Things to do in Dayton | Restaurants, Theatre, Music and More
Wings Fly, a family owned eatery that opened last week, specializes in wings, both traditional and boneless. A family-friendly restaurant offering a menu packed with delicious appetizers and entrees. Dine in or carryout available.
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Hours
Sun 11am -10pm
Mon – Thurs 11am – 11pm
Fri & Sat 11am – midnight
OZU852 is honored with the recent awards from The Best of Dayton. If you hadn’t heard or seen OZU852 won First Place for Best Japanese Food/Sushi and Second Place for Best Chinese Food!
From the crack of dawn until the setting sun graces the horizon on both Saturday and Sunday, the Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience has something thrilling in store for you. Between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., dive headfirst into a world of adventure with “try it” activities. Whether you’ve dreamt of scaling towering cliffs, cruising along scenic cycling trails, mastering the art of disc golf, casting your line into pristine waters, or embarking on a serene paddling excursion, this is your chance to give it a shot. These action-packed hours are your ticket to experience the exhilaration of climbing, cycling, disc golfing, fishing, paddling and slacklining. In previous years, an increasing number of dog owners have been opting to bring their beloved canine companions along, so by saying, “there’s something for everyone”, that includes your furry friends, too! Visit Pooch Island Off-Leash Dog Park and Swim Area for playtime and sniff out dog treats during “yappy hour.”
Prepare to be inspired and educated by some of the finest professional instructors! Several sessions will be led by the esteemed Get Outside Tour! Team, renowned for their expertise in all things adventure. Everything from the art of crafting your own fishing lure, enabling you to connect with nature on a deeper level, to the essential know-how of leaving no trace and safely navigating the wilderness, including how to handle the delicate matter of “how to poop in the woods,” is covered. These unique and informative sessions promise to enrich your outdoor experience, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to fully immerse yourself in the natural world.
Step into the heart of the action at the Exhibitor Village, where retailers, manufacturers, clubs, and organizations converge to ignite your outdoor passion. Here, you’ll be immersed into a world of cutting-edge gear, from innovative gadgets to top-notch equipment. You’ll find exhibitors such as Cabela’s, Dock Dogs, Humpback Kayaks, SICSA, Tomfoolery Outdoors and many, many more. Not ready to fully invest? The Used Gear Area provides a great place for adventurers to pick up some lightly used outdoor recreation-related equipment or consign items to get gear back in action with a new owner. Drop off up to 30 of your items to be managed/sold with consignment fees going right back to the Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation. By implementing these practices, a significant step toward reducing waste in landfills is taken.
Experience the ease of living, and the freedom of camping without any cost at the Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience Campground. Nestled along the serene banks of the Eastwood Lagoon, and sheltered beneath a majestic canopy of sycamore trees, this campground offers a tranquil oasis right on the event’s doorstep. You can complete your registration to camp at the information tent, conveniently situated inside the main entrance gateway. Registration hours are as follows: Friday from noon to 7 PM, Saturday from 7 AM to 10 PM, and Sunday from 11 AM to 5 PM. If you arrive on Friday night after hours, don’t worry—you can set up and complete your registration on Saturday morning.
Among the many highlights of the event, you can look forward to the presence of two exceptional breweries: Great Lakes Brewing Company and 50 West Beer Garden. Just remember to bring your own reusable pint glass for beer, or you can purchase one at the event site if needed to support the waste free initiative. As an outdoor enthusiast, you’ll definitely work up an appetite. Enhance your drink with a delectable snack or meal from one of the festivals food vendors. The full food truck lineup will be announced shortly, and the Dayton/Montgomery County region also boasts an abundance of exceptionally delicious restaurants. Organizers of the event have also partnered with 91.3 WYSO to bring some of the best and most talented musicians to the stage for a weekend to remember!
Let your spirit of exploration soar and experience the magic of the great outdoors in Dayton, Ohio. The FREE Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience, October 7th and 8th, can be your gateway to adventure, camaraderie, and a deeper connection with nature. With a host of “try it” activities, hands-on clinics, and inspiring workshops, this event promises to ignite your passion for adventure while providing the opportunity to learn essential outdoor tips & tricks. Whether you’re a seasoned outdoor enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of adventure, you’ll have a blast. For more information on how to get involved, the full schedule and FAQs, visit Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience | Presented by Huffy (metroparks.org).
This story originally appeared on the Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau website.
Get ready to escape to the tropical paradise of your dreams as we pay homage to the legendary Jimmy Buffett and his iconic island-inspired tunes! 🌴
We’re thrilled to announce that the sensational Parrots of the Caribbean will be taking the stage to transport you straight to the beaches of Key West with their incredible renditions of Jimmy Buffett’s greatest hits! 🏖️🎵
Mark your calendars, folks! This is one event you won’t want to miss.
