Downtown Dayton Partnership

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2024-10-03 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series
Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
4:00pm – 8:00pm
AGE: 14 and up | $12.00
Paddle under the fountains with Taiter’s 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. Taiter’s 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.

Jueves Primero Mi Salud! My Health First Thursday!
2024-10-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
This monthly program, held on the first Thursday through December 5 and presented by El Puente, involves workshops to help build resiliency among community members. Presentations are presented in Spanish. (Adults)

Cult Movie Night
2024-10-03 19:30 | THE NEON, United States
Join us for 2 Halloween classics! First up, the 2007 film Trick R’ Treat (based in Ohio) on October 3rd followed by the infamous Halloween 3: Season of the Witch on the 24th! As always, short films, trailers, and more! Thanks to our sponsors Catacomb Records and Blood Scream Comics!

Cydnie King: New Work & Explorations
2024-10-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Located at The Betty at Front Street 1001 E. Second St., Building 100, Door B-C, 3rd floor. Across from Mike Elsass’ studio. Fairborn Artist Cydnie King has new work along with some familiar favorites. See her circuit flowers and leaves, along with other bodies of work she’s been recently exploring since the birth of her second child. Opens on October First Friday, October 4th from 5-9 pm. Open by appointment after the 4th. Exhibition runs through October 31, 2024

Women Strong Celebrates A Few of Our Favorite Things
2024-10-04 17:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-05 11:00 - 16:00 | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Since 2018, Women Strong has been showing the world how a diverse group of artists can build a community of friendship around art. Co-founders Audrey Davis and Janet Lasley invited artists of various ethnic backgrounds, ages, cultures and life experience to come together with the purpose of supporting one another while sharing and showing their art together. Their exhibitions include panel discussions about the importance of art and friendships across cultures. For this Front Street exhibition the artists of Women Strong have decided to show a few of their favorite things

First Friday Art Hop w/ Solisitc
2024-10-04 17:00 - 21:00 | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Explore working art studios, art galleries, vintage shops, boutiques, and so much more! Front Street is home to more than 150 small businesses and represents more than 250 local and international artists and artisans. During First Friday Art Hops the courtyard comes to life with live music from Solistic and food from Freakin Rican’s Food Truck, The Forking Pierogi, and Kool Beanz Cafe. Sit down to enjoy dinner and maybe a little dancing before heading inside to explore and mingle with our artists. 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.

Art in Democracy
2024-10-04 18:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us and Gem City Action on October 4th for a special free screening of Outcry: Alchemists of Rage. Followed by an after party featuring live performances from local artists, a food truck, local art and more!
Limited seating will be available for the free screening. Please reserve your ticket for the screening at:https://www.eventbrite.com/…/outcry-alchemist-of-rage…

Images from Storytellers: 2024 FotoFocus Biennial: backstories
2024-10-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
“Images from Storytellers”⁠ is part of the 2024 FotoFocus Biennial: backstories. October 4th: Opening Reception – 6pm-9pm October 5th: Photographer Talk – 1pm-3pm Every gathering of people has a backstory. Opening October 3, 2024, “Images from Storytellers” features a mixture of unchoreographed and staged photographic records from gatherings that reveal differing perspectives and relationships between photographer and subject. The works are created from various vantage points that do not necessarily feature the main event, but instead a necessary backstory. Photographers often capture moments that represent these alternate ideas, in spite of knowing these are not the desired images, believing they are key moments that must exist to capture the interaction, behavior, and emotion of those involved. ⁠ Artists: Gregory Changa Freeman, Susanne Conyers, Shon Curtis, Alfred Powell, James Steppenwolf Hernandez⁠ Light Refreshments provided. Free on-street parking. Exhibition open October 3rd thru October 26th Curator: Ed Dixon, Founder of Edward A. Dixon Gallery⁠ ⁠#FotoFocus #FotoFocus2024

We’ve Always Been Here: A Summit on Trans Lives Past, Present, & Future
2024-10-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Join DML for a day of celebrating Dayton’s transgender community and allies. A keynote will be given by Dr. Samantha Rosenthal, a nationally recognized trans historian and queer public history community organizer. Additionally, an intergenerational panel of trans elders and youth will be held. Registration is required. (All Ages)

