Downtown Dayton Partnership

Exhibit: Appropriate Everything
2025-11-17 | Galleries at Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OH, 45402
The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present “Appropriate Everything” by Darren Haper and John Sousa in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery and Works on Paper Gallery. “Immature poets imitate; mature poets steal.” -T.S. Eliot The large paintings featuring white backgrounds and a knocked-together magazine collage vibe in “Appropriate Everything” takes the “great artists steal” adage and looks at it from several angles. Using a shared set of imagery “appropriated” from the Internet, both Haper and Sousa create their own body of work by “stealing” materials and techniques from the other. Despite covering common visual ground, the work lays bare the stylistic distance between both artists. There will be a virtual artist talk via Zoom on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 12pm. Visit www.sinclair.edu/artgalleries for details. The exhibitions will be on display from November 10–December 13, 2025. Galleries are located on the fourth floor of building 13 (located at West Fifth and 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.

Water Street District Pint Path
2025-11-17, 2025-11-16 | Water Street District
Sip your way through local brews, grab a bite at buzzworthy spots and discover why Water Street District is where Dayton comes to play. Pick up a free Water Street District Pint Path passport from any participating business. Once a passport has been picked up, purchase a menu item of choice at each stop to receive a stamp on the passport. Once you’ve sipped and stamped at all 14 locations, turn in your passport to Water Street District’s leasing office (115 Madison Street) to claim your prize. Pint Path Passport stops can be completed at the leisure of each participant. Cheers! Please remember to drink responsibly. Find a list of participating businesses and more details here: https://www.waterstreetdayton.com/wsdpintpath

The Wiz
2025-11-16 18:30, 2025-11-16 13:00, 2025-11-15 20:00, 2025-11-15 14:00 (America/New_York) | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Nov. 11-16
The Tony® Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back. THE WIZ returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new tour, direct from Broadway.
The Baltimore Sun raves “Powerhouse performances. Stunning choreography. Visionary sets” and the Chicago Sun-Times proclaims THE WIZ is “An eye-popping and high-intensity revival!”
This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard Of Oz changed the face of Broadway – from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and ’70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.
With direction by Schele Williams (The Notebook, revival of Disney’s Aida), choreography by JaQuel Knight (Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies,” Black Is King), and additional material by Tony®-nominated and Emmy-nominated writer and TV host Amber Ruffin (“The Amber Ruffin Show,” “Late Night With Seth Meyers”), this dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop brings a whole new groove to easing on down the road. Everybody rejoice!

Deck the Diamond
2025-11-16 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Day Air Ballpark, 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH, 45402
Step into a winter wonderland at Day Air Ballpark, where the magic of the season shines bright! Experience the enchantment of over 1.1 million dazzling lights and enjoy a festive lineup of holiday activities perfect for the whole family. Make unforgettable memories together at this one-of-a-kind holiday celebration. Enjoy festive displays, a themed light show, live performances and entertainment, family fun, holiday shopping, delicious treats, photos with Santa, ornament decorating, rides on the North Pole Express, fire pits and s’mores, carnival games, photo opportunities, letters to Santa, the grand tree, and so much more! For tickets and more information, visit dragonsdeckthediamond.com.

Hymn Festival
2025-11-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Westminster Presbyterian Church, 125 N. Wilkinson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Westminster Choir, Oakwood Brass with timpani, Westminster Ringers. Freewill offering.

Alice in Wonderland
2025-11-16 14:00, 2025-11-15 19:00 | Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School, 505 S. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Chaminade Julienne’s Performing Arts Department presents its fall play, Alice in Wonderland.

Holiday Greenery Crafting
2025-11-16 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-15 11:00 - 16:00 | Now and Zen DIY Studio, 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Stop in for a jolly good time with whimsical holiday plant projects, including terrarium snowmen, air plant ornaments, and more!

Holly Jolly Social: A Christmas Bar Pop-Up
2025-11-16, 2025-11-15 | Two Social, 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
A festive Christmas pop-up where holiday cocktails, sparkling decor, and cozy seasonal vibes transform the space into a winter wonderland. 2socialdayton.com
Nov. 7-Jan. 15

Polar Bear Express
2025-11-16 | Downtown Dayton
Book a ride on the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the fest streets of Dayton and to the best bars and restaurants. Reservations required. pedalwagon.com/dayton

Exhibit: The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art
2025-11-16 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
October 18, 2025–January 11, 2026
The Triumph of Nature presents the refined, ever-popular and elegant curvilinear designs and nature-based motifs of Art Nouveau. From the rich holdings of the Chrysler Museum of Art, more than 120 turn-of-the-20th century treasures are included, with works by Tiffany, Mucha, Gallé, Beardsley and many others. Furniture, paintings, sculpture, mosaics, books, posters, prints, lamps, glass art and more highlight the innovative ways artists made harmonious visual arrangements. The DAI is the exclusive Ohio venue for this major traveling exhibition.

