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<title>The Lounge Lizards</title>
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<title>Pre party may be last chance at sold out DayGlow tickets</title>

    

    


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<description>If you enjoy getting paint thrown in your face while dancing to electronic music, then you are probably already aware that the DayGlow Tour is coming to the Nutter Center on Feb. 18. In fact, so many people are anticipating...</description>
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<![CDATA[If you enjoy getting paint thrown in your face while dancing to electronic music, then you are probably already aware that the DayGlow Tour is coming to the Nutter Center on Feb. 18. 

In fact, so many people are anticipating the event dubbed &#8220;The World&#8217;s Largest Paint Party,&#8221; that the show has sold out. 

If you didn&#8217;t get your ticket &mdash; or just can&#8217;t wait to start the party &mdash; the official pre-party is being held at Masque tonight. 

There will be tickets given away as well as VIP upgrades. 

DJ Tony DeSaro, who will open the main event next weekend, will be spinning along with Sinclair Wheeler. Go Go dancers and drink specials are also on the agenda, but paint is not.

The doors open at 9 p.m. and everyone 18 and up is welcome. Masque&#8217;s cover charge is $3 on Thursday nights. 

Club Masque is located at 34 N. Jefferson St. in Dayton.

For more info on the DayGlow Tour visit dayglowtour.com.
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<title>Lots more than football this SUPER weekend</title>

    

    


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Don&amp;#8217;t just sit and watch football when you could laugh, dance or sing your heart out with a bit of comedy, lots of live music and a healthy dose of karaoke.

DAYTON DOES DAYTON

This is the second year for this local music extravaganza featuring more than a dozen local bands paying homage to other Dayton musicians by covering their hits.
Music starts at 8:30 p.m. both Friday and Saturday night and runs until 2 a.m.

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


When: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3 and Saturday, Feb. 4

The bite: $5 per night


Full lineup: www.canalstreettavern.com.


CRY FOR HELP COMEDY TOUR

Bob and Tom favorite Droopy Drew headlines this comedy lineup that also iincludes Ranson Karr, Travis Clyburn, Jeremy Johnson, Gary Offill, Dale Blomquist and Hannah Bishop.

Where: BoJangles, 1925 S. Alex Road, West Carrollton

When: 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4

The bite: $5, 21 and older only.

THE BENGSONS

This experimental indie folk duo will be playing at the new Ghostlight Coffee shop on Wayne Ave. Show should start at just about halftime for all those who can only take a few hours of Super Bowl partying.

Where: Ghostlight Coffee, 1201 Wayne Ave., Dayton

When: 8 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5

The bite: $12


More info: Ghostlightcoffee.com

SING YOUR HEART OUT

Help raise money for the American Heart Association during the second annual &amp;#8220;Sing Your Heart Out&amp;#8221; karaoke event.

Pay per song or buy a wristband and belt it out all night long.

You can also make a donation in a friend&amp;#8217;s name and make them get up and sing a tune.

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

When: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8

The bite: $5 cover charge, $5 per song or $25 for an all- night wristband.

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<dc:date>2012-02-02T08:00:50-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>Remixx Lounge opening downtown this weekend</title>

    

    


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DAYTON &mdash; A new bar opening downtown this week hopes to offer signature martinis and diverse entertainment to a mature audience.

Owner Jesse Patterson said Remixx Lounge, 146 E. Third St., is opening its doors this weekend, with an official ribbon cutting and grand opening planned for Thursday, Feb. 23. 

The upscale lounge has been a labor of love for Patterson for more than six years. 

He worked previously for Buffalo Wild Wings and has done promotions for the Dayton Funny Bone and the Schuster Performing Arts Center, always dreaming of running his own venue. 

&#8220;I&#8217;ve always been inspired to have my own place,&#8221; said the Central State University graduate. &#8220;I&#8217;ve watched a lot of clubs that were successful and those that weren&#8217;t.&#8221;

Housed in a former adult novelty store, Remixx will (also) cater to adults. It&#8217;s 25 and up only.

