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<description>Before you stuff yourself with turkey and sweet potatoes, remember that the night before Thanksgiving is a holiday, too! Celebrate Black Wednesday, the biggest bar night of the year, by dancing the night away at one of these local bar...</description>
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Before you stuff yourself with turkey and sweet potatoes, remember that the night before Thanksgiving is a holiday, too! Celebrate Black Wednesday, the biggest bar night of the year, by dancing the night away at one of these local bar parties. There&amp;#8217;s no excuse because you don&amp;#8217;t have to go to work the next day.

 Wallaby&amp;#8217;s

 Forget the turkey and traditional trimmings. Wallaby&amp;#8217;s is celebrating Thanksgiving with a hot body contest and balloon drop with more than $2,000 in cash and prizes. DJ Smarts will provide the dance music, and there will be drink specials all night. Discount admission for those with college or military ID.

 Where: Wallaby&amp;#8217;s, 2434 Esquire Drive, Beavercreek.

 When: 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.

The bite: Call (937) 427-1800 for more information.

 South Beach Nite Club
 South Beach&amp;#8217;s Thanksgiving Eve Bash will feature the best dance music from DJ Chris Rock, and the kitchen will be open all night.

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

 When: Doors open at 7 p.m.

 The bite: 18 and older welcome. Call (937) 439-9040 for more information.

 RUN DYT Part 2 at Club Vex

 Kate Worldwide and Give Us A Break present Tony Desaro, DJ Nostalgic, Stuart Allen, Mike Donovan and Ceemore. 

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

 When: 9:30 p.m. to 3 a.m.

 The bite: $5 all night, 18 and older welcome.

 Hammerjax
 Every Wednesday is College Night at Hammerjax with specials including $1.50 Miller Lites.

 Where: Hammerjax, 111 E. Fourth St., Dayton.

 When: Doors open at 9 p.m.

 The bite: Discounted admission for those with a college ID. Call (937) 641-1114 for more information.

 McGuffy&amp;#8217;s House of Rock

 Bronson Hetzer will perform at McGuffy&amp;#8217;s Pre-Thanksgiving Bash.

 Where: McGuffy&amp;#8217;s House of Rock, 5418 Burkhardt Road, Dayton.

 When: 9 p.m. show, doors open at 7 p.m. 

The bite: 18 and older welcome. $5 for 21 and older, $8 for 18-20.

 Eighth annual Thanksgiving Eve show at Wiley&amp;#8217;s
 All of Wiley&amp;#8217;s favorite comics are home for the holidays.

 Where: Wiley&amp;#8217;s Comedy Club, 101 Pine St., Dayton.

 When: 8 p.m. show, doors open at 7:15 p.m.

 The bite: $5, no special passes accepted.

 Oregon Express
 OE is throwing a Pre-Thanksgiving Party with music by the Skilless Villains.

 Where: Oregon Express, 336 E. Fifth St., Dayton.

 When: 9:30 p.m.

The bite: Call (937) 223-9205 for more information.

 Canal Street Tavern

 Get a Pre-Thanksgiving music fix with performances by the Psychodots and Maurice Mattei.

 Where: Canal Street Tavern, 308 E. First St., Dayton.

 When: 9 p.m. show, doors open at 8 p.m.

The bite: $12 at the door.

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<title>Game day parties: Where to catch the OSU-Michigan game</title>

    

    


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<description>The ninth-ranked Buckeyes already have a trip to the Rose Bowl to look forward to, but OSU fans know the real &amp;#8220;big game&amp;#8221; is this weekend when they take on that team from up North &amp;#8212; Michigan. The Buckeyes have...</description>
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The ninth-ranked Buckeyes already have a trip to the Rose Bowl to look forward to, but OSU fans know the real &amp;#8220;big game&amp;#8221; is this weekend when they take on that team from up North &amp;#8212; Michigan. The Buckeyes have a chance to keep their rivals out of a bowl game if they win in Ann Arbor this weekend.

You&amp;#8217;ll be able to see all the action in every sports bar this Saturday, but these local venues want to make your game day experience extra special.
 Most bars are opening at 11 a.m. or earlier for the noon kickoff, call the number listed for more info on any of these events.

 Dayton Commercial Realty
 The Knights of Columbus, OSU Alumni Association, Bucknuts.com, German Orthodontics, Dayton Commercial Realty and Unified Health Solutions are sponsoring a Buckeye Bash under a heated big top.

 They&amp;#8217;ll have a huge heated tent set up in the rear parking lot with the game on the Jumbotron. Admission is free but bring your wallet for Monte Carlo gaming including Texas Hold&amp;#8217;em, plus raffles, food and drinks and a silent auction with special OSU collectibles including a Woody Hayes autograph.

The party is going on all day from noon to midnight. Proceeds will benefit the Knights of Columbus and Unified Health Solutions. Dayton Commercial Realty, 3085 Woodman Drive, Dayton. (937) 220-6610.

 Bargos Grill and Tap
 Bargos in Centerville will be serving up Kegs and Eggs for the big game &amp;#8212; because nothing says college football like cracking open a beer before breakfast. 588 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Centerville. (937) 433-2500.

 West Carrollton VFW
 Mens Auxitiary VFW Post 3438 is sponsoring an Ohio State-Michigan Game Fish Fry with raffles, football pools and of course food. 5441 Marina Drive, West Carrollton. (937) 859-3896.

 Stingers 2 Sports Lounge
 Live up north? Stingers will have the game on their 100-inch big screen. Plus enjoy the outdoor patio with heated canopy. 244 Patrick Ave., Urbana. (937) 653-8448.

