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SUMMARY:Ella Kraimer: Appearances
DESCRIPTION:September 25\, 2026 – January 23\, 2027\nThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Ella Kraimer: Appearances\, a world-premiere exhibition of large-scale photographs. Kraimer transforms herself into a cast of fictional personas through striking self portraits\, using secondhand garments gathered from thrift stores across the country. Layered with irony\, humor\, and cultural critique\, she explores the blurred boundaries between authenticity and performance\, memory and invention\, self and society. \nPreviously viewed only as a digital project\, Appearances reflects on life in an age of social media\, image culture\, and spectacle. Inspired by childhood memories of paper dolls\, Kraimer fragments and reconstructs her own likeness through costume\, collage\, and assemblage. At once playful and provocative\, Appearances invites viewers to reconsider not only the images we create\, but the stories they tell about who we are. \nKraimer spent her formative years in Berlin\, Germany and is now based in New Bremen\, Ohio. She earned a BA in Design and Visual Communication from the University of Europe for Applied Sciences\, Berlin\, and an MA in Visual and Media Anthropology from HMKW University of Applied Sciences for Media\, Communication\, and Management\, Berlin. \nElla Kraimer: Appearances is part of the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial: The Long View. Now in its eighth iteration\, the Biennial activates over 70 exhibitions at museums\, galleries\, universities\, and public spaces throughout Greater Cincinnati\, Dayton\, Columbus\, and Northern Kentucky. \nOpening Reception with the artist\nFriday\, September 25\n6-8 pm\nRemarks: 6:30 pm \n  \n\n\nStorytelling and Collage Night\nThursday\, October 1\n5-8p\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Talk\nThursday\, November 12\n6:30p\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/ella-kraimer-appearances/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down
DESCRIPTION:September 25\, 2026 – January 23\, 2027\nThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Stacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down\, the culmination of a landmark multi-year project that challenges long-held stereotypes of Appalachia by Pulitzer Prize–winning photographer Stacy Kranitz. \nFeaturing more than 40 photographs drawn from historical archives\, Kranitz’s own images\, historical texts\, installations\, and an accompanying film\, the exhibition examines how Appalachia has been represented—and misrepresented—across generations. Together\, these works reveal a region shaped by myth\, exploitation\, resilience\, and the uneasy tension between representation and reality. \nThe exhibition’s title references the gospel song “Ain’t No Grave\,” made famous by Johnny Cash\, evoking the resilience and resistance that run throughout the project. Recipient of the prestigious Images Vevey Book Award\, Kranitz has published a companion monograph\, available for purchase in The Contemporary Dayton’s CoSHOP. \nBorn in Kentucky and based in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Tennessee\, Kranitz is the recipient of a Pulitzer Prize and a Guggenheim Fellowship\, among many other awards. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally\, and is held in numerous public collections. \nStacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down is part of the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial: The Long View. Now in its eighth iteration\, the Biennial activates over 70 exhibitions at museums\, galleries\, universities\, and public spaces throughout Greater Cincinnati\, Dayton\, Columbus\, and Northern Kentucky. \nOpening Reception\nFriday\, September 25\n6-8 pm\nRemarks: 6:30 pm \n\n\nArtist Talk:\nStacy Kranitz in Conversation with author and professor Andrew Milward\nSaturday\, October 17\n2 pm\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/stacy-kranitz-aint-no-grave-gonna-hold-my-body-down/2026-10-02/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Thursday Night Karaoke at MJ’s
DESCRIPTION:Come on out for an amazing night of singing and fun at MJ’s on Jefferson! Sign up to sing by utilizing our kiosks that are set up or download the app on your phone of Songbooks Online and sign up then input our show code of MJSONJ to view and submit your song choice or choices via your phone or tablet. Amazing drinks and even pizza available if you start to crave some carbs!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/thursday-night-karaoke-at-mjs/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:MJ’s on Jefferson\, 20 N. Jefferson St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T200000
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SUMMARY:Music Bingo Thursdays
DESCRIPTION:We have music bingo every Thursday! It’s free to play\, lots of fun\, hosted by KG\, and there are prizes galore. Come check it out!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/music-bingo-thursdays/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:The Trolley Stop\, 530 E. Fifth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T223000
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CREATED:20250528T121150Z
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic Night – sign up online\, then show up and show out.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/open-mic-night/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:The Barrel House\, 417 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T210000
