Notable Arts and Entertainment Events in Dayton June 14-16, 2024
When: Until June 16th; Performances take place at 8pm on Friday, 2pm and 8pm on Saturday and 1pm and 6:30pm on Sunday.
Where: Schuster Center, 1 W. Second St.
Details: This blockbuster musical set on a Greek island about a young girl inviting her three would-be parents to her wedding features classic ABBA songs like “Money, Money, Money,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “Knowing Me, Knowing You.” “Dancing Queen” and “The Winner Takes It All”.
Cost: $29 to $119
More information: 937-228-3630 or www.daytonlive.org
2. Eleventh concert: UE with Sugar Bear
When: 7pm on Saturday, June 15th
Where: Levitt Dayton Pavilion, 134 S. Main St.
Details: Since the Grammy-nominated hit “Da Butt” in 1988, EU has been a force in the DC Go-Go scene. The group is led by Sugar Bear, who received the Chuck Brown Foundation’s LEGEND Award in 2021.
Cost: Free
More information: LevittDayton.org
3. Pride of Kettering
When: 4pm to 8pm, Friday, June 14
Where: Delco Park, 1700 Delco Park, Kettering
Details: Enjoy the artists, with local talent and special guest artists, as well as a wide variety of vendors offering unique products and services. Also expect a variety of food trucks and connect with community organizations dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ rights and causes.
Cost: Free
More information: ketteringohiopridecoalition.org
4. Versailles Bird Days
When: June 14th to 16th; From 9:30 am to midnight on Friday, from 7 am to midnight on Saturday and from 9 am to 11 pm on Sunday.
Where: 459 S. Center St., Versailles
Details: The theme of the 2024 festival is “Birds of the Caribbean”. The festival is always packed with lots of activities for people of all ages, including a cruise, chicken dinners, frisbee tournament, vendors, contests, flower show, art and photography show, and chicken eating contests.
Cost: Free
More information: versaillespoultrydays.com
5. Dayton Seafood Festival
When: 5pm to 9pm, Saturday, June 15
Where: Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St., Dayton
Details: Enjoy tons of crab, shrimp, lobster and more from some of your favorite food trucks.
Cost: Free entry
More information: yellowcabtavern. with
6. Joey Fatone and AJ McLean
When: 8pm, Saturday, June 15
Where: Fraze Pavilion, 695 Lincoln Park Blvd., Kettering
Details: *NSYNC’s Fatone and Backstreet Boys’ McLean join forces to sing popular songs from their respective boy bands.
Cost: $80 for orchestra seats. $55 for lawn and terrace seating.
More information: 937-296-3300 or fraze.com
7. Dayton Burger Week
When: Until June 15th
Where: Various locations in the Dayton region
Details: Dayton Burger Week ends with several Dayton area restaurants and chefs offering handcrafted burgers along with a selection of sides and specials.
Cost: Several
More information: dineoutdayton. with
8. Simply Queen
When: 7pm, Friday, June 14
Where: Leonard, 8100 Clyo Rd., Centerville
Details: Simply Queen returns to Centerville to sing Queen’s greatest hits as part of Centerville’s 2024 Summer Concert Series.
Cost: Free
More information: centervilleohio.gov
9. Dear Torry
When: June 14th to 15th; 7:30 pm Friday and 6:30 pm and 9 pm Saturday
Where: Dayton Funny Bone, 88 Plum St. Ste, 200, at The Greene, Beavercreek
Details: Comedian Guy Torry has been seen on BET’s “Comic View,” Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend,” “Showtime at the Apollo” and “Russell Simmons: Def Comedy Jam,” where he made his stand-up debut for the national public. He also hosted the hugely successful 52-city comedy tour, The Kings of Comedy, which grossed over $37 million.
Cost: $24
More information: 937-429-5233 or dayton.funnybone.com
10. Warrant: Let the Good Times Rock Tour
When: 7:30 pm, Friday, June 14
Where: Rose Music Center at The Heights, 6800 Executive Blvd., Huber Heights
Details: American rock band Warrant will be joined by special guests FireHouse and BULLETBOYS. Warrant is best known for his debut album “Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich”, with hits such as “Down Boys”, “Sometimes She Cries” and the smash hit “Heaven”.
Cost: $37.50 to $73.50
More information: 937-610-0288 or rosemusiccenter.com