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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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Dayton - Wright Brothers Airport

Sculpt with Speakeasy

10:00 am
RiverScape MetroPark

Farmers Market at The Heights

10:00 am
Eichelberger Amphitheater

New Carlisle Farmer’s Market

10:00 am
Downtown New Carlisle

The Grazing Ground Market

10:00 am
The Grazing Ground

6888 Summer Marketplace

10:00 am
6888 Kitchen Incubator

The Little Exchange Vietri Trunk Show & Bridal Open House

10:00 am
The Little Exchange Fine Gifts

Chair Yoga

11:00 am
The Contemporary Dayton

Chair Yoga

11:00 am
The Contemporary Dayton

Craft Beer Festival

1:00 pm
Oscar Events Center at Jungle Jim

Springboro Juneteenth Celebration

1:00 pm
Downtown Springboro

Beginner Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga

2:00 pm
RiverScape MetroPark

Gem City Groundlings presents Macbeth!

2:00 pm
Roger Glass Center For The Arts

Roll & Sip

3:00 pm
Wright Dunbar Cigar Shoppe & Lounge

Exhibition Tour

3:00 pm
The Contemporary Dayton

Juneteenth Troy

3:00 pm
McKaig-Race Park

Sisters: Artist Talk and Closing Reception

4:00 pm
Dayton Society of Artists - DSA
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Downtown Troy Farmers’ Market

9:00 am
Downtown Troy

Dayton Air Show

9:00 am
Dayton - Wright Brothers Airport

The Historic Oregon District Summer Garden Tour!

10:00 am
Newcom Founders Park

Gelato Making Adventure

11:00 am
Farmhouse Bakery & Creamery

Kid’s Pasta Class

11:00 am

Lazy Baker Pizza Maker

11:00 am
Jim's💈Barbers

Gem City Groundlings presents Macbeth!

2:00 pm
Roger Glass Center For The Arts

The Wild Women of Winedale

2:00 pm
Dayton Theatre Guild

The Understudy

3:00 pm
Beavercreek Community Theatre

Food Founder Night

4:00 pm
The Silos

The Lumpia Queen

4:00 pm
Stubbs Park

Thai Village On Wheels

5:00 pm
Miami Valley Sports Bar

Buffalo Trace Antique Collection Bourbon Tasting

6:00 pm
Manna Uptown
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Week of Events

Mon 16

Tue 17

Wed 18

Thu 19

Fri 20

Sat 21

Sun 22

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring

Color Our World – The Art of Stories

June 16 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Recurring

Color Our World – The Art of Stories

Each session of this freeform art class will focus on a different children's book illustrators' works and provide children an...

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Lazy Baker Pizza Maker

June 16 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Lazy Baker Pizza Maker

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Mommy and Me Yoga

June 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Mommy and Me Yoga

You asked for it, and here it is- EVENING Mommy and Me Yoga at The Well! https://bit.ly/mommyandmeyogathewell But it's not...

$18
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

Community Fitness Bootcamp

June 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

Community Fitness Bootcamp

Join The Unit for an exciting bootcamp workout that will take you through RiverScape in a whole new way. Whether...

Free
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Monday Trivia Night

June 16 @ 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 16 @ 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
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

LGBT AA group

June 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

LGBT AA group

The All-Inclusive Alcoholics Anonymous Group (AA) meeting was formed to be inclusive for all members of the LGBTQIA+ community, as...

Free
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Sunset Yoga at the Mound

June 16 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Sunset Yoga at the Mound

Come join us for a relaxing evening of yoga at the Miamisburg Mound every 1st & 3rd Monday of the...

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11:00 am - 1:00 pm

ShowDogs HotDogs

June 17 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 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 - 8:00 pm Recurring

Schmidt’s Sausage Truck

June 17 @ 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 17 @ 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 17 @ 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...

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Tai Chi & Qigong at the River

June 17 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Tai Chi & Qigong at the River

Offered by Immortal Tree Qigong. Each hour-long Tai Chi & Qigong session will start with breathing exercises, warm up, and...