Learning to Love Your Enemies
2024-10-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Giulia Nesi Tetreau, practitioner of Christian Science healing and international speaker, will present her talk, “Learning to Love Your Enemies,” on October 5 at 11:00am at the Dayton Main Library.
The talk will focus on universal healing precepts found in the Holy Bible, especially in Christ Jesus’ life and teachings, showing how they are available for anyone to understand and experience through the lens of Christian Science. The talk is free, open to the community, and hosted by First Church of Christ, Scientist, Dayton.
“Is someone in your life hard to love?” asks Ms. Tetreau. “Loving others, including those who may feel like enemies, can sometimes feel impossible. Christian Science proves that loving your enemy is not only possible, it is natural. But what does it look like to lead with Love, instead of hate? The study of this divine Science and answering Christ Jesus’ call to ‘love your enemies’ in your life replaces anger, hurt, and injustice with forgiveness, freedom, and peace.”
Sharing examples of healing from her own life and professional practice of Christian Science, Ms. Tetreau will explain why Christian Science is both Christian and scientific, meaning that people can prove its effectiveness for themselves, as fully described in the book Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, written by the founder of the Christian Science movement, Mary Baker Eddy.
Ms. Tetreau will also touch on the life of Mary Baker Eddy, who came to understand, confirm, and teach what she felt was original Christian healing. Eddy herself said she was especially inspired by Jesus’ demand, “He that believes on me, the works that I do will he do also; and greater works than these will he do, because I go unto my Father” (found in the Gospel of John 14:12 in the Bible).
For over 150 years, people around the world have worked to follow Christ Jesus in this practice of Christianity and continue to do so today, experiencing healings of physical ills and personal difficulties.
Giulia Nesi Tetreau has been a Christian Science practitioner for many years, helping people on a daily basis through this scientific approach to prayer. She travels from her home base in Fairfield, Connecticut, USA, to speak to audiences around the world as a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.

Wild Whiskers one year anniversary party
2024-10-05 11:00 - 17:00 | Wild Whiskers, 33 S. St. Clair St., Ste. 2, Dayton, OH, 45410, United States
Celebrate one year of Wild Whiskers!
One day sales are happening store-wide from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Visit with Miami Valley Pit crew and their adoptable dogs from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Goodie bags with samples and coupons will be given to the first 100 customers!

Genealogy Beyond the Basics
2024-10-05 11:30 - 13:30 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Genealogy Beyond the Basics, Saturday, October 5, 11:30 am-1:30 pm, Main Library, Conference Room 3A: Patrons will learn how to research family history with various records. Registration required.

An Evening with Team Void
2024-10-05 20:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for an evening with Dayton’s legendary instrumental lucha-surf rockers, TEAM VOID on Saturday, October 5th!
They’ll be playing a free show starting at 8pm, and we’ll be recording it with our in-house audio rig.
No cover, just awesome music, great drinks, and better vibes

Heather Redman & The Reputation, Stone Theory, and Frank & Friends
2024-10-05 21:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for a night of amazing music with Heather Redman and the Reputation, Stone Theory, Frank and Friends!$10 Cover at 8pmMusic at 9pm
Heather Redman & The Reputation blends the bite of late-60s garage with 70s soul to concoct a nostalgic yet timeless sound. Hailing from Dayton, Ohio’s vibrant music scene, this energetic ensemble — fronted by Redman and featuring some of the scene’s finest players — puts on explosive stage shows while maintaining the singularity and grit of raw, bare-bones rock. Their self-titled debut spotlights Redman’s robust vocals alongside unforgettable brass refrains, cozy vintage keys, and raucous psychedelic guitar licks
Stone Theory – From the Metropolitan area of Milwaukee, Stone Theory revives vintage-inspired rock music with their heart and spirit. Fusing a range of genres such as psych, jazz, prog, and funk into their eclectic sound, Stone Theory belts charged lyrics and lays down heavy grooves to create a high-energy performance, both sonically and visually.
Frank and Friends – Channeling the spirit of the 6Os and YOs with their experimental jams, progressive percussion section and Latin inspired melodies, Frank & Friends are a force to bereckoned with. This group delivers eachperformance with a unique edge.

