Downtown Dayton Partnership

Karaoke
2025-04-24 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Detroit) | OH
Join us for Karaoke Thursdays at The Dayton Beer Company, hosted by Limelight Entertainment from 6:30 p.m.-9:30p.m. Cheers!

Gem City Burlesque “Bourbon Swing” with live music
2025-04-24 18:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
You’re invited to an unforgettable evening at The Brightside’s “Vod-Vil Bar” on Thursday, April 24th!
Get ready to indulge in: Burlesque Entertainment: Experience the captivating artistry of Gem City Burlesque. Live Music: Enjoy electrifying performances from Ayn Swann & The High Standards. Delicious Cocktails: Sip on expertly crafted drinks that will tantalize your taste buds!
VIP and Standard tables are available as well as single tickets (seated, no table).
HOW TO GO? Thursday, April 24, 2025 Doors 6:30pm Show 7:30pm The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton GA tickets $30 each / Reserved Tables for 2 $100 – $150
Get your ticket here: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/gem-city-burlesque-2025-04-24-the-brightside-music-event-venue-dayton-3631e0 Ages 21+

PechaKucha Night Dayton Vol. 56
2025-04-24 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Join us for Dayton’s first PechaKucha Night of the year! We are so excited to have PK 56 at the beautiful Dayton Art Institute!
Speakers and Topics TBA
Cash bar will be available.
Cash donations are gladly accepted to help PK keep going. You can help grow our audience by inviting someone new to PK!
Special thanks to our sponsorsMEGA: Catapult CreativeEVENT: Dragonfly Editorial
If you’re trying to describe us, this is what we say!
Established in 2009, PechaKucha Night Dayton is a free quarterly idea-sharing party and networking event for adults.PechaKucha is a fast-paced style of presenting using 20 slides discussed for 20 seconds each (20×20). This presentation format allows speakers to share their passions in a succinct format, telling their stories in their own voices, with unique visuals leading the way.
This creative outlet began as nighttime get-togethers in Tokyo in 2003 by two renowned architects. Since then, three million people have attended PechaKucha events worldwide. Dayton is one of over 1,200 official PK cities.
PK Dayton is a volunteer-run event by local organizers Shayna, Mike, Ron, Meg, Sean, and Sarah.

Community Fitness at the Market – TaiChi & Qigong
2025-04-25 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
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!

Dvorák’s Cello Concerto
2025-04-25 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Cellist Adrian Daurov returns to the Schuster to perform the Dvořák Cello Concerto, one of the most lyrical and monumental concertos in the cello repertoire. Surrounding the piece are two brilliant works that are comedic though a tad eerie – Stravinsky’s Petrushka ballet score and Mozart’s Don Giovanni Overture.

Am I an American or Am I Not?
2025-04-26 11:00 (America/New_York) | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
“Am I an American or Am I Not”:
A Traveling Exhibit and Talk with Karen Korematsu

The Korematsu Institute is proud to present the exhibit “Am I an American or Am I Not?” in Ohio for the very first time.

The exhibition’s title, “Am I an American or Am I Not?”, is inspired by the courageous legacy of Fred Korematsu, a U.S.-born citizen who boldly challenged the government’s wartime incarceration of Japanese Americans. His fight for justice continues to echo today.

In honor of this historic moment, Dr. Karen Korematsu will speak at the Dayton International Peace Museum on Saturday, April 26 at 11:00 AM. This free public event, co-sponsored by Wright State University, offers a unique opportunity to hear firsthand about civil liberties, identity, and the ongoing struggle for justice in America.

Visitors to the exhibit will experience a powerful visual narrative through photographs by iconic artists such as Dorothea Lange and Clem Albers, as well as work from contemporary photographers. These images bridge history and the present day, highlighting deeply personal stories and forging emotional connections that span generations.

Click here to RSVP

Ladies First Pop-Up Shop at Mintha’s Boutique
2025-04-26 12:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Mintha’s Boutique, 520 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Visit Mintha’s Boutique this weekend to shop with local female entrepreneurs!

Lady First Female Entrepreneur Pop Up Shop
2025-04-26 12:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Mintha’s Boutique, 520 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Female Entrepreneurs Showcase
Dates & Times will be… April 26th, 2025, Saturday @12:00 noon – 6:00pm April 27th, 2025, Sunday @12:00 noon – 6:pm

SWAY Art Exhibition Closing Reception
2025-04-26 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
SWAY Closing Reception. 4pm-7pm. This exhibition by Susanne Scherette King will close the weekend of April 26th. Come in and visit for your final opportunity to see this amazing show and mingle with other art lovers and the artist, as well.
Free and Open to the Public. On-street parking and lot next to building.

SWAY: Art Exhibition Closing Reception
2025-04-26 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
SWAY Closing Reception. 4pm-7pm. This exhibition by Susanne Scherette King will close the weekend of April 26th. Come in and visit for you final opportunity to see this amazing show and mingle with other art lovers and the artist, as well. Free and Open to the Public. On-street parking and lot next to building.

Q+ Youth Pride Prom: Out of This World
2025-04-26 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Q+ Youth Pride Prom: Out of This World, Saturday, April 26, 6-9 pm, Main Library, Bassani Theater Off Third, 3rd Floor: DML and PFLAG Dayton are excited to host this Prom for teens, with a theme of “Out of This World.” Prom-goers can expect a live DJ, refreshments, a photo booth, crafts, games, and more. PFLAG has created this event, which is made possible with support from Access to Excess, the Dayton Society of Artists, the Q+ Youth Center, Closet TransFormation, and the Greater Dayton LGBT Center. Registration is required.
