Downtown Dayton Partnership

Cole Chaney w/ Gem Series Opener Josh Webb and the Home Sown Band
2024-08-23 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Originally from Boyd County, KY, Chaney has since relocated to Lexington and is sure to be the next big thing coming out of Kentucky. At only 21 years old, Chaney’s catalog may be small, but he already boasts an absolute masterpiece of an album in which he proves wise beyond his years.
Mercy, his debut album released in 2021, is a 12-song showcase of Eastern Kentucky, blue collar anthems highlighted by Chaney’s deft lyricism and storytelling. An unknown musician prior to the album’s release, Chaney has since experienced a meteoric rise in popularity and has quickly amassed a growing and dedicated fan base, already thirsty for new music.

Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener Josh Webb & the Home Sown Band
The trio, led by guitarist and vocalist Josh Webb, offers a captivating blend of acoustic-driven Americana music, drawing from country, folk, and blues influences. With an impressive repertoire of original songs that are both well-crafted and diverse, Josh showcases his talents as both a musician and songwriter.

’80s Night featuring Retrobution
2024-08-23 19:00 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Summer Music series
80’s Night featuring Retrobution
7:00pm – 9:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Retrobution is back this summer to bring another epic 80’s party to the RiverScape stage! If you love the 80’s, you definitely won’t want to miss this show. Costumes aren’t required, but highly encouraged! Enjoy singing along to your favorite hits from the glorious decade, dancing, food and more. The RiverScape Cafe will be open and offers hot snacks, cold treats and refreshments. A variety of beer, wine and cocktails will also be available for purchase for those 21 and over. Seating is limited, so we recommend bringing a lawn chair. Admission is FREE! The RiverScape Summer Music Series is sponsored by The Jack W. & Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation and Enterprise Roofing. Weather Dependent.

Rock Night with George Balog
2024-08-23 19:00 - 23:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
George Balog is back behind the wheels of steel spinning an all vinyl set of rock heaters on Friday, August 23rd! No cover, air guitar not provided.

PowerLoad Plays the Music of AC/DC
2024-08-23 20:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Returning to the Yellow Cab Tavern stage, we couldn’t be more excited to welcome the boys of “PowerLoad” to the stage as they play a full evening of the music of AC/DC on Aug 23rd!
Bringing all of the energy and stage presence of the original, you’ll not want to miss this all star AC/DC tribute band comprised of Seth Canan, Seth Gilliam, Justin Roseberry, Patrick Himes, and Brian Hoeflich!
Supporting them, we are very excited to welcome Kings of Pain, tribute to The Police, playing all of the hits!
Cover starts at 8pm, music starts at 9pm and tickets are $9 in advance and $12 at the doors.
**Discounted presale tickets end at Midnight on Aug 23rd.
All ages welcome with a guardian.
Presale tickets available at https://ten-high-productions.square.site/
Yellow Cab’s resident truck, The Pizza Bandit, will be set up and serving through 11pm.

The Enchanted Cottage
2024-08-23 20:00 | Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, OH, 45410, USA
Carrying physical and emotional battle scars from the Great War, Oliver returns home and buries himself in seclusion. When he encounters a kind but unfortunate-looking young woman, the cottage spirits work their magic to spellbind and transform the lovers.

Zumba in the Park
2024-08-24 10:00 - 11:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of Fitness in the Park series
Zumba in the Park
10:00am – 11:00am
AGE: All ages | FREE
Enjoy fun, effective and FREE outdoor workouts under the pavilion! Come out for a Zumba workout with Meghan Millat using dance moves to upbeat music. All skill levels welcome! Remember to bring your own water bottle and towels. Weather Dependent.

Space Three + Two Social Collab
2024-08-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Space Three, 39 S. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Get ready to sweat, throw, and sip! Two Social and Space Three are teaming up for an epic Collab Event! Join us on Saturday, August 24th at 10 AM for a high-energy workout at Space Three, followed by an after-party at 2 Social with axe throwing and a mimosa bar! 🍾🎯💪
For just $40, you get:
💥 A killer workout at Space Three
🎯 Axe throwing fun at Two Social
🥂 A mini champagne bottle and a DIY mimosa bar to celebrate your hard work
Grab your tickets now and don’t miss out on the best Saturday morning ever! Let’s get fit and have a blast together! 🎉✨

