Weekend events around Dayton: March 21
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — As we officially enter springtime and the season of new beginnings, there are so many fun things to do this weekend! 2 NEWS has compiled a list of events happening around the Miami Valley.
Watercolor Exhibit by Linda Hart: 8 a.m., Springboro Performing Arts Center. Meet and greet a highly awarded local artist. Learn more.
Social Vintage Dancing: 7:45 p.m., Dayton Vintage Dance. $5. Have you ever wanted to learn how to dance? Learn more.
Heartsiq's Queer Icon Dance Party: 8 p.m., Brightside Event and Music Venue. $15. An 18+ costume party where guests are encouraged to dress as LGBTQ+ icons. Learn more.
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Saturdays in Sycamore: Volunteer Opportunity: 9 a.m., Sycamore Trails Park. Join the Sycamore Trails Park improvement project. Learn more.
Spring Photos in the Garden: 10 a.m., Cox Arboretum MetroPark. $20 An 18+ photography walk, where all skill levels — beginners to experts — are welcome. Registration is required. Learn more.
Intergenerational Band Concert: 4 p.m., Roger Glass Center for the Arts. Hear music from Chaminade-Julienne High School's band and UD New Horizons groups. Learn more.
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The Rose Room: A Women's Healing Circle: 1 p.m., Temple of the Rebel Goddess, 400 Linden Ave. Ste. 245. A place to talk about personal struggles and triumphs among supportive women. Learn more.
Astrophotography with Dr. Jack Bernstein: 2 p.m., Wright Memorial Public Library. Want to learn more about space? Registration required. Learn more.
Just Joshin' Around Trivia: 6 p.m., Crooked Handle Brewing Co. A live trivia night. Learn more.
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