Know of more Buckeye celebrations going on this weekend? Leave the details in a comment.

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<title>Drinks and putt-putt partner for Barstool Open</title>

    

    


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<description>Dust off those putters. It&amp;#8217;s time once again to mini-golf at the bars. The eighth annual Barstool Open will be held this Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Oregon District. If you&amp;#8217;ve never been to this annual fundraiser, which last year...</description>
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Dust off those putters. It&amp;#8217;s time once again to mini-golf at the bars.

The eighth annual Barstool Open will be held this Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Oregon District. 

If you&amp;#8217;ve never been to this annual fundraiser, which last year raised $10,000 for United Rehabilitation Services, imagine combining the best aspects of mini-golf and bar crawling into one uber-event. It&amp;#8217;s nine bars, nine holes and lots of costumed fun.

Teams of four are encouraged to dress up, and there will be cash prizes for the best costumed team as well as the top three golf finishers.

Tom Parker, development director for United Rehabilitation Services, said participants can expect the best aspects of last year&amp;#8217;s event to be back, plus lots of great new features.

&amp;#8220;The two-story hole at Newcom&amp;#8217;s will be back,&amp;#8221; Parker said. &amp;#8220;You&amp;#8217;ve got to see it!&amp;#8221; Last year&amp;#8217;s putt off the balcony was a big hit and has inspired other unique holes, like a patio hole out the back of the Trolley Stop.

Another addition will be the mega raffle prize for &amp;#8220;An Evening in the Oregon District.&amp;#8221;

Local businesses including the Crowne Plaza hotel, Wiley&amp;#8217;s, Jay&amp;#8217;s Seafood, Thai9, Coco&amp;#8217;s, Blind Bob&amp;#8217;s, Dublin Pub and Trolley Stop all donated services to make a special night on the town.

The Crowne Plaza will offer a special room rate to golfers Saturday night so no one has to drive home. Trolley Stop will also host an afterparty, where all golfers can get together and compare handicaps.

&amp;#8220;There seems to be more enthusiasm this year,&amp;#8221; Parker said, noting that more than 60 teams have already registered. He expects to top 80 teams and hopes to raise $12,000 to help adults and children with disabilities. 

Those wishing to participate can register right up to the start of the event at any of these participating bars: Blind Bob&amp;#8217;s, Dublin Pub, Ned Peppers, Newcom&amp;#8217;s, Oregon Express, Sloopy&amp;#8217;s, Trolley Stop, and Tumbleweed.

how to go

WHERE: Oregon District, various venues on Fifth Street, Dayton

 WHEN: Tee off at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14

 THE BITE: $180 per team of four.

 MORE INFO: Call Taryn Ward at (937) 233-1230, ext. 104, or e-mail tward@ursdayton.org.

 More bar best bets this weekend:

 Phobia II at Club Vex

What better time to explore all of your worst fears and phobias than Friday the 13th? About 45 artists will be showing their representation of different phobias this Friday at Club Vex. Other than artwork, resident DJ Matt Freeman, along with DJ Kris and Infidel-icious, will provide music. Everyone who attends will receive a ballot to vote for the best representation. The winning artist will receive a cash prize.

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

 WHEN: 9 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 13

THE BITE: $6

Neon party at Club Masque

Get ready for a glowing good time this Friday at Club Masque. Everyone gets a free glowstick, but feel free to wear your own glow-in-the-dark gear or white clothing for the best effect. Masque Men performing all night. 

WHERE: Club Masque, 34 N. Jefferson St., Dayton

 WHEN: 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13

 THE BITE: $5

Casablanca reunion at South Beach Nite Club

This Friday, relive the &amp;#8217;80s and &amp;#8217;90s at South Beach, formerly known as Casablanca. The night starts at 5 p.m. with Happy Hour and a free buffet. Then join in live trivia with WTUE&amp;#8217;s Matt King from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Then DJ Chris Rock will play all your favorite music from the Casablanca era. 

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

WHEN: 5 p.m. to close, Friday, Nov. 13

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

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<![CDATA[Boston&#8217;s Bistro &amp; Pub, 7500 N. Main St., Dayton, is proud to have nabbed the title &#8220;Most Arrogant Bar in America&#8221; not once, but twice. Still, owner Dave Boston is hoping 2009 proves that the third time really is the charm.

The national award bestowed by Escondido, Calif., brewer Stone Brewing Co. goes to the bar or pub that sells the most Arrogant Bastard Ale in the country.

This year&#8217;s competition will be held Nov. 7-13. And this time around, patrons won&#8217;t just be drinking to help with a title, they&#8217;ll be drinking for a good cause. Boston will be donating some of the profits from the sales of ABA to the Diabetes Association of the Dayton Area &#8212; 50 cents for every $2.50 Imperial Pint sold and $1 for every $9 pitcher of ABA sold.

This year, growlers don&#8217;t count &#8212; the beer has to be consumed at Boston&#8217;s. But daily food specials and events should help add incentive to stick around. Event highlights include a midnight kick off on Friday, Nov. 6, live entertainment throughout the week including music by the Skilless Villains, Jim Jennings, Nick Mitchell and Magic Jackson; and a &#8220;Smart Bier Trivia&#8221; contest Wednesday, Nov. 11. For more information, visit www.bostonsbistro.com or call (937) 461-1002. 

Previous &#8220;Most Arrogant Bar in America&#8221; winners

2003: Brews Cafe in Granville, Ohio 

2004: Naja&#8217;s in Redondo Beach, Calif.

2005: Naja&#8217;s in Redondo Beach, Calif.  

