Karaoke
2025-06-05 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!

Lanita Smith w/ Opener: Feyth M.
2025-06-05 19:00 (America/New_York) | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Lanita Smith w/ Opener: Feyth M.

June 5 @ 7:00 PM

Free Admission

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Series:

Luxid Funk/R&B Series

Genre:

R&B/Soul

Lanita Smith, a dynamic singer, songwriter, and musician from Memphis, began her musical journey in the soulful embrace of the church. Her talent quickly caught the eye of industry legends, leading her to win Guitar Center’s Singer Songwriter 4 and collaborate with top artists like Sia, Labrinth, and Post Malone. As a co-founder of Little Monarch, Lanita’s hit single “No Matter What” garnered over 22.5 million streams on Spotify. With performances at Coachella and Jimmy Kimmel Live, Lanita’s soulful voice and raw emotion make her a standout artist.
Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: Feyth M.
R&B singer Feyth M. was born and raised in Dayton, OH. In 2018, she released a single in honor of her late sister titled “Hold on Tight.” Her debut EP, The Process, followed in 2019.

Dayton Dragons vs. Lansing Lugnuts
2025-06-05 19:05, 2025-06-06 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.

The Comeuppance
2025-06-05 19:30, 2025-06-06 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Loft Theatre, 126 N. Main Street, Third Floor, Dayton, OH, 45402
As the sun sets on the eve of their twentieth high school reunion, a close-knit group of former classmates—once known as the “Multi-Ethnic Reject Group”—reunites to pre-game the monumental night. Bonded in their youth as outsiders, they now navigate the complexities of adulthood with humor, heart, and a hint of nostalgia.
Brilliantly witty, theatrical, and moving, The Comeuppance focuses on millennials reckoning with the world they will soon inherit. This play is a toast to the ties that bind us, the past that shapes us, and the future we step into together.
Recommended if you liked… Barbecue, peerless, Dead Like Me, Heathers

MVHSTA Showcase
2025-06-05 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
The MIAMI VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE AWARDS SHOWCASE celebrates high school plays, musicals, students, and educators by formally recognizing the extraordinary achievements of our participating high schools. We invite you to join us for an exciting night of entertainment to celebrate our 2024-2025 season!

Open Mic Night
2025-06-05 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
2025-06-05 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!

Exhibit: Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled
2025-06-06, 2025-06-07 | 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
2025-06-06, 2025-06-07 | 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
2025-06-06, 2025-06-07 | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402

Exhibit: SELFie: The Power Within
2025-06-06 | 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
2025-06-06 | 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
2025-06-06 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

First Friday
2025-06-06 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Downtown Dayton
The beginning of every month starts with a bang in downtown Dayton. First Friday is a free art hop featuring exhibit openings at the galleries, along with a variety of entertainment options, arts demonstrations, live music and more. Add to that everything going on at the restaurants, bars, nightclubs, theaters, comedy club, movie theater and more that make up the downtown mix. First Friday is presented by the Downtown Dayton Partnership. For more info and specific event details, visit the First Friday Facebook page. 224-1518.

Front Street Art Hop
2025-06-06 17:00 - 21:00 (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.

Guided Downtown Dayton historic walking tours
2025-06-06 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Arcade, 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Many of the places that helped make Dayton a center of innovation were lost to history, while others survived and adapted, representing the city’s spirit of revitalization. Some of the city’s distinctive and significant structures were demolished, while others, including the Dayton Arcade and Centre City Building, saw challenging times but now await redevelopment. Explore and learn about the diverse selection of retail, industrial, entertainment, and residential sites on this guided walking tour of Downtown Dayton.
Tours are available on Fridays beginning May 2 and run through October 2025. The cost is $10 per person and reservations are required to attend.
Our guided downtown walking tours will launch promptly at 5:30 p.m. from the Dayton Arcade entrance on Fourth Street. This 90-minute, 1.5-mile tour may be deemed strenuous by some, and patrons should be able to walk/navigate city sidewalks and streets. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a water bottle if needed. Tours will launch rain or shine, except in the event of thunder or lightning.

Party at the Plaza
2025-06-06 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Day Air Ballpark, 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH, 45402
Break out your baseball hats and jerseys! Party at the Plaza returns on June 6 from 5:30-7:30pm!
Brought to you by Water Street District in partnership with the Dayton Dragons, Party at the Plaza is full of free fun with:
– Live music– Ticket Giveaways by altafiber: Four tickets (two sets of 2) to Avett Brothers at Fraze Pavilion & VIP Dayton Dragons Ticket Package– Characters: Spiderman: 5:30–6:30pm & Moana: 6:00–7:00pm– Glitter Tattoo Artist: 5:00–7:30pm– Outdoor Games– Inflatables and much more!

