Downtown Dayton Partnership

Exhibit: Person Place Thing
2024-04-20 | 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!

Record Store Day
2024-04-20 08:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | OMEGA MUSIC, 318 E 5th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for our annual Record Store Day party!

In addition to carrying the largest selection of RSD exclusives and stocking the store with loads of great used LPs, we’re collecting donations for Miami Valley Meals. If you bring in a pantry staple to donate (Rice, Pasta & Canned Vegetables are in need) you’ll get to spin our prize wheel for a chance to win LPs, CDs, & more! Stay tuned for more info and a look at what limited edition vinyl we will be carrying on 4/20/24 starting at 8am.

You can also bring your RSD receipt to the following businesses for a discount that day:-Canal Street Deli @ 308 E 1st St. for 10% off of food-Culture @ 416 E 5th St. for 10% off of food-Press Coffee @ 257 Wayne Ave. for 10% off of beverages-Thai 9 @ 11 Brown St. for 10% off of appetizers

Carolyn Kimes Tree Seedling Give Away
2024-04-20 09:00 - 15:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Our annual Carolyn Kimes Tree Seedling give away returns to the Market! Help the environment and celebrate Earth Day by selecting free tree seedlings for you to take home and plant. Deciduous and coniferous trees will be available. While supplies last.

Mosaic Pots on 5th – A collab with Luna Gifts & Botanicals
2024-04-20 11:30 - 14:00 | Oregon District, Fifth Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
We are popping up ‘Street Party’ style in the middle of Fifth OUTSIDE for an outdoor arts experience!!
Join friends, seated at a long table stretching down Fifth Street in the heart of the historic Oregon District, to mosaic a beautiful one of a kind flower pot. Create a bright blast of color to pop, in your plant menagerie.
You will use precut glass pieces, applied with adhesive, to create a mosaic design on a terra cotta pot. We will have mosaic tools available and can help you fine tune your shapes. This is one of our easiest mosaic experiences. Children are welcome to join! Bring the whole family.
Fifth Street will be closed so arrive in the Oregon District by 11am to grab a mimosa and DORA on out to the class. We will begin at 11:30am.
After finishing your prodigious pot, leave it with us and continue on your Oregon District adventure. We will grout and deliver the pots to Luna Gifts & Botanicals on Wayne, where you will pick them up starting Friday May 3rd at 11am. But your pot won’t be empty…. oh No… this class includes a 4 inch plant baby that’s sure to sprout joy in your heart and complete your beautiful work of art!
Class includes:
Mosaic Art Lesson
Red Terra Cotta Clay 4 inch Pot
Pre-cut Stained Glass pieces (tesserae)
Loctite Instant Grab Glue
Grouting
4 inch plant from Luna Gifts & Botanicals
!! $45 !!
We order supplies based on tickets sold. NO REFUNDS.
RAIN DATE for class will be Saturday May 11th, 11:30 – 2p
Luna Gifts & Botanicals, 261 Wayne Ave, Dayton, OH 45402

Draw from the Collection
2024-04-20 13:00 - 15:30 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Get inspired, get creative, get sketching! Learn about a variety of drawing concepts and techniques with the guidance of a Museum Educator while exploring the artworks of a highlighted collection gallery each month.

Each month is an in-depth study with the objects, ideas, or processes featured in the collection galleries. Each month features a different gallery and a different drawing theme. Guests will create sketch studies of artworks featured in the gallery, then proceed to the studios to do an in-depth examination of the drawing processes and ideas featured for the month. All drawing experience levels welcome!
All materials provided, but guests may bring their own sketchbook. Open to all abilities and interests. Draw from the Collection is best for ages 12 and up. Advanced registration encouraged; drop-ins welcome.

Ages: 16 and up
Cost: $25 members, $30 non-members

Dayton Dragons vs. Fort Wayne Tincaps
2024-04-20 13:05, 2024-04-21 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.

Story Hour
2024-04-20 14:00, 2024-04-24 14:00 | Rabbit Hole Books, 27 W. First St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Until school is out, the story hour is geared for younger kids, but will broaden to include elementary age kids through the summer with stories, songs and crafts.
Twice a month on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2 pm: April 20 & 24, May 15 & 18, June 26 & 29, July 10 & 13, August 7 & 10.