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SUMMARY:Music Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Turn up the fun and test your knowledge at Music Bingo\, where your favorite songs replace the numbers and every round feels like a mini dance party. Grab your friends\, sing along\, and play for prizes! Settle in by the RiverScape Café with some food and drinks\, then see how fast you can match the tunes to your card. The first to hit five in a row takes the win with a variety of prizes\, so keep your ears sharp and your bingo marker ready! Music Bingo is free to participate\, but we recommend coming early as bingo sheets are limited. The RiverScape Café will be open with a variety of flatbreads\, sides\, desserts\, and refreshments available for purchase. For those 21 and over\, there will also be a full menu of cocktails\, wine\, and beer available for purchase as part of the Downtown Dayton DORA.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/music-bingo/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T183000
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SUMMARY:Distillery Tour
DESCRIPTION:We offer a public distillery tour on the first Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Belle of Dayton Distillery. The tour is $10 per person and includes a behind-the-scenes look at our copper still\, fermentation tanks\, bottling line and production process\, followed by a guided tasting of our handcrafted spirits. Guests must be 21 or older with a valid ID\, and we recommend arriving approximately 30 minutes early to check in at the Van Buren Room and enjoy a cocktail before the tour. Additional information and reservations are available here: https://www.belleofdayton.com/pages/tours
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/distillery-tour/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Belle of Dayton\, 122 Van Buren St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T140000
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SUMMARY:CURIO at Courthouse Square
DESCRIPTION:Free entertainment in the heart of downtown\nThroughout 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 fun outdoor seating and other touches to create downtown’s newest summer hotspot! \nFIND THE CALENDAR OF SCHEDULED ENTERTAINMENT HERE:\nhttps://downtowndayton.org/things-to-do/curio/#schedule \nBring your friends and coworkers for a midday break outside!\nCURIO 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. \nIf you are interested in performing on the Square or would like more information about CURIO\, email events@downtowndayton.org. \nCURIO at Courthouse Square is a program of the Downtown Dayton Partnership\, with support from Montgomery County.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/curio-at-courthouse-square/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Courthouse Square\, Third & Main Streets\, Dayton\, OH\, 45422\, USA
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SUMMARY:Ella Kraimer: Appearances
DESCRIPTION:September 25\, 2026 – January 23\, 2027\nThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Ella Kraimer: Appearances\, a world-premiere exhibition of large-scale photographs. Kraimer transforms herself into a cast of fictional personas through striking self portraits\, using secondhand garments gathered from thrift stores across the country. Layered with irony\, humor\, and cultural critique\, she explores the blurred boundaries between authenticity and performance\, memory and invention\, self and society. \nPreviously viewed only as a digital project\, Appearances reflects on life in an age of social media\, image culture\, and spectacle. Inspired by childhood memories of paper dolls\, Kraimer fragments and reconstructs her own likeness through costume\, collage\, and assemblage. At once playful and provocative\, Appearances invites viewers to reconsider not only the images we create\, but the stories they tell about who we are. \nKraimer spent her formative years in Berlin\, Germany and is now based in New Bremen\, Ohio. She earned a BA in Design and Visual Communication from the University of Europe for Applied Sciences\, Berlin\, and an MA in Visual and Media Anthropology from HMKW University of Applied Sciences for Media\, Communication\, and Management\, Berlin. \nElla Kraimer: Appearances is part of the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial: The Long View. Now in its eighth iteration\, the Biennial activates over 70 exhibitions at museums\, galleries\, universities\, and public spaces throughout Greater Cincinnati\, Dayton\, Columbus\, and Northern Kentucky. \nOpening Reception with the artist\nFriday\, September 25\n6-8 pm\nRemarks: 6:30 pm \n  \n\n\nStorytelling and Collage Night\nThursday\, October 1\n5-8p\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Talk\nThursday\, November 12\n6:30p\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/ella-kraimer-appearances/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
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SUMMARY:Stacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down
