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SUMMARY:Dayton Black Women's Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us May 21–24 at The Neon for four days celebrating Black women in cinema with powerful short films from around the country\, our Opening Night premiere of Basement People\, a free workshop at the Dayton Metro Library\, a special Barbara O. tribute with legendary filmmaker Zeinabu irene Davis\, and our Closing Night 30th anniversary screening of The Watermelon Woman alongside our Hometown Heroes Shorts Program \n\n\nThis year is bigger\, bolder\, and more intentional than ever. We cannot wait to celebrate with y’all.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re kicking off year three of the Dayton Black Women’s Film Festival under this year’s theme\, “Black women educating through film\,” a reflection of the ways our stories teach\, heal\, and preserve culture across generations.\nJoin us for our Opening Night Shorts Program\, featuring a curated selection of films from Black women filmmakers across the country whose voices continue to shape the future of cinema.\nThe evening begins with our Patio Party at 6:30 PM at THE NEON\, followed by a collection of short films at 7:30 PM. The program will also feature a special hometown screening of YOU CHANGED ME\, a film shot in Dayton 10 years ago by the festival’s founder\, Ange Mitchell\, bringing the festival full circle in both place and purpose.\nFollowing the shorts program\, we will present the Dayton premiere of award-winning filmmaker Christine Swanson’s BASEMENT PEOPLE\, followed by an exclusive Q&A with the director.\nTickets – just $13.50 each – are on sale now.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Dayton Black Women’s Film Festival continues at THE NEON on Saturday\, May 23. Following the workshop with the Dayton Metro Library\, we invite you into a truly unforgettable cinematic experience rooted in this year’s theme\, “Black women educating through film.”\nCelebrate the 35th anniversary of A POWERFUL THANG alongside a special screening of Julie Dash’s THE DIARY OF AN AFRICAN NUN\, brought together for a powerful tribute to Dayton’s own BarbaraO and legendary filmmaker Zeinabu Irene Davis\, who will be joining us as a special guest.\nThis is a rare opportunity to witness these films in conversation with one another\, honoring legacy\, place\, and the deep roots of Black cinema right here in Ohio.\nFilm Synopsis – A POWERFUL THANG\nA couple anticipates their first sexual experience together\, where longing\, curiosity\, and vulnerability unfold throughout the course of a single day. As anticipation builds\, it becomes its own language—an art form of desire\, care\, and intention. Centered on a single mother re-entering dating and a jazz musician\, the film gently explores safe sex\, emotional connection\, and the sacredness of Black love and intimacy with tenderness and honesty.\nFilm Synopsis – THE DIARY OF AN AFRICAN NUN\nAdapted from Alice Walker’s short story\, this meditative and poetic film explores faith\, inner conflict\, and identity through the quiet but powerful inner world of a nun grappling with her sense of self and purpose.\nOne Saturday in Afro-Ohio. Only at the Dayton Black Women’s Film Festival!\nTickets are just $13.50 each – on sale now.\n\n\n\nThe Dayton Black Women’s Film Festival’s third year will close on May 24. We close out the festival with a powerful reflection of this year’s theme\, “Black women educating through film\,” by honoring a work that forever shifted the landscape of independent cinema.\nThe evening will begin with our Hometown Heroes Shorts Program\, featuring three local Black women filmmakers whose films are competing for a $500 scholarship award\, highlighting the next generation of storytellers right here in our community.\nFollowing the shorts program\, join us for the 30th anniversary screening of Cheryl Dunye’s THE WATERMELON WOMAN\, a film that boldly redefined narrative\, authorship\, and the archive for Black and queer cinema. As one of the first feature films directed by a Black lesbian filmmaker\, its impact continues to resonate across generations. Film Synopsis – THE WATERMELON WOMAN: “Blending fiction and documentary\, the film follows a young Black filmmaker researching a forgotten Black actress from 1930s Hollywood\, uncovering hidden histories while navigating her own identity\, love life\, and artistic voice.”\nClosing Night is about honoring legacy\, reclaiming history\, and celebrating the stories that continue to educate\, challenge\, and inspire. A perfect ending to a weekend rooted in community\, culture\, and the power of Black women in film. Tickets just $13.50 – on sale now.
