Downtown Dayton Partnership

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2024-07-09 14:00 - 18:00, 2024-07-16 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series
Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2:00pm – 6:00pm
AGE: 14 and up | $12.00
Paddle under the fountains with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions all summer long at RiverScape MetroPark! Regular walk-up rental hours will take place Tuesdays from 2-6pm and Thursdays from 4-8pm, June-October. Launch from under the Riverside Bridge along the Great Miami Recreational Trail. The cost to participate is $12 per person per hour. Taiter’s Kayak Solutions staff will provide visitors with brief instructions prior to entering the water, which will include a safety tutorial, and help visitors get into their vessels. All visitors will be required to wear a properly fitted life jacket. Swimming is prohibited in the Great Miami River, but visitors should come prepared to get wet. Those renting will not be permitted to go through the RiverScape River Run whitewater feature. No lifeguards are on duty, and paddling is at all visitors’ own risk. All visitors must sign a waiver to participate. Visit Facebook.com/TaitersKayakSolutions for more information. Weather Dependent.

Live Music from Edde Osborne
2024-07-09 19:00 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of Tuesday Nights in the Park series
Live Music from Edde Osborne
7:00pm – 9:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Join us at RiverScape on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from June-October for live music, food, drinks and fun! Come support local musicians, try some delicious food from the Cafe, and challenge your friends to some giant lawn games. As part of the Downtown Dayton DORA, the RiverScape Cafe will also be offering a variety of cocktails, wine, beer and more for those 21 and over. Edde Osborne, local musician, is an amazing saxophone and flute player and always gets the crowd dancing along to his fun covers of some the most well-known hits. You can catch Edde on July 9th and September 10th at RiverScape from 7 to 9 PM. Admission is free! Weather Dependent.

Dayton Dragons vs. South Bend Cubs
2024-07-09 19:05 | Day Air Ballpark, 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH, 45402
Catch one of the hottest tickets in sports – see the Dayton Dragons play baseball at Day Air Ballpark! For tickets and more information, visit www.daytondragons.com or call 228-2287.

Internet Searching
2024-07-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Internet Searching, Wednesday, July 10, 10 am-12 pm, Main Library, Tech Lab A: Although the World Wide Web has been around for a long time, it has grown into a daunting sea of web pages and information. This class will give attendees the necessary skills to research the web effectively. Registration is required – few spots remain. Adults

Nature Adventures Family Program
2024-07-10 14:30 - 15:30, 2024-07-17 14:30 - 15:30 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30 pm, Main Library, Children’s Creativity Space: Participate in arts and crafts, activities, and experiments that focus on the diversity of the natural world. Every session has a different theme.

June 5: Camping
June 12: Gardening with The Ohio State University Extension Office
June 26: Get up close with encounters of Brukner Nature Center animals.
July 10: Nature scavenger hunt
July 17: Meet local author Christina Dendy who will share her book The Wall and the Wild and lead a garden themed art project.
July 31: Summer weather

Miami Valley Community ID Drive
2024-07-11 09:30 - 13:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Miami Valley Community ID Drive, Thursday, July 11, 9:30 am-1 pm, Main Library:
This programs issues IDs to any Miami Valley resident, including the unhoused, elderly, immigrants and/or refugees, and those returning from incarceration. Obtaining this ID provides community members with reliable identification who may otherwise not have access to or have difficulty accessing government-issued forms of ID. Registration is required. All Ages

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2024-07-11 16:00 - 20:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series
Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
4:00pm – 8:00pm
AGE: 14 and up | $12.00
Paddle under the fountains with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions all summer long at RiverScape MetroPark! Regular walk-up rental hours will take place Tuesdays from 2-6pm and Thursdays from 4-8pm, June-October. Launch from under the Riverside Bridge along the Great Miami Recreational Trail. The cost to participate is $12 per person per hour. Taiter’s Kayak Solutions staff will provide visitors with brief instructions prior to entering the water, which will include a safety tutorial, and help visitors get into their vessels. All visitors will be required to wear a properly fitted life jacket. Swimming is prohibited in the Great Miami River, but visitors should come prepared to get wet. Those renting will not be permitted to go through the RiverScape River Run whitewater feature. No lifeguards are on duty, and paddling is at all visitors’ own risk. All visitors must sign a waiver to participate. Visit Facebook.com/TaitersKayakSolutions for more information. Weather Dependent.

