Downtown Dayton Partnership

Outdoor Market Season Opening
2024-05-04 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit) | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
The outdoor 2nd Street Market is now open for the season. Local growers, along with many new artisans, will join the year-round vendors for one of Dayton’s most unique shopping experiences. You’ll find all your favorite seasonal produce, delicious prepared-food, and handcrafted specialty items all season long. The Market is open on Saturday from 9am until 3pm and on Sunday from 11:00am until 3pm.

Free Comic Book Day
2024-05-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Saturday, May 4 is Free Comic Book Day and Dayton Metro Library has an abundance of programs happening at select branches. The Main Library has programs taking place from 10 am to 4 pm, including escape rooms (requiring registration), crafts, and creating space heroes. One key program to attend is Community Comic Creating in the Eichelberger Forum, which takes place all day. Adults, teens, and families may stop in any time to create their own story using the Library’s comic templates. Don’t forget the free comics! While supplies last, these branches will have free comics to give away to patrons.

R.I.S.E Healing Communities, Saving Lives
2024-05-04 11:00 - 14:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
United Against Violence is an organization that started over 12 years ago. As a part of Samaritan Behavioral Health, the mission of UAV is to provide youth and the community with information, resources and events that promote nonviolence. Within UAV is the Young Adult Focus Council (YAFC). This is a youth-led council that provides a platform in which members, ages 11-18, can foster a lifestyle of violence prevention strategies by forming relationships within the community.
At the rally, the YAFC members as well as other community leaders will provide resources and support for suicide prevention, promote gun safety and send a strong message of hope to decrease gun violence in our community. We will have individuals on hand who can give applicable knowledge and useful information on these topics. The event is open to the community.

All-City Arts Festival
2024-05-04 11:00 - 14:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
All-City Arts Festival
11:00am – 2:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Join us for the return of the exciting All-City Arts Festival on May 4th from 11 AM to 2 PM, hosted by Dayton Public Schools! Come down to support young artists in our community, featuring live performances, art displays, face painting, a food truck rally and more! Weather Dependent.

Star Wars Drag Brunch
2024-05-04 11:00 - 15:30 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Brunch, Glitter and Fabulous Drinks! Count us in. Grab your friends for Star Wars Drag Brunch at Yellow Cab Tavern!!!!
PLEASE NOTE: Seating is NOT ASSIGNED!!!!!! So you need to come with your party all together!!SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE !!ALSO if you cant make room sit with someone new make a friend we are here to have fun!!THIS IS INDOOR ONLY NO PATIO SEATING AVAILABLE!!Doors will open at 11am for the 11:45am show that ends at 3:00 pm!(PARKING LOT WILL BE CLOSED FOR PUBLIC PARKING. YOU WILL NEED TO PARK ON SIDE STREETS.) A catered event by Pizza Bandit & Eat The Rich Wheelchair accessibleFabulous Drinks Drag show performance provided by Scarlett Moon and her Queens!$15 Tickets, (INCLUDE: General Admission, Photo Op with entertainers) NO DRINKS and NO FOOD INCLUDED$3 from every ticket goes to Rescue HavenNO REFUNDS!!18 and up (ADULT HUMOR AND WORDS WILL BE HEARD) COSTUME CONTEST!!! So dress to IMPRESS!!!!*Dress as your favorite star wars character or star wars apparel*ABSOLUTELY NO glitter, confetti, silly string, or any other celebratory confetti like items or a $200 clean up fee will be charged to your bill!!The Audience game money is all put back into the brunch to make the better but the winner does receive a gift!Once you buy a ticket you’ll be automatically added to our newsletter and receive emails about future events.

Second Look Saturday
2024-05-04 11:00 - 16:00 | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Second Look Saturday is your opportunity to check out the shows, studios and shops across Front Street’s campus that you weren’t able to explore at the Art Hop the night before. Creatives are open across campus and Kool Beanz Cafe is open to serve you. Front Street is a family and pet friendly community. Our campus offers free parking. Visit frontstreet.art for more information.

