Downtown Dayton Partnership

Dayton African American Cultural Festival
2026-08-15 12:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Island MetroPark, 101 Helena St., Dayton, OH, 45405
Experience the heart and soul of African American culture right here in Dayton! This family-friendly celebration features three dynamic stages filled with music, culture, and unforgettable performances. Enjoy live R&B, Gospel, and Jazz at the Band Shell, explore cultural and educational showcases at the African Village, and vibe with exciting acts on the Millennial Stage. With food and merchandise vendors throughout the park, there’s something for everyone. Weather Dependent.
Dayton African American Cultural Festival 12:00pm – 8:00pm August 15 Gospel Explosion 12:00pm – 6:00pm August 16

Are You a Librarian?
2026-08-15 12:00 - 14:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Metro Library, in partnership with The NEON, will host a showing of Are You a Librarian? on Saturday, August 15, 12-2 pm. This documentary honors the voices, impact, and lived experiences of Black librarians across the country. With interviews and storytelling, the film highlights the resilience, passion, and purpose that define them and the work they do. A facilitated session will follow the screening, creating a space for dialogue with filmmakers, librarians, and community voices. Are You a Librarian? Is presented by DML’s The Center for Community Impact & Innovation. For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

Art in the City: Dance Pop-Up
2026-08-15 11:00 - 14:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Art in the City Bonus: DANCE POP-UPPlus, Digital Greeting Card Workshop from the African American Visual Artists Guild – create a digital card to print and take home!
Saturday, August 1511am-2pmDayton Metro Library Eichelberger Forum Dance StageAll free!
Watch local artists perform a variety of dance, including ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, traditional, and more!
See library listing for additional details:https://dayton.bibliocommons.com/…/6a3099bf8d1b82ca9f7a…
Art in the City is Downtown Dayton’s annual celebration of the incredible collection of visual and performing arts experiences in our city.NEW THIS YEAR: 1 MONTH, 3 WAYS TO CELEBRATE!
Find all the details at our website for the ways to experience Art in the City this year, all August long! https://downtowndayton.org/…/summer-in…/art-in-the-city/

Music at the Market
2026-08-15 10:00 - 14:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Enjoy live entertainment at the 2nd Street Market. Let local musicians, featuring a variety of genres, add to your shopping experience.
Mike Sedmak: Aug. 1 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Steven Strings: Aug. 8 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tony Gretsch: Aug. 9 – 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jonathan Hamilton: Aug. 15 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Edde Osborne: Aug. 22 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tony Peters: Aug. 29 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Steven Strings: Aug. 30 – 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sculpt with Speakeasy
2026-08-15 10:00 - 11:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of Fitness in the Park series
Sculpt with Speakeasy
10:00am – 11:00am
AGE: All ages | FREE

Sculpt is a low-impact, high-intensity full body workout that combines elements of barre, Pilates, and various body weight exercises taught by M’Le of Speakeasy Yoga. Each class is set to an upbeat playlist and led by the rhythm to keep you inspired every step of the way. Whether youâre a seasoned fitness fanatic or just getting started, all levels are welcome and will enjoy a well-rounded fitness experience! Remember to bring your own mat, water bottle, and towels. Weather Dependent.
Enjoy fun, effective and FREE outdoor workouts under the pavilion with Speakeasy Yoga instructors. No registration required. All ages welcome. Presented by Kettering Health.

WOW Walk 2026
2026-08-15 10:00 | White Allen Chevrolet, 429 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
WOW 2026: Walk Out Weakness • Walk Into Freedom Join R House Ministries for WOW 2026, a citywide walk celebrating healing, recovery, restoration, and the hope found in Jesus Christ. Together, we will gather at 107 White Allen Ave., Dayton, Ohio, before walking through beautiful downtown Dayton and Riverscape Park, believing that freedom is possible, lives can be restored, and every woman deserves to know her God-given value, dignity, and purpose. As we walk, we stand together against addiction, homelessness, exploitation, domestic violence, poverty, and hopelessness while boldly declaring that healing and restoration are possible through the love of Jesus, compassionate community, and faithful support. This annual event raises awareness and critical funding for R House Ministries, helping us serve thousands of women each year through outreach, resources, recovery support, discipleship, and practical assistance. Event Details: Saturday, August 15, 2026 10:00 AM Event Location: 107 White Allen Ave., Dayton, OH 45405 Walk Route: Downtown Dayton & Riverscape Park Family Friendly Sponsorship Opportunities Available Whether you walk, sponsor a participant, volunteer, or simply come to support the mission, your participation helps bring hope, healing, and restoration to women throughout our community. Every step tells a story. Every dollar makes a difference. Hope walks here.

