The Great Dayton Food Truck Rally
2025-07-12 11:00 - 20:00 (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

Exhibit: Crosstown Connection
2025-07-12 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

Davina & The Vagabonds w/ Keigo Hirakawa Trio Opening
2025-07-12 19:00 (America/New_York) | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Davina & The Vagabonds w/ Keigo Hirakawa Trio Opening

July 12 @ 7:00 PM

Free Admission

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Series:

Brytus-Wilkinson Family Jazz Series

Genre:

Jazz

Davina and the Vagabonds, led by Davina Sowers, have created a stir on the national music scene with their high-energy live shows, exceptional musicianship, and Davina’s commanding stage presence. Influenced by artists like Fats Domino, Aretha Franklin, and Tom Waits, the band has captivated audiences from Vancouver to Miami and across Europe. Davina’s journey, marked by overcoming personal struggles, led to the formation of the band in 2004. Since then, they have performed in forty-five states, twelve European countries, and two Canadian provinces, earning acclaim from the Chicago Tribune, NPR, and more.
Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: Keigo Hirakawa Trio
The Keigo Hirakawa Trio, based in Dayton, Ohio, is led by jazz pianist Keigo Hirakawa. Known for their spontaneous and innovative performances, the trio explores original compositions and redefines jazz standards. Hirakawa, who relocated from Boston in 2010, has transformed from a student of jazz masters to an artist with a unique vision. The trio, featuring Dean Hulett on bass and Reggie Jackson on drums, is celebrated throughout the Midwest for their articulate use of harmonic and rhythmic vocabulary. They continue to captivate audiences with their dynamic and engaging live shows.

Second Saturday Poetry Salon
2025-07-12 19:00 (America/New_York) | Rabbit Hole Books, 27 W. First St., Dayton, OH, 45402
A comfortable and inviting environment to share your work, or talk about poems or poets who interest you.

Summer Band Series
2025-07-12 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | OH
We’re happy to announce our 2025 Summer Band Series! Starting May 17th & going until September 20th, join us every Saturday night 7-10pm (excluding holiday weekends) for live music in the Biergarten. We’ve got something for everyone – Blues, Rock, Pop, and more! Looking forward to a great summer with you all!

Dragons Classic Movie Night
2025-07-12 20:00 (America/New_York) | Day Air Ballpark, 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH, 45402
Drive in to Day Air Ballpark for the Dragons Classic Movie Night on July 12, 2025! Gates open at 6:00pm, with the movie starting at 8:00pm.
COME & ENJOY:

Toy Story (1995) on our seven-story videoboard.
Movie-themed fun.
Dragons Green Team.
Dragons Mascots, Heater, and Gem.
Inflatables and Carnival Games.
Awesome Themed Raffle Prizes.
Concessions open for purchase.
And more!

Prices for the 2025 Classic Movie Night:
$10 for Adults
$5 for Kids 17 and Under
If you have additional questions please contact, Luke Campbell, at luke.campbell@daytondragons.com or via phone at 937-228-2287 ext.111.

Out on 5th
2025-07-13 | Oregon District, Fifth Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
What is Out on 5th?
Out on 5th is the street closure of Fifth Street in the Oregon District of downtown Dayton on weekends.
Closing down Fifth Street from Patterson Boulevard to Wayne Avenue every Friday night through Sunday evening allows
our business district to open up the street for guests to shop – dine – and relax in the open air.

Out on 5th gives restaurants and bars in the district room to expand patio seating into the streets.

Fifth Street is filled with public seating to allow guests room to spread out and enjoy the outdoors.

Retail shops can use extra sidewalk space in front of their business for sales. Looking to hold a retail pop-up? Apply here.

Local entertainment will be in the district every weekend to enhance the atmosphere. Looking to be an entertainer? Apply here.

When
Fridays 5 -10 p.m./ Saturdays noon – 10 p.m. / Sundays noon – 10 p.m.
Why
Shop, dine, and relax outdoors in the district
Where
In the Oregon District – Fifth Street from Patterson Boulevard to Wayne Avenue
Additional Information
Parking
Thousands of parking spaces on surface lots, parking garages, or metered side streets (free on weekends) surround the Oregon District.
During Out on 5th, please use the detour map at the bottom of this page to navigate around the street closures and into the parking lots.
Our Oregon District businesses kindly ask you to park in these lots, garages or public street spaces, and not in the residential neighborhood.

More info: https://www.theoregondistrict.org/outon5th

Vinyl Vinyl Sundays
2025-07-13 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Sunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records, we’ll play ’em

GREAT Miami Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge
2025-07-13, 2025-07-14, 2025-07-15 | Great Miami River
The 2025 GREAT Miami Riverway Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge June 13 – July 20, 2025 Hosted by the Great Miami Riverway, the 2025 GREAT Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge is a family-friendly, virtual fishing tournament. This is a catch and release tournament only. Anglers can fish anywhere on the Great Miami River. There is no better river for smallmouth bass fishing! Win prizes for your record catch. During the tournament, anglers will use the iAngler Tournament app to photograph their catch and record basic information while on the water. All Ohio fishing regulations apply. Unlimited number of fish entries. Thanks to a generous sponsorship from the International Game Fish Association, we are able to offer FREE IGFA Digital Memberships* ($20 value per membership) for all registrants! Exclusive “Members Only” online access to: IGFA World Record database, Exclusive How-To & Historical Videos, World Record Game Fishes archives The monthly International Angler digital publication Members Only discounts on tackle, trips, charters and more from IGFA partners PRIZES TO BE ANNOUNCED! Read the Rules and Regulations below. Awards event date, time and location will be announced prior to the end of the tournament.