DESCRIPTION:September 25\, 2026 – January 23\, 2027\nThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Stacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down\, the culmination of a landmark multi-year project that challenges long-held stereotypes of Appalachia by Pulitzer Prize–winning photographer Stacy Kranitz. \nFeaturing more than 40 photographs drawn from historical archives\, Kranitz’s own images\, historical texts\, installations\, and an accompanying film\, the exhibition examines how Appalachia has been represented—and misrepresented—across generations. Together\, these works reveal a region shaped by myth\, exploitation\, resilience\, and the uneasy tension between representation and reality. \nThe exhibition’s title references the gospel song “Ain’t No Grave\,” made famous by Johnny Cash\, evoking the resilience and resistance that run throughout the project. Recipient of the prestigious Images Vevey Book Award\, Kranitz has published a companion monograph\, available for purchase in The Contemporary Dayton’s CoSHOP. \nBorn in Kentucky and based in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Tennessee\, Kranitz is the recipient of a Pulitzer Prize and a Guggenheim Fellowship\, among many other awards. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally\, and is held in numerous public collections. \nStacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down is part of the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial: The Long View. Now in its eighth iteration\, the Biennial activates over 70 exhibitions at museums\, galleries\, universities\, and public spaces throughout Greater Cincinnati\, Dayton\, Columbus\, and Northern Kentucky. \nOpening Reception\nFriday\, September 25\n6-8 pm\nRemarks: 6:30 pm \n\n\nArtist Talk:\nStacy Kranitz in Conversation with author and professor Andrew Milward\nSaturday\, October 17\n2 pm\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/stacy-kranitz-aint-no-grave-gonna-hold-my-body-down/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T230000
DTSTAMP:20260818T191425
CREATED:20250528T120940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T123704Z
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SUMMARY:Wu-Tang Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Dayton’s legendary Ike B spins old school hip hop and whateva else he wants.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/whateva-wednesdays/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:The Barrel House\, 417 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T203000
DTSTAMP:20260818T191425
CREATED:20250318T141159Z
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SUMMARY:Live Trivia
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host live trivia every Wednesday at The Yellow Cab Tavern! Since there are a limited number of indoor tables\, so please reserve as soon as possible.\nPepper Sprout Productions will be doing 3 rounds of general trivia from 6:30 – 8:30! Win prizes and gift cards! Watch their page on the day of for a clue about the bonus round theme!\nYou can enjoy pizza from The Pizza Bandit and beverages from The Yellow Cab Tavern!Pizza Bandit’s standard carryout\, delivery\, and onsite dining will be available from 4-9pm!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/live-trivia/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Yellow Cab Tavern\, 700 E 4th St\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T193000
DTSTAMP:20260818T191425
CREATED:20260804T140107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T140107Z
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SUMMARY:Community Fitness Series: 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. \nFocus on wellness while spending time in nature. Enjoy a variety of free and effective workouts at RiverScape MetroPark.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/community-fitness-series-bootcamp/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T180000
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CREATED:20260817T130803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T130803Z
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SUMMARY:Live at Three
DESCRIPTION:Join us for live music by local artists\, happy hour\, award winning cocktails and curated bites at the historic Dayton Arcade at the Garden Grille and Bar (Hilton Garden Inn Downtown 2nd floor). Every Wednesday from 3p-6p.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/live-at-three/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:The Garden Grille & Bar at the Hilton Garden Inn\, 18 W. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T140000
DTSTAMP:20260818T191425
CREATED:20260526T195601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T195601Z
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SUMMARY:CURIO at Courthouse Square
DESCRIPTION:Free entertainment in the heart of downtown\nThroughout 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 fun outdoor seating and other touches to create downtown’s newest summer hotspot! \nFIND THE CALENDAR OF SCHEDULED ENTERTAINMENT HERE:\nhttps://downtowndayton.org/things-to-do/curio/#schedule \nBring your friends and coworkers for a midday break outside!\nCURIO 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. \nIf you are interested in performing on the Square or would like more information about CURIO\, email events@downtowndayton.org. \nCURIO at Courthouse Square is a program of the Downtown Dayton Partnership\, with support from Montgomery County.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/curio-at-courthouse-square/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Courthouse Square\, Third & Main Streets\, Dayton\, OH\, 45422\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T124500
DTSTAMP:20260818T191425
CREATED:20260706T122248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T122248Z
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SUMMARY:Dayton Historic Haunts Ghost Walk with P3. Presented by Curio
