Downtown Dayton Partnership

Mother’s Day Festivities: Special Mother’s Day Tea
2024-05-11 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Rabbit Hole Books, 27 W. First St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Last tea of the season. Scones! Whipped Cream! Jam! Crumpets! Excellent brewed tea.
A free book for Moms all weekend long.

12 Year Anniversary Celebration
2024-05-11 12:00 - 23:00
Celebrate our 12th Anniversary with us! There will be merch, door prizes, and a kitchen special all day long. Kick off our Summer Band Series with us the same night from 7-10 pm with Scott Houchens performing live. Cheers!

Downtown Housing Tour
2024-05-11 13:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Dayton
With hundreds of new housing units currently under construction, there’s never been a better time to think about living in downtown Dayton!
Find out why downtown is the hottest, most in-demand real estate market in the region during our free Downtown Housing Tour on Saturday, May 11, from 1 to 5 p.m., presented by AES Ohio, and sponsored by Centerpoint Energy, altafiber, Dayton.com, Key Ads, and the Greater Dayton RTA.

You’re invited to this showcase of downtown housing options in a variety of styles and locations.
This is an open-house style event – there is no hard start or stop time! Start your tour at any of the tour sites, or at one of the information stations found on the map.
In addition to the open-house-style tour of housing options, you’re also encouraged to visit our partner tables on Courthouse Square to get to know some of the grocers, healthcare providers, museums, performing arts, recreation, and more services you’ll find downtown. While you’re there, you can ask the downtown “Resident Experts” all of your burning questions about what downtown living is really like!
Metered parking spaces are free on the weekends and The Greater Dayton RTA has generously provided complimentary shuttles for quick transport between various tour locations. Guests are also encouraged to walk or use the Link Bike Share system to travel between destinations.
Experience the fun and convenience of downtown living, with restaurants, brewpubs, shops, performing arts, galleries and more just steps away.
Hop on and off the free tour shuttles, or see the tour on foot or bike.

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Peerless
2024-05-11 14:00, 2024-05-11 20:00, 2024-05-12 14:00 | The Human Race Theatre Company, 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
APRIL 25 – MAY 12, 2024
Peerless

BY JIEHAE PARK
DIRECTOR MARYA SPRING CORDES ^
Twins M and L have given up everything to get into The College. So when D gets “their” spot instead, they figure they’ve got only one option: kill him. A darkly comedic take on Shakespeare’s Macbeth about the ultra-ambitious and the cut-throat world of high school during college admissions.
Recommended if you liked Macbeth, Lizzie.

Disney’s The Lion King
2024-05-11 14:00, 2024-05-11 20:00, 2024-05-12 13:00, 2024-05-12 18:30 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to Dayton!
More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.
Winner of six Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, THE LION KING brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway. Tony Award®-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. THE LION KING also features the extraordinary work of Tony Award®-winning choreographer Garth Fagan and some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, crafted by Tony Award®-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice.
There is simply nothing else like THE LION KING.

Dragons High School Baseball Showcase
2024-05-11 15:00, 2024-05-11 18:00 | Day Air Ballpark, 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH, 45402
The Dragons High School Baseball Showcase, presented by Bob Ross Auto Group, is back at Day Air Ballpark! Twenty-four teams from the greater Miami Valley area will play in twelve games at Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District.
The showcase provides a fundraising opportunity for high school programs, allowing them to sell Dragons tickets and raise money for their athletic departments. The High School Baseball Showcase is open to the public and games are scheduled for various dates between April 24 and May 11.

Wednesday, April 24 6:00 PM Kings vs Lebanon

Friday, April 26 5:00 PM Lima Perry vs Allen East

Friday, April 26 8:00 PM Tippecanoe vs Bethel

Saturday, April 27 3:00 PM Upper Scioto Valley vs Pandora Gilboa

Saturday, April 27 6:00 PM National Trail vs Brookville

Tuesday, May 7 6:00 PM Beavercreek vs Springfield-Shawnee

Wednesday, May 8 5:30 PM Lehman Catholic vs Union County (IN)

Wednesday, May 8 8:00 PM Lima Shawnee vs Northmont

Friday, May 10 5:00 PM Sidney vs Chaminade-Julienne

Friday, May 10 8:00 PM Franklin-Monroe vs Arcanum

Saturday, May 11 3:00 PM Fairlawn vs Houston

Saturday, May 11 6:00 PM Xenia vs Greenon

Better Anyway “To Love Again” Album Release Party
2024-05-11 19:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us as we celebrate Better Anyway’s “To Love Again” album release with a full evening of live music at The Yellow Cab Tavern on May 11th!
Supporting Better Anyway we’re excited to welcome Ace Slite, Moira x Tino, and You Vs Yesterday.
Cover starts at 7pm, music starts at 8pm and tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the doors.
Presale tickets available at https://ten-high-productions.square.site/
*All ages welcome with a guardian.**Discounted presale tickets end at Midnight on May 10th.
Yellow Cab’s resident truck, The Pizza Bandit, will be set up and serving through 11pm.

Second Saturday Poetry Salon
2024-05-11 19:00 - 21:30 | Rabbit Hole Books, 27 W. First St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Come read your own work or someone else’s in a cozy, supportive environment.

