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SUMMARY:Slow Looking Tour
DESCRIPTION:SLOW LOOKING TOUR \nSaturdays\, 12:30 – 1:15 p / June 21 / July 19 / Aug 16 \nA guided experience reflecting on just a few selected artworks\, focusing on deep engagement\, mindfulness\, and personal connection.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/slow-looking-tour/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T130000
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SUMMARY:Dayton African American Cultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:Dayton African American Cultural Festival\n12:00pm – 8:00pm \nAGE: All ages | FREE\nThis family event brings the richness of the African American experience to Dayton through culture\, education and music. See an African village and a pavilion of paintings. Enjoy live R&B\, gospel and jazz performances. Visit the Kids Korner for a variety of activities\, community talent show and giveaways. Merchandise and food vendors will be onsite. Don’t miss this citywide event where diverse people gather in celebration. Weather Dependent.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/dayton-african-american-cultural-festival-4/
LOCATION:Island MetroPark\, 101 Helena St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T180000
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SUMMARY:Great American Beer Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Great American Beer Tasting\, presented by Heidelberg Great Great American Beer Tasting\, presented by Heidelberg Distributing\, returns on Saturday\, August 16\, 2025.\nCome on out for the best event of the summer and enjoy samples from over 100 different beers\, ciders\, and seltzers!\nAll tickets purchased after Friday\, August 8 will be will call pick-up only. Your tickets can be picked up from the Dragons Box Office on the day of the event.\n$45 Regular Admission ticket includes:\n– 15\, 4 oz. samples (provided the day of the event)– Pint glass (provided the day of the event)– 2025 T-shirt (while supplies last)– (2) Raffle tickets– Access to games and activities on the field\n$15 Designated Driver ticket includes:\n– 5\, 4oz. non-alcoholic samples (provided the day of the event)– Pint glass (provided the day of the event)– (1) Raffle ticket– Access to games and activities on the field\n\nMust be 21 or older to attend. No outside food or drink including pretzels or other food necklaces. No children\, including babies in strollers. Designated driver ticket includes 5\, non-alcoholic samples for those attending who do not wish to drink. Tickets may not be shared. All shirt sizes are in adult\, gender-neutral sizing
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/great-american-beer-tasting-2/
LOCATION:Day Air Ballpark\, 220 North Patterson Blvd.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185349
CREATED:20250522T131244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T134442Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:EXHIBITION TOURS \nSaturdays\, 3-4 p / June 21 / July 19 / Aug 16 \nLed by Heather Jones\, Curator.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/exhibition-tuor/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185349
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SUMMARY:Porchfest Afterparty ft Eilen Jewell
DESCRIPTION:Eilen Jewell w/ Basura Opening\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 16 @ 7:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree Admission\n\n\n/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeries:\n\n\n\n\nTim Tye’s Midnight Sky Country/Bluegrass Series \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGenre:\n\n\n\n\nFolk/Americana \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEilen Jewell is hailed by American Songwriter as “one of America’s most intriguing\, creative\, and idiosyncratic voices.” An Idaho native\, Jewell has built her career with relentless touring and captivating live shows. Her new album\, Get Behind The Wheel\, co-produced by Will Kimbrough\, explores grief\, loss\, resilience\, and redemption with a blend of vintage roots-noir and psychedelic arrangements. Jewell has shared bills with legends like Lucinda Williams and Emmylou Harris\, earning praise from Rolling Stone and NPR for her clever writing and sweet\, clear voice. \nProjects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: Basura \nBasura is a captivating performance art collective that fuses live music\, experimental movement\, and spoken word into a powerful and immersive experience. What started as Frank Calzada’s four-piece psychedelic rock band has evolved into a dynamic nine-piece collective\, incorporating a horn section\, poetry\, and dance. Drawing inspiration from various art forms and creative mediums\, Basura pushes the boundaries of traditional performance\, inviting audiences to engage with thought-provoking themes and innovative artistic expression.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/porchfest-afterparty-ft-eilen-jewell/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion Dayton\, 134 S. Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T190000
