💎 Cold Snap Comeback (Issue #82)

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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.

Let’s get to it!

⚡ WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday

49° 🌡️ 33° | ☁️ | ☔ 20% | 💨 10 - 20 mph

Saturday

54° 🌡️ 34° | 🌤️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 10 - 15 mph

Sunday

63° 🌡️ 50° | 🌤️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 5 - 10 mph

📅 EVENTS

⚾ Dayton Dragons Opening Weekend

📅 Thu, Apr 10 - Sun, Apr 13
📍 Day Air Ballpark, Dayton
💰 $6+

Baseball season is here! Come on out for Opening Weekend 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!

🚗 DCC Season Kick-off

📅 Sat, Apr 12: 8 - 11 am (Add To Cal)
📍 Austin Landing, Miamisburg
💰 Free

Kick off car show season with Dayton Cars and Coffee (DCC)! Marvel at muscle cars, slick sports cars, and cool classics.

They prohibit revving, burnouts, speeding, and fast exits. This is a show for admiring cars, not being annoyed by them! A perfect place for auto enthusiasts of all ages. Learn more here.

🥚 HVO Easter Eggstravaganza

📅 Sat, Apr 12: 10 am - 3 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Hidden Valley Orchards, Lebanon
💰 Free

Celebrate spring with egg hunts, games, crafts, and farm fun for the whole family. Meet the Easter Bunny, enjoy live music and animal shows, and explore bounce houses, cookie decorating, and more.

Food trucks and themed drinks round out the day. Come ready to play, snack, and make memories. 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.

🪩 Time Warp Prom

📅 Sat, Apr 12: 7:30 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Dayton Convention Center
💰 $41

Step back into the '80s with Mix 107.7. Dance to DJ-spun tracks and live band performances of '80s favorites. It's a high-energy night filled with retro tunes, contests, and memorable photo ops.

Perfect for those who love a good throwback or just want to experience the vibrant '80s dance scene anew. Dress for the times with lots of hair spray, neon leggings, and shoulder-padded jackets (this is what Google told us '80s fashion was). Get your tickets here.

🌳 Kettering TreeFest

📅 Sat, Apr 19: 9 am - 12 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Gentile Nature Park, Kettering
💰 Free

Celebrate Arbor Day by planting trees, cleaning up the park, and helping dedicate the city’s official tree. You’ll meet local officials and learn from the Tree Committee.

Bring your gloves and gear if you can — then head to Eudora Brewing to relax and toast your efforts with a well-earned drink. Learn more here.

🛩️ Katharine Wright: Those Flyboys From Dayton

📅 Tue, Apr 22: 5 - 7 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Dayton Woman’s Club, Dayton
💰 $15

Take a trip back in time as Jessica Michna brings Katharine Wright to life in this engaging one-woman performance. Learn how her support and drive helped fuel the success of her famous brothers, Wilbur and Orville.

Enjoy light snacks and drinks while you discover her powerful role in aviation history. Get tickets here.

🍹 Battle of the Bartenders

📅 Wed, Apr 23: 6 - 9 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 The Steam Plant, Downtown Dayton
💰 Advance: $50
💰 Day Of: $60
💰 VIP: $70

Get ready for another epic showdown as bartenders from top local spots compete for this year’s title. Taste crafted cocktails, sample dishes from standout restaurants, and cast your vote.

Regular tickets include 5 drinks, food from each restaurant, and 1 voting chip. VIP tickets get you double the drinks and votes.

Will Louis from Meadowlark defend his title — or will Marci from Mr. Boro’s take the crown? You decide. Get your tickets here.

🍁 Sugar Maple Festival

📅 Fri, Apr 25: 5 - 10 pm (Add To Cal)
📅 Sat, Apr 26: 10 am - 10 pm (Add To Cal)
📅 Sun, Apr 27: 11 am - 5 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Downtown Bellbrook
💰 Free

Make a beeline to Bellbrook to celebrate the 45th Sugar Maple Festival. This celebration of local flavors and crafts is a local Spring favorite.

Indulge in a weekend of tasty treats, artisan finds, local live music, and crisp drinks from the beer garden. Discover, taste, and celebrate local traditions in Bellbrook! Learn more here.

🃏 JLD Casino Night Fundraiser

📅 Sat, Apr 26: 6 - 11 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 NCR Country Club, Kettering
💰 General: $100
💰 VIP: $125

Play classic casino games like Texas Hold'em and blackjack with a derby twist! Don your boldest derby attire and compete for the best hat prize. All while supporting the Junior League of Dayton’s mission to advance women’s leadership and improve K-3 literacy across the Miami Valley.

In addition to light bites and funny money to play with, regular tickets get you one drink. VIP tickets bump that up to two drinks, more play money, and an exclusive swag bag. Get your tickets here.

🍽️ Annual Spring Community Dinner

📅 Sat, May 3: 2 - 4 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Greater Dayton LGBT Center, Dayton
💰 Free (Registration Required)

Experience the warmth of community at the Greater Dayton LGBT Center's annual spring dinner. This dinner is a free feast welcoming all to celebrate unity and inclusion.

More than a meal — it's a chance to forge connections, share stories, and strengthen community ties. Join in, meet friends, and create lasting memories in a space of acceptance. Register here.

⛳ Centerville Rotary Golf Outing

📅 Fri, May 9: 7 am - 2 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Yankee Trace, Centerville
💰 Golfer: $125
💰 Foursome: $500

Tee off for a good cause at the 5th Annual Golf Outing hosted by the Centerville Rotary Club. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, prizes, and raffles while helping provide winter coats for local kids through Operation Warm.

Your swing supports a warm start for families across the community. Register and learn more about sponsorship opportunities here.

🎶LIVE MUSIC

This Friday

The New Old-Fashioned & More | Yellow Cab Tavern | 7:30 pm | $10

Nothing But Treble | Jayne's On Main | 7:30 pm | Free

Moses Mabarak & The Mosaic Jazz Ensemble | Whisperz Speakeasy | 8 pm | Free

Latter | Phone Booth Lounge | 8 pm | Free

Scott Hisey Band | The Barrel | 8 pm | Free

The Incurables & More | Hidden Gem Music Club | 8 pm | Free

Side Piece | Brick Tap & Tavern | 8:30 pm | Free

Kyle Isamoyer Band | Good Time Charlie's | 8:30 pm | Free

This Saturday

Dan Rivers | Bock Family Brewing | 7 pm | Free

Date Nite This Won’t Last | Yellow Cab Tavern | 7 pm | $5

Benny Hill | Jayne's On Main | 7:30 pm | Free

Moses Mabarak & The Mosaic Jazz Ensemble | Whisperz Speakeasy | 8 pm | Free

That One Party Band Lite | Moe Harrigan's | 8 pm | Free

Doug Hart | Phone Booth Lounge | 8 pm | Free

Sean Lamb & Janet Miller | The Barrel | 8 pm | Free

Grocery Store Vodka | Brick Tap & Tavern | 8:30 pm | Free

Mudbone | Good Time Charlie's | 9 pm | Free

🎭️LIVE THEATRE

Shows Running Now

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

Julius Caesar | PNC Arts Annex | Apr 10 - Apr 13 | $20+

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

Loni Love | Dayton Funny Bone | Apr 11 - Apr 12 | $22

Upcoming Shows

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

Kevin Bozeman | Dayton Funny Bone | Apr 25 - Apr 26 | $20

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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