Have fun, save some money and maybe even win some

By Tony Black | Wednesday, February 3, 2010, 01:35 PM

By Katie Wedell, Staff Writer

Break away from the same old thing this Friday night without breaking the bank. Check out these two bar best bets and save some money — or possibly win a lot!

Pajama Party at Atmosphere

Don’t bother getting dressed up to go out this Friday, because the best deals will be had by those in their pj’s. Atmosphere is offering their usual Friday night all you can drink (well drinks and draft beer) for $5 deal until midnight. After that, anyone who wears their pajamas will continue the savings with $2 well drinks until close. Call Eric for VIP or bottle service at (937) 238-3742.

• WHERE: Atmosphere Nightclub, 507 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Centerville
• WHEN: 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5
• THE BITE: $5, 18 and up

“Crack the Safe, Win the Cash”

Everyone who shows up to South Beach Nite Club on Friday night will be given one chance to enter a combination on the safe. If yours is correct, you win $500 cash. RSVP to get an additional chance.

• WHERE: South Beach Nite Club, 729 Lyons Road, Centerville
• WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5
• THE BITE: Call (937) 439-9040 to RSVP and for more information.

CONTACT this reporter at (937) 225-2124 or kwedell@coxohio.com. Got upcoming bar events? Send ‘em to us at activedayton@coxohio.com.

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Where to score Super Bowl specials at local eateries

By Tony Black | Wednesday, February 3, 2010, 01:20 PM

By Katie Wedell and Lauren Beach, Staff Writers

Who’s ready for some football?

Even though the Bengals didn’t pass playoff muster, you can still enjoy a day of food, beer and sports this Sunday.

If you’re heading out to watch the game, try these local spots offering up Super Bowl Sunday specials.

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A pub crawl, a male review and much much more…

By Katie Wedell | Tuesday, January 26, 2010, 04:39 PM

It’s been a gloomy, rainy, snowy, icy week. So why not let loose this weekend with one of these bar best bets?

Electronic Night at Vex

In an effort to boost appreciation for electronic dance music in Dayton, Club Vex is starting a monthly techno, house dance party called Re:Vibe. Held the last Thursday of every month, the event will feature different DJs from the electronic scene each month. This month’s lineup includes house DJ and founder of Kate Worldwide, Tony DeSaro; Vex regular Trepp; and Asylum veteran Eric Heilman.

Where: Club Vex, 101 S. St. Clair St., Dayton

When: 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28 (the last Thursday of every month)

The bite: 18 and up, $5 at the door

Male Review at South Beach

Attention ladies: This weekend is the perfect opportunity for the ultimate girls night out at South Beach Nite Club. The “Mens of Playgirl Male Review” will be in the house, which means the real, professional models of Playgirl Magazine will be on stage in their skimpiest attire for your viewing pleasure. The show will run from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., so guys looking for a room full of excited ladies should show up after that.

Where: South Beach Nite Club, 729 Lyons Road, Centerville

When: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29

The bite: 18 and up only, call (937) 439-9040 for cover charge information.

Dayton City Pub Crawl

Boston’s Bistro and Pub is hosting a bar crawl for beer lovers this Saturday. $20 gets you on the bus (where there will be craft beers provided by Boston’s) for a day of crawling that ends back at Boston’s with door prizes. The stops along the way offer some of the best selections of craft and import beer in the area. The bus will stop at Peach’s Grill in Yellow Springs, The Filling Station, Tank’s Bar & Grill and South Park Tavern in Dayton and Chappys Tap Room & Grille in Moraine.

Where: Boston’s Bistro and Pub, 7500 N. Main St., Dayton

When: Bus leaves at noon and will return at approximately 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30.

The bite: $20. Call (937) 461-1002 for more information or to reserve a seat.

Beer and Bowling with the Party Crashers

Want to hang with ActiveDayton.com’s own Party Crashers this weekend? Head to Poelking Lanes on Wilmington for some bowling this Saturday. The Party Crashers will be there around 9 p.m. for Dutch Doubles and Moonlight Bowling and then will be visiting area bars, including Carmel’s.

Where: Poelking Lanes, 1403 Wilmington Ave., Dayton

When: 9 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 30.

The bite: Contact the bowling alley for prices rental and lane costs (937) 299-5573.

What else is up this weekend? Share the details of any cool bar events below!

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Toga, toga, toga! And more fun things to do at the bars this weekend

By Katie Wedell | Tuesday, January 19, 2010, 07:01 PM

A plethora of events to get you off the couch and into the bars this weekend!

Toga Party at Atmosphere

“Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no!”

