Downtown Dayton Partnership

Women Strong Celebrates A Few of Our Favorite Things
2024-10-05 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Since 2018, Women Strong has been showing the world how a diverse group of artists can build a community of friendship around art. Co-founders Audrey Davis and Janet Lasley invited artists of various ethnic backgrounds, ages, cultures and life experience to come together with the purpose of supporting one another while sharing and showing their art together. Their exhibitions include panel discussions about the importance of art and friendships across cultures. For this Front Street exhibition the artists of Women Strong have decided to show a few of their favorite things

Wild Whiskers one year anniversary party
2024-10-05 11:00 - 17:00 | Wild Whiskers, 33 S. St. Clair St., Ste. 2, Dayton, OH, 45410, United States
Celebrate one year of Wild Whiskers!
One day sales are happening store-wide from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Visit with Miami Valley Pit crew and their adoptable dogs from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Goodie bags with samples and coupons will be given to the first 100 customers!

Genealogy Beyond the Basics
2024-10-05 11:30 - 13:30 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Genealogy Beyond the Basics, Saturday, October 5, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Main Library, Conference Room 3A: Patrons will learn how to research family history with various records. Registration required.

An Evening with Team Void
2024-10-05 20:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for an evening with Dayton’s legendary instrumental lucha-surf rockers, TEAM VOID on Saturday, October 5th!
They’ll be playing a free show starting at 8pm, and we’ll be recording it with our in-house audio rig.
No cover, just awesome music, great drinks, and better vibes

Heather Redman & The Reputation, Stone Theory, and Frank & Friends
2024-10-05 21:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for a night of amazing music with Heather Redman and the Reputation, Stone Theory, Frank and Friends!$10 Cover at 8pmMusic at 9pm
Heather Redman & The Reputation blends the bite of late-60s garage with 70s soul to concoct a nostalgic yet timeless sound. Hailing from Dayton, Ohio’s vibrant music scene, this energetic ensemble — fronted by Redman and featuring some of the scene’s finest players — puts on explosive stage shows while maintaining the singularity and grit of raw, bare-bones rock. Their self-titled debut spotlights Redman’s robust vocals alongside unforgettable brass refrains, cozy vintage keys, and raucous psychedelic guitar licks
Stone Theory – From the Metropolitan area of Milwaukee, Stone Theory revives vintage-inspired rock music with their heart and spirit. Fusing a range of genres such as psych, jazz, prog, and funk into their eclectic sound, Stone Theory belts charged lyrics and lays down heavy grooves to create a high-energy performance, both sonically and visually.
Frank and Friends – Channeling the spirit of the 6Os and YOs with their experimental jams, progressive percussion section and Latin inspired melodies, Frank & Friends are a force to bereckoned with. This group delivers eachperformance with a unique edge.

Native Plant Sale
2024-10-06 11:00 - 15:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Local native plant nurseries Tadmor Greene, Local Lush, Deeply Rooted Landscape,The Milkweed Patch, Down Natures Path, and Native Ohio Plant will be attending the Outdoor Market sharing their passion and knowledge of Ohio native plants, shrubs, and trees along with their best offerings ofnatives for planting in your home landscape.
Native plants are adapted to the environment in which they grow, making them perfect food and shelter for local wildlife. Many native plants also are important to pollinators — animals and insects that cause plants to create fruit or seed — which is critical for both animals and people. Additionally, native plants help clean and filter water and air.

Baking Demonstration & High Tea
2024-10-06 14:00 - 16:30 | The Dayton Woman’s Club, 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Baking Demonstration & High Tea
Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Learn how to make delicious scones with clotted cream! Chef Jacqueline Stine will give a baking demonstration and share her delicious recipes.
Following the presentation, Afternoon High Tea will be served featuring these freshly baked scones.
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Exhibit: America the Borderland
2024-10-07 | OH
Dayton Metro Library is hosting an exhibit titled America the Borderland in the Main Library’s Atrium. It is a multiplatform storytelling project that shines light on changemakers positively impacting their communities along the border between Mexico and the United States. At a time when immigration is at the forefront of a volatile and polarized national debate, the stories of these changemakers, shared in their own words, provide a nuanced and authentic perspective that is often missing from mainstream coverage.

