The Brightside Dayton
@brightsidedayton.bsky.social
We are an independent venue in downtown Dayton, Ohio. We love hosting weddings, parties, concerts, film & wellness events, and more! Visit thebrightsidedayton.com for our list of upcoming events or thebrightsideweddings.com for info on renting our space!
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December 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Hey music fans! We want you to know that since it's a bit cold this wknd, we're changing a couple things to get you inside faster! Enter on 3rd St (not our normal entrance off the parking lot). There will not be a food truck. You're welcome to bring snacks with you (just no outside beverages).
December 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Hey music fans! We want you to know that since it's a bit cold this wknd, we're changing a couple things to get you inside faster! Enter on 3rd St (not our normal entrance off the parking lot). There will not be a food truck. You're welcome to bring snacks with you (just no outside beverages).
December 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Relax and rejuvenate on Sunday, Dec 14th, with calming sounds at Sacred Sunday’s sound bowl session with Exhale! 🧘 Get tickets and info here!
www.eventbrite.com/e/sacred-sun...
www.eventbrite.com/e/sacred-sun...
December 11, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Relax and rejuvenate on Sunday, Dec 14th, with calming sounds at Sacred Sunday’s sound bowl session with Exhale! 🧘 Get tickets and info here!
www.eventbrite.com/e/sacred-sun...
www.eventbrite.com/e/sacred-sun...
📣 THIS WEDNESDAY! Looking for a fun way to embrace the holiday spirit? 🧝 Join us on December 10th for a special movie night with Dayton Dinner Theater, featuring the delightful story of Buddy the Elf. 🎟️ Get your tickets here ⬇️
www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/elf-m...
www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/elf-m...
December 9, 2025 at 3:38 AM
📣 THIS WEDNESDAY! Looking for a fun way to embrace the holiday spirit? 🧝 Join us on December 10th for a special movie night with Dayton Dinner Theater, featuring the delightful story of Buddy the Elf. 🎟️ Get your tickets here ⬇️
www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/elf-m...
www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/elf-m...
Clash & Mary Katherine are hosting their "Creepy Christmas Dayton" THIS SUNDAY! Discover unusual items and vintage gifts at this one-of-a-kind holiday bazaar.
FREE to attend on Sunday, Dec 7th from 12pm - 5pm.
FREE to attend on Sunday, Dec 7th from 12pm - 5pm.
December 7, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Clash & Mary Katherine are hosting their "Creepy Christmas Dayton" THIS SUNDAY! Discover unusual items and vintage gifts at this one-of-a-kind holiday bazaar.
FREE to attend on Sunday, Dec 7th from 12pm - 5pm.
FREE to attend on Sunday, Dec 7th from 12pm - 5pm.
Dayton Magazine's "Best of Dayton" event is happening this Tuesday! Get ready to celebrate the best local businesses, restaurants, and experiences Dayton has to offer. Who’s most excited?? Best of Dayton 2025 is going to be the best one yet! Tix here! 👇
www.thedaytonmagazine.com/best-of-dayt...
www.thedaytonmagazine.com/best-of-dayt...
December 6, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Dayton Magazine's "Best of Dayton" event is happening this Tuesday! Get ready to celebrate the best local businesses, restaurants, and experiences Dayton has to offer. Who’s most excited?? Best of Dayton 2025 is going to be the best one yet! Tix here! 👇
www.thedaytonmagazine.com/best-of-dayt...
www.thedaytonmagazine.com/best-of-dayt...
Relax and rejuvenate on Sunday, Dec 14th, with calming sounds at Sacred Sunday’s sound bowl session with Exhale! 🧘 Get tickets and info here!
www.eventbrite.com/e/sacred-sun...
www.eventbrite.com/e/sacred-sun...
December 3, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Relax and rejuvenate on Sunday, Dec 14th, with calming sounds at Sacred Sunday’s sound bowl session with Exhale! 🧘 Get tickets and info here!
www.eventbrite.com/e/sacred-sun...
www.eventbrite.com/e/sacred-sun...
Only one week to go till Dayton Magazine's "Best of Dayton" event! Get ready to celebrate the best local businesses, restaurants, and experiences Dayton has to offer. Best of Dayton 2025 is going to be the best one yet! Tickets available 👇
www.thedaytonmagazine.com/best-of-dayt...
www.thedaytonmagazine.com/best-of-dayt...
December 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Only one week to go till Dayton Magazine's "Best of Dayton" event! Get ready to celebrate the best local businesses, restaurants, and experiences Dayton has to offer. Best of Dayton 2025 is going to be the best one yet! Tickets available 👇
www.thedaytonmagazine.com/best-of-dayt...
www.thedaytonmagazine.com/best-of-dayt...
We want to alert our music fans that our scheduled show on Wed, Dec 3rd featuring Richard Smith & Jim McCutcheon has been canceled due to illness. We're wishing Richard a speedy recovery!