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SUMMARY:Summer Band Series
DESCRIPTION:We’re happy to announce our 2025 Summer Band Series! Starting May 17th & going until September 20th\, join us every Saturday night 7-10pm (excluding holiday weekends) for live music in the Biergarten. We’ve got something for everyone – Blues\, Rock\, Pop\, and more! Looking forward to a great summer with you all!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/summer-band-series/2025-08-16/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818
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SUMMARY:Out on 5th
DESCRIPTION:What is Out on 5th? \nOut on 5th is the street closure of Fifth Street in the Oregon District of downtown Dayton on weekends. \nClosing down Fifth Street from Patterson Boulevard to Wayne Avenue every Friday night through Sunday evening allows\nour business district to open up the street for guests to shop – dine – and relax in the open air. \n\n\nOut on 5th gives restaurants and bars in the district room to expand patio seating into the streets. \n\n\nFifth Street is filled with public seating to allow guests room to spread out and enjoy the outdoors. \n\n\nRetail shops can use extra sidewalk space in front of their business for sales. Looking to hold a retail pop-up? Apply here. \n\n\nLocal entertainment will be in the district every weekend to enhance the atmosphere. Looking to be an entertainer? Apply here. \n\n\nWhen \nFridays 5 -10 p.m./ Saturdays noon – 10 p.m. / Sundays noon – 10 p.m. \nWhy \nShop\, dine\, and relax outdoors in the district \nWhere \nIn the Oregon District  – Fifth Street from Patterson Boulevard to Wayne Avenue \nAdditional Information\nParking \nThousands of parking spaces on surface lots\, parking garages\, or metered side streets (free on weekends) surround the Oregon District. \nDuring Out on 5th\, please use the detour map at the bottom of this page to navigate around the street closures and into the parking lots. \nOur Oregon District businesses kindly ask you to park in these lots\, garages or public street spaces\, and not in the residential neighborhood. \n  \nMore info: https://www.theoregondistrict.org/outon5th
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/out-on-5th/2025-08-17/
LOCATION:Oregon District\, Fifth Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818
DTSTAMP:20260403T185349
CREATED:20250528T121344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T121344Z
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SUMMARY:Vinyl Vinyl Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Sunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records\, we’ll play ’em
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/vinyl-vinyl-sundays/2025-08-17/
LOCATION:The Barrel House\, 417 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818
DTSTAMP:20260403T185349
CREATED:20250618T180811Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Curtis Barnes\, Sr.\, Dayton Icon
DESCRIPTION:Curtis Barnes\, Sr.\, Dayton Icon\nJuly 12–September 14\, 2025 \nA painter and educator\, Curtis Barnes\, Sr. was a longtime fixture of Dayton’s art scene. His bold\, colorful\, experimental paintings are a distinctive blend of naturalism and abstraction. They frequently include self-portraits and portraiture depicting the people in his life. His influence is still felt today among his students and in the African American Visual Arts Guild\, which he co-founded with artist “Bing” Davis in 1992.  He was recognized for his artistic contribution and presented with the “Paul Laurence Dunbar Humanitarian Award” in 1994 and the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Ohio Arts Council in 2008. \nThis exhibition comes on the 90th anniversary of his birth and is a celebration of Barnes’ life and art. A DAI exclusive\, this collection of works was drawn from his family and friends.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/exhibit-curtis-barnes-sr-dayton-icon/2025-08-17/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818
DTSTAMP:20260403T185349
CREATED:20250729T130830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T130830Z
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SUMMARY:We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 5th Annual Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:This year’s exhibition features over 40 artworks from around the United States. See more at weredoingitallwrong.com. The exhibition was juried by Artist/Activist Devan Horton (Kentucky) and Gallery Owner Ed Dixon.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/were-doing-it-all-wrong-5th-annual-art-exhibition/2025-08-17/
LOCATION:Edward A. Dixon Gallery\, 222 N. St. Clair St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818
DTSTAMP:20260403T185349
CREATED:20250807T123955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T115801Z
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SUMMARY:Harmonies Music Boxes
