50 events to keep you busy in Dayton this October
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Fall is here with numerous events taking place for the whole family as well as your canine companions. If you like candy, pumpkins, festivals, comedy shows and all things spooky, this list is for you.
COMEDY 1. Last Realtor Standing
The Women’s Council of Realtors will present this comedy show at the Dayton Funny Bone, 88 Plum St. No. 200, Beavercreek, on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. The comedians performing are local realtors. The event raises money for the Future Leaders FUNd. Cost: $40. More info: 937-429-5233 or www.dayton.funnybone.com.
2. Reginald ‘Bruh Man’ Ballard
Ballard is an American character actor and comedian from Galveston, Texas, who is probably best known as “Bruh Man from the Fifth Floor” in the Fox sitcom “Martin.” He’ll stop at Wiley’s Comedy Club, 101 Pine St., Dayton, on Friday, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. Cost: $25. More info: 937-224-5653 or www. wileyscomedy.com.
3. Eddie B’s Teachers Only Comedy Tour
Come hear Eddie B.’s uncensored and hysterically realistic portrayal of a teacher’s hectic life, from the point of view of an actual teacher. Saturday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton Cost: $40-$55. More info: 937-228-3630 or www.daytonlive.org.
4. Laughing for a Cure
This comedy show features Leyla Ingalls, Shinkey and Karinne Turnbow at the Dayton Funny Bone, 88 Plum St. No. 200, Beavercreek, on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. There will be a gift basket raffle and a 50/50 raffle. A portion of the process will be donated to Pink Ribbon Good. Cost: $20. More info: 937-429-5233 or www.dayton.funnybone.com.
5. Jeff Dunham
Dunham has shattered ratings with his broadcast specials, global tours and a best-selling autobiography. He will perform at the Nutter Center, 3640 Col. Glenn Highway, Dayton, on Friday, Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. Cost: $55.50. More info: 937-775-1000 or www.nuttercenter.com.
COMMUNITY EVENTS 6. Dayton Pagan Pride Day
People of all ages and spiritual backgrounds are welcome to this event. Activities include a Pagan ceremony, information booths from local charities, vendors with crafts and a broad range of items, plus authors and speakers. The event will be held at Fairborn Community Park, 691 E. Dayton-Yellow Springs Road, Fairborn, on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cost: Free. More info: www.ppd.daytonpagancoalition.org.
7. Breaking the Cycle Fundraising Breakfast
This Artemis Center benefit raises funds to provide vital direct services to domestic violence survivors and their children. The breakfast w will be held at Sinclair Conference Center, 444 W. Third St., Building 12, Dayton, on Thursday, Oct. 12 from 8-9 a.m. Cost: Free. More info: www. artemiscenter.org.
8. Troops & Treats
Enjoy dressing in costume, trick-ortreating and playing games at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, 1100
Spaatz St., Dayton, on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost: Free. More info: 937-255-3286 or www. nationalmusuem.af.mil.
9. Front Street Halloween Market
Explore the studios, galleries, historical buildings and boutiques. Kids can enjoy pumpkin painting and the trick-or-treat trail. There will also be food trucks and live music. Front Street studios, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, on Sunday, Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: Free. More info: 937-331-9061 or www.frontstreet.art.
10. ‘Josh Gates Live: An Evening of Ghosts, Monsters,
and Tales of Adventure’
Join explorer, author and investigator Josh Gates from Discovery Channel’s smash-hit series “Expedition Unknown” and Syfy’s “Destination Truth” for an evening of adventure. Gates will share lore and legends from his most spine-tingling expeditions. Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton. Cost: $40-$120. More info: 937-228-3630 or www.daytonlive.org.
11. Cruise-in and Craft Fair
Enjoy classic cars, crafts, food and raffles at the VFW Post and Auxiliary
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