• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to secondary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • Event Calendar
    • Submit An Event
  • About Us
    • Our Contributors
    • Subscribe
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Where to Pick up Dayton937
  • Arts & Entertainment
    • Art Exhibits
    • Comedy
    • On Screen Dayton
    • On Screen Dayton Reviews
    • Road Trippin’
      • Cincinnati
      • Columbus
      • Indianapolis
    • Spectator Sports
    • Street-Level Art
    • Visual Arts
  • Dayton Dining
    • Happy Hours Around Town
    • Local Restaurants Open On Monday
    • Patio Dining in the Miami Valley
    • 937’s Boozy Brunch Guide
    • Dog Friendly Patio’s in the Miami Valley
    • Restaurants with Private Dining Rooms
    • Dayton Food Trucks
    • Quest
    • Ten Questions
  • Dayton Music
    • Music Calendar
  • Active Living
    • Canoeing/Kayaking
    • Cycling
    • Hiking/Backpacking
    • Runners

Dayton937

Things to do in Dayton | Restaurants, Theatre, Music and More

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

songwriter

Enjoy the first Songwriter Showcase at The Brightside!

May 6, 2019 By LIbby Ballengee

Dayton’s newest music venue, The Brightside, is presenting its first Songwriter Showcase this Wednesday May 8th, 2019. The venue has two spaces for music, a large ballroom for larger concerts and events, and a smaller listening room, that is ideal for intimate evenings such as this special showcase.

The evening starts off at 8pm with Jack Ballengee Morris performing his all original songs, accompanied by Peter Fox on cello. Morris, a 4th-generation Appalachian singer-songwriter, originally from Clay County, West Virginia. His music is planted firmly by his roots but allows for the influences of Ramblin’ Jack, John Prine, Bob Dylan and Daniel Johnston.

At 9pm, Dayton’s own Amber Hargett takes the stage. Amber received raved reviews from her recent album release performance, and has been in the Top 5 Best Sellers at Dayton’s Omega Music record store. Amber Hargett blends folk, rock, pop, roots and soul sounds into her unique storytelling style. Her writing attempts to balance honesty with empathy and reflect truths about faith, life, and relationships.

The evening closes with a 10pm set from Closest Relative, coming to Dayton for the first time from Columbus. After a 2015 motorcycle accident took two fingers from his left hand, longtime guitarist Jack O’Connell adopted a new playing style and started performing solo as Closest Relative. His music is characterized by intricate two-fingered guitar work, and earnest lyrics. His latest EP “This Tree is Base” expands on his previous EP “Messes” and unfurls his songwriting in unexpected directions.

Making this show extra special is the live art happening on site. Artists Etch and Tiffany Clark will be creating the Dayton skyline outside the venue as a permanent art piece! Very cool. This promises to be a Wednesday evening out that you won’t want to miss!

How to Go?

The Brightside Music & Event Venue

Wednesday May 8, 2019

Doors 7pm. Show 8-11pm.

$7 admission.

All ages welcome

Filed Under: Dayton Music, DMM's Best Bets, Downtown Dayton, The Featured Articles, Visual Arts Tagged With: arts, bands, Brightside, concert, Dayton, Dayton Music, Dayton Ohio, Downtown Dayton, Events, showcase, singer, songwriter, Things to Do, Things to do in Dayton

PorchFest – 40 Mini-Concerts In One Day

August 21, 2018 By LIbby Ballengee

Play Music on The Porch Day started out as an idea…“What if for one day everything stopped…and we all just listened to the music?”

Even though this seems like a simple idea, if it worked, it could produce profound results. So in 2013 the organizers of the first “Play on a Porch Day” decided to share this idea with the world and to their surprise the idea spread even faster than they could have ever imagined.

In 2017 thousands of musicians from at least 40 countries and over 400 cities – including Dayton for the first time – participated and the movement continues to grow every day. Musicians from across the globe, regardless of their differences, are finding common ground through music.

This year Dayton again participates in this growing international music phenomenon as the now annual event known as Dayton Porchfest, a free, family friendly event for all ages. The festivities take place in the historic St. Anne’s Hill neighborhood, just east of downtown. There you will find over 40 live Dayton musical acts performing on home owner’s porches. Not only do you get to listen to music all afternoon, you get to experience one of Dayton’s most charming neighborhoods!

