When: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25
Where: St. Ignatius of Antioch Maronite Catholic Church, 50 Nutt Road, Dayton
Details: The Lebanese Festival offers traditional Lebanese food, cold beer and beverages, ethnic music, dance, rides for kids, and more.
Cost: Free
More info: thelebanesefestival.com
2. The War and Treaty
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24
Where: Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 South Main St.
Details: Consisting of husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, Grammy-nominated vocalists The War and Treaty are acclaimed for its blend of blues, gospel, soul, bluegrass and country. In 2023 The War and Treaty became the first Black duo to be nominated for the Academy of Country Music Awards and Country Music Association Awards for Vocal Duo of the Year.
Cost: Free
More info: levittdayton.org
3. Bites in the Heights
When: 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24
Where: Rose Music Center at The Heights, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights
Details: Dayton food trucks provide a variety of delicacies, children’s activities, a cruise-in car show, and a movie screening of “The Wizard of Oz.”
Cost: Free
More info: 937-610-0288 or rosemusiccenter.com
Credit: AP
Credit: AP
4. “Sing Sing”
When: Screenings for Aug. 23-29; Fri-Sun: 12:30 p.m., 2:50 p.m., 5:10 p.m., 7:30 p.m.; Mon-Thu: 2:50 p.m., 5:10 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Neon, 130 E. Fifth St., Dayton
Details: Oscar buzz! This drama concerning a theatre group imprisoned at Sing Sing is a story of “resilience, humanity and the transformative power of art.”
Cost: $6.50-$10.50
More info: 937-222-7469 or neonmovies.com
5. Wedding Show and Expo
When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25
Where: The Marriott at the University of Dayton, 1414 S. Patterson Blvd., Dayton
Details: Vendors will have photography, wedding cakes, food from local caterers, decor, flowers and gowns.
Cost: $5 in advance. $10 at the door.
More info: ohioweddingshows.com
6. Egyptian Festival
When: 5-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25
Where: St. Mina and St. Abanoub Church, 1531 King Richard Parkway, Miamisburg
Details: The 25th annual Egyptian Festival will feature flavors of Egypt, Egyptian jewelry, arts, crafts, carnival games, and raffle prizes.
Cost: Free
More info: stminastabanoub.org
Credit: ECCENTRIC EXPOSURE PHOTOGRAPHY
Credit: ECCENTRIC EXPOSURE PHOTOGRAPHY
7. “Sister Act”
When: Through Aug. 25; 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. (Sensory-Friendly Performance) and 8 p.m. (ASL Interpreted Performance) Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday
Where: Sorg Opera House, 63 S Main St., Middletown
Details: Hallelujah! Tia Seay is back in the habit! Having delivered a memorable portrayal of R&B diva-in-hiding Deloris Van Cartier in the Dayton Playhouse’s 2017 production of “Sister Act,” Seay delightfully returns to the feel-good, late 1970s-era material in the polar opposite role of Mother Superior in INNOVAtheatre’s version. Stern yet comical, authoritative yet concerned, the vocally strong Seay wonderfully navigates Mother Superior’s rigidity (“Here Within These Walls” is beautifully rendered) and introspectiveness (“I Haven’t Got a Prayer”). It’s also great to witness Seay’s inherent chemistry with Wright State University musical theatre student Amirah Musa, who energetically leads this production as the high-spirited, self-absorbed Deloris. Musa particularly dials down the sass to deliver the lovely title tune as a meaningful emotional epiphany complete with a few vocal runs showcasing her inner SZA. Director Richard Lee Waldeck’s admirable cast, choreographed by Isadore Karrick, includes radiantly sharp Anna Mae Brown as extroverted Sister Mary Patrick, fittingly meek Mary Kate Caserta as introverted Sister Mary Robert, imposing Michael Abner as vengeful Curtis, understated Jake Eyink as Eddie Souther, and the hilarious Nolan Todd as Joey, holding nothing back in his complete adoration for “The Lady in the Long Black Dress.”
Cost: $25 reserved seating advance; $30 premium seating advance
More info: innovatheatre.com
8. Bellbrook Lions Club Summerfest
When: 5-11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 and 4-11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24
Where: Bellbrook Lions Club, 31 S. East St., Bellbrook
Details: The 77th annual SummerFest will include beer, wine, games, carnival rides, crafts, food, and a parade.
Cost: Free
More info: bellbrooklions.org
9. Bricky’s Anniversary Show
When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug 24
Where: Star City Brewing, 318 S. Second St., Miamisburg
Details: Bricky’s Comedy Club celebrates its second anniversary with local comedians Luke Capasso, Kevin Ruppert, Jesse Nutt and Michael Wells.
Cost: $15
More info: 937-232-4930 or brickyscomedy.com
10. ‘80s Party at RiverScape
When: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23
Where: RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave., Dayton
Details: Bring your best ‘80s attire to this event featuring live music from the band Retrobution, performing classic covers by Duran Duran, The Cars and David Bowie. Food trucks C’Est Cheese and El Diablo Grill will also be on site.
Cost: Free
More info: 937-275-7275 or metroparks.org
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