Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
@venuschild.bsky.social
📤 302
📥 391
📝 574
Proud Daytonian! Loves music & random adventures. Hosts fun events at thebrightsidedayton.com
Looking for things to do in Dayton this weekend? Visit
Dayton937.com
for ideas. We also have a printed November edition available at various locations around the Miami Valley. Check it out at
Dayton937.com👇
loading . . .
Dayton937
Things to do in Dayton | Restaurants, Theatre, Music and More
https://Dayton937.com
about 5 hours ago
0
0
0
Join us for a Taylor Swift inspired dance party celebrating her entire discography on Dec 19th at The Brightside. 18+ 🧡 Advance tickets available here!
tickets.venuepilot.com/e/the-taylor...
about 9 hours ago
0
1
0
JUST ANNOUNCED! The next PechaKucha Dayton event will take place on Dec 4th at The Brightside! 😄 FREE to attend!
about 9 hours ago
0
0
0
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...
about 9 hours ago
0
0
0
We’re so thrilled to be hosting a fabulous trifecta of Dayton rock’n’roll on Saturday, December 13th! 🎶 Andrew Gabbard / Motel Beds / Me Time are all together for one very special evening of live music at The Brightside! 🤘Get tix & info here:
www.thebrightsidedayton.com/event-detail...
about 11 hours ago
0
0
0
FLICKER / FADE is back! Join us for a special show on Friday, Dec 5th! Tix $17 adv here:
www.thebrightsidedayton.com/event-detail...
1 day ago
0
0
0
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
Join us for a Taylor Swift inspired dance party celebrating her entire discography on Dec 19th at The Brightside. 18+ 🧡 Advance tickets available here!
tickets.venuepilot.com/e/the-taylor...
7 days ago
0
2
2
TONIGHT at The Brightside
3 days ago
0
1
1
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
As the year draws to a close, it's natural to reflect on what a fantastic year it has been at The Brightside. We've maintained our independence as a venue and experienced some memorable musical moments. One highlight was Nick Cassarino's performance in April! 👏
#TBT
10 days ago
0
1
1
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
DaytonDining
4 days ago
Kudos to Wheat Penny Oven and Bar who served almost 1200 free meals yesterday to our community! Doesn't that make you want to go support them as a thank you?!
0
6
1
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
The Brightside Dayton
7 days ago
❄️ Feeling cozy? We are too! On Feb 1st, Dayton Dinner Theater is hosting "The Princess Bride" Movie Party! 👸 Join us for this fun eve together w a screening of this beloved film, trivia, tasty food, & drinks - costumes encouraged! ✨ Tickets & Info:
www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/the-p...
0
1
1
Join us for a Taylor Swift inspired dance party celebrating her entire discography on Dec 19th at The Brightside. 18+ 🧡 Advance tickets available here!
tickets.venuepilot.com/e/the-taylor...
3 days ago
0
1
0
We’re so thrilled to be hosting a fabulous trifecta of Dayton rock’n’roll on Saturday, December 13th! 🎶 Andrew Gabbard / Motel Beds / Me Time are all together for one very special evening of live music at The Brightside! 🤘 Tickets are on sale now ➡️
tickets.venuepilot.com/e/andrew-gab...
3 days ago
0
0
0
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
It's HAPPENING!!!! 🤘 Relentless Fest is Back! Tickets here:
dice.fm/partner/tick...
loading . . .
Relentless Fest Tickets | $31.93 | 20 Dec @ The Brightside, Cincinnati | DICE
Relentless Fest 2025 featuring Miss May I, War of Ages, ENMY, The Crimson Armada, Goroh Doors @ 5:30pm All Ages
https://dice.fm/partner/tickets/event/wwloev-relentless-fest-20th-dec-the-brightside-dayton-tickets
7 days ago
0
2
1
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
📣 SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 British fingerstyle guitar virtuoso Richard Smith comes to The Brightside on Dec 3rd with special guest Jim McCutcheon! Join us for an unforgettable evening of world-class guitar mastery. Get tickets here! 👇
www.thebrightsidedayton.com/event-detail...
8 days ago
0
1
1
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
The Brightside Dayton
5 days ago
FLICKER / FADE is back! Join us for a special show on Friday, Dec 5th! Tix $17 adv here:
www.thebrightsidedayton.com/event-detail...
loading . . .
EMO Night with Flicker // Fade | The Brightside Venue
The ultimate emo night is here on Friday, December 5th featuring a live band playing the best of Emo* Pop-Punk* Warped Tour Era Music, and more!
https://www.thebrightsidedayton.com/event-details/emo-night-with-flicker-fade-3
0
1
1
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
Dr. J
4 days ago
Dayton's own Motel Beds with a show at
@brightsidedayton.bsky.social
on December 13th with Andy Gabbard and Me Time! A great night of fantastic music from three stellar Dayton bands!
