Downtown Dayton Partnership

Five Lesbians Eating A Quiche
2024-04-05 19:30, 2024-04-06 14:00, 2024-04-06 19:30, 2024-04-07 14:00 (America/Detroit) | PNC Arts Annex, 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
It’s 1956 and The Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein are having their annual quiche breakfast. As the assembled five women await the announcement of the society’s prize-winning quiche, the atomic bomb sirens sound! Has the Communist threat come to pass? How will the women respond as their idyllic town and lifestyle faces attacks?
This interactive show runs 90 minutes, no intermission.
Presented with permission from Concord Theatricals
https://www.daytonlive.org/events/five-lesbians-eating-quiche/

Total Eclipse: The Sun And The Planets
2024-04-05 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-04-06 19:30 - 21:30 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance is pleased to welcome Solti Award-winning conductor Keitaro Harada to lead this celestial celebration honoring the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. The evening begins with Nielsen’s Helios Overture, a day in the life of the sun. Later, Holst’s cosmic tour de force takes center stage. From powerful and commanding to eerie and ethereal, the work has served as a source of inspiration for composers like John Williams and Hans Zimmer. Midway through the concert, Richard Dowling performs Mozart’s exuberant Piano Concert No. 16.

Flight of the Lawnchair Man
2024-04-05 20:00, 2024-04-06 17:00, 2024-04-07 15:00 | Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, OH, 45410, USA
Jerry’s just an ordinary guy with an ordinary job and an extraordinary dream. While everyone tries to tie him down, Jerry believes in himself and soars in this inspirational musical that reminds us that dreams can come true.

Live music at Blind Bob’s
2024-04-05 20:00 - 23:59 | Blind Bob’s, 430 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Hero Jr. + RIND are coming to rock! Doors at 8pm, $10, 21+

199X 90s Dance Party
2024-04-05 20:30 - 23:59 | Oregon Express, 336 E. 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Introducing 199X on the First Friday of every month at Oregon Express!
Join us for this brand new 90s dance party hosted by Sexbox! He’s on the tables all night playing 90s RnB, Hip Hop, Rave, Brit Pop, Punk, and any other genres or hits that fit the nostalgic mood!
Entry to 199X is always FREE! Oregon Express will be serving their full menu.
Produced by Level Up Productions

Exhibit: The Artistic Life of Aka Pereyma
2024-04-06, 2024-04-07 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Aka Pereyma’s art, unconventional and visionary, demonstrates a highly personal means of expression. Weaving folk-art traditions with modern artistic styles, Pereyma produced art that expressed her strong ties to her Ukrainian heritage. “I think it is my duty to introduce to the world my Ukrainian culture,” she stated. This exhibition brings together works from throughout her career, from the early 1960s into the 21st century. Not tied to a single medium, Pereyma made paintings, drawings, wood and metal sculptures, needlework, woodblock prints, ceramics and exquisitely intricate designs on pysanky eggs. Recurring themes include Ukrainian folk songs, depictions of birds to represent her love of nature, Adam and Eve (along with leaves and eggs) to symbolize men and women. The works tell stories, often through surreal, densely filled ornamentation. “More is more,” was a favorite saying. A celebration of a local artistic legend, this exhibition will highlight Pereyma’s love of color and bold design.
February 17–May 12, 2024

Exhibit: Person Place Thing
2024-04-06 | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
PERSON PLACE THING

APRIL 5 – MAY 18

PERSON PLACE THING is the Dayton Society of Artists’ 2024 annual spring juried exhibition. The call for art was open to all mediums, techniques, and styles. Any artist, 18 years or older, was eligible to enter. The juror was Stefan Chinov and over $900 awarded in prizes!

Second Look Saturday
2024-04-06 11:00 - 16:00 | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Second Look Saturday is your opportunity to check out the shows, studios and shops across Front Street’s campus that you weren’t able to explore at the Art Hop the night before. Creatives are open across campus and Kool Beanz Cafe is open to serve you. Front Street is a family and pet friendly community. Our campus offers free parking. Visit frontstreet.art for more information.

Dayton Dragons vs. Lansing Lugnuts
2024-04-06 13:05, 2024-04-07 13:05 | Day Air Ballpark, 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH, 45402
Catch one of the hottest tickets in sports – see the Dayton Dragons play baseball at Day Air Ballpark! For tickets and more information, visit www.daytondragons.com or call 228-2287.

Opening reception for Denise Thomas Daught Retrospective Exhibition
2024-04-06 14:00 - 16:00 | K12 Gallery & TEJAS, 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Celebrating “Kennede’ Thomas” – An Expose’ of an Artist’s transition into an Educator. Opening Reception on April 6th from 2:00pm-4:00pm The retrospective is a show of her work from Childhood to College.

Matt Mart Vinyl Record Pop-Up
2024-04-06 20:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Everybody’s favorite cat/catnip enthusiast is selling off a bunch of his records so he can make the transition to becoming a digital DJ. He’ll be spinning and selling a large majority of his record collection on Saturday, April 6th from 8pm to midnight. Come through, shop his wares, and catch some vibes!

