Downtown Dayton Partnership

Cornhole Tournament
2024-09-03 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of Tuesday Nights in the Park series
Cornhole Tournament
6:30pm – 9:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
If you have a competitive spirit, enjoy being outdoors and winning prizes, you won’t want to miss our monthly cornhole tournament! Grab your friends or co-workers and join us under the RiverScape pavilion on the first Tuesday of the month from June through October for some friendly cornhole competition! While our tournament is family-friendly, we recommend participants be 14 and older. Registration will begin on-site at 6:30 PM, with the tournament beginning at 7 PM. Spots are first come, first serve. Additional giant lawn games will also be available to play. Admission is free! The RiverScape Cafe will be open and now offers an expanded food and dessert menu. For those 21 and over, cocktails, wine and other beverages will also be available for purchase as part of the Downtown Dayton DORA Weather Dependent.

SWERK with MVP Dance Fit
2024-09-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-09-11 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. Beyonce’s 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
2024-09-05 16:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-12 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.

The Deeper the Roots – Striving for Universal Basic Income (UBI)
2024-09-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Metro Library welcomes Michael D. Tubbs as its next Social Justice Speaker in The Deeper the Roots – Striving for Universal Basic Income (UBI) on Thursday, September 5, in the Main Library’s Eichelberger Forum, from 6-7:30 pm.

Tubbs will discuss the importance of UBI, what it is, how it can benefit the U.S., and what we can do to implement it. UBI is a proposition that the U.S. government give adult citizens a set amount of money without the basis of wealth or employment as a condition – in hopes of reducing poverty and helping citizens meet their basic needs.

At the age of 26, Tubbs was elected the Mayor of Stockton, CA, in 2016 – making him the city’s first Afro-American mayor and the youngest mayor of any major city in U.S. history. In 2021, he released his book, The Deeper the Roots: A Memoir of Hope and Home. Currently, Tubbs is the Special Advisor to CA Governor Gavin Newsom for Economic Mobility and Opportunity, founder of Mayors for Guaranteed Income (MGI), and founder of End Poverty in California (EPIC).

Sponsored by Friends of the Dayton Metro Library, the Social Justice Speaker Series aims to understand and demonstrate the effects of social justice in society, offering speakers who are unique, award-winning professionals who discuss some of the most critical social justice issues of today by providing insight from their professional fields and personal journeys.

For more information about Tubbs’ achievements and the Social Justice Speaker Series, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org/SocialJustice. Additional questions may also be directed to the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

Light in the City ft. Joseph O’Brien & Building 429 w/ Melody Baccus opening
2024-09-05 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Joseph O’Brien
Joseph O’Brien first gained prominence by appearing on Season 13 of the show “America’s Got Talent.” Currently residing in the Nashville, TN area, his goal is to create music that inspires believers to be counter-cultural and authentic about their faith.
Building 429
Since the release of its debut album in 2004, Building 429 has garnered widespread popular and critical acclaim, receiving numerous accolades all while delivering lyrically-driven, anthemic hit songs with a consistent message of hope along with high-energy concerts in sold-out venues internationally. The band received a 2013 GRAMMY® nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for We Won’t Be Shaken, which debuted at No.1 on Billboard’s Christian Albums chart and launched the title track to No. 1 at radio. Building 429 also received a 2014 and multiple 2012 “Song of the Year” Billboard Music Awards for “We Won’t Be Shaken” and “Where I Belong” respectively, two BMI “Song of the Year” Awards (“Where I Belong” in 2013 and “Glory Defined” in 2005), a 2014 “Group of the Year” KLOVE Fan Award nomination and a “Best New Artist” GMA Dove Award in 2005. RIAA-certified gold single, “Where I Belong,” further became one of the longest running Christian No. 1’s in Billboard’s history at 15-weeks and has well over 246-million accumulative audience impressions. The band is also endorsed by Fender Guitars, Gibson Guitars,PRS Guitars, Orange Amps, Ampeg Amps, DW Drums, Guitar Center and many others.
Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener Melody Baccus:
Melody Baccus is a contemporary Christian artist and dynamic praise & worship leader known for her uplifting music and engaging “I Am A Worshiper Experience” events. With a heart for worship, she inspires audiences to connect with God through her soulful performances and empowering ministry.