0
2
2
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
Hey, Lovers! Are you ready for it? THE TAYLOR PARTY, the Taylor Swift Inspired Dance Party is coming to The Brightside on December 19th! ✨💃 HOW TO GO? 12/19/25 / Doors 8pm The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton Tickets $20 adv / $25 day of show Ages 18+
tickets.venuepilot.com/e/the-taylor...
8 days ago
0
1
1
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
The Brightside Dayton
7 days ago
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.
0
2
1
FLICKER / FADE is back! Join us for a special show on Friday, Dec 5th! Tix $17 adv here:
www.thebrightsidedayton.com/event-detail...
loading . . .
EMO Night with Flicker // Fade | The Brightside Venue
The ultimate emo night is here on Friday, December 5th featuring a live band playing the best of Emo* Pop-Punk* Warped Tour Era Music, and more!
https://www.thebrightsidedayton.com/event-details/emo-night-with-flicker-fade-3
5 days ago
0
0
0
British fingerstyle guitar virtuoso Richard Smith comes to The Brightside on Dec 3rd with special guest Jim McCutcheon! Join us for an unforgettable evening of world-class guitar mastery. Get tickets here! 👇
www.thebrightsidedayton.com/event-detail...
5 days ago
0
0
0
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
Dayton Daily News
8 days ago
At the Dayton Daily News, we believe everyone deserves a place at the table. Giving to Valley Food Relief helps make that possible. Your gift doesn’t just provide food — it tells our neighbors they are valued, seen, and heard.
loading . . .
Donate to Valley Food Relief to help those hungry in our community
Dear Reader,
https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/donate-to-valley-food-relief-to-help-those-hungry-in-our-community/2IUHTQVOBFHMTPFWVT6CXA7PZM/
0
1
2
💒 Our open house is 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 The Brightside is the right fit! ✨
5 days ago
0
1
0
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
The Brightside Dayton
6 days ago
🎬 The Breakfast Club turns 40! 🎬 Join us Nov 23rd at The Brightside for an epic 80's throwback: cult classic film + Blueberry Cafe breakfast + live music + trivia! Dress as your favorite character. Doors at 5:45pm. 🎟️ Tix:
www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/the-b...
loading . . .
The Breakfast Club 40th Anniversary 80’s Party Featuring Blueberry Café | Dinner Theater
Come serve a "Sunday" trapped in the Brightside with fellow 80's fans reliving their glory days and enjoying a specialty breakfast served by the famous Blueberry Cafe
https://www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/the-breakfast-club-movie-party
0
2
1
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
Tickets for Story Slam Dayton are now on sale now! The November event is happening on Nov 19th at The Brightside; and the theme is "Thankful" 🙏 $5 adv / $10 at the door here:
www.handstamp.com/e/story-slam...
7 days ago
0
2
2
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
✨ Join us for a Taylor Swift inspired dance party celebrating her entire discography on Dec 19th at The Brightside. 18+ 🧡 $20 Advance tickets available here! 👇https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/the-taylor-party-taylor-swift-night-18-2025-12-19-the-brightside-music-event-venue-dayton-90e567
loading . . .
8 days ago
0
2
1
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
Calling all musicians and live jazz enthusiasts, it's a hump day, PopUp Jazz Jam! All levels are welcome! Stiver's Jazz Ensemble will bring a short set before the jam. Bring your instrument and sit in with our rhythm section! Wed, Nov 19th at 7 pm at The Brightside $10 cover at the door All ages!
8 days ago
0
2
2
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
JUST ANNOUNCED! The next PechaKucha Dayton event will take place on Dec 4th at The Brightside! 😄 FREE to attend!
13 days ago
0
2
1
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
The Brightside Dayton
7 days ago
📣 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...
0
2
1
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
Join us for the first-ever “A Very Crabby Christmas” featuring two amazing Ohio bands: crabswithoutlegs and Dairy Family! These jazz-fusion, funk inspired original bands are putting together a special holiday show that you won’t want to miss on Dec 18th! Tickets:
www.handstamp.com/e/a-very-cra...
10 days ago
0
1
2
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
We're thrilled to host a Blues-focused eve w our friends Eric Jerardi & Noah Wotherspoon! Join us on Thur, Nov 20th @ 7:30pm at The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton) Show @ 7:30pm / Tickets $20 in adv
www.thebrightsidedayton.com/event-detail...
11 days ago
0
3
2
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
Chris
7 days ago
Sending thoughts and prayers to everyone having a hard time with TAB playing too many Phish songs
5
22
1
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
DaytonDining
7 days ago
Free pizza today starting at noon!
dayton937.com/dayton-dinin...
loading . . .
Roma’s offering FREE Pizza Sunday
Labi Troni, founder, owner, and operator of Roma’s Pizza and Pasta on 282 W. Central Ave. in Springboro will be giving away 200 16″ cheese pizza’s (that’s 8 large slices) on…
https://dayton937.com/dayton-dining/romas-offering-free-pizza-sunday.html
0
2
1
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
The Brightside Dayton
7 days ago
This week! LOTS of fun stuff happening at The Brightside! Tue 11/18 - Open House! 💒 Wed 11/19 (SideDoor) - Story Slam 🗣️ Wed 11/19 (Bar) - Jazz Jam 🎺 Thur 11/20 - Blues Fest w Eric & Noah 🎸 Sun 11/23 - Dayton Dinner Theater "The Breakfast Club" Movie Party! 🎞️ Get tix & info @
thebrightsidedayton.com
loading . . .
