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SUMMARY:Kayak Rentals with Taiters Kayak
DESCRIPTION:Part of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series \nKayak Rentals with Taiters Kayak\n5:00pm – 9:00pm \nAGE: 10 and up | $15.00\, $25.00\, $60.00\n\nPaddle 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. \nGet out and paddle on the Great Miami River with Taiters Kayak at RiverScape MetroPark!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/kayak-rentals-with-taiters-kayak-2/2026-07-31/
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SUMMARY:Exhibits: “Tangled Up in Blue: Message & Images to Our Future Selves” and “OPEN CALL 2026”
DESCRIPTION:In the Project Space\, visitors will experience Welker’s Tangled Up In Blue: Messages & Images to Our Future Selves. Moving beyond traditional observation\, Welker is transforming the gallery into a space for collective imagination. Inspired by memory and the expressive possibilities of the color blue\, the exhibit features Welker’s recent blue ink sketchbooks and drawings. \nCrucially\, the exhibit is crowdsourced. Visitors are encouraged to step into the exhibition’s “Teleportation Station” to write and leave blue notes on the gallery walls as messages to their future selves. As the community participates\, the installation will physically evolve\, resulting in a shared\, localized visual archive of Dayton’s hopes\, memories\, and aspirations. \nAlongside Welker’s solo presentation\, the main gallery will host OPEN CALL 2026. Juried by Alexandra Franz of the Manifest Drawing Center in Cincinnati\, the exhibition offers a sweeping view of compelling contemporary artwork being created across the community in a wide range of media. \nUpcoming Artist Talk For those who wish to delve deeper into the creative process behind Tangled Up In Blue\, Terry Welker will return to the gallery to host a free\, intimate Artist Talk on Sunday\, July 19\, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear firsthand about his multidisciplinary practice and the inspiration behind the exhibit’s interactive elements. \nBoth Tangled Up In Blue and OPEN CALL 2026 will remain on view through August 7\, 2026. \nFor more information\, visit daytondsa.org.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/exhibits-tangled-up-in-blue-message-images-to-our-future-selves-and-open-call-2026/2026-07-31/
LOCATION:Dayton Society of Artists\, 48 High Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Future Is Now X Museum Group Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Future Is Now X Museum presents its inaugural Group Exhibition\, an eight-day multimedia event uniting 154 visual artists\, live musicians\, DJ performers\, and digital innovators at 118 N. Jefferson St. and 40 N. Ludlow St. in downtown Dayton. Running July 31 through August 7\, 2026\, the exhibition is curator Kimyon Huggins’ first Dayton production since leaving for New York City in 1998\, channeling thirty years of practice at the intersection of art\, music\, and technology back into the city where it began. Born from the FUTUREISNOWX Sunday livestream series launched in October 2020\, Edition 01 brings together physical works\, curated video installations from 250+ archived broadcasts\, site-specific murals created live during the exhibition\, and one weekend of DJ and live performance. Painters and muralists paint large-scale works on site throughout the eight days\, documented by stop-motion video and streamed globally at futureisnowx.com. \nKeynote: Al Díaz — Co-Creator of SAMO© with Jean-Michel Basquiat\nAl Díaz is one of the first artists featured on FUTUREISNOWX and serves as keynote speaker for Edition 01. Co-creator of the SAMO© campaign with Jean-Michel Basquiat (1978–80)\, Díaz is a pioneering graffiti writer whose current practice transforms MTA subway signage letters into anagram installations in stations across New York City. At Edition 01 he participates in an artist Q+A\, panel discussion\, and live painting at 118 N. Jefferson St.\nConfirmed Muralist — Cern (Cernesto)\nNew York City-based visual artist\, musician\, and former graffiti writer active since the early 1990s. Born in Queens\, based in Brooklyn. Known for large-scale murals and cooperative installations featuring women\, animals\, and abstract forms — a smooth\, blended style with clearly defined edges. Exhibited at the San Diego Museum of Art\, Museu Brasileiro de Escultura in São Paulo\, MOCA Los Angeles\, and URBAN NATION Museum in Berlin.\nVisual Artists — 154 Artists. One Platform.