Launch Dayton Startup Week
2024-09-10, 2024-09-11, 2024-09-12 | The Hub powered by PNC Bank, 31 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Launch Dayton Startup Week, presented by Fifth Third Bank Powered by Entrepreneurs’ Center, is set to return this September, marking the premier annual gathering for the Dayton region’s entrepreneurs. This year’s event is particularly significant as it heralds the first Startup Week under the new leadership of the Entrepreneurs’ Center (EC), following the successful transition of the Launch Dayton program earlier this year. From September 10-12, hundreds of bold makers, innovators, dreamers, and doers will converge at The Hub in downtown Dayton to be inspired and empowered at this community-driven conference. Attendees can expect a week-long schedule filled with powerful talks, impactful hands-on workshops, and vibrant networking opportunities designed to support and celebrate Dayton’s entrepreneurial spirit. “The Entrepreneurs’ Center is excited to lead the next chapter of Launch Dayton and its flagship event, Startup Week,” said Scott Koorndyk, President of the Entrepreneurs’ Center. “Our commitment is to build on the strong foundation established by Parallax Advanced Research, continuing to fuel the entrepreneurial energy that has been a hallmark of this program. Launch Dayton Startup Week is a testament to our community’s resilience, innovation, and collaborative spirit, and we look forward to driving even greater impact in the years to come.” Here are some of the sessions you can look forward to:
Nick Bowman, Co-Founder, Warped Wing Brewing Company – Keynote
Whitney Barkley, Consultant, Speakerazzi – The AI Advantage: Elevate Your Business Using Artificial Intelligence Tools
Emily Fehrman Cory, PhD., CEO, Dayton Photonics – Walking the Valley of Death: Technology Transition in Real Life
Launch Dayton Startup Week is open to all – whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur or new to the community, there is a place for you. Registration is free, and attendees are encouraged to build their custom conference agenda using the Whova app.

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2024-09-10 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series
Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2:00pm – 6:00pm
AGE: 14 and up | $12.00
Paddle under the fountains with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions all summer long at RiverScape MetroPark! Regular walk-up rental hours will take place Tuesdays from 2-6pm and Thursdays from 4-8pm, June-October. Launch from under the Riverside Bridge along the Great Miami Recreational Trail. The cost to participate is $12 per person per hour. Taiter’s Kayak Solutions staff will provide visitors with brief instructions prior to entering the water, which will include a safety tutorial, and help visitors get into their vessels. All visitors will be required to wear a properly fitted life jacket. Swimming is prohibited in the Great Miami River, but visitors should come prepared to get wet. Those renting will not be permitted to go through the RiverScape River Run whitewater feature. No lifeguards are on duty, and paddling is at all visitors’ own risk. All visitors must sign a waiver to participate. Visit Facebook.com/TaitersKayakSolutions for more information. Weather Dependent.

Tai Chi & Qigong at the River
2024-09-10 18:00 - 19:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
Tai Chi & Qigong at the River
6:00pm – 7:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Offered by Immortal Tree Qigong. Each hour-long Tai Chi & Qigong session will start with breathing exercises, warm up, and gentle stretching. You will then be guided through flowing movements mixed with short standing meditations. We will end with a slightly longer guided standing (or sitting) meditation. This should leave a few minutes to answer questions or discuss any insights. Qigong doesn’t require any special skills (other than breathing) or equipment (other than your body). Find “Immortal Tree Qigong” on Facebook or Instagram for more information! Weather Dependent.

Historical Context & Local Impact
2024-09-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Metro Library continues celebrating the 70th anniversary of historic Civil Rights court case Brown v. Board of Education with a series of commemorative discussions – the first being Historical Context & Local Impact. This program will be held on Tuesday, September 10, from 6-7:30 pm in the Main Library’s Eichelberger Forum.

In the early 1950’s, Reverend Oliver L. Brown, along with a team of attorneys for the NAACP and 12 other parents, along with cases from several other states, filed a suit on behalf of their children against local boards of education for segregating public schools, which became known as Brown v. the Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas. The Supreme Court eventually ruled that separating children in public schools on the basis of race was in violation of the 14th Amendment, making the act unconstitutional.

Rev. Brown passed away in 1961 before knowing the impact this case would have on the nation. In May, Rev. Brown’s daughter, Cheryl Brown Henderson, visited DML as part of its Social Justice Speaker Series to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. DML continues honoring the legacy of Rev. Brown and others involved in this landmark case by hosting this special series.