Patterson said he hopes the lounge will be a place where adults can enjoy a drink and some entertainment without the crowded club atmosphere. 

&#8220;The baby boomers, the older people that we&#8217;re trying to attract, they don&#8217;t want a club,&#8221; he said. 

Remixx&#8217;s specialty will be signature martinis, which Patterson said he hopes to test out during a preview event and have local people help name.

Full details on the grand opening are not yet available, but Mayor Gary Leitzell has confirmed an official ribbon cutting to take place at 5 p.m. on Feb. 23. 

Remixx will be open Wednesday through Sunday. A tentative schedule includes a Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack Happy Hour on Wednesdays, karaoke with Nancy Sell on Thursdays, jazz on Fridays and an &#8217;80s and &#8217;90s Remixx on Saturdays. 

Patterson said he&#8217;s open to suggestions from the community for more events. 

&#8220;I want to make this space universal and I want it to be diverse,&#8221; he said. 

Remixx Lounge&#8217;s hours will be 4 p.m. to midnight Wednesdays and Thursdays; 4 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Fridays; 8 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Saturdays; and 6 p.m. to midnight Sundays. 

There will be no cover charge, except possibly on nights with live music. 

Contact the bar at remixxdayton.com or (937) 228-MIXX.
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<dc:date>2012-02-01T23:49:33-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>The bars are alive, with the sound of music</title>

    

    


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<![CDATA[Whether you like rock, soul, reggae or rap, let the sweet sounds of live music draw you out to a Dayton area bar this weekend. 


Fresh Rap Showcase

A lineup of up-and-coming artists from across Ohio including Dayton&#8217;s own Coach Chronic, Fatty Lumpkin and Skoski. Ages 18 and up welcome.


Where: One Eyed Jacks, 2638 Colonel Glenn Highway, Fairborn

When: 9 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 26

The bite: $4

Dirty Little Secret

A more acoustic &#8220;Stripped Bare&#8221; version of the regular variety show will feature musical performances by Columbus band Bright Light, blues guitarist Scotty Bratcher, and Victoria and the Lord of the Beard. Hostess Sarah Walls said on Facebook that she may take the &#8220;Stripped&#8221; theme literally, so that&#8217;s one reason to attend!

Where: J-Alans, 121 N. Ludlow St., Dayton

When: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 26

The bite: $5


Rap and R&amp;B Showcase

A full slate of local artists performing a showcase in honor of Khyre Dougie Byrd, aka Douglas E. Byrd III, who was shot and killed in Harrison Twp. on Jan. 17. Ages 18 and older welcome. 


Where: Heat Nightclub, 6115 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights


When: 10 p.m., Friday, Jan. 27

The bite: $10


Jah Soul and Seefari

An evening of Reggae, Soul, and World Music.

Where: South Park Tavern, 1301 Wayne Ave., Dayton


When: 9:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 27


The bite: $5

Dulahan

Dayton&#8217;s own Celtic rockers will be playing a special show at Gilly&#8217;s to benefit the Fisher Nightingale House, Inc. Fisher Nightingale gives military families a place to stay together and support each other when a loved one is undergoing medical treatment.


Where: Gilly&#8217;s, 132 S. Jefferson St., Dayton

When: 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan., 28

The bite: $5

Todd the Fox and Orange Willard

Two bands for the low, low price of $0. 

Where: One Eyed Jacks, 2638 Colonel Glenn Highway, Fairborn

When: 9:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28


The bite: Free


Cheryl Wheeler

The folk singer-songwriter will appear along with local Jayne Sachs.

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


When: Doors open at 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 28

The bite: $13 in advance, $15 day of the show

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<title>Get lucky this Friday the 13th</title>

    

    


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It&amp;#8217;s the first of three Friday the 13ths this year. That&amp;#8217;s either three times the superstitions or three times the fun!