2006: Boston&#8217;s in Dayton 

2007: The Taproom in San Diego, Calif. 

2008: Boston&#8217;s in Dayton   

2009: That all depends on how Nov. 7-13 goes. 
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Whatever your passion, whether it be vampires, college football or just good &amp;#8216;ol rock and roll, there is an event for you this weekend at a Dayton bar. 

 Bloodbath at Club Vex
  Vex is keeping the Halloween spirit alive a bit longer with a night of vampires and vampiresses. Wear your best vampire attire; fangs will be provided. DJ Kris, Infidel-Icious and Matt Freeman will be spinning EBM, Industrial, Goth, Darkwave and more. 

Where: Club Vex, 101 S. St. Clair St., Dayton
  When: 9 p.m. to close, Friday, Nov. 6
  The bite (pun intended): $5 for 18-20, $3 for 21 and up, ladies get in free before midnight.

 Buckeye Blast at Z&amp;#8217;s Sports Bar
  See the OSU vs. Penn State game on the big screen while enjoying live music by Blind Karma. There will be free hot dogs and bar snacks, several raffle items, a 50/50 drawing and of course a cash bar. All proceeds benefit the Piqua Arts Council. Must be 21 to enter. 

 Where: Z&amp;#8217;s Sports Bar, 319 N. Wayne St., Piqua  
  When: 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7
  The bite: $15

Scorpio Birthday Bash at Blind Bob&amp;#8217;s
  Andy Rowe of the Goody Two Shoes and Tim Krug of 8-bit Revival are celebrating their shared birthday this Saturday. Their bands will be joined by Rad Company. If it&amp;#8217;s your birthday too, then celebrate at Blind Bob&amp;#8217;s. If it&amp;#8217;s not your birthday, pretend it is and make people buy you drinks.

Where: Blind Bob&amp;#8217;s, 336 E. Fifth St., Dayton
  When: 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7
  The bite: $5

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Boo!
  Don&amp;#8217;t be scared if you haven&amp;#8217;t made your Halloween plans yet. The ghouls, goblins, vampires and vixens will be out all weekend across the area. 
  Although Hauntfest on Fifth is downtown Dayton&amp;#8217;s biggest bash, alternatives abound. Pick your poison from one of the parties below, or check out our FULL LIST of adult-only Halloween haunts.

Get started really early: Wednesday, Oct. 28:


Smokey Bones Halloween Bash: Live DJ, costume contest, the Bud Light Girls, half-priced appetizers, beer pong and bobbing for shots. 9 p.m. 21 and up only. 6744 Miller Lane, Dayton. (937) 415-0185.

Speak Easy Night at Club Vex: Flappers and gangster costumes will be all the rage. 9 p.m. 101 S. St. Clair St., Dayton. (937) 222-7620.
  

Satisfy your taste for blood this Thirsty Thursday Oct. 29:


Night of Mayhem at Milano&amp;#8217;s Brown Street: Live music from Farewell Fischer, apple bobbing and a costume party with $50 Visa Card for three best costumes judged as scariest, funniest, sexiest. 10 p.m. 21 and up only. No cover. 1834 Brown St., Dayton. (937) 222-7072.

Costume Party at Boston&amp;#8217;s Bistro and Pub: Prizes for being in costume, DJ music and lots of beers on draught including Hobgoblin. 7 p.m. No cover. 7500 N. Main St., Dayton. (937) 461-1002.

Halloween Bash  at W.O. Wright&amp;#8217;s: Karaoke, costume contest with prizes and $4 pitchers. 10 p.m. 18 and up welcome. No cover. 3979 Colonel Glenn Highway, Fairborn. (937) 427-0101.

Blood Thurs-ty at Club Vex: A Halloween-themed &amp;#8217;90s night. 9 p.m. 101 S. St. Clair St., Dayton. $5 for under 21, $3 for over after 11:30 p.m. (937) 222-7620.
   

Get Freaky on Friday, Oct. 30:


11th Annual Halloween Party at Wings Sports Bar and Grille: Games, costumes contests, DJ Reggie, drink specials, and bloody beer. 21 and up only. 7902 N. Dixie Drive, Dayton. (937) 898-0280.

&amp;#8220;Hippie&amp;#8221; Halloween at J-Alans: Wear your best hippie get-up and party with Terrapin Moon. Doors open at 3 p.m. for Happy Hour, show starts at 10 p.m. $3 cover. 121 N. Ludlow St., Dayton. (937) 222-4811. 

 Costume Party at Dixie Cowgirls: Live music from Bronson Hetzer, plus prizes, games, costume contest for cash, a MDA fundraiser for Jerry&amp;#8217;s Kids, and of course the mechanical bull. 9 p.m. 5500 N. Dixie Drive, Dayton. (937) 275-7424.

 Halloween FreakFest at The Pub: Costume contest with prizes, music from DJ Street and DJ 501, plus specials on Vampire Vodka all night. 9 p.m. 21 and up only. No cover. 38 Greene Blvd., Beavercreek. (937) 320-1199.

 Devil&amp;#8217;s Night at Club Vex: EBM, Darkwave, Gothic, Industrial, Synthpop and more from DJ Kris, Infidel-icious, Matt Freeman and DJ Copper Top. It&amp;#8217;s a night for saints and sinners, so wear your most devilish or most angelic costume. 9 p.m. 101 S. St. Clair St., Dayton. (937) 222-7620.

Tink&amp;#8217;s Bar and Grill: Free food and $3 bottle buckets; costume contest with $50 first-place prize and DJ music. 7 p.m. No cover. 2049 E. Dorothy Lane, Kettering. (937) 299-2202.