LeMonde Light Lane
2026-08-15, 2026-08-14 | Third Street, Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Light Lane is an interactive public art installation created by LeMonde Studio. It combines stationary bicycles, projection mapping, lighting, and sound to create a human-powered immersive experience that encourages play, sustainability, and community interaction. Four bicycles will be featured on Third Street in front of The Dayton Arcade during this month-long exhibit.
Light Lane is sponsored by PNC.

Art in the City Juried Art Show
2026-08-15, 2026-08-14 | Dayton Arcade, 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
In this special juried exhibit, you can vote for your favorite piece of artwork submitted by local artists! These pieces will be displayed in the newly opened North Arcade wing of The Dayton Arcade as part of Art in the City. Visit the art in person and then vote here: bit.ly/4vMrKu5. The Juried Art Show is organized by the Dayton Society of Artists and supported by the Dayton Daily News.

Movies at THE NEON
2026-08-15, 2026-08-14 | THE NEON, United States
Downtown Dayton’s independent movie theater has a great lineup of films showing every day.
Visit neonmovies.com for a schedule of what’s playing today!

The Photography of Jake Schneider
2026-08-15, 2026-08-14 | Blind Bob’s, 430 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
We’re excited to welcome the photography of Jake Schneider to our walls for the month of August. Get to know more about Jake ans preview his work at https://sites.google.com/view/jake-schneider-

We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 6th Annual Art Exhibition
2026-08-15 | Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The Public Reception will be held on Saturday, August 8th from 2pm-4pm.
Previous exhibitions pushed boundaries, featuring artwork that tackled complex and visceral subjects. As artists consider their submissions, they may reflect on the breadth of topics explored in previous years:
Environmental & Industrial Ethics: The devastating ecological impact of mass-production of material goods, corporate farming and the escalating urgency of climate change.
Human Rights & Social Crisis: The controversies of immigration laws and enforcement, the epidemic of missing Native American women, the cycle of homelessness, and the persistent weight of social injustice.
Systems of Control: The burden of sky-high pharmaceutical prices, the psychological manipulation of gaslighting, and our collective, increasing dependence on technology.

Exhibit: Our Fire Is Stronger Than Your Bombs
2026-08-15 | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
On February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The war continues until now, ruining the lives of millions of people and uprooting the principles of civilized life as we know it. The goal of the exhibition is to raise awareness of the war still raging in the heart of Europe. Our exhibit showcases some of the brilliant artworks of contemporary Ukrainian illustrators living and working in Ukraine, sometimes, with no power, water, cell signal, or Internet connection. Many of them have long collaborated with global media, in particular The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Zeit, Adweek, and other outlets. The 25 posters on display have been created by 9 emerging and well-established illustrators since the start of the full-scale invasion. A poster, as a form of fine art blending imagery and text, is a convenient and iconic statement, a means of rapid, shareable response to the urgent events and personal emotions they trigger. In the context of the massive information war, illustrators have become the voices of the art community, and their activism adds tangible strength to the ‘cultural troops’ who fight propaganda every day, broadcasting facts through artistic images and defending the truth as eyewitnesses.

Niki Johnson: Pillars of Democracy
2026-08-15 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Niki Johnson: Pillars of Democracy, a series of four large-scale collaged portraits envisioning Liberty, Justice, Freedom, and Forward as first-time voters from Milwaukee. Set across Wisconsin landscapes at dawn, midday, dusk, and night, the works reflect how democratic values are lived, protected, and renewed at the local level.
Constructed from discarded stencil paper and leftover spray paint collected during the 2020 installation of Shepard Fairey’s Voting Rights Are Human Rights mural, the series bridges more than a century of voting rights activism through both material and design. Inspired in part by Bertha Boyd’s 1911 suffrage poster Votes for Women, the works foreground the central role of women in democracy, from early suffragists to first-time voters today, uniting generations through civic participation and creative resistance.
Built collaboratively over ten months with the support of Milwaukee artists and community volunteers, Pillars of Democracy reminds us that democracy is not abstract, but rather something we actively build, sustain, and strengthen through everyday acts of participation, dialogue, and collective care.
Presented during The Contemporary Dayton’s 35th anniversary season, the exhibition reflects our ongoing commitment to freedom of expression and to creating space for artistic inquiry, civic engagement, and public dialogue.
Johnson is a Milwaukee-based artist, curator, and Executive Director of the Forward Art Initiative. She earned her BFA from the University of Memphis and her MA/MFA in Studio Art from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Her work is included in the collection of the Dayton Art Institute and has been reviewed in publications including The New York Times, The Guardian, Hyperallergic, and Vice Magazine.

