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SUMMARY:Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi
DESCRIPTION:June 12-September 12\, 2026 \nThreads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi is a landmark solo exhibition by award-winning artist\, historian\, and curator Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi. Now an octogenarian\, Mazloomi remains one of the most visionary leaders in contemporary quilting\, widely recognized for her lifelong efforts to elevate African American quilt traditions. Her striking black-and-white quilts memorialize the lives and legacies of African American freedom fighters\, capturing resilience\, resistance\, and remembrance through bold imagery and layered narrative. Originally trained as an aerospace engineer\, Mazloomi shifted her focus in the 1980s to advocate for African American quilt artists whose contributions had long been marginalized. Through her scholarship\, mentorship\, and the founding of the Women of Color Quilters Network\, she has transformed the cultural landscape\, bringing international recognition to quilting as both fine art and historical record. Her extraordinary impact has been recognized with numerous honors\, including the Bess Lomax Hawes NEA National Heritage Fellowship\, a United States Artists Fellowship\, and an American Craft Council Honorary Fellowship. Her work is held in major collections\, including the Smithsonian Institution and the American Folk Art Museum. Opening Reception: June 12\, 2026\, 6-8 p.m.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/threads-of-history-quilts-by-carolyn-mazloomi-3/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice
DESCRIPTION:June 27–September 13\, 2026\, Gallery 120 \nWilliam H. Johnson (1901–1970) painted the Fighters for Freedom series in the mid-1940s as tribute to African American activists\, scientists\, teachers and performers as well as international leaders working to bring peace to the world. It was his last body of work. This landmark exhibition brings together—for the first time since 1946—34 paintings featured in the series\, drawn from the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM). This nationally traveling exhibition is accompanied by a scholarly\, full-color exhibition catalog. \nOf the series\, SAAM states: “The exhibition illuminates the extraordinary life and contributions of Johnson\, an artist associated with the Harlem Renaissance but whose practice spanned several continents\, as well as the contributions of historical figures he depicted. Some of his Fighters—Marian Anderson\, George Washington Carver\, Mohandas Gandhi\, and Harriet Tubman—are familiar figures; others—Nannie Helen Burroughs and William Grant Still\, among them—are less well-known individuals whose achievements have been eclipsed over time. Johnson celebrates their accomplishments even as he acknowledges the realities of racism\, oppression and sometimes violence they faced and overcame. Johnson clues viewers to significant episodes in the Fighters lives by punctuating each portrait with tiny buildings\, flags and vignettes that give insight into their stories. Using a colorful palette to create evocative scenes and craft important narratives\, he suggests that the pursuit of freedom is an ongoing\, interconnected struggle\, with moments of both triumph and tragedy.”
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/fighters-for-freedom-william-h-johnson-picturing-justice-3/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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SUMMARY:CURIO at Courthouse Square
DESCRIPTION:Free entertainment in the heart of downtown\nThroughout the summer months\, fun\, out-of-the-box entertainment can be found on Courthouse Square\, with CURIO serving as the hub of community\, connection\, and collaboration! \nBig ideas can come in small packages\, and CURIO is the first step in a larger\, longer-term plan to revitalize Courthouse Square. This shipping container transformed into an event hub has been combined with fun outdoor seating and other touches to create downtown’s newest summer hotspot! \nFIND THE CALENDAR OF SCHEDULED ENTERTAINMENT HERE:\nhttps://downtowndayton.org/things-to-do/curio/#schedule \nBring your friends and coworkers for a midday break outside!\nCURIO features free lunchtime entertainment from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, and Thursdays each week during the summer months. \nFood vendors also set up on Courthouse Square each weekday\, allowing downtown workers and others to grab lunch from a vendor or a downtown restaurant and take in the entertainment while enjoying the outdoors downtown. \nBe sure to “Like” CURIO at Courthouse Square on Facebook to get the latest updates on upcoming entertainment and more. You can also request to receive regular emails about what’s planned for CURIO. \nIf you are interested in performing on the Square or would like more information about CURIO\, email events@downtowndayton.org. \nCURIO at Courthouse Square is a program of the Downtown Dayton Partnership\, with support from Montgomery County.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/curio-at-courthouse-square/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:Courthouse Square\, Third & Main Streets\, Dayton\, OH\, 45422\, USA
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SUMMARY:Hot Toddies Jazz Band
