💎 April Showers... (Issue #81)

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Good Morning,

Welcome to another issue of our Community Memo where we share fun things to do around town every week.

We have a slew of indoor things you can do this weekend — which is fitting for this stormy weather.

Hope you and yours stay safe as it blows through the Miami Valley, and can get out to enjoy some of these events.

Alrighty, let’s get to it!

⚡ WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday

62° 🌡️ 57° | 🌧️ | ☔ 84% | 💨 15 mph

Saturday

68° 🌡️ 42° | 🌧️ | ☔ 90% | 💨 15 mph

Sunday

50° 🌡️ 33° | 🌦️ | ☔ 70% | 💨 20 mph

📅 EVENTS

🛍️ The City Mercantile

📅 Fri, Apr 4: 9:30 am - 3 pm (Add To Cal)
📅 Sat, Apr 5: 9:30 am - 5 pm (Add To Cal)
📅 Sun, Apr 6: 9:30 am - 3 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Warren County Fairgrounds, Lebanon
💰 Weekend Pass: $12
💰 Sat & Sun: $10
💰 Sun Only: $5

Get ready for spring with a weekend of shopping, music, and food at the Warren County Fairgrounds. Explore boutique clothing, handmade gifts, garden goods, and Mother’s Day finds.

Enjoy live music, themed photo ops, and outdoor eats while you browse. It’s the perfect way to welcome the season. Register here.

🛍️ Early Bird Market

📅 Fri, Apr 4: 10 am - 7 pm (Add To Cal)
📅 Sat, Apr 5: 9 am - 1 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Dayton Woman’s Club, Dayton
💰 Free

Explore The Dayton Woman's Club Victorian mansion filled with handmade, vintage, and collectible finds from local vendors. Enjoy fresh meals and baked goods while you shop and support community programs.

It’s a great chance to discover hidden treasures, grab a bite, and experience a Dayton landmark in a whole new way — while funding the DWC's community programs. Learn more here.

🎨 First Friday Art Hop

📅 Fri, Apr 4: 5 - 9 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Front Street Art, Dayton
💰 Free

Dive into the creative heart of Dayton’s Arts District with a visit to Front Street! Explore studios, galleries, and boutiques throughout the district and see the work of over 150 creatives.

Thinking about what you’ll eat? Treat your taste buds to a range of delicious options from Kool Beanz Cafe. Front Street is a family and pet-friendly space with free admission and parking. Learn more here.

🏡 Centerville Spring Expo

📅 Sat, Apr 5: 9 am - 1 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Centerville Sinclair Campus
💰 Free

Kick off your spring projects with expert advice and some home improvement inspiration at Centerville's Spring Expo!

Meet local vendors from the Heart of Centerville (where I serve on the board as Secretary) and explore the latest trends in home and garden design. Learn at seminars led by industry professionals, like Courtney Cummins a brilliant local home organizer and fellow HOCWT member.

Whether you're planning a renovation or refreshing your landscape, you'll find plenty of ideas to bring your vision to life. Learn more here.

🐣 Eggstravaganza

📅 Sat, Apr 5: 9:30 - 11:30 am (Add To Cal)
📍 Bill Yeck Park, Centerville
💰 Non-Resident: $12
💰 Resident: $9

Celebrate spring with a nature-themed egg hunt your kids will love! Walk the trail, collect eggs from twelve stations, and learn about animals that lay them.

Meet live birds from the Glen Helen Raptor Center and enjoy an outdoor adventure made just for young explorers. Registration ends today, get your tickets here.

🌱 Hometown EXPO - That Spring Thing

📅 Sat, Apr 5: 10 am - 3 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Springboro High School
💰 Free

This event, hosted by the Springboro Chamber of Commerce, offers a chance to win big prizes while discovering local vendors. Over 180 local businesses are gathering in the spirit of buying local and growing the community.

This is one of the largest business expos in the Miami Valley, turning out over 9,000 attendees. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking to network or find a local provider to help you out. Learn more here.

🥂 WSU Arts Gala

📅 Sat, Apr 5: 7 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 WSU Creative Arts Center
💰 $300+

Experience an evening of arts and culture at WSU's ArtsGala. Immerse yourself in performances by acclaimed art students while enjoying gourmet food and drinks.

Now celebrating 26 years of artistic excellence, all proceeds from this event help fund student scholarships. Keep their arts scene going strong, get your tickets (which include drinks) here.

🍔 Dayton Burger Fest

📅 Sun, Apr 6: 11 am - 6 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 The Brightside, Dayton
💰 Free

Celebrate 12 years of The Yellow Cab's Food Truck Rallies with a burger extravaganza. Enjoy a variety of burgers, from classic to modern, served by top-notch food trucks.

