Downtown Dayton Partnership

Puzzle Feud
2025-07-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit)
Calling all puzzle fans! Join us for Puzzle Feud every Wednesday from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (or until the first puzzle is completed). Complete a 500-piece puzzle of your choice with teams of up to 4 with a 2-hour limit. All teams must sign up at the bar on the day of and teams must go to the bar once their puzzle is completed. The winning team receives a prize. Cheers!

CURIO Social: Burgers & Beers
2025-07-24 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Courthouse Square, Third & Main Streets, Dayton, OH, 45422, USA
Burgers + beer + band = best time ever!
We’re celebrating this month’s CURIO: Social by raising a toast and a burger on Courthouse Square!
Stop by on Thursday, July 24, from 4:30 to 6:30 to enjoy live music from SugRRocK! Our friends from Koji Burger and Warped Wing will be on hand with delicious burgers & beer for sale.
Plus, play the PLINKO Challenge for the chance to win Dayton-inspired goodies and Downtown Dollars! First come, first served while prizes last.
Check out more fun planned all summer long at CURIO at Courthouse Square at downtowndayton.org/things-to-do/curio

Memories of the Homefront: Dayton During World War II
2025-07-24 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Dayton Woman’s Club, 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Take a step back in time as we explore life in Dayton during one of the most pivotal eras in modern history. In this engaging presentation, local historian Andrew Hershner brings to life the stories, images, and atmosphere of Dayton from 1941 to 1945. Discover how the “City of a Thousand Factories” mobilized to support the war effort, transforming neighborhoods and industries along the way.
Andrew will also showcase rare artifacts from his personal Dayton collection, offering a tangible glimpse into the past that you won’t want to miss.
$15 per person
Box dinners available for additional $15
About the Speaker:
Andrew Hershner is a widely respected “Daytonologist” and a walking encyclopedia of local history. Known for his deep passion and encyclopedic knowledge of the Miami Valley’s past, Andrew is a sought-after speaker who delivers insightful and entertaining presentations on every chapter of Dayton’s story—from its industrial boom years to its cultural and civic transformations. As co-administrator with Robert Roberson of the popular “History of the Daytonians” Facebook group, Andrew fosters a thriving community of history enthusiasts and shares regular content that brings Dayton’s legacy into the spotlight. His extensive personal archive and vivid storytelling make his talks an unforgettable experience for history buffs and curious minds alike.

Artist talk: Christine Gaffney
2025-07-24 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Christine Gaffney is an interdisciplinary artist who recently received her MFA from CalArts and lives in the Dayton region. Gaffney’s sculptures and videos act as intimate self-portraits and reflections of her psyche and the complexities and dualities in female identities. This event is FREE and open to all.

Karaoke
2025-07-24 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Detroit)
Join us for Karaoke Thursdays at The Dayton Beer Company, hosted by Limelight Entertainment from 6:30 p.m.-9:30p.m. Cheers!
