The Dayton-area is finding ways to celebrate this day of universal forces coming together. Here are 4 ways you can celebrate May the 4th:
1. Star Wars art show at Clash
A whole “fleet” of local artists will be showcasing their best Star Wars artwork to the public. Artists featured will be Jason Goad, Liz Dearth of Artifact Pottery, Mike Guidone, Raven Bombshell, Matt Freeman, Kristin Morris, John Knabe, Tiffany Clark, James Crabtree, Mike Betts, Deryk Wherley, Michelle Carr, Cherry Fullam, Kevin Pitman, Talia Ellen, Alexander Linton and many more.
WANT TO GO?
WHEN: 5 p.m.- 10 p.m. Friday, May 4
WHERE: Clash Dayton, 521 E. 5th St., Dayton
INFO: Facebook
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Credit: Mike's Bike Park
Credit: Mike's Bike Park
2. May the Fourth (be with you) at Mike’s Indoor Bike Park
Dayton’s premiere indoor bike park is encouraging its patrons to wear their most ‘out of this world’ Star Wars apparel for a discounted entrance to the park. Wearing a Star Wars costume or clothing gets you admittance to Mike’s for $10 from 6 p.m. to close. There will also be a costume contest for the best “Galactic” outfit at 9 p.m.
“Be here or a Nerf Herder you shall be.”
WANT TO GO?
WHEN: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, May 4
WHERE: Mike's Bike Park, 1300 E. First Street
INFO: Facebook
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3. May the 4th Be w/ You! at Yellow Cab Tavern
Yellow Cab Tavern is celebrating May the Fourth with music that could get even Darth Vader dancing. Cherry Lee & the Hot Rod Hounds, Death By Fetish and Seth Canan & the Carriers are set to perform beginning at 9 p.m. Doors open at 8 p.m.
There is a $5 cover, as the party doubles as a fundraiser for Sideshow 13, however, if you show up in your best Star Wars apparel you can get in for free. "At least bring a light saber."
Local vendors will even be at Yellow Cab selling their handmade Star Wars themed crafts.
WANT TO GO?
WHEN: 8 p.m. Friday, May 4
WHERE: Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. 4th St, Dayton
INFO: Facebook
4. Gem City Slam
If your favorite parts of Star Wars involved intense light saber battles, this this May the fourth event is for you. The 5th annual Gem City Slam is bringing together some of the toughest athletes in the Dayton area for a night of professional fighting. Many rounds of fighting kick off with the Rockstar Pro World Championship Ladder Match, Jon Murray vs Juggernaut Jeremiah. Full details of the fight can be found on the event page. Reserved front-row tickets are only $20, while they last email RPfrontrow@gmail.com to reserve your seats. General admission is only $10 at the door.
WANT TO GO?
WHEN: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, May 4
WHERE: Rockstar Pro Arena, 1106 E. 3rd St
INFO: Facebook
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