DESCRIPTION:Explore downtown Dayton’s haunted history on a FREE walking tour with P3 Paranormal\, presented by Curio (Downtown Dayton Partnership). It’s spooky season\, and P3 is excited to share some of her favorite downtown Dayton haunts during this special free walking tour series with Curio Dayton in partnership with Downtown Dayton! Join Paula from P3 Paranormal as she guides you through the streets of downtown Dayton\, sharing the legends\, lore\, and haunted history connected to some of the city’s most fascinating buildings. Along the way\, you’ll hear firsthand accounts of paranormal experiences\, stories of the spirits said to linger behind historic walls\, and the history that makes downtown Dayton such a unique place to explore. If you love local history\, enjoy ghost stories\, and have ever wondered what might be watching from the windows of Dayton’s historic buildings\, this tour is for you. For the past two years\, P3 has enjoyed sharing her collection of Dayton ghost stories and paranormal experiences\, and she’s thrilled to return for a third season of downtown ghost walks. FREE OF COST – Advance RSVP is required. While this is a free event\, space is limited and guests must reserve their spot in advance to attend. Meeting Location: Courthouse Square 23 N Main St\, Dayton\, OH 45402 Look for the Curio Dayton booth behind the Old Courthouse. Check-In Begins: 11:45 AM Tour Starts Promptly: 12:00 PM Come curious\, wear comfortable walking shoes\, and discover the haunted side of downtown Dayton! ACCESSIBILITY & AGE: Join us for a 1-mile guided ghost walking tour through historic downtown Dayton. The entire route follows paved\, public sidewalks and is accessible for wheelchairs and mobility scooters. This experience is open to all ages\, but guests should be able to comfortably stand and walk for the duration of the tour or remain in a seated mobility device throughout. This is a free\, timed\, reservation-based community walking tour presented by Curio (Downtown Dayton Partnership). Space is limited and advance RSVP is required. Please arrive on time for check-in. Event Access Terms & Conditions: https://www.p3paranormal.com/event-access-terms-conditions
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/dayton-historic-haunts-ghost-walk-with-p3-presented-by-curio/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Courthouse Square\, Third & Main Streets\, Dayton\, OH\, 45422\, USA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
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SUMMARY:Ella Kraimer: Appearances
DESCRIPTION:September 25\, 2026 – January 23\, 2027\nThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Ella Kraimer: Appearances\, a world-premiere exhibition of large-scale photographs. Kraimer transforms herself into a cast of fictional personas through striking self portraits\, using secondhand garments gathered from thrift stores across the country. Layered with irony\, humor\, and cultural critique\, she explores the blurred boundaries between authenticity and performance\, memory and invention\, self and society. \nPreviously viewed only as a digital project\, Appearances reflects on life in an age of social media\, image culture\, and spectacle. Inspired by childhood memories of paper dolls\, Kraimer fragments and reconstructs her own likeness through costume\, collage\, and assemblage. At once playful and provocative\, Appearances invites viewers to reconsider not only the images we create\, but the stories they tell about who we are. \nKraimer spent her formative years in Berlin\, Germany and is now based in New Bremen\, Ohio. She earned a BA in Design and Visual Communication from the University of Europe for Applied Sciences\, Berlin\, and an MA in Visual and Media Anthropology from HMKW University of Applied Sciences for Media\, Communication\, and Management\, Berlin. \nElla Kraimer: Appearances is part of the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial: The Long View. Now in its eighth iteration\, the Biennial activates over 70 exhibitions at museums\, galleries\, universities\, and public spaces throughout Greater Cincinnati\, Dayton\, Columbus\, and Northern Kentucky. \nOpening Reception with the artist\nFriday\, September 25\n6-8 pm\nRemarks: 6:30 pm \n  \n\n\nStorytelling and Collage Night\nThursday\, October 1\n5-8p\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here\n\n\n\n\n\nArtist Talk\nThursday\, November 12\n6:30p\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/ella-kraimer-appearances/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTSTAMP:20260818T191425
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SUMMARY:Stacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down
DESCRIPTION:September 25\, 2026 – January 23\, 2027\nThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Stacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down\, the culmination of a landmark multi-year project that challenges long-held stereotypes of Appalachia by Pulitzer Prize–winning photographer Stacy Kranitz. \nFeaturing more than 40 photographs drawn from historical archives\, Kranitz’s own images\, historical texts\, installations\, and an accompanying film\, the exhibition examines how Appalachia has been represented—and misrepresented—across generations. Together\, these works reveal a region shaped by myth\, exploitation\, resilience\, and the uneasy tension between representation and reality. \nThe exhibition’s title references the gospel song “Ain’t No Grave\,” made famous by Johnny Cash\, evoking the resilience and resistance that run throughout the project. Recipient of the prestigious Images Vevey Book Award\, Kranitz has published a companion monograph\, available for purchase in The Contemporary Dayton’s CoSHOP. \nBorn in Kentucky and based in the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Tennessee\, Kranitz is the recipient of a Pulitzer Prize and a Guggenheim Fellowship\, among many other awards. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally\, and is held in numerous public collections. \nStacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down is part of the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial: The Long View. Now in its eighth iteration\, the Biennial activates over 70 exhibitions at museums\, galleries\, universities\, and public spaces throughout Greater Cincinnati\, Dayton\, Columbus\, and Northern Kentucky. \nOpening Reception\nFriday\, September 25\n6-8 pm\nRemarks: 6:30 pm \n\n\nArtist Talk:\nStacy Kranitz in Conversation with author and professor Andrew Milward\nSaturday\, October 17\n2 pm\nFree and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nRSVP Here