This family-friendly event is perfect for foodies looking to taste amazing creations. Treat your taste buds and see who is participating here.

🛒 Ohio Vintage Fest

📅 Sun, Apr 6: 12 - 5 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Dayton Convention Center, Dayton
💰 General: $5
💰 Early Entry: $10
💰 12 & Under: Free

Shop from over 45 vendors offering vintage clothes, home goods, records, toys, and more — all under one roof at the Convention Center.

Whether you're hunting for a rare tee or a cool collectible, you’re bound to find something unique. It’s the first time this fest is hitting Dayton, and you won’t want to miss it. Get your tickets here.

⚾ Dayton Dragons Opening Week

📅 Tue, Apr 8 - Sun, Apr 13
📍 Day Air Ballpark, Dayton
💰 $6+

Baseball season is here! Come on out for Opening Week to see our Dayton Dragons take on the Fort Wayne TinCaps.

The Dragons always sell out and pack the stadium. As of writing, there still some scattered seats up for grabs and plenty of room in Lawn D for a bigger crew.

Get your tickets here, grab a box of cracker jacks, and enjoy the game!

💼 Sinclair Job Fair

📅 Wed, Apr 9: 12 - 3 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Sinclair Conference Center
💰 Free

Looking for your next opportunity? Head on down to Sinclair's career fair with nearly 100 employers from a wide range of industries. Discover full-time, part-time, seasonal, and temporary jobs, along with internships and apprenticeships.

It's a chance to explore opportunities and connect with companies ready to hire. Perfect for those eager to carve out their career paths or find their next role. Learn more here.

🎲 DayCon

📅 Fri, Apr 12: 1 - 10:30 pm (Add To Cal)
📅 Sat, Apr 13: 8 am - 10:30 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Shelter Church, Kettering
💰 $15+

Dive into the world of tabletop gaming at DayCon! With a variety of board games, miniature battles, card decks, and RPG adventures, there's something for every gamer. Shop the latest in gaming gear from top vendors.

Gather your friends for a weekend of strategic play and discoveries in the realm of tabletop gaming. Perfect for both seasoned players and newcomers. Get your tickets and see open games here.

🎶LIVE MUSIC

This Friday

Dayton Music Industry | Yellow Cab Tavern | 6 pm | Free

Doug Hart | Crooked Handle - Boro | 6:30 pm | Free

Katherine Wilder | Bock Family Brewing | 7 pm | Free

Ben & Pete | Jayne's On Main | 7:30 pm | Free

Suburban Riot | Katz Lounge | 8 pm | Free

Heather & The Swing Set | Whisperz Speakeasy | 8 pm | Free

Counting Skeletons | Phone Booth Lounge | 8 pm | Free

Chad Applegate Band | The Barrel | 8 pm | Free

Noah Wotherson Band | Hidden Gem Music Club | 8 pm | $10

Caden Wilson | Good Time Charlie's | 10 pm | Free

This Saturday

The Dead Revival Band | Yellow Cab Tavern | 7:30 pm | $10

Matt Scholp | Jayne's On Main | 7:30 pm | Free

Pearl Street | Moe Harrigan's | 8 pm | Free

Britches Down | Wings Beavercreek | 8 pm | Free

Spungewurthy | Phone Booth Lounge | 8 pm | Free

Denim Deluxe Band | The Barrel | 8 pm | Free

Rob Clark & Crystalline Machine | Hidden Gem Music Club | 8 pm | $10

Cameron Parks | Brick Tap & Tavern | 8:30 pm | Free

Rustic Revival | Good Time Charlie's | 8:30 pm | Free

The Flat Out Band | Courtyard Lounge | 9 pm | $5

🎭️LIVE THEATRE

Shows Running Now

Camelot | The Loft Theatre | Mar 26 - Apr 06 | $23+

Into The Woods | La Comedia Theatre | Mar 27 - May 04 | $70+

Chancers | Dayton Theatre Guild | Mar 28 - Apr 13 | $24+

Upcoming Shows

Reefer Madness | Beavercreek Community Theatre | Apr 25 - May 04 | $18+

The Unsinkable Molly Brown | Dayton Playhouse | May 02 - May 18 | $18+

Dreamworks Shrek The Musical TYA | Town Hall Theatre | May 02 - May 18 | $14+

😂LIVE COMEDY

This Weekend

Maria Bamford | Dayton Funny Bone | Apr 04 | $35

That One Mailman & Friends | Dayton Funny Bone | Apr 05 | $42+

Upcoming Shows

Ms. Pat | Dayton Funny Bone | Apr 18 - Apr 19 | $37+

Nate Bargatze | Nutter Center | May 14 | $39+

🙏 THANKS

That’s all for today! Please tell us how you liked today’s newsletter and any feedback using the poll below.

See you next Thursday,

— Max

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