Downtown Dayton Partnership

Queer Romance Mixer: A Heartsiq Event
2024-12-14 20:00 (America/Detroit) | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Heartsiq and Barrel House Present: The Queer Romance Mixer
It’s cold out and time to find someone to cuddle this holiday season. Who’s ready to mix and mingle?! Join us for this FREE event!
Come alone, or bring your friends and meet local queers looking for connection!
FREE ENTRY!
There will be ice breakers and games, chances to win free drinks, and live music by Dayton’s own DJ Ru!
Saturday, Dec 14 at 8pmThe Barrel HouseDayton, Ohio

Lab Partners, Anya Van Rose, & Quiet Signals
2024-12-14 20:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for a night of live music featuring Lab Partners, Anya Van Rose and Quiet Signals!December 14th $10 cover starts at 8pm, Music at 9pmQuiet Signals is an instrumental post-rock collaboration project created by Nick Kizirnis. The current line-up features Matt Shultz (Holy F***, Savak, Enon) and Bryan Lakatos (Shrug, Heather Redman, Jesse Remnant). Quiet Signals new album also includes Victor Krummenacher (Camper Van Beethoven) is due out in 2025.
Anya Van Rose – Anya Van Rose brings you Bubblegrunge with dreamy, lush vocals and fierecly feminine grit. Her recent record Lucky Stars was recognized by NPR Shuffle as one of the top albums of 2023. Currently, Anya tours the Midwest with her band Austin Wolfe (bass), Austin Popovich (drums) and Devin Johnson (guitar) and also takes the stage as a solo act with Jake Trombetta (pedal steel).
Lab Partners – Lab Partners first formed in Dayton in 1998 by Mike Smith, Amy Smith and Matt Schultz of the band Honeyburn and Kevin Parrett of Ten O’Clock Scholar. After releasing two EPs in 1999 and 2002, drummer Matt Schultz left the group to join Let’s Crash, and later, Enon. He was replaced with Ian Kaplan, and the group released its first full-length, Daystar, in 2002 to critical acclaim. After Daystar’s release, Mike Volk (another Honeyburn veteran) replaced Parrett on guitar and Todd Carll took over for Kaplan on drums. Appearances at SXSW and several tours around the US followed over the next several years, as well as another LP and EP. Moonlight Music was released in 2010 and featured Kevin Vaughn (Heartless Bastards) on drums

Breakfast with Santa
2024-12-15 08:30 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join Santa and his Elves for a tasty buffet breakfast obtained from and prepared by 2nd Street Market vendors. This is a registration only event, please see the Market’s webpage to register. There are two dates available, December 15th or December 22nd.

Home for the Holidays: Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra
2024-12-15 15:00 | Dayton Masonic Center, 525 W. Riverview Ave., Dayton, OH, 45405-4702, United States
Gather with your loved ones as we come together to celebrate the joy of the Christmas season in this annual tradition at the Dayton Masonic Center. This year’s holiday concerts feature Gem City Ballet, Jennifer Fair, soprano, and Robert Rhodes, tenor. Awadagin Pratt conducts. Make this concert a part of your holiday memories with these festive and family-friendly performances. Be sure to visit Santa’s Workshop between shows, 4:30-7:15pm for a free photo!

Tell Me Another Story
2024-12-17 15:00 - 17:30 | Sinclair Conference Center, 301 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join us for a discussion and screening of this 2021 documentary directed by Damani Baker. An inspiring 30-minute portrait of the power of picture books. It’s a compelling overview of diversity in children’s literature that brings home the enormous need for us to tell our children another, more inclusive story. This film highlights the creators, past and present, whose focus has uplifted children’s literature from W.E.B. Du Bois, Augusta Baker, Pura Belpré, and Ezra Jack Keats, to Pat Cummings, Marley Dias, Grace Lin, Christopher Myers, and Andrea Davis Pinkney.

