Exhibit: SWAY
2025-05-02, 2025-05-03 | 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.

2025 Sinclair Community College Graduating Fine Art Students’ Portfolio Exhibition
2025-05-02, 2025-05-03 | 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.

Exhibit: Enduring the Seige of Sarajevo – Snapshots of Survival
2025-05-02, 2025-05-03 | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402

Exhibit: SELFie: The Power Within
2025-05-02, 2025-05-03 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
The museum’s pop-up exhibit, SELFie: The Power Within, will be in the Main Library’s Opportunity Space @ St. Clair in May. Patrons can let their selfies tell stories of strength, growth, and self-love. The photos that are taken will celebrate the real, unfiltered moments of mental health, with hopes of breaking the stigma surrounding it, thus allowing patrons to explore the power of being their authentic selves.
A reception opening the exhibit will be held on Thursday, May 1, from 6:30-8 pm, in the Main Library’s Atrium. Local advocates and mental health professionals will be present. All ages are welcome to attend the exhibit throughout the month, including the reception.

Out on 5th
2025-05-02, 2025-05-03 | Oregon District, Fifth Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
What is Out on 5th?
Out on 5th is the street closure of Fifth Street in the Oregon District of downtown Dayton on weekends.
Closing down Fifth Street from Patterson Boulevard to Wayne Avenue every Friday night through Sunday evening allows
our business district to open up the street for guests to shop – dine – and relax in the open air.

Out on 5th gives restaurants and bars in the district room to expand patio seating into the streets.

Fifth Street is filled with public seating to allow guests room to spread out and enjoy the outdoors.

Retail shops can use extra sidewalk space in front of their business for sales. Looking to hold a retail pop-up? Apply here.

Local entertainment will be in the district every weekend to enhance the atmosphere. Looking to be an entertainer? Apply here.

When
Fridays 5 -10 p.m./ Saturdays noon – 10 p.m. / Sundays noon – 10 p.m.
Why
Shop, dine, and relax outdoors in the district
Where
In the Oregon District – Fifth Street from Patterson Boulevard to Wayne Avenue
Additional Information
Parking
Thousands of parking spaces on surface lots, parking garages, or metered side streets (free on weekends) surround the Oregon District.
During Out on 5th, please use the detour map at the bottom of this page to navigate around the street closures and into the parking lots.
Our Oregon District businesses kindly ask you to park in these lots, garages or public street spaces, and not in the residential neighborhood.

More info: https://www.theoregondistrict.org/outon5th

Discovery: Around The Americas With 123 Andrés
2025-05-02 09:30, 2025-05-02 11:30 (America/New_York) | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Andrés can’t find his friend Juana, and our only clue is that she’s somewhere in the Americas. Travel with song and dance through a lesson in geography that incorporates an introduction to a variety of musical instruments as well as Latin language, culture, and music. This student performance introduces musical styles and instruments along with geography, social studies, and Spanish language curriculum connections.
Andrés and Christina are the Grammy and Latin Grammy award winning music duo 123 Andrés.

Montgomery County Law Enforcement Memorial
2025-05-02 10:45 - 12:45 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Montgomery County Law Enforcement Memorial
10:45am – 12:45pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
The Montgomery County Law Enforcement Memorial is an annual event to honor officers who were tragically killed or seriously injured in the line of duty, and provide support for their family and coworkers. The event starts with a procession which features a combined agency Motorcycle Unit, a combined agency Color Guard, Honor Guards, a massed Pipe & Drum Corps, uniformed and retired Officers, and the family and coworker survivors. Once it reaches the pavilion, the memorial continues with many observances of sacred military and law enforcement traditions, guest speakers, and more. The public is welcome to attend as we honor the fallen and injured officers of our community. The procession is weather dependent. Weather Dependent.

MayFair at the Market
2025-05-02 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-03 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
This annual, multi-day spring plant sale hosted by the Wegerzyn Gardens Foundation will have both annuals and perennials. All profits go to the Foundation which connects nature and people.

Derby Days at Century Bar
2025-05-02 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Century Bar, 10 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
This year, we’re extending our Kentucky Derby celebration to two days. Join us on Friday and Saturday for the 151st Kentucky Derby!
MAY 2nd . FIRST FRIDAY LILIES FOR THE FILLIES3pm – 7pm The Kentucky Oaks, playfully called ‘Lilies for the Fillies,’ is a celebrated springtime race at Churchill Downs, where the fastest three-year-old fillies compete amid a sea of pink. Beyond the pageantry, it’s also a heartfelt fundraiser, supporting breast cancer awareness and honoring survivors with every stride toward the finish line.
– Watch the traditional Friday races with us.– Enjoy an exclusive Oaks Lily cocktail (Friday only). – Show your passion, and put on some pink! – $1 of every drink purchased will be donated to Pink Ribbon Good.. . . . . . . .
MAY 3rd . 151st KENTUCKY DERBY3pm – 8:30pmDon your Derby finery and join us for the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby! We’ll provide the big screen tvs, so you can catch all the action.
– Per tradition, the mint juleps will be flowing.– Enter our Derby Dazzle Hat Showdown. Bring your boldest brims, and you could win a prize!– Other games, prizes, and festivities will be going on for the duration

First Friday
2025-05-02 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Downtown Dayton
The beginning of every month starts with a bang in downtown Dayton. First Friday is a free art hop featuring exhibit openings at the galleries, along with a variety of entertainment options, arts demonstrations, live music and more. Add to that everything going on at the restaurants, bars, nightclubs, theaters, comedy club, movie theater and more that make up the downtown mix. First Friday is presented by the Downtown Dayton Partnership. For more info and specific event details, visit the First Friday Facebook page. 224-1518.

