Each spring and fall, the main thoroughfares in Yellow Springs are blocked off for one of the area's biggest outdoor parties: Yellow Springs Street Fair and Music & Beer Festival. The latest installment, which runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 11, features more than 250 vendors and 65 shops and restaurants.
The Music & Beer Festival, which runs from noon to 7 p.m., features performances by Crazy Joe & the Mad River Outlaws, Speaking Suns, Jonny Dreads & the Mystik, Gin-Soaked Angels and others.
Cost: Free. Parking spaces in town fill up fast so off-site parking with free shuttle service is available at Yellow Springs High School and Young's Jersey Dairy. Call 937-767-2686 or visit www.yellowspringsohio.org.
2. THE MONKEES
The rock group the Monkees was created for a television series in the 1960s to capitalize on the popularity of the Beatles. The program only lasted a couple of years but against all odds the prefab four maintained a music career that has spanned half a century. The Monkees are marking their 50th anniversary with a new album and a tour, which pulls into Rose Music Center, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 14. Cost: $23.50-$52. Call 937-228-2323 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.
3. DCDC
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company's performances are usually held in local venues like the Schuster Center, Victoria Theatre and University of Dayton's Boll Theatre. However, for its season closer, "Street Beats," DCDC is presenting an outdoor concert at RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 11. Cost: $15 adults, $13.50 military and seniors, $12.50 students. DCDC launches its 2016-17 season in October. Call 937-228-3630 or visit www.ticketcenterstage.com.
4. NEWSBOYS
Since forming in Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia in 1985, Christian rock group Newsboys has scored 33 number one radio hits and received eight gold records. That winning streak continued with the group's latest album, "Love Riot," which debuted at No. 1 on two Billboard charts upon its release in March. Newsboys perform with special guest Audio Adrenaline at Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 10. Cost: $25-$40 in advance, $30-$45 day of show. Call 937-296-3300 or visit www.fraze.com.
5. DAVE COULIER
It's often said you can't go home again but that's not true for the cast of late '80s sitcom, "Full House." Earlier this year, the program that made stars of John Stamos, Candace Cameron, Dave Coulier and others, was revamped by Netflix as "Fuller House." While the new series focuses on the younger generation, Stamos, Coulier and Bob Saget all returned for a number of episodes during the show's first season. Despite his acting success, Coulier never stopped doing stand-up comedy. He is back on the road this summer, including a run at the Funny Bone Comedy Club, 88 Plum St., The Greene, Beavercreek, at 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 10 and 11. Cost: $22-$52. Call 937-429-LAFF (5233) or visit www.daytonfunnybone.com.
6. DPO
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra presents its final Stained Glass Concert of the season at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 5301 Free Pike, Trotwood, at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 12. Guest conductor Isaac Selya, the founder and artistic director of Queen City Chamber Opera in Cincinnati, will join the DPO for this performance. Like the two previous Stained Glass Concert, William Henry Caldwell is the featured vocalist. Dayton Philharmonic's artist director Neal Gittleman will serve as master of ceremonies. Cost: Free. Visit www.daytonperformingarts.org.
7. DISNEYANA EXPO
It's no secret Walt Disney has impacted generations of Americans with his films, television programs and theme parks. The company he founded not only influenced writers, artists and musicians, it also created fans that demonstrate their love for his creations by collecting items inspired by his work, from animation cells and photographs to figurines, toys, games and clothing. Dayton Disneyana Expo, at the Holiday Inn, 2800 Presidential Drive, Fairborn, at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 11 and 12, caters to these hardcore collectors. This year's special guests are Tom Nabbe, Jim Hill, Margaret Kerry and Terri Hardin. Cost: Adults $10 per day or $15 for two-day pass. Free admission for children 17 and younger with an adult. Early bird admission available for $25. Visit www.daytondisneyana.org.
8. BOULEVARD BASH
There have been plenty of food truck events in the area over the past couple of years but none with the size and scope of Boulevard Bash. The new festival, at Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering, at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 11, features more than 20 area food trucks. Participants include Hunger Paynes, U Lucky Dawg, 1776 Grill, El Meson, Pa's Pork and Blue Chew. Boulevard Bash also features music from the Avalons, Mama Drama, Shadow Life and Southern Rock Superstars. Cost: Free. Call 937-296-3300 or visit www.fraze.com.
9. KICK-N-FLAVA
Summer is a busy time for Kick-N-Flava and this year is no exception. The local R&B group begins a new season of concerts during an R&B Hot Summer Music Series performance at RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave., Dayton from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 10. Cost: Free. Call 937-274-0126 or visit www.metroparks.org.
10. ART BALL
Off the Wall is the theme of Art Ball, the annual black-tie gala at the Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 11. The major fund-raising event for the museum features cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and dinner, followed by open bar, dancing and more. The elegant evening also features the Grand Draw Raffle with chances to win vacation packages, jewelry, entertainment packages and other items. Cost: $325 and up. Call 937-223-4ART (4278) or visit www.daytonartinstitute.org.
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