Downtown Dayton Partnership

MLK Celebration Banquet
2024-01-15 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Dayton Masonic Center, 525 W. Riverview Ave., Dayton, OH, 45405-4702, United States
Monday, January 15, 2024
6:00 p.m.

MLK Celebration Banquet
Speaker: Sarah Elizabeth Gates Harris, Ph.D
Tickets: Individual Ticket – $75 per person
Table of 10 – $750
Location: The Dayton Masonic Center
525 W. Riverview Ave.
Dayton, OH 45405
(Click here to buy tickets)

Freed Will Exhibit
2024-01-16 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
With Black History Month fast approaching in February, Dayton Metro Library has an exhibit beginning this month.

Freed Will Exhibit by the National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center is a traveling exhibit that will be on display in the Main Library’s Opportunity Space @ St. Clair from Tuesday, January 16 to Friday, March 1. The exhibit demonstrates one of the largest emancipations in American history when nearly 400 formerly enslaved people journeyed from Charlotte County, Virginia to Ohio’s Miami Valley.

Explore their history from freedom, their grueling pilgrimage, legal battles, and community building into the present day in this exhibit that is free and open to the public.

For more information about the Freed Will Exhibit, call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

Open Coworking Day
2024-01-17 07:30 - 18:00 | The Hub powered by PNC Bank, 31 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us at The Hub to connect with movers and shakers, get resources, and network. There are a wealth of opportunities for you to tap into!

Pitch AM: Hosted by the Entrepreneurs’ Center
Pitch AM is a morning pitch series designed to provide Dayton startups with a valuable opportunity to connect their founders with what they need most in the early stages of development, like feedback, strategic partners, mentors, and employees. Two new ventures will pitch their business plans and discuss current needs for 10 minutes each, followed by a five-minute Q&A with the audience.
8:30a–5:00p Open Coworking: Hosted by The Hub
Come to The Hub, sign in at the front desk, and start working in downtown Dayton’s most iconic coworking space! This free event is an opportunity to cowork with other freelancers, entrepreneurs, or those who just need to get out of the office for a day.
9:00–11:00a Open Office Hours: Kim Woodbury, SBDC
The Small Business Development Center provides business support, access to small business programming, coaching, and mentoring to more than 800 main street businesses regionally. Come by for a complimentary one-on-one session with Kim and make some significant progress in your startup.
12:00–1:00p The Hub Lunch & Learn: Val Beerbower, Sinclair Workforce Development
Calling all small business owners! Sinclair College is offering an educational program for all business owners that takes place from May through August this summer. The 14-week program takes scholars on a deep dive through different topics related to small business management. You’ll learn more about financial forecasting, employee coaching,, and interview techniques, developing your company culture, marketing trends, customer profiles, systems and operational procedures, how to get access to capital, and more. Thanks to a grant from the Goldman Sachs Foundation, this program is offered at no cost to business owners who participate. Curious? Check out this lunch-and-learn session where you’ll get an overview of the program, find out if you qualify, review the application process, and get your questions answered. More details at https://workforce.sinclair.edu/entrepreneurs
2:00–4:00p Open Office Hours: Austun Pyles, PNC Bank
The Branch Manager of the Downtown PNC Bank will be available to answer any financial questions that you might have. Don’t miss this opportunity to make meaningful progress in your business.
4:00–6:00p Happy Hour: Hosted by the Entrepreneurs’ Center
Happy Hour networking is a prime opportunity to make contacts and advance your career. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event provides an excellent chance to network with individuals who share your passion and can support you in reaching your entrepreneurial goals.

Animal Habitats
2024-01-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Animal Habitats
Main Library, Children’s Creativity Space, Wednesday, January 17, 4-5 pm
Families will pick an animal and create its ideal home out of a box; supplies provided.