\nEdition 01 presents artists working across painting\, muralism\, installation\, public art\, photography\, abstraction\, portraiture\, and experimental practice\, drawing from Dayton\, New York City\, Detroit\, Chicago\, Atlanta\, Los Angeles\, and international communities. Featured artists include Al Diaz\, Pablo Power\, Kimyon333\, Ellis Gallagher\, Cern\, Gabe Specter\, La Femme Cheri\, Konstance Patton\, Kirby Santos\, Ian Cinco\, Rene Lerude\, Smurfo\, Allison Ruiz\, Kosuke James\, Came Moreno\, Vane Russo\, Praxis\, Alice Gypsy Queen\, Freehumanity\, Will Power\, Alanna Vanacore\, Molly Snee\, Emily Salk\, Technodrome\, Chris Soria\, M-Dot Season\, Bil Tipton\, Mr. Champagne\, Taliaferro Sebastian\, and 20 Dayton artists. \nOpening Weekend: \nFRIDAY\, JULY 31 | 2026\n118 N. Jefferson St. | 12PM – 9PM\nDJs and live paintings starting at 12PM. Featured Artist: CERN\nDJs: Jacqueline Farrara + OGC + Special Guests.\nPainters: TBA.\n7PM – Ignite Salon: Inspiration in the Age of Social Media | CERN\, Max Watts\, Sugar\, 5tr8tch\, Fatty Lumpkin\n40 N. Ludlow St. | 7PM – 2:30AM\nMax Watts Live (Detroit)\, 5tr8tch (LA)\, Plural Live (Detroit)\, Sugar (Detroit)\, Fatty Lumpkin (Dayton)\n+Special Guests \nSATURDAY\, AUGUST 1st\n118 N. Jefferson St. | 12PM – 9PM\nDJs and live painting from 12PM. Featured Artist: CERN\nDJs: Jacqueline Farrara + Sugar + Special Guests. Painters: TBA.\n5PM – The Landscape of Urban Contemporary Art with Al Díaz\n8PM – Special Performance: Dayton Dance Initiative presents Parola. Choreographed by Macy Perry\, an excerpt from the company’s 2026 season\, The Light In Between. Four women move as a collective body\, transforming repetition into ritual and exploring themes of rage\, instinct\, and feminine power. Performed by Jasmine Getz\, Niarra Gooden-Clarke\, Celeste Kennington\, and KC Lyphout.\n40 N. Ludlow St. | 7PM – 2:30AM\nFBK Live (Columbus)\, Max Watts (Detroit)\, Leftside (NY)\, Salar Ansari (Detroit)\, Rechulski (NY)\, Kimyon333 (NY)\nSUNDAY\, AUGUST 2 | 12PM – 10PM\nFUTUREISNOWX Livestream. DJs + Live Painting 12PM.\nDJs: J(Redacted)\, Barry Leonhard + Special Guests.\nPainters: Al Díaz and more TBA.\nLivestream 4-10PM: J(Redacted)\, Barry Leonhard\, OGC\, Kimyon333 \nFRIDAY\, AUGUST 7 | 4PM – 10PM | CLOSING PARTY\nKimyon333 (NY)\, OGC (Dayton)\, Gunner (Dayton) Tanker.Edu (Columbus)\nPerforming Artists\nMax Watts (Detroit): Founder of Limited Network — a Detroit-based label and collective distributed by the legendary Submerge camp — Max Watts brings an archivist’s taste beyond his years and mixes it with an urgent spontaneity that has earned him a global following. Watts performs as part of Search Party\, a live PA alongside Kasan Belgrave\, Julien P.\, and Allen Dennard\, and has appeared at NYC’s Nowadays\, Public Records\, and Tresor Berlin. His music is rooted in old-school Detroit but speaks a universal language.\nSalar Ansari (Detroit): Born in Tehran and based in Detroit since 2015\, Salar Ansari is a multi-disciplinary artist\, producer\, and educator whose work bridges electronic music\, sound engineering\, and community building across continents. A 2021 Detroit Music Award winner for Best Electronic Album and a 2026 Kresge Artist Fellow in music composition and performance\, one of Detroit’s most prestigious arts fellowships\, carrying a $50\,000 award. Ansari is a co-founder of Feeder Loft with Grammy-winning musician Luis Resto and co-founder of Analog Room\, an international music residency spanning Iran and the UAE. His productions appear on Blue Note Records\, and his reach as an educator extends to the Interlochen Arts Academy and the University of Michigan.\nPlural (Detroit): Metroplex recording artist James Johnson\, recently relocated from Columbus to Detroit\, whose deep ties to the Motor City’s techno lineage are matched by a prolific live and production practice.\nFBK (Columbus): Kevin Kennedy\, producing and performing since 1988\, mentored by Daniel Bell and Anthony ‘Shake’ Shakir\, with releases on Rekids\, Frictional\, and Knotweed.\n5tr8tch (Los Angeles): Owner of NoNonsense Records\, a DTLA-based shop at 453 S. Spring St. specializing in electronic music and built on the ethos of made for DJs by DJs\, 5tr8tch is also the organizer of large-scale free outlaw parties throughout downtown Los Angeles and a defining force in the city’s independent underground dance music scene.\nSugar (Detroit): A Detroit-area DJ and producer rooted in old-school house and techno\, Sugar is a fixture in the Motor City underground\, regularly appearing alongside artists from the Limited Network and Humidex Records camps.\nLeftside (NY): A New York-based DJ and selector with deep roots in underground house and techno\, Leftside has been a trusted voice in NYC’s dance music scene across more than two decades of consistent programming.\nFatty Lumpkin (Dayton): A Dayton-based DJ and cultural connector whose sets span house\, techno\, and beyond\, Fatty Lumpkin is a longtime presence in the city’s underground music community.\nRechulski (NYC): Founder of NYC artist collective\, label and 24 hour parties Sheik ‘N’ Beik\, and Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival.\nBarry Leonhard: WYSO Yellow Springs weekly Club Cuts Dance Music show coordinator.\nJacqueline Farrara: DJ and poet from New York. Wavefarm Radio resident.\nOGC: Racks N Jacks resident crew producing events in and around the Dayton area.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/future-is-now-x-museum-group-exhibition-2/