OPENING NIGHT / Wednesday, July 1
Member & Sponsor Preview: 5-6 pm
Public Reception: 6-8 pm
Artist Talk: 6:30 pm

Exploring Feminism
2026-08-15 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
February 7, 2026–January 31, 2027, Gallery 118
Feminism feels like a loaded term that, when presented to people, often triggers a gut reaction that it is positive or negative. But what actually is feminism? Presenting feminist artwork from the newly acquired Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Collection, this three-part, rotating exhibition will demystify the origins, history and commitments of the feminist movement.
Often discussed in terms of waves, feminism has signified struggles for a range of causes at varying moments in time. Through Exploring Feminism, guests may become better acquainted with cycles of protest, self-expression and community-building for a movement that has continued to change and adapt to include more and different constituents within its umbrella of “feminists.”
No bras will be burned (and, in fact, never were) for this new exhibition featuring regional, national and international artists working in all manner of media.

Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection
2026-08-15 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
April 13, 2024–January 3, 2027, Gallery 106
Today, Japanese ceramic artists are building on centuries of tradition and taking the art in dynamic and new directions. They are exploring the potential of clay to create both functional and abstract sculptural forms with an incredible range of surface textures and decoration. The aesthetic sensibilities are varied, from rough and imperfect to detailed and refined, but all show a mastery of the craft.
Drawn from the renowned collection of Carol and Jeffrey Horvitz—including recent gifts from them to the museum—this exhibition presents more than thirty artworks spanning eight decades. Traditionally a craft restricted to men, in recent years women have become some of the leading voices in the field and several examples are included.
Artists range from innovative pioneers in the twentieth century, several designated as Living National Treasures in Japan, to emerging, younger artists. Interspersed are examples from the DAI’s collection of historic Japanese ceramics. Across 2,000 years, these speak to the long history of the art in the island nation and their continued inspiration for artists today.

Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice
2026-08-15 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
June 27–September 13, 2026, Gallery 120
William H. Johnson (1901–1970) painted the Fighters for Freedom series in the mid-1940s as tribute to African American activists, scientists, teachers and performers as well as international leaders working to bring peace to the world. It was his last body of work. This landmark exhibition brings together—for the first time since 1946—34 paintings featured in the series, drawn from the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM). This nationally traveling exhibition is accompanied by a scholarly, full-color exhibition catalog.
Of the series, SAAM states: “The exhibition illuminates the extraordinary life and contributions of Johnson, an artist associated with the Harlem Renaissance but whose practice spanned several continents, as well as the contributions of historical figures he depicted. Some of his Fighters—Marian Anderson, George Washington Carver, Mohandas Gandhi, and Harriet Tubman—are familiar figures; others—Nannie Helen Burroughs and William Grant Still, among them—are less well-known individuals whose achievements have been eclipsed over time. Johnson celebrates their accomplishments even as he acknowledges the realities of racism, oppression and sometimes violence they faced and overcame. Johnson clues viewers to significant episodes in the Fighters lives by punctuating each portrait with tiny buildings, flags and vignettes that give insight into their stories. Using a colorful palette to create evocative scenes and craft important narratives, he suggests that the pursuit of freedom is an ongoing, interconnected struggle, with moments of both triumph and tragedy.”

Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi
2026-08-15 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
June 12-September 12, 2026
Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi is a landmark solo exhibition by award-winning artist, historian, and curator Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi. Now an octogenarian, Mazloomi remains one of the most visionary leaders in contemporary quilting, widely recognized for her lifelong efforts to elevate African American quilt traditions. Her striking black-and-white quilts memorialize the lives and legacies of African American freedom fighters, capturing resilience, resistance, and remembrance through bold imagery and layered narrative. Originally trained as an aerospace engineer, Mazloomi shifted her focus in the 1980s to advocate for African American quilt artists whose contributions had long been marginalized. Through her scholarship, mentorship, and the founding of the Women of Color Quilters Network, she has transformed the cultural landscape, bringing international recognition to quilting as both fine art and historical record. Her extraordinary impact has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Bess Lomax Hawes NEA National Heritage Fellowship, a United States Artists Fellowship, and an American Craft Council Honorary Fellowship. Her work is held in major collections, including the Smithsonian Institution and the American Folk Art Museum. Opening Reception: June 12, 2026, 6-8 p.m.

