Oktoberfest

 

September 27-29 -
Oktoberfest

Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North; Friday Lederhosen Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Preview Party 7-11 p.m.; Saturday noon-11:30 p.m., Sunday noon-7 p.m.
Dayton's favorite fall festival returns! Oktoberfest features family activities, outstanding artisans, live entertainment throughout the weekend, delicious food, a Weingarten, and, of course, an amazing selection of more than 40 different craft and international beers. The main Oktoberfest celebration takes place Saturday and Sunday, but don't miss the special Lederhosen Lunch and Oktoberfest Preview Party on Friday. For ticket prices and more info on all the Oktoberfest activities and events, visit the festival webpage.

   

The Square Is Where


The Square Is Where

Courthouse Square, Third & Main sts.; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Don't miss the last days of free noontime entertianment from The Square Is Where for the 2019 season! Thursday, September 26, enjoy music from Todd the Fox. On Friday, September 27, it's Fridays Rock! featuring Puzzle of Light. Monday, September 30, will close out the season with one more Music Monday with LiftOff Entertainment.

 
           
 

Thru September 29 - Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill
The Loft Theatre, 126 N. Main St.;
call for times.

In 1959, Billie Holiday, or “Lady Day” as she was called, performed one of her final shows in a run-down bar in South Philly. In Robertson’s award-winning play, Holiday engages the audience with salty, often humorous reminiscences of her troubled life as a travelling performer in a segregated south. With the help of her piano man, Jimmy Powers, she lets music tell her story, sharing soulful, heart-wrenching and bawdy songs from her memorable canon. TicketCenterStage.com

Thru October 15 - Exhibit: Abstract Paintings by Christine Klinger
Bar Granada, 5 W. Monument Ave;
call for times.

Klinger, a Yellow Springs multi-media artist, is showing some of her newer and older expressionist and abstract paintings, many with nature themes. The show is free and open to all. www.klingerart.com

Thru October 26 -
Exhibit: And Then Unfold

The Contemporary Dayton,
118 N. Jefferson St.; call for times.

Lyrical, calligraphic abstractions on paper by emerging artists Jack St. John, Cleveland; Diana Behl, Brookings, SD; and Nishiki Sugawara-Beda, Dallas, TX. Free.

Thru March 31 - Tour de Way
100+ locations along the Great Miami Riverway, including several in downtown Dayton.
Over 100 locations are offering $3,000 in prizes! Tour de Way is a free passport program that lets you explore our region all year long with activities and locations perfect for the adventurer, art lover, aviation enthusiast, beer connoisseur, and everyone else in between. Every location you visit gets you another chance to win amazing prizes like a SmithFly Shoal Tent or an Opus Classico 2 bicycle from Spoken Bicycles. Tour de Way runs from May 4, 2019 to March 2020. Find details here.

September 27 - Petty Celebration Show
Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St.;
9 p.m
.

In 2018, we threw a hell of a party in observance of Tom Petty's passing and a retrospective of his iconic place in music history. It was such a loving and fun event for all, we decided to do it again. Anchored by Dayton Petty tribute band, “Petty Thieves,” we have a special treat this year. To kick the night off will be a Traveling Wilburys tribute consisting of Dayton musicians! The Petty Thieves will once again be joined by special guests Sharon Lane and Shelly Hulce. Yellow Cab’s resident truck, The Pizza Bandit will be set up and serving all night long. Buy tickets here.

September 27 & 28 -
Exhibit: Line:Value:Shape - 2019 Members’ Show
The 48 High Street Gallery,
48 High St.; 12-5 p.m.

The Dayton Society of Artists is pleased to announce its 2019 Member Show highlighting the talent of the DSA's members. A wide variety of styles and media are present in the show and highlights the artistic talents of the greater Miami Valley. It's definitely a must-see!

September 27 & 28 -
Hank Denson

Wiley's Comedy Joint, 101 Pine St.;
Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 7:15 & 9:30 p.m.

Hank Denson, an Atlanta based comedian, has been making a name for himself on the comedy circuit for the past 12 years. He’s a friend to your favorite comedian, having opened up for Jamie Foxx, Cedric the Entertainer, Amy Schumer, Caroline Rhea, and George Wallace. $10. 223-5277.