Atmosphere is honoring “Animal House,” arguably the best college movie ever made, with an all out toga blowout. What else would you expect? Greeks and unaffiliated coeds alike can enjoy the $5 all-you-can-drink special until midnight and sip $2 well drinks all night if you wear a toga. Plus do body shots with the Elite Hotties.

Where: Atmosphere Nightclub, 507 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Dayton

When: Friday, Jan. 22

The bite: Call (937) 433-3996 for more info

Hells Bells at Allsports

This Friday Allsports presents Hells Bells the AC/DC experience with special guests Desalitt. Plus the Bud Light Girls will be there passing out free stuff.

Where: Allsports Bar & Grill, 124 Xenia Town Square, Xenia

When: Friday, Jan. 22

The bite: Call (937) 372-0303 for more info

Greek Night at Boston’s

Real Togas! No frat boys or sorority sisters here. It’s Authentic Dayton Greek Night at Boston’s, which means Greek bier, food, wine, Middle Eastern dancers, and Bouzouki player George Karas.

Where: Boston’s Bistro and Pub, 7500 N. Main St., Dayton

When: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23

The Bite: $5

Benefit Concert at Froggy Blues

The folks at Froggy Blues are hosting seven bands to raise money for Saundra Masheck, who’s fighting pancreatic cancer. Stagger Lee, Doublecross, Kelly Red, Dallas Moore, Danny Frazier, Prizoner and Pure Grain will all perform.

Where: Froggy Blues, 10 American Way, Monroe

When: 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 24

The bite: $10 donation at the door, 21 and up only after 8 p.m.

What else is up this weekend?

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Local bars welcome back college students with specials

By Katie Wedell | Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 05:04 PM

In case you overslept, it’s apparently time to go back to school. That’s right, break’s over for the college crowd. Time to hit the books. Luckily lots of local venues want to ease your winter quarter blues with some great back-to-school parties this week. Just get your homework done first.

Welcome Back Fest at c{space

We’re not sure who leaked the secret to Dayton Campus Connect that college students like free stuff, but the cat is out of the bag. Take advantage by attending a free “Welcome Back to Dayton” concert just for college students. In addition to music by Bonneville and the Jay Walkers, area businesses will be on hand giving out free stuff, deals, and info on what Dayton has to offer. Plus it’s a great chance to mingle with students from other campuses.

WHERE: c{space, 20 N. Jefferson St., Dayton

WHEN: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21

THE BITE: Free. All college students welcome; just bring your student ID.

MORE: Get info on parking and transportation at www.daytoncampusconnect.com.

Back to School Bash at Atmosphere

Elite Management is throwing another back-to-school party, similar to last weekend’s bash at Dixie Cowgirls (check out our pictures at www.ActiveDayton.com/photos). You know the theme - naughty school girl. But the price tag - $5 all-you-can-drink until midnight - is the real reason to brave the cold. You don’t actually need a college ID for this one, and since the age restriction is 18 and up for girls, 21 and up for guys, actually being a student doesn’t seem to be required.

WHERE: Atmosphere, 507 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Centerville

WHEN: 10 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15

THE BITE: $5

Earn your book money at South Beach

Ladies, need $250 for this semester’s books? Have you been paying attention in Cardio Striptease class at the gym? Try your luck in the Sexy Pole Dance Contest at South Beach this Friday and you could go home with $250 in cash. Make sure to bring all your friends because the crowd picks the winner.

WHERE: South Beach Nite Club, 729 Lyons Road (Washington Park Plaza), Centerville

WHEN: Friday, Jan. 15

THE BITE: Call (937) 439-9040 for more information.

Jager Bomb Night at Jay and Jeans

What do college students love more than free stuff? Jager Bombs! All Jager and Cherry Bombs are $3. Plus enjoy live music by unannounced local acts.

WHERE: Jay and Jeans, 1124 Leo St., Dayton

WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15

THE BITE: $3 cover charge, 21 and up only

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Santa’s gone, so it’s okay to be naughty at Dixie Cowgirls this weekend

By Katie Wedell | Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 06:13 PM

Get out of the cold and snow and into these hot parties this weekend!

Two parties at Dixie Cowgirls

Back by popular demand, Dixie Cowgirls is offering an all-you-can-drink special for $20 this Friday. Then on Saturday, they’re having a back to school bash with a naughty school girl contest for cash. The Elite hotties will be there both nights serving up the body shots.

Where: Dixie Cowgirls, 5500 N. Dixie Drive, Dayton

When: 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8 and 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9

The bite: $20 Friday. Call (937) 275-7424 for more information about Saturday.