This event celebrates Dayton’s rich and diverse music scene, with musicians and bands covering funk and blues to indie rock and jazz, classical and country, to bluegrass and old time muisc that has deep Appalachian roots here. This event also celebrates our “Welcome Dayton” spirit that has contributed to a significant influx of immigrants and refugees over the past decade.

Dayton Porchfest is organized by The Collaboratory, a non-profit incubator for community enterprises and initiatives, located on Courthouse Square. Proceeds from Porchfest go to benefit The Collaboratory. Tips for the musicians are appreciated!

St Anne’s is home to the Fifth Street Brew Pub, who will be open during the festivities. Four food trucks will also be on site, including: McNasty’s, Courtland’s Mobile Grill, Pa’s Pork, Chi-Dogs, and Gary’s Italian Ice. Be sure to scroll below for map and music schedule.

How to Go?

When: Saturday August 25th from 1:30pm – 7pm aka “International Play on the Porch” Day. See schedule below.

Where: Throughout St. Anne’s Hill Historic District located between 4th and Josie St. Please do not park in the neighborhood. Parking is available at the Liederkranz building, Stivers High School, Becker Electric, RSC Graphics, and Miami Valley Gasket. Signs will be present. See map below.

Cost: Free!

Ages: All ages welcome

Remember to bring: Sunscreen, chair, and umbrella (just in case!)

Take photos? Please use #DaytonPorchfest #MusicOnTheHill #DiscoverDayton

Filed Under: Charity Events, Dayton Music, DMM's Best Bets, Downtown Dayton, Getting Involved, Street-Level Art, The Featured Articles, Urban Living Tagged With: #daytonfood, all-ages, bands, benefit, Collaboratory, community, Dayton, Dayton Music, Dayton Ohio, DaytonDining, daytonmostmetro, Downtown Dayton, food, free, fundraiser, Porch, Porchfest, rock, singer, songwriter, summer, Things to Do, Things to do in Dayton

Local listening room welcomes folk singer Laurie McClain on First Friday

May 4, 2018 By LIbby Ballengee

Dayton has been missing having a true “listening room” since the closing of Canal Street Tavern. The Brightside, a new music venue downtown, is looking to fill that void. 

On First Friday, May 4, 2018, they welcome Laurie McClain, a folk singer / songwriter all the way from Los Angeles. While Laurie accompanies herself expressively on guitar, ukulele, viola, and harmonica, it’s her honey voice that soothes and her powerful lyrics that heal hearts. Reminiscent of 60s/70s folk, her songs are messages of hope for a weary world.

Here’s what a few of her fellow singer-songwriters have to say about Laurie:

“Will very much touch your emotions in a most valuable way.” -Steve Forbert

“Laurie has got to be from another planet. I’ve never met anyone – except maybe Richie Havens – who is so open-hearted and full of love for humanity, yet who appears to experience life on a different plane than everybody else. Her music is as innocent as it is informed by experience, as playful as it is rooted, and as detail-oriented as it is grand in scope.” -Devon Sproule

“Laurie turns each venue into her own living room, and each listener into a new friend with her disarming humor and passionate performance. She is a gem of uniqueness and authenticity.” -Michael Kearns

“Laurie is a true artist. She opens hearts and sings from a place of depth and love. She held my tough NYC audience with her masterful storytelling, strong lyrics and vulnerable voice, moving them to tears and laughter.” -Kathryn’s House Concert Series (NYC)

How to Go?

The Brightside Event & Music Venue at 905 E 3rd St Dayton, OH 45403

Friday May 4, 2018. Performance from 7-10pm.