Dayton Battle of the Bands – Week 1 (Rock / Pop)
2024-01-18 19:30 - 22:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Battle of the Bands 2024 kicks off on Jan 18th with our ROCK & POP bands, featuring: Ace Slite – Arianna Holiday – Duke of Owls – The Bruins
Not familiar with any of the bands participating? That’s the fun! This is a cool way to check out new, local, original music! Each ticket buyer gets one vote (in person).
The winner of this round earns a spot at the Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale, among other prizes!
Week 1 is held on Thursday, January 18, 2024 The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton). Doors open at 7pm (NOTE: due to equipment load in, we cannot let patrons in earlier than 7pm). Show 7:30-10pm Please be prompt to see all the bands performing!
Tickets are $10 advance / $15 at the door. Advance tickets are recommended. Note – Ticket sales are used to cover production costs and prizes. Thanks for contributing!
Ticket link – https://www.venuepilot.co/events/94414/orders/new

An Evening with Dead Centric
2024-01-19 19:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for a full evening of jamming to The Grateful Dead as DeadCentric, out of Cincinnati, make their Yellow Cab Tavern debut on Friday, Jan 19th!
Cover starts at 7:00pm on Jan 19th with performance starting around 8:00pm!
Tickets are $10 in advance and $13 at the doors.
Tickets are available at https://www.yellowcabtavern.com/event-tickets
*All ages welcome with a guardian.
**Discounted presale tickets end at Midnight on Jan 18th
Yellow Cab’s resident truck, The Pizza Bandit, will be set up and serving through 11pm.

Wild Whiskers Grand Opening
2024-01-20 11:00 - 17:00 | Wild Whiskers, 33 S. St. Clair St., Ste. 2, Dayton, OH, 45410, United States
Join us for the official grand opening of Wild Whiskers, 33 S. St. Clair St.!
What the Taco food truck will be open in front of the store from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and there will be awesome sales in-store for both dogs and cats.
The first 50 customers to make a purchase will receive a goodie bag full of coupons, brochures, samples, and freebies!

Nimesh Patel: Fast & Loose Tour
2024-01-20 19:00 | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Nimesh Patel is a comedian and Emmy-nominated writer who has risen the ranks to some of comedy’s biggest stages due to his unassailable joke writing, prolific output, and pioneering use of technology. In the past two years, Nimesh has self-released three stand-up specials and has charted a path from sold out comedy clubs to major theaters.
Nimesh most recently appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” and before that made his late night debut on “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” His self-released specials “Jokes To Get You Through Quarantine,” “Thank You, China,” and “Lucky Lefty” have amassed millions of views.
His first writing job came after Chris Rock saw him perform standup and hired him directly to write for “The Academy Awards” in 2016 and tour with him. Since then, he has written for “Saturday Night Live,” “A Little Late with Lilly Singh,” The White House Correspondents Dinner, and was a producer for “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.”
Co-presented by Dayton Live and Live Nation.

School of Rock Mason: Tribute to the Talking Heads “Stop Making Sense”
2024-01-20 19:30 - 22:30 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
School of Rock Mason debuts at The Brightside with an exuberant tribute to the famed Stop Making Sense concert performed by the Talking Heads 40 years ago. The concert was immortalized on film in one of the greatest rock concert movies ever. Talking Heads blended New Wave, funk, art rock, and world music to create a new music of their own. School of Rock Mason, which boasts some of the best young musicians in the area, will capture the spirit of the music and the performance of the original concert with their show.
Doors 7pm / Show 7:30pm
All ages welcome
Tickets are general admission and $10 in advance HERE: https://www.venuepilot.co/events/88882/orders/new
$15 day of the show (at the door)

Thunderlover, Sadbox, and The Filthy Heathens
2024-01-20 20:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
We’re excited to welcome Thunderlover for their Yellow Cab Tavern debut on Jan 20th with support from Sadbox and The Filthy Heathens for a full evening of Rock n’ Roll!
Cover starts at 8:00pm on Jan 20th with performance starting around 9:00pm!
Tickets are $9 in advance and $12 at the doors.
Tickets are available at https://www.yellowcabtavern.com/event-tickets
*All ages welcome with a guardian.
**Discounted presale tickets end at Midnight on Jan 19th
Yellow Cab’s resident truck, The Pizza Bandit, will be set up and serving through 11pm.

Art Hop at Front Street
2024-01-21 11:00 - 16:00 | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Explore studios, galleries, shops and boutiques right in the heart of Dayton’s Arts District! Visit with more than 250+ artists, creatives and curators. This month the Front Street Gallery presents “Bible Road”, a solo show featuring work from American Folk Artist Pilgrim Fairchild, curated by Bill Cunningham. Hungry? Grab a bite to eat from Kool Beanz Cafe. Front Street is a family and pet friendly community. Arthops at Front Street are free to attend. Our campus offers free parking. Visit frontstreet.art for more information.

