💎 Wizards In Waynesville (Issue #77)
PLUS: Your St. Patty’s Day Parties Preview
Max Carone
March 06, 2025
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
44° 🌡️ 28° | 🌧️ | ☔ 40% | 💨 10 mph
Saturday
42° 🌡️ 32° | ⛅️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 15 mph
Sunday
53° 🌡️ 35° | ⛅️ | ☔ 0% | 💨 20 mph
📅 EVENTS
🎨 First Friday Art Hop
📅 Fri, Mar 7: 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.
♦️ Monte Carlo Night
📅 Fri, Mar 7: 6 - 10:30 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 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.
🐦 For The Birds
📅 Sat, Mar 8: 10 am - 12 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Civic Center, West Carrollton
💰 Free
Spend the day celebrating birds with hands-on activities for all ages! Paint a bird rock, create a backyard bird feeder, and enjoy live music with family and friends.
It’s a fun and creative way to connect with nature and bring a little wildlife into your backyard. Learn more here.
🚺 International Women’s Day Celebration
📅 Sat, Mar 8: 11 am - 2 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Dayton Metro Library - Downtown Branch
💰 Free
Celebrate International Women’s Day with a vibrant, community-driven event honoring women from all cultures. Enjoy art, music, dance, and fitness classes, plus financial and parenting workshops.
Kids’ activities make it fun for the whole family. Connect and be inspired in a welcoming space designed to uplift and empower! Learn more here.
🧙♂️ Wizarding World of Waynesville
📅 Sat, Mar 8: 12 - 8 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Downtown Waynesville
💰 Free
Step into the Wizarding World of Waynesville for a day of magic and adventure! Sip on Butterbeer, explore enchanting shops, and celebrate all things Harry Potter.
Whether you're a witch, wizard, or muggle, there's something for everyone. Learn more about this spellbinding experience here.
🎪 Renaissance Festival Pub Sing
📅 Sat, Mar 8: 8:30 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 The Dublin Pub, Dayton
💰 Free
Step back in time for a night with the Ohio Renaissance Festival's cast and crew. Revel in an evening filled with songs, laughter, and surprises from your beloved performers.
Space fills up quickly, turning the venue into standing-room-only, so arrive early to secure your spot. Perfect for fans of the festival or anyone looking for a unique night out. Learn more here.
🧱 Brews & Bricks
📅 Wed, Mar 12: 6 - 7:30 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Bock Family Brewing, Washington Twp.
💰 Free
Love LEGO? Put your brick building skills to the test at Bock's LEGO competition! Assemble your team of two or more, grab a bin of bricks, and race against the clock to create something amazing.
Registration is at 6 pm and the theme will be revealed at 6:30 with prizes awaiting the winners. Let your imagination run wild on a Wednesday night while enjoying some great local brews! Learn more here.
🎯 Nerf Night
📅 Sat, Mar 15: 7:30 - 8:30 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Coffman YMCA, Springboro
💰 Member: $10
💰 Non-Member: $20
Gear up for an action-packed Nerf battle at the YMCA! Test your skills, team up with friends, or go solo in a fast-paced showdown.
Nerf darts are provided — just bring your own blaster. Only a few spots are remaining, so secure yours here if this sounds like a blast.
☘️ ST. PATTY’S DAY EVENTS
Here’s our roundup of the big St. Patrick’s day this weekend and next. Expect more next week as we get closer to the holiday, and celebrate responsibly!
🍻 Tipp City St. Paddy’s Beer Crawl
📅 Fri, Mar 7: 5 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Downtown Tipp City
💰 Crawl Only: $40
💰 Crawl + Carryout: $50
Celebrate St. Patty's early with a lively bar crawl through downtown Tipp City this weekend! Sample craft brews at participating bars and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
Beer crawl tickets include a commemorative pint glass plus 12 tickets for 4oz pours. The crawl + carryout ticket gives you the beers plus a carryout dinner from the Bodega Carry Out Dinner that you can redeem over the next 90 days.
🐟 St. Pat’s Fest - Fish Fry
📅 Fri, Mar 7: 6 pm - 12 am (Add To Cal)
📍 Carroll High School, Riverside
💰 Online: $20
💰 Doors: $25
Kick off Carroll's St. Patrick's Festival with Dayton’s best fish fry! Enjoy baked and fried Icelandic cod, plus drinks like craft beer, margaritas, and Irish coffee.
Try your luck at games of chance, explore 100+ silent auction items, and enjoy live music all night. And you can leave the little ones at home because this fish Fryday is for adults only.
Today is the last day to get your tickets online, so save $5 by grabbing them here.
