When: Sept. 9-10; Saturday from 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Intersection of Dayton-Xenia and North Fairfield roads, Beavercreek
Details: This annual event returns with food, live entertainment, 5K popcorn run, crafts and abundant popcorn specialties.
Cost: Free
More info: www.beavercreekpopcornfestival.com
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Credit: RICK FLYNN PHOTOGRAPHY
2. ‘Radio Golf’
When: Through Sept. 10; Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 5 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.
Where: Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Ave., Dayton
Details: Robert-Wayne Waldron directs the excellent Dayton premiere of Tony and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson’s final, relevant and rarely staged play illuminating the Black experience in 20th century America. Set in Pittsburgh’s Hill District circa 1997, this ripped-from-the-headlines dramedy addresses powerful themes of community, friendship, gentrification, greed, family, legacy, politics and race.
Cost: $14-$21
More info: www.daytontheatreguild.org
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Credit: CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
3. Dayton Funk All-Stars
When: Saturday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m.
Where: Levitt Pavilion, 134 S. Main St., Dayton
Details: The 2023 Eichelberger Concert Series presents local group Dayton Funk All-Stars in an evening of original R&B and funk songs immersed in the Dayton sound popularized by the Ohio Players, Zapp and other acts. In addition, Levitt Pavilion welcomes Village Lights, the contemporary Christian group based out of Nashville and Arizona, on Friday, Sept. 8. (Don Thrasher)
Cost: Free
More info: www.levittdayton.org
4. Party at the Plaza
When: Friday, Sept. 8 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Day Air Ballpark, 220 North Patterson Blvd, Dayton
Details: Water Street District will host their final 2023 Party at the Plaza at Day Air Ballpark in advance of the Dayton Dragons game against the Fort Wayne Tincaps. This community event will include Water Street Community members Lock 27, Square One Salon and Winan’s Chocolates + Coffees. There will also be music, an inflatable for kids, oversized lawn games, cornhole and more. The party will be joined by Heater, Gem and the Green Team.
Cost: Free
More info: www.milb.com/dayton
5. Car, Truck & Bike Show
When: Sunday, Sept. 10 at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Irish Club of Dayton, 6555 Dog Leg Road, Dayton
Details: The Irish Club’s 14th annual Car, Truck & Bike Show offers food, drinks and music. Trophies will also be awarded.
Cost: $15 registration fee, which includes dash plaque.
More info: 937-890-0456
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6. Oak Ridge Boys
When: Friday, Sept. 8 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Where: Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown
Details: This year marks 50 years since Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, Richard Sterban and William Lee Golden began performing together as the Oak Ridge Boys. The award-winning vocal group behind dozens of country hits and particularly the pop hit “Elvira” returns to the area. (Don Thrasher)
Cost: $70 reserved seating in advance, $85 premium seating, $100 super premium seating
More info: 513-428-5529 or www.sorgoperahouse.org
7. Springboro Oktoberfest
When: Sept. 8-9; Friday from 6-10 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: Springboro United Church of Christ, 5 W. Mill St., Springboro
Details: This two-day festival is a celebration of authentic German food, including bratwursts and schnitzels.
Cost: $3 for adults. Free for children 12 and under.
More info: 937-748-1969 or www.oktoberfestspringboro.org
8. Italian Fall Festa
When: Sept. 8-10; Friday from 6-11 p.m., Saturday from noon-11 p.m. and Sunday from 12-8 p.m.
Where: Bella Villa Hall, 2625 County Line Road, Dayton
Details: In addition to great Italian food, this event will include music, sports and the Meatball Madness 5K.
Cost: Free
More info: 937-258-3600 or https://johnpirelliosdia.org/fall-festa
9. COCOA Music
When: Sunday, Sept. 10 at 3 p.m.
Where: St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 830 Bowen, Dayton
Details: COCOA Music presents a concert featuring works from Dayton composers Christian R. Berg, Dr. Gwen Brubaker, Moria Levant, Amanda Roberts and Madelaine Smith. The pieces will be performed by chamber musicians Gretchen Germann (flute), Brent Eresman (clarinet), Amanda Roberts (piano) and Leslie Straton (harp) in ensembles of two to four players. (Don Thrasher)
Cost: Free
More info: levantmusicstudio.com/cocoa-music
10. Community Festival
When: Saturday, Sept. 9 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Zion Lutheran Church, 5550 Munger Rd., Dayton
Details: The festivities will include over 30 games, hundreds of prizes, live music, food, a scavenger hunt, petting zoo, pony rides, hayride, balloon clown, magician and more.
Cost: Free
More info: www.zionelc.org
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