Farm to Table Dinner
2024-07-11 17:00 - 20:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join Tia Stuart from Narroway Farms as she hosts a Farm to Table Dinner at the Market. Registration is required. Please check the Market website for more information. $35.

Jazz & Beyond: Big Gil & His Funky All Stars
2024-07-11 17:30 - 19:30 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Our Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond concerts present a great mix of familiar favorites and new faces from the region’s jazz scene. The series has been a regular fixture at the museum for more than 25 years. Concerts return to the Shaw Gothic Cloister (unless otherwise noted)!
Join us on Thursday, July 11, as the Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond series presents the Funk Music of Big Gil & His Funky All Stars.
A crowd favorite at the Dayton Art Institute! Big Gil & His Funky All Stars is a Blues Funk & RB group that plays with passion. Every musical note is a chapter that leaves people wanting more.
https://www.facebook.com/…/Big-Gils-Blues-His-Funky…/
This performance takes place in the Shaw Gothic Cloister. All seating is general admission and tickets may be purchased at the door the night of the concert. The concert is free for museum members and included in museum general admission for non-members. Click here to learn more about membership!
A cash bar will be available for drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), and an assortment of snacks provided by Leo will be available for purchase.
HOW TO GO
Date: Thursday, July 11, 2024
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 5 p.m.)
Location: Shaw Gothic Cloister
Cost: Free to members; included in museum general admission for non-members
Doors open at 5 p.m., and concerts take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Shaw Gothic Cloister (unless otherwise noted). Admission is free for museum members and included in museum general admission for non-members. Not a member? Click here to join!
A cash bar will be available for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and snacks provided by Leo will also be available for purchase.

Lauren Anderson
2024-07-11 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Lauren Anderson honed her blues-ridden, lyric-driven craft in the suburbs of Chicago. With an undergraduate degree in Opera and a Masters in Music Therapy, she now resides in Nashville, TN where she is a full-time musician. Although her talent stands alone with awards, such as Female Vocalist of the year in 2015 by the Midwest Music Awards and Best New Blues Artist in 2022 by the Independent Blues Awards, she has also shared the stage with the likes of Beth Hart, Samantha Fish and Mike Zito to name a few. She has co-written with writers, such as Sean Michael Kelly, previously in the band “Six Pence none the Richer” & Sandy Ramos, who wrote “The Chicks” 1998 hit, “Let ‘Er Rip”. Lauren just released her third, self-produced studio album in September 2022, titled, “Burn It All Down”, which debuted at #12 on the Billboard Blues Charts and she’s looking forward to her next adventure.

The Ark Band
2024-07-11 19:00 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Summer Music series
The Ark Band
7:00pm – 9:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Presently hailed as the number one reggae band in the Midwest by several publications, The Ark Band will be bringing their distinct style of reggae, calypso and soca music to the RiverScape stage on July 11th from 7-9 PM. You won’t want to miss it! The RiverScape Cafe will be open and offers refreshments and snacks for purchase. A variety of beer, wine and mixed drinks will also be available for those 21 and over. Seating is limited, so we recommend bringing a lawn chair. Admission is FREE! The RiverScape Summer Music series is sponsored by The Jack W. & Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation and Enterprise Roofing. Weather Dependent.

TrotCon 2024
2024-07-12 08:00 - 23:30 | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
This convention is by, for, and about fans of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. July 12th- July 14th. https://trotcon.net/

Book Mobile at the Market
2024-07-12 11:00 - 13:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
The Dayton Metro Public Library is at the Market this summer on two Fridays. July 12 & 7/26 from 11am until 1pm. Pick up your favorite summer reads!

Harvesting & Preserving
2024-07-12 11:30 - 12:30 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join Betty Hoevel, Five Rivers MetroParks Education Coordinator as she discusses important ways to harvest your crop, then preserve it. This is a walk-in class and no registration is required.

JAM Foodie Tour
2024-07-12 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-07-13 15:00 - 18:00 | Sueno, 607 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
JAM Foodie Tours are currently walking, talking, and eating on select Fridays and Saturdays in June and July @3:00p starting at Sueño. Every tour varies slightly, but aims to be wrapping up around 5:30-6:00p. Tickets are $100 per person.

JAM Foodie Tours strives to create a unique, communal culinary experience that feeds your mind and belly. Experience our local community while sharing food, exploring culture, and discovering history. Our goal is to create a business that supports and grows the fantastic food and culinary operations in Dayton, as well as enhance the economic development of the streets where we will walk and eat.