DESCRIPTION:The Downtown Dayton Partnership and Le Monde Studios are excited to present Harmonies\, a multi-location public art installation on view for the entire month of August 2025. These larger-than-life\, interactive art installations will celebrate Dayton’s creative spirit and stop people in their tracks. Four musical instruments\, powered by green technology\, come alive with local music and lights at the turn of a hand crank. See a banjo on Courthouse Square\, a guitar at Levitt Pavilion\, a harp at the Convention Center\, and a treble clef in the Oregon District at the Seed of Life Plaza. This is more than a photo-op; it’s a moment of magic in the middle of an ordinary day. Presenting sponsor: PNC. Supporting sponsors: Bob Ross Auto Group and Grunder Landscaping Co.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/harmonies-music-boxes/2025-08-17/
LOCATION:Downtown Dayton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185349
CREATED:20250813T173417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T173417Z
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SUMMARY:DAACF Gospel Explosion
DESCRIPTION:DAACF Gospel Explosion\n12:00pm – 6:00pm \nAGE: All ages | FREE\nJoin the Dayton African American Cultural Festival as they celebrate blessings and ancestors through a series of lectures\, a church service\, and gospel entertainment. Merchandise and food vendors will be onsite. You don’t want to miss this citywide event where diverse people gather in celebration. Weather Dependent.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/daacf-gospel-explosion/
LOCATION:Island MetroPark\, 101 Helena St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185349
CREATED:20250311T121542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T121542Z
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SUMMARY:Skinner Pipe Organ Concert
DESCRIPTION: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 at 2 p.m. Free to members; included in museum general admission for non-members.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/skinner-pipe-organ-concert/2025-08-17/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185349
CREATED:20250730T200412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T200412Z
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SUMMARY:Skinner Pipe Organ Concert
DESCRIPTION: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 performs on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. (unless otherwise noted.) *All performances are an hour unless otherwise noted*
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/skinner-pipe-organ-concert-5/2025-08-17/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250819
DTSTAMP:20260403T185349
CREATED:20250807T123955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T115801Z
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SUMMARY:Harmonies Music Boxes
DESCRIPTION:The Downtown Dayton Partnership and Le Monde Studios are excited to present Harmonies\, a multi-location public art installation on view for the entire month of August 2025. These larger-than-life\, interactive art installations will celebrate Dayton’s creative spirit and stop people in their tracks. Four musical instruments\, powered by green technology\, come alive with local music and lights at the turn of a hand crank. See a banjo on Courthouse Square\, a guitar at Levitt Pavilion\, a harp at the Convention Center\, and a treble clef in the Oregon District at the Seed of Life Plaza. This is more than a photo-op; it’s a moment of magic in the middle of an ordinary day. Presenting sponsor: PNC. Supporting sponsors: Bob Ross Auto Group and Grunder Landscaping Co.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/harmonies-music-boxes/2025-08-18/
LOCATION:Downtown Dayton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185349
CREATED:20250729T130215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T130215Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Fine Art Faculty Exhibition Featuring Bridgette Bogle
DESCRIPTION:Event Title: 2025 Fine Art Faculty Exhibition Featuring Bridgette Bogle Event Description: Sinclair Community College’s annual Fine Art Faculty Exhibition will usher in the beginning of the 2025-2026 academic year. Each fall\, the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery\, the Works on Paper Gallery\, as well as other spaces around Building 13 display work from the faculty and adjunct faculty of Sinclair’s Art Department. The Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery traditionally features one faculty member\, and this year will exhibit works by Professor Bridgette Bogle. Bogle’s exhibition is a reflection on her weekly walks through Woodland Cemetery. Colored pencil drawings along with installation work consisting of discarded polyester petals from the cemetery examine the contrast of the natural landscape and human-made artifacts of grief. This body of work explores the complexity of loss\, the impulse to both mimic and disrupt nature\, impermanence\, and the passage of time. There will be a virtual artist talk with Professor Bogle over Zoom on September 12\, 2025 at 12pm. A reception will be held September 4 from 4:30pm-6pm in Building 13’s 4th Floor Atrium. Visit sinclair.edu/artgalleries for further details. The Fine Art Faculty Exhibition will be on display from August 18 through September 19\, 2025. Gallery spaces are located on the third and fourth floor of building 13 (located at W. Fifth and S. Perry Streets). The galleries are free and open to the public from 8am–6pm Monday–Friday and 9–12 Saturdays.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/2025-fine-art-faculty-exhibition-featuring-bridgette-bogle/2025-08-18/