Fricker&amp;#8217;s Vandalia: Come out for the usual food and spirits. Employees will be dressed up in Halloween costumes, DJ music. 8 p.m. 22 Foley Drive, Vandalia. (937) 454-9464
  

And of course All Hallows Eve, Saturday, Oct. 31:


J-Alans: Four bands for $5. Once-ler, Blaxeed, Dark Backward and The Black Who&amp;#8217;s will perform an all-ages show. Drink specials on whiskey and beer, plus Myron&amp;#8217;s BBQ, Chicken and Fish Co. grilling on the patio. Doors open at 8 p.m. 121 N. Ludlow St., Dayton. (937) 222-4811. 

Halloween Deals at Bar Louie: Anyone in costume will receive half off their meal. Meal is free for kids dressed up all day. $100 gift card to best costume. Party starts at 9 p.m. DJ music at 10 p.m. 4492 Glengarry Drive, Beavercreek. (937) 427-3900.

Annual Carn Evil party at Club Masque: Costume contest will include $2,000 in prizes. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the drag revue begins at 10:30 p.m. $7 for 21 and up, 18-20 is $10. 34 N. Jefferson St., Dayton. (937) 228-2582.

&amp;#8220;Vamps and Tramps&amp;#8221; at One Eyed Jacks: Costume contest with prizes, bloody drink specials and live music from Magic Jackson and guests Nine False Suns. Music starts at 9:30 p.m. No cover. 2638 Colonel Glenn Highway, Fairborn. (937) 426-3400.

Halloween Party at Hammerjax: Enjoy drink specials including $2 Bud Select at an unofficial Hauntfest Afterparty. Costume contest with more than $750 in cash prizes. $5 cover for 21 and over. Reduced cover with a Hauntfest wristband. Doors open at 8 p.m. 111 E. Fourth St., Dayton. (937) 641-1114.

 BoJangles: Three bands, TINJ, These Last Few and Chapter of Progress, will rock BoJangles this Halloween. There will be a costume contest at each band change plus $3 orange and black shot special. Bands start at 9:30 p.m. $5 cover. 1925 S. Alex Road. (937) 866-4758.

Heaven and Hell Halloween at Bada Bing Lounge: Metal show featuring Negative Process, Gnashing of Teeth, Zuel, Forever Burn, Blood Red Winter and Assailant. 8 p.m. $5 for 18 and up. 1916 Whipp Rd. Kettering. (937) 438-2255.

Saint Hellion at W.O. Wright&amp;#8217;s: Costume party with cash prizes, raffles and music by Saint Hellion. 10 p.m. 18 and up welcome. 3979 Colonel Glenn Highway, Fairborn. (937) 427-0101.

 Penny Tration&amp;#8217;s Halloween Tranny Shack at Aquarius: Costume contest with $500 in cash prizes for the best costumes. Two drag shows. 9 p.m. $5 cover. 135 E. Second St., Dayton. (937) 554-2433.  

Octo-Boo-Fest at Aquarius: The second floor at Aquarius will be hosting a very Industrial Halloween with DJ Dit Dot and Mr. Industrial Pants. 9 p.m. $5 cover. 135 E. Second St., Dayton. (937) 554-2433. 

 Dead Pumpkin Blowout Bash at Coyote&amp;#8217;s Pub: Celebrate the Dead Pumpkin Krew&amp;#8217;s latest CD release, plus pumpkin carving contest, costume contests, prizes and more. 9 p.m. $5 cover. 21 and up only. 5853 Springboro Pike, West Carrollton. (937) 435-7620.

Adobe Gila&amp;#8217;s: DJ Oz from All the Right Tunes plus $10 buckets and costume contest. No cover. 78 Plum St., Beavercreek. (937) 458-0330.

 Monster Hop at Canal Street Tavern: Music from Luxury Pushers and Jackalopes. 9:30 p.m. $5 cover. 308 E. First St., Dayton. (937) 461-9343. 

Halloween Party at McGuffy&amp;#8217;s: Lineup includes Scum of The Earth (featuring Riggs from Rob Zombie), Lascivious and Fluwid. Cost $12 in advance and $15 the day of the show. Tickets at www.mcguffys.net. Doors open at 7 p.m. 5418 Burkhardt Road, Dayton. (937) 256-3005.

Second Annual Marriott Halloween Party: Head to the Marriott Dayton Ballroom for live music from The Menus and a costume contest. Plus don&amp;#8217;t worry about driving home, room and party packages are available. 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. $10 cover. 1414 S. Patterson Road, Dayton. (937) 223-1000.

Stubbies: Live bands and costume contests both Friday and Saturday. Saturday, The Modrats. 10 p.m. 722 W. National Road, Vandalia. (937) 898-9373.

The Emery Crew Halloween Bash at Cold Beer and Cheeseburgers: Costume required for admission. 8 p.m. 33 S. Jefferson St., Dayton. (937) 222-2337 ask for Chlore or Regg.

Halloween Party at Katz Lounge: Shadowlife and the Jager Girls will entertain. Plus a costume contest. 21 and up only. 1221 E.Stroop Road, Kettering. (937) 294-9554.

Tippecanoe HarvestFest in Tipp City: Live music with Dirtybone. Bud Light, Amber Bock and Jacks Pumpkin Spice Ale as well as assorted soft drinks will be available. Come in costume to save $2 off admission and compete in costume contests. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. rain or shine. $5 admission. Must be 21 with proper ID. Second and Main street, downtown Tipp City. www.tippecanoeharvestfest.com 

Halloween Party at Snickers: Classic rock from Ryan Roth. 9 p.m. No cover. 9372 U.S. 35 West, Dayton. (937) 835-5524.
  

