Before a certain rabbit brings baskets of chocolates and marshmallow birds, there’s going to be a lot happening in Dayton. You’ve got a lot of choices when it comes to live music this weekend, so here’s a rundown of just some of the shows worth hearing and seeing:

FRIDAY – 8_bit

-Singer/songwriter, BJSR will perform at Practice Yoga on Fifth Street as part of First Friday celebrations. Practice Yoga’s spring party runs from 7 to 10pm and will feature a photography display from Matthew J. Cline, free yoga class passes for first time visitors and more.

-Also part of First Friday, Puzzle of Light will perform at Jay’s Seafood Restaurant in the Oregon District. Call ahead for dinner reservations, but if you’re planning on coming for dessert or a drink and the music, it’ll get started around 9pm.

–Bonneville and Shrug will be hitting the stage at Canal Street Tavern around 9:30pm. This show is $5 and promises to be a great way to usher in the weekend.

–Over at Blind Bobs, 8-Bit Revival and The Lab Partners will be celebrating the duel release show along with Okay Lindon that I told you about a few posts ago.

SATURDAY-

–Me & Mountains will perform at South Park Tavern with recently reformed Ed vs. Radio and Covington’s Frontier Folk Nebraska. This all-ages show begins at 9pm and the cost is $5.

-Touring band Lollipop Factory will stop by Canal Street Tavern to celebrate the release of their new EP. They’re sharing the bill with the Luxury Pushers and The Dirty Socialites who are making their local debut. This show should be getting underway around 9pm.

–Mountain Screamer will celebrate the release of their debut album at Jimmie’s Cornerstone on Brown Street. They’ll share the stage with Northwest Ordinance and last year’s Dayton Band Playoff winners, the Turkish Delights. This show is $5 and the music starts at 9pm.

These are just some of the great shows you can catch this weekend right here in Dayton. Who are you excited about seeing this weekend? What other weekend plans do you have?