⏰ Two weeks left! The MCACD Special Projects Grant application deadline is May 1, 2026 at 4:00pm. Up to $15,000 is available for arts and cultural projects serving Montgomery County. Don't wait! Apply or learn more at specialprojectsgrant.com

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If you like acoustic / roots / bluegrass music - don't miss an evening with the Figureheads of Dayton & Catsteel on Saturday, May 2nd! $10 at the door. Music 7-11pm. All ages welcome!

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Looking for things to do in Dayton this weekend? Visit Dayton937.com for ideas. We also have a printed edition available at various locations around the Miami Valley. Check it out at Dayton937.com👇

Fantastic Events this Week! Over the next week, we're bringing a variety of events to our patrons: Wednesday, April 22nd - Story Slam Dayton ️ Thursday, April 23rd - Mick Montgomery Memorial Hootenann... Story Slam Dayton Wednesday, April 22nd Room: BAR

✨ We have a lot of fun stuff happening at The Brightside over the next week! From Story Slam to Silent Disco to a Sound Bath - we've got a variety of experiences available. Get the scoop here 👇

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Dayton Silent Disco is back this Friday - April 24th - and this time we're celebrating 5 years of DSD! 🥳 🎧 🕺 Get your $15 pre-sale ticket @ daytonsilentdisco.com ($20 day of show)

Mick Montgomery Performer Sign-Up Welcome! Use this form to register as a musician or storyteller at the Mick Montgomery Event. To accommodate all participants, performers are asked to prepare no more than 2 songs or 1 story. Space is...

Mick Montgomery gave Dayton decades of live music through Canal Street Tavern: a stage for everyone from local dreamers to national acts.

Want to perform or share a story? Space is limited. Sign up here:
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Mark your calendars - May 5th - an underground DIY show at The Brightside's SideDoor room. Tix & details: www.thebrightsidedayton.com/event-detail...

We had a lot of fun at the Ohio Music Industry Summit last week! Thank you to Ohio University & CoMuse for having us on the Ohio independent venue panel. It's great to connect with other female-led indie venues working hard to keep the music alive! More about CoMuse: comuse.work

Alabama indie band Gawshock to play Dayton show with Maystay, Waning, Unrecovery When dreamy rock band Gawshock left Alabama for its first real tour last year, it played a string of East Coast dates, plus a packed DIY house show in Dayton.

Indie rock fans - don't miss this show in our SideDoor room this Friday, April 24th 👇

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Dayton celebrates Mick Montgomery’s legacy with Brightside hootenanny Mick Montgomery’s influence on the Dayton music scene remains profound.

So excited for this celebration of Mick Montgomery - and appreciate @brandonberry.bsky.social for writing about it! Join us on April 23rd for this special event.

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Our sister business, Bloombeads / Freezeframe, keeps your memorable blooms in a memorable way! Visit us at 905 E 3rd St to see how we can help you! Info at bloombeads.com

Looking for a florist? Check out Genell's Flowers in Piqua! www.genellsflowers.com

Some upcoming DIY shows at The Brightside! Looking for exciting new music? Check out these upcoming shows in our SideDoor room. More info on upcoming events @ thebrightsidedayton.com

It's almost time for World A'Fair! 🌎 With a wide array of engaging workshops, live performances, and interactive exhibits, there's something for everyone to enjoy! 🎎

May 1-3, 2026
Greene County Expo Center and Fairgrounds

Friday 5pm-10pm
Saturday 11am-10pm
Sunday 11am-6pm

www.aworldafair.org

✨ TICKETS ON SALE NOW! ✨ Music Fans! Don't miss guitar legends JD Simo & Luther Dickinson at The Brightside in Dayton, OH! 🎸 Get info and tickets here 👇 www.handstamp.com/e/jd-simo-lu...

American Soundscapes | Apr 18, 2026 | Dayton Performing Arts Alliance With American Soundscapes, DPAA’s Artistic Directors collaborate on a blockbuster celebration of American music and dance.

✨ TONIGHT!! ✨ DPAA’s Artistic Directors collaborate on a blockbuster celebration of American music and dance @ 7:30pm at The Schuster Center, Dayton.

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🔥 JUST ANNOUNCED: Henhouse Prowlers at The Brightside on Thu May 7 | Doors 7PM | $20 GA | All Ages

20 years, 34 countries, 5 continents of bluegrass fire.
Tickets live now 🎟️ www.handstamp.com/e/an-evening...

⏰ Two weeks left! The MCACD Special Projects Grant application deadline is May 1, 2026 at 4:00pm. Up to $15,000 is available for arts and cultural projects serving Montgomery County. Don't wait! Apply or learn more at specialprojectsgrant.com

#SpecialProjectsGrant #DaytonArts #MontgomeryCounty

Story Slam fans! Take the Leap with us on April 22nd and share your story. $5 adv / $10 at the door. Doors 6:30pm. Get tix & more info about all our upcoming events @ thebrightsidedayton.clom

Looking for things to do in Dayton this weekend? Visit Dayton937.com for ideas. We also have a printed edition available at various locations around the Miami Valley. Check it out at Dayton937.com👇

🪩✨ Celebrate 5 Years of Dayton Silent Disco next Friday, April 24th at The Brightside! 🎧 🕺

Tickets $15 advance at daytonsilentdisco.com 21+

📅 One more chance to get your questions answered before the May 1 deadline! Join us Monday, April 13 at 6pm for our final SPG Info Session on Zoom. Learn what makes a strong application, walk through the e-CImpact portal, and connect with our team.

Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Jury Finds That Live Nation/Ticketmaster Is Illegal Monopoly Finally, some good news. A federal jury in Manhattan has found that Live Nation, the massive corporation that merged with Ticketmaster in 2010, holds a harmful monopoly over large entertainment venues...

In a civil case brought by 34 states and Washington, DC, a federal jury found that Live Nation/Ticketmaster is an illegal monopoly

CoMuse The business and career transformation community for creative entrepreneurs, freelancers and side hustlers working in music, media, the arts and entertainment. We offer year-round business and career...

You can watch the breakout session I'm part of at the Ohio Music Industry Summit live on YouTube Thursday, April 16th at 4:30pm live on YouTube 👇 www.youtube.com/@comusecommu...

Some upcoming DIY shows at The Brightside! Looking for exciting new music? Check out these upcoming shows in our SideDoor room. More info on upcoming events @ thebrightsidedayton.com

hOm Sound Bath | The Brightside Venue Join us for an immersive & unique sound bath with the ambient musicians and sound healers of hOm.

Join us for an immersive & unique sound bath with the ambient musicians and sound healers of hOm, a world class sound bath experience and gathering.

Get information on their upcoming sound bath at The Brightside on April 27th: www.thebrightsidedayton.com/event-detail...

Dayton celebrates Mick Montgomery’s legacy with Brightside hootenanny Mick Montgomery’s influence on the Dayton music scene remains profound.

So excited for this celebration of Mick Montgomery - and appreciate @brandonberry.bsky.social for writing about it! Join us on April 23rd for this special event.

www.daytondailynews.com/entertainmen...

LIVE JAZZ this Wednesday!! 🎷 Join us for an evening of Live Jazz with the Kelli Campbell Quartet on April 15th at The Brightside! 7-9pm. $10 cover. All ages welcome! ✨