CURTIS MANN: Precious Blood
2024-09-06 11:00 - 18:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
CURTIS MANN: Precious Blood

THE DR. ROBERT L. BRANDT JR. FAMILY GALLERY
THE IRA & SUSAN THOMSEN FAMILY GALLERY

SEP 6 – DEC 21, 2024

Dayton native, Curtis Mann, returns home to present an experimental new body of work inspired by reflections on his childhood attending Parochial schools, his mother’s Catholic funeral services this past May, and the challenges he faced hiding and then embracing his atheism. Using a mixture of personal family photographs, found, and AI-generated images, Mann has cut and affixed them to shards of glass to create sculptural collages. The work presents us with questions about what a photograph is, about the precarious space between the image and the object, and about the larger ideas of absolute faith, its teachings, and leaders. The work also serves as a love letter to his mother and his own feelings of mortality. Curated by Jeffrey Cortland Jones.
Mann is a graduate of the University of Dayton, where he worked under the mentorship of Sean Wilkinson, whose work is on view in the companion exhibition, Flora, also on view. His work has been exhibited widely, most notably at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; the Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, France; the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago.

OPENING NIGHT / SEP 6

Members Preview with the Artist 5-6 pm / Public Reception 6-8 pm

ARTIST TALK / NOV 22 / 6:30 pm

Curtis Mann and Sean Wilkinson in Conversation with artist and writer, Carmen Winant
Doors open 6 pm / Reception immediately following ‘til 8 pm / FREE & open to all / The Tank at The Dayton Arcade

SEAN WILKINSON: Flora
2024-09-06 11:00 - 18:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
SEAN WILKINSON: Flora

THE MITOSIS GALLERY

SEP 6 – DEC 21, 2024

Wilkinson’s ongoing series of photographs, Flora (2020-2024) are the artist’s response to the exuberant vitality of plants, their thrusting and thriving, their boundless energy and raw power, their elegance and grace, their constant changing, and their utter disregard for anything to do with the human world. Photographed over many seasons at Dayton’s Five Rivers MetroParks, Wilkinson brings attention to change, the overlooked, the undisturbed, and how profoundly meditative life can be. Curated by Jeffrey Cortland Jones.
Wilkinson is a Distinguished Service Professor and Professor Emeritus at the University of Dayton, where he served as chair of the Department of Visual Arts and as the Graul Endowed Chair in Arts and Languages. He is the recipient of several Ohio Arts Council and Montgomery County Fellowships among many other awards and prizes. His work has been widely exhibited and housed in over twenty-five significant collections.

OPENING NIGHT / SEP 6

Members Preview with the Artist 5-6 pm / Public Reception 6-8 pm

ARTIST TALK / NOV 22 / 6:30 pm

Curtis Mann and Sean Wilkinson in Conversation with artist and writer, Carmen Winant
Doors open 6 pm / Reception immediately following ‘til 8 pm / FREE & open to all / The Tank at The Dayton Arcade

Dayton Greek Festival
2024-09-06 11:00 - 22:00 | Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 500 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, OH, 45405
Please join us at the Dayton Greek Festival September 6, 7 and 8th. Friday and Saturday’s Hours are 11am-10pm and Sunday we are open from 12-5. We will have several Greek Cuisine options and pastries. Also, tours of our Historical, beautiful church. Lastly, there will be live music, performances and an opportunity to learn Greek dances.

Wine Down Fridays
2024-09-06 12:00 - 19:00 | Mintha’s Boutique, 520 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Grab a glass and shop the new arrivals at Mintha’s Boutique!
Every Friday in September is Wine Down Friday from 12-7 p.m.

First Friday Art Hop at Front Street
2024-09-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Explore studios, galleries, shops and boutiques right in the heart of Dayton’s Arts District! Visit with more than 250+ artists, creatives, and curators.
Grab a bite to eat from Kool Beanz Cafe or one of our visiting food trucks while enjoying live music from Flashback Band in the courtyard.
Front Street is a family and pet friendly community. Arthops at Front Street are free to attend. Our campus offers free, lit parking. Visit frontstreet.art for more information.

Nonprofit Night at the Edward A. Dixon Gallery
2024-09-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
You are invited to the Nonprofit Night at the Edward A. Dixon Gallery featuring local organizations defining their work and providing information on how to get involved in supporting their efforts. Donations directly to the organizations during the event are welcomed.
Miami Valley Meals (MVM), the Ohio CDC Association (OCDCA) and the Dayton Metro Library are three of the confirmed groups that will be presenting.
The event is also a chance to view the new We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 4th Annual Art Exhibition.
Light refreshments provided. Free on-street parking.

