Downtown Dayton Partnership

Unite and Ignite
2024-06-28 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | PNC Arts Annex, 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The Dayton Dance Initiative proudly announces, Unite and Ignite, an evening of exhilarating dance performances that will captivate audiences on June 28th at 7:30pm and June 29th at 2pm and 7:30pm at the PNC Arts Annex.
Witness the powerful fusion of Community, Collaboration, and Creativity as Dayton’s diverse artistic voices come together. Dancers and choreographers from Dayton Ballet, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Mutual Dance Theatre, and Wright State University will unite to deliver a breathtaking showcase of eight original works that embody the spirit and vibrancy of our region’s artistic landscape.
Unite and Ignite will take audiences on a stunning journey through a versatile repertoire of choreography, highlighting the Dayton region’s rich and vibrant arts scene. With each performance, expect to see a unique blend of styles and storytelling that will leave viewers feeling inspired and connected.
Join us at the PNC Arts Annex as we celebrate the incredible artistry and unity of Dayton’s dance community. Tickets are available now for this unforgettable evening.

Unite And Ignite
2024-06-28 19:30 | PNC Arts Annex, 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Witness the powerful fusion of community, collaboration, and creativity as Dayton’s diverse artistic voices come together. Dancers and choreographers from Dayton Ballet, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Mutual Dance Theatre, and Wright State University will unite to deliver a breathtaking showcase of eight original works that ignite and embody the spirit and vibrancy of our region’s artistic landscape.
UNITE AND IGNITE will take audiences on a stunning journey through a versatile repertoire of choreography, highlighting the Dayton region’s rich and vibrant arts scene. With each performance, expect to see a unique blend of styles and storytelling that will leave viewers feeling inspired and connected.

Friday
Jun 28
7:30PM
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Saturday
Jun 29
2:00PM
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Saturday
Jun 29
7:30PM

The Vindys w/ Gem Series Opener The Hathaways
2024-06-28 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The Vindys have become one of the most sought-after bands in the Northeast Ohio area with their unique blend of alt-rock that Cleveland Magazine says, “…reminds us of the Black Keys,” and “…make us want to dance, whether we’re in a grimy dive bar or a field in Lake County.” Their album, Bugs, is out now.
The Youngstown, OH based band is led by powerhouse singer / songwriter / guitarist, Jackie Popovec who The Repository says “…uncannily evokes Amy Winehouse on the more retro songs while going full-tilt rock ‘n’ roll on the harder, moodier numbers.” WKBN-TV (CBS) calls the band “… one of the hottest acts in the area… Canfield’s Jackie Popovec — her voice is a blend of Amy Winehouse and Norah Jones.” The Beaver County Times boasts “…Popovec will grab you immediately. She sounds sweet and sultry, vulnerable and persevering.” Rounding out the band is John Anthony on guitar/harmony vocals, and Rick Deak on guitar/harmony vocals. The Vindys “Family Band” includes drummer Owen Davis, bassist Brendan Burke, keyboardist Nathan Anthony and the Youngstown Horns featuring Kyle O’Donnell on trumpet, Brian Mayle on trombone, and Garret Kuchmaner on saxophone. All are classically trained musicians who combine their skills, Popovec as the primary songwriter, and arrangements by the band, resulting in a depth and maturity in their music that is intricate, yet relatable.
Because they are passionate about representing Youngstown as a place where the music scene is thriving. Their name pays homage to their roots by drawing influence from Youngstown’s daily newspaper, The Vindicator. Brad Savage, program director of The Summit 91.3 FM, explains, “To me, they really personify Youngstown and northeast Ohio. They’ve got depth and substance and are instantly likable. Their songs get stuck in your head after one listen.”
The band has performed at various festivals including WonderStruck, WonderRoad, WonderBus, Three Rivers Arts Festival, LaureLive, Winnetka Music Festival, Women Who Rock, and Summerfest where the band won the first day of the Emerging Artist Series selected by voters on Twitter. Additionally, The Vindys have shared the stage with Pat Benatar, Walk Off the Earth, Rita Wilson, Orianthi, The Drive-By Truckers, Marty Stuart, Hunter Hayes, Reeve Carney, and more.
Currently the Vindys are endorsed by EarthQuaker Devices, Heil Sound and Ultimate Ears Pro.

Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener:
The Hathaways
The Hathaways is a 5 member pop/rock band that has forsaken life on the road and settled down in Dayton, Ohio to continue playing out on weekends and special occasions and develop their original music. They are currently working on their third CD of pop and rock originals. They have had a number of memorable experiences as the opening act for bands such as Cheap Trick, Eddie Money, Molly Hatchet, Rare Earth, Rick Derringer, The Georgia Satellites, The Romantics, McGuffey Lane

Crime Scene Crack-Up presented by Mayhem & Mystery
2024-06-28 19:00 | Spaghetti Warehouse, 36 W. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Sara Bounasera and Mick Tailor lead a crackpot team of crime scene technicians that investigate details and hunt down perpetrators. Do they always play by the rules? When a crime hits close to home will they be able put aside their emotions and solve it? Or will you be able to solve it for them?
Performances are Monday evenings plus one Friday each month at the Spaghetti Warehouse in Downtown Dayton, Ohio. Three course dinner and interactive mystery show costs $39.95 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required. Please call the Spaghetti Warehouse at 937.461.3913 to make reservations.