Free
7:00 pm

Reading: Vignettes of The Belonging Project

June 17 @ 7:00 pm

Reading: Vignettes of The Belonging Project

join us for a public reading of the second draft of Vignettes of The Belonging Project at The Loft Theatre...

Free
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

A Juneteenth Discussion

June 17 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

A Juneteenth Discussion

Presenter Karen D. Brame of Special Collections and esteemed guests of the community share on the past, present and future...

7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Trivia with Rob

June 17 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Recurring

Trivia with Rob

Come test your brain, enjoy great food and drinks, and have some fun!

+ 1 More
5:00 am - 9:00 pm Recurring

Free Wednesdays in June at the YMCA!

June 18 @ 5:00 am - 9:00 pm Recurring

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
9:45 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

ILLYS Fire Pizza

June 18 @ 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 18 @ 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
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

ACutAbove-Schnitzel&More

June 18 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

ACutAbove-Schnitzel&More

Pork Schnitzel Sandwich A German Classic, Pork loin, lettuce, tomato and secret sauce on a kaiser bun $13.00 Chicken Schnitzel...

11:00 am - 1:30 pm

What The Taco?!

June 18 @ 11:00 am - 1:30 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 - 9:30 pm

Spass Nacht 2025: An Austrian Festival

June 18 @ 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Spass Nacht 2025: An Austrian Festival

In honor of Kettering’s sister city, Steyr, Austria, we celebrate with a Spass Nacht (translation: Fun Night). Strap on your...

Free
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

Community Fitness Bootcamp

June 18 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

Community Fitness Bootcamp

Join The Unit for an exciting bootcamp workout that will take you through RiverScape in a whole new way. Whether...

Free
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Pride Month Panel Discussion: LGBTQIA+ Allyship & Inclusivity

June 18 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Pride Month Panel Discussion: LGBTQIA+ Allyship & Inclusivity

will focus on LGBTQIA+ Allyship & Inclusivity, feature a panel discussion led by community leaders and educators, and include an...

Free
+ 3 More
8:00 am - 6:00 pm Recurring

Cinn-Wagon food truck

June 19 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Recurring

Cinn-Wagon food truck

Cinn-Wagon food truck will join us out front at Miami Valley Sports Bar on June 8, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19,...

9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Xenia Community Garage Sale

June 19 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Xenia Community Garage Sale

Browse through gently used and new items from the residents at Reserves of Xenia. Like any garage sale, you're bound...

11:00 am - 3:00 pm

The Fairborn Juneteenth Celebration

June 19 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

The Fairborn Juneteenth Celebration

This "Did you know" was brought to you by the Fairborn Lion's Club. On June 19th, 1865, the Union Soldiers...

11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Cousins Maine Lobster Truck

June 19 @ 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Cousins Maine Lobster Truck

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Yellow Springs Juneteenth celebration

June 19 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Yellow Springs Juneteenth celebration

The community is invited to join the Coretta Scott King Center at Antioch College and the Yellow Springs Juneteenth Committee...

2:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Springboro Juneteenth Jubilee Blood Drive

June 19 @ 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Springboro Juneteenth Jubilee Blood Drive

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VERSITI AT SOUTHWEST CHURCH!No matter the color of our skin, we all have the...

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

A Midsummer’s Reading Bash

June 19 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

A Midsummer’s Reading Bash

Have you been working hard to “Color Our World” for the Teen Summer Reading Program recently? If so, come relax...

Free
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Lebanon Farmers Market

June 19 @ 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...

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8:00 am - 9:00 am

African American Community Fund Annual Breakfast Meeting

June 20 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

African American Community Fund Annual Breakfast Meeting

The Dayton Foundation’s African American Community Fund cordially invites you to its Annual Fundraising Breakfast Meeting on Friday, June 20,...

