Downtown Dayton Partnership

Exhibit: The Artistic Life of Aka Pereyma
2024-04-07, 2024-04-10, 2024-04-11, 2024-04-12, 2024-04-13 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Aka Pereyma’s art, unconventional and visionary, demonstrates a highly personal means of expression. Weaving folk-art traditions with modern artistic styles, Pereyma produced art that expressed her strong ties to her Ukrainian heritage. “I think it is my duty to introduce to the world my Ukrainian culture,” she stated. This exhibition brings together works from throughout her career, from the early 1960s into the 21st century. Not tied to a single medium, Pereyma made paintings, drawings, wood and metal sculptures, needlework, woodblock prints, ceramics and exquisitely intricate designs on pysanky eggs. Recurring themes include Ukrainian folk songs, depictions of birds to represent her love of nature, Adam and Eve (along with leaves and eggs) to symbolize men and women. The works tell stories, often through surreal, densely filled ornamentation. “More is more,” was a favorite saying. A celebration of a local artistic legend, this exhibition will highlight Pereyma’s love of color and bold design.
February 17–May 12, 2024

Raptor Day
2024-04-07 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Little Fish Brewing Company, 116 Webster St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Hey Dayton! On Sunday, April 7th from 12p-2p we are having the Glen Helen Raptor Center here on our patio to host an interactive educational raptor event! Perfect for folks of ALL ages! There will be birds/raptors here to see and meet as well as plenty of opportunities to learn more about the raptor center and all they do!
This event is free, donations appreciated for The Glen Helen Raptor Center.

Dayton Dragons vs. Lansing Lugnuts
2024-04-07 13:05 | 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.

Five Lesbians Eating A Quiche
2024-04-07 14:00 | PNC Arts Annex, 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
It’s 1956 and The Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein are having their annual quiche breakfast. As the assembled five women await the announcement of the society’s prize-winning quiche, the atomic bomb sirens sound! Has the Communist threat come to pass? How will the women respond as their idyllic town and lifestyle faces attacks?
This interactive show runs 90 minutes, no intermission.
Presented with permission from Concord Theatricals
https://www.daytonlive.org/events/five-lesbians-eating-quiche/

Skinner Pipe Organ Concert
2024-04-07 14:00 - 15:00 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from the Dayton Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will perform on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. (unless otherwise noted).
April 7 and 21
May 12 and 19
June 9 and 16
July 7 and 21
August 4 and 18
September 1 and 15
October 6 and 20
November 3 and 17
December 1, 8 and 15

Flight of the Lawnchair Man
2024-04-07 15:00 | Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, OH, 45410, USA
Jerry’s just an ordinary guy with an ordinary job and an extraordinary dream. While everyone tries to tie him down, Jerry believes in himself and soars in this inspirational musical that reminds us that dreams can come true.

Perfect Pair Art & Wine Event
2024-04-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Celebrate spring with an evening of art, wine, and gourmet charcuterie at the historic High Street gallery of the Dayton Society of Artists. Immerse yourself in the sensory delights of three carefully curated wines reflecting the spring season, hand-selected by sommelier Lauren Gay, perfectly paired with a tantalizing array of sweet and savory charcuterie. Enjoy our newly opened spring juried art show as you savor each sip and bite in the elegant ambiance of our gallery. Limited tickets available – reserve your spot now!
Sponsored by: Joui Wine
Joui Wine is a wine retail shop and bar offering a full cocktail program and small plates. Our constantly-rotating offerings feature wineries from around the world, highlighting environmentally conscious and female owned/produced wines. Our funky, vibrant space was designed with versatility in mind so that we can quickly become an event space for private parties, happy hours, dance parties, etc. Hours of operation are Thursday through Sunday from noon to 10pm.
When: Sun. April 7, 4-6 PM
Price: $45 per person, registration is limited.
Premium Wines: Hand selected wines to reflect the season.
Love the wine? Bottles will be available to purchase and enjoy at home.
Treat: a charcuterie beauty provided by Joui’s wonderful chef.
Location: The Dayton Society of Artists
48 High Street, Dayton 45403

Register Here!

