Downtown Dayton Partnership

Karaoke
2025-07-03 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!

Coral Moons w/ Pitts & The Vipers Opening
2025-07-03 19:00 (America/New_York) | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Coral Moons w/ Pitts & The Vipers Opening

July 3 @ 7:00 PM

Free Admission

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Series:

altafiber Rock/Pop Series

Genre:

Indie/Pop

Coral Moons is an indie pop band that formed on the shores of Boston and recently relocated to the woods of Upstate New York. When not tending to their gardens, taking film photos with vintage cameras, or drinking homemade wine by the fire, they tour nationally and perform at major music festivals. The solitude of their cabin has deeply influenced lead singer and songwriter Carly Kraft, providing a healing space to slow down and reclaim her music.
Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: Pitts and the Vipers, based in Columbus, Ohio, is a band formed by Ryan Pitts, Nick Frye, David Miklos, and Kevin Sanders, who originally played together as Bonneville during junior high. After a 13-year hiatus, Ryan Pitts reignited his passion for music during the pandemic, leading to the band’s reunion under a new name. Their self-titled album was released at the start of 2025. The band members, who share a deep connection and long-term musical bonds, are now more intentional in their songwriting process, focusing on crafting and refining their music. Their shared history and recent experiences bring a unique energy to their performances, reflecting their growth and dedication to their craft.

City of Dayton’s Lights in Flight Fireworks Display
2025-07-03 22:00 (America/New_York) | Kettering Field, 444 N. Bend Blvd., Dayton, OH, 45404
Thursday, July 3, 2025 will be the City of Dayton’s Lights in Flight Fireworks Display at Kettering Field (444 N. Bend Blvd). The fireworks display is planned for 10 PM and admission is free.
The official viewing area is Kettering Field. Due to the location of the fireworks, people will likely not be able to view them from RiverScape MetroPark or some areas downtown.
Key things to know:

Island MetroPark will be open on July 3 from 10 AM – 3 PM. The water play area, shelters, and other amenities will all be open as usual until 3 PM, when the park will close in preparation for the fireworks display. Please note: the playground is closed for renovations. No access will be allowed from 3 PM onward, including from the bike trails or from Triangle Park.
At 5 PM, the following streets will become pedestrian only – no vehicle access:

Riverside Drive, northbound only, from White Allen Drive to Helena Street.
Helena Street, from Riverside Drive to Keowee Street.

At 5 PM, the following streets will be closed to all traffic – pedestrians and vehicles:

North Bend Blvd., from Helena to Webster.
The pedestrian bridge from Water Street to Deeds Point MetroPark; all of Deeds Point MetroPark will be closed.

Great Miami River to close from the downstream edge of Helena Bridge to the upstream edge of the Interstate 75 bridge starting at approximately 5 PM and will not reopen until fireworks are complete.
Approx. 2 AM, July 4: All closures will be opened after cleanup.
The rain date for the fireworks is Friday, July 4 at 10 PM

Honoring our Veterans w/ The Scotty Bratcher Band
2025-07-04 19:00 (America/New_York) | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The Scotty Bratcher Band

July 4 @ 7:00 PM

Free Admission

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Genre:

Rock/Southern

Join us this July 4th for a special concert event honoring our veterans. This celebration will pay tribute to the brave people who have served our country. Montgomery County Veterans Services will be present, offering information about their services. Enjoy an evening of live music, community spirit, and heartfelt gratitude as we come together to recognize their sacrifices and dedication. This concert is the perfect way to start your Independence Day celebrations before you head to the river for fireworks! Don’t miss this opportunity to show your support and appreciation for our veterans on Independence Day.
Scotty Bratcher began playing guitar at the age of two and quickly developed a passion for music. Inspired by Stevie Ray Vaughan, Scotty started performing at open mic nights in the greater Cincinnati area, gaining valuable stage experience. Over the years, he has played with and opened for renowned artists such as Ted Nugent, Buddy Guy, Joe Bonamassa, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. An accomplished studio musician, Scotty has recorded with various blues, rock, country, gospel, funk, and heavy metal artists. He also joined forces with Noah Hunt of the Kenny Wayne Shepherd band in The 420 Allstars. Scotty’s album “All and Nothing More” features original songs and collaborations with Southern rocker Jimmy Hall.

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Front Street Art Hop
2025-07-05 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.