Kat Timpf LIVE “You Can’t Joke About That”
2024-05-11 19:30 - 22:30 | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Kat Timpf LIVE “You Can’t Joke About That” is a hilarious 90-minuteshow that takes a deep dive into every aspect of her best-selling book. From her worse-than-humble beginnings starting out as an adult, to crazy exes, deaths, and the infamous “Chapter 5”,Kattakes the audience on a hysterical step-by-step ride on her path to the present-and why comedy through the dark times is what helped her survive. With the charm, wit, and ridiculous commentary we’ve all come to love, Kat is guaranteed to have you laughing, thinking, and leaving with a deeper sense of community than ever before.

Exhibit: The Artistic Life of Aka Pereyma
2024-05-12 | 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

Exhibit: What’s New?
2024-05-12, 2024-05-13, 2024-05-14 | 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.

Mother’s Day Weekend
2024-05-12 | Rabbit Hole Books, 27 W. First St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Mother’s Day Weekend at Rabbit Hole Books. Special shopping for kids with wrap stations— they can wrap books and gifts themselves (or we can help!) Friday afternoon and evening, our last tea of the season on Saturday, poetry salon on Saturday night and bring your mom in for a free rose on Sunday, along with some light refreshments.

Mushrooms 101: Edibility & Ecology
2024-05-12 10:30 - 11:30 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join Michael Goldstick from Guided by Mushrooms for an introduction to all thing’s mushrooms. Learn how to identify and select both mushroom varieties grown indoors and found outdoors, different ways to cook with mushrooms, and how to grow your own for both edibility and ecology.

Mother’s Day Mom-osa Bar & Brunch
2024-05-12 11:00 | Warped Wing Brewing Company, 26 Wyandot St., Dayton, 45402, United States
Join us at the brewery this Sunday, May 12th for Mother’s Day!
Indulge in our featured brunch specials & create your own masterpiece at our build-your-own mom-osa bar. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Mom or treat yourself this Mother’s Day
LOX SANDWICH toast bagel topped with smoked salmon, brie cheese, red onion, & capers
STRAWBERRY SALAD a bed of romaine lettuce topped with fresh strawberries, caramelized walnuts, red onion, mandarin orange wedges, feta cheese & your choice of protein
AVOCADO TOAST multigrain sourdough toast with avocado, a fried egg & balsamic glaze drizzle
MOM-OSA BAR
1 choose your spirit• Ermal’s Hefeweizen• Trotwood Lime Lager• Trotwood Lager• Peach Mango Warped Seltzer• Lime Ginger Warped Seltzer• Strawberry Lemon Warped Seltzer• Black Raspberry Warped Seltzer• Sparkling Wine
2 add your juice from the mom-osa bar• Strawberry Lemonade• Pineapple Juice• Orange Juice• Pomegranate Juice
3 add your garnish from the mom-osa bar• Strawberry• Blueberry• Raspberry• Orange• Lemon• Lime
All specials will be available at all WW locations while supplies last on Mother’s Day (Sunday, May 12th)

Church of Funk
2024-05-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Oregon Express, 336 E. 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Cooley the Curator, *Aka Pastor Cooley,* will be presiding over the wheels of steel between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Entry is free! He’ll be offering up the finest Funk, Soul, & Reggae during our Sunday lunch service! Join us for the Funk but stick around for special themed drinks and food specials.

Native Plant Sale
2024-05-12 11:00 - 15:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join the 2nd Street Market for their bi-annual native plant sale. Six local vendors with raise native plants will be on hand. Native plants are adapted to the environment in which they grow, making them perfect food and shelter for local wildlife. Many native plants also are important to pollinators — animals and insects that cause plants to create fruit or seed — which is critical for both animals and people. Additionally, native plants help clean and filter water and air. Gardens MetroPark.

Mother’s Day Brunch
2024-05-12 11:00 - 16:30 | The Foundry, 124 Madison St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Raise a glass to Mom at the Foundry’s Mother’s Day Brunch! Treat mom to a feast fit for a queen, featuring a delicious spread of classic favorites and mouthwatering delights.
Enjoy live jazz music provided by SaxTone Arrington. Sip on refreshing drinks and reserve your spot today to create cherished memories with Mom!

Artist in Training Afterschool Classes
2024-05-13 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/

Figure Drawing
2024-05-13 17:30 - 20:00 | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Dayton Society of Artists is adding an additional drawing session on the second Monday of the month in the evening. With the help of volunteer Linnea Stevens, this evening session will function much like our Second Saturday Sessions. $5 modeling fee, and make sure to bring your own supplies. Easels and drawing horses are available to borrow. Free street parking or in the lot across the street – we hope to see you there!

BootyMix Fitness
2024-05-13 18:00 - 19:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
AGE: All ages | FREE
BootyMix is a mixture of booty-centric experiences that make you feel alive and give you the confidence to take back your life through community, movement, and music. You’ll leave class with a better sense of self worth and honor your body for what it can do. Your mind will be refreshed so you can walk out into the world with a new perspective and confidence to chase those big dreams. Weather Dependent.

Bootcamp with The Unit
2024-05-13 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.

Crime Scene Crack-Up presented by Mayhem & Mystery
2024-05-13 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.
