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Thru November 17 -
The Cake
The Loft Theatre, 126 N. Main St.;
call for times.
The Cake tells the story of Della, a baker who’s given pause when the girl she helped raise comes home for her wedding and Della realizes that her fiance is actually a fiancee. Della’s husband Tim says she couldn’t possibly bake their wedding cake, but can she? Should she? It’s a prism into four different experiences of the place where love, tradition, and family expectations collide. ticketcenterstage.com.
Thru November 17 -
Miracle on 34th Street:
A Live Radio Play
First Lutheran Church, 138 W. First St., call for times.
In this Christmas classic, brought to you in a live 1940s radio style format, an old man going by the name of Kris Kringle fills in for an intoxicated Santa in Macy's annual Thanksgiving Day parade. When Kringle surprises customers and employees alike by claiming that he really is Santa Claus, it leads to a court case to determine his mental health and, more importantly, his authenticity. We will have live Foley sound effects on stage as well as commercial breaks to advertise for local businesses. Buy tickets here. 222-7848.
Thru December 15 -
Exhibit: Small but Mighty
The 48 High Street Gallery,
48 High St.; call for times.
Buy Art, Buy Local this Holiday Season! Join us as the Dayton Society of Artists presents their latest show, "Small but Mighty." The exhibit features work that is all 12" x 12" x 12" or smaller and all artwork is priced under $400. The show was juried by Peter Doebler from the Dayton Art Institute.
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.
November 15 & 16 -
Travis Charles
Wiley's Comedy Joint, 101 Pine St.;
Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 7:15 & 9:30 p.m.
Travis Charles is a veteran comic out of Richmond, VA. His humor tends to come directly from his life experiences, for better or worse. His brutal honesty about his life and the world in general is somehow both abrasive and endearing. As the hilarious creator of The Most Offensive Show on Earth at Wiley's Comedy Club, he's not at all afraid to push some of the boundaries of good taste in a way that stays somehow remarkably palatable. $10. 223-5277.
November 15-17 -
Fall Play: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School, 505 S. Ludlow St.; call for times.
Pairs of lovers - some young, some old, some mortal, some mystical, and one a little hard to describe - cross paths in a mysterious forest where fairies are in charge and magic abounds. Shakespeare weaves the story with his own magical words in the timeless tale of love, revenge - and a man with the head of a donkey. Tickets for adults are $10 and student tickets are $5. All tickets may be purchased at the door.
November 15 & 17 -
La Boheme
Dayton Performing Arts Alliance;
Schuster Performing Arts Center, Second & Main sts.;
Fri. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m..
Love blossoms amid the revels and hardships of a group of young Bohemians renting a Parisian garret. Come prepared to laugh and cry, and whet your appetite for all the festive activity at Cafe Momus. You’ll leave knowing why La Boheme remains Puccini’s most popular work and ranks in the world’s top three opera favorites. ticketcenterstage.com.
November 15-20 -
Music & More at
the OE
Oregon Express, 336 E. Fifth St.;
call for times.
Friday, November 15, the OE presents live music from The No Refund Band. Saturday, November 16, it's Hall Pass. Wednesday, November 20, come play Music Bingo. Call for costs. 223-9205. |
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November 15-21 - This Week
at
The Barrel House
The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St.;
call for times.
Friday, November 15, is Food Truck Friday Saturday, November 16, celebrate two years of the Barrel House with the BH2.0 Two Year Anniversary celebration. November 20 is Wu-Tang Wednesday. Thursday, November 21, is BH's November Wine Tasting. 222-GRWL.
November 15-21 -
Music & More at Blind Bob's
Blind Bob's Tavern, 430 E. Fifth St.;
call for times.
Friday, November 15, Bob's presents music from Barrier, Matter of Planets, Gromulous, and Eye Circles. Saturday, come for Goodnight Goodnight, Slow Glows, Siren Suit and A Voice of Your Own. Every Tuesday it's Best. Trivia. Ever. Thursday, November 21, come hear Slow Death, The Dopamines, Horni Vinni and the Regular Guys, and The Raging Nathans. Call for costs.
938-6405.
November 15-21 - Music & More at
The
Dublin Pub
The Dublin Pub,
300 Wayne Ave.;
call for times.
Friday, November 15, Velvet Crush take the Dublin Pub stage. Saturday, November 16, the Pub presents music from Jamesons Folly. Monday is Trivia with a Twist. On Wednesdays, come play Singo: Musical Bingo. Thursday, November 21, Nick Mitchell performs. Call for costs. 461-1101.
November 15-21 -
This Week at the DAI
Dayton Art Institute,
456 Belmonte Park North; call for times.
The DAI presents its latest exhibits, Maker & Muse: Women and Early 20th-Century Art Jewelry, Mona Lisa Today, and William Preston Mayfield Photographs. Friday, November 15, is the next Homeschool Intersections. Saturday, November 16, it's The Language of Art. Stop by Saturday or Thursday, November 21, for Object of the Month. On Sunday, learn about The Patterson Family Legacy. Thursday, November 14 is the next Tiny Thursdays and a Skinner Pipe Organ Performance. 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.
