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Did you know... Dayton's Huffman Dam, built as part of the 1913 flood control system in what is now Riverside, is one of the largest earthen dry dams in the world - it holds back no permanent reservoir but is designed to temporarily contain an enormous volume of floodwater, and most people who drive past it on Route 4 have no idea what they're looking at.
The inside track on local happenings:
A free community meal returns to Edgemont next week, open to everyone.
Sinclair College is opening applications for a free small business program.
A popular Dayton Canoe Club trail section is closing for repairs.
FOODIE FRIDAY
Dayton foodies, your weekend lineup of must‑try spots is here!
Toasted Brunch Bar + Cafe
Serves globally inspired brunch daily, from shakshuka to a stacked breakfast sandwich. Pair it with a Spicy Pineapple Margarita or a fresh-baked scone from the bakery case. It is Beavercreek's newest go-to for a leisurely morning.
📍2733 Fairfield Cmns Unit C, Beavercreek📍
Ned Peppers Bar
Ned Peppers has anchored Dayton's Oregon District since 1994, serving beer and spirits inside a western-themed bar with an island-inspired tiki bar built in. Open 365 days a year with a rotating craft beer lineup and a menu of bar bites to match, it's one of downtown's longest-running nightlife spots. Stop in for a drink and soak up some Oregon District history.
📍419 E 5th St, Dayton📍
Sea Jax Tavern
Owned by Ron and Christy Sweeney since 2014, Sea Jax Tavern turns a former Pizza Hut into one of Kettering's go-to seafood spots. The clam chowder gets rave reviews around town, and the fried oysters, fish tacos, and grouper fingers keep regulars coming back. It's the kind of neighborhood tavern where the servers know your order.
📍5900 Bigger Rd, Kettering📍
DAYTON DIGEST
📈 A Free Path to Growing Your Small Business
Sinclair College is opening applications for its seventh round of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, a free course that has already helped 123 local business owners sharpen their strategy and grow. Instead of hypothetical case studies, participants spend the summer working on their own businesses, backed by over 100 hours of curriculum and a team of business advisors. It pays off too: within six months, two out of three graduates report increased revenue. Applications for Cohort 7 are open through the end of January 2027, with classes running Thursdays from May through August.
🚴 A Familiar Trail Spot Is Taking a Detour
The Great Miami River Recreation Trail will temporarily close above the Dayton Canoe Club clubhouse starting July 20, with a detour guiding trail users around the closed stretch for about 30 days. Crews will replace worn concrete decking and fix drainage issues that have let water seep into the clubhouse over the years. The northbound side of Riverside Drive will also see temporary closures for construction access, with regular trail traffic expected back by late August.
🏥 A New Option for Recovery Opens on Linden Ave.
New Season Treatment Center is opening its newest clinic at 3954 Linden Ave., offering therapy and medication-assisted treatment for people navigating opioid use disorder. It will be the company's 95th clinic nationwide and its third in Ohio, chosen in part for its easy access to public transit. The center expects to open and start accepting new patients by the beginning of August.
A Free Meal Table Where Everyone Has a Seat
Sometimes a community meal is about more than what's on the plate. On Wednesday, July 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Five Rivers Health Centers' Edgemont Campus will host a free community meal open to families, seniors, patients, neighbors, and everyone in the community. The meal is provided by Food For The Journey Project, a mobile response to hunger that serves free, nutritious meals to hungry families throughout the Dayton community, with support from the Miami Valley Association of Physicians of Indian Origin. The event will take place at 721 Miami Chapel Road, and the invitation is simple: everyone is welcome. It's a small but meaningful reminder that sometimes community care looks like pulling up a chair and sharing a meal together.
Read more — Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton
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SOUND BITES
Your weekend guide to live music and karaoke across Dayton.
July 16, Thursday
Flooder, Powerbooster, Solstice, Side Project
The Hidden Gem Music Club | 7:00 PM
Carmen Clouse
Wings Sports Bar and Grille | 7:00 PM
Acoustic Junior (A Little Buffett, A Little Rock & A Lot of Fun)
The Dublin Pub | 7:00 PM
Doug Hart Solo
Whisperz Speakeasy | 7:00 PM
Jefferson Starship
Warped Wing Brewery & Smokery - Huber Heights
July 17, Friday
Bobby D
The Brunch Pub, 101 W Franklin St, Dayton | 6:00 PM
Free Juke Box Friday
The Dublin Pub | 6:00 PM
EMO NIGHT ft. Flicker//Fade Live Emo Band Night
Cosmo Joe's Atomic Lounge | 7:00 PM
Glad Rags & Giggle Water
Whisperz Speakeasy | 8:00 PM
Ragekit, Skull, Nequient
The Hidden Gem Music Club | 8:00 PM
The Weekend Effect
Wings Sports Bar and Grille | 9:00 PM
Summer Music Series: Chicago Tribute with Brass Tracks Band
RiverScape MetroPark
Brit Floyd
Warped Wing Brewery & Smokery - Huber Heights
July 18, Saturday
Rock Night with George Balog - Rock DJ Set
The Barrel House | 7:00 PM
Expanse, DayGloom, Oxymoron, Above Insanity
The Hidden Gem Music Club | 7:30 PM
Scott Houchens (solo, pianist, covers, originals)
The Dublin Pub | 8:00 PM
Noah Wotherspoon Band
Whisperz Speakeasy | 8:00 PM
Ithika
Wings Sports Bar and Grille | 9:00 PM
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OTHER EVENTS
The best things happening in Dayton Thursday through Saturday: festivals, markets, pop-ups, and more.
July 16, Thursday
Parents & Pals Yoga
Dayton Arcade | 9AM-10AM
Hit the Mics! with Gem City Comedy
The Escape | 8:30 PM
July 17, Friday
Waste-free Dayton Coffee Chat
Wayne and Clover | 12:00 PM
BL - A Black Love Event
The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton | 7:00 PM
Hit the Mics! with Gem City Comedy
Bricky's Comedy Club | 7:30 PM
Flip Flop Funky Friday - Cooley the Creator
The Barrel House | 8:00 PM
July 18, Saturday
The Family Summer Film Festival
The Neon, 130 E 5th St, Dayton | 11:00 AM
Rec Your Hood - Historic Inner East Neighborhood
Bomberger Park | 1:00pm-4:00pm
Live Stand-Up Comedy
Alematic Brewery & Coffee Bar | 8:00 PM
Disco Night
Belmont Billiards | 9:00 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!
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
Genius Unlocked - The Reveal
Clayton.
Located in northern Montgomery County, it maintains a more rural and suburban character compared to the urbanized communities closer to Dayton's core.
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