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/stacy-kranitz-aint-no-grave-gonna-hold-my-body-down/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T230000
DTSTAMP:20260818T191425
CREATED:20250318T140916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T140916Z
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SUMMARY:Karaoke with Zane
DESCRIPTION:Yellow Cab Tavern Karaoke is BACK every Tuesday at 8pm with MC Zane Gerlach!\nEntry is always free!\nWith a catalog of over 60\,000 songs\, we have your favorites to sing…and if we don’t\, we’ll do everything we can to get it for you!\nGet your friends and family together and we’ll see you on Tuesday nights at The Yellow Cab Tavern!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/karaoke-with-zane/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:Yellow Cab Tavern\, 700 E 4th St\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T230000
DTSTAMP:20260818T191425
CREATED:20250528T120726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T120726Z
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SUMMARY:Karaoke
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays – Karaoke with @raineyday.entertainment – $5 off full draft flights until 9 p.m.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/karaoke-2/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:The Barrel House\, 417 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T180000
DTSTAMP:20260818T191425
CREATED:20260603T132130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T132130Z
UID:10057590-1790694000-1790704800@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Artist in Training (AIT) Program
DESCRIPTION:After school Artist in Training program geared for grades 3rd-12th grades. Classes are Monday-Wednesdays from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Open Studio time to explore different types of mediums such as Drawing\, Painting\, Clay\, Digital Art.  20.00 per session for Members/40.00 per session for Non-Members.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/artist-in-training-ait-program-3/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:K12 Gallery & TEJAS\, 341 S. Jefferson St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T140000
DTSTAMP:20260818T191425
CREATED:20260526T195601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T195601Z
UID:10056325-1790683200-1790690400@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:CURIO at Courthouse Square
DESCRIPTION:Free entertainment in the heart of downtown\nThroughout 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 fun outdoor seating and other touches to create downtown’s newest summer hotspot! \nFIND THE CALENDAR OF SCHEDULED ENTERTAINMENT HERE:\nhttps://downtowndayton.org/things-to-do/curio/#schedule \nBring your friends and coworkers for a midday break outside!\nCURIO 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. \nIf you are interested in performing on the Square or would like more information about CURIO\, email events@downtowndayton.org. \nCURIO at Courthouse Square is a program of the Downtown Dayton Partnership\, with support from Montgomery County.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/curio-at-courthouse-square/2026-09-29/
LOCATION:Courthouse Square\, Third & Main Streets\, Dayton\, OH\, 45422\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T193000
DTSTAMP:20260818T191425
CREATED:20260804T140107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T140107Z
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SUMMARY:Community Fitness Series: 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. \nFocus on wellness while spending time in nature. Enjoy a variety of free and effective workouts at RiverScape MetroPark.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/community-fitness-series-bootcamp/2026-09-28/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T190000
DTSTAMP:20260818T191425
CREATED:20260511T120150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T120150Z
UID:10056152-1790618400-1790622000@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Community Gardening at Cooper Park
DESCRIPTION:Hang with your neighbors at the Cooper Park Community Garden (behind the downtown library) as we weed\, admire the native flowers\, pick vegetables\, water\, and do other gardening tasks as needed throughout the season. All skill and ability levels are welcome! Contribute what you can and take what you need.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/community-gardening-at-cooper-park/2026-09-28/
LOCATION:Cooper Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T180000
DTSTAMP:20260818T191425
CREATED:20260603T132130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T132130Z
UID:10057589-1790607600-1790618400@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Artist in Training (AIT) Program
DESCRIPTION:After school Artist in Training program geared for grades 3rd-12th grades. Classes are Monday-Wednesdays from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Open Studio time to explore different types of mediums such as Drawing\, Painting\, Clay\, Digital Art.  20.00 per session for Members/40.00 per session for Non-Members.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/artist-in-training-ait-program-3/2026-09-28/