Raptor Day
2024-04-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Little Fish Brewing Company, 116 Webster St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Hey Dayton! On Sunday, April 7th from 12p-2p we are having the Glen Helen Raptor Center here on our patio to host an interactive educational raptor event! Perfect for folks of ALL ages! There will be birds/raptors here to see and meet as well as plenty of opportunities to learn more about the raptor center and all they do!
This event is free, donations appreciated for The Glen Helen Raptor Center.

Skinner Pipe Organ Concert
2024-04-07 14:00 - 15:00 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from the Dayton Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will perform on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. (unless otherwise noted).
April 7 and 21
May 12 and 19
June 9 and 16
July 7 and 21
August 4 and 18
September 1 and 15
October 6 and 20
November 3 and 17
December 1, 8 and 15

Perfect Pair Art & Wine Event
2024-04-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Celebrate spring with an evening of art, wine, and gourmet charcuterie at the historic High Street gallery of the Dayton Society of Artists. Immerse yourself in the sensory delights of three carefully curated wines reflecting the spring season, hand-selected by sommelier Lauren Gay, perfectly paired with a tantalizing array of sweet and savory charcuterie. Enjoy our newly opened spring juried art show as you savor each sip and bite in the elegant ambiance of our gallery. Limited tickets available – reserve your spot now!
Sponsored by: Joui Wine
Joui Wine is a wine retail shop and bar offering a full cocktail program and small plates. Our constantly-rotating offerings feature wineries from around the world, highlighting environmentally conscious and female owned/produced wines. Our funky, vibrant space was designed with versatility in mind so that we can quickly become an event space for private parties, happy hours, dance parties, etc. Hours of operation are Thursday through Sunday from noon to 10pm.
When: Sun. April 7, 4-6 PM
Price: $45 per person, registration is limited.
Premium Wines: Hand selected wines to reflect the season.
Love the wine? Bottles will be available to purchase and enjoy at home.
Treat: a charcuterie beauty provided by Joui’s wonderful chef.
Location: The Dayton Society of Artists
48 High Street, Dayton 45403

Register Here!

Total Eclipse at Dublin Pub
2024-04-08 11:00 | The Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Ave., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Party in the parking lot, beer & cocktails, live DJ

Solar Eclipse Patio Party at Moeller Brew Barn
2024-04-08 11:00 - 19:00 | Moeller Brew Barn, 116 E. First St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us for this once in a lifetime celestial event – the Solar Eclipse 2024!
Tailgate on the Patio 💫 The taproom will all be open on Monday, April 8th from 11am-7pm for the Total Solar Eclipse! The party will feature the Solar Eclipse Beer (available now!) and a specialty cocktail. Full food menu available.

Blackout!
2024-04-08 12:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us as we open for a rare Monday to celebrate the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8th! Matt and Gus will be behind the bar starting at noon, and we’ll be featuring Land Grant’s Totality Black IPA brewed in collaboration with COSI on tap! We’ll have eclipse glasses available for purchase for the full eclipse experience!

Dayton Eclipse: Cocktails and Cupcakes
2024-04-08 12:00 - 21:00 | Two Social, 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us for an eclipse party! Special celestial cocktails plus matching cupcakes by Eat The Rich! Available while supplies last. Axe Throwing Reservations, $12 per person with code “ECLIPSE”

Eclipse Viewing Party
2024-04-08 13:00 - 18:00 | Little Fish Brewing Company, 116 Webster St., Dayton, OH, 45402
A once in a lifetime experience arrives on April 8th, 2024 at 3:09pm! Join us a Little Fish Brewing Company – Dayton Station for a Total Solar Eclipse Party! We’ll supply a pair of glasses with the purchase of 1 pint! We’ll have small snacks available as well as full draft, cocktail, and wine menu!
No ticket entry required, come join the fun! We’ll be open from 1:00p – 6:00p

Oregon Express Eclipse Patio Pizza Party
2024-04-08 14:00 - 17:00 | Oregon Express, 336 E. 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join us at The Oregon Express to view the April 8th total eclipse on our roof top patio!

Space is limited on the patio. So, we’re ticketing the event. Tickets will include a pizza buffet, two drinks, and a set of eclipse glasses!

Everything starts at 2pm and then we’ll keep the party going until 5pm! We’ll have a private bartender and cocktail staff on the patio to keep the drinks flowing too!

We’d love to spend this once in a lifetime total eclipse viewing with you at The OE!

Solar Eclipse at the Foundry Rooftop
2024-04-08 14:30 - 23:00 | The Foundry, 124 Madison St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Prepare to view the total solar eclipse in the path of totality from our rooftop! Happy Hour starts early at 2:30 PM with our Happy Hour cocktails, beer, wine and flame-grilled bites. Then, view the eclipse with your complimentary glasses at 3:09 PM.

Artist in Training Afterschool Classes
2024-04-08 15:00 - 18:00 | K12 Gallery & TEJAS, 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The AIT program is an after-school art club for students in grades 6-12. Students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of media while working at their own pace. By learning some of the techniques used by artists, they will train to become better at their own art making. These classes are perfect for both beginners and students who already make lots of art! The collaborative environment in our studio allows students to forge friendships, build self-confidence, and experience new perspectives while making art. Students can opt to attend one day per week, two days, or all sessions. Students are welcome to join at any point in the year. Classes are $15 for members or $30 non-members. 5 class and 10 class passes available.
Scholarship information available at https://k12tejasgallery.org/artist-in-training-afterschool-art-classes/
