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Did you know... Dayton's Victoria Theatre, opened in 1866, is one of the oldest continuously operating theaters in Ohio - it survived the 1913 flood, two world wars, and the urban decline of the 1970s, and still hosts live performances today on the same South Ludlow Street block where it originally stood.
The inside track on local happenings:
7,000 meals last year, and the Feast of Giving returns November 26.
Nine days of food trucks have Kettering’s research park rethinking its plan.
A 33-year-old art center is raising scholarship money on November 7.
FOODIE FRIDAY
Dayton foodies, your weekend lineup of must‑try spots is here!
Tom & Dot's Gelato
A little gelato counter in downtown Miamisburg with over 36 flavors made from Italian recipes, plus sorbetto, sandwiches, coffee and fresh cannoli. Regulars swear by the tiramisu and the seasonal pumpkin, and there are dairy free and gluten free options if you need them. Grab a cup and walk it down toward the river, which is honestly the whole point.
📍36A S Main St, Miamisburg📍
Izakaya
An anime themed restaurant and bar with a neon lit dining room and its own outdoor entrance at Fairfield Commons, so you never have to walk through the mall. Go for The Izakaya, their signature Korean corn dog with half beef sausage, half mozzarella, crispy onions and a gochujang drizzle, and split the baked Rangoon Dip while you decide on the rest.
📍2727 Fairfield Commons, Beavercreek📍
Yaffa Grill
Mediterranean cooking in the heart of Miamisburg, where the spices, marinades and dips are all made in house. Come for the chicken shawarma or lamb kebab, marinated and fire grilled, then round it out with homemade hummus and fresh pita. Regulars single out the garlic sauce, the portions are generous for the price, and the dining room is clean and easy to settle into.
📍21 Alexandersville Rd, Miamisburg📍
DAYTON DIGEST
🏗️ The Office Park That Wants a Food Hall
Employees surveyed at the Miami Valley Research Park said the 1,200-plus-acre campus between Kettering and Beavercreek is a nice place to work, though one put the gap plainly: “but there’s nothing really to do.” So the Research Park Association tried BaseCamp, a free nine-day pop-up with food trucks and a beer garden in the parking lot at Research Boulevard and Founders Drive, and turnout grew every day. The newly adopted master plan now proposes a semi-permanent version, estimated at about $491,000 to install and about $12,000 a month to program, with the City of Kettering, Industrial Commercial Properties, and the Dayton Food Truck Association as partners. On the amenity wish list: a coffee shop, rooftop dining, a food hall, patio space, and volleyball courts.
🔐 Wright State Builds a Path to Cybersecurity Career
Wright State University has been awarded nearly $200,000 through a cooperative agreement with the National Institute of Standards and Technology, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, to grow its cybersecurity program. “Cybersecurity protects more than computers and information,” said program director Junjie Zhang, who points to advanced manufacturing, where students work on real challenges in the systems “that turn designs into physical products.” Wright State will lead the initiative and shape the training around what local employers are hiring for, so what students learn matches what those companies need. The work is aimed at the shortage of cybersecurity professionals, which means Dayton students solving real industry problems before they graduate.
🎨 Inside the Handprinted Building on South Jefferson
For 33 years, K12&TEJAS has run art classes for kids and adults out of the handprinted building at 341 S. Jefferson Street, with a mission to help people of all ages imagine, learn, and create. The nonprofit reaches well past its own studio: in school and after school art making, summer camps, field trips, murals and public art, workshops, professional exhibitions, and a creative reuse shop called Scrappy Cat that resells donated fabric, yarn, and thread. Its Artist in Training Program gives young artists after school classes, a safe place to develop their own style, and help building a portfolio, with scholarships covering the cost for families who need it. Those scholarships are what the Art Off fundraiser on Saturday, November 7 pays for, with happy hour from 4:30 to 6 p.m., a live painting competition and auction, hot glass blowing, jewelry making, and live music; tickets are $75 general and $30 for students.
Feast of Giving Brings Dayton Together for Thanksgiving
Photo Credit: feastofgiving.org
Volunteers prepared 7,000 meals at last year’s Feast of Giving with help from community partners including Miami Valley Meals, and preparations for this Thanksgiving are already underway. Event director Steve Paris said the free gathering at the Dayton Convention Center is open to the whole community, including military and veteran families, seniors, and working families. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie are on the menu, with live music and kids’ activities alongside the meal.