6th Annual Oregon District Derby Day
2024-05-04 12:00 - 18:00 | Oregon District, Fifth Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
The Oregon District Business Association presents the 6th Annual Derby Day, in correlation with the Kentucky Derby, celebrating their 150th year!
This is the annual Running Of The Wiener Dogs races on East Fifth Street in The Oregon District
This family friendly event is in support of the Humane Society of Greater Dayton, with Tito’s Handmade Vodka as a supporting sponsor of this event. The event this year is being expanded even further to incorporate anticipated crowds, and includes some new events. Some events will overlap, giving something for everyone to enjoy during this Oregon District Block Party.
Schedule For Saturday, May 4, 2024:
Registration booths will be located outside of Toxic Brew Co., at the corner of East Fifth and Jackson Streets. There is no online registration for the event this year. Registration fee is $25 per animal, with proceeds benefiting the Greater Dayton Humane Society.

11:00AM
Most Bar Venues Open For Service

12:00PM
Downtown Dayton DORA Sales Can Begin

12:00PM
Registration Booth Opens For Wieners (Dachshunds)

1:45PM
Registration Booth Closes For Wieners (Dachshunds)

2:00PM
Wiener (Dachshund) Races Begin, presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka

3:00PM
Star Wars Themed Costume Contest (For Humans) Celebrating “May The Fourth”, presented by Mike’s Vintage Toys and Clash Dayton

4:00PM
Derby Day Fashion Show, presented by Clash Dayton and Ravenbombshell

6:00PM
Grand Finale of The Hot Dog Eating Contest, presented by Blind Dogs Dayton

Aside from these scheduled events, guests will have the opportunity to purchase exclusive drink features (for those age 21+ with valid I.D.) crafted by Tito’s Handmade Vodka from all of our establishments, shop from our independently owned businesses, and local eateries.
A portion of proceeds from drink sales, registration fees to participate in wiener dog races, on-site animal adoptions, and donations directly benefit the Humane Society of Greater Dayton… and all your dollars spent throughout The Oregon District always stay right here, in the local community!
This block party event is FREE to attend and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC… all well-behaved animals are encouraged to attend as well! Registration fee to enter a wiener dog into the races is $25 and will be collected in-person at the event.
For more information about block party events hosted by The Oregon District Business Association, follow The Oregon District on Instagram and Facebook.
Please Note: If you are interested in the Hot Dog Eating Contest, pre-registration and qualification is required through Blind Dogs Dayton (not to be confused with Blind Bobs), and those sign ups are actually happening TONIGHT (Thursday, April 11) at Toxic Brew Co. on East Fifth Street in The Oregon District from 6PM until 9PM.

Gem City Roller Derby
2024-05-04 12:00 - 19:00 | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Gem City Roller Derby is a women’s flat track roller derby team based in Dayton, Ohio. GCRD is a skater-owned and operated non-profit that was founded in Dayton in 2006. As a registered 501c3 non-profit organization, all funds raised go directly toward supporting the league and the local community. Dayton’s roller derby league is one of the top-ranked teams in the world.
https://www.daytonconventioncenter.com/events/2024/gem-city-roller-derby

Disney’s The Lion King
2024-05-04 14:00, 2024-05-04 20:00, 2024-05-05 13:00, 2024-05-05 18:30 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to Dayton!
More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.
Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE LION KING brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. THE LION KING also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice.
There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.

Dayton Ballet School Concert: Down the Yellow Brick Road
2024-05-04 14:30 | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Join the students of Dayton Ballet School as we travel with Dorothy and other familiar friends down the yellow brick road to the land of the Emerald City! This full-length ballet features a colorful cast of characters.

Derby Day at The Century
2024-05-04 15:00 | The Century Bar, 10 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The best day of the year is here! The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby is this Saturday, May the 4th! Get dressed up (or don’t) come drink Mint Juleps with us and celebrate the ‘Two Greatest Minutes in Sports’! Doors open at 3:00 & here are just a few of the things we’ll have this year, so be sure not to miss out! *One day only for Mint Juleps, limited amounts of collectible Derby glasses by @woodfordreserve *Specialty cocktails for Saturday only *Surprise at cost bottle pours *VIP flights *New Bourbon releases *Derby & Pre-race events on the TVs