December 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
We want to alert our music fans that our scheduled show on Wed, Dec 3rd featuring Richard Smith & Jim McCutcheon has been canceled due to illness. We're wishing Richard a speedy recovery!
This week at The Brightside! Join us for PechaKucha on Thur eve (short talks, free to attend), a rockin' EMO show on Friday ($17 adv), & Sunday, a Creepy Christmas holiday shopping event from your friends at Clash (free to attend)! Get tickets & info @ thebrightsidedayton.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:48 PM
This week at The Brightside! Join us for PechaKucha on Thur eve (short talks, free to attend), a rockin' EMO show on Friday ($17 adv), & Sunday, a Creepy Christmas holiday shopping event from your friends at Clash (free to attend)! Get tickets & info @ thebrightsidedayton.com
❄️ Feeling cozy? We are! This winter - we're hosting "The Princess Bride" - the ultimate chicken-noodle-for-the-soul movie! 👸 Join us for this fun evening together w a screening of this beloved film, plus trivia, tasty food, & drinks - & costumes! ✨
Tix: www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/the-p...
Tix: www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/the-p...
December 1, 2025 at 12:36 AM
❄️ Feeling cozy? We are! This winter - we're hosting "The Princess Bride" - the ultimate chicken-noodle-for-the-soul movie! 👸 Join us for this fun evening together w a screening of this beloved film, plus trivia, tasty food, & drinks - & costumes! ✨
Tix: www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/the-p...
Tix: www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/the-p...
NYE SILENT DISCO ticket on sale now!
$15 - Visit daytonsilentdisco.com 21+
$15 - Visit daytonsilentdisco.com 21+
November 30, 2025 at 3:35 AM
NYE SILENT DISCO ticket on sale now!
$15 - Visit daytonsilentdisco.com 21+
$15 - Visit daytonsilentdisco.com 21+
Are you a music fan who loves coming to check out new bands? This is the deal for you!! $50 season pass for all 7 weeks of Dayton Battle of the Bands (Jan 15 - March 7). Just $7.50 per show! This deal is ONLY good through Cyber Monday! Get tickets here: tickets.venuepilot.com/e/dayton-bat...
November 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Are you a music fan who loves coming to check out new bands? This is the deal for you!! $50 season pass for all 7 weeks of Dayton Battle of the Bands (Jan 15 - March 7). Just $7.50 per show! This deal is ONLY good through Cyber Monday! Get tickets here: tickets.venuepilot.com/e/dayton-bat...
🎸 BLACK FRIDAY: $50 Series Pass = ALL 6 weeks + Finale!
Just $7.14/show (save $60!)
VIP tables: $300 for 2 (save $50, limited qty)
Sale: Fri 9:30am - Mon midnight
Support local music 🤘
www.handstamp.com/e/dayton-bat...
#DaytonMusic #BlackFriday
Just $7.14/show (save $60!)
VIP tables: $300 for 2 (save $50, limited qty)
Sale: Fri 9:30am - Mon midnight
Support local music 🤘
www.handstamp.com/e/dayton-bat...
#DaytonMusic #BlackFriday
November 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
🎸 BLACK FRIDAY: $50 Series Pass = ALL 6 weeks + Finale!
Just $7.14/show (save $60!)
VIP tables: $300 for 2 (save $50, limited qty)
Sale: Fri 9:30am - Mon midnight
Support local music 🤘
www.handstamp.com/e/dayton-bat...
#DaytonMusic #BlackFriday
Just $7.14/show (save $60!)
VIP tables: $300 for 2 (save $50, limited qty)
Sale: Fri 9:30am - Mon midnight
Support local music 🤘
www.handstamp.com/e/dayton-bat...
#DaytonMusic #BlackFriday
Happy Thanksgiving from The Brightside! 🍁
Today we’re looking on the bright side - gathering with loved ones, sharing good food, and celebrating all we have to be grateful for.
Wishing you a warm, joyful holiday filled with light, laughter, and plenty of reasons to shine.✨
Today we’re looking on the bright side - gathering with loved ones, sharing good food, and celebrating all we have to be grateful for.
Wishing you a warm, joyful holiday filled with light, laughter, and plenty of reasons to shine.✨
November 27, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from The Brightside! 🍁
Today we’re looking on the bright side - gathering with loved ones, sharing good food, and celebrating all we have to be grateful for.
Wishing you a warm, joyful holiday filled with light, laughter, and plenty of reasons to shine.✨
Today we’re looking on the bright side - gathering with loved ones, sharing good food, and celebrating all we have to be grateful for.
Wishing you a warm, joyful holiday filled with light, laughter, and plenty of reasons to shine.✨
It's a HOLIDAY SURPRISE! We're announcing the Bands for the 2026 Dayton Battle of the Bands a week early! 🥳 Congrats to all the bands that made it in for this musical celebration. Thank you to ALL the bands that applied. 👏
TICKETS go on sale this Friday! 🎟️
TICKETS go on sale this Friday! 🎟️
November 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
It's a HOLIDAY SURPRISE! We're announcing the Bands for the 2026 Dayton Battle of the Bands a week early! 🥳 Congrats to all the bands that made it in for this musical celebration. Thank you to ALL the bands that applied. 👏
TICKETS go on sale this Friday! 🎟️
TICKETS go on sale this Friday! 🎟️
Look who is coming back to The Brightside?! I'm so excited for this show - 2 of our faves at the holidays: ekoostik hookah & Subterranean! Tickets on sale now for this Friday, Dec 12th show here: tickets.venuepilot.com/e/ekoostik-h...