Historical Context & Local Impact will host a panel discussion with guests providing their perspectives, anecdotes, and historical insights into the importance of this case in Civil Rights history. Panel guests include Charlotte McGuire, Ohio State Board of Education Representative, District 3; Dr. David Lawrence, Dayton Public Schools Superintendent; and Mattie White, 1st Vice President NAACP and President of National Council of Negro Women, Inc. DML’s Karen D. Brame of Special Collections will moderate the conversation.

This is a free event for adults, and registration is not required. For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

Live Music from Edde Osborne
2024-09-10 19:00 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of Tuesday Nights in the Park series
Live Music from Edde Osborne
7:00pm – 9:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Join us at RiverScape on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from June-October for live music, food, drinks and fun! Come support local musicians, try some delicious food from the Cafe, and challenge your friends to some giant lawn games. As part of the Downtown Dayton DORA, the RiverScape Cafe will also be offering a variety of cocktails, wine, beer and more for those 21 and over. Edde Osborne, local musician, is an outstanding saxophone and flute player and always gets the crowd dancing along to his fun covers of some the most well-known hits. You can catch Edde on July 9th and September 10th at RiverScape from 7 to 9 PM. Admission is free! Weather Dependent.

CURTIS MANN: Precious Blood
2024-09-11 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-12 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-13 11:00 - 18:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
CURTIS MANN: Precious Blood

THE DR. ROBERT L. BRANDT JR. FAMILY GALLERY
THE IRA & SUSAN THOMSEN FAMILY GALLERY

SEP 6 – DEC 21, 2024

Dayton native, Curtis Mann, returns home to present an experimental new body of work inspired by reflections on his childhood attending Parochial schools, his mother’s Catholic funeral services this past May, and the challenges he faced hiding and then embracing his atheism. Using a mixture of personal family photographs, found, and AI-generated images, Mann has cut and affixed them to shards of glass to create sculptural collages. The work presents us with questions about what a photograph is, about the precarious space between the image and the object, and about the larger ideas of absolute faith, its teachings, and leaders. The work also serves as a love letter to his mother and his own feelings of mortality. Curated by Jeffrey Cortland Jones.
Mann is a graduate of the University of Dayton, where he worked under the mentorship of Sean Wilkinson, whose work is on view in the companion exhibition, Flora, also on view. His work has been exhibited widely, most notably at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; the Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, France; the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago.

OPENING NIGHT / SEP 6

Members Preview with the Artist 5-6 pm / Public Reception 6-8 pm

ARTIST TALK / NOV 22 / 6:30 pm

Curtis Mann and Sean Wilkinson in Conversation with artist and writer, Carmen Winant
Doors open 6 pm / Reception immediately following ‘til 8 pm / FREE & open to all / The Tank at The Dayton Arcade

SEAN WILKINSON: Flora
2024-09-11 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-12 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-09-13 11:00 - 18:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
SEAN WILKINSON: Flora

THE MITOSIS GALLERY

SEP 6 – DEC 21, 2024

Wilkinson’s ongoing series of photographs, Flora (2020-2024) are the artist’s response to the exuberant vitality of plants, their thrusting and thriving, their boundless energy and raw power, their elegance and grace, their constant changing, and their utter disregard for anything to do with the human world. Photographed over many seasons at Dayton’s Five Rivers MetroParks, Wilkinson brings attention to change, the overlooked, the undisturbed, and how profoundly meditative life can be. Curated by Jeffrey Cortland Jones.
Wilkinson is a Distinguished Service Professor and Professor Emeritus at the University of Dayton, where he served as chair of the Department of Visual Arts and as the Graul Endowed Chair in Arts and Languages. He is the recipient of several Ohio Arts Council and Montgomery County Fellowships among many other awards and prizes. His work has been widely exhibited and housed in over twenty-five significant collections.