Front Street Art Hop
2025-05-02 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-03 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Art, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have a NEW ART HOP SCHEDULE!! Join us every First Friday & the Saturday after for our monthly art hops. FRIDAY, 5PM – 9PM Explore art studios, shops, and galleries across campus! Live demonstrations, gallery openings, and new work on display by more than 150 artists! Meet our artists, learn about their work, or sign up to take a class! Don’t just see art, live it! Kool Beanz Cafe is open! Order at the tent and step inside to warm up while your made-to-order treat is prepared! SATURDAY, 11AM – 4PM Saturday after is your chance to visit what you couldn’t fit in on Friday! Of course, Kool Beanz Cafe will have things fired up and ready to make your lunch fresh.

ARTeBRATION
2025-05-02 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
It’s back, it’s big and we want you to help us celebrate Dayton’s art community at our Annual ARTeBRATION! We get the weekend started on Friday night when street artists from across the country including Mike Giant take to the mural wall in the courtyard and back dock to begin mapping out their large-scale murals for the Brick City Mural Festival – Dayton’s largest mural event! The fun doesn’t stop there! Just inside our three industrial buildings you will find nearly 100 open art studios, galleries, and boutiques! MEET HUNDREDS OF ARTISTS! Come back Saturday for the outdoor season kick off! Here is just SOME of what you can expect starting at 11AM! FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES Become an archaeologist!! Boonshoft Museum of Discovery invites kiddos to dig up ancient ceramics, piece them together, and find clues about the past! FREE Spin Art T-shirts Kids Korner – arts and crafts at select studios Scavenger Hunt! – your chance to win a $150 Front Street Gift Card! LIVE MUSIC Ludlow, the Band, @ Levitt Pavilion, Dayton Music Tent (Sat 12-4pm) Live DJs, @backdock visit frontstreet.art for the schedule LIVE ART DEMONSTRATIONS Brick City Mural Festival Raku Firing with Mudman Glass blowing Demonstrations – AV Glass, Ohio Valley Glass Nearly 100 art studios and galleries OPEN across the complex! DAYTON FOOD TRUCK RALLY – BrunchFest NEW THIS YEAR!!! The Dayton Food Truck Rally comes to Front Street! 10-12 different trucks to choose from! BEER GARDEN Fifth Street BrewPub OUTDOOR MARKET local art, handmade goodies, antiques, vintageware, and more!

Guided Downtown Dayton historic walking tours
2025-05-02 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Arcade, 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Many of the places that helped make Dayton a center of innovation were lost to history, while others survived and adapted, representing the city’s spirit of revitalization. Some of the city’s distinctive and significant structures were demolished, while others, including the Dayton Arcade and Centre City Building, saw challenging times but now await redevelopment. Explore and learn about the diverse selection of retail, industrial, entertainment, and residential sites on this guided walking tour of Downtown Dayton.
Tours are available on Fridays beginning May 2 and run through October 2025. The cost is $10 per person and reservations are required to attend.
Our guided downtown walking tours will launch promptly at 5:30 p.m. from the Dayton Arcade entrance on Fourth Street. This 90-minute, 1.5-mile tour may be deemed strenuous by some, and patrons should be able to walk/navigate city sidewalks and streets. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a water bottle if needed. Tours will launch rain or shine, except in the event of thunder or lightning.

Life Is Wine-derful
2025-05-02 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Sip your way into spring at our LIFE IS WINE-DERFUL wine tasting event in the Schuster Center Wintergarden! Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or just enjoy the occasional glass, this event offers something for every palate. Treat yourself or surprise someone special to an evening of music and gourmet bites while you sip your way through spring! Each ticket includes a souvenir glass with a welcome pour, light bites, and unlimited samples of more than 30 wines. Plus, you can purchase your favorite of the night from the retail station! Must be 21 years of age or older to participate. IDs will be checked upon arrival.

Exhibit: Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled
2025-05-03 | 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.

Farmers Market Opening
2025-05-03 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Local growers, along with many new artisans, will join the year-round vendors for one of Dayton’s most unique shopping experiences. You’ll find all your favorite seasonal produce, delicious prepared-food, and handcrafted specialty items all season long. Open on both Saturday and Sunday through October 26th.

Dayton Public Schools All-City Arts Festival
2025-05-03 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Dayton Public Schools All-City Arts Festival
11:00am – 2:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Join us for an exciting afternoon as Dayton Public Schools presents the All-City Arts Festival! Arts students across the district will be performing as well as displaying artwork and art demonstrations. Dayton Speaks winners will be performing their winning works and there will be a community chalk drawing. Food trucks and other vendors will also be participating. Bring your lawn chair and plan on spending a wonderful time eating and enjoying the many talents of K-12 Arts students! Weather Dependent.
