John Scalzi: The sci-fi author introduces his novel "The End of All Things." Books & Co. at The Greene, 4453 Walnut St., Beavercreek. 7 p.m. Line numbers are handed out beginning at 6 p.m. Free. 937-429-2169 or www.booksandco.com.
SEPT. 3
The Taste: The 27th annual food event returns with selections from Christopher's Restaurant, Ashley's Pastries, Fricker's, Young's Jersey Dairy and other area restaurants. Fraze Pavilion, Kettering. 6 p.m. Adults $25 advance, $30 day of event. Children under 10 are $10 at the door.
SEPT. 3-6
Monroe Martin: The funnyman from Philly, who appeared on "Last Comic Standing" in 2014, performs at the Funny Bone Comedy Club, 88 Plum St., The Greene, Beavercreek. 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Sunday, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $12-$42 Thursday and Sunday, $15-$45 Friday and Saturday. 937-429-LAFF (5233) or www.daytonfunnybone.com.
SEPT. 4
First Friday Art Hop: Explore, create and stay out late during the monthly city-wide celebration of arts, culture and commerce. This month's First Friday features several special arts activities. Bike the Arts, a group-led bike ride, will visit 30 places for public art, theatre, music and visual art. Shakespeare's "Macbeth" will be performed at Garden Station, and anyone interested in letterpress can try it out themselves at Confetti. Various locations in downtown Dayton. 5 p.m. Free. 937-224-1518 or www.downtowndayton.org.
SEPT. 4-5
"Into the Woods": Dare to Defy Productions presents this Stephen Sondheim classic at Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton. 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday. $25-$50. 937-228-3630 or www.ticketcenterstage.com.
SEPT. 4-6
Eatonic Music Festival: Blues legend Buddy Guy headlines this Labor Day event. Preble County Fairgrounds, Eaton. Noah Wotherspoon, Rumpke Mountain Boys, Nightbeast, Kelly Richey and others perform. 5 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Festival gates open 3 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. $49 Friday, $35 Saturday and $25 Sunday. $80 for three-day passes. VIP packages available. www.eatonicmusicfestival.com.
SEPT. 4-7
AlterFest: Sept. 4, 7 p.m. through Sept. 7 at Alter High School, 940 E. David Road, Kettering. Enjoy adult games, live music, and lots of food.
SEPT. 5
River Blast: The fourth annual event features performances by The Mad River Band and Alexis Gomez, a local singer who was a contestent on the latest season of "American Idol," and kids activities and fireworks. Riverfront Park, 3 N. Miami Ave., Miamisburg. 6-9 p.m. Free. 937-866-8999 or www.playmiamisburg.com.
SEPT. 5-7
Holiday at Home: The popular event features the Annual Gala, an auto show, parade and more. Various locations in Kettering. Annual gala: 6-11 p.m. Arts & Crafts: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Auto show and children's zone: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. 5K race: 8 a.m. Monday. Parade: 9:55 a.m. Free. www.holidayathome.org.
SEPT. 6
Dayton Reggae Festival: This popular event closes the four-festival series. Dave Hall Plaza Park, Fourth and Jefferson streets, Dayton. Music begins 1 p.m. Free. 937-333-8400 or www.downtowndayton.org.
SEPT. 8
Counting Crows: The Somewhere Under Wonderland Tour with special guests Citizen Cope and Hollis Brown closes the first season of music at Rose Music Center at the Heights, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights. 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. $48-$72. 937-228-2323 or www.ticketmaster.com.
SEPT. 9
Ted Rall: The Pulitzer Prize-nominated cartoonist from Kettering introduces, "Snowden," his new graphic novel about Edward Snowden. Books & Co. at The Greene, 4453 Walnut St., Beavercreek. 7 p.m. Free. 937-429-2169 or www.booksandco.com.
Chump Change Variety Show with Alexander Hamilton: Tinderbox Circus Sideshow, Xander Lovecraft and Bella LeBlanc perform. Vex, 101 S. St. Clair St., Dayton. 8 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/mrhamiltonchumpchange.