National Poetry Month Haiku Festival
2024-04-20 14:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Rabbit Hole Books, 27 W. First St., Dayton, OH, 45402
April is National Poetry Month!
Rabbit Hole Books is hosting a Haiku Festival with free workshops and a Haiku Contest.
A free workshops for poets 15 years or younger is planned for 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 20. Poets 16 years and older can attend a free workshop at 7 p.m. on Monday, April 22.
The Haiku Contest closes on April 26 with winners announced on May 3. One winner will be chosen from each category (15 years & under, 16 years & older) to receive a $50 Rabbit Hole Books giftcard.
Up to three entries per poet may be submitted in person or by mail to Rabbit Hole Books to enter. Mailed entries must be postmarked by April 22.

Acapulco Gold 2.0 Sesh IPA Tapping & 4th Annual 4/20 Bar Crawl
2024-04-20 16:20 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us on 4/20 at 4:20 for the launch of “Acapulco Gold 2.0 Sesh IPA” at the Dayton Taproom, immediately followed by our 4th annual 4/20 Bar Crawl through The Oregon District with The Pizza Bandit – featuring live music in the form of a traveling band of local musicians! Let’s get weird.
Coming in at 4.3% ABV & 28 IBU – Acapulco Gold 2.0 Sesh IPA is a light session IPA with very mild hop bitterness & a dry finish. Both the flavor & aroma are fruity, with notes of white grape & citrus. We look forward to collaborating with our pizza pals at The Pizza Bandit on a new beer every year & this years version is sure to please both hop heads & “hop-cousin” heads alike – as it has added terpenes that add a uniquely dank & resinous aromatic profile to the beer.
4/20 Bar Crawl starts at Warped Wing! Beer tapping will take place at 4:20pm & we’ll enjoy a pint before hitting the streets – if you see us out & about, feel free to say *high* & join us! Crawl ends at Yellow Cab Tavern around 7:30pm to enjoy our themed collaboration pizza, which pairs perfectly with an Acapulco Gold 2.0!
BAR CRAWL STOPS Warped Wing Dayton Oregon Express Blind Bob’s Toxic Brew Co. Dublin Pub Yellow Cab Tavern
BURNT OUT BOLOGNA PIZZA “Burnt end” bologna Carolina Gold BBQ sauce base Mozzarella, provolone, & American cheeses Sliced tomato Red onion Citrus & terpene dressed arugula garnish
Plus at Yellow Cab you can also enjoy the music Jah Soul & Seefari! Cover starts at 8pm, with performances starting around 9pm – tix $9 in advance & $12 at the door.
Tappings of Acapulco Gold 2.0 will be available at all Warped Wing Taprooms on 4/20, The Yellow Cab Tavern, all bar crawl stops and a few select locations in limited supply

Puccini’s Tosca
2024-04-20 19:30, 2024-04-21 14:30 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Puccini’s Tosca is a thrilling roller-coaster ride of political intrigue, passion, and betrayal, filled with some of the most ravishing music in opera. A feast for both the eye and ear, this truly grand opera will satisfy opera lovers, new and old, with magnificent singing, exquisite sets, and sumptuous costumes.

420 at Yellow Cab
2024-04-20 20:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us at The Yellow Cab Tavern on April 20th as we welcome Jah Soul and Seefari for a full evening of jammin’ and groovin’!
Cover starts at 8:00pm on April 20th with performance starting around 9:00pm!
Tickets are $9 in advance and $12 at the doors.
Tickets are available at https://ten-high-productions.square.site/
*All ages welcome with a guardian.**Discounted presale tickets end at Midnight on April 19th
Yellow Cab’s resident truck, The Pizza Bandit, will be set up and serving through 11pm!

Exhibit: The Artistic Life of Aka Pereyma
2024-04-21, 2024-04-24 | 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

ARTeBRATION 2024
2024-04-21 11:00 - 16:00 | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Front Street is kicking off the outdoor season on April 21st! Join us for our biggest party of the year, ARTeBRATION: a celebration of all things creative! In addition to hopping around studios, galleries and boutiques, returning to Front Street are beer gardens, the outdoor market, live music, food trucks, and the Street Art Jam! The most up to date information about artists, activities, vendors, musicians, and food trucks can all be found on our website www.frontstreet.art. ARTeBRATION is a one day, rain or shine, free and family fun event! ARTeBRATION is free to attend, offers free parking and is a family and pet friendly community. Leashed and well behaved pets only, please. Mark your calendar, invite your friends, and set a reminder to come visit us on the 21st!