LOCATION:118 N. Jefferson St.\, 118 N. Jefferson St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Our Fire Is Stronger Than Your Bombs
DESCRIPTION: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. \n 
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/exhibit-our-fire-is-stronger-than-your-bombs/2026-07-31/
LOCATION:The International Peace Museum\, 10 N. Ludlow St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:Liz Quay\, Jayne Struble\, and Kathy McGhee Art Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present “Marks & Stitches” by Liz Quay & Jayne Struble in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery along with “Printed Landscapes” by Kathy McGhee in the Works on Paper Gallery. Through the collaborative lens of “Marks & Stitches” Struble and Quay delve into the connections found in nature and the human body. Their collaboration is an exploration of the invisible ties that bind humanity together and highlight the beauty of interconnectedness. Struble’s graphite drawings of the landscape investigate the way visual artifacts\, such as images\, are a tangible yet fragile representation of one’s memories\, while Quay explores the tension and stagnation that is generated through managing emotional balance through fiber art and experimental sculpture. McGhee’s “Printed Landscapes” utilizes a variety of printmaking techniques to capture intimate moments of beauty in the landscape and explore the relationships between plants and the places they exist. She is inspired not only by the experience of being in nature but also by the visual patterns created through line\, texture\, and color as organisms naturally coexist. There will be a virtual artist talk via Zoom on Friday\, July 10\, 2026\, at 12pm. Visit www.sinclair.edu/artgalleries for details. The exhibitions will be on display from July 6–August 14\, 2026. Galleries are located on the fourth floor of building 13 (located at West Fifth and South Perry Streets). The galleries are free and open to the public from 8am–6pm Monday–Friday and 9am–12pm Saturdays. Free and accessible parking is located in Parking Lot K.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/liz-quay-jayne-struble-and-kathy-mcghee-art-exhibits-2/2026-07-31/
LOCATION:Galleries at Sinclair College\, 444 W. Third St.\, Bldg. 13\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:Niki Johnson: Pillars of Democracy
DESCRIPTION: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. \nConstructed 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. \nBuilt 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. \nPresented 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. \nJohnson 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOPENING NIGHT / Wednesday\, July 1\nMember & Sponsor Preview: 5-6 pm \nPublic Reception: 6-8 pm \nArtist Talk: 6:30 pm
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/niki-johnson-pillars-of-democracy/2026-07-31/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice
DESCRIPTION:June 27–September 13\, 2026\, Gallery 120 \nWilliam 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. \nOf 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.”
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/fighters-for-freedom-william-h-johnson-picturing-justice/2026-07-31/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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SUMMARY:Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi
DESCRIPTION:June 12-September 12\, 2026 \nThreads 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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/threads-of-history-quilts-by-carolyn-mazloomi/2026-07-31/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Music Bingo Thursdays
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/music-bingo-thursdays/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:The Trolley Stop\, 530 E. Fifth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, USA
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T223000
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SUMMARY:Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic Night – sign up online\, then show up and show out.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/open-mic-night/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:The Barrel House\, 417 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T210000