Family Skate Day
2024-01-21 13:00 - 17:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Family Skate Day
1:00pm – 5:00pm
AGE: All ages | $10.00
Join us on various Sundays for themed Family Skate Days! Our next theme continues with a “Storybook Skate”. Warm up in the Comfort Tent and hang out with the Dayton Metro Library for story-telling, library card sign-ups and more! Plus, the first 100 kids can receive a free craft bag! Enjoy a hot cocoa and other concessions from the RiverScape Cafe . Admission is $7 and skate rental is $3. Ages three and under skate free with the purchase of an adult admission! Thanks to our Access to Nature program, residents who receive EBT/SNAP benefits can simply show their card to the rental attendant to receive half-off admission and skate rental. Weather Dependent.

Technology Futurist Jamie Metzl: How AI, Genetics, And Biotechnology Will Transform Our World
2024-01-21 15:00 | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The rapid growth of new AI systems like ChatGPT and Google Bard have made most people realize significant change is on the horizon. But while most people still think of these AI capabilities as improved internet search tools, the implications are far more profound. Just like the agricultural, industrial, and computer revolutions before it, the AI revolution will transform almost every aspect of our personal and professional lives. Along with our new capabilities in genetics and biotechnology, it will change how we live and work, our economies, our healthcare, the foods we eat, and our interactions with the world around us. In this both far-reaching and highly practical talk, leading futurist Jamie Metzl explores the big-picture implications of this transformative moment in human history and how individuals, companies, and societies can best ride the wave of this change rather than be subsumed by it.
Jamie Metzl is one of the world’s leading experts on the implications of the intersecting AI, genetics, and biotechnology revolutions and how governments, corporations, organizations, and individuals can best ride the wave of these unprecedented transformations to build their best possible futures. A technology and healthcare futurist, he is the author of the international bestseller, Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity, the genetics sci-fi thrillers Genesis Code and Eternal Sonata, and other books. His highly-anticipated new book, Superconvergence: How the Genetics, Biotech, and AI Revolutions Will Transform Our Lives, Work, and World, will be published in June 2024.
Jamie is the Founder and Chair of the global social movement, OneShared.World, a Senior Fellow of the Atlantic Council, a faculty member of NextMed Health, and a Singularity University expert. In 2019, he was appointed to the World Health Organization expert advisory committee on human genome editing. A former partner in a global private equity firm, he sits on advisory boards for multiple biotechnology and other companies and helped establish and serves as Special Strategist to the WisdomTree BioRevolution Exchange Traded Fund. Called “the original COVID-19 whistleblower,” Jamie’s pioneering work raising common-sense questions about the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic and advocating for a full investigation has been featured in “60 Minutes,” The New York Times, and most major media across the globe, and he was the lead witness in the first congressional hearings on pandemic origins in March 2023.
Jamie appears regularly on national and international media and his syndicated columns and other writing in science, technology, and global affairs are featured in publications around the world. He holds a Ph.D. from Oxford, a law degree from Harvard, and an undergraduate degree from Brown, and is an avid ironman triathlete and ultramarathon runner.

Winter Restaurant Week presented by Buckeye Vodka
2024-01-22 | Downtown Dayton
Winter Restaurant Week January 21-28 –# course meals starting at $20.24– $1 from each rw meal sold is donated to the Dayton Food Bank
Downtown Dayton restaurants participating:
Roost Modern Italian
Salar Restaurant and Lounge
Corner Kitchen
Jay’s Seafood
Franco’s

Restaurant Week

Maggie’s Magnificent Monday
2024-01-22 18:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Meet Maggie, an excitable two year old squirrel enthusiast who tore both of her ACLs while chasing her furry obsession. We’re opening on a rare Monday evening to help raise funds for her surgery. We’ll be donating $1 from every pint served, and 100% of tips will be donated to the cause. There will be a raffle will all of the funds going toward Maggie’s surgery bills.
Fake DJ Greg is spinning 6-10pm!

Garden Design
2024-01-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Garden Design

Main Library, Conference Room 1A, Monday, January 22, 6-7 pm

OSU’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension office provides tips on companion planting and how to make the most of space.

The Office Trivia
2024-01-22 19:00 | Toxic Brew Company, 431 E 5th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
You know the lines, the scenes, the gags… let’s face it, you’ve probably already got your trivia team name for this. So get to Toxic Monday, January 22 by 7:00 and win some prizes to finally have something to show for all that Office nerdom. We’ll be giving out prizes for the winning team of each of the 3 rounds, and a grand prize for the overall winning team.
Try to keep your teams to 6 members tops, and get here early to get some grub from Dayton BBQ Co. They start cooking at 6:00, and we have Monday drink specials on Mules, Fernet and select guest brew cans all night.