Friday, September 29th | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Wandering Griffin Brewery & Restaurant
At the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, we’re fighting for a different future. For families facing the disease today. For more time. For treatments. We’re closer than ever to stopping Alzheimer’s. But to get there, we need you. Join us for the world’s largest fundraiser to fight the disease.
The inaugural Yellow Springs Film Festival (YSFF) is bringing in the celebrities for their weekend-long festivities. Due to popular demand (sell out) of Fred Armisen’s “In Conversation With…” special event, festival organizer’s have added a special event live music performance “Comedy For Musicians, But Everyone Is Welcome” featuring Armisen.
Armisen has been new touring this new show all over the country, so organizers are thrilled to bring this event to the area. and this will be the area’s debut performance.
The festival also features a kick-off party with Raekwon from Wu-Tang Clan, who is debuting a film he executive produced called “Taking the Groove Back.” There is also a special retrospective of Guided by Voices 40 year career, along with lots of other special film events. Tickets and information for all the festival’s events can be found at YSFilmFest.com.
HOW TO GO?
When: October 6, 2023
Doors open at 4pm
Show starts at 5pm
General Admission $30
Get festival information here: https://www.ysfilmfest.com/
Get tickets for Fred Armisen show here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fred-armisen-comedy-for-musicians-but-everyone-is-welcome-tickets-72233386904
Melon Salad (V, GF) – 11
Farm Plate (VG, GF) – 12
*V/VG/GF indicates item is vegetarian/vegan/gluten free
Inspired by the “Real Housewives” and a TikTok trend, Pringles just got a whole lot more luxurious. Teaming up with The Caviar Co. the two brands united their culinary genius to craft a first-of-its-kind collection to bring the luxurious snacking trend to the masses by pairing Pringles Original, Sour Cream & Onion and BBQ flavors with The Caviar Co.’s Classic White Sturgeon Caviar and Smoked Trout Roe.
The collaboration is available for purchase now at PringlesandCaviar.shop. Kits start at $49 available while supplies last.
There are three kit offerings available, each coming with two spoons and a collectible gold caviar keychain to open the tins.
Kick-Off the 2023-2024 APAC Season with this tantalizing tribute to 70s supergroup ABBA! The talented musicians of ARRIVAL from Sweden deliver the most authentic ABBA show, complete with exact replicas of ABBA’s famous staging and iconic costumes. Audiences worldwide shout a resounding “Thank You for the Music” to ARRIVAL from Sweden for keeping the music of ABBA alive.
Break out your groovy leisure suits, your bell bottom jeans, and your glitter and sparkle, and get ready to dance the night away under the disco ball, with a costume contest and a dance party in the APAC lobby before the show even begins! Doors will open at 6:00pm for pre-performance fun, and ARRIVAL from Sweden takes the APAC stage at 7:00pm for a perfect evening fit for every “Dancing Queen!”
Tonight over 250 guests were at Top of the Market for the 2nd annual “chopped” inspired fundraiser, Diced in Dayton fundraiser to benefit Miami Valley Meals. A dozen chefs volunteered their time to make an appetizer from a mystery they were given. Guest then tasted the dishes created by our Chefs and voted for their favorite. Just like the Chefs at Miami Valley Meals– chefs are challenged to create a tasty meal from the mystery ingredients.
Each week Valley Meals (MVM) recovers and transforms donated food into meals which are then distributed through a network of nonprofit partner organizations that feed the hungry. They provide over 4,000 nourishing meals made with love that honor the dignity of people in need.
There were 4 different boxes.
Box A contained beef brisket, red & white quinoa, fresh peppers and dates.
Chef Gavin St Denis from Corner Kitchen, Chef Waver Howard from Creative Delights Catering and Chef Ashley Ashbrooks from Blind Dogs got this box.
Box B had ground turkey, fresh beets, hominy and pumpkin puree.
Chef Jasmine Brown from De’Lish, Chef Matt Thomas from Ellie’s At the Mills Hotel and Chef Chris Spiritos from Greek Street took on these ingredients
Box C was loaded with pork cushion meat, yellow squash, sweet potatoes and corn flakes.
Chef Nate Lansangan from KungFU BBQ, Chef Santiago Herrera from Napales and Chef Chris Coherd from Gather by Ghostlight created from these ingredinets.
Box D had a whole, chicken, fresh tomatoes, yellow spilt peas and quick oats.
