Downtown Dayton Partnership

Introducing… Ukrainian Egg Decoration (Pysanky)
2024-03-30 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join the DSA in a workshop lead by Ginny Baughman on the art of pysanky. Students will enjoy learning how to create the beautiful Pysanky or Ukrainian egg. In this one-day workshop, students will learn the history of this art form. Then they will create one egg to take home with them at the end of the class. Supplies to make one egg will be included in the price of the class. Pysanky for Ukraine Day occurs annually on April 1st.
This is an adult class ages 16 and up can attend on their own. Students under the age of 16 can attend if accompanied by an adult, but they must pay separately. No children under the age of 10 please.
Please note this class requires using the open flame of a candle. Safety precautions will be taken to insure the safety of the students.
When: Friday, March 29th – 5:30 to 8:00 PM
Saturday, March 30th – 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: The Dayton Society of Artist
48 High Street, Dayton OH 45403
Cost: $25 Per Person
Parking: Free street parking available and parking lot across the street.

About your instructor:
Ginny Baughman is a visual artist who has lived and worked in Ohio her entire life. She was born and raised in Dayton and obtained a BFA from the University of Dayton and an MA in Art Education from Ohio State University. After college Ginny moved to central Ohio and gained notoriety as an artist there with her traditional architectural portraits and landscapes of the area. Then she moved into contemporary multidimensional artwork which has been featured in many shows throughout Ohio and the US. She continues to work in both traditional and contemporary styles with a variety of media. Ginny has also worked as a teaching artist for over 25 years now teaching a variety of classes including Ukrainian Egg Decorating, which is a part of her heritage. About 5 years ago Ginny moved back home to the Dayton area. In 2021 Ginny received the Montgomery County Artist Grant to complete a Dayton Coloring Book. She now works as a scenic charge artist at the Town Hall Theater in Centerville, Ohio.

A Season for Nonviolence
2024-03-30 10:00 - 17:00 | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
A Season for Nonviolence is a national 64-day educational, media, and grassroots campaign dedicated to demonstrating that non-violence is a powerful way to heal, transform, and empower our lives and our communities. The purpose of this event is to promote and spread the principles of nonviolence to create a more inclusive, understanding, and compassionate society, ultimately helping to bridge the social divide in communities across America.
In January 2024 , representatives from the King, Gandhi, Scott and Mandela families are set to visit the International Peace Museum for a special series of events. This juncture holds the potential for a transformative moment—one that embodies strength, introspection, and a call to action in the pursuit of love, nonviolence, and peace. The coming together of these influential families to inaugurate the 2024 Season of Nonviolence carries profound symbolism. It sends a resounding message to our nation that peace is indispensable for the well-being of all, and its significance can endure for generations to come.

Interstate Pastry Fight Release Party
2024-03-30 11:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us and our friends from Cincy’s Streetside Brewery as we release our annual collaboration, Interstate Pastry Fight! It’s a massive and sweet imperial chocolate donut pastry stout, and this year the whole dang thing has been patiently aged in bourbon barrels. Cans of Barrel Aged Pastry Fight and limited bottles of a special S’more Donut Barrel Aged Pastry Fight will be available to take home, or enjoy here on tap! The homie Aimee from Speakeasy Sweets will be here 1-5pm selling her crazy good cake pops, and we’ll have Holtman’s Donuts available for free until supplies run out!
Bottles and draft are available as soon as we open at 11am!

Spring Scavenger Hunt at the Market
2024-03-30 11:00 - 15:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join us for a fun scavenger hunt. Meet at the Market wagon and receive your instructions. Follow the instructions to find and mark down what you found. Once completed return to the Market wagon and spin a wheel for your prize donated by the Market vendors.

Cooper’s Safe Place adoption event
2024-03-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Wild Whiskers, 33 S. St. Clair St., Ste. 2, Dayton, OH, 45410, United States
Join Wild Whiskers and Cooper’s Safe Place for a pet adoption event!
From noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, meet rescue animals looking for their forever homes.
Be sure to shop Wild Whiskers monthly specials while you’re in store!