Exhibit: Curtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon
2025-07-13 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Curtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon
July 12–September 14, 2025
A painter and educator, Curtis Barnes, Sr. was a longtime fixture of Dayton’s art scene. His bold, colorful, experimental paintings are a distinctive blend of naturalism and abstraction. They frequently include self-portraits and portraiture depicting the people in his life. His influence is still felt today among his students and in the African American Visual Arts Guild, which he co-founded with artist “Bing” Davis in 1992. He was recognized for his artistic contribution and presented with the “Paul Laurence Dunbar Humanitarian Award” in 1994 and the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Ohio Arts Council in 2008.
This exhibition comes on the 90th anniversary of his birth and is a celebration of Barnes’ life and art. A DAI exclusive, this collection of works was drawn from his family and friends.

Dayton Mac & Cheese Fest
2025-07-13 11:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
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 mac n’ cheese and more all from some amazing food trucks at The Brightside on Sunday, July 13th from 11am to 6pm! Entry is always FREE to our family friendly food festivals! With tons of vendors serving Mac n’ Cheese and thematic items in addition to their standard menu favorites, this will be a foodie event that you will not want to miss! Our beer garden patio indoor seating at The Brightside will be open for everyone to hang out in during the festival!
Vendors:Home Cooked VibesCruisin CuisineLet’s Eat Food TruckThe Food PittRennys HennysDelishMamaBear’s MacMore Than a ApronThe Little BearPop’s World Famous Dawg HouseSmokin’ Double D’sG Cubed BBQ LLCSpicey Rooster BBQ CO.Little Boijon Asian CuisineThe Naughty LabstahSchmidtsI Heart Ice CreamChilders’ Chimney CakesGame TruckDiamond Daiquiri’sBilly Gold Bubble TeaTravelin’ Tom’s Coffee
*Please note: Food truck lineup is subject to change

Dayton Jewish International Film Festival
2025-07-13 15:15 (America/New_York) | THE NEON, United States
The Dayton Jewish International Film Festival offers outstanding world cinema that promotes awareness, appreciation and pride to the diversity of the Jewish people and to the community at large. Our goal is to educate and entertain through evocative, narrative and documentary films that portray the Jewish experience from historic to current global perspectives. See website for schedule and films: https://jewishdayton.org/program/dayton-jewish-film-festival/

Heidi Brueckner and Jennifer Scheuer Exhibits
2025-07-14, 2025-07-15 | Galleries at Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OH, 45402
The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present work by Heidi Brueckner and Jennifer Scheuer in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery and Works on Paper Gallery. Inspired by observing others as a way to understand ourselves, Brueckner creates intricate portraits filled with color, pattern, texture, and a variety of recycled materials. These works produce narratives which explore personage through self-presentation, facial expressions, and gesture. They inspect the under-revered and appreciate the subject’s presence and dignity, not only honoring the individual, but the earth and humanity as a whole. Scheuer addresses ideas of healing, the body, plants, and the history of medicine through printmaking. Much of her work responds to the historical idea of the Doctrine of Signatures, which suggests visual or sensory properties of plants correlate to healing properties. Additionally, she explores sequential imagery, narrative complexity, and play through artist books with their interactive, sculptural, and time-based qualities. There will be a virtual artist talk via Zoom on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 12pm. Visit www.sinclair.edu/artgalleries for details. The exhibitions will be on display from July 1–August 9, 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.

Community Fitness – BootyMix
2025-07-14 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Learn to love the raw, unedited version of yourself through dance fitness. BootyMix is a mixture of booty-centric experiences that make you feel alive and give you the confidence to take back your life through community, movement, and music. When you walk out of class, you’ll feel more connected to your body, more confident in your worth, and ready to take on the world like the unstoppable force you are!

Community Fitness – Bootcamp
2025-07-14 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
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!

Exhibit: Enduring the Seige of Sarajevo – Snapshots of Survival
2025-07-15 | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402

CURIO: Lunch Box
2025-07-15 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Courthouse Square, Third & Main Streets, Dayton, OH, 45422, USA
Throughout 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!
Big 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 new outdoor seating and other touches to create downtown’s newest summer hotspot! CURIO is part of Summer in the City, presented by AES Ohio.
We can hardly contain our excitement for a summer schedule featuring:
CURIO: Lunch Box
Free lunchtime entertainment Tuesdays-Thursdays, 12-2 p.m.
Trivia Tuesdays – bring your team to win prizes
ZENsdays – Unwind. Decompress. Read. Play a game. Relax and zen out on your lunch break.
Unplugged Thursdays – live acoustic music or DJs
Bring your friends and coworkers for a midday break outside!
CURIO: Lunch Box features free lunchtime entertainment from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays each week during the summer months.
Food 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.
Be 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.

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2025-07-15 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 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: 10 and up | $15.00

Paddle under the fountains with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions all summer long at RiverScape MetroPark! Kayakers launch from under the Riverside Bridge along the Great Miami Recreational Trail, and the cost to participate is $15 per person per hour. Taiter’s Kayak Solutions 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 Tuesdays from 2-6PM and Thursdays from 4-8PM, June-October. Visit Facebook.com/TaitersKayak or TaitersKayak.com for more information. Weather Dependent.
Paddle under the Fountain of Lights with Taiterâ’s Kayak Solutions all Summer Long at RiverScape MetroPark.

Community Fitness – Tai Chi & Qigong at the River
2025-07-15 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
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).

Trivia Tuesday
2025-07-15 19:00 (America/Detroit) | OH
Trivia Tuesdays are fun for everyone at The Dayton Beer Company! Get $3.50 DBC Pints every Tuesday with trivia starting at 7:00 p.m. Cheers!