🎪 St. Pat’s Fest
📅 Sat, Mar 8: 12 - 11 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Carroll High School, Riverside
💰 Free
Join Carroll for a St. Patrick's event that's fun for the whole family! Listen to live music on three stages, watch Irish dancers bounce, and play games for all ages (including casino games for adults).
Savor a classic Irish dinner of Corned Beef, Irish Stew, and Soda bread from 5 - 8. Wash 'em down with plenty'o drinks including a bourbon bar open from 6 - 11. Learn more here.
🌈 Lucky’s St. Patrick’s Bar Crawl
📅 Sat, Mar 15: 4 pm - 12 am (Add To Cal)
📍 Downtown Dayton
💰 Single: $25
💰 Group: $20 / person (min 4)
This is Downtown’s go-to St. Patty's Day bar crawl. Visit 8 different venues across downtown Dayton, from Oregon Express to Warped Wing. Each bar will offer exclusive drink specials and festive giveaways.
Sip on green beer, take fun photos, and dance the night away. With no cover at participating bars and an after-party at Two Social to keep the fun going, this crawl is a great way to celebrate with friends (and make some new ones).
💚 Dublin Pub’s St. Patrick’s Day
📅 Sun, Mar 16: 11 am - 11 pm (Add To Cal)
📅 Mon, Mar 17: 5:30 am - 1 am (Add To Cal)
📍 The Dublin Pub, Dayton
💰 General: $15
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with two days of non-stop music, dancing (and drinking) at The Dublin Pub!
The party starts on Sunday with the Jameson Mile Run and live music. Then Monday morning it kicks off with breakfast & Guinness at 5:30 am to build a strong base for those who want to brave a long day full of fun.
Admission is cash-only and your stamp will cover you for both days. See the full schedule and learn more here.
🍺 Springboro’s St. Patty’s Bar Crawl
📅 Mon, Mar 17: 9 am - 9 pm (Add To Cal)
📍 Downtown Springboro
💰 Free
Crawl Springboro's bar scene for their second annual St. Patty's Day celebration. Hop between the participating bars with their free shuttle service and soak in the festive spirit all day long.
Gather your friends for a full day of fun and celebration! Learn more here.
🎶LIVE MUSIC
This Friday
Scythian | The Brightside | 6 pm | $22+
Doug Hart | Crooked Handle - Boro | 6:30 pm | Free
Bella Musica Studio Showcase | Bock Family Brewing | 7 pm | Free
Ben & Pete | Jayne's On Main | 7:30 pm | Free
Dark Below & More | Hidden Gem Music Club | 8 pm | $10
Next To Nowhere | The Barrel | 8 pm | Free
Reece Murray Band | Phone Booth Lounge | 8 pm | Free
The Wooden Nickel Boys | Good Time Charlie's | 8:30 pm | Free
O’Shea The Wicked & More | Yellow Cab Tavern | 8:30 pm | $10
The Closers Acoustic | Courtyard Lounge | 9 pm | Free
This Saturday
Dayton Battle Of The Bands Finale | The Brightside | 7 pm | $15
Ben Dearie | Bock Family Brewing | 7 pm | Free
The Martha’s | Jayne's On Main | 7:30 pm | Free
War Hammer & More | Hidden Gem Music Club | 8 pm | $5
Caught Dead & More | Yellow Cab Tavern | 8 pm | $12+
Whiskee Bizzness | The Barrel | 8 pm | Free
Barely Able | Phone Booth Lounge | 8 pm | Free
Vinyl Vultures | Brick Tap & Tavern | 8:30 pm | Free
9/Eight Central | Good Time Charlie's | 8:30 pm | Free
🎭️LIVE THEATRE
Shows Running Now
The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz | Town Hall Theatre | Feb 28 - Mar 16 | $14+
Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole A Song | Victoria Theatre | Mar 07 - Mar 08 | $41+
Angel Street | Beavercreek Community Theatre | Mar 07 - Mar 16 | $18+
Upcoming Shows
Mary Poppins | Carroll High School | Mar 14 | $12+
Requiem | Schuster Center | Mar 14 - Mar 15 | $6+
The Cure | Dayton Playhouse | Mar 14 - Mar 23 | $18+
Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: It's A World Of Dance | Schuster Center | Mar 16 | $11
😂LIVE COMEDY
This Weekend
Jason Mewes | Dayton Funny Bone | Mar 07 | $30+
Mark Gregory | Dayton Funny Bone | Mar 08 | $25
Upcoming Shows
William Montgomery | Dayton Funny Bone | Mar 14 - Mar 15 | $32+
Danae Hays | Victoria Theatre | Mar 15 | $42+
Brian Regan | Victoria Theatre | Mar 19 | $55+
Marlon Wayans | Dayton Funny Bone | Mar 21 - Mar 23 | $58+
🙏 THANKS
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See you next Thursday,
— Max
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