DESCRIPTION:Hot Toddies Jazz Band\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeptember 10 @ 7:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree Admission\n\n\n/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeries:\n\n\n\n\nBrytus-Wilkinson Family Jazz Series \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGenre:\n\n\n\n\nJazz/Swing \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHE HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND are a fun-loving hot jazz & swing band from NYC. They have an eclectic mix of styles perfect for dancing\, lindy hop\, and good times! \nSince May 2022 the band has maintained a weekly residency at the prominent Manhattan nightclub\, Somewhere Nowhere\, and built it into one of the most popular jazz nights in New York City\, averaging over 300 people each night year-round. Playing to mixed crowds of swing dancers\, jazz fans\, and large numbers of 20-30 year olds (curious about jazz via social media)\, the band developed a unique & high energy approach to performing… as guitarist Justin Poindexter describes\, “a hard-swinging chemistry and spirited repertoire developed between our core group of musicians…” \nFounded in 2018\, the band quickly became one of the top swing bands on the scene in NYC\, the birthplace of the dance. In Summer 2023 they headlined the beloved outdoor swing dance at Lincoln Center in front of over 2\,000 people during “Summer for the City” (formerly Midsummer Night Swing). This was also the release of their debut full length album\, that was praised by critics\, on Jazz Charts for 3 weeks (hitting #11 on the NACC Top 30)\, and playing on over 50 radio stations nationwide. Their 2021 debut EP “Quarantine Tracks” featured wacky music videos for “Dunkin Bagel” and “Five O’clock Coffee” – both hitting over 100k views on social media. Their new album “Triple Step” will be released on all platforms on September 20th\, and available on CD\, cassette\, and vinyl. \nSharing their love of this music and connecting with swing communities and dancers everywhere is part of what inspires the band. This year the band toured extensively across the US\, driving nearly 5\,000 miles to play for swing dances in Austin\, Santa Fe\, Philadelphia\, Pittsburgh\, Rochester\, Denver\, Washington DC\, San Antonio\, Fort Worth; and at festivals such as Levitt Pavilion Dayton in Ohio\, Green Box in Colorado\, Hudson River Park in Manhattan\, Cornell University\, and headlined Lincoln Center’s “Summer for the City” (formerly Midsummer Night Swing) series bringing in an audience of over 2\,000 people. \nThe band also plays throughout NYC at acclaimed venues such as The Blue Note Jazz Club\, The Whitney Museum\, The Public Hotel\, Somewhere Nowhere\, The Players Club\, The Montauk Club\, The Standard\, The Backroom\, Foxtail; plus events such as The Gatsby Party\, Shanghai Mermaid\, Mad Hatter’s Ball\, Mardi Gras\, Gotham Jazz Festival\, International Lindy Hop Championships “After Party;” and private events for The Whitney Museum\, BizBash\, Nice Ltd\, The Red Cross\, BNI\, St Johns University\, Mann Investments\, among others. \nLed by noted composer / producer / drummer PATRICK SOLURI (Prohibition Productions)\, the band features some of today’s top musicians in the swing & trad jazz worlds including noted vocalists QUEEN ESTHER (James “Blood” Ulmer) and HANNAH GILL (Post Modern Jukebox); as well as trumpeter ALPHONSO HORNE (Jazz at Lincoln Center)\, Grammy winning reedman LINUS WYRSCH\, trombonist JAKE HANDELMAN (Gordon Webster Band)\, guitarist JUSTIN POINDEXTER (Jazz at Lincoln Center)\, and IAN HUTCHISON  (Sw!ng Out\, Eyal Vilner Big Band). \nProjects Unlimited & Wyse Family Foundation Gem Series Opener: EDDIE BROOKSHIRE QUARTET ft. Brenda Flowers
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/hot-toddies-jazz-band/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion Dayton\, 134 S. Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:Music Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Turn up the fun and test your knowledge at Music Bingo\, where your favorite songs replace the numbers and every round feels like a mini dance party. Grab your friends\, sing along\, and play for prizes! Settle in by the RiverScape Café with some food and drinks\, then see how fast you can match the tunes to your card. The first to hit five in a row takes the win with a variety of prizes\, so keep your ears sharp and your bingo marker ready! Music Bingo is free to participate\, but we recommend coming early as bingo sheets are limited. The RiverScape Café will be open with a variety of flatbreads\, sides\, desserts\, and refreshments available for purchase. For those 21 and over\, there will also be a full menu of cocktails\, wine\, and beer available for purchase as part of the Downtown Dayton DORA.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/music-bingo/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic Night – sign up online\, then show up and show out.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/open-mic-night/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:The Barrel House\, 417 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Music Bingo Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:We have music bingo every Thursday! It’s free to play\, lots of fun\, hosted by KG\, and there are prizes galore. Come check it out!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/music-bingo-thursdays/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:The Trolley Stop\, 530 E. Fifth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, USA
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