Friday Night Karaoke at Two Social
2026-08-14 22:00 | Two Social, 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The weekend just got louder — step into the spotlight at Two Social’s Friday Night Karaoke, Dayton’s best late-night sing-along happening every single week in the heart of downtown. Every Friday night, DJ Blake from Limelight Entertainment transforms Two Social into Dayton’s premier karaoke destination. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or finally working up the nerve to take the mic, the professional sound system and massive song library make sure you always sound your best. Pick your song, put your name on the list, and let the night take it from there. Key Details: – When: Every Friday night – Time: 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM – Where: Two Social, 123 E 3rd Street, Downtown Dayton, OH 45402 – Cost: FREE — no cover charge – Host: DJ Blake / Limelight Entertainment – Age: 21+ after 9:00 PM (valid ID required) – Includes: Professional sound system, massive song library, full bar, late-night arcade How to Attend: No reservations needed — just show up! Tables and bar seating are first-come, first-served. Arrive early if you want to throw axes (lanes close at 10:00 PM when karaoke begins). To book an axe throwing lane before the show, visit 2socialdayton.com. Frequently Asked Questions: Q: Is there a cover charge? A: Nope! Friday Night Karaoke is completely free to attend. Q: Do I need a reservation? A: No reservations needed for karaoke. Just walk in, grab a drink, and put your name on the list with DJ Blake. Q: Is this event 21+? A: Two Social is 21+ after 9:00 PM on Friday nights. Please bring a valid ID. Q: What time does karaoke start? A: Karaoke kicks off at 10:00 PM and runs until 1:00 AM. Q: Can I throw axes and do karaoke on the same night? A: Yes! Axe throwing lanes are open until 10:00 PM. We recommend booking an 8:00 or 8:30 PM lane so you finish right as the party heats up. Q: What kind of songs are available? A: DJ Blake has a massive library spanning classic rock, pop, country, hip-hop, and more. If you can think of it, chances are it’s on the list. Come out this Friday and take the mic — no reservations, no cover, just great vibes in downtown Dayton. https://www.2socialdayton.com/events/karaoke-night

Jane & The Killer Queens
2026-08-14 21:00 - 23:30 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Get ready for a night of pure, unadulterated rock-and-roll! Nashville’s own Jane and The Killer Queens are bringing their explosive, genre-bending hard rock to Dayton for a show you will not want to miss. Since bursting onto the scene on Halloween 2023, opening for The Criticals, this powerhouse quartet, fronted by the magnetic Kameron Jane, alongside riff-master Diego Vargas on guitar, Alex Shipley on bass, Lily Carone on keys, and Ryan Greene holding down the heavy beats, has been tearing up stages and turning heads. Fresh off the Valentine’s Day release of their killer debut EP, F***, Marry, Kill, the band brings massive, arena-level energy into the intimate setting of The Brightside. Expect a theatrical, high-octane experience complete with haunting fog, dramatic lighting, and perfectly choreographed moments. From the female-empowerment anthem “Gun in A Church” to the dark, vengeful hooks of “The Hand that Feeds You,” they’ll have the entire crowd headbanging, dancing, and singing along. Kicking the night off are local favorites Knavery, setting the stage for a legendary night of music. EVENT DETAILS Venue: The Brightside (905 E 3rd St) – Inside the SideDoor room Time: Doors open at 8:00 PM | Show starts at 9:00 PM Age Limit: All Ages welcome! Tickets: $15 in advance / $20 at the door Pro Tip: Grab your tickets early to save some cash, and secure your spot!

Summer Music Series: Big Band Concert with Dayton Jazz Orchestra
2026-08-14 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 a Big Band Concert with Dayton Jazz Orchestra! Swing into a night of timeless music and the lively sounds of the Big Band era as this talented ensemble brings classic swing favorites to life. Whether you love to dance or just sit back and soak in the music, it will be the perfect way to celebrate the golden age of jazz.
During intermission, Gem City Swing will also host a FREE swing dance lesson so you can learn a few moves and hit the dance floor with confidence. Come enjoy the music, the dancing, and a fun night of swing!
Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy this FREE live concert, while taking in a spectacular sunset over the Great Miami River. The RiverScape Café will be open selling food and drinks along with alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and cocktails, for those 21 and over. The Summer Music Series is presented by AES Ohio, and supported by Jack W. & Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation and Enterprise Roofing.

