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College nights! [bars and clubs]
Class has been in session for months now and instead of pulling out your hair, you may want to enjoy a cocktail or two. Luckily, there is an array of places in the Dayton area that will help you quench your mid-week thirst, and for cheap too. Those that don't have a specific college night offer drink specials and entertainment most nights of the week. More »
Do you know of a fabulous bar/club event? Email us at activedayton@coxohio.com
Reviews
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
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 twic... More »
- 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
- 'Real World' member, Playboy model highlight special weekend events
- Local light beer celebration to feature skydivers
- 4 places to party this week
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
Hauntfest on Fifth
HauntFest on Fifth brought out the costumes, both silly and spooky, to the annual Halloween event on Oct. 31, 2009, in Dayton's Oregon District. More »
Halloween at J-Alans
Here's who we saw during the "Music for the Dead" Halloween party at J-Alans in downtown Dayton, Oct. 31, 2009. More »
Halloween at Adobe Gila's
Here's who we saw during the Halloween party at Adobe Gila's in The Greene in Beavercreek, Oct. 31, 2009. More »
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Bars & Clubs Updates
Reality drag superstar coming to local nightclub
This weekend will be your only chance to see a certain reality star in Ohio. Nina Flowers from the LOGO reality TV show "RuPaul's Drag Race" will be in town this weekend for a live performance at Aquarius at 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Flowers —... 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
Some quality Q and A with Mario Lopez
If you missed TV host Mario Lopez's appearance at Hammerjax nightclub in Dayton last night, then this is your chance to learn some little known facts about the former "Saved by the Bell" star and "Dancing with the Stars" finalist. We caught up with... Read more
Meet some of the stars of the local karoake scene
They know they will not be the next American Idol, but that is not what the men and women who are temporary stars on karaoke stages throughout town are looking for. They're trying to entertain, sure, but mostly they're having fun and hoping it rubs... Read more
Latest from our Lounge Lizards blog
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
Halloween parties for grown-ups only
Boo! Don’t be scared if you haven’t made your Halloween plans yet. The ghouls, goblins, vampires and vixens will be out all weekend across the area. Although Hauntfest on Fifth is downtown Dayton’s biggest bash, alternatives... Read more
It's Halloween already at the bars
Don’t just plan your Halloween night early, celebrate a whole week in advance. It’ll give you a chance to get more than one wear out of that expensive costume. Check out these local bars that just can’t wait another... Read more
Where's your favorite bar in the Dayton area?
Everyone has a favorite bar. Whether it’s a place to groove with your friends, a place for a potential hookup, a place to watch the game, a place to eat, drink and be merry or just a place to kick... Read more
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Go back to the totally awesome '80s this weekend [things to do]
"Back to the '80s," an area premiere, opens Friday, Nov. 6, for three weekends in Kettering. The retro show is an account of 1989 high school senior class, as recalled by a man in his 30s. Unrequited love, popularity (and its opposite), a debate about CDs replacing cassette tapes, student elections, a stolen speech, new kids in school and an English teacher in a magazine centerfold are among the plot lines. There are 20 songs, including "Footloose," "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" and "You Give Love a Bad Name." Like, totally awesome! » More
What's happening this week
- Lowell Liebermann: Clarinet Premiere at Schuster Performing
- Revolution Rock: The Tribute to The Clash, with Luxury Pushers, Thee Pistol Whips, All Alliteration Aside at South Park
- The StepCrew - Cityfolk Celtic Series at the Victoria
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Ervin J.
- We Care Arts Holiday Arts Festival
- Auction to Benefit Swaziland at Cedarville University
- Rhythm in Shoes to Perform Banjo Dance at the Boll Theatre
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What's happening this week
- Lowell Liebermann: Clarinet Premiere at Schuster Performing
- Revolution Rock: The Tribute to The Clash, with Luxury Pushers, Thee Pistol Whips, All Alliteration Aside at South Park
- The StepCrew - Cityfolk Celtic Series at the Victoria
- Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Ervin J.
- We Care Arts Holiday Arts Festival
- Auction to Benefit Swaziland at Cedarville University
- Rhythm in Shoes to Perform Banjo Dance at the Boll Theatre
Colleges
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University of Dayton
- Luck of the Draw Darts at Tink's Bar
- Department of Visual Arts Senior Exhibition at the Rike
- Karaoke at Milano's
Sinclair Community College
- LYD - Motown Saturdays at Oregon Express
- Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band at Canal Street
- John Evans and Marvin Todd at Wiley's Comedy
Wright State University
Movies
Movies & Showtimes
Disney's 'A Christmas Carol' in 3D [showtimes]
Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge must face uncomfortable truths when three Christmas spirits take him on a journey through his past, present and future. More »
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Food & More
Local Dining
Hidden gems [restaurant listings]
The Miami Valley is blessed with plenty of hidden restaurant gems. These eateries are in out-of-the-way places or sometimes simply tucked into the back of your mind, but are definitely worth checking out. More »
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