America the Borderland was created after a team of University of Dayton undergraduate students traveled to El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, along with faculty members and practitioners in May 2018, as part of the Moral Courage Project. The student team was trained in interviewing techniques, fieldwork and documentary ethics, and border politics and history. They collaborated with grassroots organizations, immersed themselves in immigrant communities, collected testimony from everyday changemakers and documented the experience through photography – the result being America the Borderland.

The Moral Courage Project also created the exhibit Ferguson Voices: Disrupting the Frame, their first, which was also on display in the Main Library in August. With Borderland, The Project iterated the same model of first-person storytelling and distribution by shifting the lens south to capture visual stories that was used in Ferguson.

America the Borderland will be on display through Tuesday, October 15, at the Main Library, located at 215 E. Third St., Dayton, 45402. Information in this release was provided by Joel Pruce, Human Rights Center, University of Dayton. For more information about this exhibit, call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

BA DUAN JIN 八段锦 (Eight Sections of Brocade)
2024-10-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Sinclair Conference Center, 301 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join our guest, PING YANG, for this 4-session combination of lectures and exercises on Ba Duan Jin, one of the forms of traditional Chinese Qigong exercises with a history of more than 1000 years.
Ba Duan Jin comprises eight relatively simple movements that can be practiced at any place or time and by people of all ages. Literature has shown that Ba Duan Jin is very beneficial and will yield positive health effects if practiced regularly over time.
Free and open to the public! Please wear comfortable clothing & shoes.

Yoga with Passaddhi Yoga
2024-10-07 18:00 - 19:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
Yoga with Passaddhi Yoga
6:00pm – 7:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Aleasha with Passaddhi Yoga will lead you in all-levels yoga flow. If you’re a beginner, she will guide you through modifications to ensure you are comfortable to help you to become more familiar with poses. If you’re experienced, she will help grow your current practice. This class is truly for everyone! Weather Dependent.

Bootcamp with The Unit
2024-10-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2024-10-09 18:00 - 19:30 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
Bootcamp with The Unit
6:00pm – 7:30pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Join The Unit for an exciting boot camp workout that will take you through RiverScape in a whole new way. Whether you’re running the stairs, doing push ups near the reflecting pools, or stretching along the levee, this effective workout will keep you moving. Combined with the uplifting support of the community members that make up The Unit, this is a workout you will want to make part of your weekly routine. All fitness levels welcome and encouraged! Weather Dependent.

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2024-10-08 14:00 - 18:00 | 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
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.

“White Like Me” Discussion & viewing of pre-recorded video by Tim Wise
2024-10-08 15:30 - 18:00 | Sinclair Conference Center, 301 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join Sinclair’s Chief Diversity Officer, Michael Carter, for a viewing and discussion of the pre-recorded video by Tim Wise. Using stories from his own life, Wise examines what it really means to be white in a nation created to benefit people who are “white like him.” This inherent racism is not only real, but disproportionately burdens people of color and makes progressive social change less likely to occur. Explaining in clear and convincing language why it is in everyone’s best interest to fight racial inequality, Wise offers ways in which white people can challenge these unjust privileges, resist white supremacy and racism, and ultimately help to ensure the country’s personal and collective well-being.
This event is free and open to the public.

Tai Chi & Qigong at the River
2024-10-08 18:00 - 19:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
Tai Chi & Qigong at the River
6:00pm – 7:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Offered by Immortal Tree Qigong. Each hour-long Tai Chi & Qigong session will start with breathing exercises, warm up, and gentle stretching. You will then be guided through flowing movements mixed with short standing meditations. We will end with a slightly longer guided standing (or sitting) meditation. This should leave a few minutes to answer questions or discuss any insights. Qigong doesn’t require any special skills (other than breathing) or equipment (other than your body). Find “Immortal Tree Qigong” on Facebook or Instagram for more information! Weather Dependent.