Dayton Taco Fest
2024-05-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for a ton of incredible tacos, from traditional to modern, from some amazing food trucks!
May 4th – 5 to 9pmYellow Cab Tavern700 E. 4th St. Dayton, OH 45402yellowcabfoodtrucks.com
We’re celebrating the 11 years of The Yellow Cab Food Truck Rallies with specialty food fests all year long!
We are extremely excited to announce the 2nd annual Dayton Taco Fest, happening at the Yellow Cab Tavern on May 4th, from 5 to 9pm!
Entry is always FREE to our family friendly food festivals at The Yellow Cab Tavern!
With tons of vendors serving tacos and thematic items in addition to their standard menu favorites, this will be a foodie event that you will not want to miss!
Vendors
Pizza BanditKung Fu BBQTortilla Steeet FoodEl Bueno TacoDAIZIES DILLASWannabe TacosEl ReyEl Cardenal TaqueriaTuesdays TacosHome Cooked VibesCrusin CusineYour Vegan ChefNourishing Souls Mobile Juice BarCousin Maine Lobster CincyI Heart Ice CreamSpin City Cotton CandySweet Tooth TrucksQui CakesDiamond Daiquiri’s
*Please note: Food truck lineup is subject to change
Our beer garden patio and covered party tent at The Yellow Cab Tavern will be open for everyone to hang out in during the festival!
Become a sponsor:
If you’re or an organization you’re associated with is interested in sponsoring any of our food festivals, download our sponsorship informational document through the link below or send us an email at theyellowcabfoodtruckrally@gmail.com.
https://www.dropbox.com/…/2024-Yellow-Cab-and-Champion…
Hope to see everyone out for what will surely be one of the BIGGEST and tastiest events of the year in Downtown Dayton!

Dayton Dragons vs. West Michigan Whitecaps
2024-05-04 19:05, 2024-05-05 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.

Peerless
2024-05-04 20:00, 2024-05-05 14:00 | The Human Race Theatre Company, 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
APRIL 25 – MAY 12, 2024
Peerless

BY JIEHAE PARK
DIRECTOR MARYA SPRING CORDES ^
Twins M and L have given up everything to get into The College. So when D gets “their” spot instead, they figure they’ve got only one option: kill him. A darkly comedic take on Shakespeare’s Macbeth about the ultra-ambitious and the cut-throat world of high school during college admissions.
Recommended if you liked Macbeth, Lizzie.

Jim Lauderdale – Cab Crass Concert Series
2024-05-04 20:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Cab Grass is proud to present two time Grammy Award winning Roots and Americana legend Jim Lauderdale at the Yellow Cab Tavern on May 4th!
“Jim Lauderdale is a consummate entertainer, a sharp dressed man as well, a terrific songwriter and a great singer.”– George Strait
“He’s my favorite part of Americana music” – Ketch Secor, Old Crow Medicine Show
“He’s a man of great style, an exceptional songwriter and tremendous singer” – Elvis Costello
“Jim Lauderdale could easily be called a renaissance man. He’s a great singer, great guitar player and there’s no way you could miss his work as a songwriter.” – Ricky Skaggs
Cover starts at 7pm and The Shady Pine Jam is getting things started at 8pm. Jim will play a little after 9.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the doors.
Presale tickets available at https://ten-high-productions.square.site/
*All ages welcome with a guardian.**Discounted presale tickets end at Midnight on May 3rd.
Yellow Cab’s resident truck, The Pizza Bandit, will be set up and serving through 11pm.

Exhibit: The Artistic Life of Aka Pereyma
2024-05-05 | 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

Tattoo Bash Convention
2024-05-05 | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Come check out Dayton’s largest tattoo party!
Featuring hundreds of professional artists, including -insert the two featured artists here-, and tens of thousands of tattoo options, you’re sure to find some new art at this event.
This is a three day event. It starts Friday May 3rd at 12:00pm. Doors will close at the end of the event on Sunday May 5th at 7:00pm.
For a One day pass it is $10. For a pass for all 3 days it is $20.

Church of Funk
2024-05-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Oregon Express, 336 E. 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Cooley the Curator, *Aka Pastor Cooley,* will be presiding over the wheels of steel between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Entry is free! He’ll be offering up the finest Funk, Soul, & Reggae during our Sunday lunch service! Join us for the Funk but stick around for special themed drinks and food specials.

