💎 Back To School Weekend (Issue #49)
Your Local Weekend Planner
Max Carone
August 08, 2024
Good Morning,
And welcome to another issue of Miami Valley Memo. Every week, we share events and shows curated for the Miami Valley.
While hard to believe, this is the last weekend of summer break before school starts back next week. You know what that means? Last-minute back-to-school shopping!
Now, there’s still time to score some savings because today is the last day of Ohio’s sales tax holiday. Both online and in-person purchases up to $500 are eligible for sales tax exemption, and it even applies to more than school items. Learn more about this tax break here.
All this talk about school and deals pairs perfectly with today’s sponsor. They’re all about teaching kids useful skills and have a special offer just for our readers!
Let’s get to it!
— Max
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⚡ WEEKEND WEATHER
Friday
80° 🌡️ 54° | 🌤️ | ☔ 10% | 💨 15 mph
Saturday
76° 🌡️ 55° | 🌤️ | ☔ 10% | 💨 12 mph
Sunday
78° 🌡️ 56° | 🌤️ | ☔ 10% | 💨 10 mph
📅 EVENTS
🎺 Summertime, Sousa, & Sundaes
📅 Thu, Aug 8th: 7 - 8:30 pm
📍 Polen Farm, Kettering
💰 Free
Join the Kettering community for the city's final summer concert of the season. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and relax with live music from the Kettering Civic Band.
Enjoy free ice cream in a family-friendly setting, perfect for a delightful evening outdoors on Polen Farm's beautiful grounds! Learn more here.
🎤 Party In The Park: Garth Brooks Tribute
📅 Fri, Aug 9th: 5:30 - 9:30 pm
📍 St. Leonard’s Lawn, Centerville
💰 Free
Celebrate summer with Centerville's final Party in the Park show! Rock out with country hits from Garth Brooks performed by Shawn Gerhard.
Grab a bite from local food trucks and a pint (or two) from the beer tent. With activities for the kids and over 30 vendors to shop from, there's even more to do before the show starts at 7 pm. Learn more here.
🎪 Waynesville Street Faire
📅 Sat, Aug 10th: 10 am - 4 pm
📍 Downtown Waynesville
💰 Free
Explore historic Waynesville at their annual street fair! Browse vintage clothing racks, find unique antiques, and admire handmade crafts.
Enjoy tasty bites from food trucks and pick up some new plants. Kids will love the activities from the local arts council. Experience nostalgia, creativity, and community in the heart of Waynesville. Learn more here.
🎨 Art On The Lawn
📅 Sat, Aug 10th: 10 am - 5 pm
📍 Livermore & East North College, Yellow Springs
💰 Free
Immerse yourself in Yellow Spring's vibrant art community! This show features around 100 artists displaying and selling their creations.
They'll have food on deck and local performers on stage to keep you going as you browse unique artwork. A perfect outing for art lovers and those looking to support local talent. Learn more here.
🥔 Dayton Potato Festival
📅 Sat, Aug 10th: 12 - 8 pm
📍 Oak & Ivy Park, Dayton
💰 Free
Savor all the potato flavor this weekend from 15 food vendors, including Boss Potatoes and Tasty Delight. You can browse as you munch too, with 16 artisans showing their wares.
Enjoy live music and line dancing, emceed by DJ Stan “The Man” Brooks plus performances from other local talents. Celebrate a day of community, food, and fun. Learn more here.
🚘 Slammed Impulse Car Show
📅 Sat, Aug 10th: 12 - 7 pm
📍 Dayton Convention Center, Downtown Dayton
💰 Online: $25 | Day Of: $30
Join Slammed Impulse for their first-ever car showcase in Ohio. Get indoors and explore an exciting event filled with vendors, teams, groups, and local businesses. They'll have live music, food, and of course... cool cars!
See who wins what awards, and soak up the auto-enthusiast vibes. A great place to connect with fellow car lovers and maybe even make some new friends. Get your tickets here.
✌️ BoomerFest
📅 Sat, Aug 10th: 12 - 10 pm
📍 St. Leonard’s Lawn, Centerville
💰 Free
Take a trip back to the Baby Boomer era at this music festival out on St. Leonard's Lawn. Shop local with sweet and savory treats from food trucks and a vast vendor village on site.
Sip on a great selection from local breweries. Try BoomShark, their take on Landshark's popular lager created just for this event.
There’s also a free kids’ area for family fun. See the music lineup and learn more here.