Superstition Art Show

A mixed media art exhibit featuring the work of Mike Guidone, Acid Poptart, Charlie Gast, Kidtee Hello, Erica Blackstock, Etch, Heather Reid, Mary Burnside, Kevin Pittman, Richard Lober, Gretta Smack and many more. 


Where: Aquarius Nightclub Level 2, 135 E. Second St., Dayton

When: 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13

The bite: No cover before 10 p.m.; $3 for 21 and older and $5 for 18 and older after 10 p.m.

Dance Your  (!$%@) Off

Local DJs The Black Lotus Clan, Infidel-icious, Ruckus Roboticus and Jay Madewell will have you rocking to the likes of Prince, LCD Soundsystem, Michael Jackson, Salt N&amp;#8217; Pepa&amp;#133; the list goes on and on. 

Where: Therapy Cafe, 452 E. Third St., Dayton

When: 9 p.m., Friday, Jan. 13

The bite: $2 cover, 21 and older only.

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<dc:date>2012-01-11T19:33:33-05:00</dc:date>
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<title>Lots of tickets on sale so you can make your New Year&apos;s Eve plans now</title>

    

    


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Many of the best New Year&amp;#8217;s Eve parties in town require tickets. Make your plans now and buy in advance to make sure you don&amp;#8217;t get left out in the cold.

The Vault

Free appetizers and cupcakes and a Ciroc toast and balloon drop at midnight. 
Advanced tickets and table reservations are available by calling (937) 985-1278.

Masque

NYE show will feature Hope Sexton, Montana McDaniels, Caress and more. 
Party packages are available at various levels from a four person $250 package with champagne and reserved seating up to a $1,200 package for 10 that includes liquor, shots, champagne, reserved seating and party favors. Limited packages will be sold. Visit clubmasque.com/nye2011/ to reserve online. 

Taste

Tickets can be purchased in advance for Taste&amp;#8217;s &amp;#8220;Evening of Splendor and Intrigue&amp;#8221; in Trotwood. $50 single tickets, $80 per couple. Table reservations for groups are available and include a tapas buffet and complimentary cocktail. daytontaste.com/newyears.html

Dayton Philharmonic

Tickets are available online for the philharmonic&amp;#8217;s New Year&amp;#8217;s Eve celebration &amp;#8220;Paris to Vienna.&amp;#8221; Prices range from $26-$69. daytonphilharmonic.com.

Wiley&amp;#8217;s

Uncle Dow Thomas will be doing two shows on NYE. The first is a $15 show that starts at 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show ends at 9 p.m.) The second is $39 party package which includes a show at 10:30 p.m., pre-show snacks, party favors, a champagne toast at midnight and an after midnight buffet featuring food from Milano&amp;#8217;s, Subway, Fricker&amp;#8217;s,  BW-3&amp;#8217;s, Domino&amp;#8217;s and more. (Doors open at 9:30 p.m.)

Call (937) 224-5653 to make reservations and make sure to specify how many are in your party and which show you are making reservations for.

Aquarius

Timeless Entertainment Presents: A Time Travel New Year&amp;#8217;s Eve Bash! Starting at 8 p.m. dance through the decades with dance lessons from every decade, followed by a burlesque performance featuring Dayton&amp;#8217;s own Timeless Entertainment Burlesque group perform with special guests Dangerous Curves Burlesque Tour from New York City. Contest for best decade costumes, dance-offs and more. 

To purchase tickets go to www.femmefatalellc.com and use the drop down menu above the &amp;#8220;buy it now&amp;#8221; button to choose what kind of ticket you want. $15 ticket is admission only. $20 ticket admits one person plus a champagne toast and party favors. $99 reserved VIP tables available with a bottle of champagne and party favors. 

Know of any other NYE parties going on that require tickets? Let everyone know how to buy in the comments.

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<title>Christmas weekend parties both naughty and naughty</title>

    

    


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Maybe you aren&amp;#8217;t able to go home this Christmas. Maybe you need to take a break from the in-laws. Maybe you don&amp;#8217;t celebrate Christmas and you just want to go out like any other weekend. Whatever your reason for heading out on the town, these Dayton bars are more than happy to offer up some holiday cheer in a glass. 