Wegerzyn’s MayFair Plant Sale
2024-05-05 11:00 - 15:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Wegerzyn Gardens Foundation’s MayFair Plant Sale will return to the 2nd Street Market with expanded hours. Plants offered will include annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, herbs and vegetables. A members-only preview sale will be held on Friday, May 3 from 8 a,m. -11 a.m. The sale will then open to the public during normal 2nd Street Market hours the first Friday, Saturday and Sunday in May. Proceeds from the sale support special projects and programs at Wegerzyn Local native plant grower Tadmor Greene, Local Lush, Deeply Rooted Landscape, The Milkweed Patch, Down Nature’s Path, and Regenerate Garden Co. will be attending the Outdoor Market sharing their passion and knowledge of Ohio native plants, shrubs, and trees along with their best offerings of Spring & Summer natives for planting your home landscape.

Cinco at Sueno
2024-05-05 12:00 - 20:00 | Sueno, 607 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us at Sueño for a celebration of Mexican heritage and culture for our annual Cinco de Mayo festivities!
Forget the overplayed stereotypes of sombreros and ponchos and step into a party honoring the rich history, culinary, and alcoholic spirit traditions of Mexico. Enjoy our taco bar and Mexican street food featuring tacos al pastor, chips and dips, esquites, and more. Your $40 entry fee gets you two hours of unlimited dining, live music by the Dayton Salsa Project and/or Frank Calzada and Friends, and access to our cash bar featuring speciality cocktails. See below for set times by our featured local artists.
Want to learn more about Mexico’s traditional alcoholic spirits? Join Beverage Director Tyler Hampton for a “Taste of Desert Sprits” experience. This $30 per person add-on provides an intimate experience at Tender Mercy to taste and learn about some of the finest spirits Mexico has to offer. There’s more to it than just tequila…
Presented by Viva Agave, proceeds from this year’s fiesta benefit The Latino Center at Wright State University, which helps to enrich the lives of Latino students at WSU and in our community.
Live Music Sets:
Dayton Salsa Project 12:30-3pm
Frank Calzada and Friends 3:30-8pm
https://www.exploretock.com/sueno/event/477565/cinco-at-sueno-presented-by-viva-agave

Skinner Pipe Organ Concert
2024-05-05 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

Fashion Meets Food Truck Rally
2024-05-05 14:00 - 19:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Fashion Meets Food Truck Rally
2:00pm – 7:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Join us as Events by Tae Winston hosts the Fashion Meets Food Truck Rally on May 5th from 2 to 7 PM! Come support local businesses for a fun day of shopping and dining from a variety of delicious food trucks. Plus, enjoy a DJ on the stage and so much more! Weather Dependent.

Fashion Meets Food Truck Rally
2024-05-05 14:00 - 19:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Eat amazing food and shop the hottest fashions!
Featuring local small business vendors, fashion and food trucks, music by DJ Oscar and the Chazz Band, and more fun!

An Evening With Phil Rosenthal Of Somebody Feed Phil
2024-05-05 19:00 | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Phil Rosenthal is the award-winning creator, executive producer, and host of “Somebody Feed Phil,” as well as a New York Times Best Selling Author. “Somebody Feed Phil” – one of Netflix’s most popular food and travel shows – has garnered a cult-like following and will release its seventh season March 2024. This Emmy-nominated unscripted documentary series combines his love of food and travel with his unique brand of humor has become must-see TV for foodies, restaurateurs, travelers, and armchair enthusiasts all over the world. Rosenthal recently won a 2022 Critics Choice Real TV Award for “Best Travel/Adventure Show” on behalf of the series, and he also garnered a 2022 James Beard Award nomination for “Visual Media – Long Form.”
Rosenthal’s early writing credits include the comedy series “Down The Shore” and “Coach.” In 1995, Rosenthal created the hit CBS comedy “Everybody Loves Raymond” which premiered the following year. He served as the showrunner and executive producer for all nine years of the show’s very successful run, which ended in 2005. During its original run, the show was nominated for over 70 Emmy Awards, and won 15 awards, including two for “Best Comedy Series” in 2003 and 2005. Rosenthal won the 2002 Writers Guild Award for “Excellence in Television Writing” for his “Italy” script.
