Downtown Dayton Partnership

Karaoke
2025-11-13 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Detroit) | OH
Join us for Karaoke Thursdays at The Dayton Beer Company, hosted by Limelight Entertainment from 6:30 p.m.-9:30p.m. Cheers!

Community Workshop – Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey
2025-11-13 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Our artist-led workshops are designed to make community connections between our guests, local artists, and The Dayton Art Institute through conversation and artmaking. Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey Date: Thursdays, April 10, 17 and 24, and May 1 and 8 – 5:30–7:30 p.m Cost: $100 for museum members; $125 for non-members Ages: 18+ In this multi-session workshop series, local artist Jamaal Durr leads participants through an exploration of the fundamentals of oil painting. Sessions will focus on layering, blending, and texture while developing skills through the creation of personalized artwork featuring birth flowers. Jamaal Durr, a Contemporary Artist, is recognized for his figurative works that intimately blend reality and the surreal. Using materials like oil paint, charcoal, and graphite, he explores themes of identity and self-reflection through his timely narratives. Jamaal has expanded his capacity within the realm of Art, having also gained experience as a Curator, Teacher, and Muralist. Jamaal is primarily self-taught, having only received a couple of years of formal training at Stivers School for the Arts in Dayton, OH and a brief stint studying architecture at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY.

Color Me Calm: Autumn
2025-11-13 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Color Me Calm: Autumn, Thursday, November 13, 5:30-6:30 pm, Main Library, Conference Room 1A: Relax with autumn-themed coloring pages and music. (Adults)

Big Ideas for Defending Democracy
2025-11-13 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Big Ideas for Defending Democracy, Thursday, November 13, 5-6:30 pm, Main Library, Conference Room 3A: Community members interested in enhancing civic engagement and building trust across diverse backgrounds are encouraged to attend this book club.

November’s book is How Civil Wars Start and How to Stop Them by Barbara F. Walter. Read and discuss current threats to democracy and explore how community collaborations can counter domestic extremism and revitalize human rights. Co-sponsored by the Kettering Foundation and the University of Dayton Roesch Chair in the Social Sciences. Pizza will be served. (Adults)

Big Ideas for Defending Democracy Book Club
2025-11-13 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
The next book club session will take place on Thursday, November 13, from 5 to 6:30 pm, in the Main Library’s Conference Room 3A, featuring How Civil Wars Start and How to Stop Them by Barbara F. Walter.

Holiday Greenery Crafting
2025-11-13 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Now and Zen DIY Studio, 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Stop in for a jolly good time with whimsical holiday plant projects, including terrarium snowmen, air plant ornaments, and more!

Reading Railroad Student Mental Health Symposium
2025-11-13 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Metro Library will host its second annual Reading Railroad Student Mental Health Symposium on Thursday, November 13, from 10 am-2 pm, in the Main Library’s Bassani Theater Off Third, 3rd Floor.

Students, educators, school administrators, and parents are invited to discuss the mental health and well-being of students with life coach and motivational speaker Josh Copeland.

The symposium will offer an opportunity for attendees to connect with peers by sharing experiences, interests, and the challenges of maintaining mental wellness. Registration is required.

DML’s Reading Railroad is a signature initiative dedicated to supporting Black boys and young men, as well as their support systems. For more information and to register, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

Reading Railroad Student Mental Health Symposium
2025-11-13 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Metro Library will host its second annual Reading Railroad Student Mental Health Symposium on Thursday, November 13, from 10 am-2 pm, in the Main Library’s Bassani Theater Off Third, 3rd Floor.

Students, educators, school administrators, and parents are invited to discuss the mental health and well-being of students with life coach and motivational speaker Josh Copeland.

The symposium will offer an opportunity for attendees to connect with peers by sharing experiences, interests, and the challenges of maintaining mental wellness.
Registration is required.

DML’s Reading Railroad is a signature initiative dedicated to supporting Black boys and young men, as well as their support systems.

For additional information and to register, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

Fall Fun DIY Projects
2025-11-13 | Now and Zen DIY Studio, 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Make succulent pumpkins for $7 and up and succulent terracotta towers for $13 and up. Prices include pumpkin and moss or terracotta pot. Add your choice of plants and embellishments, priced separately.

Holly Jolly Social: A Christmas Bar Pop-Up
2025-11-13 | Two Social, 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
A festive Christmas pop-up where holiday cocktails, sparkling decor, and cozy seasonal vibes transform the space into a winter wonderland. 2socialdayton.com
Nov. 7-Jan. 15

Polar Bear Express
2025-11-13 | Downtown Dayton
Book a ride on the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the fest streets of Dayton and to the best bars and restaurants. Reservations required. pedalwagon.com/dayton

Member’s Spotlight Exhibition: Amy Deal: Impressions of Stillness
2025-11-13 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Member’s Spotlight Exhibition: Amy Deal: Impressions of Stillness

