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7 days ago
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Mixtape Pride Festival coming soon in Dayton
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – As LGBT+ Pride Month starts, Heartsiq's iconic Mixtape festival is coming soon. The festival is hosted by Heartsiq, a local queer-focused arts and entertainment group. Which hosts multiple live music and visual arts events, notably 'Queeraoke' events at The Oregon Express every month. The fest will be on Saturday, June 7, at The Brightside on E. 3rd St. There will be artists, live musicians, DJs and MCs on multiple stages. Trotwood citywide garage sale to kick off soon 'We've changed the game this year for Pride,' said Heartsiq Partner, Kacie Clover. 'Get ready for a local vendors market, a DJ rave room with go-go dancers, a talk show, local acts, and so much more.' The founder of Heartsiq and Springfield native, Ky Heart, shared her thoughts on the need for Pride in 2025. 'We need Pride now more than ever. Queer joy is important. Queer joy is necessary. Queer joy is revolutionary,' said Heart. 'We're here and we're not going anywhere. This festival is going to be Heartsiq like you've never seen it before.' Organizers stressed the importance of Pride events being for everyone. 'The definition of queer people and queer identities is always growing,' said Clover. 'Heartsiq is a home for every single person.' Versailles Poultry Days Festival to host 20+ live performances Doors open at 5 p.m. The performance schedule is as follows: Side A – The Ballroom Stage, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. DJ FEZ DJ Sexbox Illwin Side B – Bar Stage, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Leggy Trade Like Qualities Izzie Morrow Bonus Track – Vendor Area, 5 p.m. to midnight. There will be dozens of local vendors, a maker's market and an art gallery. Strawberry-themed event coming to Xenia in June Burlesque Dancers Cinnamon Spell Delusiona Grandeur Elixir The Enigma Eris Minx Ethera Gertrude the Cherry Glad Ala Jara Indica Blows Kiara the Bearded Beauty Magnus Lovesong Moon Lyte Ophelia Plenty Rude Burlesque Thrillda Swinton Zinnia Butterfly There's a variety of ticket options available here: Single ticket: $12 (In advance) 5-ticket pack: $50 (In advance) Door ticket: $15 The Brightside Music and Events Venue is located at 905 E. 3rd St., Dayton. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
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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. Where to find Lent fish fry events in the Miami Valley 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. Over 20 million books delivered to kids in Ohio 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. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