LOCATION:Galleries at Sinclair College\, 444 W. Third St.\, Bldg. 13\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185349
CREATED:20250326T124735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T124735Z
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SUMMARY:Hometown Heroes Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Dayton Metro Library is launching a new storytime series called Hometown Heroes Family Storytime\, which will be held one Monday a month throughout the year in the Children’s Creativity Space at the Main Library\, from 5:30-6:30 pm. Kids of all ages and caregivers can enjoy fun-filled sessions with books\, songs\, and activities. Each Hometown Heroes session will also have a special guest reader from the Dayton area. Registration is not required. The Hometown Heroes Family Storytime schedule is as follows: \n\nApril 7: Jeffery Mims\, Mayor of the City of Dayton\nMay 5: Dr. David Lawrence\, Dayton Public School District Superintendent\nJune 2: Mr. Moses Mbeseha\, co-founder of The Conscious Connect Community Development Corporation\nJuly 7: Rodney Veal\, an independent choreographer\, interdisciplinary artist\, educator\, and producer\nAugust 18: Willis “Bing” Davis\, an internationally recognized artist\, educator\, and community activist.\nSeptember 8: Jeff Jackson\, co-owner of the Wright Dunbar Cigar Shoppe in Dayton’s Historic Wright Dunbar District\nOctober 6: Michael Carter\, Senior Advisor to the President of Sinclair Community College\nNovember 3: Darius Beckham\, a former senior policy aide to the City of Dayton’s mayor.\nDecember 1: Carl Kennebrew\, International President of the IUE-CWA.\n\nThis Hometown Heroes series is part of DML’s Reading Railroad Initiative\, which aims to link DML’s communities through literacy. The initiative is dedicated to fostering a love of reading and learning for Black boys and young men. It offers storytelling experiences\, curated book selections\, signature events\, and mentorship from community leaders so that patrons are encouraged to view reading as a tool for self-discovery\, empowerment\, and lifelong success. \nAnother aspect of DML’s Reading Railroad Initiative is the Black Men Read–250 in 2025 Community Challenge. DML is calling on Black men across Montgomery County and beyond to inspire the next generation of readers by sharing the joy of storytelling with young children by becoming a “Reading Conductor” volunteer and/or logging their reading. Volunteers can read as a Hometown Hero guest\, at one of DML’s Branches\, to a loved one\, at a school\, out in the community\, etc.\, to spark curiosity\, foster a connection\, and help create a love of reading in DML’s communities. Sign up to read or log reading at DaytonMetroLibrary.org/ReadingRailroad\, where additional information about DML’s Reading Railroad can be found. \nFor more information about the Hometown Heroes Storytimes\, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/hometown-heroes-family-storytime/2025-08-18/
LOCATION:Dayton Metro Library – Main Library\, 215 E. Third Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185349
CREATED:20250813T171838Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga with Aleasha
DESCRIPTION:Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series \nYoga with Aleasha\n6:00pm – 7:00pm \nAGE: All ages | FREE\n\nYoga with Aleasha will lead you in an 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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/yoga-with-aleasha-3/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185349
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T172112Z
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SUMMARY:Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series \nBootcamp\n6:00pm – 7:30pm \nAGE: All ages | FREE\n\nJoin The Unit for an exciting bootcamp 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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/bootcamp-5/2025-08-18/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250820
DTSTAMP:20260403T185349
CREATED:20250807T123955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T115801Z
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SUMMARY:Harmonies Music Boxes
DESCRIPTION:The Downtown Dayton Partnership and Le Monde Studios are excited to present Harmonies\, a multi-location public art installation on view for the entire month of August 2025. These larger-than-life\, interactive art installations will celebrate Dayton’s creative spirit and stop people in their tracks. Four musical instruments\, powered by green technology\, come alive with local music and lights at the turn of a hand crank. See a banjo on Courthouse Square\, a guitar at Levitt Pavilion\, a harp at the Convention Center\, and a treble clef in the Oregon District at the Seed of Life Plaza. This is more than a photo-op; it’s a moment of magic in the middle of an ordinary day. Presenting sponsor: PNC. Supporting sponsors: Bob Ross Auto Group and Grunder Landscaping Co.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/harmonies-music-boxes/2025-08-19/