November 16 - Wandering Wines Launch Party
Toxic Brew Company, 431 E. Fifth St.;
1 p.m.
We’re pleased and buzzed to be the official launch pad for the new Wandering Wines. Made by our buds, the same peeps behind Nowhere in Particular Brewing, their first release is a Pinot Noir made in Willamette, OR. Come give it some swirls, sniffs and tastes in our taproom, and take a bottle or three home.
November 16 -
Perfected Love Film Project Viewing
Dayton Convention Center,
22 E. Fifth St.; 6-9 p.m.
The cast of Perfected Love, along with writer/director Takelia Day, will grace the red carpet for this Vonshay Exclusive film premiere! Be the first to witness local actors and actresses on the big screen here in Dayton, Ohio. The night is sure to come to a perfect ending with you in attendance. $25 general admission.
November 16-30 -
Thanksgiving Charcuterie
Crafted & Cured, 531 Wayne Ave.;
call for times.
Stop in for a Thanksgiving-themed charcuterie board featuring holiday-themed high end meats, artisanal and housemade cheeses, and accoutrements.
November 17 - Guest Speaker Dr. Charles Brown
EbonNia Gallery, 1135 W. Third St.;
2-5 p.m.
Historic African American Churches of Southwest Ohio presents Guest Speaker - Dr Charles Brown, Pastor Emeritus (Bethel Missionary Baptist Cbhurch), at the Bing Davis EbonNia Art Gallery.
November 17 -
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 Dead Man Walking. For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call
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November 17 - Caddyshack - The Dayton Dinner Theater Picture Show
The Engineers Club,
110 E. Monument Ave.; 6 p.m.
Welcome to our movie party where before the movie, during intermission, and after the movie we will have chef-inspired themed food, desserts, and cocktails. We will also have movie trivia, period music, and costume photo opportunities all set in a historic and elegant venue that will transport you to a different era. During the movie we will have live interactive tweets, quote contests, and audience feedback. Movies no longer have to be an isolated experience. $35. More info at www.daytondinnertheater.com.
November 18 - Mayhem & Mystery Dinner Theatre:
Yuletide Yammerings: A Holiday Whodunit
Spaghetti Warehouse, 36 W. Fifth St.;
7 p.m.
Mayhem & Mystery presents their always popular holiday mystery show with lots of fun interaction for all. Can you solve this year's crime and win a prize? Bring your family, friends, coworks, and more for an evening of laughter and holiday hilarity as Yule Tide presents his holiday variety show. 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.
November 18-December 13 - Polar Bear Express
Routes throughout downtown Dayton; call for dates, times, and cost.
Book a ride on the abominably decorated Pedal Wagons for a 2-hour pedal-powered winter adventure. Reservations required. pedalwagon.com.
November 19 -
Bagels & Broadway
Schuster Performing Arts Center, Second & Main sts.; 8:30-10 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 THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL! You won’t believe the transformation! This event is free, but you must RSVP by noon on Monday, November 18.
November 19 -
Rock Star Boards
Dayton Metro Library - Main Library,
215 E. Third St.; 1-3 p.m.
Join Clark Schaeffer Hackett Certified Public Accountants, Max Kraus and Anna Helfen as they discuss “Five Qualities of a ‘Rock Star’ Board.” You’ll learn how to identify, and nurture, these traits in your organization’s current and potential board members.
November 19-24 -
The SpongeBob Musical
Schuster Performing Arts Center, Second & Main sts.; call for times.
Ohio premiere! A legendary roster of Grammy Award winners. A visionary director and a Tony Award-winning design team. One of the world’s most beloved characters. Turn them loose on stage and what do you get? The bold, original musical The New York Times declares, “BRILLIANT!” Be there when SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face catastrophe - until a most unexpected hero rises to take center stage. This show is best for ages 6 and up. Our policy is children under the age of 6 will not be permitted.
November 21 -
Develop & Win Your Annual Fund
Dayton Metro Library - Main Library,
215 E. Third St.; 6-8 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 Online.
November 21-December 30 - A Carillon Christmas
Carillon Historic Park,
1000 Carillon Blvd.; call for times.
See Carillon Park’s campus transformed into a winter wonderland of sparkle, magic, and holiday cheer, including the Carillon Tree of Light and much more! Adults $12, seniors $10, children $8, under 3/members free.
November 21-January 16 -
Winter Gift Gallery
K12 Gallery for Young People & TEJAS, 341 S. Jefferson St.; call for times.
Artists will showcase paintings, ceramics, blown glass, prints, and jewelry for sale. Give the gift of handmade art! Call for times. 461-5149. |
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