Downtown Dayton Partnership

Karaoke
2025-03-13 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-03-27 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-24 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-29 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-01 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-05-22 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-02-20 18:30 - 21:30, 2025-04-17 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Detroit) and 2 more dates
Join us for Karaoke Thursdays at The Dayton Beer Company, hosted by Limelight Entertainment from 6:30 p.m.-9:30p.m. Cheers!

I Think You Should Leave – Trivia!
2025-05-29 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Little Fish Brewing Company, 116 Webster St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Co-Founder and Head Brewer Sean White is back in Dayton hosting another round of ITYSL TRIVIA! Put on your best Dan Flashes shirt and get READY to have Dylan’s burger, get your laptop smashed by chunky, and steal your date’s loaded nachos!

Dayton Dragons vs. West Michigan Whitecaps
2025-04-22 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.

Open Mic Night
2025-05-29 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Open Mic Night – sign up online, then show up and show out.

Music Bingo Thursdays
2025-03-20 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Trolley Stop, 530 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
We have music bingo every Thursday! It’s free to play, lots of fun, hosted by KG, and there are prizes galore. Come check it out!

Concert For Peace Conducted By Marin Alsop
2025-05-29 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime musical event that unites cultures and celebrates the power of peace. World-renowned conductor Marin Alsop joins forces with the Sarajevo Philharmonic and the Dayton Philharmonic for an extraordinary evening. Together, they will honor the Dayton Peace Accords and the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, showcasing how music transcends boundaries to inspire harmony and connection. The Sarajevo Philharmonic, making their only public U.S. appearance during this visit, will perform alongside the Dayton Philharmonic in a powerful testament to the unifying force of music. This project was funded by a grant from funds of The Dayton Foundation. Thank you to Congressman Mike Turner, and his office, for their help bringing this unique evening of music to Dayton. Thank you to a friend of the arts, whose generous donation brought the Sarajevo Philharmonic to Dayton.

Exhibit: Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled
2025-03-15 | 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.

Reni Gower and Kate Santucci Exhibit
2025-05-19 | Galleries at Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OH, 45402
The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present “GEOmatrix: a Perfect Proof” by Reni Gower in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery and “Waxing On” by Kate Santucci in the Works on Paper Gallery. Gower’s “GEOmatrix: a Perfect Proof” recognizes geometric perfection as the matrix of humanity and the blueprint of the cosmos. Large hand-cut papercuts, stencil-masked pulp paintings, and machine cut vinyl decals are imbued with repetitive, geometric pattens. These tessellations, similar to decoration across many cultures, offer a calming, luminous, and contemplative respite from these unprecedented times. Working with colored beeswax and resin layered with pigments and oil paint, Santucci reveals and obscures symbols and images formed through drawing, mark making and hand-cut stencils. The multi-layered encaustic works exhibited in “Waxing On” explore themes such as communication, time, place, and the perception of the way things change, both in the short and long term. There will be a virtual artist talk via Zoom on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 12pm. Visit www.sinclair.edu/artgalleries for details. The exhibitions will be on display from May 19–June 23, 2025. Galleries are located on the fourth floor of building 13 (located at West Fifth and Perry Streets). 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
2025-05-01 | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402

Exhibit: SELFie: The Power Within
2025-05-01 | 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 | 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

Exhibit: Peace Talks
2025-05-23 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) proudly presents PEACE TALKS, our annual spring juried exhibition. This timely exhibition reflects on Dayton’s historic role in international diplomacy—the 1995 Dayton Peace Accords—and the ongoing complexities of global and personal peace. PEACE TALKS invites artists and viewers alike to explore the fragile, dynamic nature of peace: how it is achieved, maintained, challenged, and sometimes lost.

-On view May 2 – June 21
-Open Fridays & Saturdays | 12–5 PM

Exhibit: Think Freedom
2025-05-27 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Arcade, 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
We’re thrilled to announce a series of public programs surrounding the Think Freedom art installation, on display in the historic Dayton Arcade’s Rotunda during the 2025 NATO Parliamentary Assembly. This marks the installation’s first appearance in the United States.​
Created by Sarajevo-based artist Edina Seleskovic, Think Freedom is a multidisciplinary project that combines sculpture, light, text, and technology to convey messages of peace and unity. Having traveled to 22 cities worldwide, its presence in Dayton commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords.
Join Culture Works at the Dayton Arcade for a chance to view and interact with Think Freedom, accompanied by performances from a variety of local musicians.
Tuesday, May 27 through Friday, May 30 5:00 – 8:00 PM each evening Dayton Arcade, 35 W. Fourth St. Learn More: https://cultureworks.org/think-freedom-dayton/ Project Sponsor: Dayton Arcade

Paint & Sip Acrylic Workshop – Adults Only Class
2025-05-30 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Dayton Woman’s Club, 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Grab a brush and a beverage—it’s time to let your imagination run wild and paint this adorable little gnome! Whether you’re a total beginner or a practiced painter, this whimsical and fun-filled event is for you.
Join Guest Artist Nero Lee (see biography below) as he guides you step-by-step through a playful painting project sure to bring a smile to your face and charm to your walls! Plus, Friday night guests can fuel their creativity with an optional box dinner (3 entrée choices, including a vegetarian option) for just $15.
Included with registration:
• All painting materials
• Complimentary coffee, tea, lemonade, and water
• Your choice of wine or mimosa
• Optional box dinner for $15 (Friday only)
• Cash bar (Friday only)
Spots are limited — reserve yours today before they fill up!
PLEASE NOTE: Cancellations are required at least 3 days prior to the event. No refunds given after that date.

Passport to MetroParks
2025-05-30 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for free live music, entertainment and hands-on activities during the official kick-off to the summer festival season: Passport to MetroParks. Featuring fun for adults and families, Passport to MetroParks invites you on an adventure through RiverScape MetroPark to learn about events and programs available in your Five Rivers MetroParks this summer. Grab a passport and collect stamps as you complete fun games and activities for your chance to win prizes.
Enjoy dinner at the food truck rally on site and then experience live entertainment on the RiverScape pavilion stage.
Passport to MetroParks is sponsored by CODE Credit Union.
Learn more: https://www.metroparks.org/passport-to-metroparks/

Jake Speed & The Freddies
2025-05-30 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
We are thrilled to welcome Jake Speed & The Freddies to The Brightside on Friday, May 30th! This fantastic Cincinnati-based band plays a mix of traditional & original folk, country blues, & ragtime tunes. Known as the Woody Guthrie of Cincinnati, Jake Speed uses a traditional folksy delivery to compose timely and timeless songs that tell great stories with a bit of a lyrical edge. The band, built out of guitar, mandolin, fiddle, tenor guitar and upright bass (with hints of harmonica, kazoo, and washboard), has been hailed by CityBeat magazine as a “…a fixture of Cincinnati’s traditional Folk scene” since releasing its first of five albums, Queen City Rag, in 2002. HOW TO GO? Friday, May 30, 2025 Doors 6:30pm / Show 7 – 9pm The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton – SIDEDOOR ROOM All ages welcome Food truck on site Tickets $10 in advance here: / $15 at the door.

Dad Rock with DJ New Balance
2025-05-30 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for DJ New Balance’s Barrel House debut as he spins a set of dad rock to perfectly pair with sippin’ on an ice cold brew. We hear that if you hold the empty can to your ear you can hear the charcoal slowly crackling away on a freshly mown lawn. Freakin’ Rican food truck slinging their Puerto Rican cuisine 6-10pm! No cover, just rock.
