💎 The Circus Comes To Dayton (Issue #75)

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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.

Well this week was a cold blast to an icy past. While I hesitate to say we’ll have a “warm” weekend at least it’s looking sunny and not quite so frigid.

Spring can’t get here fast enough, but in the meantime we have some great events to keep you busy!

Let’s get to it!

⚡ WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday

29° 🌡️ 17° | 🌤️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 10 mph

Saturday

33° 🌡️ 19° | 🌤️ | ☔ 10% | 💨 15 mph

Sunday

38° 🌡️ 31° | 🌤️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 15 mph

📅 EVENTS

🎪 Antioch Shrine Circus

📅 Fri, Feb 21: 7 pm
📅 Sat, Feb 22: 11 am & 6 pm
📅 Sun, Feb 23: 2 pm
📍 Hobart Arena, Troy
💰 $15

The circus is coming to town! Going on its 78th year, this Dayton tradition supports the Antioch Shriner's work to bring health (and joy) to kids across our community.

Watch daring acrobats, high-flying stunts, thrilling motorized daredevils, plus all your classic circus sights. It’s a night of nonstop fun for a great cause, join the fun by getting your tickets here!

🍻 Great Guinness Toast

📅 Fri, Feb 21: 10 pm
📍 The Dublin Pub, Dayton
💰 Free

Raise a glass and compete for the title of Great Guinness ToastMaster 2025! Step on stage, deliver your best toast, and win by audience applause.

The winner earns a year of free Guinness. Want to compete? Get there at 9 pm to register, learn more here.

🎩 Black & White Gala

📅 Fri, Feb 28: 5:30 - 10 pm
📍 Presidential Banquet Center, Kettering
💰 $125

Enjoy an evening of music, auctions, and art, all in support of We Care Arts. We Care Arts gives folks with disabilities and mental health needs a way to heal through art in the Miami Valley.

Embrace the theme by donning your finest black and white attire for a cause that colors lives with hope and creativity. Have a great time while supporting a worthy cause! Get your tickets here.

♣️ Casino Night

📅 Fri, Feb 28: 6 pm
📍 Sugar Valley Golf Club, Bellbrook
💰 $75

Join the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Chamber of Commerce for a night of fun and games. Enjoy dinner while playing some classic casino games like poker and roulette, and vying for prizes.

Beyond fun, it's also an opportunity to connect with Bellbrook's business community. Tickets include dinner and game chips, get yours here.

☕ Coffee 101

📅 Sat, Mar 1: 10 - 11:30 am
📍 Lofino Senior Center, Beavercreek
💰 Resident: $2
💰 Non-Resident: $7

Discover the art of coffee in this interactive class led by the owners of ContempoRoast. Learn about brewing methods, roast levels, and the myths of caffeine content.

Explore coffee’s journey from plant to cup, then enjoy a guided tasting. A perfect experience for coffee lovers looking to deepen their knowledge. Learn more here.

💒 Wedding Open House

📅 Sat, Mar 1: 10 am - 3 pm
📍 Prime Time Party & Event Rental, West Carrollton
💰 Free

Planning a wedding or special event? Meet over 100 top vendors, explore stunning displays, and enjoy food, drinks, and giveaways.

The first 25 couples receive free swag bags! Don’t miss your chance to connect with the best in the industry and take advantage of exclusive event rental deals. Register here.

🇩🇪 German Mardi Gras

📅 Sat, Mar 1: 7 - 11 pm
📍 Dayton German Club, Dayton
💰 $5

Celebrate German-style Mardi Gras, aka Fasching, with a festive costume ball at Dayton's German Club. Enjoy live music from the Uberland Band, partake in a dessert contest, and explore games for kids.

Snacks and drinks await — feel free to bring a dish of your own to share. Come in costume to join the masquerade fun. Admission is free for club members, military, and students with ID. Learn more here.

♦️ Monte Carlo Night

📅 Fri, Mar 7: 6 - 10:30 pm
📍 Baum Opera House, Miamisburg
💰 $25

See Monte Carlo in Miamisburg with an assortment of games like Blackjack and Texas Hold'em. Indulge in a buffet from Bullwinkle’s, groove to a live DJ, and try your luck at auctions and raffles.

This event benefits the Miamisburg Merchants Association and its mission to support local businesses in Miamisburg. A great blend of fun, food, and philanthropy awaits, offering a unique way to engage with the community. Get your tickets here.

🩹 Wilderness First Aid

📅 Sat, Mar 15: 8 am - 6 pm
📅 Sun, Mar 16: 8 am - 6 pm
📍 Possum Creek MetroPark, Dayton
💰 $295

Prepare for the unexpected with hands-on wilderness first aid training. This two-day course covers essential medical skills for outdoor adventures, from day hikes to short backcountry trips.

Taught by experienced instructors you'll walk away with potentially life-saving knowledge. Registration ends on March 8th and there are only a few tickets left. Sign up here while you can.

🎶LIVE MUSIC

This Friday

VEO & More | Yellow Cab Tavern | 7 pm | $10

Doug Hart | Jayne's On Main | 7:30 pm | Free

Half~Life | Phone Booth Lounge | 8 pm | Free

Southern Summer | The Barrel | 8 pm | Free

Dreadful Rumor & More | Hidden Gem Music Club | 8 pm | Free

Short of Stable | Brick Tap & Tavern | 8:30 pm | Free

Cody Garrett | Good Time Charlie's | 8:30 pm | Free

Carmen Clouse | Courtyard Lounge | 9 pm | Free

This Saturday

DBS Youth Blues Showcase | Phone Booth Lounge | 7 pm | Free

Dan Rivers | Bock Family Brewing | 7 pm | Free

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

Timestamp | The Barrel | 8 pm | Free

The Shady Pine & More | Yellow Cab Tavern | 8 pm | $10

Leviathan Cycle & More | Hidden Gem Music Club | 8 pm | $10

Diddley | Brick Tap & Tavern | 8:30 pm | Free

Barely Able | Good Time Charlie's | 8:30 pm | Free

Sideshow Band | Courtyard Lounge | 9 pm | $5

This Sunday

G. Scott Jones Freedom Ensemble | Hidden Gem Music Club | 7 pm | $10

🎭️LIVE THEATRE

Shows Running Now

Jersey Boys | La Comedia Theatre | Feb 13 - Mar 23 | $70+

Upcoming Shows

The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz | Town Hall Theatre | Feb 28 - Mar 16 | $14+

DCDC: Power & Presence | Victoria Theatre | Mar 01 - Mar 02 | $9+

Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole A Song | Victoria Theatre | Mar 07 - Mar 08 | $41+

Angel Street | Beavercreek Community Theatre | Mar 07 - Mar 16 | $18+

😂LIVE COMEDY

This Weekend

Desi Banks | Dayton Funny Bone | Feb 21 - Feb 22 | $42+

Don McMillan | Dayton Funny Bone | Feb 27 | $37+

Upcoming Shows

Brian Regan | Victoria Theatre | Mar 19 | $55+

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

💎 EXTRA GEMS

Give Back With BBQ

From 11 am - 8 pm next Thursday (Feb 27th), Centerville’s City Barbeque location will donate 20% of your bill to Dayton Diaper Depot! DDD is a fantastic local nonprofit that gives families in need diapers.

All you have to do is use the code “GIVE” for online orders, or tell them you’re there to support DDD in-person. Put BBQ on the menu next week and help them build a better a future from the bottom up!

🙏 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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