September 27-October 2 - This Week at The Barrel House
The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St.;
call for times.

Friday, September 27, come for Food Truck Friday with Smokin Inferno and enjoy a Platform Showcase. September 28 is Food Truck Saturday with World Piece. October 2 is the next Wu-Tang Wednesday. 222-GRWL.

September 27-October 2 -
Music & More at the OE

Oregon Express, 336 E. Fifth St.;
call for times
.
Friday, September 27, the OE presents live music from Harmonica Neil. Saturday, September 28, come for the Dayton Bands Spread Love Benefit. Wednesday, October 2, play Live Music Bingo. Call for costs. 223-9205.

 

September 27-October 2 - Music & More at The Trolley Stop
The Trolley Stop, 530 E. Fifth St.;
call for times
.
Friday, September 27, The Trolley Stop presents live music from Cherry Lee and the Hot Rod Hounds. Saturday, Saturday, September 28, it's music from Puzzle of Light. On Wednesday, October 2, enjoy a little pickin' and grinnin' with the Old Time Acoustic Jam. Call for costs. 461-1101.

September 27-October 3 -
Music & More at Blind Bob's

Blind Bob's Tavern, 430 E. Fifth St.;
call for times
.
Friday, September 27, Bob's presents live music from Tino, Andy D, Yip Deceiver, and Yardboss. Saturday, September 28, come hear Bird Brain Breakfast, Zunis, and Bloom. Tuesday, October 1, it's No Balance and Fleshlight Suicide. Wednesday, October 2, come for Karaoke with DJ Nancy. Thursday, October 3, take the stage at Open Mic Night with Brandon. Call for costs. 938-6405.

September 27-October 3 - Music & More at The Dublin Pub
The Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Ave.;
call for times
.
Friday, Septebmer 27, enjoy live music from Crowbar Jones. On Saturday, it's Andrew McManus. Monday is Trivia with a Twist. Wednesday, October 2, come play Singo: Musical Bingo. Thursday, October 3, Nick Mitchell performs. Call for costs. 461-1101.

September 28 -
MVDSA Buddy Walk

Fifth Third Field, 220 N. Patterson Blvd.;
8:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

The Miami Valley Down Syndrome Association’s annual walk for awareness, advocacy, and acceptance. Join us for a fun morning of celebration. DaytonBuddyWalk.org.

September 28 - Children’s Book Author/Illustrator David Catrow
Dayton Metro Library - Main Library,
215 E. Third St.; 3-4 p.m
.

“Colorful,” “funny,” “zany” all describe the artwork of David Catrow. The award-winning children’s book illustrator and author pays a visit to the Dayton Metro Library and will talk about his style of watercolor and colored pencil art, his successful career, and his belief that everyone is an artist. He welcomes questions from the audience. Free.

September 28 - Sebastian Maniscalco: You Bother Me
Schuster Performing Arts Center, Second & Main sts.; 8 p.m.
With a string of record-breaking sold-out comedy appearances, a best-selling memoir Stay Hungry and a role in the award-winning Green Book, 2018 was a milestone year that culminated in comedian, actor and best-selling author Sebastian Maniscalco receiving Billboard’s inaugural Comedian of the Year award. ticketcenterstage.com.

September 29 - Pickle Party
Toxic Brew Company, 431 E. Fifth St.;
11 a.m.
-midnight
Are you one of those people who likes pickles to an almost weird degree? Well come be with your people! We're tapping Flying Dog Brewery's Dill Pickle Gose & Salty Bitch American Tart while we cater an open pickle bar and offer pickle backs for the first and possibly only time ever. It's your time to shine, you weird little cucumbers.

September 29 - Dayton Vegan Food and Drink Festival
Courthouse Square, Third & Main sts.; 1-7 p.m.
The Dayton Vegan Food and Drinks Festival is focused on highlighting whole foods plant-based and vegan food and drink (non-alcoholic) businesses along with vegan-friendly companies including merchandise, goods, and services. Find info here.

