Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of July.
Good morning, Dayton.
The Montgomery County Fair kicked off Sunday with traditional food vendors, rides, and animal barns available all week.
New events—like a drone show at dusk and a professional wrestling night at 7 p.m.—add extra appeal while admission is $10 with free parking and free grandstand events.
Dayton will host many events in July including comedy nights at Gallery and shows at the Funny Bone — community festivals, outdoor camps, and local concerts will offer family fun and varied ticket prices.
The month’s schedule runs from fairs and food fests starting as early as this week to theater and music performances later in July.
Firefighters used a tactical burn at a vacant home in Dayton, and officials said the fire did not spread to nearby buildings (with no injuries reported).
Firefighters extinguished flames at a Dayton apartment building on July 6 — local officials are investigating the cause.
Thunderdome Restaurant Group plans to bring its fast-casual chain CityBird to Dayton as it found a potential site and seeks an owner-operator and franchise partners for up to five locations—an effort to expand its brand in the region.
Two people were hospitalized at Miami Valley Hospital with gunshot wounds early Sunday morning after being shot on the 40 block of Marathon Ave — officials are actively investigating the incident.
Montgomery County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services launched the L.O.S.S.
Teams program in June to support those who lost a loved one to suicide by offering immediate and long-term help— a public information session will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. at 409 E. Monument Ave in Dayton to share program details and enlist volunteers.
Free Concert at North Park: Brass Tracks
7-9 p.m. — North Park — Free entry — Experience a high-energy performance from Brass Tracks with a lively horn section and food trucks on site.
EMO Night with Flicker // Fade
11:30 PM — The Brightside — Ticket info TBA — Experience a live band playing the best of emo, pop-punk, and Warped Tour era music.
Front Street Art Hop
5-9 p.m. — Front Street — Free admission — Explore nearly 100 artist studios, galleries, and boutiques while enjoying live music and food.
Yoga in The Park — Speakeasy Yoga
10-11 a.m. — RiverScape MetroPark — Free entry — Enjoy energizing outdoor yoga sessions with Tori Reynolds under the pavilion.
Dayton Mac & Cheese Fest
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. — The Brightside — Free entry — Indulge in a wide variety of mac n' cheese dishes from local food trucks at this family-friendly food festival.
Black Box Improv's KidProv Summer Camp
8 a.m. — The Black Box Improv Theater — Check website for pricing — A lively summer camp fostering creativity and comedy for teens aged 13-17.
Free Concert Featuring A Vicious Cycle
7-9 p.m. — North Park — Free event — Enjoy a nostalgic evening of '90s rock and alt music performed live.
Sunset at the Market
5-8 p.m. — 2nd Street Market — Free entry — Enjoy dining, live music, and shopping while soaking in the sunset at this community event.
Carlene Carter Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion Dayton — Tickets required — Experience the vibrant sounds of Carlene Carter, a legacy of country music, live in concert.
Gem City Comic Con
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. & 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Marriott at the University of Dayton — Admission details not specified — Immerse yourself in comics and creativity at this family-friendly event.
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