LOCATION:Downtown Dayton
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SUMMARY:2025 Fine Art Faculty Exhibition Featuring Bridgette Bogle
DESCRIPTION:Event Title: 2025 Fine Art Faculty Exhibition Featuring Bridgette Bogle Event Description: Sinclair Community College’s annual Fine Art Faculty Exhibition will usher in the beginning of the 2025-2026 academic year. Each fall\, the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery\, the Works on Paper Gallery\, as well as other spaces around Building 13 display work from the faculty and adjunct faculty of Sinclair’s Art Department. The Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery traditionally features one faculty member\, and this year will exhibit works by Professor Bridgette Bogle. Bogle’s exhibition is a reflection on her weekly walks through Woodland Cemetery. Colored pencil drawings along with installation work consisting of discarded polyester petals from the cemetery examine the contrast of the natural landscape and human-made artifacts of grief. This body of work explores the complexity of loss\, the impulse to both mimic and disrupt nature\, impermanence\, and the passage of time. There will be a virtual artist talk with Professor Bogle over Zoom on September 12\, 2025 at 12pm. A reception will be held September 4 from 4:30pm-6pm in Building 13’s 4th Floor Atrium. Visit sinclair.edu/artgalleries for further details. The Fine Art Faculty Exhibition will be on display from August 18 through September 19\, 2025. Gallery spaces are located on the third and fourth floor of building 13 (located at W. Fifth and S. Perry Streets). The galleries are free and open to the public from 8am–6pm Monday–Friday and 9–12 Saturdays.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/2025-fine-art-faculty-exhibition-featuring-bridgette-bogle/2025-08-19/
LOCATION:Galleries at Sinclair College\, 444 W. Third St.\, Bldg. 13\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185349
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SUMMARY:CURIO: Lunch Box
DESCRIPTION:Throughout the summer months\, fun\, out-of-the-box entertainment can be found on Courthouse Square\, with CURIO serving as the hub of community\, connection\, and collaboration! \nBig ideas can come in small packages\, and CURIO is the first step in a larger\, longer-term plan to revitalize Courthouse Square. This shipping container transformed into an event hub has been combined with new outdoor seating and other touches to create downtown’s newest summer hotspot! CURIO is part of Summer in the City\, presented by AES Ohio. \nWe can hardly contain our excitement for a summer schedule featuring: \nCURIO: Lunch Box \nFree lunchtime entertainment Tuesdays-Thursdays\, 12-2 p.m. \nTrivia Tuesdays – bring your team to win prizes\nZENsdays – Unwind. Decompress. Read. Play a game. Relax and zen out on your lunch break.\nUnplugged Thursdays – live acoustic music or DJs \nBring your friends and coworkers for a midday break outside!\nCURIO: Lunch Box features free lunchtime entertainment from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, and Thursdays each week during the summer months. \nFood vendors also set up on Courthouse Square each weekday\, allowing downtown workers and others to grab lunch from a vendor or a downtown restaurant and take in the entertainment while enjoying the outdoors downtown. \nBe sure to “Like” CURIO at Courthouse Square on Facebook to get the latest updates on upcoming entertainment and more. You can also request to receive regular emails about what’s planned for CURIO.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/curio-lunch-box-2/2025-08-19/
LOCATION:Courthouse Square\, Third & Main Streets\, Dayton\, OH\, 45422\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T180000
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CREATED:20250528T193725Z
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SUMMARY:Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Part of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series \nKayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions\n2:00pm – 6:00pm \nAGE: 10 and up | $15.00\n\nPaddle under the fountains with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions all summer long at RiverScape MetroPark! Kayakers launch from under the Riverside Bridge along the Great Miami Recreational Trail\, and the cost to participate is $15 per person per hour. Taiter’s Kayak Solutions staff will provide participants with brief instructions prior to entering the water – including a safety tutorial – and will help participants get into their vessels. All participants will be required to wear a properly fitted life jacket. Swimming is prohibited in the Great Miami River\, but participants should come prepared to get wet. Participants will also not be permitted to go through the RiverScape River Run whitewater feature. No lifeguards are on duty\, and paddling is at all participants’ own risk. All participants will be required to sign a waiver before entering their vessel\, and all minors must have a parent/guardian present. Regular walk-up rental hours take place Tuesdays from 2-6PM and Thursdays from 4-8PM\, June-October. Visit Facebook.com/TaitersKayak or TaitersKayak.com for more information. Weather Dependent. \nPaddle under the Fountain of Lights with Taiter‒s Kayak Solutions all Summer Long at RiverScape MetroPark.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/kayak-rentals-at-riverscape-with-taiters-kayak-solutions-49/2025-08-19/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185349