See Us
2024-03-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Gem City Action invites all Trans Folk and families to “See Us!”, a gathering to observe Transgender Day of Visibility!
Partnerships throughout the Miami Valley are coming together to help build a safe space of support and community. We will have guests speakers, including physicians and activists, share important information with the community and plenty of partners providing resources.
The purpose of See Us! is to observe Transgender Day of Visibility as a community, through activities for kids, music, and more!
Save the date and remember, communities thrive when we support one another

Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour
2024-03-30 14:00 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Blippi is coming to your city for the ultimate curiosity adventure in BLIPPI: THE WONDERFUL WORLD TOUR!
So, come on! Dance, sing, and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special. Will there be monster trucks, excavators, and garbage trucks galore? You bet! So get ready to shake those wiggles out and OJ Twist your way through this brand-new musical party!
For BLIPPI: THE WONDERFUL WORLD TOUR, the character Blippi will be played by professional stage performers selected specifically for the stage show.

Flight of the Lawnchair Man
2024-03-30 17:00, 2024-03-31 15:00 | Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, OH, 45410, USA
Jerry’s just an ordinary guy with an ordinary job and an extraordinary dream. While everyone tries to tie him down, Jerry believes in himself and soars in this inspirational musical that reminds us that dreams can come true.

This Must Be the Party – A Tribute to the Talking Heads
2024-03-30 20:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
This Must Be the Party is BACK! It’s an all-star musical celebration of The Talking Heads featuring a complete recreation of the beloved “Stop Making Sense” album. It’s one of our most acclaimed events, and we’re so excited to bring it back to the Brightside Ballroom. Special guests The Social Q kick off this show!
We *highly* recommend getting tickets in advance!
This Must Be the Party is BACK! It’s an all-star musical celebration of The Talking Heads featuring a complete recreation of the beloved “Stop Making Sense” album. It’s one of our most acclaimed events, and we’re so excited to bring it back to the Brightside Ballroom. Special guests The Social Q kick off this show!
We *highly* recommend getting tickets in advance!

Plus One Showcase
2024-03-30 20:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
In a twist on the singer-songwriter show, Homeway Music and the Yellow Cab presents “Plus One Showcase”, a musical meeting of singer-songwriters and instrumentalists. There will be 3 sets of music from local singer-songwriters, and they’ll be accompanied by instrumentalists who will add a new dimension to the songs being played. It’s a mix of songcraft and improvisation to present versions of these songs in a new context and with a new sound.

Exhibit: The Artistic Life of Aka Pereyma
2024-03-31, 2024-04-03, 2024-04-04 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Aka Pereyma’s art, unconventional and visionary, demonstrates a highly personal means of expression. Weaving folk-art traditions with modern artistic styles, Pereyma produced art that expressed her strong ties to her Ukrainian heritage. “I think it is my duty to introduce to the world my Ukrainian culture,” she stated. This exhibition brings together works from throughout her career, from the early 1960s into the 21st century. Not tied to a single medium, Pereyma made paintings, drawings, wood and metal sculptures, needlework, woodblock prints, ceramics and exquisitely intricate designs on pysanky eggs. Recurring themes include Ukrainian folk songs, depictions of birds to represent her love of nature, Adam and Eve (along with leaves and eggs) to symbolize men and women. The works tell stories, often through surreal, densely filled ornamentation. “More is more,” was a favorite saying. A celebration of a local artistic legend, this exhibition will highlight Pereyma’s love of color and bold design.
February 17–May 12, 2024

Artist in Training Afterschool Classes
2024-04-01 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-02 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-03 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-04 15:00 - 18:00 | K12 Gallery & TEJAS, 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The AIT program is an after-school art club for students in grades 6-12. Students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of media while working at their own pace. By learning some of the techniques used by artists, they will train to become better at their own art making. These classes are perfect for both beginners and students who already make lots of art! The collaborative environment in our studio allows students to forge friendships, build self-confidence, and experience new perspectives while making art. Students can opt to attend one day per week, two days, or all sessions. Students are welcome to join at any point in the year. Classes are $15 for members or $30 non-members. 5 class and 10 class passes available.
Scholarship information available at https://k12tejasgallery.org/artist-in-training-afterschool-art-classes/

“Fatale Flaw” Murder Mystery Dinner Show
2024-04-01 19:00 - 21:30 | Spaghetti Warehouse, 36 W. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The Spaghetti Warehouse has you covered with dinner and a show! Our all new murder mystery show “Fatale Flaw” is up and running.
3 course dinner and a show 39.99 +tax.
Join Mayhem & Mystery for their newest production. Nora Dezimon and her best friend Cathy Mofitt have hired Sam Shade to find out the truth about Nora’s finacé, Harry Lemon. Is Harry cheating on her? His temper and controlling nature have Nora running scared. Harry thinks Nora is stepping out on him. Can Sam discover the truth? Will Nora escape Harry’s angry clutches? And what secret is Cathy hiding? Can you solve the crime and win a prize?
Call 937.461.3913 to make required reservations.

