What to Do for 5/13/26

Here’s a list of highlighted events in and around Tipp City over the next few weeks. And please mention that you learned about the event in the Tippecanoe Gazette!

Wednesday, May 13 

SINGO

When: 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Where: Little York Tavern, 4120 Little York Road, Vandalia

Description: Join the Kiwanis Clubs of Vandalia and Tipp City for this first annual friendraiser event. Bring your friends and family for a fun night of music bingo! Game cards are $5 each or three for $10. RSVP to tami@crosscreekhydroponics.com or 705-756-4158.

Tippecanoe High School Inferno Book Release

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Tipp Roller Mill, 225 East Main Street, Tipp City

Thursday, May 14

Networking Lunch and Learn

When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Coldwater Café, 19 East Main Street, Tipp City

Description: Join the Tipp City Chamber of Commerce and hear from presenter Hunter Patterson, Director of IT/BTIS for Repacorp, Inc. The topic will be “AI in the Workplace: The Opportunity, The Risk and the Responsibility.” This is a fast-moving, high-level session built for business owners and leaders. No technical background is required. The focus is awareness, mindset, and actionable takeaways rather than deep technical training. Register to attend at https://www.tippcitychamber.org/.‍ ‍

Art Show

‍ ‍When: 5 to 7 p.m.

‍ ‍Where: L.T. Ball Intermediate, 575 North Hyatt Street, Tipp City‍ ‍‍ ‍

A Night Of Bigfoot with Dr. Mireya Mayor & Russell Acord

‍ ‍When: 7:30 p.m.

‍ ‍Where: Victoria Theatre, 138 North Main Street, Dayton

‍ ‍Description: Live the adventure. Discover the impossible. Join the stars of Discovery Channel’s hit show “Expedition Bigfoot” for a thrilling night of legend, lore, and the untamed wild! National Geographic explorer and primatologist Dr. Mireya Mayor and Army veteran and survival expert Russell Acord work alongside an elite team of Sasquatch specialists as they journey into the unforgiving North American wilderness to prove once and for all that the elusive beast known as Bigfoot exists. The team utilizes advanced data algorithms to pinpoint the best locations and times to encounter Bigfoot, rather than relying solely on anecdotal evidence. Purchase tickets at https://www.daytonlive.org/.

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Saturday, May 16‍ ‍‍ ‍

The Big Dill: Vandalia Pickleball Event

‍ ‍When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

‍ ‍Where: Helke Park, 829 Randler Avenue, Vandalia

‍ ‍Description: Get ready to relish the fun at The Big Dill: Vandalia Pickleball Event! Join us for a pickle-perfect day of excitement. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just visiting for the brine time, enjoy pickleball play and games, kids’ activities, local pickle vendors, food trucks, and plenty more surprises. It’s a day packed with flavor, fun, and friendly competition—so grab your paddles (and your appetite) and come see what the big dill is all about! Wear your best pickle themed outfit for a chance to win the best dressed contest! Free admission.‍ ‍‍

11th Annual Miami Valley Food Truck Rally & Competition

‍ ‍When: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

‍ ‍Where: Miami County Fairgrounds, 650 North County Road 25A, Troy

‍ ‍Description: Enjoy food from over 60 food trucks! This event also features rides for children, live music, a car show, a rodeo, and a variety of vendors. Admission is $5 per carload.‍ ‍‍ ‍

Live Music: Scott Houchens

‍ ‍When: 6 to 9 p.m.

‍ ‍Where: Old Mason Winery, 4199 Iddings Road, West Milton

‍ ‍Description: Stop in for an unforgettable evening of live music featuring Scott Houchens on the keyboard. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the smooth sounds, great atmosphere, and good vibes as Scott brings incredible energy and talent to the stage. Whether you're coming to unwind, dance, or just enjoy fantastic live entertainment, this is a night you won’t want to miss!‍‍ ‍

Sunday, May 17 ‍‍

Community Car Cruise-In

‍ ‍When: 1 to 3 p.m.

‍ ‍Where: Union United Methodist Church, 222 Shaw Road, Union

‍ ‍Description: Bring your vehicle or just come to look at cars of all types. Great music and refreshments will be available. Free admission. ‍ ‍‍ ‍

Monday, May 18‍ ‍‍ ‍

Art Show

‍ ‍When: 5 to 7 p.m.

‍ ‍Where: Tippecanoe Middle School, 555 North Hyatt Street, Tipp City‍

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ONGOING EVENTS ‍ ‍‍ ‍

Community Garage Sales

‍ ‍When: May 14 to 17

‍ ‍Where: Vandalia‍‍ ‍

The Wedding Singer

‍ ‍When: May 14 to June 21

‍ ‍Where: La Comedia Dinner Theatre, 765 West Central Avenue, Springboro

‍ ‍Description: Based on the film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, The Wedding Singer celebrates all the fun, love, and ridiculousness of the 80’s. With an electric soundtrack that gives nod to nostalgic hits,  you’ll be dancing down the aisle while eagerly saying “I DO!”  It's 1985, and rock star wannabe, Robbie Hart, is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the life of the party until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie tries to make every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. As luck would have it, Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever. Purchase tickets at https://boxoffice.lacomedia.com/.‍‍ ‍

The Gershwins’ Porgy And Bess

‍ ‍When: May 15 to 16

‍ ‍Where: Schuster Center, 1 West 2nd Street, Dayton

‍ ‍Description: Porgy And Bess premiered on Broadway in 1935, and its music took root in our culture, with iconic songs like “Summertime” and “I Got Plenty o’ Nuttin’” becoming popular classics. Its themes of community resilience, acceptance, and redemption weave a poignant story, all told through a “melting pot” of musical styles from folk to blues, to spirituals, to jazz, to Broadway theatre music, and classical to create what is considered by many to be the greatest American opera. Purchase tickets at https://www.daytonlive.org/.‍