Live CD recording at c}space

Be a part of singer/songwriter Lyle’s new CD by attending the live recording party at c}space this Thursday. The guitarist will be performing along with Alienathan.

Where: c}space, 20 N. Jefferson, Dayton

When: 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7

The bite: $5

Girls Gone Wild Sexy Sorority Party at Vex

Girls Gone Wild have made tons of appearances in the area of late, but Vex promises you’ve never seen them like this. See for yourself this Saturday.

Where: VEX Niteclub, 101 S. St. Clair St., Dayton

When: 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9

The bite: 18 and older $10

Plus don’t miss the Rock your Ribbon benefit concert at Blind Bob’s this Saturday. Read all about it.

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There are plenty of pubs to crawl to and from on New Year’s Eve

By Katie Wedell | Monday, December 21, 2009, 06:04 PM

For those looking to toast the New Year over and over and over again, here’s a list of places who’d love to have you. Don’t see a party that matches your style? Check out the FULL LIST of NYE happenings on the events calendar.

Celebrate on the cheap $:

Boston’s: Hungarian New Year’s Eve Gala from 10 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. 21 and older. Hats and party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. No cover. $2-$3 pints. 7500 North Main St, Dayton. (937) 461-1002.

Dublin Pub: Party at 9 p.m. The Dublin Pub’s New Year’s Eve party will feature live music by rock cover band Last Call, $10 bottles of champagne and complimentary party favors. $5 cover. Call (937) 224-7822 for more information. 300 Wayne Ave., Dayton.

The Fox & Hound English Pub & Grill: There will be a complimentary appetizer buffet and a free champagne toast at midnight. A DJ will start at 9 p.m. There will be prizes inside the balloons at a midnight balloon drop. 2661 Fairfield Commons Blvd., Beavercreek. (937) 426-4145

The Springs Bar and Grill: $5 gets you a full sauerkraut and pork dinner with mashed potatoes, plus a champagne toast at midnight and entertainment all night from the High Octane Band. Tables are limited so call (937) 748-4649 to reserve yours today. 80 Edgebrooke Drive, Springboro.

Yellow Rose Nightclub: Party favors, champagne toast and balloon drop with more than $1,000 in prizes at midnight. $5 cover. 852 Watertower Lane, West Carrollton. (937) 866-7765.

The 88 Club: Party from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. This dance club hosts a New Year’s Eve party with live entertainment, a champagne toast and balloon drop and drink specials. Breakfast buffet at 3 a.m. 21 and older. Call (937) 266-2622 for more. 219 N. Patterson Blvd., Dayton.

Or make it rain $$$:

Bar Louie: Pre-sale tickets are $60. Bar opens at 8 p.m. for $60 tickets. Next round at 9 p.m. and tickets are $65. Unlimited drinks from 9 p.m. to midnight. Buffet from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Champagne toast at midnight. DJ Street. 21 and up. Closes at 2 a.m. No cover after midnight. 4492 Glengarry Drive, Beavercreek. (937) 427-3900.

Funny Bone: 7 and 10:30 p.m. New Year’s Eve extravaganza comedy shows for ages 18 and older. $45 includes pre-show buffet from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for 7 p.m. show. $70 includes pre-show buffet from 9:30 to 10:15 p.m. for 10:30 p.m. show. Free party favors and champagne toast at midnight. (937) 429-5233. 88 Plum St., Beavercreek.

Hammerjax: There will be a DJ on all three floors. Third floor is a private party. Private Party tickets are $125 per couple. Includes a room at the Crown Plaza Hotel and champagne. Regular admission to the first two floors is $10 per person and $15 per couple. 18 and older. Champagne toast at midnight. Starts at 9 p.m. and goes until 2:30 a.m. 111 East Fourth Street, Dayton. (937) 641-1114.

Stars Restaurant & Lounge at the Crowne Plaza: Party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Package includes room, a rooftop party featuring live entertainment by the Shawn Stanley Trio, party favors and midnight toast, as well as brunch the next morning. Don’t miss this panoramic view of downtown Dayton and the Miami Valley as you ring in the New Year. $189. Call (937) 750-6147. 33 E. Fifth St., Dayton.

The Wine Loft: Live entertainment by Chris Bowman of Buck Naked. All-inclusive ticket includes wine and beer selections, hors d’oevres and a champagne toast, $75. General admission cash bar, includes Champagne toast, $20. Special pricing on Dom Perignon. 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Call (937) 429-4424 ex.t 2 for more information. 21 Greene Blvd., Beavercreek.

— Lauren Beach and Kim Margolis contributed to this blog

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