Downtown Dayton Partnership

Saturday Art Workshops
2025-10-11 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Exhibit: Beyond Guilt
2025-10-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-10 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Beyond Guilt is a compelling visual experience that tells the powerful and redemptive stories of those impacted by over-sentencing and over-punishment. This exhibit will be available for public view during our normal operating hours from August 15, 2025 through November 9, 2025. In their stories we learn about the human consequences of second chances and the ethical necessity to see and treat people beyond their guilt. The exhibition features a growing collection of work, including thirteen short films, a powerful photo series by Cincinnati artist, Harriet Kaufman, and works of art across visual, written, andother media by incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals whose stories embody the mission of Beyond Guilt. The exhibition is a collaboration with the International Peace Museum and the Ohio Justice & Policy Center’s Beyond Guilt project – a state-wide advocacy project that serves incarcerated people who have been over-sentenced and demonstrate the ability to be safely released from prison. Materials were created in collaboration with Northern Kentucky University and The Ohio State University. Learn more about the Beyond Guilt project at: ohiojpc.org/our-work/beyond-guilt

Ding Chao and John Tronsor Exhibit
2025-10-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Galleries at Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OH, 45402
The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present The Dialogue by Chao Ding in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery and limen series by John Tronsor in the Works on Paper Gallery. The Dialogue is a visual diary of paintings exploring evocative moments and fragments of time in the artist’s life. Ding explores loneliness and mystery through textural layers and subtle colors, focusing on revealing forgotten beauties and poetic significance through deserted spaces in the work. Tronsor’s limen series is a collection of photographs created during a period of self-quarantine focusing on his apartment windows, which were sealed shut and covered with a white semi-opaque film. The resulting photos reflect landscapes paralleling tundras or oceans with their own depth and singularity. There will be a virtual artist talk via Zoom on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 12pm. Visit www.sinclair.edu/artgalleries for details. The exhibitions will be on display from September 29–October 28, 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.

Out Here Dayton Film Fest
2025-10-11, 2025-10-10 | THE NEON, United States
Welcome to the
2025 Out Here Dayton Film Fest
This is our 20th year of bringing the best in LGBTQIA+ cinema from around the world to the Miami Valley! It’s quite a milestone, and we’re proud of what we have been able to accomplish. During our first 19 years, we screened 337 films and hosted 57 guest artists, and we’re excited for you to see what we have in store for you this year.
Join us at THE NEON in downtown Dayton during the long weekend of Oct. 9-12, 2025 for 9 different screenings featuring 24 short and feature-length films.
Our Friday night party at Joui Wine has some treats in store, and other special details for the weekend are still in the works. Be sure to keep your eye on our Facebook and Instagram pages – the best place to keep track of last-minute additions and announcements.
In these challenging times, building strong community is more important than ever. We can’t wait to share these great films in a space where we can celebrate our stories together.

Water Street District Pint Path
2025-10-11, 2025-10-10 | 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

This Must Be the Party – A Tribute to the Talking Heads
2025-10-10 20:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
This Must Be the Party is BACK! It’s an all-star musical celebration of The Talking Heads featuring a complete recreation of the beloved “Stop Making Sense” album. It’s one of our most acclaimed events, and we’re so excited to bring it back to the Brightside Ballroom. Very pecial guests The Nth Power kicks off this amazing show! HOW TO GO? October 10, 2025 The Brightside (905 E 3rd St., Dayton, OH) Doors 7pm / Show starts 8pm Tickets available here: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/this-must-be-the-party-with-special-guests-the-nth-power-2025-10-10-the-brightside-music-event-venue–9dcc83 $25 regular general admission $30 general admission price $160 reserved tables with 4 tickets (limited qty) All ages welcome. Under 18 needs parental supervision. Over 21? Need to bring ID to drink! Please note: This is a standing show. There will be limited seating available for patrons who need it. Please wear comfy shoes because this is a dance party! Presented by Venus Child Productions. https://eventvesta.com/events/116403/t/tickets Event Cost: $25.00

Dial ‘M’ for Murder
2025-10-10 20:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, OH, 45410, USA
A cunning husband. A flawless plan. One fatal call. In this razor-sharp, midcentury mind game of deadly charm, calculated lies, and impetuous greed, the plot to commit the perfect murder begins to unravel. What follows is a taut and twisted Hitchcockian thriller—where life and death hang on the line.

Giselle
2025-10-10 19:30 (America/New_York) | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Inspiring modern works such as Black Swan and Corpse Bride, GISELLE begins as a sweet, romantic story but transforms into something ghostly and supernatural by the end. It’s a ballet about love, betrayal, madness, and forgiveness – where a young woman dies of a broken heart, yet her spirit returns to save the man who deceived her.