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SUMMARY:Music Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Turn up the fun and test your knowledge at Music Bingo\, where your favorite songs replace the numbers and every round feels like a mini dance party. Grab your friends\, sing along\, and play for prizes! Settle in by the RiverScape Café with some food and drinks\, then see how fast you can match the tunes to your card. The first to hit five in a row takes the win with a variety of prizes\, so keep your ears sharp and your bingo marker ready! Music Bingo is free to participate\, but we recommend coming early as bingo sheets are limited. The RiverScape Café will be open with a variety of flatbreads\, sides\, desserts\, and refreshments available for purchase. For those 21 and over\, there will also be a full menu of cocktails\, wine\, and beer available for purchase as part of the Downtown Dayton DORA.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/music-bingo/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:RiverScape Stroll
DESCRIPTION:RiverScape Stroll\, every Thursday\, 5-6:30 pm\, Main Library: Walk from the Main Library to RiverScape MetroPark\, connecting with the Great Miami River Recreation Trail and return. Meet in the Main Library’s Atrium. All Ages
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/riverscape-stroll/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:Dayton Metro Library – Main Library\, 215 E. Third Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:CURIO at Courthouse Square
DESCRIPTION:Free entertainment in the heart of downtown\nThroughout 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! \nBig 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 fun outdoor seating and other touches to create downtown’s newest summer hotspot! \nFIND THE CALENDAR OF SCHEDULED ENTERTAINMENT HERE:\nhttps://downtowndayton.org/things-to-do/curio/#schedule \nBring your friends and coworkers for a midday break outside!\nCURIO features free lunchtime entertainment from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, and Thursdays each week during the summer months. \nFood 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. \nBe sure to “Like” CURIO at Courthouse Square on Facebook to get the latest updates on upcoming entertainment and more. You can also request to receive regular emails about what’s planned for CURIO. \nIf you are interested in performing on the Square or would like more information about CURIO\, email events@downtowndayton.org. \nCURIO at Courthouse Square is a program of the Downtown Dayton Partnership\, with support from Montgomery County.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/curio-at-courthouse-square/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:Courthouse Square\, Third & Main Streets\, Dayton\, OH\, 45422\, USA
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTSTAMP:20260714T135126
CREATED:20260616T145557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T145557Z
UID:10059482-1785369600-1785455999@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Liz Quay\, Jayne Struble\, and Kathy McGhee Art Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present “Marks & Stitches” by Liz Quay & Jayne Struble in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery along with “Printed Landscapes” by Kathy McGhee in the Works on Paper Gallery. Through the collaborative lens of “Marks & Stitches” Struble and Quay delve into the connections found in nature and the human body. Their collaboration is an exploration of the invisible ties that bind humanity together and highlight the beauty of interconnectedness. Struble’s graphite drawings of the landscape investigate the way visual artifacts\, such as images\, are a tangible yet fragile representation of one’s memories\, while Quay explores the tension and stagnation that is generated through managing emotional balance through fiber art and experimental sculpture. McGhee’s “Printed Landscapes” utilizes a variety of printmaking techniques to capture intimate moments of beauty in the landscape and explore the relationships between plants and the places they exist. She is inspired not only by the experience of being in nature but also by the visual patterns created through line\, texture\, and color as organisms naturally coexist. There will be a virtual artist talk via Zoom on Friday\, July 10\, 2026\, at 12pm. Visit www.sinclair.edu/artgalleries for details. The exhibitions will be on display from July 6–August 14\, 2026. Galleries are located on the fourth floor of building 13 (located at West Fifth and South Perry Streets). The galleries are free and open to the public from 8am–6pm Monday–Friday and 9am–12pm Saturdays. Free and accessible parking is located in Parking Lot K.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/liz-quay-jayne-struble-and-kathy-mcghee-art-exhibits-2/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:Galleries at Sinclair College\, 444 W. Third St.\, Bldg. 13\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sinclairjulyaug26.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTSTAMP:20260714T135126