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/dayton-black-womens-film-festival/2026-05-24
LOCATION:The Neon\, 130 East Fifth Street\, Dayton\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies / Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260523T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260523T170000
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SUMMARY:Dayton Black Women's Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us May 21–24 at The Neon for four days celebrating Black women in cinema with powerful short films from around the country\, our Opening Night premiere of Basement People\, a free workshop at the Dayton Metro Library\, a special Barbara O. tribute with legendary filmmaker Zeinabu irene Davis\, and our Closing Night 30th anniversary screening of The Watermelon Woman alongside our Hometown Heroes Shorts Program \n\n\nThis year is bigger\, bolder\, and more intentional than ever. We cannot wait to celebrate with y’all.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re kicking off year three of the Dayton Black Women’s Film Festival under this year’s theme\, “Black women educating through film\,” a reflection of the ways our stories teach\, heal\, and preserve culture across generations.\nJoin us for our Opening Night Shorts Program\, featuring a curated selection of films from Black women filmmakers across the country whose voices continue to shape the future of cinema.\nThe evening begins with our Patio Party at 6:30 PM at THE NEON\, followed by a collection of short films at 7:30 PM. The program will also feature a special hometown screening of YOU CHANGED ME\, a film shot in Dayton 10 years ago by the festival’s founder\, Ange Mitchell\, bringing the festival full circle in both place and purpose.\nFollowing the shorts program\, we will present the Dayton premiere of award-winning filmmaker Christine Swanson’s BASEMENT PEOPLE\, followed by an exclusive Q&A with the director.\nTickets – just $13.50 each – are on sale now.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Dayton Black Women’s Film Festival continues at THE NEON on Saturday\, May 23. Following the workshop with the Dayton Metro Library\, we invite you into a truly unforgettable cinematic experience rooted in this year’s theme\, “Black women educating through film.”\nCelebrate the 35th anniversary of A POWERFUL THANG alongside a special screening of Julie Dash’s THE DIARY OF AN AFRICAN NUN\, brought together for a powerful tribute to Dayton’s own BarbaraO and legendary filmmaker Zeinabu Irene Davis\, who will be joining us as a special guest.\nThis is a rare opportunity to witness these films in conversation with one another\, honoring legacy\, place\, and the deep roots of Black cinema right here in Ohio.\nFilm Synopsis – A POWERFUL THANG\nA couple anticipates their first sexual experience together\, where longing\, curiosity\, and vulnerability unfold throughout the course of a single day. As anticipation builds\, it becomes its own language—an art form of desire\, care\, and intention. Centered on a single mother re-entering dating and a jazz musician\, the film gently explores safe sex\, emotional connection\, and the sacredness of Black love and intimacy with tenderness and honesty.\nFilm Synopsis – THE DIARY OF AN AFRICAN NUN\nAdapted from Alice Walker’s short story\, this meditative and poetic film explores faith\, inner conflict\, and identity through the quiet but powerful inner world of a nun grappling with her sense of self and purpose.\nOne Saturday in Afro-Ohio. Only at the Dayton Black Women’s Film Festival!\nTickets are just $13.50 each – on sale now.\n\n\n\nThe Dayton Black Women’s Film Festival’s third year will close on May 24. We close out the festival with a powerful reflection of this year’s theme\, “Black women educating through film\,” by honoring a work that forever shifted the landscape of independent cinema.\nThe evening will begin with our Hometown Heroes Shorts Program\, featuring three local Black women filmmakers whose films are competing for a $500 scholarship award\, highlighting the next generation of storytellers right here in our community.\nFollowing the shorts program\, join us for the 30th anniversary screening of Cheryl Dunye’s THE WATERMELON WOMAN\, a film that boldly redefined narrative\, authorship\, and the archive for Black and queer cinema. As one of the first feature films directed by a Black lesbian filmmaker\, its impact continues to resonate across generations. Film Synopsis – THE WATERMELON WOMAN: “Blending fiction and documentary\, the film follows a young Black filmmaker researching a forgotten Black actress from 1930s Hollywood\, uncovering hidden histories while navigating her own identity\, love life\, and artistic voice.”\nClosing Night is about honoring legacy\, reclaiming history\, and celebrating the stories that continue to educate\, challenge\, and inspire. A perfect ending to a weekend rooted in community\, culture\, and the power of Black women in film. Tickets just $13.50 – on sale now.