$5 admission

All Ages

Free off-street parking

 

Filed Under: Arts & Entertainment, Dayton Music Tagged With: Dayton, Dayton Music, downtown, First Friday, folk, Laurie McClain, singer, songwriter, The Brightside

The Theater Of The Strange

December 15, 2010 By J.T. Ryder Leave a Comment

Comedian Dow Thomas Reminisces About The Dayton Comedy Scene

12/15/10

            It’s very rare for someone to be able to meet any of the people that were instrumental in warping the needle on their moral compass. For example, in the future, the odds are astronomically against my kids ever meeting up with Snooki, the creator of Grand Theft Auto or any or the Real Housewives of Poughkeepsie. I, however, was able to talk with one of the people who were instrumental in changing my vision and giving me the ability to see the world through laughing eyes: Dow Thomas. Dow is a musician, comedian and actor, who was, at one time, a script writer and musician for the notoriously wonderful local program shown on channel 22 and hosted by Dr. Creep called Shock Theater…a show that I was an avid fan of when I was a kid.

I was able to speak with Dow recently from his Floridahome. The first question I asked was whether or not Shock Theater was his introduction into the world of comedy.

“No. I was actually doing comedy in 1972, but at that time there weren’t any comedy clubs, so I was just doing comedy along with my music. I got with Dr. Creep in the late seventies when it was called Saturday Night Dead because they had him on after Saturday Night Live, so it was kind of a neat spot.” Dow reflected on the first time he was on Dr. Creep’s show, saying, “I wrote The Ballad of Dr. Creep and went on there with my girlfriend at the time, Astrid Socrates. I remember some of the early stuff. It was juvenile jokes and stuff, but that was what they (the television station) wanted because they wanted everything clean, stupid and quick.”

If there were no comedy clubs, what venues did he perform in? Dow told me that he would just play in the local bars, places like the Trolley Stop, The Bar and The Iron Boar.

“I would get hired as a musician/entertainer and just add in the comedy in between songs. I would always put on masks and stuff…I just can’t help myself from clowning around. I’d have the gig and eventually I had bands, but when I clowned around, everyone clowned around with me. What was always part of the show was me being stupid.” Dow said. “Sailcats was one of the early comedy songs I wrote which got people to throwing plates at me and that just started it all. We used to sing The Wonderful World of Toilet Paper and we used to TP all the clubs like Clancy’s and the old Wiley’s, which was The Iron Boar originally. But comedy was always a thing with me.”

Since this was predating the eighties comedy boom, I wondered how the comedy scene evolved inDayton. After talking with Dow over an hour, I got a sense of how paradoxically brutal and liberating the process was.

“I was doing The Iron Boar only on Sundays and Wiley had hired me to do it by myself and so I basically got rid of the band…but I still had jam sessions. I was primarily a single act and that’s when I went almost strictly comedy. Back then, I had to do five hours, like from nine to two in the morning, so you had to have a lot of material.” Dow added a couple of memories from the early days ofDaytoncomedy, saying, “We had a comedy night on Tuesdays…and people still bitched about the dollar door charge! It was just crazy. I remember D.L. Stewart came in and did a little bit one night and then wrote an article about the experience.”

Since he had seen the whole evolution of the comedy scene, I wondered whether he felt that it had become too rigid, too structured.

“Yeah…yeah I do. Back then I could have Emo Philips come in and do twenty minutes and then I’d get a chance to go to the bathroom. Then maybe Judy Tenuta would come in and do twenty to thirty minutes…and then I’d get a chance to go to the bathroom.” Dow related that, “For me, I thought it should go on all night because I had been out to the Comedy Store and all of these places. I mean, I had moved out toL.A.in 1983 and I spent a couple of years out there going to different clubs. Back then, nobody closed their bar after the show. A lot of times, we’d all be up doing improv.”

Dow was not a native resident of Dayton, having moved here to attend Wright State, but he quickly adopted the city as his own. He became a habitué of the Arcade, the local bars and the dinner clubs ofDayton. I asked when he had moved from Dayton to his current residence inFlorida.

“Uh…let’s see (yelling to his wife)…Kay! When did we move down here? What year was that? 1997.” Dow the related a funny anecdote. “After we moved, aDaytonnewspaper im

 

mediately voted me the funniest man inDayton…then they did it again the next year. They voted me the funniest man inDaytonfor two straight years and I wasn’t even living there!”

The paper in question used to be called The Dayton Voice…then Impact Weekly…and now it is known as the Dayton City Paper. Maybe we were just still pretending that our Uncle Dow hadn’t left our fair city.

