Summer is finally here, and it’s time to unwind with some partying, barbecuing, swimming and much more. There are many bars and clubs to visit here in the Dayton area while enjoying the season with dancing, drinking and meeting new people. Here are the top places that you can visit:
1.Club Masque
Opened since 2007, this nightclub draws crowds of mostly college students on Wednesday and Saturday nights.
“Wednesday night is Midweek Mayhem with both floors open, and Saturday is our drag revue with entertainers across the country,” said Alexis O’hara, one of the regular drag queens at Masque.
Masque is a gay bar but regardless of orientation, this bar never fails to keep the party alive. Club Masque has two dance floors on two levels, which both feature new and old dance and house music, along with Top 40 and hip-hop. If you don’t like dancing but enjoy some great female impersonation shows, Masque also hosts drag shows with funny and fabulous drag queens such as Amaya Sexton and Alexis O’hara.
During the summer, foam parties will be hosted every Friday, starting in a few weeks. Admission ranges from $7-$10 and you must be 18+ to enter.
2. W.O. Wright’s
This restaurant/ bar is another popular hot spot for college students and locals. W.O. Wright’s hosts college night every Thursday beginning at 10 p.m., which features a D.J. playing the latest hits and remixes all night long and $4 pitcher specials until Midnight.
Since this bar is very close to the Wright State dorms and apartments, it’s a very short walk if you want to enjoy drinking and not driving.
“It’s very convenient since it’s so close to school and it’s one of the bars where everyone knows each other, so it’s pretty fun,” said WSU junior Danielle McCreary.
Admission is free with a Wright1 card and you must be 18+ to enter.
3. One eyed Jacks
Located directly across campus, this small bar features karaoke on Monday nights and $1 beer nights on Wednesdays, with D.J. Fatty Lumpkin spinning the latest songs mixed with R&B throwbacks. Hip-Hop night takes place on Tuesdays and live bands play throughout the weekend.
Admission is free for 18+
4. Adobe Gilas
Located at the Greene Towne Center, this bar has a tropical theme and is the craziest dance party at the Greene. The bar tends to get packed since it has D.J.s, but make sure to take advantage of the various drink and food specials during the day.
The venue is 18 and under before 9 p.m. and 21 and up after.
5. Blind Bob’s
Located in the Oregon district in downtown, this bar hosts fun things to do throughout the week. Karaoke night on Wednesdays is one of the busiest for the bar and features $5 wells.
Admission is free and 21+ to enter.
