Downtown Dayton Partnership

Learn about Heirloom Tomato Varieties
2024-05-10 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Detroit) | 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!

HeartSiq Presents “OH Cry OH” – Emo Night
2024-05-10 20:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Get sad with us at OH-Cry-OH Emo night at The Yellow Cab Tavern on May 10th as part of our ongoing queer artist focused live entertainment series, HeartSiq!
May’s Featured Artists:Abertooth Lincoln, Methmatics, ETCHNSKTCH
Aesthetic:The Stoney Cottage / Kacie Clover
Hosted by: Ky Heart
Each HEARTSIQ features a mix of visual artists, musicians, spoken word, burlesque, food offerings, drag queens, and more for a whole evening of community and entertainment! It is a great opportunity to discover, enjoy, and support the queer artists in our community.
Cover starts at 8:00pm, music and performance starts at 9:00pm and tickets are $9 in advance and $12 at the doors.
We also offer our group “5 ticket pack” for only $35 in advance. (20% off)
All ages welcome with a guardian.
Presale tickets available at heartsiq.com
**Discounted presale tickets end at Midnight on May 9th.
Yellow Cab’s resident truck, The Pizza Bandit, will be set up and serving through 11pm.

Figure Drawing
2024-05-11 09:30 - 12:00 | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for our Saturday Nude Figure Drawing session. $5 modeling fee, and make sure to bring your own supplies. Easels and drawing horses are available to borrow. Space is filling fast so make sure to come a little early for a good seat.
Free street parking or in the lot across the street – we hope to see you there!

Miami Valley Community ID Drive
2024-05-11 09:30 - 13:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
This programs issues IDs to any Miami Valley resident, including the unhoused, elderly, immigrants and/or refugees, and those returning from incarceration. Obtaining this ID provides community members with reliable identification who may otherwise not have access to or have difficulty accessing government-issued forms of ID. Registration is required.

Yoga in the Park
2024-05-11 10:00 - 11:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of Fitness in the Park series
Yoga in the Park
10:00am – 11:00am
AGE: All ages | FREE
Enjoy fun, effective and FREE outdoor workouts under the pavilion! Center yourself on yoga days with Tori Reynolds of Speakeasy Yoga. Remember to bring your own mat, water bottle and towels. Weather Dependent.

Mother’s Day Hypertufa Sale
2024-05-11 10:00 - 14:00 | K12 Gallery & TEJAS, 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Make someone special Smile… Give a gift made with Love. Mother’s Day sale of potted plants with Hypertufa. Proceeds go towards scholarships for Creative Young People. A gift that keeps giving!

Healthy Kids Day
2024-05-11 12:00 - 16:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Come join us at Riverscape on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, from noon to 4 pm, as we celebrate Healthy Kids Day with the YMCA of Greater Dayton. This nationwide initiative aims to enhance the health and wellness of children.
Expect an array of activities including kids’ fitness classes, dancing, sports skills clinics, arts and crafts, and enriching games from Camp Kern. Families can also partake in a Fun Run, fostering friendly competition. Prizes and giveaways await our attendees.
This event is free and open to everyone, providing an excellent opportunity for children to engage in outdoor play. Save the date for May 11th and get ready to have a blast under the sun!
Proudly sponsored by Peanuts and Five Rivers MetroParks.
Learn more at DaytonYMCA.org
https://www.daytonymca.org/programs/healthy-kids-day

Mother’s Day Festivities: Special Mother’s Day Tea
2024-05-11 12:00 - 16:00 | Rabbit Hole Books, 27 W. First St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Last tea of the season. Scones! Whipped Cream! Jam! Crumpets! Excellent brewed tea.
A free book for Moms all weekend long.

12 Year Anniversary Celebration
2024-05-11 12:00 - 23:00 | The Dayton Beer Company, 41 MADISON STREET, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Celebrate our 12th Anniversary with us! There will be merch, door prizes, and a kitchen special all day long. Kick off our Summer Band Series with us the same night from 7-10 pm with Scott Houchens performing live. Cheers!