Featuring the current body of work by Dayton-based artist, Amy Deal.
Amy Deal, born in 1966 in Cranberry Prairie, OH, grew up in a rural setting as the daughter of a German potato farmer and a homemaker. In a community where traditional roles for women prevailed, her parents made it clear that they would support her pursuit of higher education. Amy spent her youth exploring the outdoors, collecting wildflowers to create pigments for her paintings and using her creativity to adorn her surroundings with her art.
She went on to earn a BFA in Visual Communications from Kent State University, driven by a desire for a fiscally responsible career in the arts. Her early career saw her working as a creative director, collaborating with public relations firms on annual reports and contributing to corporate branding and advertising campaigns. However, her path took a turn when she became a mother and found it impossible to leave her child in anyone else’s care. During these early parenting years, she returned to her passion for painting.
As her children grew, Amy dedicated more time to her painting, earning recognition and awards for her work, which now resides in both public and private collections across the United States. Her current series of paintings reflects her deep connection to nature, emphasizing themes of growth, dirt, and plant life.
Amy and her husband, Kevin, sold their family home and transformed a commercial building in downtown Dayton, OH, into a unique living space that includes her studio and his workshop. This move allowed them to stay close to the vibrant energy of the city while pursuing their creative passions.
For Amy, painting has been a source of contentment, providing her with a fulfilling outlet for her artistic expression and a profound connection to the natural world she holds dear.

On view inside The Jonathan Hale & T. Chase Gallery, also known as The CoSHOP.
OPENING RECEPTION: Nov. 5, 2025; 6-8 pm
CLOSING RECEPTION: Nov. 29; 4-6 pm
FREE and Open to All.

Exhibit: Appropriate Everything
2025-11-13 | Galleries at Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OH, 45402
The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present “Appropriate Everything” by Darren Haper and John Sousa in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery and Works on Paper Gallery. “Immature poets imitate; mature poets steal.” -T.S. Eliot The large paintings featuring white backgrounds and a knocked-together magazine collage vibe in “Appropriate Everything” takes the “great artists steal” adage and looks at it from several angles. Using a shared set of imagery “appropriated” from the Internet, both Haper and Sousa create their own body of work by “stealing” materials and techniques from the other. Despite covering common visual ground, the work lays bare the stylistic distance between both artists. There will be a virtual artist talk via Zoom on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 12pm. Visit www.sinclair.edu/artgalleries for details. The exhibitions will be on display from November 10–December 13, 2025. Galleries are located on the fourth floor of building 13 (located at West Fifth and Perry Streets). The galleries are free and open to the public from 8am–6pm Monday–Friday and 9am–12pm Saturdays. Free and accessible parking is located in Parking Lot K.

Exhibit: The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art
2025-11-13 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
October 18, 2025–January 11, 2026
The Triumph of Nature presents the refined, ever-popular and elegant curvilinear designs and nature-based motifs of Art Nouveau. From the rich holdings of the Chrysler Museum of Art, more than 120 turn-of-the-20th century treasures are included, with works by Tiffany, Mucha, Gallé, Beardsley and many others. Furniture, paintings, sculpture, mosaics, books, posters, prints, lamps, glass art and more highlight the innovative ways artists made harmonious visual arrangements. The DAI is the exclusive Ohio venue for this major traveling exhibition.

Water Street District Pint Path
2025-11-13 | Water Street District
Sip your way through local brews, grab a bite at buzzworthy spots and discover why Water Street District is where Dayton comes to play. Pick up a free Water Street District Pint Path passport from any participating business. Once a passport has been picked up, purchase a menu item of choice at each stop to receive a stamp on the passport. Once you’ve sipped and stamped at all 14 locations, turn in your passport to Water Street District’s leasing office (115 Madison Street) to claim your prize. Pint Path Passport stops can be completed at the leisure of each participant. Cheers! Please remember to drink responsibly. Find a list of participating businesses and more details here: https://www.waterstreetdayton.com/wsdpintpath

The Wiz
2025-11-12 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Nov. 11-16
The Tony® Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back. THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new tour, direct from Broadway.
The Baltimore Sun raves “Powerhouse performances. Stunning choreography. Visionary sets” and the Chicago Sun-Times proclaims THE WIZ is “An eye-popping and high-intensity revival!”
This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard Of Oz changed the face of Broadway – from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and ’70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.
With direction by Schele Williams (The Notebook, revival of Disney’s Aida), choreography by JaQuel Knight (Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies,” Black Is King), and additional material by Tony®-nominated and Emmy-nominated writer and TV host Amber Ruffin (“The Amber Ruffin Show,” “Late Night With Seth Meyers”), this dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop brings a whole new groove to easing on down the road. Everybody rejoice!

Wu-Tang Wednesdays
2025-11-12 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Dayton’s legendary Ike B spins old school hip hop and whateva else he wants.

Puzzle Feud
2025-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | OH
Calling all puzzle fans! Join us for Puzzle Feud every Wednesday from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (or until the first puzzle is completed). Complete a 500-piece puzzle of your choice with teams of up to 4 with a 2-hour limit. All teams must sign up at the bar on the day of and teams must go to the bar once their puzzle is completed. The winning team receives a prize. Cheers!