Growing Black Business Symposium
2024-08-24 10:00 - 12:30 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Growing Black Business Symposium
Saturday, August 24, 10 am-12:30 pm
Main Library, Bassani Theater Off Third, 3rd Floor
A panel of small business experts will discuss challenges, give insight, and share resources for Black-owned businesses. Patrons can network with local business service providers and entrepreneurs. Registration is required. Adults

6888 Summer Marketplace
2024-08-24 10:00 - 14:00 | 6888 Kitchen Incuabator, 32 S. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us for our final Summer Marketplace of the 2024 season!
We’re excited to support local food entrepreneurs by providing a platform to showcase their amazing products. The 6888 Summer Marketplace offers a vibrant mix of fresh produce, baked goods, artisan crafts, and more. There will be delicious brunch options by Side Piece Soul.
Mark your calendars, and don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support local farmers, artisan food makers, and small businesses with fresh produce or packaged goods.

6th Annual ALS Association Fundraiser
2024-08-24 11:00 - 14:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for an all day affair of the best taplist we can scurry up, including some bangers from the cellar, $1 from every full pour donated directly to the ALS Association, and a raffle of dope prizes from local businesses, breweries, and The Barrel House with 100% of the funds raised being donated. Raffle kicks off at 8pm! Drink up and do good

Experience the Exhibition: Riveting Metal Works
2024-08-24 13:00 - 16:00 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Featured Gallery / Exhibition: Special Exhibition: Riveting: Women Artists from the Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Collection
Make a metal sculpture that is absolutely riveting! Learn the process of hand riveting metal sheets together to create colorful expressions in anodized aluminum and metal wire working. Cut, bend and form your way to fun!
Ages: 18 and up
Cost: $35 members, $45 non-members
https://eventvesta.com/events/75127/t/tickets

Levitt National Tour Presents: The War & Treaty
2024-08-24 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Levitt National Tour presents this magnetic multi-GRAMMY-nominated duo whose exhilarating performances, featuring a sonic blend of blues, gospel, soul, bluegrass and country, is sure to be a season standout.

Safe Money II Release Party
2024-08-24 19:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Safe Money is back with our second release and this time it’s not during a pandemic like our first release was so we can come together at Yellow Cab Tavern. We will be playing a full band set and have asked some of our very talented friends to help us celebrate this new collection of music. Performances from the following:
The Luv Locz NovaP The EmceeKyler Paul
This is an all ages event with doors at 7pm and music starting at 8pm. Presale tickets $12/At the door $15
For presale ticketsVenmo @hiphoptinoCashapp $itshiphoptinoPayPal @hiphoptino

Gem City Roller Derby
2024-08-24 20:00 | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Gem City Roller Derby is a women’s flat track roller derby team based in Dayton, Ohio. GCRD is a skater-owned and operated non-profit that was founded in Dayton in 2006. As a registered 501c3 non-profit organization, all funds raised go directly toward supporting the league and the local community. Dayton’s roller derby league is one of the top-ranked teams in the world.

Yoga
2024-08-26 18:00 - 19:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
Yoga
6:00pm – 7:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Aleasha with Passaddhi Yoga will lead you in all-levels yoga flow. If you’re a beginner, she will guide you through modifications to ensure you are comfortable to help you to become more familiar with poses. If you’re experienced, she will help grow your current practice. This class is truly for everyone! Weather Dependent.

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2024-08-27 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.

Tai Chi & Qigong at the River
2024-08-27 18:00 - 19:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
Tai Chi & Qigong at the River
6:00pm – 7:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Offered by Immortal Tree Qigong. Each hour-long Tai Chi & Qigong session will start with breathing exercises, warm up, and gentle stretching. You will then be guided through flowing movements mixed with short standing meditations. We will end with a slightly longer guided standing (or sitting) meditation. This should leave a few minutes to answer questions or discuss any insights. Qigong doesn’t require any special skills (other than breathing) or equipment (other than your body). Find “Immortal Tree Qigong” on Facebook or Instagram for more information! Weather Dependent.

Live Music from Reyna Spears
2024-08-27 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 Reyna Spears
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 new food offerings 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. Admission is free! Dayton local singer/songwriter, Reyna Spears performs a wide variety of covers and originals, and always gives a mesmerizing performance you wouldn’t want to miss. You can catch Reyna at RiverScape on August 27th from 7-9 PM! Weather Dependent.

Lessons Sports Teach Us
2024-08-28 11:30 | Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH
LESSONS SPORTS TEACH US
DATE: August 28, 2024
TIME: 11:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Hybrid
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sports play a positive role in promoting diversity and equal opportunity, acting as a unifying force that brings individuals from different backgrounds together by breaking down barriers and forging bonds between people of varying races, ethnicities, genders, and social classes.
Join Sinclair’s Chief Diversity Officer for a discussion on the lessons sports teach us about the importance of DEI.
This is a hybrid discussion, so you can join us in person or via zoom.

