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October 20 - PhilharMonster
Dayton Performing Arts Alliance; Schuster Performing Arts Center, Second & Main sts.; 3 p.m.
The Dayton Philharmonic presents its annual legendary PhilharMonster Halloween Concert, setting the spooky stage for Halloween and getting the mood just right for celebrating the autumn season. Maestro Gittleman and the DPO have planned an afternoon full of fantastic musical selections to get us all in the Halloween spirit. The concert will end this year with a very special surprise. As is the costume custom, everyone is encouraged to show up dressed in their Halloween finest. Even the orchestra members will be getting into the costume groove! There will be a costume parade before the performance, and during the show, the audience will have the chance to vote on the best musician costume. ticketcenterstage.com.

   

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October 19 - Masquerage

The 804 Building,
804 E. Monument Ave
.

Masquerage is Equitas Health's annual "Party of Parties for a Cause." Since Masquerage's inception in 2002, this masked extravaganza has become the fastest growing, must-be-seen-at event in Dayton, bringing hundreds of people together for a magnificent evening of music, dancing, and decadence. Masquerage is a fundraiser for the life-saving work of Equitas Health. This year's Masquerage theme is "Push Play." Mask required. This year's event will be held indoors, but toilets, smoking area, and general admission check in will be outside. More info here.

 
           
 

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 October 27 -
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Dayton Theatre Guild,
430 Wayne Ave.; call for times
.
Decision Height tells the story of six Women’s Air Force Service Pilots (called WASPS) who flew aircraft during World War II. While they didn’t see combat, these ladies were responsible for transporting planes and pulling targets for live ammunition training, freeing the men for active duty after the attack on Pearl Harbor. The WASPS proved an important asset for the military, but have been largely forgotten in the history books. This play was the winner of the 2013 Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival.

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.

October 17-19 - A New Brain
PNC Arts Annex, corner of Second and Ludlow sts.; 8 p.m.
Dare 2 Defy presents a musical about a frustrated songwriter with a brain tumor who evenually discovers what's most important in life. ticketcenterstage.com.

October 18 - Yellow Cab Food Truck Rally
Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St.;
5-10 p.m
.

Last Yellow Cab Food Truck Rally of the season to host Billie Gold’s Birthday Bash! Join us for another great gathering of grub with a courtyard patio street festival at the Yellow Cab Food Truck Rally! Food trucks, free live local music, craft brews and cocktails, and tons of fun for the whole family! yellowcabfoodtrucks.com

October 18 - Lyle Lovett & His Acoustic Group
Victoria Theatre,138 N. Main St.
8
p.m.

A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. ticketcenterstage.com.

October 18 & 19 -
Messiaen's Turangalila

Dayton Performing Arts Alliance; Schuster Performing Arts Center, Second & Main sts.; 8 p.m.
The mind-blowing Turangalila Symphony is ecstatic, otherworldly, and completely original. A devout and steadfast faith inspired all of Messiaen’s music. Turangalila is a vast, beautiful, cinematic canvas dedicated to love, life, joy, death, and eternity. “I am convinced that joy exists,” Messiaen once said, “convinced that the invisible exists more than the visible, and that joy is beyond sorrow, and beauty is beyond horror.” ticketcenterstage.com.

October 18 & 19 -
Mark Chalifoux

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

Mark Chalifoux is a stand-up comedian based in the Midwest by way of New York City. Mark has made television appearances on Fox and IFC and has been featured in the Boston Comedy Festival, the Limestone Comedy Festival and the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival (among others). His jokes have been heard on SiriusXM and read in Reader’s Digest (ask your grandma what that is). He’s also written for CBS Digital’s ManCave and ESPN.com and was a regular at the world-famous Comic Strip Live and UCB theater in New York City. 223-5277.

October 18-24 -
This Week at the DAI

Dayton Art Institute,
456 Belmonte Park North; call for times.