The Economic Impact of Arts & Culture in the Dayton Region
2024-01-23 09:30 - 10:30 | The Tank at The Dayton Arcade, 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join Culture Works as they host Randy Cohen, Vice President of Research for Americans for the Arts, in the Arcade Tank to share results of the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 Study for the Dayton Region. This study is a comprehensive economic impact study of the nonprofit arts and culture industry. Cohen will share local results from surveys conducted by Culture Works and compare them with the national data, supporting the concept that arts and cultural organizations are businesses. These businesses employ people locally, purchase supplies and services, and produce authentic cultural experiences that are magnets for visitors, tourists, and new residents.
Founded in 1960, Americans for the Arts is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts and arts education.
Culture Works is the United Arts Fund and Local Arts Agency serving Dayton, Montgomery County, and the surrounding region.

Arts and Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) Study

Rock Night with George Balog
2024-01-23 19:00 - 23:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us on Tuesday, January 23rd for an evening of vintage rock vinyl spun by Dayton’s king of cool, George Balog. Music starts at 7pm, and full draft flights are $5 off until 9pm!
Bar open 11am – 12am, no cover

A Place and a Piece for Everyone
2024-01-25 15:00 - 20:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
The Seed of Life” artist team invites you to come together for a time of peace and healing by placing the first tiles of the large ground mosaic that will be installed in the ground near The Trolley Stop. The Oregon District 8-4 Memorial is in honor of the nine victims, first responders, families, and all those affected by the senseless violence of the August 4, 2019 Oregon District shooting.
Being place-makers and peacemakers has been foundational for The Seed of Life team (consisting of sculptor Terry Welker, poet laureate Sierra Leone, designer James Pate, and mosaic artist Jes McMillan) Their team statement reads, “We are place-makers and peacemakers. In order to create a place of peace and healing, we must first heal the place. Rather than simply placing an object in the existing setting, we’ve chosen to recreate the entire plaza within the existing site.” The Seed of Life, the name of the memorial and the sacred geometric symbol chosen for the mosaic, represents the cycles of life and the interconnectedness of all things, an excellent reminder when searching for a place and peace in life.
YOU ARE INVITED where there is A Place and a Piece for Everyone.
The Mosaic Institute of Greater Dayton
260 Oak Street, Dayton, Ohio 45410
Sunday, January 7, 2024
from 1pm-6pm.
Refreshments will be provided.
THE DAYTON METRO LIBRARY MAIN
215 E 3rd St, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Thursday, January 25th, 2024
from 3pm-8pm. (Opportunity Center)
FREE Sound bath and grief release focused meditation 7p.
More details about the Oregon District 8-4 Memorial “The Seed of Life” can be found at www.8-4memorial.com . Sign up to VOLUNTEER with us at www.midayton.org.

A Place and a Piece for Everyone
2024-01-25 15:00 - 20:00 | The Mosaic Institute of Greater Dayton, 260 Oak St., Dayton, OH, 45410

Dayton Battle of the Bands – Week 2 (Americana / Folk / Singer-Songwriter)
2024-01-25 19:30 - 22:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Battle of the Bands 2024 continues with our AMERICANA / FOLK / SINGER-SONGWRITER acts, featuring:
Austin Wolfe
Jeff William Butcher
Midwestern Mrs
The Nautical Theme
Not familiar with any of the bands participating? That’s the fun! This is a cool way to check out new, local, original music! Each ticket buyer gets one vote (in person).
The winner of this round earns a spot at the Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale, among other prizes!
Week 2 is held on Thursday, January 25, 2024 The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton). Doors open at 7pm (NOTE: due to equipment load in, we cannot let patrons in earlier than 7pm). Show 7:30-10pm Please be prompt to see all the bands performing!
Tickets are $10 advance / $15 at the door. Advance tickets are recommended. Note – Ticket sales are used to cover production costs and prizes. Thanks for contributing!
Ticket link – https://www.venuepilot.co/events/94415/orders/new

Season for Nonviolence Opening Events
2024-01-26 | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
SEASON FOR NONVIOLENCE
January 30, 2024 – Apr. 4, 2024
A Season For Nonviolence encompasses the 64 calendar days between the commemorative dates of Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s. It is a national educational, media, and grassroots campaign dedicated to demonstrating that non-violence is a powerful way to heal, transform, and empower our lives and our communities.
The purpose of this site is to promote and spread the principles of nonviolence, creating a more inclusive, understanding, and compassionate society, ultimately helping to bridge the social divide in communities here at home and across America.
Friday 26 Jan 2024:

2-4pm: Press Conference at IPM
6pm: Thank you dinner for contributing partners

Saturday 27 Jan 2024: A Season For Nonviolence Opening Event (Suggested donation: $50/person) *Tickets will be available. Limited seating.