Lessons Sports Teach Us
2024-08-28 11:30 | Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH
Sports play a positive role in promoting diversity and equal opportunity, acting as a unifying force that brings individuals from different backgrounds together by breaking down barriers and forging bonds between people of varying races, ethnicities, genders, and social classes.
Join Sinclair’s Chief Diversity Officer for a discussion on the lessons sports teach us about the importance of DEI.
This is a hybrid discussion, so you can join us in person or via zoom.
VIRTUAL:
Zoom Login: https://sinclair.zoom.us/j/82816798472?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 828 1679 8472
Passcode: [REDACTED]

SWERK with MVP Dance Fit
2024-08-28 18:00 - 19:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
SWERK with MVP Dance Fit
6:00pm – 7:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
SWERK (Sweat, Work, Twerk) combines current HipHop style dance moves with lower body toning exercises to bring you one Booty-licious bod. A true “lift your booty, love your body” experience. Beyonces welcome. No previous dance experience necessary, just come MOVE and have FUN. We can’t wait to SWERK with you! Weather Dependent.

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2024-08-29 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.

Exhibit: happenSTANCE
2024-08-29 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-30 17:00 - 20:00 | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
An art exhibition featuring Jamele Wright Sr. and Amy Deal. One day in South Carolina, Jamele and Amy met by happenSTANCE. Jamele is an Atlanta base artist born and raised in Dayton, Oh. Amy is a Dayton based artist. They met this past winter at Jamele’s show opening at Public Works Art Center, Summerville, SC. Realizing their Dayton connection they stayed in touch. Jamele has been wanting to come back to his hometown of Dayton to show his work. Amy had already had a show scheduled for this August, and asked if he’d like to join her. Come see their South Carolina bodies of art.
Thursday, August 29 – 5:00 – 8:00 pm (opening)
Friday, August 30 – 5:00 – 8:00 pm (artist talk 6:00)
Saturday, August 31, 1:00 – 4:00
Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment 937-369-5218

happenSTANCE: An Art Exhibition featuring Jamele Wright Sr. and Amy Deal
2024-08-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
happenSTANCE:
AN ART EXHIBITION FEATURING JAMELE WRIGHT SR. AND AMY DEAL

AUGUST 29 – 30
Jamele Wright Sr. is an Atlanta-based artist originally from Dayton, OH, and Amy Deal, a Dayton-based artist who has called Dayton home for the past 36 years, will showcase their work together in the upcoming exhibition, happenStance.
The two artists met by chance this past spring in South Carolina at an art opening at Summerville’s Public Works Art Center. Their immediate connection, coupled with their shared roots in Dayton, led to a collaborative opportunity. Wright expressed his interest in exhibiting in Dayton, and Deal, who had an exhibition scheduled, extended an invitation for him to join her.
happenSTANCE
DSA Gallery, 48 High Street, Dayton
Thursday, August 29, 5-8:00 PM
Friday, August 30, 5-8:00 PM (artist talk 6:00)
Saturday, August 31, 1-4:00 PM (workshop 11:00 by reservation)
Jamele Wright Sr. (born 1970 Dayton, Ohio) is a mixed media artist whose work explores the Black American vernacular experience. Using found materials, Georgia red clay, and Dutch Wax cloth, Wright delves into themes of family, tradition, and the spiritual and material relationship between Africa and the South. His process is influenced by Hip Hop’s practice of sampling, remixes cultural elements to create narratives reflecting the African diaspora and the Great Migration.
Wright earned his B.A. in Art History from Georgia State University and him M.F.A. from the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, NY. He has participated in residencies at MASS MoCA and the Gibbes Museum.
Amy Deal (b. 1966, Cranberry Prairie, OH) grew up in a rural setting, collecting wildflowers to create pigments and using art to enhance her surroundings. She holds a BFA in Visual Communications from Kent State University and has worked as a creative director on corporate branding and advertising campaigns. After taking time off to raise her children, Deal renewed her focus on painting. Her current series, Forest Bathing, inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, emphasizes nature’s calming effects. Deal has recently completed residencies in South Carolina and Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Heedfest XII / Night 1
2024-08-29 18:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for the official kickoff of Heedfest XII, an annual celebration of Dayton’s rock legends, Guided By Voices. Beer will be flowing, our back parking lot will be turned into a DORA overflow party patio, and “DJ” GusJuice & DJ Marrs will be spinning all vinyl Bob sets until the wheels fall off.
This party does not rock.