The DAI presents its latest exhibits, Mona Lisa Today and William Preston Mayfield Photographs. Friday, October 18, bring the kids for Homeschool Interactions. Saturday, October 19, is the next Object of the Month discussion. Thursday, October 24, come hear the Skinner Pipe Organ Performance and Draw from the Collection. Museum general admission is $15 for adults; $10 for seniors (60+), active military, and groups (10 or more); $5 for college students (18+ with ID) & youth (ages 7-17); free for children (ages 6 & younger) and museum members. Prices include admission to all special exhibitions, focus exhibitions and the museum's collection galleries. Some programs and events may carry an additional charge. 223-5277.

October 18-24 - This Week at The Barrel House
The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St.;
call for times.

Friday, October 18, is Food Truck Friday with Smoking Inferno BBQ. Saturday, October 19, is Food Truck Saturday with World Piece. October 23 is the next Wu-Tang Wednesday. Thursday, October 24, come for an October Wine Tasting. 222-GRWL.

October 18-24 - Music & More at Blind Bob's
Blind Bob's Tavern, 430 E. Fifth St.;
call for times
.
Friday, October 18, Bob's presents live music from Stringus Kahn and Blue Moon Soup. Saturday, October 19, come hear Hell Scorched Earth, Others By No One, Crosley Court, and Reign Over Me. Sunday, October 20, it's Amber Hargett, Anna p.s., and Gran Delusion. Every Tuesday it's Best. Trivia. Ever. Wednesday, October 23, come for Karaoke with DJ Nancy. Thursday, October 24, take the stage at Open Mic Night with Brandon. Call for costs. 938-6405.

October 18-24 -
Music & More at the OE

Oregon Express, 336 E. Fifth St.;
call for times
.
Friday, October 18, the OE presents live music from Harmonica Neil and Moses Mabarak. Saturday, October 19, come hear Tesa Marie and Heath Bowling. Thursday, October 24, is the next Theology on Tap. Call for costs. 223-9205.

 

October 18-24 - Music & More at The Dublin Pub
The Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Ave.;
call for times
.
Friday, October 18, the Pub presents music from Hey There Morgan. On Saturday, October 19, come hear Spanish Tony Sanchez. Monday is Trivia with a Twist. On Wednesdays, come play Singo: Musical Bingo. Thursday, October 24, Nick Mitchell performs. Call for costs. 461-1101.

October 19 -
Brunch with a Queen

The Dayton Club, 40 N. Main St.;
11 a.m.-2 p.m
.

Join us for a morning of food, fun, and drag! Stay tuned to our Facebook page for updates, our show times, and the most important part... The Queens! Reach out to Jostin Schimmoeller at 937-510-9247 or jostinschimmoeller@equitashealth.com for more information! Tickets are $35 and include the fabulous show, a brunch buffet and a fantastic view of Downtown Dayton!

October 19 - October Can & Bottle Release
Branch & Bone, 905 Wayne Ave.;
12-11 p.m
.

Join us for our next can and bottle release as we unveil a new beer and celebrate the return of a favorite. Raspberry Layers - Dessert Berliner and Spectral Alphabet - IPA in 16oz cans as well as Hazelnut Vanilla Dimmer in 500ml bottles!

October 19 - Ale-o-Ween
Dayton Convention Center,
22 E. Fifth St.; 5-9 p.m
.

Ohio’s premier Halloween-themed craft beer fest! 100+ beers from 40+ Ohio breweries, food, live music, costume contest, face painting, tarot card reading and more! $40 advance, $50 at the door. 226-8225.

October 19 -
Yellow Gets Blue

Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St.;
7 p.m
.

The cure for your despair is right around the corner, and it comes in the form of a night of rip-roaring Blues played by some of Dayton’s finest. Road to Memphis winner Jimmy D. Rogers headlines this event, with featured performances by Seth Gilliam & the Fake News, with opening act Gata Azul and hosted by Nasty Bingo. Just $10 at the door and all your sorrows will be washed away!

October 19 - Johnny Appleseed District Barbershopping Show of Champions
Dayton Convention Center,
22 E. Fifth St.; 7:30-11 p.m
.

Johnny Appleseed District Association Quartet Champions is the best of the best our district has to offer. Come out for a fantastic evening of champions. Click here for tickets and information. $5-10. 226-8225.