The Dirty Little Secret Sick Of Santa Show

This show will feature jazz vocalist Corinna Nix, the bizarre music and comedy of Uncle Dow Thomas, the skit comedy of Travis Clyburn and Nathan Hall, burlesque performances of Sunny Wonderland and Eden Flesh, as well as Jumanissi and J.T., all emceed by Sarah Walls.

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

When: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28

The bite: Call Wiley&amp;#8217;s for information at (937) 224-JOKE

Naughty or Nice Christmas Party

Dayton&amp;#8217;s newest downtown entertainment destination, The Vault, is throwing a Christmas bash complete with lots of goodies to take home. Ladies get in free all night but will want to arrive before midnight to score a gift bag full of treats from Victoria&amp;#8217;s Secret, Bath and Body Works and M.A.C. cosmetics and others.

They will also be raffling off prizes, including a   New Year&amp;#8217;s Eve party package. 

Where: The Vault, 20. N. Jefferson St., Dayton

When: Doors open at 10 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 25

The bite: Age limit is 21 and older for women, 25 and older for men. No cover for ladies all night. Men get in free until 11 p.m.

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<dc:date>2011-12-21T18:33:03-05:00</dc:date>
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College bowl season is upon us and Beef &amp;#8216;O&amp;#8217; Brady&amp;#8217;s wants to make sure everyone who wants to enjoy their eponymous matchup can do it in style. 

The Beef &amp;#8216;O&amp;#8217; Brady&amp;#8217;s Bowl will be played at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20. The Florida International University Golden Panthers will take on the Marshall University Thundering Herd.

The local Beef &amp;#8216;O&amp;#8217; Brady&amp;#8217;s locations, 953 S. Main St., Centerville and 3347 Seajay Drive, Beavercreek are both hosting watch parties that evening complete with prize giveaways and food and drink specials. 

All appetizers are half off and a $19.99 meal deal gets you 24 wings and a pitcher of Budweiser or Bud Light beer. 

Which bowl game are you looking forward to watching? Any other bowl watch parties going on locally?

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Whatever floats your boat, Dayton has some of it to offer this weekend. A small taste of what&amp;#8217;s on tap at local bars Friday and Saturday night:

Neon Highlighter Party

Vex is turning off the lights this Saturday for a glow-tastic party. Black lights will make everyone wearing day-glow, white, body paint or highlighter marker glow. 

Wear body paint or dress in all white to be a blank canvas that others can sign and draw on during the event.

Highlighters will be handed out to those who get there early, but bring your own just in case. This is an 18 and up event. 

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

When: 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., Sat. Dec. 17


The bite: $5 cover before midnight, $10 after midnight

Jah Soul and Demolition Crew

Is a bit of reggae just what you need to get in the holiday spirit? J-Alans has you covered. 

Ugly Christmas sweaters and sexy Santa outfits are welcome at this festive performance by Jah Soul and Demolition Crew, as are plain old regular clothes. 

Where:  J-Alans, 121 N. Ludlow St., Dayton

When: 10 p.m., Sat. Dec. 17

The bite: $5 cover charge

Bourbon Lakes

Anyone in the mood for some country music this weekend? Dayton&amp;#8217;s own Bourbon Lakes will be playing a free show at Zipper&amp;#8217;s. 

Where: Zipper&amp;#8217;s Sports Bar, 319 W. Central Ave., West Carrollton


When:  9:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 16


The bite: No cover

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<title>Oregon District pub crawl lets you play Santa</title>

    

    


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If you&amp;#8217;ve never experienced the event before, this is the night when hundreds of holiday-themed revelers descend on the bars of Fifth Street for some holiday cheer in a glass. 
Santa is in the title, but your outfit options aren&amp;#8217;t limited to the classic red and white suit and hat. In years past, there have been elves, reindeer, snowmen and snowwomen, and Mrs. Clauses both naughty and nice.