Black Violin: Full Circle Tour
2025-10-10 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Step into Black Violin’s FULL CIRCLE TOUR, where Grammy®-nominated duo Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus redefine the possibilities of music by merging classical depth with hip-hop’s pulse. This tour captures the essence of returning to where it all began – transformed and reimagined. Each powerful performance invites audiences to reflect on their own journeys, discovering that even as we evolve, we’re often drawn back to our roots with renewed purpose.
From high school orchestra classmates to groundbreaking artists, Black Violin’s path reflects resilience, creativity, and the courage to challenge expectations. With their Black Violin Foundation reaching over 100,000 students each year, they’re building a legacy that transcends the stage, inspiring a new generation to dream boldly. Join them for an unforgettable night that celebrates growth, music, and the beauty of coming full circle.

Sinclair Theatre presents anthropology
2025-10-10 19:00 (America/New_York) | Sinclair Black Box Theatre, 401 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Sinclair Theatre is proud to present anthropology, Lauren Gunderson’s contemporary thriller, live on stage from October 10-18 in Sinclair’s Black Box Theatre, Building 2, on Sinclair’s downtown Dayton campus. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at www.sinclair.edu/tickets. Groups of 20 or more ordering online save all ticketing fees. When Merril creates an AI version of her sister, she finds herself questioning the difference between reality and fiction. As her creation begins to develop motives of its own, Merril’s life is thrown into chaos as her family gets pulled into the power of a well-programmed machine. A story that intertwines the love of family with AI technology, anthropology will take you on a journey that will have you questioning what is real and what is not. “While anthropology is a roller coaster of the contrasting tensions between technology and its creators,” says Gunderson, “this play is truly a very human story of family, grief, resilience, love and sisterhood… all new technology – like all art – is first and foremost a method of expressing and coming to understand ourselves.” The cast consists of Tiffany Higgins, Adalia Gaynier, Rosi Green, Kimberly Borst, and Ryan Ford. Where: Sinclair Community College, Black Box Theatre (Building 2), 444 W. Third St., Dayton Ticket Information: $15 plus $2 service fee. No at-the-door ticket sales. All tickets must be purchased online at: www.sinclair.edu/tickets

Guided Downtown Dayton historic walking tours
2025-10-10 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.

Story Time at the Market
2025-10-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join us as an Educational Specialist from Wegerzyn’s Park, a Five Rivers MetroParks reads reads Empanadas for Everyone by Jackie Azua Kramer and then do a craft. Registration recommended.

Ask a Lawyer
2025-10-10 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Ask a Lawyer
Friday, October 10, 12-5 pm, Main Library, Community Room, 2nd Floor:
Attorneys from GDVLP will answer questions about employment law, landlord/tenant issues, and contracts and warranties. Appointments are limited to 25 minutes. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged via this link: https://bit.ly/4nNz3Ot.

“The Contemporary Dayton 2025” – Juried Members’ Exhibition
2025-10-10 11:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Juried Members’ Exhibition has been a fixture of The Co’s community programming since its founding in 1991. Participation is open to all current Members of The Co and the exhibition celebrates the talent and vision of both accomplished professional artists and emerging voices in our region. Through this inclusive and collaborative experience, artists inspire, encourage, and elevate each other’s creative practice. SEP 12 – OCT 11, 2025 Opening Reception / SEP 12 / 5-8p Award Announcements 6:30p Free Family Day / SEP 20 / 11a-4p Artist Demos, Scavenger Hunt, Spotlight Tours, and More! Curator’s Tour with Select Artists / OCT 4 / 2p

Music Bingo Thursdays
2025-10-09 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Trolley Stop, 530 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
We have music bingo every Thursday! It’s free to play, lots of fun, hosted by KG, and there are prizes galore. Come check it out!

Open Mic Night
2025-10-09 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Open Mic Night – sign up online, then show up and show out.

Fellowship of the Rave
2025-10-09 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” – Gandalf During dark times, we need some fellowship. That’s what inspired “Fellowship of the Rave!” It’s time to dust off your cloaks and wizard staffs and meet us on the dance floor! We’re hosting a Lord of the Rings themed Rave! Costumes encouraged! Featured DJs: Obi-Wan Shinobi (Columbus), Tonic (Dayton), Mt Analogue (Dayton)
$15 PRESALE$20 DAY OF SHOW

Karaoke
2025-10-09 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Detroit)
Join us for Karaoke Thursdays at The Dayton Beer Company, hosted by Limelight Entertainment from 6:30 p.m.-9:30p.m. Cheers!