Sweet Lizzy Project w/ Gem Series Opener Yuppie
2024-09-06 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
In just a few years, Sweet Lizzy Project, led by frontwoman Lisset Diaz, has skyrocketed from Havana City clubs to mesmerizing crowds of 20,000 alongside idols like Heart and Joan Jett. With electrifying big-stage pop-rock, their music blends classic rock heart with modern sheen, earning critical acclaim and prime performance slots, including a profile on NPR’s “Weekend Edition” and a cover story in the Miami Herald.
Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener Yuppie:
Yuppie is an indie rock band from Dayton, Ohio, created by Zack Sliver. Sliver developed his sound while serving in the Marine Corps in Okinawa, and then created Yuppie as a way to reflect life in Dayton. As frontman, Sliver works with studio musicians on albums and has a backing band for live shows.

Kwaj, Dom Deshawn, Day Luster, Montana, and Tyrant
2024-09-06 20:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for a night of hiphop with Kwaj, Dom Deshawn, Day Luster, Montana & Tyrant on September 6th!$10 cover starts at 8pm with music at 9pm
Kwaj is a Nigerian American artist by way of North Carolina. He moved to Michigan where he was introduced to Hip-Hop at a young age. Rap battles on the bus and impromptu freestyles on college campuses set the foundation for Kwaj’s affinity to Golden Era elements of hip-hop culture. Mixing in his modern day influences Kwaj’s style can be described as a contemporary nostalgia, centered around meticulously crafted, introspective bars over jazzy, boom bap production.
Dom Deshawn is a hip-hop artist and all-around creative born and residing in Columbus, OH. With influences such as J Dilla, Nas, Missy Elliot, Little Brother, J. Cole, and more shaping his outlook on music, they set a foundation of quality he strives to uphold. Taking his influences and real-life experiences, he’s crafted his own sound/brand, AfterhOurz, bringing a nostalgic yet modern sound to his listeners.
Day Luster was raised in Dayton, Ohio. He started music in 2018, dropping a song in 2020 titled, “Stranger Things.” He’s been working on collaborations and solo work since. “I’m a creator/messenger from Dayton, Ohio here to brighten up the music scene one performance at a time.”
Montana & Tyrant – Montana & Tyrant, a dynamic producer and rapper duo hailing from Ohio, are swiftly carving out their place in the vibrant hip-hop scene. With a unique fusion of contemporary rap styles and nostalgic beats reminiscent of hip-hop’s golden era, they bring a refreshing musical perspective to the table. Their sound is a testament to their deep musical awareness, seamlessly blending the essence of past and present hip-hop landscapes. Montana’s masterful production sets the stage for Tyrant’s lyrical prowess, creating an electrifying synergy that captivates audiences. As they continue to rise, expect Tyrant & Montana to leave an indelible mark on the hip-hop world with their innovative sound and unwavering passion for their craft.Be sure to check out Tyrants two recent releases “WYW” & “Novacane”.Also be sure to check out two singles produced by Montana “Wait Up” & “Da Bounce” which is a collab with Dayton Hip-Hop Artist Tino.

Hunger Action Month at the 2nd Street Market-The Food Bank
2024-09-07 09:00 - 15:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
September is Hunger Action Month, a nationwide campaign by Feeding America. Help raise awareness and bring your non-perishables to the Market to help eliminate hunger in our community or purchase items from our Market vendors and donate. The Food Bank will be on hand this week to take your donations along with their Partner Agencies during the month of September.

Second Look Saturday
2024-09-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Second Look Saturday is your opportunity to check out the shows, studios and shops across campus that you weren’t able to explore at the Art Hop the night before. Creatives are open across campus and Kool Beanz Cafe is open to serve you.
Front Street is a family and pet friendly community. Our campus offers free parking. Visit frontstreet.art for more information.

Join In – Uniting Communities in Ohio Join or Die Film Screening
2024-09-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Metro Library, in partnership with Leadership Ohio and The Collaboratory, will present Join In – Uniting Communities in Ohio Join or Die Film Screening on Saturday, September 7, from 2-5 pm in the Main Library’s Bassani Theater Off Third, 3rd Floor.

Join In, an initiative by Leadership Ohio, begs the question: What can we do to unite our communities?

Join or Die, by Delevan Street Films, is a documentary based on research that Ohioan Robert Putnam conducted in response to the U.S. Surgeon General’s declared ‘epidemic of loneliness and isolation.’

Adult patrons are invited to this free event to watch the film; hear from guest speakers; discuss film themes; and learn about the loneliness and isolation crisis, the relationship between community life and the fate of our democracy, and the importance of joining local clubs.

Join In: Uniting Communities in Ohio is funded in part by the American 250-Ohio Commission.