Volunteer Opportunity – OD8-4 Memorial “The Seed of Life”
2024-04-02 16:00 - 19:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Join the Seed of Life artist team at the Dayton Metro Library. We will be in the Opportunity Center at St. Clair continuing the work of creating the 480 square foot mosaic that will be installed in the ground outside of Trolley Stop this summer. The participation process is simple and we provide all the necessary supplies. No need to register or sign up. Volunteers are welcome to float in and out or stay the entire time. The volunteer process consists of gluing pieces of cut up tile into the predesigned shapes. Please join us as we seek community healing through community-centered art.
4/25/2024 – times are from 4-7:45pm. A FREE Sound Bowl Healing Meditation will begin at 7pm on this date ONLY. Experience the healing frequencies of Tibetan sound bowls through a guided meditation exercise, lasting approximately 20-30 minutes.

Discovery: DCDC’s BodyTalk (Exploring African American Playwrights)
2024-04-03 09:30 | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
In this dance imagination of African American playwrights, award-winning choreographers draw inspiration from prominent works including Adrienne Kennedy’s Funnyhouse Of A Negro, Ntozake Shange’s For Colored Girls, August Wilson’s Fences, Katori Hall’s The Mountaintop, Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God, and James Baldwin’s The Amen Corner.
Created and performed by the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company.

History, Heritage, and Henrietta
2024-04-03 18:00 | Sinclair Conference Center, 301 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Since 1951, Henrietta’s HeLa cells, taken without her or her family’s knowledge or consent, would become responsible for some of the greatest scientific advancements of the century and continue to benefit all of humanity.
Join the family of Henrietta Lacks for a discussion on her life, legacy and its significance for health equity and social justice; and how the HeLa cells changed the world.
Featuring Guest Speakers and Sr. Advisors to the Lacks family-led HELA100: Henrietta Lacks Initiative: Veronica Robinson, Lacks Family Descendant; and Victoria Baptiste, BSN, RN, Great-Granddaughter to Henrietta Lacks
The book Shadows of Immortality by Alfred (Lacks) Carter, Jr. will be available for purchase at the event.
This event co-sponsored by Sinclair’s Diversity Office, The Dayton Foundation, Dayton Children’s Hospital, and Signature Educational Solutions.
https://sinclaircc.wufoo.com/forms/z67kp781ffjsir/

Tiny Thursday: Story Time and Art Project
2024-04-04 11:15 - 12:00 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Are you a toddler with an awesome parent/grandparent/caregiver who likes to take you to fun, creative weekday programs? Join us on Thursdays for our popular child and caregiver preschool program, Tiny Thursdays. Ages 2-5 and a caregiver (baby siblings welcome) are invited for story time, a gallery visit and artmaking project. 1st and 3rd Thursdays; dates vary by month
With monthly themes, each session investigates new stories and DAI collection artworks.
Cost: $6/child with member caregiver;$8/child with non-member caregiver
*For more information or to register in advance, call 937-223-4ART (4278). You may also register at Guest Services the day of the program.

Health Wisdom from Ancient China Part II
2024-04-04 11:30 | Sinclair Conference Center, 301 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
HEALTH WISDOM FROM ANCIENT CHINA PART II
“EMOTIONAL HEALING”
DATE: Apil 4, 2024
TIME: 11:30 a.m.
LOCATION: Sinclair Conference Center, Bldg. 12, Room 116 – 444 W. Third St., Dayton OH
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Back by popular demand, Sinclair’s Diversity Office welcomes, Guest Speaker: PING YANG, Ph.D.
“The difference between being in command and losing command over emotions is the root of life and death, and the starting point believing and dying”. Mastery of one emotion is an absolute prerequisite for maintaining health and longevity. This seminar will introduce a unique way of emotional healing that echoes the principle first introduced in ancient sources from more than 2000 years ago. The origins of this healing modality are still practiced in China today, and it was introduced to the West in 2004.
Dr. Yang grew up in the Northeastern part of China, and worked as a design engineer in China after graduating from college. Her dream of an advanced degree brought her to Kansas State University for a Master of Science and then to the University of Illinois, where she earned her Ph.D. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering. She also holds an MBA from the University of Dayton. Dr. Yang currently works as a principal research
scientist at Cargill.
Dr. Yang is passionate about maintaining her health in a sustainable way. She has been studying ancient health wisdom and is eager to share her knowledge. Her personal well-being program includes the ancient body-mind connection and energy exercises. She has been sharing her knowledge and experience at UD’s Lifelong Learning Institute since 2016. She also hosts free online classes since 2020 after COVID hit. Her dream is to combine ancient health wisdom with modern-day technologies to benefit more people.