 STAFF WRITER LAUREN BEACH contributed to this report.

If we missed your event feel free to leave all the details in a comment! 

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  Don&amp;#8217;t just plan your Halloween night early, celebrate a whole week in advance. It&amp;#8217;ll give you a chance to get more than one wear out of that expensive costume. Check out these local bars that just can&amp;#8217;t wait another week for the Halloween fun to begin.

Studio 54 Flashback Party at Atmosphere: Get into the Halloween spirit by dressing up in your disco best for a party thrown by Kate Worldwide on Friday, Oct. 23. Disco-house set by DJ Nostalgic. The first 54 people will get their first drink free. Doors open at 10 p.m. $5 cover. 21 and up only. VIP available; call (937) 232-0980 to reserve a table. 507 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Centerville. (937) 433-3996. 

Masquerade Party at The 88 Club: Wear a costume and get in for only $5 on Friday, Oct. 23. No costume; cover is $15. 21 and up only. 10 p.m. 219 N. Patterson Blvd., Dayton. (937) 222-1188. 

 Gangstaz and Goblinz at Jay and Jean&amp;#8217;s: Seven hours of local underground music including Menace 2 Sobriety, Section 8, N.B.O.T and Seth Rock on Friday, Oct. 23 . Free beer while it lasts. 1124 Leo St., Dayton. (937) 228-9778. 

Naughty Nurse Party at Vue Ultra Lounge: If you&amp;#8217;re already planning on dressing as a Naughty Nurse this Halloween, you&amp;#8217;re in luck! 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 No cover. 1004 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Centerville. (937) 438-1155. 

Nightmare on St. Clair at Club Vex: The week-long Halloween celebration at Vex starts Friday, Oct. 23 with a Costume Ball thrown by TattooedTV.com. The first 100 people get a $25 gift card to Truth and Triumph Tattoo and Smartbomb Tattoo. 9 p.m. $5 cover for 18-20, $3 cover 21 and up. 101 S. St. Clair St., Dayton. (937) 222-7620.

The rest of the schedule at Vex:


Saturday, Oct. 24: Costume and lingerie ball
Monday, Oct. 26: Rockabilly night. Wear your best pinup or greaser getup for the costume contest.
Tuesday, Oct. 27: &amp;#8217;80s Night Dead Man&amp;#8217;s Party. Best costumes will win Atari Flashback 2s and lots of &amp;#8217;80s horror films.
Wednesday, Oct. 28: Speak Easy Night, flappers and gangster costumes will be all the rage.
Thursday, Oct. 29: Blood Thurs-ty &amp;#8217;90s Night
Friday, Oct. 30: Devil&amp;#8217;s Night featuring EBM, Darkwave, Gothic, Industrial, Synthpop and more from DJ Kris, Infidel-icious, Matt Freeman and DJ Copper Top. It&amp;#8217;s a night for saints and sinners, so wear your most devilish or most angelic costume.
Saturday, Oct. 31: Hauntfest Afterparty. Once the chaos in the Oregon District dies down, head just around the corner and keep the party going.



Did we miss you? Tell us about any other early Halloween celebrations by leaving a comment. 

What about Halloween weekend?

Also, if you&amp;#8217;re planning any special bar and club events on Halloween weekend, we want to know about those too. Please include the name of the event, basic description of the event, date, time, location, cover charge information, drink specials and a phone number or Web site for more information.

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Everyone has a favorite bar.

Whether it&amp;#8217;s a place to groove with your friends, a place for a potential hookup, a place to watch the game, a place to eat, drink and be merry or just a place to kick back and relax, we want to know which one&amp;#8217;s your favorite.

Best Bar is up for official vote in ActiveDayton.com&amp;#8217;s weekly Best of Dayton poll beginning Monday, Oct. 26. And we need your help to assemble the list of nominees that will appear on the poll.

Please visit the Best of Dayton nominations page at ActiveDayton.com and nominate your favorite bar. The bars that earn the most nominations this week will be the ones included in next week&amp;#8217;s poll.

So make sure you tell us your favorite by noon Monday, Oct. 26.

And don&amp;#8217;t forget to come back next week and actually cast your official vote!

Just think of this as a warm-up to Election Day.

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If you say you&amp;#8217;re bored this weekend, we&amp;#8217;re going to come to your house and duct tape you to that stupid couch you love so much. Check out these best bets at the bars instead &amp;#8212; because it seriously hurts to remove duct tape.

  Zombies Revenge at Vex

  Club Vex threw a killer Zombie party back in June, proving that Dayton may be dying, but it&amp;#8217;s coming back to eat your brains. They&amp;#8217;re doing it again as a warm-up to their week-long Halloween celebration that begins Oct. 23. DJ Kris and Matt Freeman will be spinning Industrial, Goth, Darkwave and more for your flesh-eating pleasure.

  WHERE: Vex, 101 S. St. Clair St., Dayton

 WHEN: 9 p.m. til late, Friday, Oct. 16

 THE BITE: No cover for zombies before 11 p.m., and ladies are free until midnight. Humans 18-20 are $5, over 21 $3. 

  Rock show at Hammerjax
  Hammerjax isn&amp;#8217;t the first place you think of for live music in Dayton, but the lineup this Friday may be worth giving this dance club a second chance. Springfield&amp;#8217;s own pop-punk powerhouse Callahan will be joined by local alt rock favorites Mona, Long Island rockers Big City Lights, and The Hit, a Dallas band playing upcoming shows with the likes of Cobra Starship and Boys Like Girls. 