CREATED:20260603T141146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T141146Z
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SUMMARY:Niki Johnson: Pillars of Democracy
DESCRIPTION: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. \nConstructed 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. \nBuilt 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. \nPresented 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. \nJohnson 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOPENING NIGHT / Wednesday\, July 1\nMember & Sponsor Preview: 5-6 pm \nPublic Reception: 6-8 pm \nArtist Talk: 6:30 pm
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/niki-johnson-pillars-of-democracy/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/johnson.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTSTAMP:20260714T135126
CREATED:20260603T134949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T135334Z
UID:10058394-1785369600-1785455999@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice
DESCRIPTION:June 27–September 13\, 2026\, Gallery 120 \nWilliam 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. \nOf 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.”
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/fighters-for-freedom-william-h-johnson-picturing-justice/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/picturingjustice.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTSTAMP:20260714T135126
CREATED:20260506T115918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T125916Z
UID:10056045-1785369600-1785455999@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi
DESCRIPTION:June 12-September 12\, 2026 \nThreads 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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/threads-of-history-quilts-by-carolyn-mazloomi/2026-07-30/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/threads.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T203000
DTSTAMP:20260714T135126
CREATED:20260420T182637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T182637Z
UID:10055862-1785353400-1785357000@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Community Fitness: Trailblazers HIIT & Run
DESCRIPTION:Summer activities that make your body happy and healthy. Led by Fire Flame Fitness\, this HIIT workout class is for everyone\, including beginners and low impact participants. Come as you are! Be prepared to walk/jog after class.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/community-fitness-trailblazers-hiit-run/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T230000
DTSTAMP:20260714T135126
CREATED:20250528T120940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T123704Z
UID:10036627-1785351600-1785366000@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Wu-Tang Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Dayton’s legendary Ike B spins old school hip hop and whateva else he wants.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/whateva-wednesdays/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:The Barrel House\, 417 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T203000
DTSTAMP:20260714T135126
CREATED:20250318T141159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T141159Z
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SUMMARY:Live Trivia
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host live trivia every Wednesday at The Yellow Cab Tavern! Since there are a limited number of indoor tables\, so please reserve as soon as possible.\nPepper Sprout Productions will be doing 3 rounds of general trivia from 6:30 – 8:30! Win prizes and gift cards! Watch their page on the day of for a clue about the bonus round theme!\nYou can enjoy pizza from The Pizza Bandit and beverages from The Yellow Cab Tavern!Pizza Bandit’s standard carryout\, delivery\, and onsite dining will be available from 4-9pm!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/live-trivia/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Yellow Cab Tavern\, 700 E 4th St\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T193000
DTSTAMP:20260714T135126
CREATED:20260420T182021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T182418Z
UID:10055721-1785348000-1785353400@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Community Fitness: Bootcamp