Native Plant Sale
2024-10-06 11:00 - 15:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Local native plant nurseries Tadmor Greene, Local Lush, Deeply Rooted Landscape,The Milkweed Patch, Down Natures Path, and Native Ohio Plant will be attending the Outdoor Market sharing their passion and knowledge of Ohio native plants, shrubs, and trees along with their best offerings ofnatives for planting in your home landscape.
Native plants are adapted to the environment in which they grow, making them perfect food and shelter for local wildlife. Many native plants also are important to pollinators — animals and insects that cause plants to create fruit or seed — which is critical for both animals and people. Additionally, native plants help clean and filter water and air.

Baking Demonstration & High Tea
2024-10-06 14:00 - 16:30 | The Dayton Woman’s Club, 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Baking Demonstration & High Tea
Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Learn how to make delicious scones with clotted cream! Chef Jacqueline Stine will give a baking demonstration and share her delicious recipes.
Following the presentation, Afternoon High Tea will be served featuring these freshly baked scones.
https://daytonwomansclub.org/programs-events/scones-demo-and-high-tea-october-2024

Exhibit: America the Borderland
2024-10-07
Dayton Metro Library is hosting an exhibit titled America the Borderland in the Main Library’s Atrium. It is a multiplatform storytelling project that shines light on changemakers positively impacting their communities along the border between Mexico and the United States. At a time when immigration is at the forefront of a volatile and polarized national debate, the stories of these changemakers, shared in their own words, provide a nuanced and authentic perspective that is often missing from mainstream coverage.

America the Borderland was created after a team of University of Dayton undergraduate students traveled to El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, along with faculty members and practitioners in May 2018, as part of the Moral Courage Project. The student team was trained in interviewing techniques, fieldwork and documentary ethics, and border politics and history. They collaborated with grassroots organizations, immersed themselves in immigrant communities, collected testimony from everyday changemakers and documented the experience through photography – the result being America the Borderland.

The Moral Courage Project also created the exhibit Ferguson Voices: Disrupting the Frame, their first, which was also on display in the Main Library in August. With Borderland, The Project iterated the same model of first-person storytelling and distribution by shifting the lens south to capture visual stories that was used in Ferguson.

America the Borderland will be on display through Tuesday, October 15, at the Main Library, located at 215 E. Third St., Dayton, 45402. Information in this release was provided by Joel Pruce, Human Rights Center, University of Dayton. For more information about this exhibit, call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

BA DUAN JIN 八段锦 (Eight Sections of Brocade)
2024-10-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Sinclair Conference Center, 301 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join our guest, PING YANG, for this 4-session combination of lectures and exercises on Ba Duan Jin, one of the forms of traditional Chinese Qigong exercises with a history of more than 1000 years.
Ba Duan Jin comprises eight relatively simple movements that can be practiced at any place or time and by people of all ages. Literature has shown that Ba Duan Jin is very beneficial and will yield positive health effects if practiced regularly over time.
Free and open to the public! Please wear comfortable clothing & shoes.

Yoga with Passaddhi Yoga
2024-10-07 18:00 - 19:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
Yoga with Passaddhi Yoga
6:00pm – 7:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Aleasha with Passaddhi Yoga will lead you in all-levels yoga flow. If you’re a beginner, she will guide you through modifications to ensure you are comfortable to help you to become more familiar with poses. If you’re experienced, she will help grow your current practice. This class is truly for everyone! Weather Dependent.

Bootcamp with The Unit
2024-10-07 18:00 - 19:30 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
Bootcamp with The Unit
6:00pm – 7:30pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Join The Unit for an exciting boot camp 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! Weather Dependent.

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2024-10-08 14:00 - 18:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series
Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2:00pm – 6:00pm
AGE: 14 and up | $12.00
Paddle under the fountains with Taiter’s 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. Taiter’s 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.

“White Like Me” Discussion & viewing of pre-recorded video by Tim Wise
2024-10-08 15:30 - 18:00 | Sinclair Conference Center, 301 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join Sinclair’s Chief Diversity Officer, Michael Carter, for a viewing and discussion of the pre-recorded video by Tim Wise. Using stories from his own life, Wise examines what it really means to be white in a nation created to benefit people who are “white like him.” This inherent racism is not only real, but disproportionately burdens people of color and makes progressive social change less likely to occur. Explaining in clear and convincing language why it is in everyone’s best interest to fight racial inequality, Wise offers ways in which white people can challenge these unjust privileges, resist white supremacy and racism, and ultimately help to ensure the country’s personal and collective well-being.
This event is free and open to the public.