Downtown Housing Tour
2024-05-11 13:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Dayton
With hundreds of new housing units currently under construction, there’s never been a better time to think about living in downtown Dayton!
Find out why downtown is the hottest, most in-demand real estate market in the region during our free Downtown Housing Tour on Saturday, May 11, from 1 to 5 p.m., presented by AES Ohio, and sponsored by Centerpoint Energy, altafiber, Dayton.com, Key Ads, and the Greater Dayton RTA.

You’re invited to this showcase of downtown housing options in a variety of styles and locations.
This is an open-house style event – there is no hard start or stop time! Start your tour at any of the tour sites, or at one of the information stations found on the map.
In addition to the open-house-style tour of housing options, you’re also encouraged to visit our partner tables on Courthouse Square to get to know some of the grocers, healthcare providers, museums, performing arts, recreation, and more services you’ll find downtown. While you’re there, you can ask the downtown “Resident Experts” all of your burning questions about what downtown living is really like!
Metered parking spaces are free on the weekends and The Greater Dayton RTA has generously provided complimentary shuttles for quick transport between various tour locations. Guests are also encouraged to walk or use the Link Bike Share system to travel between destinations.
Experience the fun and convenience of downtown living, with restaurants, brewpubs, shops, performing arts, galleries and more just steps away.
Hop on and off the free tour shuttles, or see the tour on foot or bike.

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Better Anyway “To Love Again” Album Release Party
2024-05-11 19:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us as we celebrate Better Anyway’s “To Love Again” album release with a full evening of live music at The Yellow Cab Tavern on May 11th!
Supporting Better Anyway we’re excited to welcome Ace Slite, Moira x Tino, and You Vs Yesterday.
Cover starts at 7pm, music starts at 8pm and tickets are $12 in advance and $15 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 10th.
Yellow Cab’s resident truck, The Pizza Bandit, will be set up and serving through 11pm.

Kat Timpf LIVE “You Can’t Joke About That”
2024-05-11 19:30 - 22:30 | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Kat Timpf LIVE “You Can’t Joke About That” is a hilarious 90-minuteshow that takes a deep dive into every aspect of her best-selling book. From her worse-than-humble beginnings starting out as an adult, to crazy exes, deaths, and the infamous “Chapter 5”,Kattakes the audience on a hysterical step-by-step ride on her path to the present-and why comedy through the dark times is what helped her survive. With the charm, wit, and ridiculous commentary we’ve all come to love, Kat is guaranteed to have you laughing, thinking, and leaving with a deeper sense of community than ever before.

Mushrooms 101: Edibility & Ecology
2024-05-12 10:30 - 11:30 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join Michael Goldstick from Guided by Mushrooms for an introduction to all thing’s mushrooms. Learn how to identify and select both mushroom varieties grown indoors and found outdoors, different ways to cook with mushrooms, and how to grow your own for both edibility and ecology.

Mother’s Day Mom-osa Bar & Brunch
2024-05-12 11:00 | Warped Wing Brewing Company, 26 Wyandot St., Dayton, 45402, United States
Join us at the brewery this Sunday, May 12th for Mother’s Day!
Indulge in our featured brunch specials & create your own masterpiece at our build-your-own mom-osa bar. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Mom or treat yourself this Mother’s Day
LOX SANDWICH toast bagel topped with smoked salmon, brie cheese, red onion, & capers
STRAWBERRY SALAD a bed of romaine lettuce topped with fresh strawberries, caramelized walnuts, red onion, mandarin orange wedges, feta cheese & your choice of protein
AVOCADO TOAST multigrain sourdough toast with avocado, a fried egg & balsamic glaze drizzle
MOM-OSA BAR
1 choose your spirit• Ermal’s Hefeweizen• Trotwood Lime Lager• Trotwood Lager• Peach Mango Warped Seltzer• Lime Ginger Warped Seltzer• Strawberry Lemon Warped Seltzer• Black Raspberry Warped Seltzer• Sparkling Wine
2 add your juice from the mom-osa bar• Strawberry Lemonade• Pineapple Juice• Orange Juice• Pomegranate Juice
3 add your garnish from the mom-osa bar• Strawberry• Blueberry• Raspberry• Orange• Lemon• Lime
All specials will be available at all WW locations while supplies last on Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 12th)

