Entertainment

There’s always something entertaining going on in Dayton or its surroundings.

Dayton’s Oregon Historic District
In New Orleans it’s Bourbon Street, in Memphis it’s Beale Street, and in Dayton it’s Fifth Street. Restaurants, clubs, bars & galleries, bring the district alive every night of the year. Special celebrations include St. Patrick’s Day, Halloween and summer Rock concerts.

LIVE MUSIC
Canal Street Tavern (Alternative, Acoustic, Rock) Dayton (461-9343)
Gilly’s (Jazz, R&B, Reggae) Dayton (228-8414)
Nite Owl (Rock, Alternative) Dayton (223-0450)
Pacchia’s (Jazz, Blues) Dayton (341-5050)

DINNER THEATER AND COMEDY CLUBS
La Comedia, Springboro (1-800-677-9505)
Jokers Comedy Cafe, Washington Township (433-5233)
Wiley’s, Dayton (224-5653)

PERFORMANCE VENUES
Ervin J. Nutter Center - Ranked as one of the top 10 performance venues in the nation with 10-15,000 seats. Fairborn (775-4789)
Hara Arena - If it doesn’t play the Nutter, you can bet it will be at the smaller Hara arena. Harrison Township, (278-4776)
Dayton Convention Center - From Auto shows to Pork conventions, the convention center sees it all. Dayton (333-4700)

SPECTACLES
Blue Jacket - The moving outdoor drama is performed daily June through September just outside
Xenia. (376-4318)
The Ohio Renaissance Festival - The largest in the nation. Real jousts, wandering minstrels, damsels, and smoked turkey legs to die for. Harveysburg (late summer)

AMUSEMENT PARKS
Paramount’s King’s Island - Just a half-hour south of Dayton, the largest seasonal amusement park in the nation is open May through September. (1-800-288-0808)
The Beach - 35 acres of sensational water attractions, next to King’s Island. Bring your suits! (1-800-398-7946)