Mental Health and Well-being
2024-05-08 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Detroit) | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Kettering Health Network drops by to help patrons take a closer look into the subject of mental health and coping skills that can be utilized to help improve whole-life balance. (Adults)

Dragons High School Baseball Showcase
2024-05-08 17:30, 2024-05-08 20:00, 2024-05-10 17:00, 2024-05-10 20:00 | 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

Stay Fit with DCDC
2024-05-08 18:00 - 19:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
Stay Fit with DCDC
6:00pm – 7:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Get fit the DCDC way. You’ve seen the dancers, and their phenomenal displays of strength and endurance. Now you can benefit from the fitness training these artist/athletes receive. Based on Tabata, classes are suitable for all levels of experience, body type and facility. Classes are conducted by members of Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. Weather Dependent.

Bootcamp with The Unit
2024-05-08 18:00 - 19:30 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
Bootcamp with The Unit
6:00pm – 7:30pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Join The Unit for an exciting boot camp 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.

Peerless
2024-05-08 19:00, 2024-05-09 20:00, 2024-05-10 20:00 | 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.

Expressions Rebirth – an evening of music & spoken word
2024-05-08 19:00 - 22:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Welcome to RE-BIRTH, presented by EXPRESSIONS! This feature performance showcases Dayton artists and songwriters, celebrating growth and transformation. The featured artists include Chelsea Paige, Eleanor Dakota, and MelinaMarie, along with spoken word by The Bars Kid. Take advantage of this unforgettable experience of artistic rebirth and triumph! $10.

Disney’s The Lion King
2024-05-08 19:30, 2024-05-09 19:30 | 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.

Exhibit: The Artistic Life of Aka Pereyma
2024-05-09, 2024-05-10 | 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

Exhibit: What’s New?
2024-05-09, 2024-05-10 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
As part of Dayton Metro Library’s celebration of Juneteenth, the Library welcomes a traveling exhibit, What’s New?, from the African American Visual Artists Guild (AAVAG), that will be on display in the 2nd Floor Gallery of the Main Library through Thursday, June 30.
What’s New? is the fourth project for the AAVAG under their Exposition Through Art Program (ETAP), which celebrates the ideas, places, personalities, and facts of the AAVAG community. What’s New? specifically focuses on both a visual and written view of its artists – representing “what is new” in their lives, the community they live in, their world of art, and/or any new viewpoints the artists may have developed regarding social, political, and religious ideals.
Additionally, DML will host Artists Talk at Bassani Theater on Thursday, June 13, from 6-8:30 pm at the Main Library, in the Bassani Theater Off Third, 3rd Floor. AAVAG artists Andrea Cummings, Nathan Connor, Clarice Moore, and Cedric McGhee will discuss the various themes found in their artwork that is included in the AAVAG’s traveling exhibit. Moderated by DML’s Karen D. Brame from Special Collections, this program is for all ages.
For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

Culture Kitchen: French Crepes
2024-05-09 11:00 - 15:30 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Celebrate Mothers Day and join Sabine Grande as she talks about her native France and how they celebrate Mothers Day. Sabine owner of Crepe Boheme will make savory and sweet crepes for your tasting enjoyment. If you are interested, she’ll teach you how to make a crepe. Along with the crepes enjoy a cup of Poppets coffee or herbal tea. Registration is required for the event. $20.

Diversity Film Series Screening
2024-05-09 15:00 | Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH

Artist in Training Afterschool Classes
2024-05-09 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/

Thirsty Thursday at Corner Kitchen with Tori Lee
2024-05-09 16:00 - 22:00 | Corner Kitchen, 613 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Thirsty Thursdays with fantastic Tori Lee! Enjoy curated drinks, plates, and tracks from Tori and the CK team every Thursday starting March 14th! Specials include 9 Artisanal fat washed martinis, $5 off Prime Cuts, $9 small plates at the bar, $5 wine pours and $3 drafts.