  WHERE: Hammerjax, 111 E. Fourth St., Dayton

  WHEN: 9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 16

  THE BITE: 18 and up welcome, call (937) 641-1114 for more information.

  Jonathan Dayton&amp;#8217;s Birthday Party at Newcom&amp;#8217;s
  Celebrate the birthday of our city&amp;#8217;s namesake at Newcom&amp;#8217;s Tavern. Admission is FREE. Score cool stuff. Eat some pizza and birthday cake and enjoy signature drinks. There will be music, trivia, contests and an appearance by &amp;#8220;Jonathan Dayton&amp;#8221;. The party starts at 8 p.m., and ActiveDayton.com&amp;#8217;s own Party Crashers will be there around 9:30 p.m. For more information on the party, and to find out who the heck this Jonathan Dayton guy is, visit www.jonathandayton.com. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Miami Valley Firefighters/EMS Memorial Association.

  WHERE: Newcom&amp;#8217;s Tavern, 418 E. Fifth St., Dayton

 WHEN: 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 16
  THE BITE: No cover

  Reality star at Cheeks

  We don&amp;#8217;t usually give much space to events at strip clubs, mainly because if you like that sort of thing you pretty much know what&amp;#8217;s up. But we thought we&amp;#8217;d let you know, for those that are interested and legally able to partake in this sort of thing, that Cheeks is hosting a special guest this Friday. Ashley from &amp;#8220;Rock of Love&amp;#8221; will be performing on stage and possibly even in your lap. So if you&amp;#8217;re a VH1 reality junkie, or just like strip clubs, this is the party for you.

  WHERE: Cheeks Gentleman&amp;#8217;s Club, 906 Watertower Lane, West Carrollton

 WHEN: Friday, Oct. 16
  THE BITE: Call (937) 384-0183 for more information.

  Sweetest Day at Vue

  Yes, it&amp;#8217;s that time of year again. Get ready for the scariest holiday ever created by Hallmark - Sweetest Day. Luckily, ladies, you don&amp;#8217;t have to be in a relationship to score some free champagne and roses at Vue Ultra Lounge&amp;#8217;s Sweetest Day Party this Saturday.

 WHERE: 1004 Miamisburg Centerville Road., Centerville
  WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17
  THE BITE: No cover

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<![CDATA[The first annual Miami Valley Beer Fest will have beer, and plenty of it. 

Not all that surprising for a festival with beer in its name, but it&#8217;s the types of beer that will have some folks looking twice. The event, being held at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, will feature a selection of more than 100 craft beers and barley wines &#8212; some rare. All will be over 7 percent ABV (alcohol by volume) where a typical beer is in a range of 4 to 6 percent. Only 600 tickets will be sold to the event, but on Oct. 21 organizers said that plenty of tickets were still available. 

&#8220;To the beer connoisseur, it&#8217;s probably one of the most awesome beer lists put together at one festival,&#8221; said organizer Mike Schwartz of Belmont Party Supply, who, with his wife Donna and his store staff, have teamed up with the Resident Home Association (RHA) to present the event. 

Proceeds will benefit RHA, a nonprofit agency that has provided residential services and support for people with developmental disabilities in Montgomery County since 1966. 

While some of the big beers on the menu might be familiar, many are limited brews that will surprise and delight even the most discerning aficionado. 

A few of the highlights, according to Schwartz, include: BrewDog Paradox Port Dundas (aged imperial stout), Delirium Tremens (Belgian strong pale ale), Founders Old Curmudgeon (old ale) and J.W. Lees Lagavulin (a barley wine aged in a scotch barrel). 

A ticket gets attendees a commemorative tasting glass and 20 samples of craft beer. Local act Skilless Villains will give attendees something to sip to with rock &#8216;n roll tunes, including originals and covers. Food from Chappy&#8217;s Tap Room, Thai 9 and MONCO Catering will be available for purchase, but bring cash if you plan on eating because there is not an ATM on site. 

Schwartz says event organizers hope to raise more than $15,000 to benefit RHA.
&#8220;It&#8217;s an awesome beer list for an awesome cause,&#8221; he said.

how to go

WHAT: The first annual Miami Valley Beer Fest

WHERE: Montgomery County Fairgrounds, 1043 S. Main St., Dayton, inside the Roundhouse

WHEN: 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24

COST: $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Only 600 tickets will be sold, which gets attendees a commemorative tasting glass and 20 samples of craft beer. Tickets are available for purchase in advance from Belmont Party Supply, 2621 S. Smithville Road, Dayton, and participating bars and restaurants including Boston&#8217;s Bistro &amp; Pub, Chappy&#8217;s Tap Room, Dublin Pub, The Filling Station, Harrigan&#8217;s Tavern, Pizza Factory, South Park Tavern, The Pub, Trolley Stop, Thai 9 and 5th Street Wine &amp; Deli. Be sure to call ahead to make sure tickets have not sold out at these locations. Designated drivers may attend and purchase a ticket at the door the day of the event for $10, which includes a water and commemorative glass upon exit. 

MORE INFO: www.mvbeerfest.org or call Pam Skelly (937) 278-0791

ARTIST INFO: http://skillessvillains.com/fr_home.cfm
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Three best bets at the bars this week:

 Pajama Party at South Beach

  What&amp;#8217;s more fun than a pajama party? Feel like a kid again this Friday at South Beach Nite Club&amp;#8217;s Sexy Lingerie and Pajama Jam. Wear your pajamas and get in free. There also will be drink and shot specials all night. Just think, no need to worry about what you&amp;#8217;re gonna wear.