Unintended Consequences: Local School District Applications
2024-10-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Metro Library continues celebrating the 70th anniversary of historic Civil Rights court case Brown v. Board of Education with a series of commemorative discussions. Unintended Consequences: Local School District Applications will be held on Tuesday, October 8, from 6-7:30 pm in the Main Library’s Eichelberger Forum.

Unintended Consequences: Local School District Applications will host a panel with guests discussing how Dayton and surrounding area schools have adapted to mandates and challenges, looking at education standards that are in place. Redlining, school district mapping, and other local school applications will also be discussed.

Panel guests include Dr. Christa Preston Agiro – Professor, Teacher Education Culture Studies & Humanities Wright State University; Dr. Rochonda L. Nenonene – Associate Professor Urban Teacher Academy University of Dayton; Dr. Novea McIntosh – Associate Professor Urban Teacher Academy University of Dayton; and Dr. Nancy Arden McHugh- Professor; Executive Director of Fitz Center University of Dayton

DML’s Robert Owens, Racial Equity Manager, will moderate the conversation.

This is a free event for adults, and registration is not required. For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

Live Music from Patrick Arnold
2024-10-08 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 Patrick Arnold
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 new food offerings 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. Admission is free! Dayton local singer/songwriter, Patrick Arnold performs a wide variety of covers, originals, and even audience requests. You can catch him at RiverScape on August 13th and October 8th from 7-9 PM! Weather Dependent.

Rainbow History Month Storytime
2024-10-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Read picture books about the contributions of LGBTQIA+ individuals and Rainbow Families. (Families)

Stage & Sip: Hamilton
2024-10-09 16:30 | PNC Arts Annex, 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
STAGE & SIP redefines the traditional theatre experience for adults ages 21 and up. On October 9 at 4:30 p.m., join us for an evening of Broadway magic and sophisticated entertainment prior to the performance of HAMILTON. Delight in an exclusive workshop, indulge in a curated cocktail, and collect unique tour merchandise. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served and you can segue to BACKGROUND ON BROADWAY at 6:30 p.m. or grab a drink or snack at Starbucks or at the Performance Bars.
If you already have your tickets for the October 9 performance, you can add the STAGE & SIP to your evening for $30 per person. Don’t have a ticket to the October 9 performance? No problem! You can also get the STAGE & SIP + HAMILTON ticket for $100 per person! Each STAGE & SIP includes preshow cocktails, an exclusive workshop, and special tour merchandise.
Each person in your party must have a STAGE & SIP ticket to participate.

Community Passport Outreach Event
2024-10-09 16:30 | Sinclair Conference Center, 301 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Sinclair Office of International Affairs is hosting a community passport outreach event, open to all families and students to help obtain a passport. This event is sponsored by the Montgomery County Clerk of Courts and will help you get all the things you need to get a passport!

SWERK with MVP Dance Fit
2024-10-09 18:00 - 19:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
SWERK with MVP Dance Fit
6:00pm – 7:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
SWERK (Sweat, Work, Twerk) combines current HipHop style dance moves with lower body toning exercises to bring you one Booty-licious bod. A true “lift your booty, love your body” experience. Beyonce’s welcome. No previous dance experience necessary, just come MOVE and have FUN. We can’t wait to SWERK with you! Weather Dependent.

Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B
2024-10-09 19:30 | The Human Race Theatre Company, 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
This fast-paced romp re-examines the world’s most famous detective story with a bold new feminist lens. In this highly theatrical escapade, oddball female roommates Sherlock (yes, it’s also a girl’s name—wait, is it a girl’s name? Is it even a name?) Holmes & Joan Watson join forces. They emerge from the pandemic fog as a deeply codependent, quasi-dysfunctional Odd Couple adventure duo—solving mysteries and kicking butts, until they come face-to-face with a villain who seems to have all of the answers.
Prepare for an evening of laughter, suspense, and empowerment as ‘Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson, Apt. 2B’ takes you on an unforgettable adventure that redefines heroism, friendship, and the art of deduction.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show: 49th Anniversary Spectacular Tour
2024-10-09 20:00 | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join the original Brad Majors – Barry Bostwick – for a screening of the original unedited movie with a live shadow cast (Fishnet Mafia) and audience participation! Plus a memorabilia display with artifacts and an actual costume from the movie, a costume contest, and more!
PROPS
Part of the fun of seeing The Rocky Horror Picture Show in the theatre is the props! While we encourage you to come in costume, you can’t bring your own props. But, there will be Prop Bags for sale in the lobby before the show!