[yframe url=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llpMWbmXDY0&list=PLC369CAD7BFD06170&index=1&feature=plpp_video’]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: comedian, Comedy, comic, Dayton, Dayton Music, Dow Thomas, funny, guitar, humor, humorous, J.T. Ryder, memorial, musician, ohio, Sailcats, song, songwriter, Tribute, Wiley's Comedy Niteclub

Droopy Drew Donisi: El Dago Diablo

July 1, 2009 By J.T. Ryder Leave a Comment

“Droopy” Drew Discusses Donnie Baker, Motor Boatin’ And Fun

Hailing from the deep south (somewhere around the Franklin, Ohio area), “Droopy” Drew Donisi takes the stage brandishing a guitar to play his own originally warped southern rock tinged tunes. Drew’s approach to comedy is open, engaging the audience with his sincere bouts of storytelling interspersed with original melodies.

“I don’t want to complain and I don’t want to get on stage and bitch about anything.” Drew said during a recent interview. “I just want to tell a story that I may have made up, but it’s going to be a funny ass story.”

Headlining at Wiley’s brings this local comedian full circle as he had originally started his comedic career performing open mic sessions there.

“I did the open mic thing there on Sunday nights, trying out new material and ideas that I had and that’s where I came up with all my songs.” Drew reflected. “You know those open mic nights were just having fun.”

Fun seems to be the watchword of Drew’s performances. He seems to be more concerned about giving the audience a brief respite from their daily concerns and allow them the just let loose, have fun and possibly sing along to one of his many original songs. Some of his could be seen as purely sophomoric, but again, they are purely just for fun. I asked him about the process of writing the songs, whether the melody comes first and the words are hung upon it or if the tune is written around the words…and where did he come up with the ideas for the songs?

            “Well, like that Motor Boatin’ song.” he said. “I saw somebody with big (globular mounds of flesh found on the chests of females)…I know you can’t write that in the article, but…and I was like, ‘Holy smokes!’ and I just started thinking that there are a lot of things that I like to do, but that is one of the things that I love to do, so I just made the whole song about things that I like to do, but the one thing I love to do is motor boatin’.”

And no, if you don’t know what motor boating is, I’m not going to tell you. That’s what the Internet is for. While this and some of Drew’s other songs are riddled with sexual innuendos, a lot of his material is extremely accessible by all audiences. His humor and prowess with the guitar even caught the eye of the Bob and Tom camp. Drew has opened for Donnie Baker on several occasion (the most recently being in Indianapolis in April) and has appeared on the Bob and Tom Show. I asked Drew to fill in the details on how he came to meet Donnie Baker.

“I featured for Dwight York at Wiley’s last year and Donnie came in and did two shows. Dwight moved down to feature and I moved down to opener.” he related, “which, as you know, when they bring somebody big in, the opener usually gets dropped. So Rob (Haney, owner of Wiley’s) kept me in the rotation. So, I hit it off with the band and Donnie was really easy to work with.”

            Drew’s direct approach and unpretentious acceptance of what he wants his comedy to convey has made him a favorite son of not only Wiley’s, but many other venues around the country. His good natured demeanor reflects in the honest answer that he gave me pertaining to what he wanted audiences to take away from his shows:

“All I’m trying to do when I’m doing my comedy is to give the audience the chance to forget about the crap outside the doors.” he said. “When they come in, it’s just stupid humor. It’s nothing that you have to think about. It’s nothing that you really have to know any politics. It’s just a good time out with your friends and a guy that will make you laugh.”

(Writer’s Note: Sadly, Drew passed away suddenly on March 10th, 2012. You will be missed by many “Droopy.”)