The only thing you must not forget is a $10 unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots. Scrooges who don&amp;#8217;t donate or dress up will not get into all the bars for free. 

Where: Starts at Dublin Pub and ends at Ned Pepper&amp;#8217;s, with stops at Trolley Stop, Blind Bob&amp;#8217;s, Tumbleweed Connection and Oregon Express in between. Come for the whole thing, a few bars, or just pick your favorite and the crawl will come to you!

When: Saturday, Dec. 10. Start time is 5:30
p.m. You should arrive at the last stop, Ned Pepper&amp;#8217;s, around midnight. The crawl ends when the bar closes. 

The bite: $10 unwrapped toy


Another holiday party opportunity: Vanity Theft Ugly Sweater Show 

Throw on your favorite reindeer jumper and head to Blind Bob&amp;#8217;s for an upbeat evening with the ladies of Vanity Theft.

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

When: 9:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 9


The bite: $5

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If you&amp;#8217;re already sick of the Christmas music that&amp;#8217;s been playing non-stop since Halloween, if tree lightings and craft bazaars just aren&amp;#8217;t your thing, if you&amp;#8217;re looking for something a bit dirtier to do this December, you&amp;#8217;re going to love this weekend&amp;#8217;s lineup of local events. 

As the temperature drops, Dayton clubs are getting a bit dark. Some are even letting their freak flag fly, and you&amp;#8217;re invited to do the same. 


Repent at Aquarius

Fans of the Night of Syn that&amp;#8217;s been a Friday night staple at Club Vex for the past few years won&amp;#8217;t want to miss the newest industrial night incarnation hosted by resident DJs, Matt Freeman and Infidel-icious. REPENT will kick off Friday in the newly remodeled upstairs at Aquarius. 

The music, with opening night guest DJs, Sideshow and TC, will be a familiar mix of Industrial, Goth, EBM and &amp;#8217;80s Wave.

A new addition is a private fetish room hosted by Sisters of the Sacred Flesh and local alternative model/performer Rocky Doll.

The Sisters are a fetish performance troupe. Check out their diverse interests at sistersofthesacredflesh.com.

Where: Club Aquarius 2nd Floor, 135 E. 2nd St., Dayton

When: Doors open at 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2

The bite: No cover before 11 p.m., then $5 for those 18 to 20 and $3 for 21 and older


Gem City Festival of the Fallen

Metal is the word at this show organized by Bloody Knuckles Entertainment, local promoters trying to give the metal scene in Dayton a boost. Six bands for $7. Live performances by Side Show, Steel Capped Hooligans, Imbroglio, Architects of Doom, Zuel, and Forces of Nature.

Where: Hammerjax, 111 E. Fourth St. Dayton

When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3

The bite: $7

More info: bkepromotions.com

Dirty Little Secret Sensual Circus

Dirty Little Secret Variety Shows have been held in the past at Wiley&amp;#8217;s Comedy Club and J-Alans. This is the second time the mixture of burlesque, cabaret, comedy and more will take the stage at BoJangles. 

Performances by singer/dancer Cherry La Voix, magician Erik Tait, FreakShow Deluxe, the Reverend Tommy Gunn, Johnny Business, Miss Malice, Hannah Bel, the Amazing Christopher, comedian Dean DeLorean, hostess Sarah Walls, and musical artists Todd the Fox and Lisa Bunny.

Where: BoJangles, 1925 S. Alex Road, West Carrollton

When: 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3

The bite: 21 and older only, $5 cover charge. 

More info: facebook.com/DaytonsDirtyLittleSecret

All About the Money Party

Being a gold digger will be an advantage at this theme party. Guys will be given fake money upon arrival and it&amp;#8217;s up to the ladies to try and snag as much as they can before the end of the night. The female with the most fake cash will win a prize. It would appear there are no rules regarding how to make the cash, so use your imagination ladies. (But let&amp;#8217;s keep it legal!)

DJ Tony Desaro will kick things off with an electronic set until midnight.