Chef Patrick Thompson from redBerry, Che Gail from Bella Sorella Pizza Co. and Chef Gerald Richardson of Rich Taste Catering were given this box.
Guests were amazed and the quality and variety of food they got to taste tonight!
Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice
Guests made the rounds of all the Chef Tables and voted for their favorite. A panel of judges also picked their favorite. In a weird coincidence both the people and the judges both voted Chef Gerald Richardson were voted first place.
The evenings finale was a true “Chopped” cook off between Chef Gerald and 2nd place finisher Chef Gavin St Denis from Corner Kitchen.
These 2 chefs then faced off in a final cookoff. They were presented with a mystery box that had an assortment of mushrooms, a box of Uncle Boof’s World Famous PancakeMix and a jar of Golden Madras Curry Sauce. They also had use of pantry ingredients and 2 burners. In front of a huge crowd, they were given 25 minutes to create a dish. Chef Gerald created a dish he called “Almost Shrimp & Grits” while Chef Gavin’s dish was “Mushroom Pancakes Puttanesca.” After a quick deliberatin, Chef Gavin St. Denis from Corner Kitchen was named the Diced Champion for 2023.
Preliminary totals indicated over $34,00 was raised via sponsors, ticket sales, raffle and wine pull.
Partial to Pie, which opened in July of 2018 on Shroyer Road, is back from a little vacation they took while owner Marie Clark had her own little pie in the oven. She gave birth to a son on July 25th and took some time off to learn how to adjust to life as a mom!
After an 8 week break, she announced that she’s ready to reopen the shop and doors opened this morning at 7am. You can dine in or grab a slice to go, or even a whole pie.
The shelves are filled with all their standard pies including apple, cherry, peach, mixed berry and peach mango. Cream pies include chocolate, banana, coconut, butterscotch and peanut creme. Quiches include ham and cheese, blt, meat and potatoes and a veggy option. An entire pie runs $16-20, while slices start at just $4.
200 Shroyer Road
Dayton, OH
937-813-8851
Hours:
You can now enjoy pizza’s with your beer and music at Hidden Gem Music Club. Pizza Gem recently opened and will feature pizzas made from the best ingredients including organic grass fed meats and cheeses, fresh local produce from pesticide free farms, when possible, and top quality plant based meats and cheeses. Their sauces, crusts and plant based mozzarella style circles are made in house, with the exception of their gluten free crust.
Check out their menu:
Cheese Pizza $14
Mozzarella cheese, red sauce
Plant Based Cheese Pizza $16
Plant Based Mozzarella cheese, red sauce
Mushroom pizza $15
Mozzarella, sautéed mushrooms and garlic, with mozzarella cheese, red sauce
Plant Based Mushroom Pizza $16
Plant based mozzarella, sautéed mushrooms and garlic, with plant based mozzarella cheese, red sauce
Margaria pizza
Margarita Pizza $16
Mozzarella circles, tomatoes, red sauce, fresh basil garnish
Plant Based Margarita Pizza $17
Plant based mozzarella, tomatoes, red sauce, fresh basil garnish
Sausage and Peppers $18
Mozzarella, bell peppers, sausage and red onion, garlic, red sauce
Plant Based Sausage and Peppers $17
Plant based mozzarella, bell peppers, plant based sausage and red onion, garlic, red sauce
Veggie Pizza $16
Mozzarella, bell peppers, mushrooms, red onion, tomatoes, basil garnish, red sauce
Plant Based Veggie Pizza $15
Plant based mozzarella, bell peppers, mushrooms, red onion, tomatoes, basil garnish, red sauce
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Pepperoni $17
Pepperoni, mozzarella, red sauce
Plant Based Pepperoni $16
Plant based pepperoni, mozzarella, red sauce
Grilled Chicken BBQ Pizza $18
Mozzarella, Monterey jack, and cheddar cheese, grilled chicken, red onions, cilantro garnish, bourbon bbq sauce
Plant Based Grilled Chicken BBQ Pizza $17
Plant based mozzarella and cheddar cheese, plant based grilled chicken, red onions, cilantro garnish, bourbon bbq sauce
We’re excited to announce that starting tomorrow we’re offering a Happy Hour special. Come in Tuesday-Friday between 5-7pm for 20% any of our pizzas. The Hidden Gem Music Club is also offering $1 off all drinks! See you there!
Inside The Hidden Gem Music Club
507 Miamisburg-Centerville Rd,
Centerville, OH 45459
Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sun 5pm – 9pm
Friday and Saturday 5pm- 10:30pm
Happy Hour:
Tuesday-Friday between 5-7pm
20% any of our pizzas. The Hidden Gem Music Club is also offering $1 off all drinks!