Tai Chi & Qigong at the River
2024-10-08 18:00 - 19:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
Tai Chi & Qigong at the River
6:00pm – 7:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Offered by Immortal Tree Qigong. Each hour-long Tai Chi & Qigong session will start with breathing exercises, warm up, and gentle stretching. You will then be guided through flowing movements mixed with short standing meditations. We will end with a slightly longer guided standing (or sitting) meditation. This should leave a few minutes to answer questions or discuss any insights. Qigong doesn’t require any special skills (other than breathing) or equipment (other than your body). Find “Immortal Tree Qigong” on Facebook or Instagram for more information! Weather Dependent.

Unintended Consequences: Local School District Applications
2024-10-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Metro Library continues celebrating the 70th anniversary of historic Civil Rights court case Brown v. Board of Education with a series of commemorative discussions. Unintended Consequences: Local School District Applications will be held on Tuesday, October 8, from 6-7:30 pm in the Main Library’s Eichelberger Forum.

Unintended Consequences: Local School District Applications will host a panel with guests discussing how Dayton and surrounding area schools have adapted to mandates and challenges, looking at education standards that are in place. Redlining, school district mapping, and other local school applications will also be discussed.

Panel guests include Dr. Christa Preston Agiro – Professor, Teacher Education Culture Studies & Humanities Wright State University; Dr. Rochonda L. Nenonene – Associate Professor Urban Teacher Academy University of Dayton; Dr. Novea McIntosh – Associate Professor Urban Teacher Academy University of Dayton; and Dr. Nancy Arden McHugh- Professor; Executive Director of Fitz Center University of Dayton

DML’s Robert Owens, Racial Equity Manager, will moderate the conversation.

This is a free event for adults, and registration is not required. For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

Live Music from Patrick Arnold
2024-10-08 19:00 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of Tuesday Nights in the Park series
Live Music from Patrick Arnold
7:00pm – 9:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Join us at RiverScape on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from June-October for live music, food, drinks and fun! Come support local musicians, try some new food offerings from the Cafe, and challenge your friends to some giant lawn games. As part of the Downtown Dayton DORA, the RiverScape Cafe will also be offering a variety of cocktails, wine, beer and more for those 21 and over. Admission is free! Dayton local singer/songwriter, Patrick Arnold performs a wide variety of covers, originals, and even audience requests. You can catch him at RiverScape on August 13th and October 8th from 7-9 PM! Weather Dependent.

Rainbow History Month Storytime
2024-10-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Read picture books about the contributions of LGBTQIA+ individuals and Rainbow Families. (Families)

Stage & Sip: Hamilton
2024-10-09 16:30 | PNC Arts Annex, 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
STAGE & SIP redefines the traditional theatre experience for adults ages 21 and up. On October 9 at 4:30 p.m., join us for an evening of Broadway magic and sophisticated entertainment prior to the performance of HAMILTON. Delight in an exclusive workshop, indulge in a curated cocktail, and collect unique tour merchandise. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served and you can segue to BACKGROUND ON BROADWAY at 6:30 p.m. or grab a drink or snack at Starbucks or at the Performance Bars.
If you already have your tickets for the October 9 performance, you can add the STAGE & SIP to your evening for $30 per person. Don’t have a ticket to the October 9 performance? No problem! You can also get the STAGE & SIP + HAMILTON ticket for $100 per person! Each STAGE & SIP includes preshow cocktails, an exclusive workshop, and special tour merchandise.
Each person in your party must have a STAGE & SIP ticket to participate.

Community Passport Outreach Event
2024-10-09 16:30 | Sinclair Conference Center, 301 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Sinclair Office of International Affairs is hosting a community passport outreach event, open to all families and students to help obtain a passport. This event is sponsored by the Montgomery County Clerk of Courts and will help you get all the things you need to get a passport!

SWERK with MVP Dance Fit
2024-10-09 18:00 - 19:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
SWERK with MVP Dance Fit
6:00pm – 7:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
SWERK (Sweat, Work, Twerk) combines current HipHop style dance moves with lower body toning exercises to bring you one Booty-licious bod. A true “lift your booty, love your body” experience. Beyonce’s welcome. No previous dance experience necessary, just come MOVE and have FUN. We can’t wait to SWERK with you! Weather Dependent.