LOCATION:K12 Gallery & TEJAS\, 341 S. Jefferson St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T220000
DTSTAMP:20260818T191425
CREATED:20260728T135911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T135911Z
UID:10060072-1790546400-1790546400@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Night Karaoke at MJ’s On Jefferson
DESCRIPTION:Come on out for an amazing night of singing and fun at MJ’s on Jefferson! Sign up to sing by utilizing our kiosks that are set up or download the app on your phone of Songbooks Online and sign up then input our show code of MJSONJ to view and submit your song choice or choices via your phone or tablet. Amazing drinks and even pizza available if you start to crave some carbs!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/sunday-night-karaoke-at-mjs-on-jefferson/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:MJ’s on Jefferson\, 20 N. Jefferson St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260818T191425
CREATED:20260714T182519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T182519Z
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SUMMARY:We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 6th Annual Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Public Reception will be held on Saturday\, August 8th from 2pm-4pm.\nPrevious exhibitions pushed boundaries\, featuring artwork that tackled complex and visceral subjects. As artists consider their submissions\, they may reflect on the breadth of topics explored in previous years:\nEnvironmental & Industrial Ethics: The devastating ecological impact of mass-production of material goods\, corporate farming and the escalating urgency of climate change.\nHuman Rights & Social Crisis: The controversies of immigration laws and enforcement\, the epidemic of missing Native American women\, the cycle of homelessness\, and the persistent weight of social injustice.\nSystems of Control: The burden of sky-high pharmaceutical prices\, the psychological manipulation of gaslighting\, and our collective\, increasing dependence on technology.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/were-doing-it-all-wrong-6th-annual-art-exhibition-2/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:Edward A. Dixon Gallery\, 222 N. St. Clair St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260818T191425
CREATED:20250528T121344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T121344Z
UID:10037157-1790467200-1790553599@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Vinyl Vinyl Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Sunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records\, we’ll play ’em
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/vinyl-vinyl-sundays/2026-09-27/
LOCATION:The Barrel House\, 417 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T220000
DTSTAMP:20260818T191425
CREATED:20260609T193331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260718T125052Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Band Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for some summer fun with bands in the Biergarten every other Saturday all summer long! \nBi Weekly Saturdays from May – September 7-10pm\n5/16: Different and the Same\n6/13: The Wayward J\n6/27: Ethan Timm\n7/11: The Bowl Cuts\n7/25: Ollie’s Acoustic Jam\n8/8: Different and the Same\n8/22: Ben & Pete\n9/12: The Bowl Cuts\n9/19: No Refunds\n9/26: Chris Yakopcic
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/summer-band-series-2/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:The Dayton Beer Company\, 41 Madison St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260818T191425
CREATED:20260818T132233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T132233Z
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SUMMARY:Writer and Author’s Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Dayton Metro Library’s Writer and Author’s Symposium is an event intended to inspire writers\, motivate authors\, and engage readers. With this year’s theme of Uncovering Imagination and Truth\, we invite you to dive into a full day of discovery as we connect our community with the rich talent of local writers and authors. Please join us for workshops\, mini writing-themed activities\, and an exploration of local authors. During each workshop\, the audience is invited to actively listen in as writers share what inspires their writing and what shapes their creativity. Books by local authors will also be available for sale. This event is a celebration of storytelling\, and the day is dedicated to inspiring writers\, motivating authors\, and engaging readers from all walks of life. We’re thrilled to invite local writers and authors to be part of this exciting event and to connect with a passionate\, literary-minded community. Just drop by to enjoy the event; no registration is needed! Dayton Metro Library is an event intended to inspire writers\, motivate authors\, and engage readers. We are excited to connect our patrons with the local writers and authors. During this full-day symposium\, please join us for workshops\, mini writing-themed activities\, and an exploration of local authors. Books will be available for sale by local authors. During each workshop\, the audience is invited to actively listen in as writers share what inspires their writing and what shapes their creativity. Workshops: Ethics in Writing Querying Letters The Art of the Revision Plot and Pacing Did you hear that one? Book to Audiobook Pipeline. Claiming your Trauma.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/writer-and-authors-symposium/
LOCATION:Dayton Metro Library – Main Library\, 215 E. Third Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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