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/dayton-black-womens-film-festival/2026-05-23
LOCATION:The Neon\, 130 East Fifth Street\, Dayton\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies / Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260522T170000
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SUMMARY:Dayton Black Women's Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us May 21–24 at The Neon for four days celebrating Black women in cinema with powerful short films from around the country\, our Opening Night premiere of Basement People\, a free workshop at the Dayton Metro Library\, a special Barbara O. tribute with legendary filmmaker Zeinabu irene Davis\, and our Closing Night 30th anniversary screening of The Watermelon Woman alongside our Hometown Heroes Shorts Program \n\n\nThis year is bigger\, bolder\, and more intentional than ever. We cannot wait to celebrate with y’all.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re kicking off year three of the Dayton Black Women’s Film Festival under this year’s theme\, “Black women educating through film\,” a reflection of the ways our stories teach\, heal\, and preserve culture across generations.\nJoin us for our Opening Night Shorts Program\, featuring a curated selection of films from Black women filmmakers across the country whose voices continue to shape the future of cinema.\nThe evening begins with our Patio Party at 6:30 PM at THE NEON\, followed by a collection of short films at 7:30 PM. The program will also feature a special hometown screening of YOU CHANGED ME\, a film shot in Dayton 10 years ago by the festival’s founder\, Ange Mitchell\, bringing the festival full circle in both place and purpose.\nFollowing the shorts program\, we will present the Dayton premiere of award-winning filmmaker Christine Swanson’s BASEMENT PEOPLE\, followed by an exclusive Q&A with the director.\nTickets – just $13.50 each – are on sale now.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Dayton Black Women’s Film Festival continues at THE NEON on Saturday\, May 23. Following the workshop with the Dayton Metro Library\, we invite you into a truly unforgettable cinematic experience rooted in this year’s theme\, “Black women educating through film.”\nCelebrate the 35th anniversary of A POWERFUL THANG alongside a special screening of Julie Dash’s THE DIARY OF AN AFRICAN NUN\, brought together for a powerful tribute to Dayton’s own BarbaraO and legendary filmmaker Zeinabu Irene Davis\, who will be joining us as a special guest.\nThis is a rare opportunity to witness these films in conversation with one another\, honoring legacy\, place\, and the deep roots of Black cinema right here in Ohio.\nFilm Synopsis – A POWERFUL THANG\nA couple anticipates their first sexual experience together\, where longing\, curiosity\, and vulnerability unfold throughout the course of a single day. As anticipation builds\, it becomes its own language—an art form of desire\, care\, and intention. Centered on a single mother re-entering dating and a jazz musician\, the film gently explores safe sex\, emotional connection\, and the sacredness of Black love and intimacy with tenderness and honesty.\nFilm Synopsis – THE DIARY OF AN AFRICAN NUN\nAdapted from Alice Walker’s short story\, this meditative and poetic film explores faith\, inner conflict\, and identity through the quiet but powerful inner world of a nun grappling with her sense of self and purpose.\nOne Saturday in Afro-Ohio. Only at the Dayton Black Women’s Film Festival!\nTickets are just $13.50 each – on sale now.\n\n\n\nThe Dayton Black Women’s Film Festival’s third year will close on May 24. We close out the festival with a powerful reflection of this year’s theme\, “Black women educating through film\,” by honoring a work that forever shifted the landscape of independent cinema.\nThe evening will begin with our Hometown Heroes Shorts Program\, featuring three local Black women filmmakers whose films are competing for a $500 scholarship award\, highlighting the next generation of storytellers right here in our community.\nFollowing the shorts program\, join us for the 30th anniversary screening of Cheryl Dunye’s THE WATERMELON WOMAN\, a film that boldly redefined narrative\, authorship\, and the archive for Black and queer cinema. As one of the first feature films directed by a Black lesbian filmmaker\, its impact continues to resonate across generations. Film Synopsis – THE WATERMELON WOMAN: “Blending fiction and documentary\, the film follows a young Black filmmaker researching a forgotten Black actress from 1930s Hollywood\, uncovering hidden histories while navigating her own identity\, love life\, and artistic voice.”\nClosing Night is about honoring legacy\, reclaiming history\, and celebrating the stories that continue to educate\, challenge\, and inspire. A perfect ending to a weekend rooted in community\, culture\, and the power of Black women in film. Tickets just $13.50 – on sale now.