OPENING NIGHT / SEP 6

Members Preview with the Artist 5-6 pm / Public Reception 6-8 pm

ARTIST TALK / NOV 22 / 6:30 pm

Curtis Mann and Sean Wilkinson in Conversation with artist and writer, Carmen Winant
Doors open 6 pm / Reception immediately following ‘til 8 pm / FREE & open to all / The Tank at The Dayton Arcade

CURIO Midweek Mix
2024-09-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Courthouse Square, Third & Main Streets, Dayton, OH, 45422, USA
Throughout the summer months, fun, out-of-the-box entertainment can be found on Courthouse Square, with CURIO serving as the hub of community, connection, and collaboration!
CURIO at Courthouse Square is the next evolution of programming formerly known as “The Square Is Where.”
Big ideas can come in small packages, and CURIO is the first step in a larger, longer-term plan to revitalize Courthouse Square. This shipping container transformed into an event hub has been combined with new outdoor seating and other touches to create downtown’s newest summer hotspot!
CURIO Midweek Mix provides weekly social hours featuring adult beverages and a mix of events at the end of the workday, including markets, CURIOKE, arts, cash bingo and pets, spotlight performances, and more.
Unwind after work – Meet up at the Midweek Mix!
The CURIO Midweek Mix brings fun, themed social hours on Wednesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. each week.
Grab a DORA beverage, socialize, and take part in this week’s themed activities while gathering with old friends and meeting new ones.

Find a full schedule of upcoming entertainment at https://downtowndayton.org/things-to-do/curio/

SWERK with MVP Dance Fit
2024-09-11 18:00 - 19:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
SWERK with MVP Dance Fit
6:00pm – 7:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
SWERK (Sweat, Work, Twerk) combines current HipHop style dance moves with lower body toning exercises to bring you one Booty-licious bod. A true “lift your booty, love your body” experience. Beyonce’s welcome. No previous dance experience necessary, just come MOVE and have FUN. We can’t wait to SWERK with you! Weather Dependent.

We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 4th Annual Art Exhibition
2024-09-12 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-12 15:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-13 15:00 - 20:00 | Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
This 4th Annual art exhibition kicked off with an Opening Reception on August 2nd and will be open to visitors every week until September 28th.
Artwork chosen by a jury panel of art professionals, including photographer Stacy Kranitz and U.D. Art History Professor Judith Huacuja, are featured in this exhibition that focuses on some of the issues that plague our world. The exhibition features artists from all over the United States who touch on a range topics using various mediums and styles.
Regular exhibitions hours are 12pm-5pm from Thu-Sun except Fridays 3pm-8pm.

Startup Week Block Party
2024-09-12 15:00 - 20:00 | Dayton Arcade, 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Enjoy music, food trucks, and fun! The party wraps up just in time to move down the street for a show at Levitt Pavilion.

Startup the Block
2024-09-12 15:00 - 20:00 | Dayton Arcade, 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Launch Dayton & The Entrepreneurs’ Center and Friends of the Dayton Arcade are excited to announce the first annual “Startup the Block”, a vendor market and block party inside the Arcade’s Rotunda and outside on Fourth Street and Pretzinger Lane. “Startup the Block” will be held on Thursday, September 12 from 3:00 – 8:00 PM and will serve as the culminating event for Startup Week, Dayton’s top gathering for new and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Shop from over 30 small business vendors, browse community partner tables, enjoy food and beverages from the Arcade’s Fourth Street restaurants and participating food trucks, and take in live performances in the Rotunda curated by Culture Works.
Our neighbors are also getting in on the action! Our neighbors at The Windsor Companies will have The Deneau at 40 W. Fourth Street open with additional touring and programming opportunities. The Levitt Pavilion will be rocking at 7:00 PM with a great set of performances.
Don’t miss this great event to say goodbye to summer and hello to Fourth Street!

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2024-09-12 16:00 - 20:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series
Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
4:00pm – 8:00pm
AGE: 14 and up | $12.00
Paddle under the fountains with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions all summer long at RiverScape MetroPark! Regular walk-up rental hours will take place Tuesdays from 2-6pm and Thursdays from 4-8pm, June-October. Launch from under the Riverside Bridge along the Great Miami Recreational Trail. The cost to participate is $12 per person per hour. Taiter’s Kayak Solutions staff will provide visitors with brief instructions prior to entering the water, which will include a safety tutorial, and help visitors get into their vessels. All visitors will be required to wear a properly fitted life jacket. Swimming is prohibited in the Great Miami River, but visitors should come prepared to get wet. Those renting will not be permitted to go through the RiverScape River Run whitewater feature. No lifeguards are on duty, and paddling is at all visitors’ own risk. All visitors must sign a waiver to participate. Visit Facebook.com/TaitersKayakSolutions for more information. Weather Dependent.