1pm: Flame of Hope Free Workshop (location TBD)
6pm: Doors open
6:30-6:55: Introductory Remarks, Welcome, Mayor Mims’s Proclamation, Guest musicians/
6:55-7:15: Flame of Hope Presentation
7:15: Speakers
7:45: Panel Discussion
8:15-8:30: Q & A
8:30-9:00: Closing/Flame of Hope Intentions

Sunday 28 Jan 2024: Visit to Antioch College and The Coretta Scott King Center *Schedule subject to change

12:00pm: Lunch in Yellow Springs
1:00pm: Tour/Visit of The Coretta Scott King Center/ World House Choir/ Flame of Hope

More details to come. Visit this website to stay updated.

Broadway Rave: A Musical Theatre Dance Party
2024-01-26 20:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Broadway Rave: A Musical Theatre Dance Party
Get ready to unleash your inner Broadway star and dance the night away at our electrifying Broadway Rave: A Musical Theater Dance Party!
Join us at Yellow Cab Tavern on January 26th for a night filled with the magic and excitement of musical theater. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just love to sing and dance along to your favorite show tunes, this event is for you!
What to Expect:
Non-stop hits from your favorite musicals (you WILL be able to request songs!)
Themed cocktails and drink specials all night long
A chance to meet fellow theater enthusiasts and make new friends
Singing and dancing all night long!
NO cover charge!
Come dressed as your favorite Broadway character, or simply wear your most glamorous attire. Whether you’re channeling the elegance of the Phantom of the Opera or the sassiness of Elphaba, let your imagination run wild!
Spread the word and invite your theater-loving friends to this amazing event! Let’s come together to celebrate the magic of Broadway. See you on the dance floor!

Dayton Silent Disco – Cosplay Theme
2024-01-26 20:30 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Silent Disco is hosting a Cosplay party on Jan 26th AND we’re moving over to the Brightside for our winter residency, January through March!
Tickets and more details are available at daytonsilentdisco.com
KimL will be on the green station with EDM, Sexbox on the blue station with 70s, 80s, and 90s, and John Chapel on the Red station with modern hits!
Cover starts at 8:00pm with music starting at 8:30pm on Jan 26th!
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the doors.
We’re offering “Group Tickets” – Save 20% when you bring a group of 10! (Pre-sale only)
This show is 21+
Produced by Level Up Productions

Season for Nonviolence Opening Events
2024-01-27 | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Please join us for an evening with the Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Gandhi families on the stage of The International Peace Museum as they discuss the legacies of their families and the importance of Nonviolence.

This event will honor and celebrate Dayton’s inaugural year formally recognizing A Season For Nonviolence. We ask you to join us for a proclamation by Mayor Mims of Dayton, a presentation by Flame of Hope, appetizers, drinks, and a beautiful evening with entertainment and discussion about the legacies of these remarkable families.

Seating is limited. Please visit peace.museum for ticket information.

Saturday, January 27th at 6:00pm at
The International Peace Museum
10 North Ludlow St., Dayton Ohio

Food and drinks are generously provided by Hall Hunger Initiative.

SEASON FOR NONVIOLENCE
January 30, 2024 – Apr. 4, 2024
A Season For Nonviolence encompasses the 64 calendar days between the commemorative dates of Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s. It is a national educational, media, and grassroots campaign dedicated to demonstrating that non-violence is a powerful way to heal, transform, and empower our lives and our communities.
The purpose of this site is to promote and spread the principles of nonviolence, creating a more inclusive, understanding, and compassionate society, ultimately helping to bridge the social divide in communities here at home and across America.
Friday 26 Jan 2024:

2-4pm: Press Conference at IPM
6pm: Thank you dinner for contributing partners

Saturday 27 Jan 2024: A Season For Nonviolence Opening Event (Suggested donation: $50/person) *Tickets will be available. Limited seating.