Jazz & Beyond: Father, Son & Friends: 35th Anniversary Tour (Celtic)
2024-05-09 17:30 - 19:30 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Our Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond concerts present a great mix of familiar favorites and new faces from the region’s jazz scene. The series has been a regular fixture at the museum for more than 25 years. Concerts return to the Shaw Gothic Cloister (unless otherwise noted)!
Join us on Thursday, May 9, as the Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond series presents the Celtic Music of Father, Son & Friends – 35th Anniversary Tour.
A family band with a host of friends, they have played with Mumford and Sons, received an Irish Music Awards Nomination and recently wrapped up a tour in Scotland. Come join the fun, complete with Irish Step Dancers.
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This performance takes place in the Shaw Gothic Cloister. All seating is general admission and tickets may be purchased at the door the night of the concert. The concert is free for museum members and included in museum general admission for non-members. Click here to learn more about membership!
A cash bar will be available for drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), and an assortment of snacks provided by Leo will be available for purchase.
HOW TO GO
Date: Thursday, May 9, 2024
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 5 p.m.)
Location: Shaw Gothic Cloister
Cost: Free to members; included in museum general admission for non-members
Doors open at 5 p.m., and concerts take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Shaw Gothic Cloister (unless otherwise noted). Admission is free for museum members and included in museum general admission for non-members. Not a member? Click here to join!
A cash bar will be available for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and snacks provided by Leo will also be available for purchase.

Exhibit: Person Place Thing
2024-05-10 | 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!

Mother’s Day Weekend
2024-05-10 | Rabbit Hole Books, 27 W. First St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Mother’s Day Weekend at Rabbit Hole Books. Special shopping for kids with wrap stations— they can wrap books and gifts themselves (or we can help!) Friday afternoon and evening, our last tea of the season on Saturday, poetry salon on Saturday night and bring your mom in for a free rose on Sunday, along with some light refreshments.

Exhibit: Katherine Kadish & David Leach: Crossroads
2024-05-10 11:00 - 18:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present new and recent work by two of the area’s most esteemed artists, each and together exploring recent “crossroads” in their lives. The exhibition will feature Kadish’s evocative monotype and painted colorscapes paired with Leach’s abstracted landscape, architecture, and interior drawings and prints; as well as two new monotypes the artists created collaboratively for the exhibition.
Both artists have exhibited widely and are featured in prominent public and private collections all over the world. Kadish is based in Yellow Springs and often collaborates with Lisa Mackie, Master Prints, NY. Leach is based in Dayton, is Emeritus Professor, Wright State University, and an active member of the Dayton Printmakers Co-op.
In conjunction with the exhibition, a selection of monotypes and prints by the artists will be available for purchase in The CoSHOP Pop-up Print Shop.

Exhibit: Andy Snow: Time Mends, Space Blends
2024-05-10 11:00 - 18:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Contemporary Dayton presents a series of blended photographs from the Flood of 1913 and present day Dayton, Ohio by Dayton-based artist, Andy Snow.
Exhibit on display through August 10.

Exhibit: Tess Cortés: Vanishing Point
2024-05-10 11:00 - 18:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Using digitized family movies, photographs, and computer-generated 3D models of heirloom objects, Cortés invites viewers to contemplate the intersection of memory, perception, and the passage of time. Both recollection and imagination, Vanishing Point’s never-ending scroll along the screen symbolizes the convergence of past and present.
In conjunction with the exhibition, the artist has also produced a limited edition video print available for purchase in The CoSHOP Pop-up Print Shop.
Tess Cortés is an award-winning Dayton-based digital media artist and Instructor of Motion Design at the Modern College of Design, Kettering.
Work on display through August 10, 2024.

Learn about Heirloom Tomato Varieties
2024-05-10 11:30 - 12:30 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Betty Hoevel, Five Rivers MetroParks (FRMP) Education Coordinator, discusses heirloom tomato varieties and how to get the best yield from them. Bring your questions to this informative workshop. This is an informal session, please stop by anytime from 11:30 until 12:30.

Mother’s Day Festivities: Special Shopping for Dads and Kids
2024-05-10 15:00 - 20:00 | Rabbit Hole Books, 27 W. First St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Gift wrap table for kids to wrap their gifts, plus help finding something cool for Mom.

The Magic Of Motown
2024-05-10 19:30 | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Magic of Motown will transport you straight to Motown through costumes, choreography, and 15 power vocalists backed by a six piece band delivering all the hits from The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and more!
