Downtown Dayton Partnership

CURIO Lunch Box
2024-06-06 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | 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 Lunch Box provides free lunchtime entertainment Tuesdays-Thursdays from noon to 2 p.m., including Trivia Tuesdays, Workout Wednesdays, and Unplugged Thursdays.
Bring your friends and coworkers for a midday break outside!
Similar to the former “The Square Is Where” programming, CURIO Lunch Box features free lunchtime entertainment from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays each week during the summer months.
Food vendors also set up on Courthouse Square each weekday, allowing downtown workers and others to grab lunch from a vendor or a downtown restaurant and take in the entertainment while enjoying the outdoors downtown.
Find a full schedule of upcoming entertainment at https://downtowndayton.org/things-to-do/curio/

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiters Kayak Solutions
2024-06-06 16:00 - 20:00, 2024-06-07 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 Taiters Kayak Solutions
4:00pm – 8:00pm
AGE: 14 and up | $12.00
Paddle under the fountains with Taiters 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. Taiters 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
2024-06-06 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.

Parking Lot Party
2024-06-06 17:30 - 19:30 | 230 Webster St.
Join us for an unforgettable “Parking Lot Party” before the Dayton Dragons game on June 6th at the 230 Webster Street parking lot! From 5:30 -7:30 PM enjoy FREE mouth-watering food and refreshing drinks from Sueno and Warped Wing, while a live DJ sets the perfect vibe for a bubble party extravaganza that kids will love. Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere, connect with fellow fans, and make lasting memories with family and friends. Don’t miss out on the ultimate pre-game celebration—mark your calendars and bring your excitement for a fantastic time!

Skeleton Dust presents an art opening by Sydney Joslin-Knapp
2024-06-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Skeleton Dust Records, 133 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Skeleton Dust is excited to feature the colorful and stimulating works of local artist Sydney Joslin-Knapp for our June art opening. Live DJing courtesy of J[REDACTED] as well. Come out for a fun night of sights and sounds! Sydney’s work will be hanging in the shop through the months of June and July.

Motherfolk w/ Gem Series Opener: Matt Rouch & the Noise Upstairs
2024-06-06 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Serious songs from goofy people. That’s what you can expect from diverse, Midwest indie-rockers, Motherfolk. What started out as a writing project among two college friends turned into a fully realized band untethered to genres, with an endlessly bright future.
Composed of Bobby Paver and Nathan Dickerson on vocals and guitar, bassist Clayton Allender, drummer Ethan Wescott, and Karlie Dickerson on keys Motherfolk are not only bandmates, but best friends. The band’s close-knit relationship allows each member to be their most authentic self, leaving every ounce of their souls to be poured into each song and high-energy performance.
Despite their light-hearted, groovy-rock sound Motherfolk is dedicated to creating a much deeper connection with their fans. They don’t shy away from the taboo, taking on heavy topics with a light heart. The results provide us with music you can dance to, whose impact is felt long after the song has ended.
The band’s quirky friendship and social media posts originally drew fans in, but their connection to the music kept those fans around. Since their formation Motherfolk has been on a steady upward trajectory, amassing well over 5 million Spotify streams on their three studio albums and selling out shows while touring heavily across the United States.
matt rouch & the noise upstairs
Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: Matt Rouch & The Noise Upstairs
Matt Rouch & The Noise Upstairs originally formed in Denver when singer-songwriter Matt Rouch moved there in 2015. The band quickly rose to prominence in Colorado with their music being described as James Taylor meets the Fleet Foxes. The band won Best Country Band in Denver by 303 Magazine in 2018, and Rouch himself won an IMEA music award that same year for Folk Song of the Year, for his song Adelaide.
When he moved to Cincinnati in 2022 he formed a new iteration of the group and kept the playing style – a folk rock, alternative country band – or “y’all-ternative” as it’s been described by some. When he met Greta Propp, another newcomer to Cincy, who’s fiddling chops were some of the best he had heard, Rouch knew it was time to fill out the group and get the ball rolling with the Cincinnati version of Matt Rouch & The Noise Upstairs.

Dayton Dragons vs. Lansing Lugnuts
2024-06-06 19:05, 2024-06-07 19:05 | 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.

Girls Night! The Musical
2024-06-06 19:30 | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
GIRLS NIGHT! THE MUSICAL has been thrilling audiences and earning rave reviews since its sensational Off-Broadway debut. This touching and hilarious “tell-it-like-it-is” musical takes audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of female friends. Audience members can’t help but laugh, cry and sing and dance in the aisles! Follow five friends as they visit their past, celebrate their present, and look to the future on a wild and hilarious night out… and you’ll recognize yourself in each of them! Described as “’Desperate Housewives’ meets Mamma Mia” (Applause Magazine), and “As funny and outrageous as ‘Sex and the City’!” (The Advocate). GIRLS NIGHT is bursting with energy and packed with hits “Lady Marmalade,” “It’s Raining Men,” “Man I Feel Like A Woman,” “I Will Survive” and more.