Out Here Dayton Film Fest
2024-10-10 | THE NEON, United States
It’s our 19th year of celebrating the best of LGBTQIA+ films from around the world with the Miami Valley, and we found it so hard to make decisions that we decided to expand the festival by an extra day.
Join us at THE NEON during the long weekend of Oct. 10-13 for 9 different screenings – featuring 25 short and feature-length films. And don’t forget our Friday Night Party – this year at Lily’s Bistro.
Some special details are still in the works, but you can read about all of our films and find ticketing & scholarship details on this site. For the latest developments, be sure to check out and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
We can’t wait to gather together and share these incredible films with the community!

Discovery: Charlotte’s Web
2024-10-10 09:30 | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Back by popular demand, E.B. White’s loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte comes to life in CHARLOTTE’S WEB. Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid winding up in the slaughterhouse. Enter Charlotte, a fine writer and a true friend, who assures Wilbur she will save him. Charlotte hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman – she will create a “miracle.” Spinning the words “Some Pig” in her web, Charlotte weaves a solution which not only makes Wilbur a prize pig but ensures his place on the farm forever. This treasured tale, featuring mad-cap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship.
Adapted by Joseph Robinette from the book by E.B. White and produced by TheatreWorks USA.

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2024-10-10 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.

Broadway Studio: Hamilton
2024-10-10 16:30 | PNC Arts Annex, 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
BROADWAY STUDIO offers families a distinctive opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Broadway. In addition to enjoying a captivating Broadway show, families can participate in exclusive workshops led by touring cast members (if available), savor a complimentary preshow dinner, and collect special tour merchandise. This studio experience is designed to create lasting memories for families, making each visit a unique and cherished adventure into the heart of Broadway.
HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. HAMILTON features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards®, it has won a Grammy®, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

Jazz & Beyond: Berachah Valley (Bluegrass)
2024-10-10 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, October 10, as the Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond series presents the Bluegrass music of Berachah Valley.
Known for their powerful female trio harmony and outstanding musicians, Berachah Valley brings to their performances a true spirit of fun and tradition along with inspiration that reaches out beyond the music.
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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, October 10, 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!

Sunset at the Market-Harvest Moon
2024-10-10 17:30 - 20:30 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Visit the Market for a night of shopping, dining and music. Visit the 2nd Street Market for a special evening shopping event during Sunset at the Market in celebration of the Fall Harvest. Events scheduled are a Fall Dessert tasting with treats from Market Vendors, also a Live Culinary Tasting with Laura Blose, VP of Bellbrook Chocolate will demonstrate how to ice fall cookies with their homemade icing at 5:45, then Chef Beth Grillot from Rosebud’s at 6:30pm is making bruschetta, recipe provided and lastly at 7:15,Donald Whitcomb owner of La Petite Kitchen is making and sharing his Belgian waffle recipe. Samples will be provided. Also, that night stop by Hive Products booth and watch him make a witch’s broom.

Spooky Tours
2024-10-10 18:00 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
The Dayton Art Institute will be featuring a Spooky Tour for the Halloween Season! Join us for an evening of art filled with spooky legends, symbols and signs, and death and dying. Following the tour, invoke your creative spirit with a quick, spooky make and take art activity. You have 3 OPPORTUNITIES to attend: Next Thursday, October 10 at 6:00 p.m. October 27 at 1:00p.m. Followed by the Skinner Pipe Organ Spooktacular concert! October 31, at 6:00 p.m. (A Halloween special! ) This activity will be $10 for #MuseumMembers, and $15 for Non-member.