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/dayton-black-womens-film-festival/2026-05-22
LOCATION:The Neon\, 130 East Fifth Street\, Dayton\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies / Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260521T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T050331
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SUMMARY:Dayton Black Women's Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us May 21–24 at The Neon for four days celebrating Black women in cinema with powerful short films from around the country\, our Opening Night premiere of Basement People\, a free workshop at the Dayton Metro Library\, a special Barbara O. tribute with legendary filmmaker Zeinabu irene Davis\, and our Closing Night 30th anniversary screening of The Watermelon Woman alongside our Hometown Heroes Shorts Program \n\n\nThis year is bigger\, bolder\, and more intentional than ever. We cannot wait to celebrate with y’all.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re kicking off year three of the Dayton Black Women’s Film Festival under this year’s theme\, “Black women educating through film\,” a reflection of the ways our stories teach\, heal\, and preserve culture across generations.\nJoin us for our Opening Night Shorts Program\, featuring a curated selection of films from Black women filmmakers across the country whose voices continue to shape the future of cinema.\nThe evening begins with our Patio Party at 6:30 PM at THE NEON\, followed by a collection of short films at 7:30 PM. The program will also feature a special hometown screening of YOU CHANGED ME\, a film shot in Dayton 10 years ago by the festival’s founder\, Ange Mitchell\, bringing the festival full circle in both place and purpose.\nFollowing the shorts program\, we will present the Dayton premiere of award-winning filmmaker Christine Swanson’s BASEMENT PEOPLE\, followed by an exclusive Q&A with the director.\nTickets – just $13.50 each – are on sale now.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Dayton Black Women’s Film Festival continues at THE NEON on Saturday\, May 23. Following the workshop with the Dayton Metro Library\, we invite you into a truly unforgettable cinematic experience rooted in this year’s theme\, “Black women educating through film.”\nCelebrate the 35th anniversary of A POWERFUL THANG alongside a special screening of Julie Dash’s THE DIARY OF AN AFRICAN NUN\, brought together for a powerful tribute to Dayton’s own BarbaraO and legendary filmmaker Zeinabu Irene Davis\, who will be joining us as a special guest.\nThis is a rare opportunity to witness these films in conversation with one another\, honoring legacy\, place\, and the deep roots of Black cinema right here in Ohio.\nFilm Synopsis – A POWERFUL THANG\nA couple anticipates their first sexual experience together\, where longing\, curiosity\, and vulnerability unfold throughout the course of a single day. As anticipation builds\, it becomes its own language—an art form of desire\, care\, and intention. Centered on a single mother re-entering dating and a jazz musician\, the film gently explores safe sex\, emotional connection\, and the sacredness of Black love and intimacy with tenderness and honesty.\nFilm Synopsis – THE DIARY OF AN AFRICAN NUN\nAdapted from Alice Walker’s short story\, this meditative and poetic film explores faith\, inner conflict\, and identity through the quiet but powerful inner world of a nun grappling with her sense of self and purpose.\nOne Saturday in Afro-Ohio. Only at the Dayton Black Women’s Film Festival!\nTickets are just $13.50 each – on sale now.\n\n\n\nThe Dayton Black Women’s Film Festival’s third year will close on May 24. We close out the festival with a powerful reflection of this year’s theme\, “Black women educating through film\,” by honoring a work that forever shifted the landscape of independent cinema.\nThe evening will begin with our Hometown Heroes Shorts Program\, featuring three local Black women filmmakers whose films are competing for a $500 scholarship award\, highlighting the next generation of storytellers right here in our community.\nFollowing the shorts program\, join us for the 30th anniversary screening of Cheryl Dunye’s THE WATERMELON WOMAN\, a film that boldly redefined narrative\, authorship\, and the archive for Black and queer cinema. As one of the first feature films directed by a Black lesbian filmmaker\, its impact continues to resonate across generations. Film Synopsis – THE WATERMELON WOMAN: “Blending fiction and documentary\, the film follows a young Black filmmaker researching a forgotten Black actress from 1930s Hollywood\, uncovering hidden histories while navigating her own identity\, love life\, and artistic voice.”\nClosing Night is about honoring legacy\, reclaiming history\, and celebrating the stories that continue to educate\, challenge\, and inspire. A perfect ending to a weekend rooted in community\, culture\, and the power of Black women in film. Tickets just $13.50 – on sale now.