Jazz at Gather
2024-06-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Gather by Ghostight, 37 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Every Thursday evening, Gather at the Dayton Arcade hosts live jazz from 7:30-9:30pm.
1st Thursdays – The Kelli Campbell Quartet OR The Blue Note Collective
2nd Thursdays – The Erik Augis Trio
3rd Thursdays – Puzzle of Light
4th Thursdays – The Patricia Berg Trio

Exhibit: What’s New?
2024-06-07, 2024-06-08 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
As part of Dayton Metro Library’s celebration of Juneteenth, the Library welcomes a traveling exhibit, What’s New?, from the African American Visual Artists Guild (AAVAG), that will be on display in the 2nd Floor Gallery of the Main Library through Thursday, June 30.
What’s New? is the fourth project for the AAVAG under their Exposition Through Art Program (ETAP), which celebrates the ideas, places, personalities, and facts of the AAVAG community. What’s New? specifically focuses on both a visual and written view of its artists – representing “what is new” in their lives, the community they live in, their world of art, and/or any new viewpoints the artists may have developed regarding social, political, and religious ideals.
Additionally, DML will host Artists Talk at Bassani Theater on Thursday, June 13, from 6-8:30 pm at the Main Library, in the Bassani Theater Off Third, 3rd Floor. AAVAG artists Andrea Cummings, Nathan Connor, Clarice Moore, and Cedric McGhee will discuss the various themes found in their artwork that is included in the AAVAG’s traveling exhibit. Moderated by DML’s Karen D. Brame from Special Collections, this program is for all ages.
For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

Bookmobile at the Market
2024-06-07 11:00 - 13:30 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Visit the Market on June 7th and 21st this month to visit with the Dayton Public Library’s Bookmobile.

Exhibit: Katherine Kadish & David Leach: Crossroads
2024-06-07 11:00 - 18:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present new and recent work by two of the area’s most esteemed artists, each and together exploring recent “crossroads” in their lives. The exhibition will feature Kadish’s evocative monotype and painted colorscapes paired with Leach’s abstracted landscape, architecture, and interior drawings and prints; as well as two new monotypes the artists created collaboratively for the exhibition.
Both artists have exhibited widely and are featured in prominent public and private collections all over the world. Kadish is based in Yellow Springs and often collaborates with Lisa Mackie, Master Prints, NY. Leach is based in Dayton, is Emeritus Professor, Wright State University, and an active member of the Dayton Printmakers Co-op.
In conjunction with the exhibition, a selection of monotypes and prints by the artists will be available for purchase in The CoSHOP Pop-up Print Shop.

Exhibit: Andy Snow: Time Mends, Space Blends
2024-06-07 11:00 - 18:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Contemporary Dayton presents a series of blended photographs from the Flood of 1913 and present day Dayton, Ohio by Dayton-based artist, Andy Snow.
Exhibit on display through August 10.

Exhibit: Tess Cortés: Vanishing Point
2024-06-07 11:00 - 18:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Using digitized family movies, photographs, and computer-generated 3D models of heirloom objects, Cortés invites viewers to contemplate the intersection of memory, perception, and the passage of time. Both recollection and imagination, Vanishing Point’s never-ending scroll along the screen symbolizes the convergence of past and present.
In conjunction with the exhibition, the artist has also produced a limited edition video print available for purchase in The CoSHOP Pop-up Print Shop.
Tess Cortés is an award-winning Dayton-based digital media artist and Instructor of Motion Design at the Modern College of Design, Kettering.
Work on display through August 10, 2024.

Assembling an Herb Basket
2024-06-07 11:30 - 12:30 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join Betty Hoevel, Five Rivers MetroParks Education Coordinator as she shows you which herbs to select and how to plant an herb basket to use at home.

JAM Foodie Tour
2024-06-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Sueno, 607 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
JAM Foodie Tours are currently walking, talking, and eating on select Fridays and Saturdays in June and July @3:00p starting at Sueño. Every tour varies slightly, but aims to be wrapping up around 5:30-6:00p. Tickets are $100 per person.

JAM Foodie Tours strives to create a unique, communal culinary experience that feeds your mind and belly. Experience our local community while sharing food, exploring culture, and discovering history. Our goal is to create a business that supports and grows the fantastic food and culinary operations in Dayton, as well as enhance the economic development of the streets where we will walk and eat.

What’s Included

Tour guide
Scenic walking route
6-ish samples of food and/or drinks at various establishments in and around the Oregon District.
Education and history about the places we eat at and some of the places we walk by.

The International Peace Museum 20th Anniversary Museum Reunion Party
2024-06-07 17:00 - 19:00 | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Although we don’t look our age, the Peace Museum is about to turn 20 years old, and we’re celebrating on the First Friday of June! It will be a great mix of old and new, plus a look back at how it got started in 2004.

Peace Museum 20th Birthday
2024-06-07 17:00 - 20:00 | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join the museum’s 20th birthday celebration for a day full of celebrating, meeting old friends, exchanging stories, and learning about new programs in the works. Free event! 5 to 8 p.m.