Tonya Baker
2024-08-29 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Tonya is a much sought after psalmist who ministers the good news of the gospel of Jesus Christ across the country. Under her own independent production company, she has released projects – “Life In Him” and “Since He Came In”. Her third release entitled “The Live Encounter”, distributed by Universal© Music Group was produced by Grammy winning producer, Myron Butler. Most recently, she released a soulful Christmas EP, “Merry Christmas Baby II” featuring holiday classics and originals produced by Demetrius “D. Bizzy” Smith.
As a teacher and instructor, she has used her experience as a psalmist to help develop others via workshops, conferences and other educational forums throughout the country. A published author and writer of “Worship Beyond the Song – a Psalmist’s Perspective”, as well as a songwriter, Tonya has penned songs for such award winning artists B.Slade (formerly Tonex), Helen Baylor, Sherri Moffett-Jones and the incomparable, Kim Burrell. Her background vocal credits include the likes of Byron Cage, Percy Bady, and Lisa McClendon just to name a few.
Tonya has shared the stage alongside award winning artists Shirley Caesar, CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond, Israel Houghton, Dorinda ClarkCole, Mary Mary and Tye Tribbett to name a few. Along with national stage recognition, she has traveled internationally, having completed two 15-city tours to France and music festivals in Guadeloupe.
Tonya was a featured artist on the song “Great is the Lord” from the Grammy® nominated project, Make Room by Grammy® winning artist Jonathan McReynolds. She has also been featured on projects from Phil Tarver, The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship, Joe Pace, and Oscar Williams.
Tonya has also made appearances on Bobby Jones Gospel (BET Network), The Gospel SuperFest, The Dorinda Show and Praise the Lord (TBN). Tonya currently serves as the Worship Volunteer Director at The Potter’s House of Dallas, pastored by New York Times Best Selling Author and media mogul, Bishop T.D. Jakes. As a woman of great faith, Tonya’s hope is that her life and all that she does would be an everlasting testament to the goodness of God and encourage others to live in purpose without fear or regret.

Big Gil and His Funky All-Stars
2024-08-29 19:00 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Big Gil and His Funky All-Stars
7:00pm – 9:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Join us for the conclusion of the 2024 RiverScape Summer Music Series with local R&B group, Big Gil & His Funky All-Stars! This Dayton favorite always gets everyone up on their feet. The RiverScape Cafe will be open and offers snacks and refreshments. Plus, a variety of beer, wine and cocktails will be available for purchase for those 21 and over. Seating is limited, so we recommend bringing a lawn chair. Admission is FREE! The RiverScape Summer Music Series is sponsored by The Jack W. & Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation and Enterprise Roofing. Weather Dependent.

Patterson Lofts at the Livery open house
2024-08-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Patterson Lofts at the Livery, 322 Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
We’re excited to invite you to a free open house at 322 Patterson Blvd! Come and explore this beautiful property, meet the neighbors, and enjoy light refreshments. We look forward to seeing you there!
Introducing a brand new apartment in the heart of the Oregon District in Dayton, OH. This modern space at 322 S. Patterson Blvd. offers convenience and comfort with amenities such as coin-op laundry, a dishwasher, and off-street parking. The apartment features new paint, appliances, flooring, lighting, and doors for a fresh and updated feel. With high-speed internet available, this studio is perfect for those seeking a contemporary living experience. Small dogs and cats are welcome, making this apartment a pet-friendly option. Don’t miss out on our open house!

Open House
2024-08-30 16:00 - 19:00 | 322 S. Patterson Blvd., 322 S. Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH, 45402
We’re excited to invite you to an open house at 322 Patterson Blvd! Come and explore this beautiful property, meet the neighbors, and enjoy light refreshments. We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information, please contact Chelsey with ManCo Property Services @ 937-329-5244.

Introducing a brand new apartment in the heart of the Oregon District in Dayton, OH. This modern space at 322 S. Patterson Blvd. offers convenience and comfort with amenities such as coin-op laundry, a dishwasher, and off-street parking. The apartment features new paint, appliances, flooring, lighting, and doors for a fresh and updated feel. With high-speed internet available, this studio is perfect for those seeking a contemporary living experience. Small dogs and cats are welcome, making this apartment a pet-friendly option. Don’t miss out on our open house!
