Downtown Dayton Partnership

Karaoke
2025-08-07 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Detroit) | OH
Join us for Karaoke Thursdays at The Dayton Beer Company, hosted by Limelight Entertainment from 6:30 p.m.-9:30p.m. Cheers!

Rubén Albarrán | Pinche Pinchadiscos
2025-08-07 19:00 (America/New_York) | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Rubén Albarrán | Pinche Pinchadiscos

August 7 @ 7:00 PM

Free Admission

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Series:

Global Grooves Series

Genre:

Latin Alternative/Rock en Español

Rubén Albarrán is widely known as the iconic frontman of Café Tacvba, a groundbreaking figure in Latin rock who has spent decades blending traditional Mexican sounds with modern rock, electronic, and experimental influences. As Billboard put it, his voice is “a multifaceted wonder, whether unleashing a crystalline coo that can pierce your heart, or an ominous growl that can turn severe and bitter.”
As Pinche Pinchadiscos, Rubén transplants that same genre-bending, irreverent spirit to the dance floor. What began as a personal experiment to engage in a more intimate relationship with fans now takes him around the world, celebrating rhythm and dissent. His sets are an upbeat, careening ride—shifting from mambo and cumbia to 2 Tone ska, electro, and international beats—with the same stage showmanship and cultural pride that characterize his live shows.

The Art of Juicing
2025-08-08 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join Donna Wilson owner of Choice Juice Boxx as she demonstrates the different fruits and vegetables in her juices that promote a better, healthy you! Samples provided.

Hunger Hall Food Initiative
2025-08-08 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
The Montgomery County Office of Strategic Initiatives and the Board of County Commissioners are excited to announce that nominations are now open for our 2025 Food Champion Awards. Individuals who are awarded will be recognized by Judy Dodge at an exciting event on Friday, Aug. 8, at 2nd Street Market from 1pm to 2pm. This event will bring stakeholders together to kick off the Local Food Campaign, organized by Hall Hunger Initiative, highlight our Nourishing Montgomery County event taking place the following day on Aug. 9, and wrap up National Farmers Market Week. Tony Hall will be in attendance with several farmers who will talk about the importance of buying local food. Individuals will also receive two box tickets to the Aug. 9 Dragons game to join other awardees and the Montgomery County commissioners in the county suite.

Party at the Plaza
2025-08-08 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Day Air Ballpark, 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH, 45402
Grab your baseball gloves and jerseys—the final tailgate of the summer takes place on August 8 from 5:30-7:30pm! Brought to you by Water Street District in partnership with the Dayton Dragons, Party at the Plaza is full of free fun with live performances, raffles, outdoor games, inflatables, free goodies and more. Don’t miss out!

Skadoom Fest
2025-08-08 18:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Hangar 18 Concerts’ SKADOOM FEST Aug 8-9 Yellow Cab Tavern, Dayton, OH Fri, Aug 8: Mephiskapheles w/Hans Gruber and The Die Hards, Caught Dead, The Operators, Whiskey Brisket, Mr. Scientist Sat, Aug 9: The Goddamn Gallows w/Little Foot, The Strains, Hans Condor, D.O.S., Viceroy Kings, Bat Thorn, Marijuana Johnson $30/day or $50 weekend pass Blind Rage Records or online: CincyTicket.com/SkaDoomFest

Ashes & Arrows w/ M Ross Perkins Opening
2025-08-08 19:00 (America/New_York) | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Ashes & Arrows w/ M Ross Perkins Opening

August 8 @ 7:00 PM

Free Admission

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Series:

Tim Tye’s Midnight Sky Country/Bluegrass Series

Genre:

