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Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
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Proud Daytonian! Loves music & random adventures. Hosts fun events at thebrightsidedayton.com
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Hey, Lovers! Are you ready for it? THE TAYLOR PARTY, the Taylor Swift Inspired Dance Party is coming to The Brightside on December 19th! ✨💃

HOW TO GO?
12/19/25 / Doors 8pm
The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton
Tickets $20 adv / $25 day of show
Ages 18+

tickets.venuepilot.com/e/the-taylor...
November 15, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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Clash & Mary Katherine are hosting their "Creepy Christmas Dayton" at The Brightside! Discover unusual items and vintage gifts at this one-of-a-kind holiday bazaar.

FREE to attend on Sunday, Dec 7th from 12pm - 5pm.
November 16, 2025 at 2:27 AM
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FLICKER / FADE is back! Join us for a special show on Friday, Dec 5th! Tix $17 adv here:
www.thebrightsidedayton.com/event-detail...
EMO Night with Flicker // Fade | The Brightside Venue
The ultimate emo night is here on Friday, December 5th featuring a live band playing the best of Emo* Pop-Punk* Warped Tour Era Music, and more!
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November 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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British fingerstyle guitar virtuoso Richard Smith comes to The Brightside on Dec 3rd with special guest Jim McCutcheon! Join us for an unforgettable evening of world-class guitar mastery. Get tickets here! 👇
www.thebrightsidedayton.com/event-detail...
November 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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At the Dayton Daily News, we believe everyone deserves a place at the table. Giving to Valley Food Relief helps make that possible. Your gift doesn’t just provide food — it tells our neighbors they are valued, seen, and heard.
Donate to Valley Food Relief to help those hungry in our community
Dear Reader,
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November 14, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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💒 Our open house is TUESDAY! 💒

☑️ If you're planning a special event - wedding, birthday, shower, corporate party, etc - join us on November 18th from 5:30 - 7:30pm to see if The Brightside is the right fit! ✨
November 18, 2025 at 4:25 AM
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🎬 The Breakfast Club turns 40! 🎬

Join us Nov 23rd at The Brightside for an epic 80's throwback: cult classic film + Blueberry Cafe breakfast + live music + trivia!
Dress as your favorite character. Doors at 5:45pm.

🎟️ Tix: www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/the-b...
The Breakfast Club 40th Anniversary 80’s Party Featuring Blueberry Café | Dinner Theater
Come serve a "Sunday" trapped in the Brightside with fellow 80's fans reliving their glory days and enjoying a specialty breakfast served by the famous Blueberry Cafe
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November 17, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Tickets for Story Slam Dayton are now on sale now! The November event is happening on Nov 19th at The Brightside; and the theme is "Thankful" 🙏 $5 adv / $10 at the door here: www.handstamp.com/e/story-slam...
November 15, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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✨ Join us for a Taylor Swift inspired dance party celebrating her entire discography on Dec 19th at The Brightside. 18+ 🧡 $20 Advance tickets available here! 👇https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/the-taylor-party-taylor-swift-night-18-2025-12-19-the-brightside-music-event-venue-dayton-90e567
November 14, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Calling all musicians and live jazz enthusiasts, it's a hump day, PopUp Jazz Jam! All levels are welcome! Stiver's Jazz Ensemble will bring a short set before the jam. Bring your instrument and sit in with our rhythm section!

Wed, Nov 19th at 7 pm at The Brightside
$10 cover at the door
All ages!
November 15, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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JUST ANNOUNCED! The next PechaKucha Dayton event will take place on Dec 4th at The Brightside! 😄 FREE to attend!
November 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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📣 We can confirm the rumors are true! 📣 We’re so thrilled to be hosting a fabulous trifecta of Dayton rock’n’roll on Saturday, December 13th! 🎶 Andrew Gabbard / The Motel Beds / Me Time are all together for one very special evening! 🤘

Tickets are on sale now: www.handstamp.com/e/andy-gabba...
November 16, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Join us for the first-ever “A Very Crabby Christmas” featuring two amazing Ohio bands: crabswithoutlegs and Dairy Family! These jazz-fusion, funk inspired original bands are putting together a special holiday show that you won’t want to miss on Dec 18th!
Tickets: www.handstamp.com/e/a-very-cra...
November 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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We're thrilled to host a Blues-focused eve w our friends Eric Jerardi & Noah Wotherspoon! Join us on Thur, Nov 20th @ 7:30pm at The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton)
Show @ 7:30pm / Tickets $20 in adv
www.thebrightsidedayton.com/event-detail...
November 12, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Sending thoughts and prayers to everyone having a hard time with TAB playing too many Phish songs
November 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Free pizza today starting at noon!
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Roma’s offering FREE Pizza Sunday
Labi Troni, founder, owner, and operator of Roma’s Pizza and Pasta on 282 W. Central Ave. in Springboro will be giving away 200 16″ cheese pizza’s (that’s 8 large slices) on…
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November 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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This week! LOTS of fun stuff happening at The Brightside!
Tue 11/18 - Open House! 💒
Wed 11/19 (SideDoor) - Story Slam 🗣️
Wed 11/19 (Bar) - Jazz Jam 🎺
Thur 11/20 - Blues Fest w Eric & Noah 🎸
Sun 11/23 - Dayton Dinner Theater "The Breakfast Club" Movie Party! 🎞️

Get tix & info @ thebrightsidedayton.com
Music Venue | The Brightside Music And Event Venue | Dayton
The venue for music lovers by music lovers, and the home of original live music and events in Dayton Ohio.
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November 16, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Join us for a Taylor Swift inspired dance party celebrating her entire discography on Dec 19th at The Brightside. 18+ 🧡 Advance tickets available here!
tickets.venuepilot.com/e/the-taylor...
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November 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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❄️ Feeling cozy? We are too! This winter - we're hosting "The Princess Bride" - the ultimate chicken-noodle-for-the-soul movie right when we need it! 👸 Join us for this fun eve w a screening, plus trivia, tasty food & drinks + costumes! ✨

Tickets & Info: www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/the-p...
November 10, 2025 at 3:23 AM
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📣 Crabswithoutlegs has a NEW song - have you checked it out yet? 👇

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Easy ft. Eleanor Dakota & canvisluv, by crabswithoutlegs
track by crabswithoutlegs
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November 10, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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It's HAPPENING!!!! 🤘 Relentless Fest is Back! Tickets here:
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Relentless Fest Tickets | $31.93 | 20 Dec @ The Brightside, Cincinnati | DICE
Relentless Fest 2025 featuring Miss May I, War of Ages, ENMY, The Crimson Armada, Goroh Doors @ 5:30pm All Ages
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November 16, 2025 at 2:54 AM
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🎅 Who’s planning their holiday festivities?! Our beloved holiday film, CHRISTMAS VACATION, remains the top holiday tradition! Come join us on December 14th for a special movie night featuring themed food, drinks, and trivia. Costumes are encouraged! 🎄

www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/chris...
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November 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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This year! New - we will be selling reserved tables to Dayton Battle of the Bands! A limited qty will be on sale Thanksgiving weekend. Look out for this great deal and awesome gift idea!
November 12, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Tickets for Dayton Ballet's "The Nutcracker" are on sale now!
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The Nutcracker | Dec 13-22, 2025 | Dayton Ballet
The Nutcracker follows Clara on a breathtaking, time-traveling adventure filled with dazzling choreography and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Tickets for Story Slam Dayton are now on sale now! The November event is happening on Nov 19th at The Brightside; and the theme is "Thankful" 🙏 $5 adv / $10 at the door here: www.handstamp.com/e/story-slam...
November 15, 2025 at 7:21 PM