DML Pride!
2024-06-28 18:30 - 21:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Bring your friends and help DML see Pride Month out with a bang! Or at least an amazing film screening. And what movie screams Pride more than, well, Pride? Based on an inspiring true story, Pride uncovers how a group of gays and lesbians in AIDS-stricken England made common-cause with a group of striking coal-miners. Humor and heart mix with a tightly-paced script and a phenomenal ensemble cast to create an unforgettable cinematic experience.

DML Pride!
2024-06-28 18:30 - 21:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
DML Pride!, Friday, June 28, 6:30-9 pm, Main Library, Eichelberger Forum and Atrium: Celebrate the 55th anniversary of Stonewall by watching the movie Pride (Rated R, 2014). Adults

Pop-Up Show: Stories
2024-06-28 12:00 - 17:00 | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Dayton Society of Artists is excited to welcome We Care Arts to our gallery for a special pop-up show! Join us on June 28th and 29th from 12 PM to 5 PM for Stories, an inspiring art show that highlights the unique experiences and creative journeys of the talented artists from We Care Arts.
This exhibition offers a glimpse into the personal narratives and artistic expressions of the artists, showcasing their diverse perspectives and incredible talents. Come and support these artists, explore their works, and immerse yourself in the powerful stories told through their art. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the local art community and be part of a meaningful event.

Juice Journey-One Juice a Day!
2024-06-28 11:30 - 12:30 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join Donna Wilson, owner of Choice Juice Boxx and she discusses the healthy added benefits of juicing once a day. Demonstration and samples available.

Exhibit: Tess Cortés: Vanishing Point
2024-06-28 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-27 11:00 - 18:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Using digitized family movies, photographs, and computer-generated 3D models of heirloom objects, Cortés invites viewers to contemplate the intersection of memory, perception, and the passage of time. Both recollection and imagination, Vanishing Point’s never-ending scroll along the screen symbolizes the convergence of past and present.
In conjunction with the exhibition, the artist has also produced a limited edition video print available for purchase in The CoSHOP Pop-up Print Shop.
Tess Cortés is an award-winning Dayton-based digital media artist and Instructor of Motion Design at the Modern College of Design, Kettering.
Work on display through August 10, 2024.

Exhibit: Andy Snow: Time Mends, Space Blends
2024-06-28 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-27 11:00 - 18:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Contemporary Dayton presents a series of blended photographs from the Flood of 1913 and present day Dayton, Ohio by Dayton-based artist, Andy Snow.
Exhibit on display through August 10.

Exhibit: Katherine Kadish & David Leach: Crossroads
2024-06-28 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-27 11:00 - 18:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present new and recent work by two of the area’s most esteemed artists, each and together exploring recent “crossroads” in their lives. The exhibition will feature Kadish’s evocative monotype and painted colorscapes paired with Leach’s abstracted landscape, architecture, and interior drawings and prints; as well as two new monotypes the artists created collaboratively for the exhibition.
Both artists have exhibited widely and are featured in prominent public and private collections all over the world. Kadish is based in Yellow Springs and often collaborates with Lisa Mackie, Master Prints, NY. Leach is based in Dayton, is Emeritus Professor, Wright State University, and an active member of the Dayton Printmakers Co-op.
In conjunction with the exhibition, a selection of monotypes and prints by the artists will be available for purchase in The CoSHOP Pop-up Print Shop.

Riveting: Women Artists from the Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Collection
2024-06-28, 2024-06-27 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
June 22–September 8, 2024

Riveting presents extraordinary art by contemporary women artists drawn from the major, private collection of Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell. This bold exhibition expresses the collector’s personal interest in finding emergent artistic voices and powerful artistic statements that speak to prominent social issues of the day, including those relating to LGBTQ+ communities and reproductive rights. All major media are included: paintings, sculptures, works on paper, photographs and textiles, and themes range from humorous and irreverent to thought-provoking.
Internationally recognized artists include Cindy Sherman, Kiki Smith, Ana Mendieta and many others, featured alongside under-recognized and local artists. One of the highlights will be Carolee Shneemann’s Interior Scroll (1974/75), a groundbreaking achievement of feminist art that remains relevant and controversial to this day.

The Quiet World of Edward Hopper
2024-06-28, 2024-06-27 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
June 15–September 8, 2024

Few artists have been able to convey a distinct vision of the world as directly as Edward Hopper (American, 1882–1967). With great clarity, Hopper expressed a deeply personal response to modern life with his enigmatic depictions of urban and rural environments. The everyday, even mundane slices of life and ordinary subjects regularly indicate a psychological state of mind, most often suggesting a sense of isolation or loneliness. He rejected the influences of European modernism to work in a realistic, representational style, and create a uniquely American point of view that expresses his response to living in the twentieth century.
The Quiet World of Edward Hopper, an exclusive exhibition to the DAI, will feature the holdings from the DAI collection, which include a drawing, etchings, watercolor figure studies from his early years as an illustrator visiting Europe, along with the celebrated painting High Noon, 1949. The exhibition will also have key loans from other museums and private collections.

