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Did you know... the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, founded in 1933, is one of the oldest continuously operating regional orchestras in Ohio and performs at the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, a venue opened in 2003 that also hosts Broadway touring productions.
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A Dayton Honor Flight leader wraps up 20 years and 7,500+ veterans served
Free legal clinics are coming to Dayton Metro Library this month
The Dayton Dragons won another close one at Day Air Ballpark
The hottest day of the year is the worst time to find out your AC isn't ready for it.
Most breakdowns don't happen randomly. A worn capacitor, low refrigerant, a dirty coil - small problems that went undetected through winter and finally gave out under the pressure of a July heat wave. A failed compressor costs $1,500 to $2,500 to replace. An emergency call runs double the normal rate.
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⚖️ Free Legal Help Is Coming to a Library Near You This June
The Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyers Project is hosting a series of free legal clinics at the Dayton Metro Library throughout June. A Divorce Clinic runs Wednesday, June 3 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Main Library in Tech Lab B, offering step-by-step guidance on completing divorce paperwork online. A Legal Will Clinic follows on June 10 at the Miamisburg Branch, and a Legal Name Change Clinic takes place June 18 at the Main Library's Bassani Theater Off Third. Registration is required for some sessions. Call the Ask Me Line at 937-463-2665 or visit the library's event calendar to sign up.
🎭 A Comic Con Is Coming to the Dayton Convention Center
FiveStar Comic Con is expanding beyond Middletown and bringing a full two-day event to Dayton for the first time. The event runs Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21 at the Dayton Convention Center, 22 E. 5th St., featuring more than 80 vendors, over 96 independent artists in Artist Alley, panels, celebrity guests, and a cosplay contest on Saturday with a $250 cash and gift card prize. Single-day Saturday tickets are $15, Sunday is $12.50, and kids 10 and under get in free. Organizers cut ticket prices in half this year to keep it affordable for families.
🏈 A Northridge NFL Star Is Coming Home to Give Back
Drew Ogletree, a Northridge High School alum selected in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts, is hosting a free Community Fun Day & Football Drill Session on Saturday, June 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Northridge High School, 2251 Timber Lane, Dayton. The event includes football drills with Ogletree and Northridge coaches, free lunch, haircuts, facepainting, carnival games, a dunk tank, a DJ, and community resource tables. No football experience required and walk-ups are welcome, but pre-registration is recommended.
The Man Who Flew 7,500 Veterans Home Is Finally Taking His Own Victory Lap
Al Bailey spent 20 years as President of Honor Flight Dayton, and on May 30, 2026, he led his 180th and final Honor Flight, closing out a chapter that helped more than 7,500 Dayton-area veterans make the trip to Washington, D.C. at no cost. Across his two decades with the program, Bailey helped 25 other states launch their own Honor Flight hubs and contributed to more than 12,000 veterans total making the journey. For many veterans, especially those who came home from Vietnam without a proper welcome, the trip has been described as the best day of their lives, and Bailey says their families say they never stop talking about it. A Vietnam veteran himself, Bailey was inducted into the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame in 2022 for his decades of service both in uniform and through Honor Flight. Steve Gray, a U.S. Air Force veteran, will take over as Director and President as the organization continues its mission across the region.
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SOUND BITES
Your weekend guide to live music and karaoke across Dayton.
June 02, Tuesday
Kerry Kennard Trio
Whisperz Speakeasy | 7:00 PM
Hot Jazz
Jimmie's Ladder 11 | 7:00 PM
Karaoke with Rainey Day Entertainment
The Barrel House | 7:00 PM
June 03, Wednesday
Saving Vice, Roderik, Resider, King to a Broken Throne, Unhealthy While Unhinged, Your Hero Dies Today
The Hidden Gem Music Club | 6:30 PM
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OTHER EVENTS
The best things happening in Dayton Tuesday to Wednesday: festivals, markets, pop-ups, and more.
June 02, Tuesday
Cops N' Bobber
Oak Grove Park | 11AM-2PM
Patio Pounders
Lily’s Dayton | 5:00 PM
June 03, Wednesday
Free Yoga
Dayton Arcade | 5:30 PM
Magic The Gathering Commander Night
Tender Mercy | 7:00 PM
Want more details on any of these?
Whether you're looking for upcoming festivals, live music, family days out, or weekend markets, our Events Calendar has you covered!
Your Weekly Dose of Home Advice
Most homeowners don't realize ceiling fans have a summer and winter setting. In summer, fans should run counterclockwise to push air straight down and create a cooling effect. Look for the small direction switch on the motor housing and confirm yours are set correctly before the heat arrives. Running fans on the correct setting can make a room feel up to four degrees cooler, which means less work for your AC and a lower electric bill.
CITY HALL
Sen. Jon Husted has introduced the bipartisan CONNECT Act, which would help foster care youth ages 14 to 21 build support networks and access housing, education, and employment assistance as they transition to adulthood. A companion bill passed the House on May 19. The legislation updates the long-standing Chafee Foster Care program and gives young people more say in their own permanency plans.
Got a pet who brightens your days?
We love celebrating the furry (and feathered, and scaled!) friends that make our Dayton community so special.
WEATHER WATCH
GAME HIGHLIGHTS
The Dayton Dragons (28-22) topped the Great Lakes Loons 3-2 in the series finale on May 31 at Day Air Ballpark, winning the six-game series four games to two in what was the Loons' first road series loss of 2026. Starter Sterling Patick delivered five scoreless innings, striking out seven batters including the side in the fifth. The decisive runs came in the sixth and seventh innings, with Peyton Stovall launching a go-ahead two-run home run and Carter Graham adding an RBI single to seal it.
University of Dayton junior Camryn Thompson made history on May 30 at the NCAA East First Round in Lexington, Kentucky, becoming the first Flyer in program history to compete in the high jump at the event. Thompson entered as the 48th seed, cleared 1.71 meters, narrowly missed at 1.76 meters, and finished 29th overall in a milestone performance that caps a breakout season for the Powell, Ohio native. The result closes the #UDTF season on a genuinely historic note.
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The Dayton Dragons.
They are a Single-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds and have consistently ranked among the top minor league franchises in attendance nationally.
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