Music Venue | The Brightside Music And Event Venue | Dayton
The venue for music lovers by music lovers, and the home of original live music and events in Dayton Ohio.
https://thebrightsidedayton.com
0
2
1
Join us for a Taylor Swift inspired dance party celebrating her entire discography on Dec 19th at The Brightside. 18+ 🧡 Advance tickets available here!
tickets.venuepilot.com/e/the-taylor...
7 days ago
0
2
2
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
❄️ Feeling cozy? We are too! This winter - we're hosting "The Princess Bride" - the ultimate chicken-noodle-for-the-soul movie right when we need it! 👸 Join us for this fun eve w a screening, plus trivia, tasty food & drinks + costumes! ✨ Tickets & Info:
www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/the-p...
13 days ago
0
2
1
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
📣 Crabswithoutlegs has a NEW song - have you checked it out yet? 👇
crabswithoutlegs.bandcamp.com/track/easy-f...
loading . . .
Easy ft. Eleanor Dakota & canvisluv, by crabswithoutlegs
track by crabswithoutlegs
https://crabswithoutlegs.bandcamp.com/track/easy-ft-eleanor-dakota-canvisluv
13 days ago
0
4
1
It's HAPPENING!!!! 🤘 Relentless Fest is Back! Tickets here:
dice.fm/partner/tick...
loading . . .
Relentless Fest Tickets | $31.93 | 20 Dec @ The Brightside, Cincinnati | DICE
Relentless Fest 2025 featuring Miss May I, War of Ages, ENMY, The Crimson Armada, Goroh Doors @ 5:30pm All Ages
https://dice.fm/partner/tickets/event/wwloev-relentless-fest-20th-dec-the-brightside-dayton-tickets
7 days ago
0
2
1
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
🎅 Who’s planning their holiday festivities?! Our beloved holiday film, CHRISTMAS VACATION, remains the top holiday tradition! Come join us on December 14th for a special movie night featuring themed food, drinks, and trivia. Costumes are encouraged! 🎄 
www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/chris...
11 days ago
0
2
1
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
This year! New - we will be selling reserved tables to Dayton Battle of the Bands! A limited qty will be on sale Thanksgiving weekend. Look out for this great deal and awesome gift idea!
11 days ago
0
2
2
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
Tickets for Dayton Ballet's "The Nutcracker" are on sale now!
daytonperformingarts.org/production/n...
loading . . .
The Nutcracker | Dec 13-22, 2025 | Dayton Ballet
The Nutcracker follows Clara on a breathtaking, time-traveling adventure filled with dazzling choreography and Tchaikovsky’s iconic score.
https://daytonperformingarts.org/production/nutcracker/
11 days ago
0
1
1
Tickets for Story Slam Dayton are now on sale now! The November event is happening on Nov 19th at The Brightside; and the theme is "Thankful" 🙏 $5 adv / $10 at the door here:
www.handstamp.com/e/story-slam...
7 days ago
0
2
2
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
The Brightside Dayton
8 days ago
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!
0
1
1
📣 SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 British fingerstyle guitar virtuoso Richard Smith comes to The Brightside on Dec 3rd with special guest Jim McCutcheon! Join us for an unforgettable evening of world-class guitar mastery. Get tickets here! 👇
www.thebrightsidedayton.com/event-detail...
8 days ago
0
1
1
Calling all musicians and live jazz enthusiasts, it's a hump day, PopUp Jazz Jam! All levels are welcome! Stiver's Jazz Ensemble will bring a short set before the jam. Bring your instrument and sit in with our rhythm section! Wed, Nov 19th at 7 pm at The Brightside $10 cover at the door All ages!
8 days ago
0
2
2
Hey, Lovers! Are you ready for it? THE TAYLOR PARTY, the Taylor Swift Inspired Dance Party is coming to The Brightside on December 19th! ✨💃 HOW TO GO? 12/19/25 / Doors 8pm The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton Tickets $20 adv / $25 day of show Ages 18+
tickets.venuepilot.com/e/the-taylor...
8 days ago
0
1
1
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
This holiday season! Don't miss DCDC's performance of "The Littlest Angel"! Get tickets and info here:
info.dcdc.org/performances...
12 days ago
0
1
1
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
We are seeking sponsors for the Dayton Battle of the Bands! If you're interested in supporting this event, please contact us at
[email protected]
for more information.
12 days ago
0
1
1
Looking for something to do tonight?! Join us at The Brightside for live music! $15 at the door / All ages / 8pm music starts!
8 days ago
0
0
0
reposted by
Libby Ballengee / Venus Child
The Brightside Dayton
9 days ago
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
0
2
1
Load more
feeds!
log in