Thirsty Thursday at Corner Kitchen with Tori Lee
2024-09-12 16:00 - 22:00 | Corner Kitchen, 613 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Thirsty Thursdays with fantastic Tori Lee! Enjoy curated drinks, plates, and tracks from Tori and the CK team every Thursday starting March 14th! Specials include 9 Artisanal fat washed martinis, $5 off Prime Cuts, $9 small plates at the bar, $5 wine pours and $3 drafts.

Hispanic Heritage Dinner at the 2nd Street Market
2024-09-12 17:00 - 20:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month by dining at the 2nd Street Market. Join Chef Santiago Herrera as he presents tapas or small bites from his native Mexico. The tapas will consist of Black Bean Molletes, Cucumber Guacamole, Chicken Tinga, Cochinita Pibil Enchilada and Tres Leches Cake for dessert. Chef Herrera will also demonstrate for you how to make his guacamole. Registration required at 2nd Street Market webpage. $35.

Sierra Green & the Giants w/ Joe Waters & the Back Porch Band Opening
2024-09-12 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Emerging as a vibrant musical force from the bustling streets of New Orleans, Sierra Green embodies a fusion of timeless soul with an irresistible contemporary allure, evoking the depth and grit of the genre’s raw essence. Revered as the “Queen of Frenchmen Street,” Sierra’s roots delve deep into the rich musical soil of the city’s 7th Ward—a historic breeding ground that nurtured legends such as Jelly Roll Morton, Sidney Bechet, and Allen Toussaint. Sierra’s musical destiny is woven into the tapestry of this storied neighborhood, where her voice resonated in the church choir from the tender age of eight.
Sierra’s artistic odyssey mirrors the resilience and profound soulfulness of her surroundings. Originating from humble beginnings, she captivated audiences along the iconic Frenchmen Street, eventually securing residencies in New Orleans’ most esteemed clubs. Here, she meticulously curated her band, The Giants, handpicking the city’s finest musicians to refine her distinctive sound and command the stage with an undeniable presence.
A transformative moment unfolded in Fall 2023 when Sierra, alongside The Giants, collaborated in the studio with the esteemed David Torkanowsky, a musical luminary synonymous with New Orleans. The outcome was a five-song collection showcasing Sierra’s artistry, revitalizing classics like The Meter’s “Break in the Road” and infusing her unique essence into David Shaw’s “Promised Land.” Tracks such as “One Thing” and “He Called Me Baby” resonate with emotional depth and unfiltered passion, marking Sierra’s trajectory—a burgeoning artist leaving an indelible imprint on the soul music landscape.
Further expanding her horizons, Sierra journeyed to Nashville, collaborating with producer and guitarist J.D. Simo, celebrated for his work with icons like Beyoncé, Stevie Nicks, and Jack White. These recording sessions promise to elevate her forthcoming debut album, infusing her captivating vocals with sultry guitar, potent horns, and infectious basslines—a nod to the legends of Detroit and Memphis as she forges her own path among contemporary torchbearers.
Sierra stands poised and primed, where each moment behind the microphone holds the promise of an unforgettable evening—an embodiment of soulful melodies and magnetic performances that leave audiences moved, captivated, and inspired. Sierra Green isn’t merely crafting music; she’s etching her legacy in the revered annals of musical history.
Joe Waters blues band live music Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener Joe Waters & the Back Porch Band
Joe Waters, a versatile musician from Dayton, Ohio, showcases his talent across Blues, Funk, Folk, and Americana genres as a singer-songwriter. Inspired by his father, Joe’s musical journey began at age 5 with a harmonica, evolving into mastery of guitar, drums, and vocals. With four albums recorded alongside his father and recent accolades like winning the 2022 Telluride Blues Challenge, Joe is eagerly crafting a new EP with his band and a solo album, promising exciting new creations for his growing audience.