October 20 -
A Force Against Cancer 5K
RiverScape MetroPark,111 E. Monument Ave.; 9:30-11 a.m.
5K walk/run benefiting the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. 100% of the registrations and all funds donated to the Pan Can Action Network. Weather Dependent. Email to register IueCwa5k@gmail.com.

October 20 - 3rd Sundays at Front Street
Front Street Complex,
1001 E. Second St.; 11 a.m.-4 p.m
.

Front Street invites you to spend your afternoon exploring Dayton’s largest community of art studios, workshops, galleries, and outdoor vendors. Get hands on in the courtyard with FREE painting activities including “paint your own pumpkin” and “mural painting” with Carmen Ferrero’s traveling Mural Van! While the family is busy getting creative, enjoy a FREE hotdog, thanks to Chidogs Red Hots.

October 20 -
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 Journey to Italy. For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call 463-2665.

October 20 - Dia de Muertos Parade & Celebration
Fifth & Jefferson sts,; 2-8 p.m.
Dia de Muertos is a unique and colorful holiday observed across Mexico, the southwestern United States, Latin America and right here in Dayton, Ohio. During Dia De Muertos people reminisce on the lives of loved ones who have died with ofrendas (Day of the Dead alters), food, sugar skulls, papel picado banners, processions, calaveras (skulls) music, traditional dance and the ubiquitous skull painted faces and costumes. The Dayton parade and celebration will include all of these traditional Mexican traditions with some unique Gem City twists. Expect more than a thousand people to attend this free and family friendly event. Find info here.

October 21 - Mayhem & Mystery Dinner Theatre:
The Case of the Cuckoo Chemist

Spaghetti Warehouse, 36 W. Fifth St.;
7 p.m.

Join Dr. Wentzel and her henchman Isor as they plan to take over the world by turning everyone into zombies. Will Zoe and Zayda be able to stop them? Or will Dr. Wentzel be able to succeed with her evil plan? Join Mayhem & Mystery Mondays through Oct. 28 for mystery theatre fun. Tickets are $29.95 per person for dinner and show (tax and gratuity not included.) Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Spaghetti Warehouse at 937-461-3913.

October 22 -
Bagels & Broadway

Schuster Performing Arts Center, Second & Main sts.; 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Ever wonder what it takes to prepare a stage for a Broadway show? Join us for Bagels & Broadway, a unique opportunity for you to find out first-hand. Have a cup of coffee and a bagel - then watch the show’s crew and members of IATSE Local 66 set up the sights and sounds for ONCE ON THIS ISLAND! You won’t believe the transformation! This event is free, but you must RSVP by noon on Monday, October 21. There are only 200 spots available so REGISTER EARLY! This event fills up fast!

October 22 -
Coffee with a Cop

Reza's Downtown, 438 Wayne Ave.;
10-11
a.m.

No agenda, just a chance to get to know the officers in your neighborhood. Neighbors+police+conversation. 813-1748.

 

 

October 22 -
Flavors of Dayton
Dayton Metro Library - Main Library,
215 E. Third St.; 5-7:30 p.m
.

"Flavors of Dayton" is a series of three food events highlighting the talents, cuisines, and stories of foreign-born chefs. Each event will feature a different chef representing a different geographic region and immigrant community. Each chef will conduct a cooking demonstration showcasing several food items from their native country. Attendees will then enjoy food prepared by these amazing chefs. October 22nd's chef will be Theresa Barnes of Eden Spice Restaurant. Funds raised will support Welcome Dayton and help us ensure that we can continue to provide vital and effective services to our area’s immigrants and refugees. $65. flavorsofdayton.eventbrite.com.

October 22 - Candidate Forum for Dayton Public School Board
Dayton Metro Library - Main Library,
215 E. Third St.; 7-8:30 p.m
.

Meet the candidates for Dayton Public School Board, and learn about their plans for serving the school community. Presented in partnership with WHIO and UpDayton.

October 22 - LGBTQ Mixer
Toxic Brew Company, 431 E. Fifth St.;
8 p.m.

Toxic’s inviting our LGBTQ Fam back to our taproom for our monthly mixer. Unless otherwise scheduled due to conflicts, it’ll be the 4th Tue of every month. Tequila Tuesday specials all night, and of course, dozens of Toxic Brews on tap.