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

When: 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3

The bite: Cover charge at Vex is typically $3 for ages 18-20 and $5 for 21 and older.

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Happy Black Friday! If you&amp;#8217;ve gotten your fill of standing in lines at the mall, then it&amp;#8217;s time to party. Here are some weekend bar best bets. 

Rubi Girls

The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is the biggest bar night of the year, and the Friday after is every retailer&amp;#8217;s most frenzied day. But for Dayton&amp;#8217;s most notorious dancing, singing, joke cracking divas in drag, it&amp;#8217;s all about the Saturday after Turkey Day. 

For more than a decade, that&amp;#8217;s been the night the Rubi Girls hold their annual benefit for AIDS Resource Center Ohio. The event is dubbed &amp;#8220;The Show Must Go On&amp;#8221; so you can expect just about anything. 

Where: Masque, 34 N. Jefferson St., Dayton

When: 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26

Tickets: $20 reserved seating tickets are available at arcohio.org. General admission at the door will be $10. 

Canal Street Tavern&amp;#8217;s 30th Birthday Hootenanny!

Live music has been wafting out the doors of Canal Street Tavern since 1981. To celebrate, they&amp;#8217;ve made an open invitation to anyone who has played the venue in the past to grace the stage once again. Local music junkies could be in for some great surprises. 

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

When: Doors open at 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 26

The bite: $5

More info: canalstreettavern.com

Legbone

In other anniversary news, punk rock outfit Legbone is turning 20, which means the band is almost old enough to have a drink at Blind Bob&amp;#8217;s. Raise a nearly legal birthday toast during their anniversary show. 

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

When: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26

More info: blindbobs.com

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Before you stuff yourself with turkey and sweet potatoes this Thanksgiving, let loose at a local Thanksgiving Eve bash.

Many bars and nightclubs will be packed with people avoiding their in-laws and the heat of the kitchen. Why not join in? It&amp;#8217;s not like you have to work the next day. Here are just a few Black Wednesday celebrations happening Nov. 23. 

UPDATE! I&amp;#8217;ve just been informed that the new Dayton Vault nightclub, 20 N. Jefferson St., will host its grand opening on Thanksgiving Day. An alternative to eating lots of turkey and passing out on the couch. More info can be found on their Facebook page.

Wiley&amp;#8217;s 9th Annual Thanksgiving Eve Show

Lots of Wiley&amp;#8217;s former regulars make the trip home to the Dayton area for the holidays so the lineup at this annual show is a veritable Who&amp;#8217;s Who of homegrown comedy talent.

Laugh your holiday socks off for just $5. Wiley&amp;#8217;s is located at 101 Pine St. in the Oregon District. Doors open at 7:15 and the show starts at 8 p.m. More info is available at wileyscomedyclub.com.


Asylum + 1470 + Parallax Reunion

Thanksgiving Eve is a great opportunity to connect with friends who have moved away. Vex, 101 S. St. Clair St., Dayton, is taking the reunion theme to the max, bringing together some of the DJs that kept Dayton on the dance floor in the late 90s. Reconnect with Dwaine Wheeler (1470 and Parallax, Matt Freeman (Asylum and Parallax), Eric Heliman (Asylum and Parallax), Infidel-icious (Parallax) and Kyle Thirteen (Parallax). 

It&amp;#8217;s an 18 and up event and cover is $5. Doors open at 10 p.m.

Bar Louie Beavercreek Thanksgiving Bash

Bar Louie at The Greene is bucking the trend and having its  party on Thanksgiving Day. If you&amp;#8217;re related to the people who  eat Thanksgiving dinner at 2 p.m., then this event is for you. Once Grandma falls asleep, slip out to Bar Louie for its  first tapping of Great Lakes Christmas Ale. Wear your best ugly holiday sweater because you could win a prize. 

Bar Louie is located at 4492 Glengarry Drive, Beavercreek. The party starts at 7 p.m. Nov. 24 and there is no cover charge. 