PechaKucha Dayton Vol. 54
2024-09-12 19:30 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
We are so excited to return to the Brightside for PK Dayton Volume 54!
Free parking is available at the venue and designated lots – parking information is here: https://www.thebrightsidedayton.com/parking.
Speakers and topics: TBACash bar
Thanks for your support!Cash donations are gladly accepted to help PK keep going. You can help grow our audience by inviting someone new to PK!
Special thanks to our sponsorsMEGA: Catapult CreativeEVENT: Dragonfly Editorial and Oregon Printing Communications
If you’re trying to describe us, this is what we say!Established in 2009, PechaKucha Night Dayton is a free quarterly idea-sharing party and networking event for adults.PechaKucha is a fast-paced style of presenting using 20 slides discussed for 20 seconds each (20×20). This presentation format allows speakers to share their passions in a succinct format, telling their stories in their own voices, with unique visuals leading the way.
This creative outlet began as nighttime get-togethers in Tokyo in 2003 by two renowned architects. Since then, three million people have attended PechaKucha events worldwide. Dayton is one of over 1,200 official PK cities.
PK Dayton is a volunteer-run event by local organizers Shayna, Mike, Ron, Meg, Sean, and SarahCash bar.

Exhibit: Midwest Americana
2024-09-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Midwest Americana
SEPTEMBER 13 – OCTOBER 26
The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) is pleased to present MIDWEST AMERICANA, a regional call for lens-based artwork. All artists, 18 years or older and living or working in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky were eligible for entry. Each piece must be lens-based (including but not limited to photography, computer edited photos, video, etc.) but may have other mediums or techniques incorporated into the work. Traditional and non-traditional approaches are welcome, and the medium may be interpreted broadly. Support for this exhibition is provided by FotoFocus.

Wine Down Fridays
2024-09-13 12:00 - 19:00 | Mintha’s Boutique, 520 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Grab a glass and shop the new arrivals at Mintha’s Boutique!
Every Friday in September is Wine Down Friday from 12-7 p.m.

After Dark Friday Fun Night
2024-09-13 17:30 - 19:00 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
A laidback, guided art-making opportunity for adults to unwind from a long week. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Due to this event occurring after hours, please enter through the Rike Building entrance and wait in the lobby for your instructor. Come prepared to get messy!
COST: $20 members, $25 non-members
July 12, 2024
5:30-7:00
Hand-Painted, Screen-Printed, Pop Art Panels!
Learn about the silkscreen process while painting and screen-printing your very own DAI-themed Pop Art paintings on canvas panels! No silk-screening or painting experience is necessary. Come prepared to get messy! Experimentation and collaboration are strongly encouraged!
August 09, 2024
5:30-7:00
Watercolor-Resist Zentangle Painting
Use watercolors, oil pastels, and more to create elaborate, bold, and colorful painted patterns through the fun, relaxing art of Zentangle mark-making! No drawing or painting experience is necessary. Experimentation and collaboration are strongly encouraged!
September 13, 2024
5:30-7:00
Notan Papercutting Collage
Learn about the Japanese art of Notan to draw, cut, and create dynamic designs with paper cutouts. No drawing experience is necessary. Experimentation and collaboration are strongly encouraged!

The Iguanas
2024-09-13 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
A fixture of the New Orleans music scene for over two decades, The Iguanas’ music is an infectious mix of America’s musical heritage – Tejano and Conjunto sounds from the Texas/Mexico border region, as best exemplified by the accordion and bajo sexto, the American South’s Blues, Jazz and New Orleans R&B, and passion of the music of the Caribbean and Mexico. Taking their cues from all of these influences and then some, The Iguanas redefine the notion of Americana, crossing cultures, styles, eras… and even languages.

The Rong Brothers, Palette Knife, Frank Calzada and Friends
2024-09-13 19:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Joins us September 13th for The Rong Brothers, Palette Knife, Frank Calzada and Friends!$10 Cover starts at 7pm with music at 8pm

The Rong Brothers – Dayton Porch Punk
Frank and Friends – Frank Calzada is a genre fluid multi instrumentalist from Dayton, Ohio. By combining different kinds of melodies and rhythms, Calzada creates a fusion of sound that is indistinguishable and genuine, all of which he classifies as “cico-délico”.
Palette Knife – “Palette Knife is an emo, indie, and punk band from Columbus, Ohio. The band consists of three members and released their second album, New Game+, on January 20, 2023. The 13-song album is a concept album about the band being trapped in a video game controlled by a malicious AI called “Plus”. Each song on the album represents a boss that the band must defeat, and each boss represents a different fear or anxiety that the band members must overcome to grow as people. The band members say that they love video games and that the band is a way for them to express their passions.”