What’s Included

Tour guide
Scenic walking route
6-ish samples of food and/or drinks at various establishments in and around the Oregon District.
Education and history about the places we eat at and some of the places we walk by.

After Dark Friday Fun Night
2024-07-12 17:30 - 19:00 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
A laidback, guided art-making opportunity for adults to unwind from a long week. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Due to this event occurring after hours, please enter through the Rike Building entrance and wait in the lobby for your instructor. Come prepared to get messy!
COST: $20 members, $25 non-members
July 12, 2024
5:30-7:00
Hand-Painted, Screen-Printed, Pop Art Panels!
Learn about the silkscreen process while painting and screen-printing your very own DAI-themed Pop Art paintings on canvas panels! No silk-screening or painting experience is necessary. Come prepared to get messy! Experimentation and collaboration are strongly encouraged!
August 09, 2024
5:30-7:00
Watercolor-Resist Zentangle Painting
Use watercolors, oil pastels, and more to create elaborate, bold, and colorful painted patterns through the fun, relaxing art of Zentangle mark-making! No drawing or painting experience is necessary. Experimentation and collaboration are strongly encouraged!
September 13, 2024
5:30-7:00
Notan Papercutting Collage
Learn about the Japanese art of Notan to draw, cut, and create dynamic designs with paper cutouts. No drawing experience is necessary. Experimentation and collaboration are strongly encouraged!

Nikki Hill w/ Gem Series Opener The Café Unit
2024-07-12 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Nikki Hill is sweet seduction, sweeter threat, and smoldering energy. An original force in American music, she is tender and tough, flamboyant, witty and dangerous. To put it plainly, Hill brings daggers back to the stage and studio. Overlapping soulful, sensual and bold vocal tones with powerful chrome-plated riffs and swagger, her voice finds a home in it – a soul singing, bar rocking, roots revivalist, that writes with frank self-reflection at a dancing tempo.
Hailing from Durham, North Carolina, Nikki Hill enjoyed R&B, soul, pop and hip hop at home. In addition, she sang gospel in the church choir from childhood through her early teenage years. Gradually, she developed her ears for garage rock, rock n’ roll, blues and roots, while also picking up influence from living along the legendary Mississippi River – in St. Louis, Missouri, New Orleans, Louisiana, and currently Memphis, Tennessee. In Nikki’s mind, a fertile mix of all the different types of music she had heard arose, and gradually these merged into something quite special, as she found her own voice, which the world was gradually introduced to on her many constant tours, where she took more and more audiences by storm with her distinctive vocals and energetic stage performance.
After self-releasing and producing her debut album, Here’s Nikki Hill, her musical contributions continued, with her song “Struttin’” released on Deke Dickerson and The Bo-Keys Soul Meets Country EP, produced by Scott Bomar in Memphis, TN. The momentum continued through the release of her second album, Heavy Hearts Hard Fists, recorded at Fort Horton Studios in Wyldwood, TX. The acclaimed album was accompanied by a worldwide tour in the US, Europe, Australia, India and Morocco, and over 30 festivals, including Montreux Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, and Byron Bay Blues Festival, receiving praise for uplifting the new songs with an erupting live performance.
“Think Tina Turner fronting AC/DC and you’ll have half of the picture. She’s a machine…you’ve got no excuse if you miss seeing her… Nikki Hill is a revelation, her band masters of rocket-fueled bluesy swing, her voice the beacon which calls you home… a vocal powerhouse who don’t mess around.” (Rolling Stone).
Hill’s current touring band is Matt Hill (guitar), Laura Chavez (guitar), Nick Gaitan (bass), and Marty Dodson (drums). On Nikki Hill’s third self-produced and self-released album, Feline Roots, she lets her soul rip. Nikki and her band take a muscular groove — celebrating and wailing over love, transgressions, the hard times, and wild freedom — and inject it with timeless effect, giving Nikki a foundation on which to build.
It’s her version of rock n’ roll that can only come from her stories. Nikki Hill has never been afraid to take the road less traveled, and it’s clear with “Feline Roots” that she’s living every word.

Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: The Café Unit
The Café Unit is a group of “Seasoned Players” who share a common vision, influence, and ear for live performance and music. The Café Unit is laid back AND The Café Unit is upbeat. Ideal for any Dancing, Good Listening, Party environment, Venues Large and Small, the Band incorporates songs and styles from a variety of genres and eras. Blues, Rock, Country, from Golden Oldies to Present Day Music, Nothing Is Off The Table

Summer Sounds
2024-07-12 19:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us as we celebrate the young sounds of Vote For Dogs, Ghostlight, Ozzi Zappia, Recklessness and Dravin and the Ravens!This is an all ages and free event so bring the family and come party with us!

Figure Drawing
2024-07-13 09:30 - 12:00 | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for our Saturday Nude Figure Drawing session. $5 modeling fee, and make sure to bring your own supplies. Easels and drawing horses are available to borrow. Space is filling fast so make sure to come a little early for a good seat.
Free street parking or in the lot across the street – we hope to see you there!

OCB Dayton Competition
2024-07-13 10:00 | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
OCB is the largest and most competitive all-natural bodybuilding federation in the United States. Men’s show starts @ 10am, Women’s show starts @ 1pm. Adult admission is $50, Under 18 is $25, Children under 12 are FREE, Coach/assistant- one per competitor is $70. For more information and tickets, please visit their website: Natural Bodybuilding Contests | Physique Contests – OCBonline.com or Facebook page: Facebook

Artist Talk with Andy Snow
2024-07-13 14:00 - 16:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Photographer and artist, Andy Snow, discusses “Time Mends, Space Blends” on display at The Contemporary Dayton.
The Contemporary Dayton presents a series of blended photographs from the Flood of 1913 and present day Dayton, Ohio by Dayton-based artist, Andy Snow.
Exhibit on display through August 10, 2024.

Q+ History Chat
2024-07-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Q+ History Chat, Saturday, July 13, 2-4 pm, Main Library, Opportunity Space (formerly called Opportunity @ Patterson): Dr. Svetlana Harlan of the Gay Ohio History Initiative will provide sources that showcase our state’s LGBTrailblazers. All are welcome, with a special invite to LGBTQIA+ elders, who can share their stories in an informal setting. Voter registration will also be available at this event. Adults

Dayton Mac & Cheese Fest 2024
2024-07-13 17:00 - 21:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The 3rd Annual Dayton Mac and Cheese FestTons of Mac and Cheese and More!July 13th – 5 to 9pmPresented by GEICO
We are extremely excited to announce the Third Annual Dayton Mac and Cheese Fest at the Yellow Cab Tavern on July 13th from 5 to 9pm!
Get all of the details at yellowcabfoodtrucks.com
Entry is always FREE to our family friendly food festivals at The Yellow Cab Tavern!
With tons of vendors serving their take on Mac and Cheese in addition to their standard menu favorites, this will be a foodie event that you will not want to miss!
Vendors:
Pizza BanditKung Fu BBQI Heart Ice CreamMa Dukes Street FoodHome Cooked VibesCrusin CusineSlide ThruClaybourne GrillLet’s Eat Food TruckA Lil Taste of SoulDelishMamaBear’s MacPoppys Smoke HouseFreakin’ RicanCupzilla Korean bbqThe Forking PierogiLittle BoijonYour Vegan ChefChilders’ Chimney CakesDouble E Coffee Co
*Please note: Food truck lineup is subject to change
Our beer garden patio and covered party tent at The Yellow Cab Tavern will be open for everyone to hang out in during Dayton Mac and Cheese Fest!
Become a sponsor:
If you’re or an organization you’re associated with is interested in sponsoring any of our food festivals, download our sponsorship informational document through the link below or send us an email at theyellowcabfoodtruckrally@gmail.com.
https://www.dropbox.com/…/2024-Yellow-Cab-and-Champion…
Hope to see everyone out for what will surely be one of the BIGGEST and tastiest events of the year in Downtown Dayton!

