Downtown Dayton Partnership

Karaoke
2025-07-10 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!

John Papa Gros
2025-07-10 19:00 (America/New_York) | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
John Papa Gros

July 10 @ 7:00 PM

Free Admission

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Series:

Luxid Funk/R&B Series

Genre:

Funk/New Orleans Blues

John “Papa” Gros is a New Orleans native who blends funk, rock, jazz, and blues to create a sound that is both innovative and unmistakably rooted in the Crescent City. Launching his solo career in the early 1990s, Gros gained attention from marquee artists like George Porter Jr. and Snooks Eaglin. He led Papa Grows Funk for twelve years, recording six albums before returning to solo work with “River’s On Fire” in 2016 and “Central City” in 2020. Known for his infectious live performances, Gros has captivated audiences across the U.S. and Europe with his versatile musicianship and relentless grooves. Join us on July 4th for a special concert event honoring our veterans, featuring the dynamic sounds of John “Papa” Gros.

EMO Night with Flicker // Fade
2025-07-10 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Get ready to scream your favorite lyrics and relive your Warped Tour days—EMO NIGHT is coming to Dayton! Featuring a full live performance by Flicker//Fade, this high-energy night will bring you the best of Emo, Pop-Punk, and nostalgic anthems from the golden era of angst. Whether you’re a former scene kid or just discovering the genre, this is your night to sing, jump, and feel everything. Black eyeliner optional—but encouraged. Thursday, July 10, 2025 The Brightside – 905 E 3rd St, Dayton Doors at 7 PM Tickets: $17 in advance $20 at the door Advance tickets available here: https://www.thebrightsidedayton.com/event-details/emo-night-with-flicker-fade All ages welcome (under 18 requires adult supervision)

Exhibit: Crosstown Connection
2025-07-11 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Crosstown Connection
July 11th – August 23rd
The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) and the African American Visual Artists Guild (AAVAG) are thrilled to present Crosstown Connections: A Collaborative Exhibition. This group exhibition brings together two of Dayton’s vibrant art organizations in a celebration of shared creativity, artistic mediums, and the connections that unite us. Through this partnership, we honor our commonalities, reflect on past collaborations, and look forward to future opportunities to uplift and support artists in our community. Showcasing a collection of works from both organizations, this exhibition will be held at both galleries, celebrating the rich artistic talent within our community. Make sure to visit the other half of this exhibition at AAVAG! Their gallery is located inside the CSU Dayton Campus on the second floor at 840 Germantown St.
Opening Reception: Friday, July 11th 5 – 8 PM, Free and open to the public.
Closing Reception: Sunday, August 24th, 2 – 5 PM at AAVAG gallery

The Great Dayton Food Truck Rally
2025-07-11 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
We are excited to announce the biggest food truck rally Downtown Dayton has ever seen over a two day period! The Great Dayton Food Truck Rally will offer up 50 different trucks for you to choose from on July 11th and 12th! Join us for this HUGE event with every type of food, beverages, and desserts available for the whole family! Our beer garden and patio seating will be open for everyone to hang out in during the festival too! Everything is going down at The Front Street Studios with trucks sprawled over the whole campus for you to explore and enjoy on July 11th and 12th! Don’t forget to stop into over 100 open artist studios as well to check out everything going on! Entry is always FREE to our family friendly food festivals!
July 11th – 5pm to 9pmJuly 12th – 11am to 8pm

Vendors:
Friday, July 11th5 to 9pm
Wheel fresh pizzaHome Cooked VibesBae’s BakeryClaybourne GrillLet’s Eat Food TruckRennys HennysMamaBear’s MacDunkers And BeansEl Diablo GrillOrder Up Food TruckBriellas Hot DogsSuga and SlicesA Food Hall on WheelsTasty BaconsCece’s KitchenCheese N ChongChicken Mac TruckQueen’s TableBaby Cakes Mini PancakesCate’s SteakhouseTortillaMore Than A ApronEl MesonEl Beuno TacoDos Hermanos TacosYummy GyroThe Lumpia QueenCousins MaineJ’s Lobster TruckSweet Tooth TrucksSpin City Cotton CandyLittle Trolley DonutsSnowie DaytonTravelin’ Tom’s CoffeeDouble E Coffee CoSqueeze Play LemonadeTriple C Concessions
Saturday, July 12th11am to 8pm
Claybourne GrillLet’s Eat Food TruckGo Down FixensMamaBear’s MacDunkers And BeansOrder Up Food TruckBriellas Hot DogsSuga and SlicesA Food Hall on WheelsTasty BaconsCece’s KitchenChicken Mac TruckQueen’s TableBaby Cakes Mini PancakesCate’s SteakhouseTortillaMore Than A ApronEl Beuno TacoDos Hermanos TacosYummy GyroThe Lumpia QueenJ’s Lobster TruckMonster Baby DonutsBatter Up ConcessionsSweet Tooth TrucksSpin City Cotton CandyFunnel VisionSnowie DaytonSqueeze Play LemonadeTriple C Concessions
*Please note: Food truck lineup is subject to change

Guided Downtown Dayton historic walking tours
2025-07-11 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Arcade, 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Many of the places that helped make Dayton a center of innovation were lost to history, while others survived and adapted, representing the city’s spirit of revitalization. Some of the city’s distinctive and significant structures were demolished, while others, including the Dayton Arcade and Centre City Building, saw challenging times but now await redevelopment. Explore and learn about the diverse selection of retail, industrial, entertainment, and residential sites on this guided walking tour of Downtown Dayton.
Tours are available on Fridays beginning May 2 and run through October 2025. The cost is $10 per person and reservations are required to attend.
Our guided downtown walking tours will launch promptly at 5:30 p.m. from the Dayton Arcade entrance on Fourth Street. This 90-minute, 1.5-mile tour may be deemed strenuous by some, and patrons should be able to walk/navigate city sidewalks and streets. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a water bottle if needed. Tours will launch rain or shine, except in the event of thunder or lightning.

Living Color – Closing Celebration
2025-07-11 18:00 - 2025-09-11 20:00 (America/New_York) | Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Come enjoy the artwork and the vibe during the Closing Celebration for the group art exhibition “Living Color”. Lite refreshments served and music by Isicle. Artist participating in this group exhibition include: Julio Antonio Pino Varens Michael Surber Ron Rollins Hadley Rodebeck Tobi Ewing April Sunami Evelyn ‘Hadeev’ Hargrove Zuri Ali Cedric Michael Cox Shon Curtis Alisa H. Workman