Free
9:00 am - 3:30 pm Recurring

Xenia Community Garage Sale

June 20 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Recurring

Xenia Community Garage Sale

Browse through gently used and new items from the residents at Reserves of Xenia. Like any garage sale, you're bound...

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

Cruise In at the Roadhouse

June 20 @ 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....

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Sketcher Social Session: Advanced Drawing

June 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Sketcher Social Session: Advanced Drawing

Sketcher Social Session: Advanced Drawing Join in the fun with fellow sketching enthusiasts for an in-depth experience with drawing. Each...

$40
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark

June 20 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark

Join us every Friday night at 6pm for Dayton's Best LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark at Miami Valley Sports Bar!...

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Vandalia Flight Fest

June 20 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Vandalia Flight Fest

New this year is the Flight Fest Presented by the Dayton Air Show! This is a FREE community event that...

Free
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Spirited Night in the Park – A Craft Beer & Seltzer Tasting

June 20 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Spirited Night in the Park – A Craft Beer & Seltzer Tasting

Come enjoy an evening of lively music and craft brews in Arcanum's lovely Ivester Park. In exchange for your entry...

$33.85
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Robbie Fulks

June 20 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Robbie Fulks

June 20 @ 7:00 PM Free Admission Series: Country/Bluegrass Series Genre: Bluegrass Robbie Fulks, a founding father of the alt-country...

Free
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8:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Yellow Springs Farmers Market

June 21 @ 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 - 12:00 pm Recurring

Downtown Franklin Farmers Market

June 21 @ 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 Recurring

Oakwood Farmers Market

June 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

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 21 @ 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 - 2:00 pm Recurring

Shiloh Farmers Market

June 21 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Shiloh Farmers Market

The farmers’ market is located on the corner of Main St. & Philadelphia Dr, in the parking lot of Shiloh...

9:00 am - 3:30 pm Recurring

Xenia Community Garage Sale

June 21 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Recurring

Xenia Community Garage Sale

Browse through gently used and new items from the residents at Reserves of Xenia. Like any garage sale, you're bound...

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Dayton Air Show

June 21 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Dayton Air Show

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds The Thunderbirds will headline the 2025 Dayton Air Show. READ MORE U.S. Army Golden Knights Formed...

$35
10:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

Sculpt with Speakeasy

June 21 @ 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...

+ 22 More
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Downtown Troy Farmers’ Market

June 22 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Downtown Troy Farmers’ Market

Downtown Troy Farmers' Market will run Saturday mornings 9:00 am to 12:00 pm from June 22nd, 2013 through September 21st,...

9:00 am - 6:00 pm Recurring

Dayton Air Show

June 22 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Recurring

Dayton Air Show

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds The Thunderbirds will headline the 2025 Dayton Air Show. READ MORE U.S. Army Golden Knights Formed...

$35
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

The Historic Oregon District Summer Garden Tour!

June 22 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

The Historic Oregon District Summer Garden Tour!

⚘️ Enjoy a self-guided tour through vibrant private gardens and explore the natural beauty that makes the neighborhood so unique....

$25
11:00 am - 12:30 pm Recurring

Gelato Making Adventure

June 22 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Recurring

Gelato Making Adventure

$20
11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Kid’s Pasta Class

June 22 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Kid’s Pasta Class

Kid's Pasta Class (For Ages 3-7) Bring your littles in for a fun hands-on pasta making where we'll hand-mix dough...

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Lazy Baker Pizza Maker

June 22 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Lazy Baker Pizza Maker

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

Gem City Groundlings presents Macbeth!

June 22 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

Gem City Groundlings presents Macbeth!

Gem City Groundlings presents Macbeth! After a prophecy predicts his reign, MacBeth, urged by Lady MacBeth, kills King Duncan. Consumed...

$15 – $25
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

The Wild Women of Winedale

June 22 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

The Wild Women of Winedale

Young at Heart Players presents THE WILD WOMEN OF WINEDALE by Jamie Wooten, Jessie Jones, and Nicholas Hope Fanny, Jef,...

$12 – $15
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