Alexander Star & the Golden People w/ Signature Levitt Summer Camp Showcase Opening
2024-07-13 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Alexander Star is an Emmy®-nominated songwriter, performer, and impact activist based in South Florida. Star is committed to using his music as a vehicle for positive change and is proud to be considered a modern-day “Impact Artist.”
Alexander Star tours with his 5-piece live band The Golden People. In addition to their headline shows, A. Star & TGP have opened for Earth, Wind & Fire, Black Violin, and Koffee. The band’s familiar originals and playfully modern interpretations of hits spanning half a century make Alexander Star & The Golden People a sought-after performance experience.
Star’s music has been featured Super Bowl campaigns, on prime time television, government broadcasts and commercials. Star has forged creative partnerships globally and has performed in more than a dozen countries as well as inside the United Nations. In addition to his albums, Star creates anthems for non-profit organizations including “My Solid Ground” for HANDY, Inc., an organization that helps teens in foster care get on their feet, and “Just One Firefly” for 211, a national crisis prevention hotline. Star has also created anthems created for The Children’s Services Council of Broward County, Xtreme Action Park, Feeding South Florida, the City of Miami Government, and many more.
Alexander Star is also a popular keynote performer specializing in tailor-made ‘Tiny Desk’ style concerts that uplift, inspire, and energize audiences seeking upward transformation.
Off the stage, Star has dedicated 10+ years of musical mentorship toward amplifying youth voices by helping students write and record original songs. His experience hosting hundreds of these sessions with at-risk teens (survivors of abuse, trafficking, and teens living in foster care) helped Star develop his natural gift for empowering others.
Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: Signature Levitt Music & Creative Arts Summer Day Camp Showcase
The openers for this evening will be the students from the week-long Signature Levitt Music & Creative Arts Summer Day Camp in partnership with Signature Educational Solutions. These students will work hard the week before the concert, writing songs and honing their creative and production skills in order to develop a performance to dazzle the Levitt Dayton audience.

Pete Davidson: Prehab Tour Live
2024-07-13 19:00 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Pete Davidson is a celebrated stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer.
In 2023, Davidson starred in Peacock’s “Bupkis,” a semi-autobiographical comedy series he also co-created, co-wrote and executive produced. He will begin production on season 2 later this year.
Davidson was a cast member on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” from 2014-2022, where his singular “Weekend Update” features and original music videos garnered millions of views. He recently returned to Studio 8H to host the 49th season premiere of “SNL,” earning rave reviews. Davidson shot his first one-hour stand-up special for Comedy Central in 2016 and was named one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 the same year. In 2020, he released the stand-up special Pete Davidson: Alive From New York. Davidson was listed as one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2022. On January 9, 2024 he released his new Netflix Standup Special Pete Davidson: Turbo Fonzarelli and is currently out performing brand new material with the PETE DAVIDSON: PREHAB TOUR. In 2020, Davidson co-wrote, executive produced, and starred in the critically acclaimed film The King of Staten Island. Additional film work includes Dumb Money, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Trainwreck, Big Time Adolescence, Set It Up, Meet Cute, and Bodies Bodies Bodies. Upcoming projects include The Home, Wizards!, and I Slept with Joey Ramone.
Co-presented by Dayton Live and SaveLive.

Lunch on the Lawn
2024-07-14 12:00 - 17:00 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
July 14, 12 p.m.–5 p.m.
Join the DAI for an afternoon of art, outdoor activities, delicious food, and great music in a beautiful setting. The museum invites guests to bring blankets and chairs to set out on the museum grounds and enjoy a Sunday Lunch on the Lawn. The DAI will provide lawn games and live music for entertainment. Guests are welcome to purchase lunch from the food trucks that will be parked in the museum parking lot. Attending the outdoor activities is free of charge. Those purchasing admission to the museum will have access to the galleries and will receive sidewalk chalk to decorate the museum parking lot and a “Take and Make” art activity.
Ages: All
Cost: Free for Outdoor Activities, Standard Admission for the museum
Food Trucks: Kungfu BBQ, The Wild Banana
*BYO Blankets and chairs. Guests may bring their own lawn games (no sharp objects permitted, no yard games allowed in the museum)

Music Bingo!
2024-07-16 19:00 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of Tuesday Nights in the Park series
Music Bingo!
7:00pm – 9:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Join us at RiverScape near the Cafe on the third Tuesday of each month from June through October for an exciting night of food, drinks, and Music Bingo! In this exciting twist on the classic game, you will mark your bingo cards as a live DJ from Liftoff Entertainment plays a variety of hits, from pop to rock and so much more. Be one of the first to mark five in a row and you can win some neat prizes! Music Bingo is free to participate, but we recommend coming early as bingo sheets are limited! The RiverScape Cafe will have a variety of appetizers, refreshments and desserts available for purchase. For those 21 and over, cocktails, wine and beer will also be available for purchase as part of the Downtown Dayton DORA. Weather Dependent.
