💎 Galas & Games (Issue #125)
Your Local Weekend Planner
Max Carone
February 19, 2026
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
53° 🌡️ 29° | 🌤️ | ☔ 10% | 💨 20 - 30 mph
Saturday
44° 🌡️ 27° | 🌤️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 5 - 10 mph
Sunday
33° 🌡️ 22° | 🌨️ | ❄️ 30% | 💨 10 - 20 mph
📅 EVENTS
🐟 Antioch Shrine Fish Fry
📅 Fri, Feb 20: 5:30 - 8:30 pm
📍 Antioch Shrine, Dayton
💰 $25
The Famous Antioch Shrine Fish Fry is serving up all-you-can-eat fish, chicken, fries, mac & cheese, and cole slaw.
Come hungry and stick around for live entertainment, a showdown, pull tabs, and raffle baskets — there’s plenty to keep you busy between bites. Don’t miss this lively community tradition! Learn more here.
🍹 Battle of the Bartenders
📅 Wed, Feb 25: 6:30 - 9 pm
📍 The Steam Plant, Dayton
💰 Advance: $45
💰 Day Of: $55
💰 VIP: $65
The Buckeye Vodka Battle of the Bartenders is back, and Dayton’s best are ready to shake things up! Watch top bartenders — including defending champ Thomas Morris of Wheat Penny and People’s Choice winner Bill Castro of El Meson — face off in a spirited showdown.
Taste your way through creative Buckeye Vodka cocktails and enjoy bites from Miami Valley’s favorite restaurants. Each ticket gets you food from every spot, a cocktail flight, and a vote for your favorite bartender. Get your tickets here.
🎩 Black & White Gala
📅 Fri, Feb 27: 6 - 9 pm
📍 Presidential Banquet Center, Kettering
💰 $100
Get ready for an inspiring night of art and giving at the annual We Care Arts gala. The spotlight is on unique artwork created by artist-client and community artist pairs as part of the Together We Care initiative — each piece a true blend of talent and teamwork.
Browse beautifully framed creations, then try your luck at the silent and live auctions, packed with exciting items and experiences. All proceeds support We Care Arts’ mission to empower and uplift through creativity.
Celebrate community, creativity, and compassion. Get your tickets here.
🪴🍺 Plants and Beer
📅 Sat, Feb 28: 11 am - 4 pm
📍 Loose Ends Brewing, Centerville
💰 Free
Calling all plant lovers! This pop-up market is packed with lush finds, from rare houseplants to botanical gifts and décor, all sourced from local vendors.
Try your luck at free Plant Bingo for leafy prizes, sip on local brews, and earn raffle entries for a rare plant — just shop with four vendors or more.
Come ready to browse and bring home something green. Learn more here.
📖 Uncle Tom’s Cabin: An American Classic
📅 Mon, Mar 2: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
📍 Dayton Woman’s Club, Dayton
💰 $15
Dive into the legacy of Uncle Tom’s Cabin at this special event marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. A guest speaker from the Harriet Beecher Stowe House will walk you through the story’s creation, its controversies, and why it still sparks discussion today.
Explore how Stowe’s novel shaped American history, influenced pop culture, and continues to resonate. It’s a thought-provoking evening for readers and history buffs alike. Register here.
♦️ Monte Carlo Night
📅 Fri, Mar 6: 6 - 10:30 pm
📍 Baum Opera House, Miamisburg
💰 $25
Ready for a night of casino-style thrills? Enjoy dinner, try your luck at classic card games, and bid in silent and live auctions — all while networking with local business leaders at the historic Baum Opera House.
Support the Miamisburg business scene and connect with the community. Interested in sponsorship? Learn more here.
💒 Wedding Open House
📅 Sat, Mar 7: 10 am - 3 pm
📍 Prime Time Party Rental, Dayton
💰 Free
Planning a wedding or special event? You’ll find inspiration galore at this lively show, featuring over 100 top vendors from across the Tri-State area. The first 25 couples snag free swag bags, and everyone can enter giveaways, sample tasty bites, and check out gorgeous displays.
If you’re only hitting one wedding show this year, make it this one — plus, you can catch Prime Time's only sale of the year! Register here.
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This Weekend
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🙏 THANKS FOR READING
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See you next Thursday,
— Max
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