Total Eclipse at Dublin Pub
2024-04-08 11:00 | The Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Ave., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Party in the parking lot, beer & cocktails, live DJ

Solar Eclipse Patio Party at Moeller Brew Barn
2024-04-08 11:00 - 19:00 | Moeller Brew Barn, 116 E. First St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us for this once in a lifetime celestial event – the Solar Eclipse 2024!
Tailgate on the Patio 💫 The taproom will all be open on Monday, April 8th from 11am-7pm for the Total Solar Eclipse! The party will feature the Solar Eclipse Beer (available now!) and a specialty cocktail. Full food menu available.

Blackout!
2024-04-08 12:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us as we open for a rare Monday to celebrate the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8th! Matt and Gus will be behind the bar starting at noon, and we’ll be featuring Land Grant’s Totality Black IPA brewed in collaboration with COSI on tap! We’ll have eclipse glasses available for purchase for the full eclipse experience!

Dayton Eclipse: Cocktails and Cupcakes
2024-04-08 12:00 - 21:00 | Two Social, 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us for an eclipse party! Special celestial cocktails plus matching cupcakes by Eat The Rich! Available while supplies last. Axe Throwing Reservations, $12 per person with code “ECLIPSE”

Eclipse Viewing Party
2024-04-08 13:00 - 18:00 | Little Fish Brewing Company, 116 Webster St., Dayton, OH, 45402
A once in a lifetime experience arrives on April 8th, 2024 at 3:09pm! Join us a Little Fish Brewing Company – Dayton Station for a Total Solar Eclipse Party! We’ll supply a pair of glasses with the purchase of 1 pint! We’ll have small snacks available as well as full draft, cocktail, and wine menu!
No ticket entry required, come join the fun! We’ll be open from 1:00p – 6:00p

Oregon Express Eclipse Patio Pizza Party
2024-04-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Oregon Express, 336 E. 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join us at The Oregon Express to view the April 8th total eclipse on our roof top patio!

Space is limited on the patio. So, we’re ticketing the event. Tickets will include a pizza buffet, two drinks, and a set of eclipse glasses!

Everything starts at 2pm and then we’ll keep the party going until 5pm! We’ll have a private bartender and cocktail staff on the patio to keep the drinks flowing too!

We’d love to spend this once in a lifetime total eclipse viewing with you at The OE!

Solar Eclipse at the Foundry Rooftop
2024-04-08 14:30 - 23:00 | The Foundry, 124 Madison St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Prepare to view the total solar eclipse in the path of totality from our rooftop! Happy Hour starts early at 2:30 PM with our Happy Hour cocktails, beer, wine and flame-grilled bites. Then, view the eclipse with your complimentary glasses at 3:09 PM.

Artist in Training Afterschool Classes
2024-04-08 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-09 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-10 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-11 15:00 - 18:00 | K12 Gallery & TEJAS, 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The AIT program is an after-school art club for students in grades 6-12. Students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of media while working at their own pace. By learning some of the techniques used by artists, they will train to become better at their own art making. These classes are perfect for both beginners and students who already make lots of art! The collaborative environment in our studio allows students to forge friendships, build self-confidence, and experience new perspectives while making art. Students can opt to attend one day per week, two days, or all sessions. Students are welcome to join at any point in the year. Classes are $15 for members or $30 non-members. 5 class and 10 class passes available.
Scholarship information available at https://k12tejasgallery.org/artist-in-training-afterschool-art-classes/

“Fatale Flaw” Murder Mystery Dinner Show
2024-04-08 19:00 - 21:30 | Spaghetti Warehouse, 36 W. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The Spaghetti Warehouse has you covered with dinner and a show! Our all new murder mystery show “Fatale Flaw” is up and running.
3 course dinner and a show 39.99 +tax.
Join Mayhem & Mystery for their newest production. Nora Dezimon and her best friend Cathy Mofitt have hired Sam Shade to find out the truth about Nora’s finacé, Harry Lemon. Is Harry cheating on her? His temper and controlling nature have Nora running scared. Harry thinks Nora is stepping out on him. Can Sam discover the truth? Will Nora escape Harry’s angry clutches? And what secret is Cathy hiding? Can you solve the crime and win a prize?
Call 937.461.3913 to make required reservations.

