💎 Pasta, Pita, & Popcorn (Issue #53)

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And welcome to the 340 new subscribers that have joined us since last week! Every week, we share events and shows curated for the Miami Valley.

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— Max

⚡ WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday

83° 🌡️ 49° | 🌧️ | ☔ 50% | 💨 12 mph

Saturday

69° 🌡️ 41° | 🌤️ | ☔ 10% | 💨 13 mph

Sunday

72° 🌡️ 45° | ☀️ | ☔ 10% | 💨 7 mph

⭐️FEATURED EVENTS ⭐️

🎉 Party At The Landing

📅 Fri, Sep 6: 6 - 10 pm
📍 Austin Landing, Miamisburg
💰 Free

Join the Miami Valley Restaurant Association to rock out for a cause! Try tasty bites from 10 local food trucks and sip on cold drinks at the Mich Ultra Beer Garden, featuring a special Ghost Tequila cocktail.

The night will start with an adorable dog show at 6:30 pm, where these talented pups will perform awesome tricks. Followed by The Menus taking the stage at 7:30 to get the party going.

All proceeds support SICSA's mission to promote animal welfare and adoption. Learn more here.*

🏮 Lantern Fest

📅 Fri, Sep 6: 6:30 pm
📍 Countryside Park, Washington Twp.
💰 $10

Experience an enchanting evening of magic and community at Countryside Park. Watch as the pond lights up with radiant lanterns, creating a mesmerizing display.

Located next to Washington Township RecPlex, this event promises a night of beauty and wonder. Get your tickets here.

🇬🇷 Dayton Greek Festival

📅 Fri, Sep 6: 11 am - 10 pm
📅 Sat, Sep 7: 11 am - 10 pm
📅 Sun, Sep 8: 12 - 5 pm
📍 Annunciation Church, Dayton
💰 Adults: $5 | Kids: Free

Opa! After taking last year off, Greek Fest is back. Celebrate Greek culture with delicious food, authentic music, and traditional dances.

Hosted at the Greek Orthodox church next to the Dayton Art Institute, they have parking at Grandview Hospital with a free shuttle. Admission lasts you all weekend, so you can keep coming back for fresh-baked baklava! Learn more here.

🇮🇹 Italian Fall Festa

📅 Fri, Sep 6: 6 - 11 pm
📅 Sat, Sep 7: 12 - 11 pm
📅 Sun, Sep 8: 12 - 8 pm
📍 Bella Villa Hall, Kettering
💰 Free

Celebrate Italian culture with what we Italians do best (besides telling you we're Italian): food, family, and... bocce! I missed last year due to travel, so you know I'll be there on a mission to eat all the calzones and cannoli.

Plan to park next door at Reynolds & Reynolds, and catch the complimentary shuttle service to the Hall for the party. It's a great way to spend the weekend after Labor Day and kick off the fall feeling. Learn more here.

🥨 Springboro Oktoberfest

📅 Fri, Sep 6: 6 pm - 12 am
📅 Sat, Sep 7: 11 am - 12 am
📍 Springboro United Church of Christ
💰 $5

Celebrate fall at Springboro’s Oktoberfest, a family-friendly festival supporting local charities. Enjoy authentic German food like bratwurst and schnitzel, along with beers and wines.

Kids will love the Fun Zone, while adults can revel in polka music, dancing, and games. With something for everyone, this festival is the perfect way to welcome the season. Learn more here.

🍿 Beavercreek Popcorn Festival

📅 Sat, Sep 7: 10 am - 8 pm
📅 Sun, Sep 8: 11 am - 6 pm
📍 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek
💰 Free

See what's popping at Beavercreek's Popcorn Festival this year. Over 300 vendor booths offering crafts, festival foods, and popcorn delights.

Adults can cool off in the beer garden, while the kids enjoy the bouncy houses and puppet shows. Car show fan? You'll love the show on Sunday from 12 - 4. Learn more here.

🍃 EcoFEST

📅 Sat, Sep 14: 11 am - 3 pm
📍 Lincoln Park, Kettering
💰 Free

Whether you're passionate about beekeeping, cycling, renewable energy, or gardening, there's something for everyone at this family-friendly event dedicated to sustainability.

Stop by the "Be Green for Halloween" tent to exchange or pick up gently used Halloween costumes. And take a spin in one of Drive Electric's EVs. Contribute to this waste-free event by bringing a water bottle (water coolers will be on site for refills). Learn more here.

🔥 Smoke, Sizzle & Sounds

📅 Sat, Sep 14: 12 - 7 pm
📍 Madison Park, Trotwood
💰 Free

Love you some barbeque bites? Head to Trotwood for a day full of smokey delights! See local amateurs compete for who has the best ribs and chicken and sample their creations.