For more information and to register, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

Hot Toddies Jazz Band with Hannah Gill
2024-09-07 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
THE HOT TODDIES JAZZ BAND are a fun-loving hot jazz & swing band from NYC. They have an eclectic mix of styles perfect for dancing, lindy hop, and good times!
The band has quickly become one of the top swing bands on the scene in NYC, the birthplace of the dance. They most recently headlined the beloved outdoor swing dance at Lincoln Center in front of over 2,000 people during “Summer for the City” (formerly Midsummer Night Swing) on July 6, 2023. This also was the pre-release of their debut full length album which came out on July 28th on all digital platforms. The album was not only praised by critics, but was on the Jazz Charts for 4 weeks, hitting #11 on the NACC Top 30 Jazz Chart, and playing on over 50 radio stations nationwide.
Additionally they perform at top venues around town such as The Blue Note Jazz Club, The Plaza Hotel, The Whitney Museum, The Public, The Players Club, The Montauk Club, and The Standard, among others. Their acclaimed weekly residency at GOTHAM JAZZ started in May 2022 at remains strong at the popular nightclub, Somewhere Nowhere, often pulling 300-400 guests per night. They also have performed at Prohibition Production’s sold-out Mardi Gras, Mad Hatter’s Ball and Gotham Jazz Festival; International Lindy Hop Championships “After Party”(ILHC 2022), the Cornell University Swing Weekend in 2022-2024, The Back Room (NYC’s last Prohibition-era speakeasy), among others. On tour they’ve played at Glen Echo Park in Washington DC with Gottaswing, the Avalon Theater in Maryland, and The 2022 Mexican International Hot Jazz Festival.
The band also plays at exclusive private, holiday & corporate events for clients such as The Whitney Museum, BizBash, Nice Ltd, The Red Cross, The Public Hotel, BNI, St Johns University, Mann Investments, and VIP nightclub openings for Somewhere Nowhere and Elsie Rooftop.
With the release of The Hot Toddies’ 2021 debut EP, their wacky music videos for “Dunkin Bagel” and “Five O’clock Coffee” both hit over 100k views on Facebook, while the band also has several videos with over 10k views on YouTube. The group often plays as a sextet or septet, often with one or two singers, and can comfortably become a larger or smaller size ensemble as needed.
Co-founded by Grammy-nominated GABE TERRACCIANO (Turtle Island String Quartet, Avalon Jazz Band) and noted composer & producer PATRICK SOLURI (Prohibition Productions), the band features some of the top musicians in the swing & jazz worlds including JUSTIN POINDEXTER (Jazz at Lincoln Center), DAN LEVINSON (Mel Torme, Woody Allen, The Aviator, Boardwalk Empire), RON WILKINS (Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Dizzy Gilespie), plus noted vocalists QUEEN ESTHER (James “Blood” Ulmer), and HANNAH GILL (Postmodern Jukebox, Company XIV), as well as special guest pianist GORDON WEBSTER.

Brat Rave
2024-09-07 20:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for a dance party filled with all of your fave pop girlie anthems! We will be spinning Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, Kylie Minogue, Gaga and more! $5 at the doormusic starts at 9pm

Yoga
2024-09-09 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.

Community Enterprise Legal Clinic
2024-09-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Community Enterprise Legal Clinic, Main Library, Opportunity Center, Monday, September 9, 6-8 pm:
Presented by Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE), this clinic is for low income or minority entrepreneurs who are interested in beginning a small business or non-profit, or are working to maintain one, in Dayton. Following a brief presentation, those who meet ABLE’s requirements will be able to have a consultation with a pro bono attorney to discuss a variety of topics. This program is made possible due to a grant from the Dayton Legal Heritage Foundation of The Dayton Foundation. Registration is required by visiting DaytonMetroLibrary.org