Dinosaur World Live!
2024-04-21 13:00, 2024-04-21 18:30 | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE! in this roarsome interactive show for all the family.
Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus!
A special meet and greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend.
Now an international smash hit, DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE! is back by popular demand following its hugely successful 2022 US tour.
Don’t miss this entertaining and mind-expanding jurassic adventure, live on stage.

Skinner Pipe Organ Concert
2024-04-21 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

Artist in Training Afterschool Classes
2024-04-22 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-23 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-24 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
2024-04-22 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.

Fatale Flaw by Mayhem & Mystery Interactive Theatre
2024-04-22 19:00 - 21:30 | Spaghetti Warehouse, 36 W. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Nora Dezimon has hired gumshoe Sam Shade to find out if her fiancé is seeing another woman. Cathy, Nora’s best friend, seems very confused. Is it all an act? Or does she have something to hide? Harry Lemon, Nora’s fiancé acts like Nora is his property. And who are the two men seated at the table? A sudden accident during the evening calls everyone into question. Can you solve the crime?
Performances are Monday evenings plus one Friday each month at the Spaghetti Warehouse in Downtown Dayton, Ohio. Three course dinner and interactive mystery show costs $39.95 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required. Please call the Spaghetti Warehouse at 937.461.3913 to make reservations.

World Book Day
2024-04-23 12:00 - 19:00 | Rabbit Hole Books, 27 W. First St., Dayton, OH, 45402
World Book Day was established by UNESCO in 1970. To celebrate this year, all guests to Rabbit Hole Books on World Book Day 2024 will receive one book of their choice for free!

Dragons High School Baseball Showcase
2024-04-24 18:00 | Day Air Ballpark, 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH, 45402
The Dragons High School Baseball Showcase, presented by Bob Ross Auto Group, is back at Day Air Ballpark! Twenty-four teams from the greater Miami Valley area will play in twelve games at Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District.
The showcase provides a fundraising opportunity for high school programs, allowing them to sell Dragons tickets and raise money for their athletic departments. The High School Baseball Showcase is open to the public and games are scheduled for various dates between April 24 and May 11.

Wednesday, April 24 6:00 PM Kings vs Lebanon

Friday, April 26 5:00 PM Lima Perry vs Allen East

Friday, April 26 8:00 PM Tippecanoe vs Bethel

Saturday, April 27 3:00 PM Upper Scioto Valley vs Pandora Gilboa

Saturday, April 27 6:00 PM National Trail vs Brookville

Tuesday, May 7 6:00 PM Beavercreek vs Springfield-Shawnee

Wednesday, May 8 5:30 PM Lehman Catholic vs Union County (IN)

Wednesday, May 8 8:00 PM Lima Shawnee vs Northmont

Friday, May 10 5:00 PM Sidney vs Chaminade-Julienne

Friday, May 10 8:00 PM Franklin-Monroe vs Arcanum

Saturday, May 11 3:00 PM Fairlawn vs Houston

Saturday, May 11 6:00 PM Xenia vs Greenon

Now & Zen Terrarium Building
2024-04-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Little Fish Brewing Company, 116 Webster St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us for an evening of cold brews, food, and terrarium building here at Little Fish Brewing Company – Dayton station on April 24th, hosted by Now and Zen DIY Studios! Ticket’s can be purchased via QR code or through the link attached! Prices vary based on the size terrarium you would like to build. Sip and build, enjoy this DIY event with friends, family, or meet a new pal!
https://www.shopnowandzen.com/open-workshop?fbclid=IwAR2EFt9-p3ogNZYz79TK7Rjy5XDo176p9hYgQERbYlPpCe6sGo5F_GQKKt8

Casting Crowns 20th Anniversary Tour: A Live Symphony Experience
2024-04-24 19:00 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Multi-platinum selling Grammy winners Casting Crowns will take their powerful live performances on the road this fall with the CASTING CROWNS 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR: A LIVE SYMPHONY EXPERIENCE. Featuring hit songs from the band’s current chart-topping Healer album (“Scars In Heaven,” “Crazy People”), concertgoers will also experience a night of worship like no other, celebrating an incredible 20-year repertoire of songs like “Only Jesus,” “Nobody,” “Praise You In This Storm,” “East To West” and many more. For the first time ever, Casting Crowns has been joined by a live symphony on this special anniversary tour. With more than 12 million albums sold and multiple Grammy, Dove and American Music Awards to their name, Casting Crowns might be best known for their fan-favorite live concert events – and the CASTING CROWNS 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR: A LIVE SYMPHONY EXPERIENCE promises to be no different.