Listen to live music, browse the vendors, and grab a wide array of grub from local food trucks. With bounce houses and more activities, there's something to keep the whole family busy. Learn more here.

🔭 John Bryan Stargaze

📅 Sat, Sep 14th: 8 - 10 pm
📍 John Bryan State Park, Yellow Springs
💰 Free

Explore the cosmos with the Miami Valley Astronomical Society! They'll have telescopes and binoculars available for public use — so all you need to bring is your curiosity.

Held near the Day Lodge in the park, this event will be weather-dependent (need clear skies to see the stars). And to keep it easy for everyone, pets are not allowed in the viewing area. Learn more here.

🥂 Concours d'Elegance Preview Party

📅 Sat, Sep 14: 6:30 - 10 pm
📍 Carillon Park, Dayton
💰 Member: $100 | Non-Member: $125

Join Carillon Park for a sneak peek of the vehicles being shown in this year's Concours d'Elegance event. This preview party is being held the night before the car show.

Beyond the exclusive look, you can enjoy gourmet food, cocktails, and live music all included in with your ticket. There'll be art to browse and a silent auction to bid in as well. Get your tickets here.

🚗 Concours d’Elegance

📅 Sun, Sep 15th: 10:30 am - 4 pm
📍 Carillon Park, Dayton
💰 Advance: $20 | Day Of: $25 | Member: Free

View 200 of our country's finest classic and antique automobiles and motorcycles at Dayton’s premier car show. Vehicles compete for 30 awards in this showcase of “art on wheels,” with special automotive exhibits and nationally-recognized artists.

Enjoy live music, food, and historical demonstrations throughout the park grounds. This event draws guests from all over as it's a must-see for car enthusiasts and history lovers alike. Get your tickets here.

🔪 Diced In Dayton

📅 Tue, Sep 17: 6 pm
📍 Top of the Market, Dayton
💰 General: $75 | VIP: $150

Watch as 12 local chefs compete to craft unique dishes from mystery ingredients, which you’ll then get to sample and vote for your favorite! By night's end, one chef will claim the champion title.

General tickets get you entry and 8 tastings. VIP tickets give you early entry, all 12 tastings plus 2 drinks. Proceeds go towards Miami Valley Meals' mission to feed the hungry. Just last year this event raised $31k! Get your tickets here.

🎶LIVE MUSIC

Friday, Sep 6

Innovation Trio | Uptown Centerville (Main & Franklin) | 6:30pm | Free

Catacomb Records Anniv. Show | Hidden Gem Music Club | 7pm | Free

After the Party Band | Bock Family Brewing | 7pm | Free

Sweet Lizzy Project | Levitt Pavilion | 7pm | Free

Ben & Pete | Jayne's On Main | 7:30pm | Free

Kwaj, Dom Deshawn & More | Yellow Cab Tavern | 8pm | $10

Preble County Line Band | The Barrel | 8pm | Free

Dave'd and Confused | Phone Booth Lounge | 8pm | Free

Otis Money Band | Good Time Charlie's | 8:30pm | Free

Cameron Parks | The Brick Tap & Tavern | 8:30pm | Free

Saturday, Sep 7

Alex Kasznel & TBOD | Hidden Gem Music Club | 7pm | $5

Hot Toddies Jazz Band | Levitt Pavilion | 7pm | Free

David Thornton | Jayne's On Main | 7:30pm | Free

Brat Rave | Yellow Cab Tavern | 8pm | $5

Ninety Four.04 | The Barrel | 8pm | Free

Joe Waters | Phone Booth Lounge | 8pm | Free

Black Water Voodoo | Good Time Charlie's | 8:30pm | Free

Dave’d Acoustically Confused | The Brick Tap & Tavern | 8:30pm | Free

Back Burn | Courtyard Lounge | 9pm | $5

🎭️LIVE THEATRE

Shows Running Now

Shear Madness | La Comedia Theatre | Aug 15th - Sep 15th | $70+

The Enchanted Cottage | Dayton Theatre Guild | Aug 23rd - Sep 8th | $24+

Upcoming Shows

The Bridges Of Madison County | Dayton Playhouse | Sep 13th - Sep 29th | $18+

Hamilton | Schuster Center | Oct 1st - Oct 11th | $50+

😂LIVE COMEDY

This Weekend

Tommy Ryman & Kristen Toomey | Dayton Funny Bone | Sep 6 - 7 | $15

Upcoming Shows

Brent Terhune | Dayton Funny Bone | Sep 13 | $18

Mojo Brookzz | Dayton Funny Bone | Sep 14 | $32+

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