The feast runs Thursday, November 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Blue Star Families of Ohio will have a table where military families can learn about local resources and programs. Program director Geri Maples, who is the wife and caregiver of an Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, pointed to a survey finding that about one in four military and veteran families in Ohio face food insecurity, which is part of why Paris said, “This is much more than a free meal.”
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SOUND BITES
Your weekend guide to live music and karaoke across Dayton.
October 29, Thursday
Open Mic Night w David Thornton
Jayne's On Main | 7:00 PM
Doug Hart
Moe Harrigan’s Tavern | 7:00 PM
Thursday Karaoke
Ditto’s, 68 W Franklin St, Centerville | 8:00 PM
The Working Poor, The Quells, Odd Humans in Obscurity, Counterfeit Goods
Belmont Billiards | 8:00 PM
October 30, Friday
Halloween Party with The Café Unit
Moe Harrigan’s Tavern | 7:00 PM
Doug Hart
Jayne's On Main | 7:30 PM
Halloween Jam: M Ross Perkins, BeachKitty, Los Lokos, Team Void, The Fotons
Belmont Billiards | 8:00 PM
Grave Robber, House Ghost, All Hallowed
Blind Bob's | 8:00 PM
Halloween Show w Juicebox Band
The Dublin Pub | 9:00 PM
Scaraoke
Two Social | 10:00 PM
October 31, Saturday
Finding Melissa
Jayne's On Main | 7:30 PM
Pain Begins, In Heaven, Landfilth, So Calm, Resin Ring
Belmont Billiards | 9:00 PM
NIGHT ES X BAMN
Elevated Society Creative Studio | 9:00 PM
Halloween Bash w DJ Cuest
Ned Peppers Bar | 9:00 PM
Halloween Bash w DJ Gunner
Hole in the Wall | 9:00 PM
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OTHER EVENTS
The best things happening in Dayton Thursday through Saturday: festivals, markets, pop-ups, and more.
October 29, Thursday
Week 5: Montgomery County Community Blood Drive - Fairview Church of the Brethren
750 Union Boulevard, Englewood | 12:30PM-6:30PM
Annual Trick or Treat
Beavercreek Post Acute | 6:00PM-8:00PM
Costume Queeraoke
Blind Bob's | 8:00 PM
October 30, Friday
October Coffee Chat
Gem City Catfé | 12:00 PM
Halloween-Themed Trivia Event
Harmony Adult Day Center | 1:00PM-3:00PM
Track or Treat
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base | 5:00PM-7:00PM
Fall Foliage Hike
Sycamore Trails Park North, 214 S Heincke Rd, Miamisburg | 5:30PM-6:30PM
Dayton Salsa Project
Hidden Gem Music Club | 8:00 PM
6th Annual Spooky Silent Disco
The Brightside Music & Event Venue | 8:00 PM
October 31, Saturday
The Running Pumpkin Halloween 5K
Deeds Point MetroPark | 10:00 AM
Troops & Treats
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force | 10:00AM-3:00PM
Carving Party - 10th Annual Light Up The Mound Pumpkin Glow
Little Mound Park, 9490 Still Meadow Lane, Centerville | 10:00AM-12:00PM
Harley Halloween
Buckeye Harley-Davidson | 12:00PM-3:00PM
Halloween Fun
DK Effect, 1600 East Third, Dayton | 12:00PM-1:00AM
Skate-O-Ween
Kettering Ice Rink | 1:00PM-3:00PM
Halloween Games Party
Little Fish Brewing | 6:00 PM
Pumpkin Glow - 10th Annual Light Up The Mound Pumpkin Glow
Little Mound Park, 9490 Still Meadow Lane, Centerville | 6:00PM-9:00PM
Beggar's Night
101 West Third Street, Dayton | 6:00PM-8:00PM
2nd Annual Halloween Masquerade Party
Whisperz Speakeasy | 8:00 PM
Nightmare on 3rd Street
Two Social · 123 E 3rd Street, Dayton | 8:00 PM
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Whether you're looking for upcoming festivals, live music, family days out, or weekend markets, our Events Calendar has you covered!
WEATHER WATCH
Genius Unlocked - The Reveal
The Air Force Research Laboratory, known as AFRL.
It is one of the largest Air Force research organizations in the world and drives significant defense technology innovation from the Dayton campus.
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