Dayton Dragons vs. Great Lakes Loons
2024-05-17 19:05, 2024-05-18 19:05, 2024-05-19 13:05 (America/Detroit) | 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: Person Place Thing
2024-05-18 | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
PERSON PLACE THING

APRIL 5 – MAY 18

PERSON PLACE THING is the Dayton Society of Artists’ 2024 annual spring juried exhibition. The call for art was open to all mediums, techniques, and styles. Any artist, 18 years or older, was eligible to enter. The juror was Stefan Chinov and over $900 awarded in prizes!

Exhibit: What’s New?
2024-05-18, 2024-05-19, 2024-05-20 | 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.

Tab-a-pull-ooza
2024-05-18 09:00 - 15:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Support The Ronald McDonald House by dropping off your aluminum soda or pop can tabs at the Market. The collection of these tabs supports many charitable activities. The drop-off bin is located at the East end of the Market. There will be other family fun activities.

Science Saturdays: Medieval Science
2024-05-18 09:30 - 10:30 | The Engineers Club, 110 E. Monument Ave., Dayton, OH, 45402
Science Saturdays is exploring Medieval Science on May 18th, 2024, from 9:30am-10:30am at the Engineers Club of Dayton. Join Mr. Frank and Fultzie as they delve into the fascinating world of medieval scientific discoveries. Discover the ingenuity of scholars and thinkers from the Middle Ages and explore their innovative ideas about the natural world.

Don’t miss this FREE event for all ages, celebrating the spirit of adventure and exploration inspired by the thinkers of medieval times. Be sure to like and follow Science Saturdays for more details and sneak peeks into this exciting journey through history and science!

Zumba in the Park
2024-05-18 10:00 - 11:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of Fitness in the Park series
Zumba in the Park
10:00am – 11:00am
AGE: All ages | FREE
Enjoy fun, effective and FREE outdoor workouts under the pavilion! Come out for a Zumba workout with Meghan Millat using dance moves to upbeat music. All skill levels welcome! Remember to bring your own water bottle and towels. Weather Dependent.

10 Year Anniversary Beer Bash & Urban Smokeout
2024-05-18 11:00 | Warped Wing Brewing Company, 26 Wyandot St., Dayton, 45402, United States
We’re kicking it in the DYT for a good old fashioned Beer Bash & Urban Smokeout – celebrating a solid 10 years in the beer game! Cold beer, smokin’ good eats, live music, & great vibes. Join us Saturday, May 18th at the Dayton Taproom – plus we’ll be cranking it up outside with the Trotwood Trailer & tented parking lot. Bring your lawn chair & stay a while!
Cheers to a decade of sharing pints & making friends – hope to see you there
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
11am-12pmDJ – Liftoff Entertainment
12pm-2pmNothing But Trebleacoustic trio featuring songs from the 60’s to present day
2pm-3pmDJ – Liftoff Entertainment
3pm-5pmBenny Hillacoustic act featuring American Folk, Classic Rock, & Country
5pm-6pmDJ – Liftoff Entertainment
6pm-8pmFreakquencyhigh energy Funk Fusion
8pm-9pmDJ – Liftoff Entertainment

