SICSA's PET Gala takes over The Steam Plant tomorrow & live music runs all weekend

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Hank's Local Bar+Food+Patio
Hank's on Patterson Road is everything you want in a neighborhood bar: great patio, solid food, and a crowd that makes you feel at home. The burgers and bar bites pair perfectly with whatever is on tap. Come for the food, stay for the vibe.

📍2529 Patterson Rd, Dayton📍

Packy's Sports Bar & Grill
Packy's on Chidlaw Road near Wright-Patt is the neighborhood sports bar that delivers on all fronts. Wings, burgers, cold beer, and a great TV setup for game nights. The crowd is friendly and the food always lands.

📍10823 Chidlaw Rd # A, Dayton📍

Song's Sushi
Song's Sushi on Airway Road is a Dayton sushi staple with fresh rolls and a menu that covers all the classics without skimping on quality. The dragon roll and spicy tuna are fan favorites. A reliable pick for sushi night.

📍5515 Airway Rd, Dayton📍

SICSA has been quietly doing some of the most important work in this city for a long time - taking in animals that need a second chance and connecting them with families ready to give them one. Tomorrow night, April 24th at 7 p.m., they're throwing a night worthy of that mission: The PET Gala - Surviving and Thriving, held at one of Dayton's coolest venues, The Steam Plant at 617 E. 3rd St.

This one has range. Cocktails from Tender Mercy, whimsical pet portraits, a silent auction, a live DJ, and - because SICSA wouldn't have it any other way - a VIP Courtyard where you can actually bring your dog. It's a real night out, not a stuffy fundraiser, and the cause behind it is worth showing up for.

It's also personal for us. We recently made the decision to dedicate one Pet of the Week feature to a SICSA animal - putting a shelter pet in front of thousands of Dayton readers who might just be ready to open their home. The Gala is that same spirit at a bigger scale. We're glad to play even a small part in helping them get there.

Tickets are on Eventbrite. If you've been looking for a night out that actually means something, this is the one.

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Your weekend guide to live music and karaoke across Dayton.

Carmen Clouse
Wings Sports Bar and Grille | 7PM

Goodtime Karaoke
Good Time Charlie’s | 9PM

Mike Sedmak
2nd Street Market | 10AM

Sinclair Jazz
Sinclair College  | 7PM

Tempest
Yellow Cab Tavern | 8PM

Brian Bacon
Blind Bob’s | 8PM

Wild Front Tears
The PhoneBooth Lounge | 8PM

Ledfoot
Lov’s Whiskey Barrel Saloon Watervliet  | 9PM

Southern Summer
Wings Sports Bar and Grille | 9PM

Tommy Whitt Band
Milton Athletic Club  | 3:30PM

Halfway To Halloween ft. Several Artists
Yellow Cab Tavern | 6PM

White Knuckle Weekend
The PhoneBooth Lounge | 8PM

Brent Hopper
Dublin Pub | 8:30PM

Zack Attack
Wings Sports Bar and Grille | 9PM

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(EMERGE)encies
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