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<![CDATA[This Friday &#8212; 11-11-11 &#8212; is one of those cool dates where the numbers are the same. Unfortunately in the Midwest, 11-11-11 is not a happy date. 

The last time this sequence occurred, on Nov. 11, 1911, &#8220;The Great Blue Norther&#8221; quickly plunged temperatures and spawned severe thunderstorms and deadly tornadoes. 

Several locations set record high temperatures and record low temperatures on the same day, according to the National Weather Service historical data. In Oklahoma City, the record high temperature of 83 degrees occurred before the cold front came through and dropped temperatures to a record low of 17 degrees by midnight. A strong blizzard developed behind the front in the Ohio Valley. A dust storm struck Oklahoma. Nine tornadoes occurred including an F4 in Janesville, Wis.,that killed nine people. One hour later, survivors were working through near zero visibility in blizzard conditions to rescue people trapped by debris.

But not to worry, WHIO-TV meteorologist Jamie Simpson said there is no Blue Norther in our short-term forecast. Friday will be sunny and cool with highs in the upper 40s. 

Several local bars are cashing in on the repeating date by throwing 11-11-11 shindigs. So celebrate the number 11 or toast to the 100-year anniversary of the Great Blue Norther by raising your glass at 11:11 p.m.

Jimmie&#8217;s Ladder 11

The former Jimmie&#8217;s Cornerstone closed up shop on Oct. 31 and has been making the move across the street to their new digs in an old Dayton firehouse. Jimmie&#8217;s Ladder 11 will appropriately celebrate its grand opening on 11-11-11 and will kick it all off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. that day. UPDATE I&#8217;m now told that they will have a second ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:11 p.m. if you missed it this morning. 

Where: Jimmie&#8217;s Ladder 11, 936 Brown St., Dayton

More info: (937) 424-1784

Heat Nightclub

Ciroc Ultra Premium is using the special date to promote their peach flavor vodka. They&#8217;ll be giving it away for free at Heat Nightclub. Cover is only $1 for everyone until 11:11 p.m. 

And if there is a blizzard, you&#8217;ll be happy to be dancing someplace named Heat!

Where: Heat Nightclub, 6115 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights

More info: (937) 422-4601

UPDATE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

Dayton Vault

UPDATE: This event was cancelled due to Dayton Vault not procuring the proper permits to open in time.

The new club will host its first big event on Friday in conjunction with Purple Label Entertainment. Grammy nominated R&amp;B singer/songwriter Jon B. will headline the show with proceeds benefiting the American Diabetes Association. (It&#8217;s also his 36th birthday so wish him a happy one!) Opening act is Maestro J accompanied by El Coats and Premium Blend Music Band.

Free diabetes screenings will be conducted during a meet-and-greet before the show from 6  to 7 p.m. Doors open at 9 p.m. and show starts at 10 p.m. There are only 300 tickets available for the event. They can be purchased at PurpleLabel
Entertainment.com or at Omega Music in the Oregon District. 

Where: Dayton Vault, 20 N. Jefferson St., Dayton

More info: PurpleLabelEntertainment.com
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Stone Brewing Company&amp;#8217;s annual competition to crown the &amp;#8220;Most Arrogant Pub in America&amp;#8221; will kick off Oct. 28. 

For one week, bars across the country will try to sell the most Arrogant Bastard Ale to win the title. Boston&amp;#8217;s has won the competition twice, in 2006 and 2008.

The contest runs through Nov. 6 and Boston&amp;#8217;s, usually closed on Sundays, will be open from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 30 and Nov. 6 in the spirit of, well, winning. 

Pints of Arrogant Bastard will be $3, pitchers and growlers will be $9, and for the super thirsty home brewer they will fill your Corni Keg (5 gallons) for $80.

Also on tap all week will be Oak Bastard and Double Bastard ales. 

Are you an Arrogant Bastard fan? Does Dayton deserve to be home to the &amp;#8220;Most Arrogant Pub in America?&amp;#8221;

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