SEPT. 10
A Sense of Taste: The Centerville-Washington Twp. Historical Society presents this restaurant event at Benham's Grove, 166 N. Main St., Centerville. 5-9 p.m. $30. Advance tickets required. 937-433-0123.
SEPT. 10-12
Ms. Pat: The stand-up, who appeared on the latest season of NBC's "Last Comic Standing," performs at Wiley's Comedy Joint, 101 Pine St., Dayton. 7:15 p.m. Thursday, 7:15 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $15 Thursday, $20 Friday and Saturday. 937-224-5653 or www.wileyscomedy.com.
SEPT. 10-OCT. 4
"The Full Monty: The Broadway Musical": Human Race Theatre presents Terrence McNally and David Yazbek's stage adaptation of the hit film. Loft Theatre, 126 N. Main St., Dayton. 8 p.m. with 7 p.m. shows Sundays and Tuesdays, with 2 p.m. Sunday matinee. $32-$40 opening night, $40-$50 the rest of the production. www.ticketcenterstage.com.
SEPT. 11
BRAVO! 2015 Champagne Brunch and Fashion Show: The Opera Guild of Dayton presents its annual fundraiser to continue educational programs about opera for area students. Sinclair Community College, Ponitz Center, 444 W. Third St., Dayton. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. $55 pearl patron, $75 diamond patron. www.operaguildofdayton.org.
Virgil Donati Band: The in-demand Australian drummer brings his band to Oddbody's Music Room, 5418 Burkhardt Road, Dayton. Doors open at 7 p.m. $18-$22. 937-813-4272 or www.oddbodys.com.
World House Choir: This group, featuring 100 singers from Dayton, Cincinnati, Urbana and other regional cities, presents "Missa Gaia: A Mass in Celebration of Mother Earth." Antioch College Amphitheatre, Yellow Springs. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Grace United Methodist Church, Salem Avenue and Harvard Boulevard, Dayton. 3 p.m. Sunday. Free. Donations accepted. 513-560-9082.
SEPT. 11-13
Greek Festival: Food, music, dancing and more will be featured in the annual event. Annunciation Greek Orthodox, 500 Belmonte Park North, Dayton. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Free Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $2 the rest of the weekend. Free for children under 12. 937-224-0601 or www.daytongreekfestival.com.
The Italian Fall Festa: The annual event returns with food, entertainment and more. Bella Villa Hall, 2625 County Line Road, Kettering. 6-11 p.m. Friday, noon-11 p.m. Saturday and noon-8 p.m. Sunday. Free. Meatball Madness 5K run 10 a.m. Sunday. 937-258-3600 or www.italianfallfesta.com.
SEPT. 11-27
"Carousel": This Oscar & Hammerstein musical launches Dayton Playhouse's 2015-16 season at 1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. $18 adults, $16 for seniors and students. Season tickets (five shows) are $75 adults, $70 students. 937-424-8477 or www.daytonplayhouse.org.
SEPT. 12
Cyclops: The fifth annual celebration of music, handmade items and DIY (do-it-yourself) culture returns to John Bryan Center, 100 Dayton St., Yellow Springs. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free. DJ Nicky Illiopolis, DJ Nordique, Skratchmatik & DJ Shane Creepingbear will spins disc. The Repeating Arms will perform live. www.cyclopsfest.com.
Miamisburg Artisan Festival: Sept. 12, 10 a.m. at Riverfront Park, 3 N. Miami Ave., Miamisburg. All of the vendors are the artist that create what they are displaying and selling. There will be active areas for children to create, music, wonderful Dayton area Food Trucks.
The 2015 Boonshoft Bash & Raffle: The fundraiser featuring hors d'oeuvres, open bar, live music and dancing. Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, 2600 DeWeese Parkway, Dayton. 7 p.m. $200. Proceeds benefit the museum's STEM programming. 937-275-7431 or www.boonshoftmuseum.org.
Wounded Warrior Concert: Lee Greenwood performs with special guests Lorrie Morgan and Alexis Gomez. Nutter Center, 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Fairborn. 7 p.m. $42, $54, $68. 937-775-4789 or www.nuttercenter.com.
