Aug 21 Thursday
Freakquency is a "Funk Fusion" band from Dayton, Ohio that started in 2015. It has existed in various iterations since then, but the finalized quartet of musicians was set in 2022. Freakquency's music is as varied as the backgrounds of its musicians; from hip hop and R&B, to jazz and blues, to metal and hardcore, and of course Dayton funk, all blended to make killer music! Freakquency shows could charitably be described as a "rollercoaster", going from smooth, to heavy, to dance, but ALWAYS funky. This combination led Freakquency to win the Dayton Battle Of The Bands in 2024! Call the music whatever you like, but it is undeniably and always Freakquency.
Aug 20 Wednesday
Are you looking for a fun and unique autumn activity? Then come to our Pumpkin Blow! With help from our professional glass artists, you can blow your own pumpkin from hot molten glass. Everyone must be 5 years or older to participate. It's scheduled in 30 minute increments per person and reservations are required. Pumpkins will be ready for pick up in 7 days but shipping is also available. Experience the wonder that is glassblown art this fall season with your loved ones!
LaunchPad is a free, monthly event series designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, creatives, and startup founders looking to grow, learn, and connect.
August 21 – Business Operations: Customer validation, value proposition, and other critical business planning.
Matthew Veryser: Customer ValidationLeKeisha Grant: Value PropositionExpert Panel: Critical steps that set you up for success early on—or how to go back to basics when you hit challenges. Featuring: Matthew Veryser, LeKeisha Grant. Moderator: Coming Soon.
Meet the Clark County Master Gardener Volunteers in the Garden for an event called Boost Your Body, Mind, and Spirit on Thursday, August 21st from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. at the Wingert Tossey Pavilion located at Snyder Park Gardens and Arboretum. During this event you will take a short stroll through SPGA on the newly added sidewalks. To then regroup back at the pavilion for a presentation/exercise on Dance and its benefits. This series is part of the MGV “Meet Me in the Garden” program featuring garden education, musical performances, and wellness offerings. There is no fee to participate, but donations will be accepted to help support future programming. For more events and more Boost Your Body, Mind, and Spirit dates visit go.osu.edu/clarkmgvmeetmeingarden
Come learn about Edible Flowers including culinary uses such as making flower sprinkles, flower butters, and flower syrups on August 21st from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Snyder Park Gardens and Arboretum in the Garden of Eatin’. During this time, we will go over how to select, process, and store edible flowers. Participants will have the opportunity to taste a variety of edible flower-infused items and have the chance to practice making their own to take home. There is no fee to participate, but donations will be accepted to help support future programming.
Aug 22 Friday
At Dayton Vintage Dance, we socially dance many types of historical and modern dances. Our emphasis is typically on having fun with partnered social dances, but we also do set dances, circle dances, line dances, and solo dances as well.
Our normal mode of operation is as a one-room schoolhouse. This allows novice dancers to be paired with experienced dancers which helps novice dancers learn dances much more quickly than if they were to be paired with other novices and encourages experienced dancers to focus on clear communication and flexibility in dance. Occasionally the classes are broken into groups if specialized topics are being taught that aren't suitable for all.
All levels and styles of dancers are welcome.
Our lessons are regularly attended by dancers ranging in skill from novice to workshop instructor.
Schedule:
Every Friday except for select holidays
Sign-in: 7:45PM - 8:00PM
Lesson: 8:00PM - 9:00PM
Open Dance: 9:00PM-10:00PM
Students are welcome to enter through the front door or the back door. The lessons and dance will be in the main ballroom. Go straight down the hallway through either door and you can't miss it.
Aug 23 Saturday
This is the fifth annual Ohio Valley Orchid Fest. The goal of the event is to bring high quality orchids, both for sale and display as well as quality information about how to grow orchids to the general public and the orchid hobbyist in a fun, family friendly environment!
The event is a partnership between Emmanuel Lutheran Church, the Miami Valley Orchid Society, the Mid America Orchid Congress and the American Orchid Society.
The Ohio Valley Orchid Fest is open to the public including:
Orchid Sales Area
Repotting Demos and Q&A with Orchid Experts
Orchid Show
and fun activities for the entire family all weekend!
Aug 24 Sunday