Volunteer Opportunity – OD8-4 Memorial “The Seed of Life”
2024-04-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Join the Seed of Life artist team at the Dayton Metro Library. We will be in the Opportunity Center at St. Clair continuing the work of creating the 480 square foot mosaic that will be installed in the ground outside of Trolley Stop this summer. The participation process is simple and we provide all the necessary supplies. No need to register or sign up. Volunteers are welcome to float in and out or stay the entire time. The volunteer process consists of gluing pieces of cut up tile into the predesigned shapes. Please join us as we seek community healing through community-centered art.
4/25/2024 – times are from 4-7:45pm. A FREE Sound Bowl Healing Meditation will begin at 7pm on this date ONLY. Experience the healing frequencies of Tibetan sound bowls through a guided meditation exercise, lasting approximately 20-30 minutes.

Film Series: In the Time of the Butterflies
2024-04-10 15:30 | Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH
Join us for a screening of the 2001 drama directed by Mariano Barroso, based on a novel by Julia Alvarez. The story is a fictionalized account of the lives of the Mirabal sisters, Dominican revolutionary activists, who opposed the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo and were assassinated on November 25, 1960, for their part in an underground plot to overthrow the government.
There will be a facilitated discussion following the film.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Snacks provided!
https://sinclaircc.wufoo.com/forms/z145k5xk1pwpup0/

Film Series: STILL : A Michael J. Fox Movie
2024-04-11 15:30 | Sinclair Conference Center, 301 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join us for a screening of the 2023 documentary by Davis Guggenheim. The directory incorporates archival and scripted elements, and recounts Fox’s extraordinary story in his own words — the improbable tale of an undersized kid from a Canadian army base who rose to the heights of stardom in 1980s Hollywood. The account of Fox’s public life, full of nostalgic thrills and cinematic gloss, will unspool alongside his never-before-seen private journey, including the years that followed his diagnosis, at 29, with Parkinson’s disease.
Intimate and honest, and produced with unprecedented access to Fox and his family, the film chronicles Fox’s personal and professional triumphs and travails and will explore what happens when an incurable optimist confronts an incurable disease. With a mix of adventure and romance, comedy and drama, watching the film will feel like … well, like a Michael J. Fox movie.
There will be a facilitated discussion following the film.
https://sinclaircc.wufoo.com/forms/z19t7um815ka2sp/

Thirsty Thursday at Corner Kitchen with Tori Lee
2024-04-11 16:00 - 22:00 | Corner Kitchen, 613 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Thirsty Thursdays with fantastic Tori Lee! Enjoy curated drinks, plates, and tracks from Tori and the CK team every Thursday starting March 14th! Specials include 9 Artisanal fat washed martinis, $5 off Prime Cuts, $9 small plates at the bar, $5 wine pours and $3 drafts.

Sunset at the Market: Community & Inclusivity
2024-04-11 17:30 - 20:30 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join us for an evening of shopping & dining! Along with listening to great music from Johnathan Hamilton also visit many sustainable organizations from Montgomery County who will in attendance. Organizations such as SOPEC, City of Dayton, UD Rivers Institute, Solar United, The Food Bank, Go Zero & Drive Electric Dayton will be on hand to discuss ways to be sustainable and help our environment. The Five Rivers MetroParks Animal Ambassador’s will be there with animals that can’t be released into the wild any longer, along with a Children’s Sustainability Scavenger Hunt and a Beehive Observation Hive.

Exhibit: Person Place Thing
2024-04-12, 2024-04-13 | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
PERSON PLACE THING

APRIL 5 – MAY 18

PERSON PLACE THING is the Dayton Society of Artists’ 2024 annual spring juried exhibition. The call for art was open to all mediums, techniques, and styles. Any artist, 18 years or older, was eligible to enter. The juror was Stefan Chinov and over $900 awarded in prizes!
