14 events you should check out in Dayton this weekend

Long-running events from Dayton Amateur Radio Association and Dayton History top a busy week, which also features live music, theater, stand-up comedy and a season finale from Dayton Opera. Here’s a closer look at Hamvention, Fleurs de Fête and other upcoming events.

Hamvention

When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 20 through 22

Where: Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center, 120 Fairgrounds Road, Xenia

Details: Hamvention, the signature annual event of the Dayton Amateur Radio Association, has been attracting attendees from around the globe since 1952. Radio enthusiasts gather to not just rub shoulders with likeminded folks but also to attend forums, view exhibitions and peruse the wares of indoor and outdoor flea market vendors.

Cost: $26 advance, $31 at the door

More info: 937-276-6930 or www.hamvention.org

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“Epic Opera”

When: 8 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday May 21 and 22

Where: Schuster Center, Second and Main Streets, Dayton

Details: Dayton Opera presents “Epic Opera,” a celebration of some of the best numbers in the opera repertoire. Dayton Philharmonic Chorus, Dayton Opera Chorus and Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra (under the direction of Neal Gittleman) are also on the program featuring guest vocalists Rebecca Krynski (soprano), Daryl Freedman (mezzo-soprano), Robert Stahley (tenor) and Lester Lynch (baritone).

Cost: $5-$100

More info: 937-228-3630 or www.daytonlive.org

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Fleurs de Fête

When: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 22

Where: Carillon Historical Park, 1000 Carillon Blvd., Dayton

Details: Dayton History presents Fleurs de Fête, its annual “Party in the Park,” on the lawn behind Carillon Brewing Co. The 21-and-older-event is presented with support from Arrow Wine and Heidelberg Distributing Co. and has more than 200 wines to sample and food offerings from local restaurants.

Cost: $70 in advance, $75 at the door

More info: 937-293-2841 or www.daytonhistory.org

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“Something Rotten”

When: 8 p.m. Friday and 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday May 20 and 21

Where: Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton

Details: TheatreLab Dayton closes its season with “Something Rotten.” This musical comedy puts a modern spin on Renaissance-era life as two brothers work to mount the world’s first stage play with music and lyrics.

Cost: $18-$63

More info: 937-228-3630 or www.daytonlive.org

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Sideshow

When: 7 p.m. Friday and 5 p.m. Saturday, May 20 and 21

Where: Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St., Dayton

Details: Sideshow, the long-running volunteer-run music and arts festival, returns for two diverse days of entertainment. The musical lineup for the 15th installment includes local acts such as Tino, Scary Hotel, the Nautical Theme, Neo American Pioneers, Far From Eden and John Dubuc’s Guilty Pleasures. Visual artists include Kate Ervin, Tom Gilliam, Tara Moore, Anders Young and Jen Dyke.

Cost: Free

More info: yellowcabtavern.com

Credit: Tom Gilliam

Credit: Tom Gilliam

Cappella Romana

When: 7 p.m. Saturday, May 21

Where: Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 500 Belmonte Park N, Dayton

Details: Vocal ensemble Cappella Romana will present its celebrated concert “Lost Voices of Hagia Sophia,” featured on NPR in 2020. The concert is part of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church’s ongoing celebration of its 100th anniversary.

Cost: $25 (general seating), $40 (premium seating/up front), $10 (student seating)

More info: http://cappellaromana.org/hagiasophiaindayton

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Ali Siddiq

When: 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday and 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. Saturday, May 20 and 21

Where: Funny Bone Comedy Club, 88 Plum St., Suite 200, The Greene, Beavercreek

Details: Although he’s quick with a zinger, comedian Ali Siddiq has always been more of a storyteller than a set up-and-punchline guy. His reality-based tales have been the basis for comedy albums such as “The Prison Manual” (2019) and “Damaged Goods” (2016).

Cost: $27

More info: 937-429-5233 or dayton.funnybone.com

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Bach Society of Dayton

When: 4 p.m. Sunday, May 22

Where: Kettering Adventist Church, 3939 Stonebridge Road, Kettering

Details: Bach Society of Dayton presents “Renewed,” a tribute to Paul Laurence Dunbar featuring Dr. Herbert Woodward Martin, soprano Minnita Daniel-Cox and accompanist R. Alan Kimbrough. The program has world premieres of new works set to Dunbar poems.

Cost: $25 adults, $20 active military and groups of 10 or more, $15 students

More info: www.bachsocietyofdayton.org

Credit: Tom Gilliam

Credit: Tom Gilliam

myheroes Car Show and Concert

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 21

Where: Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway, 777 Hollywood Blvd., Dayton

Details: The annual classic car show has been rebranded myheroes Car Show and Concert in recognition of Hollywood Gaming’s myheroes program. It features food trucks Zombie Dogz, Shrimp Lips and De’Lish and a performance by the 24Seven Band.

Cost: Free

More info: 844-225-7057 or www.hollywooddaytonraceway.com

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“Friend Art”

When: May 19-29; 7 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 2 p.m. Sundays

Where: PNC Arts Annex, 46 W. Second St., Dayton

Details: The Nerve presents Sofia Alvarez’s edgy comedy about four New York City friends grappling with adulting and changing dynamics within their relationships.

Cost: $22

More info: daytonlive.org

Dayton Record Fair

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 21

Where: American Czechoslovakian Club, 922 Valley St., Dayton

Details: Thousands of records will be available from vendor tables of jazz, punk, psych, blues, classic rock, world music, classical, garage rock, hip hop, experimental, folk, soul, and more.

Cost: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: $5 admission; 10 a.m. early bird entry: $10 admission

More info: http://www.AccDayton.com

Credit: Tom Gilliam

Credit: Tom Gilliam

Downtown Adventure Scavenger Hunt

When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 21

Where: Multiple locations across downtown Dayton

Details: Teams find hidden clues and complete various challenges across the city.

Cost: Registration cost is $10 per team, but after registration, the team will be reimbursed with one e-gift card of $10 worth of Downtown Dollars which can be spent at more than 80 downtown businesses.

More info: downtowndayton.org

Spring Fest in the Burg

When: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 20 through 22

Where: Riverfront Park, 3 N. Main St., Miamisburg

Details: This family-friendly, community arts festival returns for the first time since 2019 due to COVID. Over 80 vendors will participate. Enjoy carnival food, a beer garden, live music, amusement rides and more. Miamisburg’s largest parade all year begins Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

Cost: Free

More info: https://www.burgspringfest.com/

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Centerville Merchant Market

When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 22

Where: Stubbs Park, 255 W. Spring Valley Pike, Centerville

Details: This family-friendly event features almost 100 area small businesses, merchants, and crafters, food trucks, live entertainment and more. Plus, receive free raffle tickets from select vendors to enter to win one of more than 60 raffle prizes throughout the day.

Cost: Free

Contact this contributing writer at 937-287-6139 or e-mail at donthrasher100@gmail.com.

Russell Florence Jr. contributed to this report.

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