American Patchwork Quartet
2026-08-14 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
August 14 @ 7:00 PM

Free Admission

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Brytus-Wilkinson Family Jazz Series

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Jazz

American Patchwork Quartet (APQ), led by multi-GRAMMY® award-winning guitarist/vocalist Clay Ross, binds timeless American folk songs with jazz sophistication, country twang, West African hypnotics, and East Asian ornamentation. APQ’s sound is a masterful confluence of tradition and innovation, transcending culture, politics, and ideology. Their debut was recently nominated for “Best Folk Album” at the 67th GRAMMY® Awards.
A southern-born roots music aficionado, Ross is also the founder of the world-renowned Gullah group Ranky Tanky. In APQ, Ross intertwines with other Grammy-winning artists: Falguni Shah, an eleventh-generation Hindustani classical vocalist, Moto Fukushima, an internationally acclaimed Issei jazz bassist, and Rudy Royston, a renowned jazz drummer whose fibers were honed by African American church traditions.
APQ resonates as a potent symbol of unity in diversity. It stands testament to the notion that, from a collage of varied backgrounds, a coherent and beautiful whole can be fashioned. Mirroring America’s cultural mosaic, APQ stitches together a story that’s both intricate and resilient. The fabric of their music is genuine—it neither feigns tolerance nor presents an overly-embellished image of unity.
Instead, each carefully chosen piece dives deep into America’s patchwork soul and shares the joys, sorrows, and unwavering hope of a nation crafted by shared dreams and diverse histories. Far from being a haphazard collection of musical scraps, APQ is a deliberately designed homage to America’s past and a showcase of its dynamic present. It beckons listeners to meditate upon our shared identity and relish in the musical threads that bind us. Just as an intricately designed quilt becomes a cherished family heirloom, when the distinct patterns of APQ’s music align in perfect harmony, the result is both a blanket of warmth and a timeless treasure.

Spook-Ghetti Warehouse VIP XTREME AFTER HOURS HAUNTING
2026-08-14 18:30 | Spaghetti Warehouse, 36 W. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
You asked for more time in the dark… now the Warehouse answers. An extended ghost hunt welcoming paranormal investigators who’ve always wanted access to this building. Important Information Gratuities for your event ghost hostess are not included with the meal price. All bookings are handled exclusively through P3Paranormal.com. Please direct all questions to P3 — do not contact the restaurant directly. Please review all ticketing policies before reserving. A signed waiver is required at check-in. AGE: 16+ Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. This is a family-friendly dinner experience, though some investigative content may be intense for younger guests. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice — please message P3 prior to the event. What’s Included (Dinner Experience) Three-course meal Soft drink or water Tax & server gratuity included Haunted & historic storytelling during dinner Post-dinner guided flashlight tour of the Warehouse You’ll dine with P3, a local historian and paranormal investigator who has conducted dozens of investigations inside this building and hundreds nationwide. Alcohol Available: Alcoholic beverages may be purchased separately and added to your tab. VIP Xtreme After Hours Ghost Hunt (8:30 PM – Midnight) You asked for more time in the dark… now the Warehouse answers. For the first time ever, the Spaghetti Warehouse opens its doors for a true extended paranormal investigation experience. This is not a brief add-on — this is hours of deeper exploration, stronger energy conditions, and more access than ever before. Step beyond the standard event and immerse yourself in a full-scale night investigation alongside P3. What to Expect: Extended investigation access from 8:30 PM – Midnight Access to multiple levels of the Warehouse Descent into the basement level — widely considered the most active area of the building (Basement access may vary based on conditions such as water levels, temperature, or safety restrictions) Attempts to communicate with known presences including John, Little Eli, and the “Ghosts of Hospitality” Use your own equipment or investigate alongside P3 and the team Group-based investigative structure (this is not a free-roam experience) Important VIP Details Dinner reservation is required to participate in VIP VIP Xtreme After Hours ticket is required to participate after hours VIP-only entry, is not permitted Not handicap accessible due to stairs and uneven historic structure Limited-access, highly immersive investigation environment Dress for conditions: expect cold, damp, and unregulated temperatures outside the main dining area Flashlights and portable seating (camp stool/chair) are strongly recommended for comfort during extended sessions New for 2026: Select dates will expand into full-scale investigator nights designed for experienced paranormal researchers seeking deeper access and longer exposure within the building. Accessibility Note The post-dinner flashlight tour and investigative areas include stairs and non-accessible zones. Comfortable walking shoes are required. Guests should expect to explore areas not regularly open to the public. Reserve Your Seat Step into history. Dine among the stories. Stay for what lingers after dark. Event Terms Spook-Ghetti at the Warehouse Minimum Booking Policy: Minimum Booking Requirements Have Been Met For This Event! We Look Forward to Having You! Event Access Terms & Conditions: https://www.p3paranormal.com/event-access-terms-conditions All Sales Are Final. This is a Live, Scheduled Event. Failure to Attend Does Not Qualify as Non-Delivery of Services