Vinyl Vinyl Sundays
2025-11-16 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Sunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records, we’ll play ’em

Classic Albums Live Performs Prince: Purple Rain
2025-11-15 19:30 | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Get ready to immerse yourself in the iconic sound of Prince’s Purple Rain, performed live in its entirety by Classic Albums Live. From the electrifying opening notes of “Let’s Go Crazy” to the transcendent final chords of “Purple Rain,” experience every track from this legendary 1984 soundtrack album. It’s Prince at his most brilliant, and Classic Albums Live brings his artistry to life on stage.
Note for note. Cut for cut. That’s what you’ll experience live at the Victoria Theatre with Classic Albums Live concerts. This unique series recreates classic rock albums in their entirety. Not a cover band, not an impersonation, these world-class musicians go to great lengths to faithfully create every sound on the original album in a concert setting.

Healing Sound Bath
2025-11-15 15:00 - 16:30 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Healing Sound Bath, Saturday, November 15, 3-4:30 pm, Main Library, Bassani Theater Off Third, 3rd Floor: Experience a meditative sound bath using gongs and hand-crafted Tibetan singing bowls. The vibrations will harmonize with the body’s internal system, promoting physical and mental relaxation. (All Ages)

Family Open Studio
2025-11-15 15:00 - 16:30 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Join us in Studio A in the Education Wing of Rike for a time of open-ended creativity and art making. Browse our weekly selection of open studio materials and unleash your inner artist. No Signup Necessary. Drop-ins Encouraged! Sponsored by AES Ohio Foundation. Free with museum admission.

Special Interest Tour – Food Tour
2025-11-15 13:00 - 14:30 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Join us at the DAI for our Food Tour! Explore unique portrayals of food and the ways the world is connected through appetite. End your tour experience with a customized charcuterie board created by you! DAI’s Special Interest Tours are community tours with specialized themes! Explore the museum and make new connections! Invoke your creative spirit following the tour with a quick, make-and-take art activity. Sponsored by AES Ohio Foundation. $35 Non-Member Cost: $40 (18+ years). Register here: https://dai.ticketapp.org/portal/product/87/events

Community Workshop: Intuitive Collage Journaling
2025-11-15 11:30 - 13:30 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Using a mix of found images, textures and words, you’ll create deeply personal, process-driven collages that reflect your emotions, thoughts and intentions. Sponsored by AES Ohio Foundation. $35 for museum members; $40 for non-members (18+). Register here: https://dai.ticketapp.org/portal/product/103/packages

Saturday Community Tours
2025-11-15 11:30 - 12:30 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Explore the museum and learn more with a guided tour! Come to the DAI for weekly tour themes like: Dayton History, Art and Architecture, Global Celebrations, and Art Basics for Everyone. Free with museum admission! Sponsored by AES Ohio Foundation. Register here: https://dai.ticketapp.org/portal/product/115/events

Saturday Art Workshops
2025-11-15 11:00 - 13:00 | K12 Gallery & TEJAS, 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Saturday Art Workshops for Kindergarten-12th Grade and Adults. Each month explore a different art medium (Clay, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Mosaics, Drawing, Photography, in a different theme/artistic style (K-12th grade). For Adults classes in Mosaics, Stained Glass, and Glassblowing. Saturday Classes run from September 2025-May 2026. 11:00am-1:00pm. Call for Costs.

Photowalk
2025-11-15 10:00 - 12:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Photowalk
Saturday, November 15, 10 am–12 pm

A new program for us! Explore downtown Dayton through your lens, using anything from a camera phone to a box camera, and anything in between. Join fellow artists and photography enthusiasts for a guided walk inspired by the visual language of Xaviera Simmons: Figure Eleven

Miami Valley Community ID Drive
2025-11-15 09:30 - 13:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Miami Valley Community ID Drive, Saturday, November 15, 9:30 am-1 pm, Main Library, Eichelberger Forum: Area residents with limited access to government-issued identification can obtain a verifiable ID. While not government-issued, this ID can be used by law enforcement, city agencies, health centers, schools, and businesses to help identify, serve, and protect residents.

A mandatory orientation will be held at 10 am. Please bring a photo ID, proof of residency (utility bill, etc.), and $5 cash. Registration required: daytonohio.gov/1104/Miami-Valley-Community-ID-Card. For more information, email WelcomeDayton@daytonohio.gov. (All Ages)

Space Three Turns 6
2025-11-15 08:00 - 12:00 | Space Three, 39 S. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join Space Three as they celebrate six years in business! Swing by Friday for an open house featuring health and wellness vendors, raffles, class/membership specials, new merch drops, and light refreshments. Saturday brings free classes – register at spacethreedayton.com/schedule.
Fri. 4-7 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Fall Fun DIY Projects
2025-11-15 | Now and Zen DIY Studio, 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Make succulent pumpkins for $7 and up and succulent terracotta towers for $13 and up. Prices include pumpkin and moss or terracotta pot. Add your choice of plants and embellishments, priced separately.