CREATED:20250813T172342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T172342Z
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi & Qigong at the River
DESCRIPTION:Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series \nTai Chi & Qigong at the River\n6:00pm – 7:00pm \nAGE: All ages | FREE\n\nOffered 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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/tai-chi-qigong-at-the-river-31/2025-08-19/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250819T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185349
CREATED:20250722T115546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T115546Z
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SUMMARY:Sing Dayton! – A Community Singing Event Hosted by the Bach Society of Dayton
DESCRIPTION:The Bach Society of Dayton invites singers to join Sing Dayton! – a fun-filled evening of singing\, connection\, and harmony.  Whether you’re a seasoned vocalist or just love to sing\, this event is for you. Sing Dayton! is more than just a sing-along—it’s a social celebration where people connect with song\, food and social lubrication\, to enjoy a great evening.  Led by a skilled music director and piano accompanist\, participants will learn vocal parts to a well-loved pop song and blend their voices in a harmony-rich\, feel-good experience. Voices rise around you\, each choosing their own vocal line.  A director guides the group\, harmonies take shape\, and the room fills with rhythm and joy.  Then—“Beer Break!”—a pause for snacks\, drinks\, and laughter\, before diving into the next round of music. \n$10 general admission \nWhat to Expect: \n– Group singing led by a music director \n– Song sheets provided \n– Light snacks included \n– Hard and soft drinks available for purchase \n– A welcoming vibe for newcomers\, “choral ninjas\,” and all ages
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/sing-dayton-a-community-singing-event-hosted-by-the-bach-society-of-dayton/
LOCATION:The Tank at The Dayton Arcade\, 35 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250819T190000
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SUMMARY:Trivia Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Trivia Tuesdays are fun for everyone at The Dayton Beer Company! Get $3.50 DBC Pints every Tuesday with trivia starting at 7:00 p.m. Cheers!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/trivia-tuesday-2025-02-11-2/
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SUMMARY:Trivia Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Trivia Tuesdays are fun for everyone at The Dayton Beer Company! Get $3.50 DBC Pints every Tuesday with trivia starting at 7:00 p.m. Cheers!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/trivia-tuesday-2025-02-04/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250819T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185349
CREATED:20250114T175514Z
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UID:10050454-1755630000-1755630000@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Trivia Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Trivia Tuesdays are fun for everyone at The Dayton Beer Company! Get $3.50 DBC Pints every Tuesday with trivia starting at 7:00 p.m. Cheers!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/trivia-tuesday-2025-08-12/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250819T190000
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SUMMARY:Trivia Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Trivia Tuesdays are fun for everyone at The Dayton Beer Company! Get $3.50 DBC Pints every Tuesday with trivia starting at 7:00 p.m. Cheers!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/trivia-tuesday-2025-02-04-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250819T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185349
CREATED:20250114T175514Z
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UID:10049487-1755630000-1755630000@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Trivia Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Trivia Tuesdays are fun for everyone at The Dayton Beer Company! Get $3.50 DBC Pints every Tuesday with trivia starting at 7:00 p.m. Cheers!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/trivia-tuesday-2025-01-28/
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