[yframe url=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUqCubmyMnU’]

Filed Under: Comedy Tagged With: comedian, Comedy, comic, Donisi, Drew, Droopy, guitar, J.T. Ryder, motor boatin', musician, song, songwriter, Wiley's Comedy Niteclub

Primary Sidebar

Submit An Event to Dayton937

- Featured Events -

Loading view.
  • Previous week
  • Next week

Claybourne GRILLE

10:30 am
Kettering Health Main Campus

$1 Oysters

11:00 am
Club Oceano

$3 Burger Night

5:00 pm
Bullwinkle's Top Hat Bistro

Trivia Shark

6:00 pm
Buffalo Wild Wings Englewood

Trivia at The Greene

6:30 pm
The Pub

Open audition for DIAL “M” FOR MURDER

7:00 pm
Dayton Theatre Guild

Trivia Night

7:00 pm
Warped Wing Barrel Room & Smokery

Cocktails 102: Gin Cocktails

7:00 pm
Whisperz Speakeasy

THE GRATEFUL DEAD MOVIE

7:30 pm
The Neon
+ 1 More

Grand Opening

9:00 am
Dunkin' Beavercreek

Freakin Ricans

11:00 am
Kettering Hospital

Bike Night

6:00 pm
The Flying Pig

Party with a Purpose

6:00 pm
Dayton Beer Company

Cinn- Wagon

6:00 pm
Miami Valley Sports Bar

Fall Color and Garden Maintenance

6:30 pm
Dayton Metro Library - Miami Township Branch

The Hathaways

7:00 pm
Wright Station

Open audition for DIAL “M” FOR MURDER

7:00 pm
Dayton Theatre Guild

Trivia Shark TUESDAY

7:00 pm
Mr Boro's Tavern

Trivia Night

7:00 pm
Wings Sports Bar and Grille- Dixie
+ 2 More

Grantseeking Basics for Nonprofits

10:00 am
Dayton Metro Library - West Carrollton Branch

Illy’s Fire Pizza

10:00 am
Amazon Fulfillment Center

Claybourne GRILLE

10:30 am
Kettering Health Main Campus

Freakin Ricans Food Truck

11:00 am

Trotwood Community Market (presented by American Legion Post 613)

3:00 pm
Old Salem Mall

Miamisburg Farmers Market

3:00 pm
Miamisburg Christian Church

Rolling Easy

5:00 pm
Devil Wind Brewing

Beginners’ Pilates

6:30 pm
Franklin-Springboro Public Libary

Trivia Night

7:00 pm
On Par Entertainment

Trivia Night at Alematic

7:00 pm
Alematic Artisan Ales

Live Trivia

7:00 pm
Star City Brewing Company
+ 3 More

What The Taco?!

10:00 am
Kettering Health Main Campus

Cousins Main Lobster

11:00 am
Tractor Supply Co.

ShowDogs HotDogs

11:00 am
Dayton Va Farmer's Market

Members’ Call for Entry

3:00 pm
The Contemporary Dayton

$10 Tini Time every Thursday

4:00 pm
Whisperz Speakeasy

“The Play That Goes Wrong!”

6:00 pm
la comedia

Shellabrate the End of Summer

6:00 pm
Coldwater Cafe

Fun Trivia! Prizes!

7:00 pm
Bock Family Brewing

Gentle Yoga Flow as the Sun Sets

7:30 pm
Deeds Point

Happy Together Tour 2025

8:00 pm
Fraze Pavilion
+ 2 More

Members’ Call for Entry

11:00 am
The Contemporary Dayton

Beckers SMASH-tastic Burgers

4:00 pm
Xenia Food Truck Rally

Wrappin&rollincafe

4:00 pm
Full Circle Brewgarden

“The Play That Goes Wrong!”

6:00 pm
la comedia

World Premiere of The Forest

6:00 pm
Cinepolis Dayton

Cigar & Beer Pairing

6:00 pm
Bock Family Brewing

LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark

6:00 pm
Miami Valley Sports Bar

Cinn- Wagon

6:00 pm
Miami Valley Sports Bar

Alter Fest

6:00 pm
Alter High School

Goat Yoga at the Park

7:00 pm
The Park at Austin Landing Miamisburg OH

A Raisin in the Sun

8:00 pm
Dayton Theatre Guild
+ 3 More

Cars and Coffee

8:00 am
Austin Landing

Auditions for Scrooge The Musical

9:00 am
La Comedia

Whole Salmon Sidewalk Sale

10:00 am
Dorothy Lane Market

The Fair at New Boston

10:00 am
George Rogers Clark Park

Claybourne GRILLE

10:30 am
Kettering Health Main Campus

Opening Weekend Ohio Renaissance Festival

10:30 am
Renaissance Park

Ren Fest Opening Weekend

10:30 am
Renaissance Park

Members’ Call for Entry

11:00 am
The Contemporary Dayton

Squack’s Snack Shack

12:00 pm
Devil Wind Brewing

August Afternoon Tea

12:00 pm
Manna Uptown

Cotton Candy Festival & Food Truck Rally

12:00 pm
Hobson Freedom Park

ACutAbove-Schnitzel&More

12:00 pm
Yellow Springs Brewery

Alter Fest!

