Downtown Dayton Partnership

Nature Adventures Family Program
2024-07-17 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Detroit) | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30 pm, Main Library, Children’s Creativity Space: Participate in arts and crafts, activities, and experiments that focus on the diversity of the natural world. Every session has a different theme.

June 5: Camping
June 12: Gardening with The Ohio State University Extension Office
June 26: Get up close with encounters of Brukner Nature Center animals.
July 10: Nature scavenger hunt
July 17: Meet local author Christina Dendy who will share her book The Wall and the Wild and lead a garden themed art project.
July 31: Summer weather

Summer Writing Challenge
2024-07-18 14:30 - 15:30 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Summer Writing Challenge, Thursday, July 18, and August 1, 2:30-3:30 pm, Main Library, Children’s Creativity Space:
Kids can explore storytelling and creative expression to write their own stories, with inspiration from the Summer Challenge. Work with fun prompts and new ways to spark imagination. For Tweens, grades 5-6

Scott Galloway: The Algebra of Happiness
2024-07-18 15:30 | Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH
Join Sinclair’s Chief Diversity Officer, Michael Carter, for a viewing and discussion of the pre-recorded video by Scott Galloway, who teaches brand strategy at NYU’s Stern School of Business, but his most popular lectures deal with life strategy. In the classroom, on his blog, and in YouTube videos garnering millions of views, he regularly offers hard-hitting answers to the big questions.
https://sinclaircc.wufoo.com/forms/zq0y8is1v2ig1p/

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2024-07-18 16:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-25 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.

History Series: Boss Kett & The Delco
2024-07-18 17:00 - 19:00 | The Dayton Woman’s Club, 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Come hear Mr. Chuck Johnson, one of Charles Kettering’s engineers, discuss the founder of Delco & head of research at GM and what it was like to work for Dayton’s Most Famous Inventor! $10 per person. Light snacks provided. ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE REQUIRED – PURCHASE TICKETS – Members may call 937-228-1124 to pay by check.

Buffalo Nichols
2024-07-18 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
On his second album, The Fatalist, Carl “Buffalo” Nichols does things with the blues that might catch you off guard. There’s 808 programming, chopped up Charley Patton samples, washes of synth. There’s a consideration of the fullness of the sonic stage and the atmospherics of the music that can only come with a long engagement with electronic music. But this is no gimmicky hybrid or attempt to turn the blues into 21st century music by simply dressing it with skittering hi-hats. Nichols’ vision for the blues is of a form of music that’s intimately tied to everyday life in 2024, something that’s reflected not only in the choice of instrumentation, but in the complexities of the songwriting and the gray areas his lyrics explore. This is music that comes straight from the present, and as such, it’s a reminder that the same shit that drove the first blues singers to pick up a guitar is still present behind the throbs of deep bass hits today. The Fatalist sounds unlike any blues record you’re likely to hear in 2024.

The Dayton Jazz Orchestra
2024-07-18 19:00 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Summer Music series
The Dayton Jazz Orchestra
7:00pm – 9:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Calling big band and jazz fans! The Dayton Jazz Orchestra returns to the RiverScape stage on July 18 from 7-9 PM. Don’t forget your dancing shoes! Plus, Gem City Swing will be offering a free dance lesson during intermission. Seating is limited, so we recommend guests bring their lawn chairs. The RiverScape Cafe will be open, and has snacks and refreshments available for purchase. For those 21 and over, a variety of beer, wine and more will also be available. Admission is FREE! The RiverScape Summer Music Series is sponsored by The Jack W. & Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation and Enterprise Roofing. Weather Dependent.

Blind Rage Records 4 Year Anniversary Bash
2024-07-19 - 2024-07-20 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Come to Yellow Cab Tavern on July 19 and 20 to celebrate Blind Rage Records 4 year anniversary! Featuring midwest hardcore legends Negative Approach, Zero Boys & The Crosses with a crop of modern up and coming punk hardcore bands.

