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left to right: Ian Spraul (Linus), Helen Grisez (Sally), Alexis Paige (Lucy) and Colin Drayer (Charlie Brown) in Sinclair Community College's production of "A Charlie Brown Christmas."
Christmastime is here: Your animated favorites return to Sinclair
First Friday starts tonight, Dec. 3, at 5 p.m. The Downtown Dayton Partnership is using this First Friday edition to encourage people to shop small and support downtown’s local businesses.
TONIGHT: Your guide to the most festive First Friday of the year
"Weird Al" Yankovic will perform at the Schuster Center Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022.
He’s back! “Weird Al” Yankovic to play Schuster Center
Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus (DGMC) presents “Naughty & Nice,” a pair of holiday concerts at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Dayton on Saturday, Dec. 4.
Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus to celebrate the holidays
Local comedians Karen Jaffe and Luke Capasso are the organizers of the Fuse Comedy & Art Festival, the three-day event at Wiley’s Comedy Club, Oregon Express, Feathers, 416 Diner and other area businesses Friday through Sunday, Dec. 3 through 5. CONTRIBUTED
Fuse Fest takes over the Oregon this weekend
left to right: Philip Drennen, Gina Handy and Deron Bell of "Season's Greetings."
‘Season’s Greetings’ holiday cabaret at PNC Arts Annex
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Ring in 2022 at Dayton’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Ball Drop
Dayton Children’s Family Series presents “The Hip-Hop Nutcracker,” director-choreographer Jennifer Weber’s contemporary update of the seasonal favorite, at Victoria Theatre in Dayton on Friday, Dec. 3. CONTRIBUTED
WEEKEND EVENTS: Comedy, music, dance and more
Hundreds of jolly elves, Santas and other holiday merrymakers will celebrate the season in the Oregon District this weekend during the 15th Annual Toys for Tots Santa Pub Crawl on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Put on your best Santa costume for charity during Santa Pub Crawl
St. Anne’s Hill, one of Dayton’s revitalized inner-city historic districts, is ready to welcome guests to enjoy the houses, businesses, histories and more at the neighborhood’s first ever “Holiday on the Hill: A Neighborhood Tour. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 11 and 12 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
St. Anne’s to host Holiday on the Hill: A Neighborhood Tour
A Christmas Story House and Museum in Cleveland is the film location for the iconic 1983 holiday movie. PHOTO: A CHRISTMAS STORY HOUSE AND MUSEUM
WORTH THE DRIVE: Visit the house in Cleveland where ‘A Christmas Story’ was filmed
Free & Cheap Events
The Dayton Turkey Trot half marathon and 5k took place at Welcome Stadium on Sunday, November 28, 2021. Last year’s event was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted by Ohio Runs and Girls on the Run of Dayton, the charity beneficiary of this year’s event was YWCA Dayton. Did we spot you there? TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
PHOTOS: Did we spot you at the Dayton Turkey Trot?
Wright State University graduate Megan Arseneau is part of the 2021-22 national touring company of the Broadway show "CATS.'' The show runs Tuesday through Sunday at the Schuster. CONTRIBUTED
Feline flair: 5 reasons to see ‘CATS’ at Schuster Center
Scythian, a regular headliner at the annual Celtic Festival, returns to town for a Black Friday party at The Brightside in Dayton on Friday, Nov. 26. CONTRIBUTED
TOP EVENTS GUIDE: Comedy, music and more this week
The Carillon Tree of Light, located at Carillon Historical Park in Dayton, is on display for the 2021 holiday season. A countdown event was not held this year. Did we spot you there? TOM GILLIAM/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
PHOTOS: Illumination of the Carillon Tree of Light
Deeds Carillon is now transformed into the Carillon Tree of Light during the holiday season. The breathtaking Tree of Light — an unmistakable symbol of Christmas in the Miami Valley — signals the return of Carillon Historical Park’s month-long holiday celebration: A Carillon Christmas. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
200 feet tall with 20,000 lights: Carillon Tree of Light burns bright
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