Downtown Dayton Partnership

12 Year Anniversary Celebration
2024-05-11 12:00 - 23:00 (America/Detroit) | 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!

Zumba in the Park
2024-05-18 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.

10 Year Anniversary Beer Bash & Urban Smokeout
2024-05-18 11:00 | Warped Wing Brewing Company, 26 Wyandot St., Dayton, 45402, United States
We’re kicking it in the DYT for a good old fashioned Beer Bash & Urban Smokeout – celebrating a solid 10 years in the beer game! Cold beer, smokin’ good eats, live music, & great vibes. Join us Saturday, May 18th at the Dayton Taproom – plus we’ll be cranking it up outside with the Trotwood Trailer & tented parking lot. Bring your lawn chair & stay a while!
Cheers to a decade of sharing pints & making friends – hope to see you there
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
11am-12pmDJ – Liftoff Entertainment
12pm-2pmNothing But Trebleacoustic trio featuring songs from the 60’s to present day
2pm-3pmDJ – Liftoff Entertainment
3pm-5pmBenny Hillacoustic act featuring American Folk, Classic Rock, & Country
5pm-6pmDJ – Liftoff Entertainment
6pm-8pmFreakquencyhigh energy Funk Fusion
8pm-9pmDJ – Liftoff Entertainment

Spiritual Discovery: How you can better the world
2024-05-18 11:00 - 12:30 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Discover practical spirituality
And its connection to improving real life
Dayton, Ohio Tom McElroy, practitioner of Christian Science healing and international speaker, will present his talk, “Spiritual discovery: How you can better the world,” on May 18 at 11:00 at the Dayton Metro (Main) Library at 215 E. 3rd Street, Dayton, Ohio.
The talk will focus on universal healing precepts found in the Holy Bible, especially in Christ Jesus’ life and teachings, and show how they are available for anyone to understand and experience through the lens of Christian Science. The talk is free, open to the community, and sponsored by First Church of Christ, Scientist, Dayton, Ohio.
“Spiritual discovery is about understanding more of what God is and learning to see our lives and the world through God’s all-good nature,” says McElroy. “It’s about stripping away surface-level appearances in order to discern what actually IS. Spiritual discovery reveals what is substantial, lasting, and powerful — and this leads to healing. What’s the outcome? Progress. Transformation. Wholeness. For anyone.”
Sharing examples of healing from his own life and professional practice of Christian Science, McElroy will explain why Christian Science is both Christian and scientific, meaning that people can prove its effectiveness for themselves, as fully described in the book Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, written by the founder of the Christian Science movement, Mary Baker Eddy.
McElroy will also touch on the life of Mary Baker Eddy, a mid-nineteenth century woman from New England, who came to understand, confirm, and teach what she felt was original Christian healing. Eddy herself said she was especially inspired by Christ Jesus’ demand, “He that believes on me, the works that I do will he do also; and greater works than these will he do, because I go unto my Father” (found in the Gospel of John 14:12 in the Bible).
For over 150 years, people around the world have worked to follow Christ Jesus in this practice of Christianity and continue to do so today, with healings of physical ills and personal difficulties.
Tom McElroy has been a Christian Science practitioner for many years, helping people on a daily basis through this scientific approach to prayer. He travels from his home base near Boston, MA, to speak to audiences around the world as a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.

Pride Rocks!
2024-05-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Pride Rocks! is a suicide prevention program promoting suicide prevention in the LGBTQ+ Community. At Pride Rocks!, participants can join in painting Pride themed rocks with suicide prevention messaging, enjoy local meal from a food truck, learn from and connect with local providers, check out local vendors, and listen to LGBTQ+ musicians.
Pride Rocks! is a free event and is open to everyone!

BRAINS Zombie Prom
2024-05-18 15:00 | Oregon District, Fifth Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
First Annual Zombie Prom with live music to benefit the National Brain Tumor Society
Celebrate Dayton Artist Arianna Holiday’s first year brain tumor free!! Special FX makeup artists will be set up in front of Clash starting at 3PM for anyone who wants professional zombie makeup. Vendors will be set up throughout the Oregon District from 3-7PM. The doors open for the Zombie Prom at Oregon Express starting at 6:30PM.
Live performances by: Arianna Holiday, VIPeach, DracMina, Dean Batten, Raivon Don’tez, Thikbabii, & Mojo Power
Tickets are available at Clash or online for $10 in advance or $15 at the door.
https://www.ticketleap.events/…/holiday/brains-zombie-prom

Jazz Night w/George Balog
2024-05-18 19:00 - 23:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Dayton’s King of Cool, George Balog, is back behind the decks on Saturday, May 18th for an evening of jazz vinyl glory. He’s spinning 7-11pm. No cover charge, just vibes.

Windborne’s The Music Of Whitney Houston
2024-05-18 19:30 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Dance the night away! Broadway sensation Rashidra Scott joins Windborne and the Philharmonic to celebrate Whitney Houston’s extraordinary talent with an evening of her biggest hits, “Saving All My Love,” “How Will I Know,” and “I Will Always Love You.”

Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: Spring Concert
2024-05-19 14:30 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Celebrate the end of a phenomenal season with Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra! You’ll hear some of the best compositions in the classical music repertoire by Dayton’s extremely talented youth musicians and celebrate with them as they bid farewell to their senior class.

Photographer Cristina Mittermeier: Edge Of Two Worlds – Ocean & Humanity
2024-05-19 15:00 | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
With passion, conviction, and a zest for life, Cristina “Mitty” Mittermeier has dedicated her life’s work to safeguarding the ocean and inspiring millions to do the same. She offers insights she’s gleaned from documenting the far reaches of our planet aboard SeaLegacy 1, her home for six months each year. And, in light of the growing challenges facing our ocean—and world—she invites us to ask ourselves, “What is Enough?” Join Mitty as she shares how she has come to understand how “Enoughness” can be cultivated by finding fulfillment in what we have and in recognizing our connectedness to all things.
In 2005, Mitty founded the International League of Conservation Photographers to provide a platform for photographers working on environmental issues. In 2014, with her partner, photographer Paul Nicklen, she co-founded SeaLegacy, a nonprofit working to protect and rewild the ocean. A Sony Artisan of Imagery, and a collaborator in Rolex’s Perpetual Planet initiative, Mitty has been honored with many notable awards, including the Smithsonian Conservation Photographer of the Year Award. Her work has been published in hundreds of prominent magazines and media outlets. She is a sought-after speaker, and has been named by Real Leaders as one of the world’s best keynote speakers.

Sons of April – Welcome to the Garden of April
2024-05-19 17:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us on Sunday, May 19th for an intimate performance by Dayton hip hop due, Sons Of April. Music kicks off at 6pm. No cover, just vibes.