SEPT. 12-13
Beavercreek Popcorn Festival: Sept. 12-13. The annual street fair offers more than 200 booths featuring crafts, food and plenty of popcorn-related treats. Dayton-Xenia Road, between Fairfield and Meadow Bridge, Beavercreek. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. The 5K run is 8:30 a.m. Saturday. Registration for the car show begins at 9 a.m. Sunday. Free. 937-602-CORN (2676) or www.beavercreekpopcornfestival.org.
SEPT. 13
WYSO-FM’s 2015 Community Concert: Trey Stone & the Ringers, Todd the Fox perform. RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument St., Dayton. 6-9 p.m. Free. www.wyso.org.
SEPT. 17-18
Air Force Marathon Sports and Fitness Expo: More than 100 exhibitors specializing in sports, fitness and nutrition. Nutter Center, Fairborn. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Free.
SEPT. 18-19
Taste of Miami Valley: The annual cultural event returns with music, food and more. RiverScape MetroPark, Dayton. 5 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday. Free. www.tasteofmiamivalley.com.
SEPT. 18
Xenia Community Festival: Sept. 18, 4 p.m. through Sept. 19 at Shawnee Park, 591 Park Drive, Xenia. Craft vendors, food, rides, live local entertainment including Touch, New Old Fashioned & Cabin Fever, paddle boats, valet bike parking, junk bike art contest, parade on Saturday, bike rodeo, balloon glow, imagination station, Volksmarch. Open 4 to 9 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
SEPT. 18-19
WACO Fly-In: Sept. 18, 10 a.m. through Sept. 19 at WACO Historic Field, 1865 S County Road 25A, Tipp City. The WACO Fly-In is a celebration of the airplanes produced by the WACO company in Troy and the men and women who flew them. Weather permitting, WACO will offer bi-plane rides on Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday for $90 per person, tickets can be purchased in advance from WACO by calling 937-335-9226 or at the event. Many Vintage WACOs will be on display on Friday afternoon and Saturday. Saturday starts off with a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. Activities for the children will be available all day with an RC candy drop at 3 p.m.
SEPT. 19
The Taste of Troy: Sample culinary delights from more than a dozen hometown restaurants, enjoy live music, shop at the Downtown Farmers Market and participate in beer and wine tastings. Troy Town Square. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission but tickets must be purchased for food samples and drinks. 937-339-5455 or www.troymainstreet.org.
The 12th annual URS Rubber Duck Regatta: The fundraiser for local children and adults with disabilities returns to RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument St., Dayton. Quacky Kid’s Parade at 4 p.m., followed by the Big Duck Drop at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit United Rehabilitation Services. 937-225-DUCK (3825) or www.daytonducks.com.
SEPT. 19-20
Preble County Pork Festival:Sept. 19, 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Sept. 20 at Preble County Fairgrounds, 722 S. Franklin St., Eaton. Always the third full weekend in September. Pork, pork, and more pork. All-u-can eat breakfast and pork chop smorgasbord, fresh meat market, hundreds of arts and crafts and admission and parking is free. Racing pigs, Kids Corner and petting zoo. www.porkfestival.org/
Dayton Women’s Fair: Get professional business advice, free health screenings and more during this annual event. Dayton Airport Expo Center, 3900 McCauley Drive, Vandalia. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $5 at the door or $3 in advance at Kroger stores. www.daytonwomensfair.com.
Dayton Music, Art & Film Festival: The expanded annual event returns with performances from Diane Coffee, R.Ring, Crooks on Tape, Motel Beds and others. Multiple locations downtown. 6 p.m. $11.19-$21.39. www.daytonmusicfest.com.
“American Mosaic”: Dayton Performing Arts Alliance begins a new season with a season opening spectacular featuring Dayton Opera, Dayton Ballet, Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Muse Machine and other local groups. Schuster Center, Second and Main streets, Dayton. 8 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday. $14-$61. www.ticketcenterstage.com
SEPT. 20
The 10th Canine Carnival: This festival for dogs and the people they own returns with off-leash play zone, dog agility course and specialty vendors. Riverfront Park, 3 N. Miami Ave., Miamisburg. 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Free. 937-866-8999 or www.playmiamisburg.com.
