Puzzle Feud
2025-05-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | OH
Calling all puzzle fans! Join us for Puzzle Feud every Wednesday from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (or until the first puzzle is completed). Complete a 500-piece puzzle of your choice with teams of up to 4 with a 2-hour limit. All teams must sign up at the bar on the day of and teams must go to the bar once their puzzle is completed. The winning team receives a prize. Cheers!

Free concert: Sinclair Classical Guitar Ensemble
2025-05-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Blair Hall Theatre – Sinclair, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Enjoy a free concert from Sinclair Classical Guitar Ensemble
Noah Ward, director
Blair Hall Theatre, Building 2
Full concert schedule available at https://www.sinclair.edu/academics/divisions/lcs/mus/current-concert-season/

Dayton Dragons vs. Great Lakes Loons
2025-05-07 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.

Exhibit: Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled
2025-05-08 | 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
2025-05-08 | 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
2025-05-08 | 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
2025-05-08 | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402

Exhibit: SELFie: The Power Within
2025-05-08 | 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.

WWII & Beyond – Conversation with Sir Dermot Turing
2025-05-08 11:00 (America/New_York) | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us for a special event with Sir Dermot Turing, nephew of the legendary codebreaker Alan Turing, as we explore themes of collaboration and innovation behind the breaking of the German Enigma Code during World War II. Copes of Sir Dermot’s book, “X Y & Z, the Real Story of how Enigma was Broken,” will be available for purchase at the event. The event is free, but reservations are suggested.

Partnering For Peace: A Conversation with Sir Dermot Turing
2025-05-08 11:00 (America/New_York) | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Partnering For Peace:
A Conversation with Sir Dermot Turing

The Dayton International Peace Museum is honored to welcome Sir Dermot Turing for a special panel presentation, Partnering for Peace: WWII and Beyond, on Thursday, May 8 at 11:00 AM.

This insightful discussion will explore the vital role of international collaboration during and after World War II. Sir Dermot Turing, renowned author and nephew of famed codebreaker Alan Turing, will be joined by a distinguished panel including:
· Dr. Renate Frydman, Holocaust survivor and founder of the Dayton Holocaust Resource Center
· Dr. Vaughn Shannon, Professor of Political Science, Wright State University
· Jeff Kempton, Wright State University lecturer and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base analyst

The panel will be moderated by Vick Mickunas, host of The Book Nook on WYSO.
This event is free and open to the public, but reservations are recommended. Reserve your seat with the Link before.

Copies of Sir Dermot Turing’s book, X, Y & Z: The Real Story of How Enigma Was Broken, will be available for purchase at the event.

Click here to RSVP

Noonday Organ Recitals
2025-05-08 12:10 - 12:35 (America/New_York) | Westminster Presbyterian Church, 125 N. Wilkinson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Noonday Organ Recitals Four Thursdays in May – 12:10-12:35 Lunch served following each recital.
May 1 – Laura Bottei, Organist, Broadway United Methodist Church, Indianapolis
May 8 – Terry Donat, Organist, First Lutheran Church, Springfield
May 15 – Priscilla Acuff, Organist-Choir Director, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Kettering
May 22 – John Sherer, Director of Music and Organist, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Rochester, NY

Culture Kitchen: Thailand
2025-05-08 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join Homestyle Thai Bistro, a 2nd Street Market vendor as they present several tastings of food from their native Thailand and talk about life growing up there and why they came to the United State. Menu will be authentic Thai cuisine, menu is Rainbow Puff, a flaky pastry with a mixture of chicken, potato & vegetable, followed by a spicy Thai pork larb salad and then a hearty Khao soi which is a stew like dish with crispy egg noodles, chicken, egg, shallot, lime and spices. Dessert will be Thai tea custard which is a popular Thai street dessert. Register at https://www.metroparks.org/places-to-go/2nd-street-market/.

Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond
2025-05-08 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Featuring a great mix of familiar favorites and new faces from the region’s jazz scene. We’re excited to welcome the Bob Ross Auto Group back as series sponsor! UPCOMING PERFORMANCES FEBRUARY 13 –Tuxedo Junction Dance Band (Big Band Jazz) MARCH 20- Crabswithoutlegs (R&B Jazz Fusion) APRIL 10 – New Mountain Heritage Bluegrass Band (Bluegrass) MAY 8 – Jameson’s Folly (Celtic) JULY 17 – Big Gil & His Funky All Stars (70’s Funk) AUGUST 14 – Estrada Do Sol (Brazilian Jazz) OCTOBER 9 – Puzzle of Light (World and Jazz) *Bands subject to change without notice. Doors open at 5 p.m., and concerts take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Shaw Gothic Cloister (unless otherwise noted). Admission is free for museum members and included in museum general admission for non-members. Not a member? Click here to join! A cash bar will be available for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and snacks provided by Leo will also be available for purchase. Date of Event: 03/20/2025 Event Start Time: 05:30 pm Event End Time: 07:30 pm Other Date & Time Info: APRIL 10 – New Mountain Heritage Bluegrass Band (Bluegrass) MAY 8 – Jameson’s Folly (Celtic) JULY 17 – Big Gil & His Funky All Stars (70’s Funk) AUGUST 14 – Estrada Do Sol (Brazilian Jazz) OCTOBER 9 – Puzzle of Light (World and Jazz)

Community Workshop – Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey
2025-05-08 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Our artist-led workshops are designed to make community connections between our guests, local artists, and The Dayton Art Institute through conversation and artmaking. Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey Date: Thursdays, April 10, 17 and 24, and May 1 and 8 – 5:30–7:30 p.m Cost: $100 for museum members; $125 for non-members Ages: 18+ In this multi-session workshop series, local artist Jamaal Durr leads participants through an exploration of the fundamentals of oil painting. Sessions will focus on layering, blending, and texture while developing skills through the creation of personalized artwork featuring birth flowers. Jamaal Durr, a Contemporary Artist, is recognized for his figurative works that intimately blend reality and the surreal. Using materials like oil paint, charcoal, and graphite, he explores themes of identity and self-reflection through his timely narratives. Jamaal has expanded his capacity within the realm of Art, having also gained experience as a Curator, Teacher, and Muralist. Jamaal is primarily self-taught, having only received a couple of years of formal training at Stivers School for the Arts in Dayton, OH and a brief stint studying architecture at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY.

Empowered Voices: Story Sharing with LORE
2025-05-08 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Empowered Voices: Story Sharing with LORE, Thursday, May 8, 6-8 pm, Main Library, Community Room A: Patrons are invited to a storytelling session hosted by Gem City Selfie Museum in partnership with LORE (an organization in Dayton that teaches storytelling workshops and hosts storytelling events). Patrons will share personal experiences related to mental health with tools and a space to help them craft their own story. (All Ages)

Karaoke
2025-05-08 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Detroit) | OH
Join us for Karaoke Thursdays at The Dayton Beer Company, hosted by Limelight Entertainment from 6:30 p.m.-9:30p.m. Cheers!
