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Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Zombie Walk one of three bar events for good causes this weekend
It may not be a long weekend, but there is plenty going on at Dayton bars to fill your first days off in June.
Zombie Walk
It’s time for the now annual invasion of the zombies. Last June 5, zombies wandering the Oregon District for fun. This year, they have more on their agenda than eating brains. The roving undead will be collecting canned goods to feed those who prefer food to flesh.
The walk will begin at 11 p.m. in the former Gem City Records parking lot in the Oregon District, where canned goods can be dropped off. Then the zombies let loose down Fifth Street. If you dare to get close, you could probably give them some canned goods along the way.
The walk ends at Club Vex for an after-party worthy of the afterlife.
Vex will also host a pre-party where those wishing to join the zombie fun can get their makeup done by Universal Studio artist Lee Ann VanArtsdalen. There is no cover for the pre-party, but a $10 donation for makeup work will keep you from getting bitten. Canned good donations will also be accepted throughout the night at Club Vex.
The walk is open to all ages, but the pre and after-party are 18 and up only.
Where: Club Vex, 101 S. St. Clair St., Dayton
When: 8:30 - 10:30 p.m., Friday, June 4
The bite: Free
Where: Oregon District parking lot, entrance is next to former Gem City Records, 318 E. Fifth St., Dayton
When: 11 p.m., Friday, June 4
The bite: Free
Where: Club Vex, 101 S. St. Clair St., Dayton
When: About 11:30 p.m. to close, Friday, June 4
The bite: Free with a pre-party wristband, $5 for 21 and up, $7 for 18 and up. $2 discount if you bring canned goods.
Pride Apalooza
Masque, The Stage Door and Aquarius are throwing a block party for the whole city Saturday in celebration of Dayton Pride 2010. Concurrent to the official Dayton PrideFest festivities at Courthouse Square, half of the parking lot behind Masque and Stage Door, corner of St. Clair and Second streets, will be fenced off for an afternoon family-friendly festival. There will be games, crafts, food and a live stage show. Proceeds will benefit local charities including the Aids Resource Center.
After the festival, head inside one of the adjacent bars for live entertainment, dancing and of course drinks.
Where: Masque and Stage Door’s parking lot, corner of St. Clair and Second streets, Dayton.
When: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Saturday, June 5
The bite: Festival is free and there is no cover at Masque, Aquarius or Stage Door from noon to 6 p.m. After 6 p.m., each bar will charge regular Saturday night cover charges. Call bars for more information: Masque, (937)-228-CLUB; Aquarius, (937) 223-1723; Stage Door, (937) 223-7418.
Nearby: MJ’s Cafe, 119 E. Third St. on the south end of the parking lot, is not a sponsor for Pride Apalooza but is holding a number of events throughout the day in conjunction with Dayton Pride 2010. Join them for breakfast at 9 a.m. Saturday with special prices on Bloody Marys and Mimosas. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. they’ll throw their annual Pride Day BBQ co-sponsored by Carmel’s Southwest Grill. And at 11 p.m. a special Pride Show takes the stage.
Cut-a-rug Fundraiser
J-Alans is throwing a big party to benefit kids this Sunday. All proceeds from the day of music, food, raffles and more will benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children. They’ll also have stylists on hand from Derailed Hair Salon and Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology cutting hair to donate to Locks of Love, which makes wigs for children with long-term medical hair loss.
If you’ve got 10 inches of hair and want to donate, stop by from 4 p.m. - 9 p.m. If you just want to hear some great music and possibly win prizes like local restaurant gift cards or even a hookah, then stop by from 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. for the raffle. Music will go until 11 p.m.
The music lineup includes La Reyna and Dana, Sharon Lane, Tanuki, Sugar Stew and Too Buku.
Where: J-Alans, 121 N. Ludlow St., Dayton
When: 3 p.m. - 11 p.m., Sunday, June 6
The bite: $5 cover goes to Shriners Hospitals for Children
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