DESCRIPTION:Join The Unit for an exciting bootcamp workout that will take you through RiverScape in a whole new way. Whether you’re running the stairs\, doing push ups near the reflecting pools\, or stretching along the levee\, this effective workout will keep you moving. Combined with the uplifting support of the community members that make up The Unit\, this is a workout you will want to make part of your weekly routine. All fitness levels welcome and encouraged!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/community-fitness-bootcamp-2/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T190000
DTSTAMP:20260714T135126
CREATED:20260420T183144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T183144Z
UID:10055888-1785348000-1785351600@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Community Fitness: SWERK
DESCRIPTION:SWERK combines current hip hop style dance moves with lower body toning and cardiovascular exercises to bring you one Booty-licious bod. A true “lift your booty\, love your body” experience\, this dance cardio format will push you to “Sweat\, Work\, Twerk” your way to your favorite version of you. No previous dance experience necessary\, just come MOVE and have FUN. We can’t wait to SWERK with you!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/community-fitness-swerk-2/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T210000
DTSTAMP:20260714T135126
CREATED:20260528T142904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T130038Z
UID:10056369-1785344400-1785358800@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Kayak Rentals with Taiters Kayak
DESCRIPTION:Part of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series \nKayak Rentals with Taiters Kayak\n5:00pm – 9:00pm \nAGE: 10 and up | $15.00\, $25.00\, $60.00\n\nPaddle 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. \nGet out and paddle on the Great Miami River with Taiters Kayak at RiverScape MetroPark!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/kayak-rentals-with-taiters-kayak-2/2026-07-29/
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/riverscape.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T180000
DTSTAMP:20260714T135126
CREATED:20250924T115502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T131907Z
UID:10040204-1785337200-1785348000@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Artist in Training (AIT) Program
DESCRIPTION:After school Artist in Training program geared for grades 3rd-12th grades. Classes are Monday-Wednesdays from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Open Studio time to explore different types of mediums such as Drawing\, Painting\, Clay\, Digital Art.  20.00 per session for Members/40.00 per session for Non-Members.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/artist-in-training-ait-program/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:K12 Gallery & TEJAS\, 341 S. Jefferson St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/k12tejas-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T140000
DTSTAMP:20260714T135126
CREATED:20260526T195601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T195601Z
UID:10056299-1785326400-1785333600@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:CURIO at Courthouse Square
DESCRIPTION:Free entertainment in the heart of downtown\nThroughout 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! \nBig 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 fun outdoor seating and other touches to create downtown’s newest summer hotspot! \nFIND THE CALENDAR OF SCHEDULED ENTERTAINMENT HERE:\nhttps://downtowndayton.org/things-to-do/curio/#schedule \nBring your friends and coworkers for a midday break outside!\nCURIO features free lunchtime entertainment from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays\, Wednesdays\, and Thursdays each week during the summer months. \nFood 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. \nBe sure to “Like” CURIO at Courthouse Square on Facebook to get the latest updates on upcoming entertainment and more. You can also request to receive regular emails about what’s planned for CURIO. \nIf you are interested in performing on the Square or would like more information about CURIO\, email events@downtowndayton.org. \nCURIO at Courthouse Square is a program of the Downtown Dayton Partnership\, with support from Montgomery County.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/curio-at-courthouse-square/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Courthouse Square\, Third & Main Streets\, Dayton\, OH\, 45422\, USA
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/curiocal-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTSTAMP:20260714T135126
CREATED:20260616T145557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T145557Z