1pm: Flame of Hope Free Workshop (location TBD)
6pm: Doors open
6:30-6:55: Introductory Remarks, Welcome, Mayor Mims’s Proclamation, Guest musicians/
6:55-7:15: Flame of Hope Presentation
7:15: Speakers
7:45: Panel Discussion
8:15-8:30: Q & A
8:30-9:00: Closing/Flame of Hope Intentions

Sunday 28 Jan 2024: Visit to Antioch College and The Coretta Scott King Center *Schedule subject to change

12:00pm: Lunch in Yellow Springs
1:00pm: Tour/Visit of The Coretta Scott King Center/ World House Choir/ Flame of Hope

More details to come. Visit this website to stay updated.

Rong Bros Brunch Bash
2024-01-27 11:00 | PNC Arts Annex, 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join The Rong Brothers from 11 a.m. onwards for a community-focused event, kicking off with an interactive photobooth experience courtesy of Fea Fotos and live looping performances by Isicle. The morning’s entertainment will transition into the theater for a showcase of local musical talent within the theatre, featuring Eleanor Dakota, Frank Calzada and Friends, Serin Oh, Dos.Grandios, Proxy.exe, Isai, and The Rong Brothers. Enjoy a sampling of some of Dayton’s finest artists featuring live visuals and projections from SOSlightshow.
This event warmly welcomes Dayton natives, newcomers, and anyone eager to delve into and collaborate with Dayton’s vibrant creative community.
EVENT SCHEDULE
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Arrival And Activities (Food, Fea Fotos Photobooth, Isicle’s Live Looping, Cash Bar Open)
12:30 p.m. Theatre Performances Begin
3 p.m.-4 p.m. Networking And Mingling
Light refreshments will be provided, and additional food options will be available for purchase.

María Reyna Soprano Mixe Concert
2024-01-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Mixe Oaxacan soprano singer María Reyna (who headlined Dayton Metro Library’s National Hispanic Heritage Month programs in October with a performance at the Main Library) is returning to DML. María Reyna Soprano Mixe Concert will be held on Saturday, January 27, from 1-2 pm, in the Main Library’s Eichelberger Forum.

Reyna is an advocate for the preservation of Mexican languages. She combines operatic techniques with five Indigenous languages of Mexico, in turn promoting linguistic diversity through art, hence performing musical fusions in such genres as Jazz and Bolero. However, Reyna returned to the Dayton area to learn the English language by attending classes offered at DML. Her goal is to communicate with DML patrons in English during her concert in January.

DML has many services available for New Americans and those wanting to learn English. For example, the English as a Second Language (ESL) programs are offered at several Branches. Gabriela Pickett, Ph.D., DML’s Newest American Specialist, states, “We tailor our ESL classes to fit a student’s needs by creating curriculum content on demand.”

Additional programs for New Americans: For patrons with children, several Bilingual Storytime programs are available – each session offering rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories that stimulate the learning process for young children. DML also offers a Citizenship Civics Test Prep program that helps New Americans prepare for their naturalization interview.

“We place patrons at the center of everything we do and we try to ensure that Newest Americans feel free to belong, live, work, and play in our city and enjoy it as much as everyone else,” Pickett explains.

Reyna’s concert is free, open to the public, and is for all ages to enjoy. For more information about the María Reyna Soprano Mixe Concert, and for a listing of DML’s Diversity and Culture programs, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

Flame of Hope workshop
2024-01-27 13:00 - 15:00 | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The International Peace Museum invites you to experience the power and teachings contained in the Flame of Hope.
This flame was lit from 3 historic flames. Join us in a free workshop as we learn about this amazing journey!

Kyleen Downes “Left on the Pavement” Single Release Show
2024-01-27 19:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Celebrating the release of her newest single, “Left on the Pavement,” we could not be more excited to welcome Kyleen Downes back to the Yellow Cab Tavern stage on Saturday, Jan 27th with her band comprised of collaborating partner Nick Kizirnis, and Brian Hoeflich and Gabriella Erbacher!
Supporting them, we’re always happy to welcome Debbie De Casio and Never Try, opening up.
Cover starts at 7:00pm on Jan 27th with performance starting around 8:00pm!
Tickets are $9 in advance and $12 at the doors.
Tickets are available at https://www.yellowcabtavern.com/event-tickets
*All ages welcome with a guardian.
**Discounted presale tickets end at Midnight on Jan 26th
Yellow Cab’s resident truck, The Pizza Bandit, will be set up and serving through 11pm.