September 29 -
Sunday Movies @ Main
Dayton Metro Library - Main Library,
215 E. Third St.; 1:30 p.m
.

Dayton Metro Library’s popular Sunday Movies @ Main series continues with more out-of-the-ordinary films. This week's film will be The Bookshop. For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call 463-2665.

 

 

September 29 - Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live
Victoria Theatre,138 N. Main St.;
7:30 p.m
.

The hilarious Peabody Award-winning hit TV comedy is coming to Dayton with an all-new Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live: The Great Cheesy Movie Circus Tour! Join show creator and original host, Joel Hodgson, and the world’s greatest - and only - movie-riffing robots, Tom Servo, Crow, and Gypsy, as they take you on an exhilarating roller coaster ride through one of the cheesiest films ever made: No Retreat, No Surrender. 228-3630. ticketcenterstage.com.

September 30 - What’s Your Future, Dayton?
Dayton Metro Library - Main Library,
215 E. Third St.; 6-8 p.m
.

As Ohioans prepare to cast their votes in local and national elections, it’s prime time to discuss what a vibrant community looks like, and then, answer: how do we get there? Local journalists from the Dayton Daily News, WYSO, WHIO are hosting community conversations, with the support of news media collaborative and engagement organization Your Voice Ohio. The sessions seek to gain better understanding of the issues that matter most to Ohioans. With that information, journalists will create more representative and solutions-oriented news coverage, partnering with the public to create a more vibrant Ohio. Refreshments will be provided. Free. Register here.

September 30 - Community Conversations: Books of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize
Dayton Metro Library - Main Library,
215 E. Third St.; 6:30-8 p.m
.

The discussion series Community Conversations: Books of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize goes deep into the works of recent DLPP Lifetime Achievement award winners. Led by area scholars and community readers, discussion focuses on literary themes, artistry, and the impact of the authors’ works. September 30th's focus will be the works of Gloria Steinem. Free and open to the public. For information on the free Library discussions, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call 463-2665.

October 1 - Friends Trivia
Toxic Brew Company, 431 E. Fifth St.;
8 p.m.

Frankie says relax! Friends-themed trivia is coming to Toxic Brew. 3 rounds of everything Friends. Prizes to the top teams. Seating is limited, so get there early. Free to play, no phones, teams of 6 or less.

October 2 - Saffron Tasting
Lily's Bistro, 329 E. Fifth St.;
6 p.m
.

Suitable for any level of gardener, your ticket includes small plates made with saffron, 6 saffron crocus corms (enough for 1-3 recipes), instruction, demonstrations and a Q&A session on the entire process of growing saffron in a home garden, and some saffron recipes from Lily’s Chefs. Tickets are $39 and include tip and tax, and are available at the restaurant and online.

October 2 & 3 -
Distillery Tours

Belle of Dayton, 122 Van Buren St.;
6 p.m
.
Distillery tours are an extraordinary way to learn about craft distillation and spirits. The whole experience will give you the chance to see where our spirits are made and includes a sampling of our spirits - all made onsite! Book a tour here.

October 3 - Citizen Legion of Honor Award Luncheon
Dayton Convention Center,
22 E. Fifth St.; 10:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m
.

Established in 1951, the Citizen Legion of Honor Award is the region’s premier volunteer recognition honoring community servant leaders for their unselfish dedication to our area and its people. $30 per ticket; sponsorships available. 226-8225.

October 3 -
Noonday Organ Recitals

Westminster Presbyterian Church,
125 N. Wilkinson St.; 12:10-12:35 p.m
.

Join us for four Thursdays in October! October 3 - Gregory Land; October 10 - Yun Kim; October 17 - Brent Nolte; October 24 - John Sherer. A quick lunch follows each recital. 223-7285.

October 3 - Develop and Win Your Annual Fund
Dayton Metro Library - Main Library,
215 E. Third St.; 2-4 p.m
.

Individual donors make up 72% of all giving in the United States. How can you successfully woo donors to your organization, attract and keep donors loyal to your organization? Find out how! Register here.

 
         


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