Dayton Pride: Affair on St. Clair
2025-06-06 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Downtown Dayton
PRIDE is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. It is held to commemorate the Stonewall Riots, which are often viewed as the catalyst that began the modern LGBTQIA+ rights movement.
Affair on St. Clair is the official kick-off to Dayton Pride 2025! Join us Friday evening for a casual night of live entertainment, tasty food trucks, and drinks available for purchase as we launch a weekend full of LGBTQ+ festivities in downtown Dayton.
Hosted by Jackie O
Music by DJ Hill
Performances by Curtain Call Queens, Abertooth Lincoln, Never Try, Sage Fire, and The Rubi Girls

REO Classics Band ft Terry Luttrell w/ Eleyet McConnell Opening
2025-06-06 19:00 (America/New_York) | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
REO Classics Band ft Terry Luttrell w/ Eleyet McConnell Opening

June 6 @ 7:00 PM

Free Admission

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Series:

altafiber Rock/Pop Series

Genre:

Rock

The REO Classics Band, featuring Terry Luttrell and Michael Mesey, brings the iconic sounds of REO Speedwagon and more to life. Terry Luttrell, the original lead singer of REO Speedwagon, and Michael Mesey, longtime drummer for Chuck Berry, have joined forces to perform REO’s greatest hits and debut album tracks. With a rich history of performing alongside legends like Rush and Fleetwood Mac, this high-energy band is set to captivate audiences nationwide.
Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: Eleyet McConnell
Eleyet McConnell is an award-winning husband-and-wife musical duo, capturing hearts and minds with their enchanting melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Comprising two distinct talents and creative minds, their music is a fusion of raw emotion, introspection, and unapologetic originality.

80s Night with Retrobution
2025-06-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Summer Music series
80s Night with Retrobution
7:00pm – 9:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE

Join us under the pavilion as the RiverScape Summer Music Series features 80s Night with Retrobution! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy this FREE live concert, while taking in a spectacular sunset over the Great Miami River. The RiverScape Cafe will be open selling food and drinks along with alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and cocktails, for those 21 and over. Retrobution is a Dayton, Ohio-based 80s band known for bringing you totally awesome recreations of Cars, Duran, Bowie, Idol and all your early MTV favorites. Wear your most bodacious 80s clothes, puff out your hair and get psyched for a most righteous party at the pavilion! Weather Dependent.
Come out and enjoy FREE music all summer at RiverScape, sponsored by the Jack W. & Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation and On Par Entertainment.

Between Riverside and Crazy
2025-06-06 20:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, OH, 45410, USA
Retired cop Pops Washington struggles to hold on to one of the last great rent-stabilized apartments on Riverside Drive. Fresh grief, old wounds, and sketchy new houseguests collide in a final ultimatum.

Pride Silent Disco
2025-06-06 20:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Arcade, 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton’s Silent Disco is celebrating Dayton Pride at The Dayton Arcade on Friday, June 6th! Come as you are and dance the night away with us under the historic rotunda in the center of our beautiful city! We’ll be getting down to all of your favorite Red, Green, and Blue station dance party action! Kim L will be on the green station with EDM, Sexbox on the blue station with 70s, 80s, and 90s, and John Chapel on the Red station with modern Hip Hop, you will not want to miss this classic Dayton event! Cover starts at 8:00pm with music starting at 8:30pm on June 6th! Tickets are $20 presale and $25 at the doors. We’re offering “Group Tickets” – Save 20% when you bring a group of 10! (Pre-sale only) *Discounted presale tickets end at Midnight on June 5th. Tickets available at daytonsilentdisco.com Food will be available from Dayton Street Snacks on Gather’s indoor patio. This show is 21+

Toni Romiti
2025-06-06 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Experience the bold, genre-blending sound of Toni Romiti, an independent artist known for her powerful fusion of R&B vocals and hip-hop grit. Originally from Chicago, Toni gained viral fame while still a college basketball player and has since built a loyal fan base with her empowering lyrics and raw authenticity. Don’t miss this electrifying performance celebrating music, self-expression, and independence. Friday, June 6, 2025 Doors at 7 PM | Show at 8 PM The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton Tickets: General Admission: $25 Meet & Greet Add-On: $60 (pre-show, must also purchase GA ticket) Reserved Table for 2: $100 Reserved Table for 4: $200 Get tickets + meet & greets: tinyurl.com/37fxdp26 All-ages show | 21+ to drink Join us for a night of powerful music and unapologetic energy!

Pride Weekend at Yellow Cab Tavern
2025-06-06 21:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for Dayton Pride this June 6th and 7th!
Friday:heavyheadTybee and the Buzz$7 cover at 9pmMusic at 9:30

Saturday:Kim L$5 cover9pm