Spiritual Discovery: How you can better the world
2024-05-18 11:00 - 12:30 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Discover practical spirituality
And its connection to improving real life
Dayton, Ohio Tom McElroy, practitioner of Christian Science healing and international speaker, will present his talk, “Spiritual discovery: How you can better the world,” on May 18 at 11:00 at the Dayton Metro (Main) Library at 215 E. 3rd Street, Dayton, Ohio.
The talk will focus on universal healing precepts found in the Holy Bible, especially in Christ Jesus’ life and teachings, and show how they are available for anyone to understand and experience through the lens of Christian Science. The talk is free, open to the community, and sponsored by First Church of Christ, Scientist, Dayton, Ohio.
“Spiritual discovery is about understanding more of what God is and learning to see our lives and the world through God’s all-good nature,” says McElroy. “It’s about stripping away surface-level appearances in order to discern what actually IS. Spiritual discovery reveals what is substantial, lasting, and powerful — and this leads to healing. What’s the outcome? Progress. Transformation. Wholeness. For anyone.”
Sharing examples of healing from his own life and professional practice of Christian Science, McElroy will explain why Christian Science is both Christian and scientific, meaning that people can prove its effectiveness for themselves, as fully described in the book Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, written by the founder of the Christian Science movement, Mary Baker Eddy.
McElroy will also touch on the life of Mary Baker Eddy, a mid-nineteenth century woman from New England, who came to understand, confirm, and teach what she felt was original Christian healing. Eddy herself said she was especially inspired by Christ Jesus’ demand, “He that believes on me, the works that I do will he do also; and greater works than these will he do, because I go unto my Father” (found in the Gospel of John 14:12 in the Bible).
For over 150 years, people around the world have worked to follow Christ Jesus in this practice of Christianity and continue to do so today, with healings of physical ills and personal difficulties.
Tom McElroy has been a Christian Science practitioner for many years, helping people on a daily basis through this scientific approach to prayer. He travels from his home base near Boston, MA, to speak to audiences around the world as a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.

Pride Rocks!
2024-05-18 11:00 - 15:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Pride Rocks! is a suicide prevention program promoting suicide prevention in the LGBTQ+ Community. At Pride Rocks!, participants can join in painting Pride themed rocks with suicide prevention messaging, enjoy local meal from a food truck, learn from and connect with local providers, check out local vendors, and listen to LGBTQ+ musicians.
Pride Rocks! is a free event and is open to everyone!

Exhibit: Katherine Kadish & David Leach: Crossroads
2024-05-18 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.

Exhibit: Andy Snow: Time Mends, Space Blends
2024-05-18 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: Tess Cortés: Vanishing Point
2024-05-18 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.

Draw from the Collection
2024-05-18 13:00 - 15:30 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Get inspired, get creative, get sketching! Learn about a variety of drawing concepts and techniques with the guidance of a Museum Educator while exploring the artworks of a highlighted collection gallery each month.

Each month is an in-depth study with the objects, ideas, or processes featured in the collection galleries. Each month features a different gallery and a different drawing theme. Guests will create sketch studies of artworks featured in the gallery, then proceed to the studios to do an in-depth examination of the drawing processes and ideas featured for the month. All drawing experience levels welcome!
All materials provided, but guests may bring their own sketchbook. Open to all abilities and interests. Draw from the Collection is best for ages 12 and up. Advanced registration encouraged; drop-ins welcome.

Ages: 16 and up
Cost: $25 members, $30 non-members

Story Hour
2024-05-18 14:00 | Rabbit Hole Books, 27 W. First St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Until school is out, the story hour is geared for younger kids, but will broaden to include elementary age kids through the summer with stories, songs and crafts.
Twice a month on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2 pm: April 20 & 24, May 15 & 18, June 26 & 29, July 10 & 13, August 7 & 10.

Sideshow 17
2024-05-18 15:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Sideshow is an annual two-day festival of art, music, and performance—a gift from us to the Dayton creative community. Admission is free; donations will be accepted to support the event.
This year’s visual artists and vendors:
Rainbow & AbyssJosh ArnoldSamantha FarkasKristie FisherClara ColemanSteven WuebkerKara McCrayCarly RayThe Crowe’s NestNathan MercuriAndersMiddleyak Leather Co.Kelly EarickThe Stoney CottageLeah MendenhallKatie SchwabFemme ArtisansHaus of Sequins
This year’s performers:
FRIDAY5:00 Henrik LeBoeuf5:20 SugRRocK5:40 Avalon Park6:20 Stoneface Syd7:00 Dayton Poetry Slam7:20 The Nautical Theme7:40 Lucid Wasteland8:20 Cigar Box Scott9:00 Harold Hensley & Still Life Drive9:40 Abigail Moone10:20 Debbie DeCasio10:40 Tim Gebard & The Hitmen11:20 Thunderlover
SATURDAY4:00 Chad Wonsik4:20 Ellie Brock4:45 Dayton Poetry Slam5:00 The Blind Cavalry5:20 Golf Widow6:00 Whiskey 4 Kids6:40 Phyllis Turner7:00 Evil Eye Gypsy7:40 Pinehouse Band8:20 Death By Fetish9:20 Achilles Tenderloin10:00 Never Try10:40 Windsor Knotts11:00 Haven Lawson11:20 Mayliner12:00 DIPSPIT