November 24, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Look who is coming back to The Brightside?! I'm so excited for this show - 2 of our faves at the holidays: ekoostik hookah & Subterranean! Tickets on sale now for this Friday, Dec 12th show here: tickets.venuepilot.com/e/ekoostik-h...
Did you know we have a sister company in the same building? Bloombeads / Freezeframe is located in our SW corner with a new entrance on 3rd St! They preserve special flowers from weddings, memorials, & life events into jewelry & 3-dim art. Get info @ bloombeads.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:14 AM
Did you know we have a sister company in the same building? Bloombeads / Freezeframe is located in our SW corner with a new entrance on 3rd St! They preserve special flowers from weddings, memorials, & life events into jewelry & 3-dim art. Get info @ bloombeads.com
Story Slam Dayton is a week earlier in December, due to the holidays... 🎄 Join us for this "Celebration" event for just $5 advance! Get tickets and info at thebrightsidedayton.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Story Slam Dayton is a week earlier in December, due to the holidays... 🎄 Join us for this "Celebration" event for just $5 advance! Get tickets and info at thebrightsidedayton.com
Who says the holidays can't be funky? 🦀🎄
A VERY CRABBY CHRISTMAS ft. crabswithoutlegs + Dairy Family
Dec 18 | Doors 7pm | All Ages
Info & Tickets: www.thebrightsidedayton.com/event-detail...
A VERY CRABBY CHRISTMAS ft. crabswithoutlegs + Dairy Family
Dec 18 | Doors 7pm | All Ages
Info & Tickets: www.thebrightsidedayton.com/event-detail...
November 22, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Who says the holidays can't be funky? 🦀🎄
A VERY CRABBY CHRISTMAS ft. crabswithoutlegs + Dairy Family
Dec 18 | Doors 7pm | All Ages
Info & Tickets: www.thebrightsidedayton.com/event-detail...
A VERY CRABBY CHRISTMAS ft. crabswithoutlegs + Dairy Family
Dec 18 | Doors 7pm | All Ages
Info & Tickets: www.thebrightsidedayton.com/event-detail...
📣 We can confirm the rumors are true! 📣 We’re so thrilled to be hosting a fabulous trifecta of Dayton rock’n’roll on Saturday, December 13th! 🎶 Andrew Gabbard / The Motel Beds / Me Time are all together for one very special evening! 🤘
Tickets are on sale now: www.handstamp.com/e/andy-gabba...
Tickets are on sale now: www.handstamp.com/e/andy-gabba...
November 16, 2025 at 6:32 PM
📣 We can confirm the rumors are true! 📣 We’re so thrilled to be hosting a fabulous trifecta of Dayton rock’n’roll on Saturday, December 13th! 🎶 Andrew Gabbard / The Motel Beds / Me Time are all together for one very special evening! 🤘
Tickets are on sale now: www.handstamp.com/e/andy-gabba...
Tickets are on sale now: www.handstamp.com/e/andy-gabba...
Clash & Mary Katherine are hosting their "Creepy Christmas Dayton" at The Brightside! Discover unusual items and vintage gifts at this one-of-a-kind holiday bazaar.
FREE to attend on Sunday, Dec 7th from 12pm - 5pm.
FREE to attend on Sunday, Dec 7th from 12pm - 5pm.
November 16, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Clash & Mary Katherine are hosting their "Creepy Christmas Dayton" at The Brightside! Discover unusual items and vintage gifts at this one-of-a-kind holiday bazaar.
FREE to attend on Sunday, Dec 7th from 12pm - 5pm.
FREE to attend on Sunday, Dec 7th from 12pm - 5pm.
Our Open House is coming up on Tuesday! If you're planning a special event - wedding, birthday, shower, corporate party, etc - join us on November 18th from 5:30 - 7:30pm to see if our venue is the right fit!
November 15, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Our Open House is coming up on Tuesday! If you're planning a special event - wedding, birthday, shower, corporate party, etc - join us on November 18th from 5:30 - 7:30pm to see if our venue is the right fit!
Did you know we have a sister company in the same building? Bloombeads / Freezeframe is located in our SW corner with a new entrance on 3rd St! They preserve special flowers from weddings, memorials, & life events into jewelry & 3-dim art. Get info @ bloombeads.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Did you know we have a sister company in the same building? Bloombeads / Freezeframe is located in our SW corner with a new entrance on 3rd St! They preserve special flowers from weddings, memorials, & life events into jewelry & 3-dim art. Get info @ bloombeads.com