12:00 pm
Alter High School

Documentary Film Screening: “Trail Markers”

1:00 pm
Dayton Metro Library - Miami Township Branch

Botanical Tie Dye

1:00 pm
Edward A. Dixon Gallery

A Raisin in the Sun

5:00 pm
Dayton Theatre Guild

The Tippapalooza Music Festival

5:00 pm
Downtown Tipp City

Reggae Fest

5:30 pm
Levitt Pavilion

Moonlight Bike Ride

7:00 pm
Greene County Parks and Trails Headquarters
+ 12 More

The Fair at New Boston

10:00 am
George Rogers Clark Park

Kettering Holiday At Home

10:00 am
Lincoln Park Commons

Claybourne GRILLE

10:30 am
Kettering Health Main Campus

Filled Pasta Class

11:00 am
Grist

Alter Fest!

12:00 pm
Alter High School

Illy’s Fire Pizza

1:00 pm
Yellow Springs Brewery

ILLYS Fire Pizza

1:00 pm
Yellow Springs Brewery

A Raisin in the Sun

3:00 pm
Dayton Theatre Guild

Cinn- Wagon

4:00 pm
Miami Valley Sports Bar
+ 1 More

Week of Events

Mon 25

Tue 26

Wed 27

Thu 28

Fri 29

Sat 30

Sun 31

10:30 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Claybourne GRILLE

August 25 @ 10:30 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Claybourne GRILLE

11:00 am - 9:00 pm Recurring

$1 Oysters

August 25 @ 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

$1
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

$3 Burger Night

August 25 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Recurring

$3 Burger Night

From 5-10pm you can choose from the following: for $3 - it's a plain burger on a bun, $4 -...

$3
6:00 pm Recurring

Trivia Shark

August 25 @ 6:00 pm Recurring

Trivia Shark

the best Live Trivia in town AND help our host, the lovely Joselyn celebrate her birthday!! Don't forget $4 Margaritas...

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Trivia at The Greene

August 25 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Recurring

Trivia at The Greene

Got a case of the Mondays?  Come in and enjoy a night of trivia, good food, drinks, and company. Join...

Free
7:00 pm

Open audition for DIAL “M” FOR MURDER

August 25 @ 7:00 pm

Open audition for DIAL “M” FOR MURDER

Open audition notice for DIAL "M" FOR MURDERby Frederick Knott Auditions will be held Mon & Tue, Aug 25 &...

7:00 pm Recurring

Trivia Night

August 25 @ 7:00 pm Recurring

Trivia Night

We're excited to share that Monday night is now TRIVIA NIGHT at WW Springboro! This evening at 7pm! It's free...

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cocktails 102: Gin Cocktails

August 25 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cocktails 102: Gin Cocktails

Join us Monday, August 25th from 7-9pm for the second edition of our cocktail class as we explore the classic...

$75.00
+ 1 More
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Grand Opening

August 26 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Grand Opening

The grand opening will be 9 to 11 am Aug. 26. The first 100 Dunkin’ Rewards Members in line at...

11:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Freakin Ricans

August 26 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Freakin Ricans

6:00 pm

Bike Night

August 26 @ 6:00 pm

Bike Night

The weather forecast appears favorable for a great ride! DJ music will be provided courtesy of Harley Davidson of Xenia....

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Party with a Purpose

August 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Party with a Purpose

Join us for an evening of fun and impact at Party With a Purpose, supporting United Way of the Greater...

6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

Cinn- Wagon

August 26 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

Cinn- Wagon

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Fall Color and Garden Maintenance

August 26 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Fall Color and Garden Maintenance

Learn how to prepare your garden for fall with autumn-friendly flowers and essential maintenance tips to prepare your garden for next...