“Alchemic Configurations” works by David Brand
2024-06-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The Front Street Gallery proudly presents stunning, handcrafted jewelry and sculptures by nationally recognized jeweler and blacksmith David Brand. David is the recipient of the 2023 Life in the City’s “Best in Show”award. David’s work is on display June 7th – 16th in the Front Street Gallery. The Gallery is open during art hops and by appointment.

Front Street Art Hop
2024-06-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Explore studios, galleries, shops and boutiques right in the heart of Dayton’s Arts District! Visit with more than 250+ artists, creatives and curators. This month the Front Street Gallery is proud to feature the work of David Brand.
Grab a bite to eat from Kool Beanz Cafe or one of our visiting food trucks while enjoying live music from Nasty Bingo in the courtyard.
Front Street is a family and pet friendly community! Arthops at Front Street are free to attend. Our campus offers free, lit parking. Visit frontstreet.art for more information.

JUKO Artist Reception
2024-06-07 18:00 - 20:30 | Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Artist Reception

’90s Night featuring The Wet Bandits
2024-06-07 18:00 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Summer Music series
90’s Night featuring The Wet Bandits
6:00pm – 9:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
“You Oughta Know” that RiverScape will be having an exciting ’90s Night on June 7th from 6 to 9 PM, featuring Columbus band, The Wet Bandits! It will be a fun night of nostalgic hits, dancing and more. Beer, wine, cocktails and snacks will be available for purchase from the Cafe. McNasty’s food truck will also be onsite, offering delicious burgers and more. Admission is FREE! Special thanks to the Jack W. & Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation and Enterprise Roofing for their support of the RiverScape Summer Music Series this season. Weather Dependent.

Artist Talk: Tess Cortés
2024-06-07 18:30 - 20:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States

Jordy Searcy
2024-06-07 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Jordy Searcy is a Louisiana born, Nashville sharpened singer/songwriter, known across the country for jaw-dropping lyrics, stunning vocals, and intricate guitar work – all packaged in intimate authenticity and approachable hooks & production. With over 700 shows under his belt, over 1,000 songs written including cuts & co-writes with arena-sized artists, an appearance on The Voice, and over 51 million streams on his own music, Jordy has made quite the mark for an artist with only two album releases.
In February 2020, one month before the world shut down, Jordy released “Love? Songs” – his debut full-length album packed with the lyrical and emotional depth of Randy Newman and the pop mastery and ingenuity of Olivia Rodrigo. Shows in major markets were selling out, and a promising album cycle was about to bloom.
Then, as we know, the entertainment and touring industry came to a halt. Jordy responded in the only way he knew how, by converting his touring van into his home, and driving down the California coast from Oregon to San Diego to surf and write a new album.
Three hundred and eighty-seven songs later, the resulting record “Daylight” is his most exciting, mature, and adventurous work to date-with influences like Paul Simon, Pinegrove, Taylor Swift’s “Folklore” album, and Phoebe Bridgers. The album maintains a theme of gleaming goodness from hard situations. “This is the hardest I’ve ever worked on an album. I think this really is the record I’ve been trying to make since l first started writing songs, and I believe in these songs so much.”
With the Tik Tok-viral lead single “Molly” earning over 100k streams and major Spotify playlist support in its first week, the upcoming album promises excitement with each new song. It’s not all internet hype though. Jordy played 40+ shows on his Fall 2021 tour, complete with pin-drop VIP experience acoustic sets and high energy light shows.

Cab Grass Concert Series: Slippery Creek
2024-06-07 19:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Cab Grass is proud to present Slippery Creek on June 7th as part of our 2024 Roots and Heritage concert series happening on the First Friday of every month at the Yellow Cab Tavern!
Getting things warmed up, join us for The Shady Pine Jam featuring special guests and featured artists to make for a whole evening of live Bluegrass, Folk, and Americana music!
Cover starts at 7pm, music starts at 8pm and tickets are $9 in advance and $12 at the doors.
*All ages welcome with a guardian.
Presale tickets available at https://ten-high-productions.square.site/**Discounted presale tickets end at Midnight on June 6th.
Yellow Cab’s resident truck, The Pizza Bandit, will be set up and serving through 11pm.

New World Symphony
2024-06-07 19:30 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
DPAA honors Black Music Month by celebrating African American musical traditions. Florence Price, the first Black woman to receive national attention as a symphonic composer, blends Joplin-esque ballroom and ragtime idioms into her Dances. Dvořák’s New World Symphony embraces Black folk music, fusing it with the composer’s Bohemian heritage. On the second half of the program, a community choir joins the orchestra to recognize and recount the African American experience in song.

Superior Donuts
2024-06-07 20:00 | Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, OH, 45410, USA
Arthur Przybyszewski, a former 1960s radical, owns a rundown donut shop in Chicago’s Uptown. His only employee, an energetic but troubled young African American assistant, Franco, wants to update the establishment with lively music and healthy menu options. The writing is on the wall that things are going to change – maybe even for the better. Superior Donuts explores the challenges of embracing the past, and the redemptive power of friendship.
