Downtown Dayton Partnership

Joe Waters & the Back Porch Band w/ Rachel Litteral opening
2025-06-12 19:00 (America/New_York) | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Joe Waters & the Back Porch Band w/ Rachel Litteral opening

June 12 @ 7:00 PM

Free Admission

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Series:

Tawnya & Rick Stover’s Blues Series

Genre:

Blues

Joe Waters, a versatile musician from Dayton, Ohio, is celebrated for his mastery across Blues, Funk, Folk, and Americana genres. He won the 2022 Telluride Blues Challenge and has recorded four albums, showcasing his diverse musical talents.

Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: Rachel Litteral
Rachel’s voice has been described as sultry blues with a soothing quality that speaks to the heart.

Big Band Night with The Bob Gray Orchestra
2025-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us under the pavilion as the RiverScape Summer Music Series features Big Band Night with The Bob Gray Orchestra! 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. The Bob Gray Orchestra is a Dayton, Ohio-based 10 piece orchestra known for bringing you a variety of music to make you get up and dance including everything from typical big band “swing” music, to rock music with some vocal mixed in. Come on out and enjoy your favorites from Duke Ellington, Woody Herman, Glenn Miller, Temptations, Billy Preston, Irving Berlin, and more! Ready to get up and dance? Gem City Swing will be there to lead the way with a FREE swing dance lesson during intermission.

The Comeuppance
2025-06-12 19:30, 2025-06-13 19:30, 2025-06-14 19:30 | 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

Open Mic Night
2025-06-12 19:30 - 22:30 | 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
2025-06-12 20:00 | 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!

Reni Gower and Kate Santucci Exhibit
2025-06-13, 2025-06-14 | 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
2025-06-13, 2025-06-14 | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402

Out on 5th
2025-06-13, 2025-06-14, 2025-06-15 | 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

GREAT Miami Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge
2025-06-13, 2025-06-14 | Great Miami River
The 2025 GREAT Miami Riverway Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge June 13 – July 20, 2025 Hosted by the Great Miami Riverway, the 2025 GREAT Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge is a family-friendly, virtual fishing tournament. This is a catch and release tournament only. Anglers can fish anywhere on the Great Miami River. There is no better river for smallmouth bass fishing! Win prizes for your record catch. During the tournament, anglers will use the iAngler Tournament app to photograph their catch and record basic information while on the water. All Ohio fishing regulations apply. Unlimited number of fish entries. Thanks to a generous sponsorship from the International Game Fish Association, we are able to offer FREE IGFA Digital Memberships* ($20 value per membership) for all registrants! Exclusive “Members Only” online access to: IGFA World Record database, Exclusive How-To & Historical Videos, World Record Game Fishes archives The monthly International Angler digital publication Members Only discounts on tackle, trips, charters and more from IGFA partners PRIZES TO BE ANNOUNCED! Read the Rules and Regulations below. Awards event date, time and location will be announced prior to the end of the tournament.

Exhibit: Peace Talks
2025-06-13 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-14 12:00 - 17:00 | 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

Pre-Theater Dinner
2025-06-13 17:30 - 19:00 | The Dayton Woman’s Club, 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Dine with us before your show!
Perfect for theater-goers, our menu includes a buffet including soup, salad, entrée, dessert, and beverage, all freshly prepared in our historic Victorian mansion, just 2 blocks from the Schuster Center. The first 20 diners enjoy free parking!
Children are welcome, making it a wonderful dining experience for the whole family. You don’t need to attend a performance to dine with us—everyone is welcome!
Advance reservations with payment are required.

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— 2025 DATES —
The Three Tenors
February 2, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Chicago
February 8, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Cinderella
February 14-15, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
February 16, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Peter Pan
February 26, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
March 1, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Twist & Shout
March 8, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Shamrock Tenors
March 22, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Aida
April 6, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Saint-Saens Symphony
June 13, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Guided Downtown Dayton historic walking tours
2025-06-13 17:30 - 19:00 | 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.