October 22-27 - Once on This Island: The Musical
Schuster Performing Arts Center, Second & Main sts.; call for times.
Music. Fire. Rain. Passion. And that’s just the opening number... Winner of the 2018 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical, Once On This Island is the sweeping, universal tale of Ti Moune, a fearless peasant girl in search of her place in the world, and ready to risk it all for love. Guided by the mighty island gods, Ti Moune sets out on a remarkable journey to reunite with the man who has captured her heart. ticketcenterstage.com.

October 23 - Nonprofit Law: Foundational Basics
Dayton Metro Library - Main Library,
215 E. Third St.; 10 a.m.-12 p.m
.

Legal advice for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, like other corporations, is needed to understand the complex web of overlapping state and federal regulations by which they are governed. This presentation will give nonprofit leaders an overview of the most common legal issues and questions our nonprofit clients face, including governance, compliance, employment, intellectual property, and utilizing volunteers. Find more info here.

October 24 - LaunchPad
Launch Dayton, 15 W. Fourth St.;
12-7 p.m.
Launch Dayton presents LaunchPad - where the entrepreneurially-minded connect! Mix & mingle with fellow movers, shakers, entrepreneurs, creatives, founders, freelancers, engineers, researchers. Build networks in & out of your industry. Learn what and connect with who you need to launch your: startup, business, product, idea, collaborative, nonprofit. Join us each month in the Nucleus coworking space in the Kuhns Building, next door to The Arcade, the future home of Dayton’s innovation community. We’ll kick off the day with a lunchtime Launch + Learn, then wrap up the day with workshops & networking. Cowork for free anytime throughout the day.

October 24 -
Noonday Organ Recitals

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

Join us Thursdays in October! October 24 - John Sherer. A quick lunch follows each recital. 223-7285.

October 24 - Holiday Special Launch Party
Warped Wing Brewing Company,
26 Wyandot St.; 3-10 p.m.
.

‘Tis the season... for the return of Holiday Special Holiday Lager! Holiday Special. A well-balanced lager with aromas of ginger, lemon peel, and nutmeg. Made with honey to help bring out a mildly sweet taste. Embrace old traditions while toasting new ones. Like not falling in love with cousin Eddie’s tenement on wheels because he’s taking it with him with he leaves next month. Cheers!

October 24 - Careeer & Learning Expo
Dayton Metro Library - Main Library,
215 E. Third St.; 3:30-6:30 p.m
.

The Dayton Metro Library’s second annual Career & Learning Expo brings together informative presenters, professional career coaches, and a vast array of exhibitors, all focused on helping adults explore their career options, enhance their job skills, or position themselves for professional advancement. While the Career & Learning Expo is free, advance registration is appreciated. Online registration and more information, including a complete list of exhibitors and planning partners, is available at DaytonMetroLibrary.org/CareerExpo or call 937-463-2665. (Please note: This is not a job fair or hiring event.)

October 24 - Master Class
PNC Arts Annex, corner of Second and Ludlow sts.; 4:30-6 p.m.
This master class for high school students will focus on Afro-Caribbean dance from Once on This Island! A company member from the show (if available) will work with participants on material from the show. Students should come prepared for physical work during the class. This master class is $5. The Master Class is limited to 50 participants! Register online by NOON on Thursday, October 24. The registration link will take you to our new class registration system called Jackrabbit Class.

October 24-27 -
Phantom Dances
Dayton Performing Arts Alliance; Victoria Theatre,138 N. Main St.;
7:30
p.m.

Dayton Ballet presents a repertory performance of ballets fitting for the autumn season. Phantom Dances celebrates the season with a wide-ranging program featuring five works, including two stunning world premieres. All five ballets that comprise Phantom Dances have been choreographed by women, promising a captivating weekend of dance in the Gem City. The athleticism and artistry of the full company is showcased with works from from Penny Saunders, Amy Seiwert and Nicole Haskins, and a world premiere to celebrate Dia de Las Muertos, honoring the souls of loved ones far and near. ticketcenterstage.com.

 
         


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