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Game Day party guide [bars and clubs]
The Buckeyes already have a trip to the Rose Bowl to look forward to, but OSU fans know the real "big game" is this weekend when they take on rival Michigan. You'll be able to see all the action in every sports bar this Saturday, but these local venues want to make your game day experience extra special. More »
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Blind Bob's, Dayton
Blind Bob's — which opened on Labor Day weekend last year — brings together some of the best aspects of a tavern with good beer, stiff drinks, terrific food and a stage that showcases live local music. More »
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Guides
Five best sports bars
Wanna find the best place to watch the game? Our very own Lounge Lizards will hook you up with the five best places in town to watch the Buckeyes, the Bengals or any of your other favorite teams in the company of drunken sports fans. More »
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Bars & Clubs blog
Get ready for the biggest bar night of the year
Before you stuff yourself with turkey and sweet potatoes, remember that the night before Thanksgiving is a holiday, too! Celebrate Black Wednesday, th... More »
- Game day parties: Where to catch the OSU-Michigan game
- Drinks and putt-putt partner for Barstool Open
- Boston's hoping for a third "Most Arrogant Bar in America" win
- Three best bets at the bars this weekend
- Halloween parties for grown-ups only
- It's Halloween already at the bars
- Where's your favorite bar in the Dayton area?
- 5 reasons to get off the couch this weekend
- Miami Valley Beer Fest is coming your way, but tickets are limited
- What are your Halloween plans?
- Jammies, beer and headhunters? Yep
- Dayton bars have football fever
Bars & Clubs news
Bar Talk
Smoking stinks, but so does sitting alone
Has the smoking ban improved your bar experience or made it worse? We take a look at the pros and cons of Ohio's smoking ban and find out what some random bargoers think about it. More »
Photos
Party Crashers at Barstool Open
Did you see the Party Crashers at the Oregon District's Barstool Open? If you got a medallion bead, don't forget to enter your code daily to see if you've won! More »
Neon Party at Masque
Masque threw a Neon Party Friday, November 13, 2009. Did we see you in Day-Glo? More »
Phobia Art Party
Vex hosted a Friday the 13th, Phobia Art Party. Art from 45 artists was on display for the guests to vote on. More »
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Bars & Clubs Updates
What's happening this week in the LGBT community
A look at a few things happening this week in the LGBT community. Dayton Playhouse to feature "Corpus Christi" Read more
See all kinds of cans this weekend at Brixx
Femme Fatale Fitness of Centerville has come up with an attention-getting way to promote food donation. The studio, which offers classes in pole dance, burlesque and "tease-yoga," will present its first playfully named "Cans for Cans" benefit... Read more
Radio humor comes alive: Bob & Tom Comedy All-Stars at Victoria Theatre
Commercial radio has been on a steady decline since the early '90s, but "The Bob & Tom Show" has had a very different trajectory. The program, which focuses heavily on stand-up comedy, started as an Indianapolis morning show in 1983 and is now... Read more
College nights: Don't wait til' Friday to have some fun!
DAYTON — Class has been in session for months now and instead of pulling out your hair, you may want to enjoy a cocktail or two. For many college students, Thursday is an important day of the week. In fact, it's more like a holiday. Stressful... Read more
New club to open in former Foundry space
A new nightclub will open in the building that previously housed the Foundry, which closed in July 2008 after a liquor permit renewal was rejected. New owner Tim Murphy plans to open the Afterburn the weekend of Aug. 7, although a firm date has not... Read more
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Get ready for the biggest bar night of the year
Before you stuff yourself with turkey and sweet potatoes, remember that the night before Thanksgiving is a holiday, too! Celebrate Black Wednesday, the biggest bar night of the year, by dancing the night away at one of these local bar... Read more
Game day parties: Where to catch the OSU-Michigan game
The ninth-ranked Buckeyes already have a trip to the Rose Bowl to look forward to, but OSU fans know the real “big game” is this weekend when they take on that team from up North — Michigan. The Buckeyes have... Read more
Drinks and putt-putt partner for Barstool Open
Dust off those putters. It’s time once again to mini-golf at the bars. The eighth annual Barstool Open will be held this Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Oregon District. If you’ve never been to this annual fundraiser, which last year... Read more
Boston's hoping for a third "Most Arrogant Bar in America" win
Boston’s Bistro & Pub, 7500 N. Main St., Dayton, is proud to have nabbed the title “Most Arrogant Bar in America” not once, but twice. Still, owner Dave Boston is hoping 2009 proves that the third time really is the... Read more
Three best bets at the bars this weekend
Whatever your passion, whether it be vampires, college football or just good ‘ol rock and roll, there is an event for you this weekend at a Dayton bar. Bloodbath at Club Vex Vex is keeping the Halloween spirit alive a... Read more
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See all kinds of cans tonight at Brixx [things to do]
Femme Fatale Fitness of Centerville has come up with an attention-getting way to promote food donation. The studio, which offers classes in pole dance, burlesque and "tease-yoga," will present its first playfully named "Cans for Cans" benefit performance at 8:30 p.m. today, Nov. 20, at Brixx Ice Co., 500 E. First St. Admission is five canned or otherwise non-perishable food items, but vouchers benefiting the food bank can also be purchased at the restaurant and bar. The evening will include pole dance, burlesque, live music, darts, cornhole, classic cars, pin-up photo opportunities, makeup and hair demonstrations. More »
What's happening this week
- Bierfest at Dayton Liederkranz-Turner
- Lust, Caution - ArtStreet Friday Film Series
- Staple with Rising of Apollo, The Rose Hill at The Attic
- The Greene Holiday Lighting Celebration & Santa Arrival Parade at the The Greene
- J. Scott Homan and Drew Donisi at Wiley's Comedy
- The Jazz Artistry of Jane Monheit at Schuster Performing
- Billy Gardell at Funny Bone
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What's happening this week
- Bierfest at Dayton Liederkranz-Turner
- Lust, Caution - ArtStreet Friday Film Series
- Staple with Rising of Apollo, The Rose Hill at The Attic
- The Greene Holiday Lighting Celebration & Santa Arrival Parade at the The Greene
- J. Scott Homan and Drew Donisi at Wiley's Comedy
- The Jazz Artistry of Jane Monheit at Schuster Performing
- Billy Gardell at Funny Bone
Colleges
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University of Dayton
- University of Dayton Orchestra at the Boll Theatre
- Citizens of the World Photography Exhibit at ArtStreet
- Department of Visual Arts Senior Exhibition at the Rike
Sinclair Community College
- Asylum Street Spankers at Canal Street
- Bob's Ex-Wife at J-Alans
- New Vega, Six Gallery, The Receiver, By Way of Sunstorm at Blind Bob's
Wright State University
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The Twilight Saga: New Moon [showtimes]
After the abrupt departure of Edward, Bella develops a deep friendship with Jacob and becomes drawn into the world of werewolves. More »
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Dining out on Thanksgiving? [restaurant reviews]
Don't want to go to battle with a turkey this Thanksgiving Day? Several Miami Valley restaurants are volunteering to do the work for you. We invited restaurant owners to let readers know if they were open on Thanksgiving Day and what they were serving. More »
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