Native Plant Sale
2024-05-12 11:00 - 15:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join the 2nd Street Market for their bi-annual native plant sale. Six local vendors with raise native plants will be on hand. Native plants are adapted to the environment in which they grow, making them perfect food and shelter for local wildlife. Many native plants also are important to pollinators — animals and insects that cause plants to create fruit or seed — which is critical for both animals and people. Additionally, native plants help clean and filter water and air. Gardens MetroPark.

Mother’s Day Brunch
2024-05-12 11:00 - 16:30 | The Foundry, 124 Madison St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Raise a glass to Mom at the Foundry’s Mother’s Day Brunch! Treat mom to a feast fit for a queen, featuring a delicious spread of classic favorites and mouthwatering delights.
Enjoy live jazz music provided by SaxTone Arrington. Sip on refreshing drinks and reserve your spot today to create cherished memories with Mom!

Figure Drawing
2024-05-13 17:30 - 20:00 | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Dayton Society of Artists is adding an additional drawing session on the second Monday of the month in the evening. With the help of volunteer Linnea Stevens, this evening session will function much like our Second Saturday Sessions. $5 modeling fee, and make sure to bring your own supplies. Easels and drawing horses are available to borrow. Free street parking or in the lot across the street – we hope to see you there!

CURIO Lunch Box
2024-05-14 12:00 - 14:00 | Courthouse Square, Third & Main Streets, Dayton, OH, 45422, USA
Throughout 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!
CURIO at Courthouse Square is the next evolution of programming formerly known as “The Square Is Where.”
Big 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 new outdoor seating and other touches to create downtown’s newest summer hotspot!
CURIO Lunch Box provides free lunchtime entertainment Tuesdays-Thursdays from noon to 2 p.m., including Trivia Tuesdays, Workout Wednesdays, and Unplugged Thursdays.
Bring your friends and coworkers for a midday break outside!
Similar to the former “The Square Is Where” programming, CURIO Lunch Box features free lunchtime entertainment from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays each week during the summer months.
Food 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.
Find a full schedule of upcoming entertainment at https://downtowndayton.org/things-to-do/curio/

Journaling
2024-05-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Patrons will learn techniques to incorporate journaling into their lives in a stress-free way with Kettering Health Network professionals. (Adults)

Dayton Dragons vs. Great Lakes Loons
2024-05-14 19:05 | 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.

CURIO Midweek Mix
2024-05-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Courthouse Square, Third & Main Streets, Dayton, OH, 45422, USA
Throughout 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!
CURIO at Courthouse Square is the next evolution of programming formerly known as “The Square Is Where.”
Big 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 new outdoor seating and other touches to create downtown’s newest summer hotspot!
CURIO Midweek Mix provides weekly social hours featuring adult beverages and a mix of events at the end of the workday, including markets, CURIOKE, arts, cash bingo and pets, spotlight performances, and more.
Unwind after work – Meet up at the Midweek Mix!
The CURIO Midweek Mix brings fun, themed social hours on Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. each week.
Grab a DORA beverage, socialize, and take part in this week’s themed activities while gathering with old friends and meeting new ones.

Find a full schedule of upcoming entertainment at https://downtowndayton.org/things-to-do/curio/

Regional Menthol Prevention Summit
2024-05-16 08:30 - 12:00 | Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH

Dayton Black Women’s Film Festival
2024-05-16 19:30 | THE NEON, United States
The inaugural Dayton Black Women’s Film Festival, presented at THE NEON, promises to be a groundbreaking showcase celebrating the creative talents of Black women in the film industry. Featuring films written, directed, and produced by Black women, the festival aims to provide a platform for diverse voices and perspectives. With submissions from Dayton, across the United States, and internationally, attendees can expect a rich tapestry of storytelling that reflects the multifaceted experiences of Black women. The festival not only celebrates artistic achievement but also fosters community and dialogue around issues of race, gender, and representation in cinema.” For more information about the festival, visit the OFFICIAL WEBSITE . Thursday, May 16 at 7:30. Tickets are $10 each – available now!