BRAINS Zombie Prom
2024-05-18 15:00 | Oregon District, Fifth Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
First Annual Zombie Prom with live music to benefit the National Brain Tumor Society
Celebrate Dayton Artist Arianna Holiday’s first year brain tumor free!! Special FX makeup artists will be set up in front of Clash starting at 3PM for anyone who wants professional zombie makeup. Vendors will be set up throughout the Oregon District from 3-7PM. The doors open for the Zombie Prom at Oregon Express starting at 6:30PM.
Live performances by: Arianna Holiday, VIPeach, DracMina, Dean Batten, Raivon Don’tez, Thikbabii, & Mojo Power
Tickets are available at Clash or online for $10 in advance or $15 at the door.
https://www.ticketleap.events/…/holiday/brains-zombie-prom

Jazz Night w/George Balog
2024-05-18 19:00 - 23:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Dayton’s King of Cool, George Balog, is back behind the decks on Saturday, May 18th for an evening of jazz vinyl glory. He’s spinning 7-11pm. No cover charge, just vibes.

Windborne’s The Music Of Whitney Houston
2024-05-18 19:30 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Dance the night away! Broadway sensation Rashidra Scott joins Windborne and the Philharmonic to celebrate Whitney Houston’s extraordinary talent with an evening of her biggest hits, “Saving All My Love,” “How Will I Know,” and “I Will Always Love You.”

Church of Funk
2024-05-19 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.

Skinner Pipe Organ Concert
2024-05-19 14:00 - 15:00 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from the Dayton Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will perform on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. (unless otherwise noted).
April 7 and 21
May 12 and 19
June 9 and 16
July 7 and 21
August 4 and 18
September 1 and 15
October 6 and 20
November 3 and 17
December 1, 8 and 15

Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: Spring Concert
2024-05-19 14:30 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Celebrate the end of a phenomenal season with Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra! You’ll hear some of the best compositions in the classical music repertoire by Dayton’s extremely talented youth musicians and celebrate with them as they bid farewell to their senior class.

Photographer Cristina Mittermeier: Edge Of Two Worlds – Ocean & Humanity
2024-05-19 15:00 | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
With passion, conviction, and a zest for life, Cristina “Mitty” Mittermeier has dedicated her life’s work to safeguarding the ocean and inspiring millions to do the same. She offers insights she’s gleaned from documenting the far reaches of our planet aboard SeaLegacy 1, her home for six months each year. And, in light of the growing challenges facing our ocean—and world—she invites us to ask ourselves, “What is Enough?” Join Mitty as she shares how she has come to understand how “Enoughness” can be cultivated by finding fulfillment in what we have and in recognizing our connectedness to all things.
In 2005, Mitty founded the International League of Conservation Photographers to provide a platform for photographers working on environmental issues. In 2014, with her partner, photographer Paul Nicklen, she co-founded SeaLegacy, a nonprofit working to protect and rewild the ocean. A Sony Artisan of Imagery, and a collaborator in Rolex’s Perpetual Planet initiative, Mitty has been honored with many notable awards, including the Smithsonian Conservation Photographer of the Year Award. Her work has been published in hundreds of prominent magazines and media outlets. She is a sought-after speaker, and has been named by Real Leaders as one of the world’s best keynote speakers.

Sons of April – Welcome to the Garden of April
2024-05-19 17:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us on Sunday, May 19th for an intimate performance by Dayton hip hop due, Sons Of April. Music kicks off at 6pm. No cover, just vibes.

Artist in Training Afterschool Classes
2024-05-20 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/

BootyMix Fitness
2024-05-20 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
2024-05-20 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.