Country/Rock

Ashes & Arrows is a country/rock band with roots stretching from Asheville, North Carolina, to Arrowtown, New Zealand. With soaring harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and electrifying stage presence, the band draws inspiration from acts like NEEDTOBREATHE and The Avett Brothers. Their debut EP, Forward, released in 2022, garnered widespread acclaim. Now, with their debut album Chapter One: The Long Road North, produced in Nashville, Ashes & Arrows continues to captivate audiences worldwide with their authentic and resonant sound.
Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: M Ross Perkins
M Ross Perkins is an idiosyncratic singer-songwriter from Dayton, Ohio, known for his introspective and transcendental music. His third album, What’s the Matter, M Ross?, is his most lyrically confessional work to date, blending psych pop with influences from Gram Parsons and Jonathan Richman. Perkins’s music, composed and recorded in his Dayton studio, reflects his journey of self-discovery and serves as a conduit for optimism. His performances are marked by a sophisticated blend of headphone symphonies and heartfelt lyrics, creating a transformative experience for listeners.

Motown Night with The Motown Sounds of Touch
2025-08-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Summer Music series
Motown Night with The Motown Sounds of Touch
7:00pm – 9:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE

Join us under the pavilion as the RiverScape Summer Music Series features Motown Night with The Motown Sounds of Touch! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy this FREE live concert, while taking in a spectacular sunset over the Great Miami River. The RiverScape Cafe will be open selling food and drinks along with alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and cocktails, for those 21 and over. The Motown Sounds of Touch has been entertaining and delighting people all across the country for over 15 years with their energetic, engaging performances – and have brought many an audience to their feet! Come on out and join us as they perform smash hits from artists such as The Four Tops, Earth, Wind and Fire, Marvin Gaye, The O’Jays, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, The Temptations, Luther Vandross, The Commodores and many more! Weather Dependent.
Come out and enjoy FREE music all summer at RiverScape, sponsored by the Jack W. & Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation and On Par Entertainment.

Nourishing Montgomery County
2025-08-09 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Nourishing Montgomery County is a community-centered event dedicated to raising awareness about the vital work taking place across our regional food system. This gathering will highlight the passionate stakeholders and organizations striving to create a more equitable, accessible, and sustainable food environment for everyone in Montgomery County. Learning about local food initiatives, discovering resources for community nourishment, giveaways, and shopping from local vendors. The Market will have on hand the Five Rivers Animal Ambassadors, the Carriage Hill Steam Engine will be offering free corn on the cob and there will be a kid’s zone. This is a free event.

GusJuice Hot Sauce Pop-up
2025-08-09 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Gus will be here slinging his sauces and burning buttholes 11am – 5pm(ish).

Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop
2025-08-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Now and Zen DIY Studio, 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us for a splash of creativity as you craft your very own whimsical floating jellyfish terrarium! Pick from a treasure trove of embellishments to make your artistic vision come alive. Choose from 2 different Size Vessels! Medium Vessel – 10.5″ X 3.5″ Large Vessel – 12″ X 5″ (Large vessel includes starfish or bamboo top) Note: Registrations are transferable, but not refundable. $42.00-$47.00.

Pistons & Pinups – Oregon District Block Party
2025-08-09 12:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Oregon District, Fifth Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Clash is turning 14 and to celebrate we are collaborating with Next Door and Ned Peppers to host another block party and car show throughout the Oregon District from 12-7pm on Saturday, August 9th! (11am for cars to enter the street)
Pin-up Greta Grenadine will host a Western themed pinup contest at 4pm on Jackson and 5th across from Toxic Brew! DJ Eric Heilman will have a special set just for the 4-5pm hour! Check back here for a link to register for the contest!
Vendors Include: Drunken DuckNeon LamaJars by JasMoonChild GoodsSilver Sister MosaicsCase by Case And more TBA!
Next Door is hosting DJ’s off their balcony with a different set every 15min!
DJ’s include:
DJ CuestDj Bri the BullDj AD Dj Queen CelineDj headstart Djstrawberry DjjrkTrade like qualitiesTonicJeremy streetDJ Ecanon Dj Fabrice Zapthedj DJ AQ Dj Tech Dj zozo Lil Ratchet Soul Zap The Dj Dj Headstart Dj Benson Crys Classic Dj Kaytee