Lineup:

Friday July 19thNegative Approach (Detroit) Colossal Man (Fort Wayne) Speed Plans (Pittsburgh) Peace Talks (Pittsburgh)Buthcher’s Dog (Cincinnati) Last Gasp (Cleveland) Hell Is Here (Columbus) Locked Up (Dayton)

Saturday at July 20thZero Boys (Indianapolis) The Crosses (Milwaukee) So Automatic (New Bedford) Flesh Commodity (Chicago) Parasitic Twins (Fort Wayne) Body Farm (OH/PA) Minority Threat (Cleveland) Small Steps (Lexington) Slutbomb (Cincinnati) Piss Flowers (Cincinnati)Wounded Paw (Dayton/Toronto

Purchase 2 day tickets at:https://blindragerecords.limitedrun.com/…/798838-blind…
1 day ticket at:
https://blindragerecords.limitedrun.com/…/786806-blind..

JAM Foodie Tour
2024-07-19 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-07-20 15:00 - 18:00 | Sueno, 607 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
JAM Foodie Tours are currently walking, talking, and eating on select Fridays and Saturdays in June and July @3:00p starting at Sueño. Every tour varies slightly, but aims to be wrapping up around 5:30-6:00p. Tickets are $100 per person.

JAM Foodie Tours strives to create a unique, communal culinary experience that feeds your mind and belly. Experience our local community while sharing food, exploring culture, and discovering history. Our goal is to create a business that supports and grows the fantastic food and culinary operations in Dayton, as well as enhance the economic development of the streets where we will walk and eat.

What’s Included

Tour guide
Scenic walking route
6-ish samples of food and/or drinks at various establishments in and around the Oregon District.
Education and history about the places we eat at and some of the places we walk by.

Friday Patio Party at the Neon
2024-07-19 17:30 - 19:30 | THE NEON, United States
We kick off our patio parties on Friday, July 19, and our first host is President & CEO of The Dayton Art Institute– Michael Roediger! Michael is a big supporter of THE NEON, and his willingness & enthusiasm for us to create a partnership with DAI for our Exhibition On Screen series has helped to create one of our most successful collaborations! Thank you, Michael Roediger– we’ll see you on the patio!

July 19 – 5:30-7:30!

And thanks to Sharon D. White & Ann Willey McDonough for coordinating all the details and hosts for our patio parties…and to Russell Total Wealth and Wellness for their generous sponsorship!

Declare Dayton
2024-07-19 18:00 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Declare Dayton
6:00pm – 9:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Declare Dayton is a celebration of community, faith and unity all across the Dayton region! Join us on July 19th for an evening of joy and family fun with food trucks and festivities from 6-7pm before a worship celebration under the tent at 7pm highlighting the diverse cultures and genres of our city. The bands will feature musicians from all across the Miami Valley as well as a city-wide gospel choir–all are invited to join in this celebration! Weather Dependent.

Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience
2024-07-19 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Grammy-winner Terrance Simien takes his audiences on a multicultural tour of the world inspired the many countries he’s visited on tour which have informed his musical language. He creates a hypnotic blend of New Orleans funk-reggae-flavored-world-blues-American zydeco roots music that beckons you to your feet and into the groove. Leading his Zydeco Experience band, Simien has become one of the most respected and accomplished artists in American roots music today. He and his band mates have performed over 7000 concerts, toured millions of miles to over 45 countries during their eventful career.

The Motel Beds
2024-07-19 20:30 - 23:30 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
You’re invited to a very special event: Motel Beds – 10-Year Reunion Show – with special guests Human Cannonball & Wreck League! The Motel Beds are a phenomenon of Dayton DIY creativity and one of the city’s most compelling acts. The band emerged in the early aughts as a songwriting duo of PJ Paslosky and Tommy Cooper, who had performed with numerous bands during their formative years and under several monikers as a pair. 7:30 PM Doors, 8:30 PM Show. All ages welcome. Pre-sale: $15 at https://www.venuepilot.co/events/106131/orders/new#/ Day of show: $20.

Dragons 5K
2024-07-20 08:00 | Day Air Ballpark, 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH, 45402
Registration is OPEN for the 2024 Dragons 5K presented by Orthopedic Associates! Join us for this year’s race on July 20, 2024 at 8AM.
The race is only $35 for adults and youth 17 and under can sign up for only $20. Participant will receive the Dragons 5K T-Shirt, finisher’s medal, Dragons hat, and four (4) lawn tickets to a game this summer!
Sign up before the price goes up on July 13!
Compete as an individual or sign your group up to compete for great prizes like a catered suite to a Dragons game in 2025!
Register for the 2024 Dragons 5K Here

Columbus Iris Society at the Market
2024-07-20 09:00 - 15:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Visit the Columbus Iris Society at the 2nd Street Market. They will have many heirlooms iris rhizomes for sale with pictures to show many of this favorite perennial.