🍖 Dayton BBQ Fest
📅 Sat, Aug 10th: 5 - 9 pm
📍 Yellow Cab Tavern, Downtown Dayton
💰 Free
Get your grub on at this BBQ-themed food truck rally. Taste tons of barbeque dishes served by local food trucks all bringing their own smokey twists on this classic cuisine.
This is Yellow Cab's 11th year putting on family-friendly events like this for foodies. Treat your taste buds and see who is participating here.
🎨 Art On The Commons
📅 Sun, Aug 11th: 11 am - 5 pm
📍 Fraze Pavilion, Kettering
💰 Free
Join Rosewood Arts and the Kettering community for their annual arts and crafts fest. See over 100 artists from around the country spread out across this scenic park.
With family-friendly interactive elements, you can go from looking at art to making it! A fun way to spend the day for art lovers and community members alike. Learn more here.
🍦 Cruise-In Ice Cream Social
📅 Sun, Aug 11th: 11 am - 3 pm
📍 RecPlex, Washington Twp.
💰 Free
Come out for Washington Township's annual combination of a classic car show + a community cookout! Chow down on complimentary hot dogs and burgers grilled by the Sheriff's Office, and cool off with plenty of ice cream.
With the Fire Department's ladder climb and car extrication demos, it's like a touch-a-truck on steroids. Sure to be a hit with your little ones! Learn more here.
🍸 Artini Dayton
📅 Thu, Aug 15th: 6 - 8 pm
📍 The Tank At The Arcade, Downtown Dayton
💰 General: $55 | VIP: $65
Experience the blend of art and mixology at this fundraiser hosted by Culture Works. Taste different 'Artinis' — cocktails crafted together by local artists and bartenders.
Nibble light hors d'oeuvres, listen to some live music, and maybe even pick up a painting on display. General admission includes 5 drink tickets, whereas VIP gets you 6 drinks plus early entry at 5:30 pm. Get your tickets here.
🏡 Dayton Porchfest
📅 Sat, Aug 17th: 12:15 - 6:45 pm
📍 St. Anne’s Hill Historic District, Downtown Dayton
💰 Free
Come out for a free music festival in St. Anne's Hill. Enjoy mini concerts held on porches throughout this historic neighborhood.
See local talent and celebrate Dayton's rich music scene. Soak in the tunes, and connect with the community. A perfect outing for music lovers and families. Learn more here.
🎶LIVE MUSIC
Friday, August 9th
Best Dead City Music Festival | Brightside Dayton | 6pm | $20+
Garrett Toth | Bock Family Brewing | 7pm | Free
Blair Crimmins & The Hookers | Levitt Pavilion | 7pm | Free
Nothing But Treble | Jayne's On Main | 7:30pm | Free
Somersault | Hidden Gem Music Club | 8pm | $5
Visitor, Dravin and the Ravens, and Salvador Ross | Yellow Cab Tavern | 8pm | $5
Elias Gomez | The Barrel | 8pm | Free
Runaway Sons | Good Time Charlie's | 8:30pm | Free
Gina Grossarth Cullen | The Brick Tap & Tavern | 8:30pm | Free
Saturday, August 10th
Authorized Personnel | Jayne's On Main | 7pm | Free
Vaughn Sutherland | Bock Family Brewing | 7pm | Free
World Indigenous Day Celebration | Levitt Pavilion | 7pm | Free
Fire and Metal | Hidden Gem Music Club | 8pm | $10
SFP Project Making | The Barrel | 8pm | Free
Cody Joe Hodges | Good Time Charlie's | 8:30pm | Free
Pearl Street | The Brick Tap & Tavern | 8:30pm | Free
Shot of Whiskey | Courtyard Lounge | 9pm | Free
Gettoblaster | Yellow Cab Tavern | 8pm | $15
🎭️LIVE THEATRE
Shows Running Now
The Wizard of Oz | La Comedia Theatre | Jun 27th - Aug 11th | $70+
Upcoming Shows
A Man of No Importance | Beavercreek Community Theatre | Aug 23rd - Sep 1st | $18+
The Enchanted Cottage | Dayton Theatre Guild | Aug 23rd - Sep 8th | $24+
😂LIVE COMEDY
This Weekend
Rob Little | Dayton Funny Bone | Aug 9th - 10th | $20
Chris Bowers | Wiley's Comedy Club | Aug 9th - 10th | $15
Upcoming Shows
Kelly Kellz | Dayton Funny Bone | Aug 16th - 17th | $22
Heywood Banks | Wiley's Comedy Club | Aug 16th - 17th | $25
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