National Bike to Work Day Pancake Breakfast
2024-05-17 07:00 - 09:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Celebrate the National Bike to Work Day with MetroParks’ annual pancake breakfast at RiverScape MetroPark. Enjoy flying pancakes, live music, meet fellow cyclists, learn about community cycling resources and how you can be kinder to the environment by opting to bike to work.
Preregister here: https://www.metroparks.org/…/celebrate-national-bike…/

The Bike to Work Day Pancake Breakfast is presented by the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission’s Rideshare Program, with additional sponsorship from City of Dayton Water, Winans Coffee & Chocolate, Dayton Cycling Club, Leppla Associates and Wagner Subaru.
Get more commuting resources from the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission’s Rideshare Program at MiamiValleyRideshare.org or call 937-223-SAVE.

Sideshow 17
2024-05-17 17:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Sideshow is an annual two-day festival of art, music, and performance—a gift from us to the Dayton creative community. Admission is free; donations will be accepted to support the event.
This year’s visual artists and vendors:
Rainbow & AbyssJosh ArnoldSamantha FarkasKristie FisherClara ColemanSteven WuebkerKara McCrayCarly RayThe Crowe’s NestNathan MercuriAndersMiddleyak Leather Co.Kelly EarickThe Stoney CottageLeah MendenhallKatie SchwabFemme ArtisansHaus of Sequins
This year’s performers:
FRIDAY5:00 Henrik LeBoeuf5:20 SugRRocK5:40 Avalon Park6:20 Stoneface Syd7:00 Dayton Poetry Slam7:20 The Nautical Theme7:40 Lucid Wasteland8:20 Cigar Box Scott9:00 Harold Hensley & Still Life Drive9:40 Abigail Moone10:20 Debbie DeCasio10:40 Tim Gebard & The Hitmen11:20 Thunderlover
SATURDAY4:00 Chad Wonsik4:20 Ellie Brock4:45 Dayton Poetry Slam5:00 The Blind Cavalry5:20 Golf Widow6:00 Whiskey 4 Kids6:40 Phyllis Turner7:00 Evil Eye Gypsy7:40 Pinehouse Band8:20 Death By Fetish9:20 Achilles Tenderloin10:00 Never Try10:40 Windsor Knotts11:00 Haven Lawson11:20 Mayliner12:00 DIPSPIT

Certified Human Night
2024-05-17 18:00 | The Human Race Theatre Company, 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
2024 FUNdraiser for The Human Race Theatre Company – Come play along with the theatre you love. Bring your friends and join The Human Race at a one-of-a-kind fundraising event that will leave you buzzing! Come for the music trivia and live(ly) auction hosted by Resident Artist and professional auctioneer Tim Lile. Then stay for the reveal of our inaugural Certified Human Prize – place your bid to be verified the first Certified Human. In this time of AI and deep fakes, let us endorse you as the real deal – no physical required! Celebrate with us as we head into The Human Race’s 39th season.

Tab-a-pull-ooza
2024-05-18 09:00 - 15:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Support The Ronald McDonald House by dropping off your aluminum soda or pop can tabs at the Market. The collection of these tabs supports many charitable activities. The drop-off bin is located at the East end of the Market. There will be other family fun activities.

Science Saturdays: Medieval Science
2024-05-18 09:30 - 10:30 | The Engineers Club, 110 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, OH, 45402
Science Saturdays is exploring Medieval Science on May 18th, 2024, from 9:30am-10:30am at the Engineers Club of Dayton. Join Mr. Frank and Fultzie as they delve into the fascinating world of medieval scientific discoveries. Discover the ingenuity of scholars and thinkers from the Middle Ages and explore their innovative ideas about the natural world.

Don’t miss this FREE event for all ages, celebrating the spirit of adventure and exploration inspired by the thinkers of medieval times. Be sure to like and follow Science Saturdays for more details and sneak peeks into this exciting journey through history and science!