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/dayton-black-womens-film-festival/2026-05-21
LOCATION:The Neon\, 130 East Fifth Street\, Dayton\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies / Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260506T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T050331
CREATED:20260401T161049Z
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SUMMARY:Ohio Goes to the Movies: CAROL
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE! As part of the statewide initiative “Ohio Goes to the Movies\,” we are thrilled to present a FREE screening of one of the best reviewed films to ever be shot in Ohio!\nOn Wednesday\, May 6 at 7:30\, we will present CAROL followed by a discussion with several Ohioans who worked on the film!\nFree tickets will be available in our lobby beginning Friday\, April 10.  More details will be available in next week’s newsletter.
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/ohio-goes-to-the-movies-carol
LOCATION:The Neon\, 130 East Fifth Street\, Dayton\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies / Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260329T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260329T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T050331
CREATED:20260325T141407Z
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SUMMARY:FOR COLORED GIRLS
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 3:00 on Sunday\, March 29\, 2026 for the debut fundraising event of the SHE-Roe organization. “Together\, we will experience a powerful cinematic journey honoring the stories\, beauty\, and resilience of the African American woman with a screening of FOR COLORED GIRLS – starring Janet Jackson\, Whoopi Goldberg\, Kerry Washington\, Tessa Thompson\, Phylicia Rashad and more.\nThis afternoon event is donation-based\, with a suggested contribution of $15 or greater. Your gift directly supports SHE-Roe’s mission to elevate women’s voices through storytelling\, community\, and empowerment.”\nThe SHE-Roe organization is handling their own reservations and tickets for this event.  Please visit their Eventbrite Page to save your spot.
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/for-colored-girls
LOCATION:The Neon\, 130 East Fifth Street\, Dayton\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies / Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T223000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T045520Z
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SUMMARY:Bride of Chucky!
DESCRIPTION:Cult Movie Night returns in 2026 with their Anti-Valentines Day event including a screening of the cult classic Bride of Chucky and the local short film “Love\, Mike” also featuring retro trailers and the announcement for the next Cult Movie Night.
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/bride-of-chucky
LOCATION:The Neon\, 130 East Fifth Street\, Dayton\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Independent,Movies / Film
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cult Movie Night":MAILTO:vbonacore@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260125T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T050331
CREATED:20251217T184113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T184113Z
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SUMMARY:You've Got Gold:  Concert documentary - celebrating John Prine
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a one-time screening of this special concert documentary – celebrating John Prine – featuring Lyle Lovett\, Mary Chapin Carpenter\, Brandi Carlile\, Bonnie Raitt and many more! “This concert film was shot in October\, 2022\, over two nights at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville\, TN. More than 70 artists gathered with family\, the Nashville community\, and music fans to remember and pay tribute to the life and songs of John Prine.Prine\, widely celebrated as one of history’s greatest songwriters\, captivated millions of fans and earned the admiration of icons such as Bonnie Raitt\, Brandi Carlile\, Tyler Childers\, Lucinda Williams\, Dwight Yoakam\, Jason Isbell\, and Bob Weir\, amongst many others.”Sunday\, Jan. 25 at 5:00. Tickets are $12.50 each.