Concours d’Elegance: The annual high end car show returns to Carillon Historical Park, 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10 adults in advance, $15 day of show, $5 children 3-17 and free to Dayton History members and children under 3. www.daytonconcours.com.
3rd on Third: The eclectic outdoor market returns to 1121 E. Third St., Dayton. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. 937-350-1481 or www.3rdonthirddayton.com.
“I Am Big Bird: The Carroll Spinney Story”: The fundraising screening of the documentary about the man behind “Sesame Street” characters Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch. The Neon, 130 E. Fifth St., Dayton. 3 p.m. $12. Proceeds benefit the Dayton International Peace Museum. www.daytonpeacemuseum.org.
SEPT. 24-27
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey: The legendary touring circus pulls into the Nutter Center, Fairborn. 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday. $15-$50. www.nuttercenter.com
SEPT. 25
Hairshow Outrageous: Hospice of Dayton Foundation presents its second annual fundraising hair show and luncheon. Sinclair Community College, Building 12, Ponitz Center, 444 W. Third St., Dayton. 11 a.m. $70. 937-258-5537 or www.hospiceofdayton.org.
“Calamity Jane’s Revenge”: Independent film director Henrique Couto presents the world premiere of his locally-produced western. By-Jo Theatre, 20 N. Main St., Dayton. 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. $10. 937-855-7510 or www.by-jo.com.
SEPT. 25-26
“Hitsville USA”: Dayton Contemporary Dance Company with Deron Bell and his Playing the Hits Band. Dayton Marriott Hotel, 1414 S. Patterson Blvd. Dayton. 7 p.m. $75. www.ticketcenterstage.com
“The Grand Tour”: The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra begins the 2015-16 season. Schuster Center, Dayton. 8 p.m. $8-$61. www.ticketcenterstage.com
SEPT. 25-27
Oktoberfest 2015: Sept. 25-27. The 44th annual event returns to Dayton Art Institute, Dayton. Lederhosen Lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Oktoberfest Preview Party 7-11 p.m. Festival hours are noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. Free for Friday lunch. Preview Party is $55 members, $75 nonmembers in advance. All tickets $95 at the gate. Saturday and Sunday is $7 adults, $5 seniors & youth 7-18, free children under 6.
TIPP CITY MUM FESTIVAL: Sept. 25, 5 p.m. through Sept. 27 at Tipp City Community Park, Downtown and Community Park, Tipp City. www.tippcitymumfestival.org/
SEPT. 26
Greater Dayton 5K Heart Walk/Run: Join close to 6,000 people expected to participate in this annual fundraiser for the American Heart Association. Fifth Third Field, 220 N. Patterson Blvd., Dayton. 8 a.m. for the walk, $25 for the run. 937-853-3101 or www.heart.org/daytonwalk.
Chocolate Festival: Sept. 26. FaithandFriendsRadio.com presents its annual family friendly event featuring live broadcasts, entertainment, door prizes, children’s activities and plenty of chocolate from more than 60 vendors and booths. Montgomery County Fairgrounds Coliseum, 1043 S. Main St., Dayton. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. 937-233-2484 or www.faithandfriendsradio.com.
SEPT. 27
Tchaikovsky’s Triumph: The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra performs. Schuster Center, Dayton. 3 p.m. $8-$41. www.ticketcenterstage.com
ALL WEEKENDS IN SEPTEMBER PLUS LABOR DAY
The Ohio Renaissance Festival: Sept. 5, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Oct. 25 at The Ohio Renaissance Festival, 10542 East State Route 73, Harveysburg. Take a step back into the 1700s into the Woodland Indian Village. Experience a full day of family entertainment in a permanent 30-acre English village. Step back in time to this 30-acre re-created 16th Century English village and enjoy over 400 years of fun in a single day. Featuring nearly 100 shows daily on 11 stages, over 135 unique arts and crafts shops, hearty food and drink, games of skill and human-powered rides to amuse all ages. Saturdays and Sundays and Labor Day. Single tickets $8.95 to $18.95. Season passes also available. www.renfest.com/
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