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Themed food, live music and soundtrack presentations, audience participation activities during the movie, trivia, costume contests, and more! Nov. 30: Elf, Dec. 7: Christmas Vacation, Dec. 11: A Christmas Story. $35. thebrightsidedayton.com.
Welcome to our movie party!
Before the show … indulge in a Chef-inspired creatively-themed dinner from Brock Masterson catering.
While you eat … enjoy live music and soundtrack presentation featuring acts such as The University of Dayton Jazz Ensemble and acclaimed musician and producer Denny Wilson
During the movie … we feature our famous interactive quote and audience participation activities, pop-up fun facts,
and our not-so-famous theme spotting drinking game (not necessarily alcohol)
During intermission… we offer our themed desert, play an interactive trivia contest, and recognize our top costume contest participants
Although our movie parties are generally geared more towards adults, they are considered family-friendly!
Tickets must be purchased in advance to allow for accurate food preparation. Open seating policy unless you have a group of 6 or more
Time & Location
Nov 30, 6:00 PM
The Brightside Event center, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
About the Event
Themed Food: TBA (we will do our best to not only stick to the four basic food groups)
Themed Drink: The Angry Elf (Medori, lime juice, Gin, candy cane stirrer) The Drunken Santa (Cranberry juice, Vodka, dash of peppermint schnapps, giant marshmallow topper)
Themed Attire: let’s just say that this is one time you can express your affinity for Elf attire and actually be cool.
Doors open at 5:45, Food and live music starts 6:10 pm, Movie starts at 7pm, a short intermission for dessert and trivia will start at 8pm, movie ends around 9:15 pm.
Table reservations only for parties of 6 or more, otherwise we have open seating