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/youve-got-gold-concert-documentary-celebrating-john-prine
LOCATION:The Neon\, 130 East Fifth Street\, Dayton\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies / Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251020T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T050331
CREATED:20251008T145535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T145535Z
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SUMMARY:HORROR MOVIE TRIVIA
DESCRIPTION:Friend of THE NEON\, Tracey Obenour\, is bringing some fun\, horror movie trivia to our patio on Monday\, Oct. 20. \n“Come for a Horror/Halloween trivia night you’ll wish you could forget! We’re not just digging up useless film facts\, we’ll gently haunt the realms of tv\, music\, books\, local lore… and get a little interactive.\nWhat to know:\n• Free to play\n• Teams up to 6 people\, watch for table reservation sign ups\n• Costumes encouraged! Prize for best solo or group\n• Prizes for each round and overall winner (plus a glowing trophy)\n• Arrive early to get settled with drinks and snax\, questions START at 7p
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/horror-movie-trivia
LOCATION:The Neon\, 130 East Fifth Street\, Dayton\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies / Film,Trivia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251016T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251016T233000
DTSTAMP:20260604T050331
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SUMMARY:90's Halloween Double Feature!
DESCRIPTION:Cult Movie Night returns for the month of October with a late 90’s body horror double feature with two gems 1999’s IDLE HANDS & a very rare screening of the 2000’s werewolf sisters movie GINGER SNAPS!  (Celebrating its 25th anniversary) \nGet into the spirit and reminiscent with 2 movies that take place in and around Halloween!  2 movies for the price of 1! \n 
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/90s-halloween-double-feature
LOCATION:The Neon\, 130 East Fifth Street\, Dayton\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Dayton Event,Horror Movies,Local Independent,Movies / Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTSTAMP:20260604T050331
CREATED:20250919T161612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T182447Z
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SUMMARY:OUT HERE DAYTON FILM FEST
DESCRIPTION:This is our 20th year of bringing the best in LGBTQIA+ cinema from around the world to the Miami Valley! It’s quite a milestone\, and we’re proud of what we have been able to accomplish. During our first 19 years\, we screened 337 films and hosted 57 guest artists\, and we’re excited for you to see what we have in store for you this year. \nJoin us at THE NEON in downtown Dayton during the long weekend of Oct. 9-12\, 2025 for 9 different screenings featuring 24 short and feature-length films. \nOur Friday night party at Joui Wine has some treats in store\, and other special details for the weekend are still in the works. Be sure to keep your eye on our Facebook and Instagram pages – the best place to keep track of last-minute additions and announcements. \nIn these challenging times\, building strong community is more important than ever. We can’t wait to share these great films in a space where we can celebrate our stories together.
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/out-here-dayton-film-fest
LOCATION:The Neon\, 130 East Fifth Street\, Dayton\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies / Film
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SUMMARY:Free Screening of "WILLIS BING DAVIS - REACH HIGH & REACH BACK!"
DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, September 24\, we will host a FREE screening of WILLIS BING DAVIS – REACH HIGH & REACH BACK! Sponsored by Twentig\, Inc\, this screening will be FREE and open to the public.\n\n“Few people have impacted the arts in Southwest Ohio quite like Willis ‘Bing’ Davis. An African American artist\, educator and community activist from Dayton\, Davis’ artwork is known for its incorporation of African and African American themes\, as well as its focus on social justice issues. He works in a variety of media\, including painting\, sculpture\, ceramics\, clay and found object art…Today\, in his mid-80s\, Davis continues to create art\, educate others and promote social justice causes in a variety of ways.” (ThinkTV.org)\n\nJoin us for a special screening of REACH HIGH & REACH BACK along with Bing Davis and filmmakers Ann Rotolante and Rodney Veal.\n\nTickets will be first-come\, first-serve\, with tickets available for in-person pick-up starting on Friday\, Aug. 22 at Noon. (Limit 2 tickets per person. Tickets only available in-person at THE NEON during traditional operating hours.)\n\nThis screening is made possible through our friends at ThinkTV. The event is sponsored by Twentig\, Inc -“an organization of women who have committed to contributing to the greater Dayton community through volunteerism and fundraising. Its mission is to support nonprofits who serve women\, youth\, and elders; and to impact the needs of our community through educational and financial support.”