UID:10059481-1785283200-1785369599@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Liz Quay\, Jayne Struble\, and Kathy McGhee Art Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present “Marks & Stitches” by Liz Quay & Jayne Struble in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery along with “Printed Landscapes” by Kathy McGhee in the Works on Paper Gallery. Through the collaborative lens of “Marks & Stitches” Struble and Quay delve into the connections found in nature and the human body. Their collaboration is an exploration of the invisible ties that bind humanity together and highlight the beauty of interconnectedness. Struble’s graphite drawings of the landscape investigate the way visual artifacts\, such as images\, are a tangible yet fragile representation of one’s memories\, while Quay explores the tension and stagnation that is generated through managing emotional balance through fiber art and experimental sculpture. McGhee’s “Printed Landscapes” utilizes a variety of printmaking techniques to capture intimate moments of beauty in the landscape and explore the relationships between plants and the places they exist. She is inspired not only by the experience of being in nature but also by the visual patterns created through line\, texture\, and color as organisms naturally coexist. There will be a virtual artist talk via Zoom on Friday\, July 10\, 2026\, at 12pm. Visit www.sinclair.edu/artgalleries for details. The exhibitions will be on display from July 6–August 14\, 2026. Galleries are located on the fourth floor of building 13 (located at West Fifth and South Perry Streets). The galleries are free and open to the public from 8am–6pm Monday–Friday and 9am–12pm Saturdays. Free and accessible parking is located in Parking Lot K.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/liz-quay-jayne-struble-and-kathy-mcghee-art-exhibits-2/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Galleries at Sinclair College\, 444 W. Third St.\, Bldg. 13\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sinclairjulyaug26.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTSTAMP:20260714T135126
CREATED:20260603T141146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T141146Z
UID:10059317-1785283200-1785369599@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Niki Johnson: Pillars of Democracy
DESCRIPTION: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. \nConstructed 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. \nBuilt 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. \nPresented 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. \nJohnson 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOPENING NIGHT / Wednesday\, July 1\nMember & Sponsor Preview: 5-6 pm \nPublic Reception: 6-8 pm \nArtist Talk: 6:30 pm
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/niki-johnson-pillars-of-democracy/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/johnson.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTSTAMP:20260714T135126
CREATED:20260603T134949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T135334Z
UID:10058393-1785283200-1785369599@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice
DESCRIPTION:June 27–September 13\, 2026\, Gallery 120 \nWilliam 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. \nOf 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.”
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/fighters-for-freedom-william-h-johnson-picturing-justice/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/picturingjustice.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTSTAMP:20260714T135126
CREATED:20260506T115918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T125916Z
UID:10056044-1785283200-1785369599@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi
DESCRIPTION:June 12-September 12\, 2026 \nThreads 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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/threads-of-history-quilts-by-carolyn-mazloomi/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/threads.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T230000
DTSTAMP:20260714T135127
CREATED:20250318T140916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T140916Z
UID:10031357-1785268800-1785279600@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Karaoke with Zane
DESCRIPTION:Yellow Cab Tavern Karaoke is BACK every Tuesday at 8pm with MC Zane Gerlach!\nEntry is always free!\nWith a catalog of over 60\,000 songs\, we have your favorites to sing…and if we don’t\, we’ll do everything we can to get it for you!\nGet your friends and family together and we’ll see you on Tuesday nights at The Yellow Cab Tavern!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/karaoke-with-zane/2026-07-28/
LOCATION:Yellow Cab Tavern\, 700 E 4th St\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/yck.jpg
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