Exhibit: What’s New?
2024-06-28, 2024-06-27 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
As part of Dayton Metro Library’s celebration of Juneteenth, the Library welcomes a traveling exhibit, What’s New?, from the African American Visual Artists Guild (AAVAG), that will be on display in the 2nd Floor Gallery of the Main Library through Thursday, June 30.
What’s New? is the fourth project for the AAVAG under their Exposition Through Art Program (ETAP), which celebrates the ideas, places, personalities, and facts of the AAVAG community. What’s New? specifically focuses on both a visual and written view of its artists – representing “what is new” in their lives, the community they live in, their world of art, and/or any new viewpoints the artists may have developed regarding social, political, and religious ideals.
Additionally, DML will host Artists Talk at Bassani Theater on Thursday, June 13, from 6-8:30 pm at the Main Library, in the Bassani Theater Off Third, 3rd Floor. AAVAG artists Andrea Cummings, Nathan Connor, Clarice Moore, and Cedric McGhee will discuss the various themes found in their artwork that is included in the AAVAG’s traveling exhibit. Moderated by DML’s Karen D. Brame from Special Collections, this program is for all ages.
For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

Jazz at Gather
2024-06-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Gather by Ghostight, 37 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Every Thursday evening, Gather at the Dayton Arcade hosts live jazz from 7:30-9:30pm.
1st Thursdays – The Kelli Campbell Quartet OR The Blue Note Collective
2nd Thursdays – The Erik Augis Trio
3rd Thursdays – Puzzle of Light
4th Thursdays – The Patricia Berg Trio

Father Son and Friends
2024-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Summer Music series
Father Son and Friends
7:00pm – 9:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Dust off those kilts and come down for great Celtic folk and Americana music from local band, Father Son and Friends! While they will definitely get you off your feet, we recommend bringing lawn chairs, as seating is limited. The RiverScape Cafe will have a variety of beer, wine and mixed drinks available for purchase for those 21 and over. Regular snacks and refreshments will also be available. Admission is FREE. The RiverScape Summer Music Series is sponsored by The Jack W. & Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation and Enterprise Roofing. Weather Dependent.

Celtic Night featuring Father Son and Friends
2024-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Dust off those kilts and come down for great Celtic folk and Americana music from local band, Father Son and Friends! While they will definitely get you off your feet, we recommend bringing lawn chairs, as seating is limited. The RiverScape Cafe will have a variety of beer, wine and mixed drinks available for purchase for those 21 and over. Regular snacks and refreshments will also be available. Admission is free!

Chapel Hart
2024-06-27 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Lights, cameras, microphones, a prayer & HERE THEY GO! Danica and Devynn Hart along with their cousin Trea Swindle, make up Chapel Hart and have proven they are truly a force to be reckoned with. These ladies have found a way to gift wrap their Mississippi roots & Louisiana spunk and share it with listeners around the world.
Witness the evolution of this band who went from singing together as children in Hart’s Chapel, to a world class group whose colorful and contagious energy has flourished into a full live band experience that fills venues at home and around the country. Chapel Hart has an amazing ability to tug on your heartstrings with a tender yet powerful ballad, then have you pumping your fist in unison to the pulse of hard-hitting rock and roll. The band accentuates the three vocalists, who embody the sweet and southern sound of country with the soulful undertones noting their gospel roots. The cohesiveness of the band has not gone unnoticed as they have garnered thousands of fans from all over the world and have received hundreds of thousands of views online of their performances.

Thirsty Thursday at Corner Kitchen with Tori Lee
2024-06-27 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.

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2024-06-27 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.

CURIO Lunch Box
2024-06-27 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/

Skeleton Dust presents Morgan Garrett, Elite Terrorism Modulus, Developer
2024-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Skeleton Dust Records, 133 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Skeleton Dust is excited to present Orange Milk artist MORGAN GARRETT for a live performance in the shop on Wednesday, June 26th 2024.
Local support from Orange Milk label partners ELITE TERRORISM MODULUS, along with Dayton-based noise artist DEVELOPER.

Show begins at 7pm. $10 at the door.

Bootcamp with The Unit
2024-06-26 18:00 - 19:30 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
Bootcamp with The Unit
6:00pm – 7:30pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Join The Unit for an exciting boot camp workout that will take you through RiverScape in a whole new way. Whether you’re running the stairs, doing push ups near the reflecting pools, or stretching along the levee, this effective workout will keep you moving. Combined with the uplifting support of the community members that make up The Unit, this is a workout you will want to make part of your weekly routine. All fitness levels welcome and encouraged! Weather Dependent.

Stay Fit with DCDC
2024-06-26 18:00 - 19:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
Stay Fit with DCDC
6:00pm – 7:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Get fit the DCDC way. You’ve seen the dancers, and their phenomenal displays of strength and endurance. Now you can benefit from the fitness training these artist/athletes receive. Based on Tabata, classes are suitable for all levels of experience, body type and facility. Classes are conducted by members of Dayton Contemporary Dance Company. Weather Dependent.