Gem City Comic Con
2024-07-20 10:00 - 17:00 | OH
We are a handful of enthusiasts with a passion for art, fiction and comic books. We value learning, community, and shared experience. With the help of family, friends and great number of attendees the Gem City Comic Con has grown, without sacrificing the core that made it fun.
For all your Comic Con questions please feel free to visit their website to get the most up to date information and stay connected to everything that is going on. https://www.gemcitycomiccon.com/

We Care Arts Pop Up Art Shop
2024-07-20 13:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us as we host the wonderful folks of We Care Arts, selling their unique, inspired art!
“We believe in the healing power of creating and producing art that transforms physical, developmental, and mental challenges into a future rich with possibilities. We’re guided by our vision that creating art compliments medical therapies.
As a 501c3 organization with 38 years of experience, We Care Arts increases confidence and artistic skill in a variety of individuals with varying disabilities and physical challenges. Our founder Terry Schalnat began in 1983, changing disabilities into possibilities in the basement of a recreation center.
Since then, We Care Arts has grown to serve 1200 clients at more than forty off-site locations within the greater Dayton area. Alongside our executive director, our volunteer staff and board contribute more than 28,000 hours annually to our mission.

Blues Amplified ft. Anthony Rosano & the Conqueroos | Eric Jerardi | Westside Players
2024-07-20 17:30 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us this year as we celebrate the new Blues Amplified night sponsored by the City of Dayton (formerly known as the City of Dayton Blues Festival). Now the team at Levitt Dayton has taken over the programming and curation of these events, adding them to their summer concert season. The three Amplified concerts will be held on three Saturdays and begin at 5:30 p.m. instead of the normal 7 p.m. concert start time and feature a DJ, two openers and a headliner, amplifying blues, funk and Reggae genres of music.
Blues Amplified Lineup:

DJ Oscar
Eric Jerardi
The Westside Players
Headliner: Anthony Rosano & the Conqueroos

Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: Eric Jerardi
Eric Jerardi, a Dayton, Ohio native, is a seasoned musician known for his dynamic blend of blues, rock, and soul. With multiple albums under his belt, including the critically acclaimed “Occupied,” and a track record of sharing stages with legends like Little Feat and Robin Trower, Jerardi’s musical prowess continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: Westside Players
The Westside Players featuring Gary Guitar Williams are a “So Help The Boogie” Blues act. Founder & leader Gary Guitar Williams has been playing guitar and performing for over four decades. Gary started out playing with bands in his teens and hasn’t slowed down yet. He has played and performed with many local and national blues acts. He spent a decade with Snapper Mitchum playing and touring, as well as playing with The Ohio Players, Malcolm

Anthony Rosano & the Conqueroos
Singer, guitarist, songwriter, and bandleader, Anthony Rosano, has always been drawn to grit, gravitas and the connection that comes from making music. Although his music roots are implanted in the firmament of the blues, he takes his cue from any number of archival influences.
While some have compared the Conqueroos’ sound to that of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble or Rory Gallagher, Anthony has always followed his own muse. A native New Yorker who now resides in Norfolk Virginia, he won instant acclaim with “Cheat the Devil” which made its debut at number 3 on the Billboard blues chart and has been recived positively by fans and critics.

Brunch at the Brightside, a Food Truck Rally
2024-07-21 10:00 - 15:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The Brightside Music & Event Venue, located on 3rd St. in Downtown Dayton, is hosting their new concept, “Brunch at the Brightside, a Food Truck Rally,” for the second time this Sunday, July 21st with a “Down on the Farm” theme.

“We’re really excited to be hosting our second brunch food truck rally at The Brightside this Sunday because, in addition to some incredible brunch food trucks, they’re investing in a bunch of special programing onsite including a petting zoo, goat yoga, and fresh produce vendors for everyone to enjoy,” Brian Johnson, event organizer said. “Enjoying our local food trucks is always a great time and to add on this special ‘Down on the Farm’ theme just makes it all that much better. I even heard there’s going to be a Lil’ Sebastian look alike pony, ” Johnson said.