There will be a pinup photoshoot and photography contest throughout the district! If you are a photographer and would like to participate message us and we will send you details!
This is a family friendly event that is free to the public! Please ~DO NOT~ send anyone money for registration or vending fees, there are a lot of scammers out there that will target this event just as they did last year! It’s getting worse on event scams!
Cars will enter Jackson off of Wayne Ave. at 11am. Once the street is full there will be overflow parking in the lot behind Ned Peppers. All cars must clear 5th street at 7pm.
Please email ClashDayton@gmail.com if you would like to pre-register a vehicle, inquire to be a vendor, sign up for the photography contest or for any other information not stated within the event.

Celebrating our Native American Community with Indigenous
2025-08-09 19:00 (America/New_York) | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Indigenous

August 9 @ 7:00 PM

Free Admission

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Genre:

Rock/Blues

Join friends and family as we celebrate our Native American Community with a concert from the blues/rock band, Indigenous.
Indigenous is a blues-rock band led by Mato Nanji, born and raised on the Yankton Sioux Reservation in South Dakota. Known for their powerful guitar riffs and soulful vocals, Indigenous blends traditional Native American influences with modern blues and rock. Mato Nanji’s music is deeply personal, reflecting his heritage and experiences. The band has released several acclaimed albums and toured extensively, captivating audiences with their electrifying performances and heartfelt lyrics.

Dayton BBQ FEst
2025-08-10 11:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
DAYTON BBQ FEST 2025Aug 10th – 11am to 6pmThe Brightside Music and Events Center905 E. 3rd St. Dayton, OH 45402daytonfoodtruckrallies.com
Present by Renewal By Andersonhttps://www.windowdoor.com/
We’re celebrating the 12 years of The Dayton Food Truck Rallies with specialty food fests all year long!
Join us for a ton of incredible BBQ, sides, and more all from some amazing food trucks at The Brightside on Sunday, Aug 10th from 11am to 6pm!
Entry is always FREE to our family friendly food festivals!
With tons of vendors serving BBQ and thematic items in addition to their standard menu favorites, this will be a foodie event that you will not want to miss!
Vendors:Cruisin CuisineGo Down FixensThe Food PittRennys HennysBarking BurgerLila’s Outside CafeBatter Up ConcessionsSweets & Meats BBQEl Diablo GrillTasty BaconsIggy RaguCate’s SteakhouseSmokin’ Double D’sBeach Bros We Do BBQThesmoqehouseFreakin’ RicanTortillaWannabe TacosDos Hermanos TacosThe Lumpia QueenI Heart Ice CreamChilders’ Chimney CakesJars by JasOH BobaFifty5 RiversTriple C Concessions
*Please note: Food truck lineup is subject to changeOur beer garden patio indoor seating at The Brightside will be open for everyone to hang out in during the festival!

LGBTQIA+ Book Club
2025-08-11 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
A book discussion group open to adults who are interested in reading and discussing a diverse range of fiction and nonfiction books featuring LGBTQIA+ characters and/or themes. Our August book is Better Living Through Birding by Christian Cooper.

Yoga with Aleasha
2025-08-11 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
Yoga with Aleasha
6:00pm – 7:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE

Yoga with Aleasha will lead you in an 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.
Focus on wellness while spending time in nature. Enjoy a variety of free and effective workouts at RiverScape MetroPark.

Bootcamp
2025-08-11 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
Bootcamp
6:00pm – 7:30pm
AGE: All ages | FREE

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! Weather Dependent.
Focus on wellness while spending time in nature. Enjoy a variety of free and effective workouts at RiverScape MetroPark.

Tai Chi & Qigong at the River
2025-08-12 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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.
Focus on wellness while spending time in nature. Enjoy a variety of free and effective workouts at RiverScape MetroPark.
