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The inside track on local happenings:
Every Dayton 7th and 8th grader can join the YMCA for free this summer starting June 1.
Wright State University is leading a $2.5 million federal push to bring AI literacy to rural classrooms.
Crayons to Classrooms is adding six new schools this fall and bringing supplies straight to teachers.
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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FOODIE FRIDAY
Dayton foodies, your weekend lineup of must‑try spots is here!
Adrienne's White Rabbit Lounge
A quirky, cozy bar with games, cocktails, and a crowd that knows how to have a good time. A favorite for a low-key evening out.
📍889 S Main St, Centerville📍
Green Chili Indian Restaurant
Brings bold, well-spiced Indian cooking to the south side of town. The vegetarian options are some of the best in the area, and the lamb dishes are equally impressive. A solid pick for a flavorful, satisfying dinner.
📍1501 Lyons Rd, Dayton📍
Carvers Steaks & Chops
A proper Dayton-area steakhouse with quality cuts and classic sides. The filet and the ribeye are the crowd favorites. When you want a real steak night, Carvers delivers.
📍1535 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton📍
DAYTON DIGEST
🏊 14 Dayton YMCA Locations Are Free All Summer for Middle Schoolers
Starting June 1 through August 31, the YMCA of Greater Dayton is offering free memberships to every student entering 7th or 8th grade in fall 2026. Families can walk into any of the 14 Greater Dayton YMCA locations with their student and fill out a free membership application on the spot. Students just need to bring school verification showing the grade they are entering in the fall. Beyond scheduled programs, teens can use the full facilities, shoot hoops, and meet new people all summer long at no cost.
🤖 Wright State Just Scored $2.5 Million to Put AI Education Where It's Needed Most
The U.S. Department of Education awarded Wright State University a $2.5 million grant to bring artificial intelligence education to rural Ohio and rural Kansas. The four-year project, called "Strengthening American Competitiveness with AI Education," targets future teachers and students in Wright State's Instructional Design and Learning Technologies master's program. It is led by computer science professor Cogan Shimizu, who is partnering with Kansas State University on the effort. The goal is to build AI literacy from K-12 through college so graduates are ready for a workforce that increasingly depends on it.
🚗 Keowee Street Is Losing Two Lanes and Gaining Bike Lanes and Wider Sidewalks
Dayton engineers are moving forward with a $2 million safety project on Keowee Street between East Fifth Street and Monument Avenue that will shrink the road from seven lanes down to five, add bike lanes, and widen the sidewalks. The roughly half-mile stretch has long been a problem for pedestrians trying to cross. Construction is expected to begin this summer and finish before winter.
Crayons to Classrooms Is Planting Seeds of Success in Classrooms Across the Miami Valley
There is a quiet crisis happening in classrooms across the Miami Valley. Teachers are reaching into their own pockets, month after month, just to make sure their students have the basics. Crayons to Classrooms has been fighting that reality since 2009, and after nearly two decades of work, they are expanding their reach in a big way. The Dayton nonprofit recently opened a brand new in-school supply closet at National Trail Local School District, eliminating a nearly hour-long drive that teachers used to make just to stock their classrooms. The closet runs exactly like their main store on Woodman Drive, with a real checkout process and core supplies stocked inside, except now it lives right inside the school. A new box truck is also hitting the road to deliver donations directly to schools across the region. And this fall, six new schools will join their network alongside a new district partner.
You can donate, get involved as a backpack booster, or learn more at crayonstoclassrooms.org. You can also visit their store at 1750 Woodman Dr. or call 937-528-6400.
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SOUND BITES
Your weekend guide to live music and karaoke across Dayton.
May 14, Thursday
Tori Lee Solo
Whisperz Speakeasy | 7:00 PM
Carmen Clouse
Wings Sports Bar and Grille | 7:00 PM
Midwestern Mrs Album Release With Sam King, Amber Heart & Rachel Morgan
The Brightside Music & Event Venue | 8:00 PM
Karaoke Showdown
Good Time Charlie’s | 8:30 PM
Karaoke Thursday
NextDoor Bar | 9:00 PM
May 15, Friday
Anthony Saxtone Arrington
Whisperz Speakeasy | 8:00 PM
Bottoms Up
Katz Lounge | 8PM-12AM
Summer Highway Band
Wings Sports Bar and Grille | 9:00 PM
Barely Able
The PhoneBooth Lounge
May 16, Saturday
Free Country Music Show
201 Tavern | 5:00 PM
Radian, Blessed Back, Hollows, Nekrowinter, Recurrence
The Hidden Gem Music Club | 8:00 PM
Sam King & The Suspects
Oregon Express | 8:00 PM
Dak Janiels & The Holy Smokes, Old City, Hookfield
Blind Bob's | 8:00 PM
The Gage Thomas Band
Oregon Express | 8:00 PM
A Vicious Cycle
The Dublin Pub | 8:00PM-12:00AM
Ithika
Wings Sports Bar and Grille | 9:00 PM
Joy Ride
Katz Lounge | 9PM-12AM
Counting Skeletons
The PhoneBooth Lounge
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OTHER EVENTS
The best things happening in Dayton Thursday through Saturday: festivals, markets, pop-ups, and more.
May 14, Thursday
Launch Pad
The Hub at Dayton Arcade | 12:00PM-8:00PM
Culture Kitchen: A Taste of France
2nd Street Market | 5:00PM-8:00PM
Yak ‘N Yak Paddle Club Float
Island MetroPark | 6:00 PM
Trivia Night
The Red Carpet Tavern | 7:30 PM
May 15, Friday
National Bike To Work Day Pancake Breakfast
RiverScape MetroPark | 7:00 AM
Sidewalk Soldiers Annual Freedom Breakfast
225 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH 45402 | 7:30AM-11AM
Free Juke Box Friday
The Dublin Pub | 6:00 PM
Adult Game Night
Main Street Clubhouse | 6:30 PM
Hidden Bloom
The Hidden Gem Music Club | 8:00 PM
Sanctuary: Dark Alt Dance
NextDoor Bar | 9:00 PM
A Very Normal Comedy Magic Show
Bricky's Comedy Club | 9:30 PM
The Reunion: Special Night of Fun and Entertainment
Yellow Cab Tavern | 10:00 PM
Indigo Nights
Dayton Convention Center, Gem City Ballroom, Exhibit Hall C
May 16, Saturday
Front Street Saturdays
Front Street Studios | 11:30AM-4PM
Block Party & Outdoor Market
Warped Wing Brewery & Taproom | 12PM-4PM
2nd Annual Spring Kickoff Community Event
8220 N Dixie Drive - Post 668 | 4:00 PM
Community Action Mixer
Yellow Cab Tavern | 7:00 PM
Comedy Night: Jay Legend
Bricky's Comedy Club | 7:30 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!
WEATHER WATCH
Genius Unlocked - The Reveal
The Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.
Managed by the National Park Service, it preserves sites connected to the Wright Brothers including their bicycle shop and Huffman Prairie Flying Field.
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