  Where: South Beach Nite Club, 729 Lyons Road, Centerville
  When: 9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 9
  The bite: Get in free if you wear your PJs. 

 Brew Out and BrewTensils Grand Opening
  OK, so this &amp;#8220;best bet&amp;#8221; isn&amp;#8217;t actually at a bar, but it&amp;#8217;s definitely worth checking out. Belmont Party Supply is hosting its monthly Brew Out this Saturday behind the store. It&amp;#8217;s a great time to learn about brewing and taste some unique home-brews. Each month has a theme, and this weekend is &amp;#8220;Brewing with Uncommon Ingredients&amp;#8221;.
   Plus they&amp;#8217;re celebrating the opening of their new store, Miami Valley BrewTensils, directly next to the current store. According to Belmont&amp;#8217;s Web site, &amp;#8220;Specializing in wine and beer making Miami Valley BrewTensils will be expanding into other areas such as cheese making and coffee roasting.&amp;#8221;

  Where: 2621 S. Smithville Road, Dayton
  When: Saturday, Oct. 10. Usually starts around 9 a.m. and goes all day; stop in whenever.
  The bite: Free. Call (937) 252-4724 for more information on how you can share your beer at an upcoming Brew Out.

  Kentucky Headhunters at McGuffy&amp;#8217;s
  Get your fill of bluegrass, country and Southern rock this Saturday at McGuffy&amp;#8217;s House of Rock. Kings Landing, voted Best Local Country Band for 2009 in ActiveDayton.com&amp;#8217;s Best of Dayton poll, will open for the hard-working Kentucky Headhunters. The Headhunters just released their first ever live album &amp;#8220;Authorized Bootleg&amp;#8221;, recorded at the Agora Ballroom in Cleveland. The record celebrates the 20th anniversary of their first album &amp;#8220;Pickin&amp;#8217; On Nashville.&amp;#8221; Ten albums later, they&amp;#8217;re still bringing their Kentucky rock and blues roots to audiences all over the world.

 Where: McGuffy&amp;#8217;s House of Rock, 5418 Burkhardt Road, Dayton
  When: 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10
  The bite: 18 and older show, $20 for all. 

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Dayton loves football. If the many pigskin-themed events this week are any indication, football fever is in high gear. So whether you root for the Bengals, Browns, Steelers or Colts; and whether you bleed Scarlet and Gray or Maize and Blue, these bar events are especially for you, the fans.

Buckeyes Tailgate at TJ Chumps

Watch OSU take on Indiana this Saturday, and watch it BIG. United Health Solutions is providing a Jumbotron for your viewing pleasure. So bring a lawn chair, but leave the cooler at home. TJ Chumps will serve up all the food and drinks you can handle, plus live music before kickoff.

Where: TJ Chumps, 559 S. Main St., Englewood

When: Doors open at 5 p.m., kickoff is at 7 p.m., Oct. 3

The bite: No cover

Steelers Fan Club at Brixx

Pittsburgh fans, there&amp;#8217;s no need to feel adrift in a sea of Bengals and Browns fans. Head to Brixx Ice Company, home of the official Steelers Fan Club, and feel at home on a Sunday afternoon.

Where: Brixx Ice Company, 500 E. First St., Dayton

When: This week the Steelers kickoff is at 8:20 p.m., Oct. 4

The bite: No cover

Magic Jackson at One Eyed Jack&amp;#8217;s

After the high school games are over on Friday night, why not head to One Eyed Jack&amp;#8217;s for some seasonal beer and music by Magic Jackson, winners of the 2008 Dayton Band Playoffs.

Where: One Eyed Jacks, 2638 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Fairborn

When: 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2

The bite: Free show

More great live music options this weekend including the Dayton Music Fest.

Madden Mondays at Blind Bobs

Why sit home alone and play video games when you can play with all your friends at Blind Bobs, and possibly win some cash. Every Monday night, Bobs is hosting Madden 2010 tournaments. If enough people show up, they&amp;#8217;ll have a $25 prize for the winner. 

Where: Blind Bob&amp;#8217;s, 430 E. Fifth St., Dayton

When: Every Monday night.

The bite: Depends on participation, call (937) 938-6405 for more information.

What else is going on this weekend? Leave us a note and let everyone know.

Plus: Tell us which local sports bar is the best for watching OSU football, and we may swing by and take pictures of the fans there. We&amp;#8217;re featuring different bars every week so keep the suggestions coming. 

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It&amp;#8217;s a jam-packed weekend on the bar scene. Seriously, we&amp;#8217;d be super impressed if you managed to make it to all these great best bets. But your liver might not be so thrilled.


Beer, beer and more beer  

 Beer Tasting at The Filling Station 

Mike Schwartz from Belmont Party Supply will be conducting a beer tasting at The Filling Station this Wednesday, Sept. 23. Try some great craft beer from their wide selection.

WHERE: The Filling Station, 4317 Linden Ave, Dayton

WHEN: 7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23

THE BITE: Call (937) 258-2082 for more information 

 Brew Out at Boston&amp;#8217;s Bistro and Pub

 Before you head to the Dayton Art Institute&amp;#8217;s Oktoberfest on Saturday, warm up your palate with some craft brew at Boston&amp;#8217;s. Five local home brewers will be demonstrating their craft bier brewing techniques around the Bier Garten beginning at 11 a.m.

