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Looking for something to do?\u00a0 <\/span>Downtown Dayton will be the site for art exhibitions, cultural festivals, night life and more this summer.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n City Life, a public art exhibit, is returning to downtown Dayton with a sculpture walk by J. Seward Johnson.\u00a0 <\/span>This year\u2019s exhibit features a 25-foot bronze statue of King Lear at Courthouse Square.\u00a0 <\/span>A total of 15 life-size statues are on display throughout downtown until August 14.<\/p>\n The Celtic Festival is this summer\u2019s longest festival, lasting from Friday, July 24 <\/sup>until Sunday, July 26.\u00a0 <\/span>Gaelic Storm headlines the festival again this year.\u00a0 <\/span>The Michelob Blues Festival is on Sunday, July 29, and the Michelob Dayton Reggae Festival is on August 30.<\/p>\n The Victoria Theatre\u2019s 2009 Ultra Cool Film Series features 13 classic Hollywood movies every weekend in July and August.\u00a0 <\/span>Movies include \u201cWhite Christmas,\u201d \u201cAn American in Paris,\u201d \u201cAmerican Graffiti\u201d and more.\u00a0 <\/span>The series culminates in a \u201cPhantom of the Opera\u201d weekend showcasing the 1925 silent film starring Lon Chaney, the 1943 movie starring Claude Rains and the 2005 musical starring Gerard Butler.\u00a0 <\/span>Tickets are $4.75 for a single viewing or $24 for a 10-ticket pass.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n Want to catch a Dragon\u2019s game?\u00a0 <\/span>The Dayton Dragons play 31 home games between July 1 and August 30.\u00a0 <\/span>Ticket prices range from $7 for lawn seats to $15 for box and field level seats.<\/p>\n There are a variety of clubs in downtown Dayton.\u00a0 <\/span>Wiley\u2019s Comedy Club features comedians from across the country.\u00a0 <\/span>Six nightclubs offer DJs, dance floors and other activities.\u00a0 <\/span>Several area bars feature live bands throughout the week. The 88 Club and Gregory\u2019s Piano Bar each feature live piano music in the evening.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n Want to get outdoors?\u00a0 <\/span>There are 19 MetroParks in the greater Dayton region, including RiverScape MetroPark in the heart of downtown.\u00a0 <\/span>Laser, Light and Music Shows will be featured most weeknights beginning at 10 p.m.\u00a0 <\/span>Other MetroParks feature cycling, fishing, mountain biking, camping and more.<\/p>\n Who said there is nothing to do downtown?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Downtown Dayton Summer Activities<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Need more information?\u00a0 <\/span>Find what you\u2019re looking for here.<\/p>\n Downtown Dayton Night Life Directory<\/strong><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.downtowndayton.org<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n City Life 2009 Exhibit Guide<\/strong><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.downtowndayton.org\/pdfs\/Citylife09Brochure-webR.pdf<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Dayton Celtic Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n Friday, July 24 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday, July 25 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n Sunday, July 26 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.unitedirishofdayton.org\/festival<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Michelob Blues Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n Sunday, July 29<\/strong><\/p>\n 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n http:\/\/daytonrecreationandyou.com<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Michelob Dayton Reggae Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n Sunday, August 30<\/strong><\/p>\n 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n http:\/\/daytonrecreationandyou.com<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Victoria Theatre\u2019s 2009 Ultra Cool Film Series<\/strong><\/p>\n Every weekend in July and August<\/strong><\/p>\n Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n Sundays at 3:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n www.victoriatheatre.com<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Dayton Dragons website<\/strong><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.daytondragons.com<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Five Rivers Metroparks<\/strong><\/p>\n http:\/\/www.metroparks.org<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Looking for something to do?\u00a0 Downtown Dayton will be the site for art exhibitions, cultural festivals, night life and more this summer.\u00a0 City Life, a public art exhibit, is returning to downtown Dayton with a sculpture walk by J. 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