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The Brightside Dayton
@brightsidedayton.bsky.social
We are an independent venue in downtown Dayton, Ohio. We love hosting weddings, parties, concerts, film & wellness events, and more! Visit thebrightsidedayton.com for our list of upcoming events or thebrightsideweddings.com for info on renting our space!
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November 23, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Look who is coming back to The Brightside?! I'm so excited for this show - 2 of our faves at the holidays: ekoostik hookah & Subterranean! Tickets on sale now for this Friday, Dec 12th show here: tickets.venuepilot.com/e/ekoostik-h...
November 24, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Did you know we have a sister company in the same building? Bloombeads / Freezeframe is located in our SW corner with a new entrance on 3rd St! They preserve special flowers from weddings, memorials, & life events into jewelry & 3-dim art. Get info @ bloombeads.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Story Slam Dayton is a week earlier in December, due to the holidays... 🎄 Join us for this "Celebration" event for just $5 advance! Get tickets and info at thebrightsidedayton.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:23 PM
❄️ Feeling cozy? We are too! This winter - we're hosting "The Princess Bride" - the ultimate chicken-noodle-for-the-soul movie! 👸 Join us for this fun evening together with a screening of this beloved film, plus trivia, tasty food, and drinks! ✨

Tickets: www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/the-p...
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November 22, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Who says the holidays can't be funky? 🦀🎄
A VERY CRABBY CHRISTMAS ft. crabswithoutlegs + Dairy Family
Dec 18 | Doors 7pm | All Ages
Info & Tickets: www.thebrightsidedayton.com/event-detail...
November 22, 2025 at 9:58 PM
We’re so thrilled to be hosting a fabulous trifecta of Dayton rock’n’roll on Saturday, December 13th! 🎶 Andrew Gabbard / Motel Beds / Me Time are all together for one very special evening of live music at The Brightside! 🤘Get tix & info here:
www.thebrightsidedayton.com/event-detail...
Andrew Gabbard / Motel Beds / Me Tiime | The Brightside Venue
TOGETHER AGAIN FOR THE FIRST TIME! A Special Holiday Reunion Show
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November 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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TONIGHT at The Brightside
November 20, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Dayton Dinner Theater is presenting more fun movie parties in 2026! We're excited about these! Get more info at www.daytondinnertheater.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:39 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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Dayton's own Motel Beds with a show at @brightsidedayton.bsky.social on December 13th with Andy Gabbard and Me Time! A great night of fantastic music from three stellar Dayton bands!
November 18, 2025 at 9:10 PM
FLICKER / FADE is back! Join us for a special show on Friday, Dec 5th! Tix $17 adv here:
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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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📣 SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 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 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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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, trivia, & costumes are encouraged! 🎄

www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/chris...
Christmas Vacation Movie Party | Dinner Theater
Come have fun with the jolliest bunch of A-holes this side of the nuthouse. We're gonna have the hap-hap- happiest night since Bing Crosby tap-danced with Danny F*$#@n Kaye.
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November 8, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Our next house event is on November 18th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. If you're planning a special occasion, this is a great time to check out The Brightside! Visit thebrightsideweddings.com/open-houses to RSVP!
November 9, 2025 at 10:36 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
🎬 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
📣 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
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
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November 16, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Look who is coming back to The Brightside?! I'm so excited for this show - 2 of our faves at the holidays! Tickets on sale now for this Friday, Dec 12th show here: tickets.venuepilot.com/e/ekoostik-h...
November 8, 2025 at 3:15 AM
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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
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
❄️ Feeling cozy? We are too! On Feb 1st, Dayton Dinner Theater is hosting "The Princess Bride" Movie Party! 👸 Join us for this fun eve together w a screening of this beloved film, trivia, tasty food, & drinks - costumes encouraged! ✨

Tickets & Info: www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/the-p...
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November 16, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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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
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November 12, 2025 at 6:50 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