freedom’ Art Installation

🎨 Experience 'Think Freedom' at the Dayton Arcade! We're thrilled to announce a series of public programs surrounding the Think...

Free
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thai 1 On

May 29 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thai 1 On

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8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

Ronald McDonald House Breakfast Briefing

May 30 @ 8:30 am - 9:30 am Recurring

Ronald McDonald House Breakfast Briefing

Come tour our brand new Ronald McDonald House, hear stories from the heart, and learn how you can get involved...

Free
10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Grand Opening Krazy Markdowns

May 30 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Grand Opening Krazy Markdowns

Krazy Markdowns is located at 31 W Whipp Road and is having their grand opening May 30th. At Krazy Markdown,...

11:30 am - 1:30 pm

ShowDogs HotDogs

May 30 @ 11:30 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,...

12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

Sisters: A Cyanotype Series by Suzi Hyden

May 30 @ 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

May 30 @ 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
2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cousins Maine Lobster

May 30 @ 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cousins Maine Lobster

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Fructose and Fog – 5 Year Anniversary Celebration

May 30 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Fructose and Fog – 5 Year Anniversary Celebration

Fructose and Fog – 5 Year Anniversary Celebration at N.E.W. Ales Brewing! We’re turning FIVE and throwing down all weekend long...

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Xenia Food Truck Rallies- 10 trucks

May 30 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Xenia Food Truck Rallies- 10 trucks

Grab family, friends, picnic blanket, or chair and join Xenia Food Truck Rallies every Friday from 4-8PM for a variety...

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8:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Yellow Springs Farmers Market

May 31 @ 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...

8:00 am - 2:00 pm

St. Annes Hill Trash ‘N Treasure

May 31 @ 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

St. Annes Hill Trash ‘N Treasure

Annual St. Annes Hill Trash 'N Treasure May 31st!  

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

What the Taco?!

May 31 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

What the Taco?!

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

8:30 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Franklin Farmers Market

May 31 @ 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 - 1:00 pm Recurring

Greene County Farmers Market

May 31 @ 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...

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Yoga in the Park

May 31 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Yoga in the Park

Fun and effective workouts under the pavilion Harness your strength, enhance your mobility, and create a deeper connection with yourself....

Free
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Farmers Market at The Heights

May 31 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Farmers Market at The Heights

Join us for the Farmers Market at The Heights Saturdays 10a-2pm. All products are either homemade or homegrown or support...

10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

The Grazing Ground Market

May 31 @ 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...

+ 18 More
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

The Grazing Ground Market

June 1 @ 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...

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Pints and Puppies Yoga

June 1 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Pints and Puppies Yoga

Join SICSA for Pints and Puppies Yoga at Warped Wing Brewing Company on Sunday, June 1st from 10:30AM to 11:30AM!...

$28.52
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

‘Think Freedom’ Yoga at the Dayton Arcade

June 1 @ 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

‘Think Freedom’ Yoga at the Dayton Arcade

🎨Flow with 'Think Freedom' at the Dayton Arcade! We're thrilled to announce a series of public programs surrounding the 'Think...

Free
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Sports Card & Memorabilia Show

June 1 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Sports Card & Memorabilia Show

Come join the hottest new monthly show in Dayton. We will have great dealers monthly from all over bringing their...

Free
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

Saving Cinderella

June 1 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

Saving Cinderella

Saving Cinderella is a new all-ages musical that has been in development in the Dayton Area for the last several...

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY

June 1 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY

This play won the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the 2015 New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play,...

$18 – $25
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Farm Day: Annual Gathering, Meeting, & Farm Walk

June 1 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Farm Day: Annual Gathering, Meeting, & Farm Walk

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Clean Ohio! We will visit a property along Massie's Creek that was protected because of...

Free
4:00 pm - 9:30 pm

The Lumpia Queen

June 1 @ 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm

The Lumpia Queen

Chicken Pancit w/1 Lumpia The Signature Dish of Philippines! Made with Boneless and Skinless Chicken Thighs, Fresh Vegetabl... $10.00 Chicken...

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