Friday Night Patio Parties
2025-06-13 17:30 - 19:30 | THE NEON, United States
THE NEON – Dayton’s independent, arthouse cinema – will soon be hosting “Friday Night Patio Parties” on their recently renovated patio. Beginning June 13 and running through August 15, each week’s party, hosted by “Celebrity Guest Hosts,” goes from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. and features music, à la carte drinks from THE NEON’s patio bar and food from a local food truck. These weekly patio parties are made possible by the generous sponsorship of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty.
Guest hosts for these parties include team members from Berkshire Hathaway, representatives from Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce and Generation Dayton, The RubiGirls, Discover Classical – Dayton Public Radio, Amelia Robinson & Anthony Shoemaker, representatives from various local theatre groups, and former Dayton Mayor Rhine McLin. DJs spinning music throughout the summer will include DJ Luke Tandy, man dies., J[REDACTED], and Mike7. And lastly, food will be available each week via local food trucks including Bourbon On The Street, Freakin’ Rican, Bald Head Tone’s, Showdog Hotdogs, and De’Lish. THE NEON’s social media pages and weekly newsletter are the best places to find up-to-date details about each week’s party.
In May, THE NEON announced the name of their expanded patio – “The Eichelberger Foundation Patio.” This expansion received a lead grant of $75,000 from Jack W. and Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation of the Dayton Foundation.
Improvements included:

The expansion of the ground level patio and the building of an upper-level terrace
An awning to provide shade (Tensile Structure Systems, Inc – Baltimore, Maryland)
A new sound system, security cameras and improved lighting
New patio furniture

These improvements will enhance the outdoor experience for THE NEON’s patio guests and have already created an attractive addition to a busy downtown intersection.
Jonathan McNeal, THE NEON’s General Manager, expressed his thanks for the grant. “Because of the generosity of Jack W. and Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation of The Dayton Foundation, THE NEON patio experience will only get better and allow us to expand our programming.” Besides the Friday parties in the summer, the patio hosts numerous events tied to special screenings and a welcoming place to enjoy a drink and popcorn before or after seeing a film.
This is the second grant made by the Foundation to THE NEON. The previous grant was $50,000 in 2021 to replace the cinema’s two projectors and sound system with new state-of-the-art laser projectors.

To learn about THE NEON, visit the website at: https: www.neonmovies.com
THE NEON can be found on InstaGram and Facebook at “neonmovies.”

Kyle Eldridge & the Kentucky Cowhands w/ David Payne & the Midwest Business Machines Opening
2025-06-13 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Kyle Eldridge & the Kentucky Cowhands w/ David Payne & the Midwest Business Machines Opening

June 13 @ 7:00 PM

Free Admission

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Series:

Tim Tye’s Midnight Sky Country/Bluegrass Series

Genre:

Country & Western

Kyle Eldridge, a Country & Western singer-songwriter from Louisville, Kentucky, is renowned for his Maphis/Travis picking and Western Jazz styling. He began his career in the South, where he met Upright Bassist Dakota Collins, who brought him to Nashville, Tennessee. There, they played Honky Tonks on the famous Broadway strip. Kyle recorded his debut EP in Los Angeles at Deke Dickerson’s studio and has performed alongside artists like Jim Heath of Reverend Horton Heat, Shaun Young of High Noon, Jody & Rose Lee Maphis, The Lucky Stars, Dale Watson, and Tommy Emmanuel. Dubbed the “Heir Apparent” by Larry Collins of The Collins Kids fame, Kyle Eldridge is rapidly gaining recognition in the Country & Western scene, both domestically and internationally.
Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: David Payne & the Midwest Business Machines
“Payne pours one out for the country genre we’re familiar with, takes a sip, and chases it with his Southwestern Ohio twist. It’s comedy adjacent, and that’s not what Payne generally does. Despite the similar tones, this is a definable and exciting tonal shift.”

Tim Gebard & The Hitmen, Deron Bell Band, Todd the Fox Trio
2025-06-13 19:00 - 23:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Celebrate Dayton’s vibrant music scene with an unforgettable night of local talent! Tim Gebard & The Hitmen, Deron Bell Band, and the Todd the Fox Trio are coming together for one night only at The Brightside. From soulful grooves to high-energy Americana and rock, this lineup brings something for every music lover. Friday, June 13, 2025 The Brightside – 905 E 3rd St, Dayton Doors at 6 PM | Show at 7 PM Tickets: $10 pre-sale $15 at the door Get tickets here: venuepilot.com/e/tim-gebard... All ages welcome! Support local music and enjoy a night of great vibes, hometown pride, and top-notch performances.

Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony
2025-06-13 19:30, 2025-06-14 19:30 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Saint-Saëns’s symphony is known as “THE organ symphony” and for good reason: the sweet and familiar melodies hung between moments of blazing climactic glory will have audiences at the edge of their seats. Each movement is better than the last! Leading up to this epic work is an organ concerto by Handel, which has inspired composers for centuries. Also on the program is a new work by Derrick Skye, “Nova Plexus,” co-commissioned by DPAA, the Berkeley Symphony, and the BBC.

Oregon District Neighborhood Garage Sale
2025-06-14 09:00 - 13:00 | Oregon District, Fifth Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Multiple households in the Oregon District will be hosting garage sales. Pick up a free map of participating addresses at the gazebo at Newcom Founders Park or in front of Deaf Monty’s Wine at 22 Brown St. 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. These are the core hours. Some households may start earlier or finish later.

Fitness in the Park: Yoga with Speakeasy
2025-06-14 10:00 - 11:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Harness your strength, enhance your mobility, and create a deeper connection with yourself. Join Tori for a dynamic physical yoga practice that will guide you through a breath focused flow that is both empowering and meditative. New to yoga? Not to worry. This class has something for all levels, and a variety of variations are offered throughout so you can find the most benefit for your time on the mat, and in turn feel your best off of it, too! Classes are free, no registration required. Please bring a mat and water.

Family Summer Film Series
2025-06-14 11:00 | THE NEON, United States
Dayton Metro Library has partnered with The Neon and ThinkTV PBS to host a free Family Summer Film Series on Saturday mornings at The Neon. Each screening will include a read-along video, a PBS Kids program, and an activity on The Neon’s patio.

Here’s the schedule:

June 14: Be My Neighbor: A Daniel Tiger Friendship Celebration, followed by a hands-on activity (Ages 2-4)
June 21: Carl the Collector, followed by creating collection jars (Ages 4-8)
June 28: Puppy Love: Tales of Tails, followed by visiting pups from Adopt-A-Pit (Families)
July 5: Dinosaur Adventures followed by digging for fossils and making dinosaur footprints (Ages 3-5)
July 12: Work it Out Wombats: Solving Problems Together, followed by making a whirligig (Ages 3-6)
July 19: The Wild Kratts: Wild Cats & Planet Heroes, followed by a visit from Five Rivers MetroParks and some of their special friends (Ages 6-8)

Doors to The Neon will open at 10:30 am each Saturday, with showtimes at 11 am. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Family Summer Film Series is sponsored by Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz and FLOC (For Love of Children).

The Neon is located at 130 E. 5th Street. Free ground-level parking is available across the street. For more information, visit neonmovies.com or DaytonMetroLibrary.org, or contact the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

Slammed Impulse Car Show | Ohio Indoor Opener
2025-06-14 12:00 - 18:00 | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
We are super excited to return to Ohio with our Indoor Opener at the Dayton Convention Center. Come join us again on June 14th, 2025 for another great Event! There will be Vendors, Quality Vehicles to be showcased, Music, Food, Models and more. Make sure to get registered as soon as possible because there is limited space. Ohio is nothing but great vibes and we can’t wait to see you all again.

For Dayton by Dayton
2025-06-14 17:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
For Dayton by Dayton

June 14 @ 5:00 PM

Free Admission

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Genre:

Various

For Dayton, By Dayton is a one-day music festival built around one big idea: giving local talent the big stage they deserve.
Starting at Riverscape MetroPark in 2019, 4DBD has brought together musicians from across Dayton and the surrounding communities—artists representing every genre, from hip-hop to rock, folk to funk. It’s a festival created for our city and by the people who live, work, and create here.
Now in its sixth year, 4DBD has grown from a grassroots passion project into a signature summer event hosted at The Levitt Pavilion. What started in 2019 with 700 attendees has since welcomed thousands of people throughout the years, as well as dozens of musicians!
But this isn’t just about music. It’s about celebrating Dayton’s community spirit—the strength, resilience, and creativity that define our city. With food trucks and family-friendly activities, 4DBD is a place where neighbors connect, artists shine, and the city comes alive.