Brunch at the Brightside is hosting 10 trucks this Sunday from 11am to 3pm; Home Cooked Vibes, Cruisin Cuisine, Let’s Eat Food Truck, The Food Pitt, Rennys Hennys, Delish, El Bueno Taco, Nourishing Souls Mobile Juice Bar, Jars by Jas, Kerry’s Café alongside cocktails and non alcoholic options from The Brightside. There will also be fresh produce from Regenerate Garden Co and Foxhole Farm. Additionally, The Brightside is hosting Goat Yoga by Goat Country from 10am to 11am with an additional ticket and then a free petting zoo for all attendees to enjoy during the food truck rally.

“We’re excited to add these special details that develop the event in a memorable way for our attendees,” Johnson said. “This Sunday is a perfect opportunity to get together with your friends and family to enjoy some delicious food and beverages, oh, and don’t forget to pet the goats!”

Attendees can get more information at thebrightsidedayton.com

Carriage Hill Steam Engine at the 2nd Street Market
2024-07-21 11:00 - 15:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Visit the 2nd Street Market and watch an 1896 Steam Engine from Carriage Hill, a Five Rivers MetroPark location, steam free corn on the cob for your enjoyment. Butter and salt are provided, of course.

Icons Drag Brunch
2024-07-21 11:00 - 15:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Brunch, Glitter, Fabulous Drinks! Count us in. Grab your friends for Icons 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 12pm show that ends at 3pm!A Gratuity WILL be added If not tipping accordingly to waitstaff Food available for purchase from Pizza Bandit Food Truck Wheelchair accessibleFabulous Drinks Drag show performance provided by Scarlett Moon and her entertainers!$15 Tickets, (INCLUDE: General Admission, Photo Op with entertainers) NO DRINKS and NO FOOD INCLUDED $3 from every ticket is being donated toNO REFUNDS!!21 and up ONLY (ADULT HUMOR AND WORDS WILL BE HEARD)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.

Game Night
2024-07-21 17:00 - 20:00 | The Dayton Woman’s Club, 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Game Night
Sunday, July 21, 2024
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Light snacks and drinks included
Pay at the door: $10 per person
To RSVP, call 937-228-1124 and leave a message. Walk-ins welcome!
Bring your table games and friends for our Family-Friendly Game Night – snacks and drinks included.

Leila Bordreuil, Apologist, lovae, & Evan Miller
2024-07-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Skeleton Dust Records, 133 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Skeleton Dust presents
LEILA BORDREUIL (NYC/France)
APOLOGIST (Philadelphia)
IOVAE (Cincinnati)
EVAN MILLER (Dayton)
Sunday July 21st 2024133 E. 3rd St. Dayton OH7pm $10

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2024-07-23 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.

Live Music from Danny Voris
2024-07-23 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 Danny Voris
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 delicious food 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. You can catch Danny Voris, local guitarist at RiverScape on July 23rd, September 24th, and October 22nd from 7 to 9 PM. Admission is free! Weather Dependent.

Lunch & Learn: All About Erma Bombeck
2024-07-24 11:00 - 13:00 | The Dayton Woman’s Club, 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
LUNCH & LEARN:
All About Erma Bombeck
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Enjoy lunch with us and hear Katherine Watson from the Washington-Centerville Public Library give a presentation about our beloved hometown humorist, Erma Bombeck.
$25 DWC members, $30 non-members
(lunch included)
Members may call 937-228-1124 to pay by check

Genuine Work open house
2024-07-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Genuine Work, 15 McDonough St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Are you a freelancer looking for a flexible workspace? Or a growing business in need of more room? Genuine Work has you covered with a co-working space designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and success!
Amenities You’ll Love:
• Free on-site parking
• Strong, reliable internet and Wi-Fi
• Conference rooms equipped with video conferencing features
• Shared kitchen space with free coffee
• Office management, reception, and security services
• Regular networking and educational events
• 24/7 access
• Vibrant community of like-minded entrepreneurs
• A variety of passes and membership options to suit your needs

Legal Name Change Clinic
2024-07-25 15:00 - 18:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Legal Name Change Clinic, Thursday, July 25, 3-6 pm, Main Library, Community Room: Receive assistance from the Greater Dayton Volunteer Lawyers Project if seeking a legal name change. Preregister by calling 937.461.3857, ext. 5. Adults