REGISTER HERE

Generation Dayton: Arts & Culture Lunch and Learn
2024-04-04 11:30 - 13:00 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Join Generation Dayton for a lively panel discussion featuring dynamic creative leaders from a variety of arts and culture organizations across the city. Discover how these organizations are cultivating belonging and making an impact, and learn how you can contribute to the vibrant arts scene in Dayton.
Registration is required and includes lunch in the fee.
Panelists include:
Te’Jal Cartwright – Owner, Lore Storytelling
Jonathan McNeal – Filmmaker & Cinema Manager, THE NEON
Judd Plattenburg – Photographer & Arts Patron; Owner, Oregon Printing Communications
Brandon Ragland – Artistic Director, Dayton Ballet
Michael Roediger – Director & President, The Dayton Art Institute
Lisa Wagner – Executive Director, Levitt Pavilion Dayton
$18
Registration is required and lunch is included in the registration fee.
This event is geared toward early career professionals in the Dayton region.
https://daytonareachamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com/eventcalendar/Details/generation-dayton-arts-and-culture-lunch-learn-april-2024-1081613?sourceTypeId=Website

Thirsty Thursday at Corner Kitchen with Tori Lee
2024-04-04 16:00 - 22:00 | Corner Kitchen, 613 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Thirsty Thursdays with fantastic Tori Lee! Enjoy curated drinks, plates, and tracks from Tori and the CK team every Thursday starting March 14th! Specials include 9 Artisanal fat washed martinis, $5 off Prime Cuts, $9 small plates at the bar, $5 wine pours and $3 drafts.

Garden Party
2024-04-04 17:30 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
As the flowers bloom outside, let your spring palate flourish at the Schuster Center with a GARDEN PARTY. Featuring wines (white, sparkling, and rose), spring beers, and canned cocktails, this event has something for everyone. Enjoy teatime snacks, refined music, and the freshness of spring as you sip from your souvenir glass. Take home your favorite wine and beer selections to keep the party going all spring!

An Evening with David Matthews
2024-04-04 18:00 | Sinclair Conference Center, 301 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Sinclair’s Diversity Office welcomes, Guest Speaker: david matthews, Author, Poet/Musician.
A discovery of world-acclaimed poetess Nikki Giovanni in 1972. Since then, he has made a lasting impression in the world of poetry. A native of Dayton, Ohio, matthews has often been referred to as the next Paul Laurence Dunbar. His “Evening On Broadway Poetic Production” has toured over 300 colleges and universities in twenty-one states, which started in 1973.
In 2010 Barnes & Nobles quoted the value of $202 for an autographed copy of matthews’ first publication “the feel of FEELING” 1976 Vantage Press New York, NY. In October of 2022 he was recognized by The Ohioana Library Columbus, OH as one of ‘The Top Authors of Ohio’. In November of 2023 matthews was asked by VoyageOhio magazine Los Angles, California, to be a part of their Popular ‘Inspiring Stories Series’ for 2024.
Tonight, you will experience a sample of that Production performance. Afterwards david will be interviewed by his wife, Author, Poet/Filmmaker, Hsanni Scott-Matthews.
After the program, you can purchase david’s book “Poetry Classics” and have autographed. ($25-Cash or Cash App only)
https://sinclaircc.wufoo.com/forms/ztv51yu1hbinik/

Skeleton Dust presents an art opening by Fea Fotos
2024-04-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Skeleton Dust Records, 133 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Skeleton Dust is proud to present an art opening by Fea Fotos on Thursday, April 4th 2024 from 6-8 pm.

Fea’s vivid photography works will be accompanied by an interactive video & light installation courtesy of Lightclub and an all-vinyl DJ set by Frank Calzada & Jared Bruns!

Fea’s work will be on display at the shop through the months of April & May if you are unable to attend the opening as well.

Five Lesbians Eating A Quiche
2024-04-04 19:30 | PNC Arts Annex, 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
It’s 1956 and The Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein are having their annual quiche breakfast. As the assembled five women await the announcement of the society’s prize-winning quiche, the atomic bomb sirens sound! Has the Communist threat come to pass? How will the women respond as their idyllic town and lifestyle faces attacks?
This interactive show runs 90 minutes, no intermission.
Presented with permission from Concord Theatricals
https://www.daytonlive.org/events/five-lesbians-eating-quiche/