Take it for a Spin!
2026-08-14 18:00 - 20:00 | MADE Studio & Shop, 735 Wayne Ave., Dayton, OH, 45410
Have you always wanted to try the pottery wheel? Looking for something different to do with friends or for a date night? Take it for a Spin is a one-time wheel experience designed for complete beginners. It’s relaxed, supportive, and hands-on. We’ll walk you through throwing a small vessel on the wheel, and you’ll have the chance to give it a go. Expect a few laughs and muddy hands. Your piece will stay with us to be finished through the full process, including glazing and two kiln firings. We’ve expanded Take it for a Spin to include more time and more clay — we heard you. Giving you a bit more space to get comfortable at the wheel. Duration: One time, 2 hours Clay Included: 3 pounds total, divided into three 1-pound portions What You Will Learn Throwing: You will wedge clay, center a small amount on the wheel, open the form, and begin pulling walls into a simple cylinder or bowl. Working in 1-pound increments allows you to reset and try again. Process: You will learn what happens after your piece leaves your hands including drying, bisque firing, glazing, and glaze firing. One finished piece is included. If you choose to keep more than one, additional pots may be fired for $10 each to cover kiln and glaze costs. The full firing and glazing process takes approximately four weeks.

Downtown Dayton Historic Walking Tours
2026-08-14 17:30 | Dayton Arcade, 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Explore and learn about the diverse selection of retail, industrial, entertainment, and residential sites on this guided walking tour of Downtown Dayton. 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. Reservations are required to attend. Tickets: https://www.preservationdayton.com/downtown_tours.html

Dayton Taco Fest
2026-08-14 17:00 - 22:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
We’re marking 12 years of The Dayton Food Truck Rallies with special food festivals throughout the year! Come and enjoy a wide variety of fantastic tacos, ranging from traditional to contemporary, from some outstanding food trucks at The Brightside! The beer garden patio and indoor seating at The Brightside will be available for everyone to relax in during the festival. With numerous vendors offering tacos and themed items alongside their usual menu favorites, this is a foodie event you won’t want to miss! DAYTON TACO FEST 2026 August 14th – 5pm – 10pm The Brightside, 905 E. 3rd St. Dayton, OH 45402 Entry is always FREE to our family-friendly food festivals!

Kayak Rentals with Taiters Kayak
2026-08-14 16:00 - 20:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series
Kayak Rentals with Taiters Kayak
AGE: 10 and up | $15.00, $25.00, $60.00

Paddle under the fountains with Taiters Kayak all summer long at RiverScape MetroPark! Kayakers launch from the bottom of the levee along the Great Miami Recreational Trail, and the rental options include: $15.00/30 minutes, $25.00/1 hour, or $60.00/day pass (the 4-hour rental window). Taiters Kayak staff will provide participants with brief instructions prior to entering the water – including a safety tutorial – and will help participants get into their vessels. All participants will be required to wear a properly fitted life jacket. Swimming is prohibited in the Great Miami River, but participants should come prepared to get wet. Participants will also not be permitted to go through the RiverScape River Run whitewater feature. No lifeguards are on duty, and paddling is at all participants’ own risk. All participants will be required to sign a waiver before entering their vessel, and all minors must have a parent/guardian present. Regular walk-up rental hours take place Wednesdays and Fridays, from 5-9PM (6/3-7/31) and 4-8PM (8/5-9/11). Visit Facebook.com/TaitersKayak or TaitersKayak.com for more information. Weather Dependent.
Get out and paddle on the Great Miami River with Taiters Kayak at RiverScape MetroPark!
