When: 5-10 p.m. Friday, June 7
Where: Various locations throughout downtown Dayton
Details: Support downtown Dayton businesses at this monthly art hop offering special dining, entertainment and shopping deals.
Cost: Free
More info: downtowndayton.org
Credit: Tom Gilliam
Credit: Tom Gilliam
2. Jewish Cultural Festival
When: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, June 9
Where: Temple Israel, 130 Riverside Dr., Dayton
Details: Learn more about Judaism at this family-friendly experience encompassing rituals, Torah and holidays while also offering a chance to taste brisket and falafel, play games, shop for crafts and more.
Cost: Free
More info: jewishdayton.org
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Credit: HANDOUT
3. Yellow Springs Street Fair
When: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, June 8
Where: Downtown Yellow Springs
Details: The all-day festival includes entertainment, street performers, fine arts and crafts, clothing, jewelry, fair trade items, unique gifts and more.
Cost: Free
More info: yellowspringsohio.org
Credit: JUSTIN WALTON
Credit: JUSTIN WALTON
4. “The Church Basement Ladies: Plowin’ Thru”
When: Through June 16; Thursday, Friday and Sunday matinees and Thursday-Sunday evenings.
Where: La Comedia Dinner Theatre, 765 W. Central Ave., Springboro
Details: Set in the mid-1970s, the ninth installment of the “Church Basement Ladies” musical comedy series focuses on a struggling church coping with changing leadership roles from the pulpit to the kitchen. Director/choreographer Chris Beiser spearheads a delightful, silly, touching, and fast-moving production filled with fully committed performances. In particular Karie-Lee Sutherland (Karin) delivers a heartwarming portrayal of a widow yearning for more responsibility within her congregation. Marilyn Farley (stern traditionalist Vivian), Leanne Greenberg (feisty Mavis), Meghan Slowik (Karin’s loyal daughter Beverly) and Chris Kramer (the amiable Pastor) complete the charming cast. Some scenes are terribly dated and off-putting but nonetheless provide an eye-opening reminder at how far women have come in nearly 50 years from banking to the ballot box.
Cost: $70-$79
More info: 937-746-4554 or lacomedia.com
5. Crush: The Bon Jovi Experience
When: 6-10 p.m. Friday, June 7
Where: Austin Landing, 10050 Innovation Drive, Dayton
Details: In addition to classic rock tunes, expect a variety of food trucks and ice-cold beer at the beer garden. Proceeds from the beer garden and raffle will support the Skylar Kooken Scholarship Foundation.
Cost: Free
More info: dineoutdayton.com
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Credit: CONTRIBUTED
6. Dayton Philharmonic honors Black Music Month
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8
Where: Schuster Center, 1 W. Second St.
Details: Dayton Philharmonic celebrates African American musical traditions. In addition to a work by Florence Price, the first Black woman to receive national attention as a symphonic composer, the concert includes Hezekiah Walker’s “Every Praise,” Kurt Carr’s “For Every Mountain” and John Legend’s “Glory.” A community choir joins the DPO on the second half of the program.
Cost: $12-$82.50
More info: 937-228-3630 or www.daytonlive.org
7. For Dayton By Dayton Festival
When: 4-9 p.m. Saturday, June 8
Where: RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave., Dayton
Details: The fifth annual For Dayton By Dayton celebrates community spirit with an annual concert featuring local artists from all genres.
Cost: Free
More info: metroparks.org
8. “Superior Donuts”
When: Through June 23; 8 p.m. Fridays, 5 p.m. Saturdays (with the exception of June 8 at 8 p.m.) and 3 p.m. Sundays
Where: Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Avenue
Details: Directed by Jared Mola, this local premiere of Tracy Letts’ comedy explores the challenges of embracing the past and the redemptive power of friendship between an unlikely pair.
Cost: $21 for adults. $19 for senior citizens. $14 for students.
More info: 937-278-5993 or daytontheatreguild.com
9. Canal Music Fest
When: 5-11 p.m. Saturday, June 8
Where: City Park, 35 Parkwood Drive, Tipp City
Details: This year’s event includes Draw the Line, an Aerosmith Tribute Band, and “The Voice” and “American Idol” finalist Michael Williams. Vendors on site will be Buckeye Burgers, Nou Street Food, Pa’s Pork, Raging Bull Wood Fired Pizza, Susie’s Big Dipper, Kona Ice and Bolasko’s Concessions. Skull Dollz Face Painters will also be on-site
Cost: Free
More info: canalmusicfest.com
Credit: CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Credit: CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
10. Christopher Titus
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 7
Where: Dayton Funny Bone at The Greene, 88 Plum St., #200, Beavercreek
Details: Actor-comedian Christopher Titus has sold shows to NBC, ABC, FOX and Comedy Central. His multi-cam half-hour comedy, “Titus,” premiered to critical and audience acclaim on FOX, earning the show an Emmy nomination.
Cost: $37-$47
More info: 937-429-5233 or dayton.funnybone.com
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