7:00 pm

The Hathaways

August 26 @ 7:00 pm

The Hathaways

classic rock from the 60's, 70's and 80's

Free
7:00 pm Recurring

Open audition for DIAL “M” FOR MURDER

August 26 @ 7:00 pm Recurring

Open audition for DIAL “M” FOR MURDER

Open audition notice for DIAL "M" FOR MURDERby Frederick Knott Auditions will be held Mon & Tue, Aug 25 &...

+ 2 More
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Grantseeking Basics for Nonprofits

August 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Grantseeking Basics for Nonprofits

This workshop will discuss successful grantseeking strategies, including finding the right funder, planning your project and crafting your proposal. Learn...

10:00 am - 3:15 pm Recurring

Illy’s Fire Pizza

August 27 @ 10:00 am - 3:15 pm Recurring

Illy’s 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 - 2:00 pm Recurring

Claybourne GRILLE

August 27 @ 10:30 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Claybourne GRILLE

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Freakin Ricans Food Truck

August 27 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Freakin Ricans Food Truck

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Trotwood Community Market (presented by American Legion Post 613)

August 27 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Trotwood Community Market (presented by American Legion Post 613)

A celebration of locally sourced foods and products from small businesses in Trotwood and the surrounding communities! Stop by and...

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Miamisburg Farmers Market

August 27 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Recurring

Miamisburg Farmers Market

Miamisburg Farmers MarketAt Miamisburg Christian Church parking lot.1146 E. Central Ave in Miamisburg.Fresh Produce, sweet treats, food trucks and more..

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Rolling Easy

August 27 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Rolling Easy

Mobile food trailer w/ freshly made street food: crispy wonton rolls filled with fresh ingredients, prime rib sliders, quesadillas &...

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

Beginners’ Pilates

August 27 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Recurring

Beginners’ Pilates

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

+ 3 More
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

What The Taco?!

August 28 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

What The Taco?!

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

11:00 am - 2:30 pm

Cousins Main Lobster

August 28 @ 11:00 am - 2:30 pm

Cousins Main Lobster

11:00 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

ShowDogs HotDogs

August 28 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Recurring

ShowDogs HotDogs

All Beef Hot Dogs, Walking Tacos, Nachos, and Quesadillas! Veggie options available

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Members’ Call for Entry

August 28 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Members’ Call for Entry

Exhibition Dates: Sep 12-Oct 11, 2025 Artwork Drop-off: Aug 28, 3-7 p; Aug 29-30, 11 a-6 p Open to all...

Free
4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

$10 Tini Time every Thursday

August 28 @ 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

$10 Tini Time every Thursday

Every Thursday night at Whisperz Speakeasy we'll be handcrafting an array of different fabulous martinis for just $10 each. Come...

Free
6:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

“The Play That Goes Wrong!”

August 28 @ 6:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

“The Play That Goes Wrong!”

Welcome to opening night of Cornley University Drama Society's production of The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly...

6:00 pm

Shellabrate the End of Summer

August 28 @ 6:00 pm

Shellabrate the End of Summer

we will have:mussels sambucaahi tuna tartareoysters rockefellerpaella&& M O R E  

$69
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Fun Trivia! Prizes!

August 28 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

Fun Trivia! Prizes!

Please join us every Thursday from 7-9 for trivia at Bock Family Brewing!  Prizes available for 1st and 2nd place...

Free
+ 2 More
11:00 am - 6:00 pm Recurring

Members’ Call for Entry

August 29 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Recurring

Members’ Call for Entry

Exhibition Dates: Sep 12-Oct 11, 2025 Artwork Drop-off: Aug 28, 3-7 p; Aug 29-30, 11 a-6 p Open to all...

Free
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Recurring

Beckers SMASH-tastic Burgers

August 29 @ 4:00 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...

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wrappin&rollincafe

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

Wrappin&rollincafe

Southwest Chicken Wrap Marinated Chicken, Cheddar Cheese, Zesty Cilantro Lime Sauce, Black Beans/Grilled Corn Mix, Lettu... $11.00 Club Wrap Marinated...

6:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

“The Play That Goes Wrong!”

August 29 @ 6:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

“The Play That Goes Wrong!”

Welcome to opening night of Cornley University Drama Society's production of The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly...

