Downtown Dayton Partnership

Fantastic Forwards
2025-04-26 19:30 (America/New_York) | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
A program brimming with the innovative spirit that has made DCDC a leader in contemporary dance, FANTASTIC FORWARDS is a launchpad into the future! Pioneering choreographers present works with distinct voices, each a testament to the dazzling horizons that lie ahead. The dynamism of contemporary dance as exemplified by DCDC will be on full display.

Dvorák’s Cello Concerto
2025-04-25 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Cellist Adrian Daurov returns to the Schuster to perform the Dvořák Cello Concerto, one of the most lyrical and monumental concertos in the cello repertoire. Surrounding the piece are two brilliant works that are comedic though a tad eerie – Stravinsky’s Petrushka ballet score and Mozart’s Don Giovanni Overture.

Exhibit: Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled
2025-03-15 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
March 15–June 8, 2025
A distinguished figure in contemporary art, Jamie Wyeth is recognized for his fiercely independent, realistic approach to art. This exhibition follows Wyeth’s entire career and looks at a specifically darker thread within his oeuvre of troubling and unnerving imagery. Unsettled is divided into three distinct sections: “Strangers and Specters;” “Natural and Supernatural Worlds;” and “Haunted Places and Disturbing Spaces.” Drawn from museums and private collections from across the country, the DAI is the exclusive Ohio venue and the final stop for this major traveling exhibition. Organized by the Brandywine Museum of Art.

Exhibit: SWAY
2025-04-03 | Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Inspired by mid-century artists such as Robert Motherwell, Joan Mitchell, and Franz Kline, Susanne Scherette King’s strong colors, movement and motion, and wide range of style make up the title of her show: Sway – Opening Reception on Thursday, April 3rd from 6pm-9pm – Artist Talk on Saturday, April 12th from 2pm-4pm For Susanne, sway is motion, range, and scope. Over the 25 years of painting, her style continues to change and evolve. She has created a diverse range of work for this show. Susanne has a B.S. degree in education from Valparaiso University and a master’s degree in differentiated instruction from Graceland University. She is a self-taught artist. Professionally she taught jr. high language arts and also independently designed. perennial gardens for many years After two life changing medical events, her teaching career ended, but by making some modifications in technique she continued to paint. She has had gallery shows in Dayton, Columbus, Indianapolis, and Philadelphia. Lite refreshments served. Free on-street parking.

Global Artisan Market
2025-04-27 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
The Market has partnered with Welcome Dayton and other partner agencies in inviting special guest artisans who recently arrived in this country to share their cultures with the Market community. Join us for music, culture sharing and artisan wares.

Ladies First Pop-Up Shop at Mintha’s Boutique
2025-04-26 12:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Mintha’s Boutique, 520 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Visit Mintha’s Boutique this weekend to shop with local female entrepreneurs!

Lady First Female Entrepreneur Pop Up Shop
2025-04-26 12:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Mintha’s Boutique, 520 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Female Entrepreneurs Showcase
Dates & Times will be… April 26th, 2025, Saturday @12:00 noon – 6:00pm April 27th, 2025, Sunday @12:00 noon – 6:pm

Dayton Dragons vs. West Michigan Whitecaps
2025-04-22 19:05 (America/New_York) | 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.

2025 Sinclair Community College Graduating Fine Art Students’ Portfolio Exhibition
2025-04-19 | Galleries at Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OH, 45402
From April 19 through May 8 the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery and other galleries in Building 13 will exhibit artwork by students graduating from Sinclair with an Associate of Arts, Art degree. The graduates are in charge of both selecting works from their portfolios to exhibit as well as installing the show. Exhibiting artists include Amanda Agee, Jesper Beckholt, Joe Blackwell, Grace Bucy, Sarah Butler, Autumn Copeland, Dalton Craport, Jordan Cullen, Estevan Dougherty, Lucas Dunlap, Abigail Flanagan, Ashton Houghton, Gabby Lindsey, Olivia Martinez, Macy McDowell, Diane Nguyen, Ethan Rebholz, Charles Edward Rice III, Alexander Rothery, and Bryan Woodroof. There will be an open house reception on May 1 from 4:30pm-6pm in the 4th Floor Atrium of Building 13. The galleries are located at the corner of West Fifth and Perry Street in Building 13 on the 4th Floor. The galleries are free and open to the public from 8am–6pm Monday–Friday and 9am–12pm Saturdays.

Free concert: Sinclair Concert Band
2025-04-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Blair Hall Theatre, 444 West Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Enjoy a free live concert from the Sinclair Concert Band With Greenon High School Wind Ensemble
Michael Berning, conductor
Blair Hall, Building 2
Full concert season at https://www.sinclair.edu/academics/divisions/lcs/mus/current-concert-season/

Trivia Tuesday
2025-02-04 19:00, 2025-03-18 19:00, 2025-04-22 19:00, 2025-02-18 19:00, 2025-02-11 19:00, 2025-04-15 19:00, 2025-02-25 19:00, 2025-04-01 19:00 (America/Detroit) and 6 more dates | OH
Trivia Tuesdays are fun for everyone at The Dayton Beer Company! Get $3.50 DBC Pints every Tuesday with trivia starting at 7:00 p.m. Cheers!