 WHERE: Boston&amp;#8217;s Bistro and Pub, 7500 N. Main St., Dayton
  WHEN: 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 26
  THE BITE: Demonstration is free.

MORE INFO on DAI Oktoberfest


Party time

  Envy Fashion Exhibition at South Beach

 Join Johanna Botta from &amp;#8220;The Real World Austin&amp;#8221; (You may also have scoped her out in Maxim Magazine or on &amp;#8220;Peru&amp;#8217;s Next Top Model&amp;#8221;) for a night of fashion and free stuff at South Beach Night Club. Envy at The Greene will be putting on a fashion show featuring the latest trends from Juicy Couture, BCBG and much more. Plus enjoy drink specials and giveaways from the LA Tan models and your local Bud Light Lime Girls all night long.

Meet Peru&amp;#8217;s Next Top Model and Real World Austin alum Johanna Botta at South Beach this Friday.

 WHERE: South Beach Night Club, 729 Lyons Road, Centerville
  WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25
  THE BITE: $10

  CEO&amp;#8217;s and Office Ho&amp;#8217;s Party at Vue Ultra Lounge

 So you&amp;#8217;ve been on like 1,000 job interviews and you&amp;#8217;re still unemployed? No worries. Put that power suit to better use at the CEO&amp;#8217;s and Office Ho&amp;#8217;s Party at Vue this Friday. Your key to success - dress to impress!

WHERE: Vue Ultra Lounge, 1004 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Centerville
  WHEN: Friday, Sept. 25; bar opens at 3 p.m.
  THE BITE: No cover

  UD pub crawl with the Party Crashers

  The ActiveDayton.com Party Crashers will be trolling the fine establishments of Brown Street this Saturday. If you&amp;#8217;re out enjoying UD parent&amp;#8217;s weekend make sure to look for them at the Fieldhouse, Bargo&amp;#8217;s and Milano&amp;#8217;s. You might even catch them on the dance floor at Tim&amp;#8217;s! Score some free Party Crasher beads, and you could win fabulous prizes.

WHERE: Various bars, Brown Street, Dayton
  WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 26
  THE BITE: Cover varies but the beads are FREE! 

  Summer&amp;#8217;s End Bash at Hammerjax

Join host Meghan Allen, Playboy Cyber Girl of the Month in January 2008, for a Saturday night blowout at Hammerjax. You may also remember Allen from her appearances on &amp;#8220;Fear Factor&amp;#8221; or the NBC reality show &amp;#8220;Momma&amp;#8217;s Boys&amp;#8221;. For VIP tables and bottle service, call Sam Cuddy at (614) 940-4275 or Jeff from Deafproof at (614) 638-0255. Can&amp;#8217;t make it this Saturday? Check back for a schedule of upcoming Playmate appearances at www.hammerjax.net. They&amp;#8217;ll have a different hostess every month.

 WHERE: Hammerjax, 111 E. Fourth St., Dayton
  WHEN: 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26
  THE BITE: $10 for 18-20, $7 for 21 and older

And if you&amp;#8217;re in the mood for some tunes

From Contributing Writer Andy Sedlak

The Grascals at the Canal Street Tavern

   WHEN: 9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 25
    WHERE: 308 E. First St., Dayton
    THE BITE: $15
    THE BEAT ON THE STREET: Authentic bluegrass music is often buried within the country pecking order. In the eyes of many, it&amp;#8217;s a genre that has had its day in the sun, and now music is moving on. Individuals with that opinion need to hear the Grascals. The group sings of sin and redemption, of love and departure in an elegant fashion. There are cobwebs and tears in the lyrics, but plenty of swing in the melodies.

Much is Given at Peach&amp;#8217;s Grill

Check out the addictive pop sounds of Much is Given at Peach&amp;#8217;s on Saturday.

WHEN: 10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26
  WHERE: 104 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs
   THE BITE: $5
   THE BEAT ON THE STREET: Power-pop is, somehow, an overlooked genre. It always packs a punch, it begs you to sing along and the hooks are always outrageous. Much is Given plays like the sons of the Raspberries, Ohio&amp;#8217;s most famous power-pop group. Hopefully, the audience at Peach&amp;#8217;s is treated to this group&amp;#8217;s cover of &amp;#8220;Rich Girl,&amp;#8221; an old Hall and Oates hit. The original sounded friendly. This new cover is acidic.

Last Call at W.O. Wrights

WHEN: 10 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 26

WHERE: 3979 Colonel Glenn Highway, Fairborn

THE BITE: $5

THE BEAT ON THE STREET: Last Call is one of the area&amp;#8217;s greatest covers bands. Generally, things go like this: cover bands are party bands, and party bands are memorable bands. Last Call plays songs from the canons of CCR, Aerosmith, Buck Cherry and AC/DC.

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The Greene in conjuction with 99.1 FM and The Thank You Foundation is throwing a Budweiser Select 55 launch party today. 

The Anheuser Busch brewed light beer which bills itself as &amp;#8220;the lightest beer in the world&amp;#8221; at just 55 calories, will be sold for $2 a bottle with all proceeds benefiting The Thank You Foundation which supports active military and veterans. In addition to live music, contests and prizes, Team Fastrax will be skydiving in to the event. 

Here are the details &amp;#8230;

When: 5:55 to 9:55 p.m. Friday Sept. 18

Where: Town Square near the fountains at the Greene, 51 Plum St., Beavercreek

What: In their words &amp;#8230; &amp;#8220;Come celebrate the largest block party with the lightest beer in the world &amp;#8212; Select 55. Enjoy music from the Skilless Villains, corn hole games, raffles and so much more.&amp;#8221; 

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