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/free-screening-of-willis-bing-davis-reach-high-reach-back
LOCATION:The Neon\, 130 East Fifth Street\, Dayton\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies / Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250820T193000
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SUMMARY:free screening of ALMOST FAMOUS
DESCRIPTION:The filmmakers behind the locally-produced movie CORNER STORE are hosting a free screening of ALMOST FAMOUS on Wednesday\, August 20th at 7:30PM. The screening will be used to raise awareness of the CORNER STORE project and offer support opportunities. CORNER STORE will be filmed on-location at The Neon (!!) and around Dayton next year.\nReserve your FREE ticket by following the ticket link!\nCORNER STORE tells the story of Cass (post-college) as she takes a service job at The Neon\, a quaint independent movie theatre in Dayton\, Ohio. While working there\, she’ll go on a path of self-discovery as she explores what it takes to be creative\, the importance of the families that you find\, and the value of community.\nThe screening will show the CORNER STORE narrative short and a behind-the-scenes documentary (~15min total runtime) before screening ALMOST FAMOUS\, the seminal coming-of-age story about a teenage journalist writing for Rolling Stone magazine in the early 1970s\, touring with the fictitious rock band Stillwater\, and writing his first cover story on the band. Featuring Billy Crudup\, Frances McDormand\, Kate Hudson\, Patrick Fugit\, and Philip Seymour Hoffman.\nWriter/Director Ian Mullen (a former Neon employee!) will be in-person alongside Producer Lucas Settineri to introduce and discuss the CORNER STORE shorts before the screening.
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/free-screening-of-almost-famous
LOCATION:The Neon\, 130 East Fifth Street\, Dayton\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies / Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250817T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250817T191500
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SUMMARY:THE GRATEFUL DEAD MOVIE
DESCRIPTION:For a limited time only\, this special cinematic event allows fans to come together and celebrate the enduring legacy of the Grateful Dead. This year\, Rhino Entertainment and Trafalgar Releasing present the Dead’s eponymous film THE GRATEFUL DEAD MOVIE. This fan-favorite cult classic follows the legendary band on what at the time was believed to be their final performances\, a five-night run at San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom in October of 1974\, the final night billed as “The Last One.” Featuring stellar live performances\, mind-bending animation\, interviews with band members and crew\, the film has a rare focus on the band’s fans and their deep commitment to the Dead Head lifestyle. Be sure to stay till the end for the exclusive theatrical premier of “China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider\,” a bonus live performance from the October ‘74 Winterland shows not included in the official film release.\n2 Special Screenings Only!
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/the-grateful-dead-movie
LOCATION:The Neon\, 130 East Fifth Street\, Dayton\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Movies / Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250808T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250808T193000
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SUMMARY:Friday Patio Party
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URL:https://dayton937.com/event/friday-patio-party
LOCATION:The Neon\, 130 East Fifth Street\, Dayton\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250801T173000
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SUMMARY:ShowDogs HotDogs
DESCRIPTION:American\n Choice of Relish\, Onion\, Mustard and Ketchup $4.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe German\n Kraut\, Onions\, Mustard $5.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMemphis\nBacon\, BBQ Sauce\, Cheese\, Chives $7.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWest Virginia\nChili\, Cheese\, Slaw\, Onions\, Mustard $6.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChicago\nPickle\, Tomato\, Sports Pepper\, Blue Relish\, Onions\, Spicy Mustard\, Celery Salt $8.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTaco Dog\n  Fritos\, Taco Meat\, Cheese\, Pico\, Jalapenos\,Sour Cream\, Chives $9.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPizza Dog\nAll beef hot dog topped with pizza sauce\, pepperoni\, cheese\, bacon\, and onions $9.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalking Taco\n\nPick your chips\, pick your toppings! $7.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNachos\n\n\nNachos and Cheese $5.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeluxe Nachos\n\nNachos\, Cheese\, Chili\, Jalapenos\, Onions $7.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUltimate Nachos\n\nNachos\, Taco Meat\, Cheese\, Bacon\, Pico\, Jalapenos\, Sour Cream\, Chives $17.00
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/showdogs-hotdogs-8
LOCATION:The Neon\, 130 East Fifth Street\, Dayton\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food Trucks
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