Launch Dayton Startup Week
2024-09-10 | The Hub powered by PNC Bank, 31 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Launch Dayton Startup Week, presented by Fifth Third Bank Powered by Entrepreneurs’ Center, is set to return this September, marking the premier annual gathering for the Dayton region’s entrepreneurs. This year’s event is particularly significant as it heralds the first Startup Week under the new leadership of the Entrepreneurs’ Center (EC), following the successful transition of the Launch Dayton program earlier this year. From September 10-12, hundreds of bold makers, innovators, dreamers, and doers will converge at The Hub in downtown Dayton to be inspired and empowered at this community-driven conference. Attendees can expect a week-long schedule filled with powerful talks, impactful hands-on workshops, and vibrant networking opportunities designed to support and celebrate Dayton’s entrepreneurial spirit. “The Entrepreneurs’ Center is excited to lead the next chapter of Launch Dayton and its flagship event, Startup Week,” said Scott Koorndyk, President of the Entrepreneurs’ Center. “Our commitment is to build on the strong foundation established by Parallax Advanced Research, continuing to fuel the entrepreneurial energy that has been a hallmark of this program. Launch Dayton Startup Week is a testament to our community’s resilience, innovation, and collaborative spirit, and we look forward to driving even greater impact in the years to come.” Here are some of the sessions you can look forward to:
Nick Bowman, Co-Founder, Warped Wing Brewing Company – Keynote
Whitney Barkley, Consultant, Speakerazzi – The AI Advantage: Elevate Your Business Using Artificial Intelligence Tools
Emily Fehrman Cory, PhD., CEO, Dayton Photonics – Walking the Valley of Death: Technology Transition in Real Life
Launch Dayton Startup Week is open to all – whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or new to the community, there is a place for you. Registration is free, and attendees are encouraged to build their custom conference agenda using the Whova app.

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2024-09-10 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
2024-09-10 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.

Historical Context & Local Impact
2024-09-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Metro Library continues celebrating the 70th anniversary of historic Civil Rights court case Brown v. Board of Education with a series of commemorative discussions – the first being Historical Context & Local Impact. This program will be held on Tuesday, September 10, from 6-7:30 pm in the Main Library’s Eichelberger Forum.

In the early 1950’s, Reverend Oliver L. Brown, along with a team of attorneys for the NAACP and 12 other parents, along with cases from several other states, filed a suit on behalf of their children against local boards of education for segregating public schools, which became known as Brown v. the Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas. The Supreme Court eventually ruled that separating children in public schools on the basis of race was in violation of the 14th Amendment, making the act unconstitutional.

Rev. Brown passed away in 1961 before knowing the impact this case would have on the nation. In May, Rev. Brown’s daughter, Cheryl Brown Henderson, visited DML as part of its Social Justice Speaker Series to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. DML continues honoring the legacy of Rev. Brown and others involved in this landmark case by hosting this special series.

Historical Context & Local Impact will host a panel discussion with guests providing their perspectives, anecdotes, and historical insights into the importance of this case in Civil Rights history. Panel guests include Charlotte McGuire, Ohio State Board of Education Representative, District 3; Dr. David Lawrence, Dayton Public Schools Superintendent; and Mattie White, 1st Vice President NAACP and President of National Council of Negro Women, Inc. DML’s Karen D. Brame of Special Collections will moderate the conversation.

This is a free event for adults, and registration is not required. For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

Live Music from Edde Osborne
2024-09-10 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 Edde Osborne
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 delicious food 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. Edde Osborne, local musician, is an outstanding saxophone and flute player and always gets the crowd dancing along to his fun covers of some the most well-known hits. You can catch Edde on July 9th and September 10th at RiverScape from 7 to 9 PM. Admission is free! Weather Dependent.

Startup Week Block Party
2024-09-12 15:00 - 20:00 | Dayton Arcade, 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Enjoy music, food trucks, and fun! The party wraps up just in time to move down the street for a show at Levitt Pavilion.

Startup the Block
2024-09-12 15:00 - 20:00 | Dayton Arcade, 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Launch Dayton & The Entrepreneurs’ Center and Friends of the Dayton Arcade are excited to announce the first annual “Startup the Block”, a vendor market and block party inside the Arcade’s Rotunda and outside on Fourth Street and Pretzinger Lane. “Startup the Block” will be held on Thursday, September 12 from 3:00 – 8:00 PM and will serve as the culminating event for Startup Week, Dayton’s top gathering for new and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Shop from over 30 small business vendors, browse community partner tables, enjoy food and beverages from the Arcade’s Fourth Street restaurants and participating food trucks, and take in live performances in the Rotunda curated by Culture Works.
Our neighbors are also getting in on the action! Our neighbors at The Windsor Companies will have The Deneau at 40 W. Fourth Street open with additional touring and programming opportunities. The Levitt Pavilion will be rocking at 7:00 PM with a great set of performances.
Don’t miss this great event to say goodbye to summer and hello to Fourth Street!

Hispanic Heritage Dinner at the 2nd Street Market
2024-09-12 17:00 - 20:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month by dining at the 2nd Street Market. Join Chef Santiago Herrera as he presents tapas or small bites from his native Mexico. The tapas will consist of Black Bean Molletes, Cucumber Guacamole, Chicken Tinga, Cochinita Pibil Enchilada and Tres Leches Cake for dessert. Chef Herrera will also demonstrate for you how to make his guacamole. Registration required at 2nd Street Market webpage. $35.