6:00 pm

World Premiere of The Forest

August 29 @ 6:00 pm

World Premiere of The Forest

Join the cast and crew for the World Premiere of The Forest, based on The Widely Successful 'The Horror Stone...

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cigar & Beer Pairing

August 29 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cigar & Beer Pairing

Beckel's Humidor and Bock Family Brewing are pairing up for a special cigar and beer pairing! These cigars and brews...

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark

August 29 @ 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 - 11:00 pm Recurring

Cinn- Wagon

August 29 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

Cinn- Wagon

+ 3 More
8:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

Cars and Coffee

August 30 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am Recurring

Cars and Coffee

Join SW Ohio's most passionate car enthusiasts with this nationally recognized gathering. As the largest Cars and Coffee gathering in...

Free
9:00 am - 10:00 am

Auditions for Scrooge The Musical

August 30 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Auditions for Scrooge The Musical

Local Auditions--LaComedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, Ohio, is holding an open call audition for its upcoming production of Scrooge: The...

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Whole Salmon Sidewalk Sale

August 30 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Whole Salmon Sidewalk Sale

Featuring wild Alaska Whole Coho Salmon sustainably caught by fishing families, we fly this fresh catch in overnight! Take it...

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

The Fair at New Boston

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

The Fair at New Boston

Meet the heroes and pioneers of early Ohio Labor Day Weekend 2025 August 30th & 31st Experience America’s founding era...

$12 – $20
10:30 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Claybourne GRILLE

August 30 @ 10:30 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Claybourne GRILLE

10:30 am - 7:00 pm

Opening Weekend Ohio Renaissance Festival

August 30 @ 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

Opening Weekend Ohio Renaissance Festival

Autumn marks the start of the season of joy, festivities, and the Ohio Renaissance Festival. This Labor Day weekend, we...

$50.44
10:30 am - 7:00 pm

Ren Fest Opening Weekend

August 30 @ 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

Ren Fest Opening Weekend

Hear ye, hear ye, the Queen announces the opening of the Ohio Renaissance Festival This Labor Day Weekend! Unforgettable Family...

$40
11:00 am - 6:00 pm Recurring

Members’ Call for Entry

August 30 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm Recurring

Members’ Call for Entry

Exhibition Dates: Sep 12-Oct 11, 2025 Artwork Drop-off: Aug 28, 3-7 p; Aug 29-30, 11 a-6 p Open to all...

Free
+ 12 More
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

The Fair at New Boston

August 31 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Recurring

The Fair at New Boston

Meet the heroes and pioneers of early Ohio Labor Day Weekend 2025 August 30th & 31st Experience America’s founding era...

$12 – $20
10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Kettering Holiday At Home

August 31 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Kettering Holiday At Home

Saddle up for a country-themed Labor Day Weekend at Kettering’s Holiday at Home festival! This year’s “Going Country” celebration brings...

10:30 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Claybourne GRILLE

August 31 @ 10:30 am - 2:00 pm Recurring

Claybourne GRILLE

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Filled Pasta Class

August 31 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Filled Pasta Class

Join Chef Casey in a hands-on culinary adventure and learn what makes our pasta so delicious! You'll try your hand...

$128
12:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

Alter Fest!

August 31 @ 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm Recurring

Alter Fest!

Rides and Games all Weekend! One of South Dayton's premier events hosted over the Labor Day weekend Aug 30-Sept 1,...

Free
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Illy’s Fire Pizza

August 31 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

Illy’s Fire Pizza

We are a mobile wood fired pizza company that specialize in turkey products such as Turkey pepperoni, Italian Turkey sausage,...

1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Recurring

ILLYS Fire Pizza

August 31 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 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,...

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

A Raisin in the Sun

August 31 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

A Raisin in the Sun

The Younger family dreams of more. But in 1950s Chicago, racism, redlining, and hard luck sear even the smallest hopes...

$19 – $26
+ 1 More
View Calendar

Join the Dayton937 Newsletter!

Trust us with your email address and we'll send you our most important updates!
Email:  
For Email Marketing you can trust
Back to Top

Copyright © 2025 Dayton Most Metro · Terms & Conditions · Log in