Holiday Soirée for Freelancers and Entrepreneurs
2024-12-17 17:30 - 20:30 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Freelancers, solopreneurs, and small business owners—you spend all year grinding, hustling, and making it happen. But let’s be real: when it comes to holiday parties, there’s no company to throw one for you, right? That’s where Launch Dayton comes in. We’re hosting a festive celebration to bring together the innovators, the dreamers, and the self-starters who deserve a party of their own. Come mingle with your fellow entrepreneurs, enjoy food and drinks, and soak in the holiday spirit with people who get it.This holiday celebration will take the place of our usual open coworking day, so come join the festive fun instead! HOW TO GO? Tue, Dec 17th Mix & Mingle from 5:30pm – 8:30pm at The Brightside 905 E 3rd St, Dayton Free parking on-site

“A Christmas Story” Movie Party
2024-12-18 18:00 - 21:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Celebrate the Holidays with Music, Meal, Trivia, and Dayton Dinner Theater’s famous interactive movie experience with the classic, heartwarming, and hilarious comedy A Christmas Story!
**Themed Food: Mashed potato bar/play station, Chop Suey Christmas dish (rice, veggies, bourban chicken, salad (seseame dressing), leg lamp cookies Themed Cocktails: The Pink Bunny (Bacardi, Pink Lemonade – Garnish with Pink Sugar and Bunny toothpick), Ovaltini (Tito’s, Kahlua, Half&Half – Hot Cocoa rim) Holiday Craft Beer Specials!
Themed Attire: Drab colored old timey midwest winter garb, If you stuff yourself in an arm restricting one-piece puffy coat we will try to turn the temp. down, Also, just so you know, we are hoping to break the world record for most pink bunny outfits under one roof.
BYOLL (Bring your own leg lamp)
HOW TO GO? Dec 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH
Doors open at 5:45 – Food and live music is available from 6-7 pm – Movie starts at 7 pm. A short intermission for dessert and trivia will start at 8 pm – Movie ends around 9:15 pm.
Alcoholic drinks available for purchase Tickets $36 – Get tickets here: https://www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/a-christmas-story-movie-party-1 Table reservations only for parties of 6 or more, otherwise we have open seating. For table reservations or other questions, please email Daytondinnertheater@gmail.com

Erika Wennerstrom – Up Close & Personal
2024-12-18 19:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Don’t miss the chance to experience the incredible Erika Wennerstrom, hailing from Dayton, as she returns home for the holidays! Join us for an exclusive, intimate performance at our VodVil Bar, where only a few seats are available. This is the holiday show of the season, and it promises to be unforgettable! Secure your spot and be part of this special event! Tickets $30 each – general admission seated All ages welcome!

Handel’s Messiah
2024-12-18 19:30 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Hallelujah! Take a break from the holiday hustle and bustle and celebrate the reason for the season with Handel’s glorious oratorio, MESSIAH. The masterwork tells the complete story of Christ, from prophecy, birth, and passion to crucifixion, resurrection, and second coming. As one of the most performed oratorios of all time, MESSIAH features a breathtaking orchestral score for orchestra and chorus and culminates in the popular “Hallelujah Chorus.”

‘Twas: A Holiday Musical
2024-12-19 12:00 | Blair Hall Theatre – Sinclair, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
More music and dance added to this family-friendly story of holidays explained by pets left alone on Christmas Eve. Understanding Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and La Posada opens their eyes to possibilities other than a “visitor in red”. They discover that humans may celebrate in different ways, but ultimately, we must “rescue” each other all year through. All performances are ASL shadow interpreted offering a unique experience to all audiences! All tickets $8, plus $2 ticketing fee. Please purchase tickets online at www.sinclair.edu/tickets. All patrons, regardless of age, must have a ticket and an assigned seat (including infants).

DAI presents Holiday Classic Trivia with the Rubi Girls
2024-12-19 18:00 - 20:00 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Spend an evening with The Rubi Girls at the DAI. dai.ticketapp.org/portal/product/90/events Test your knowledge of holiday animated classics, pop culture and more, featuring Dana Sintell, India Summer and Ileasa Plymouth, AND play to win tickets to the DAI’s newest signature event! December 19, 2024, from 6–8 p.m. $150 includes team admission, four drink tickets, a holiday snack basket and a private table. Teams are limited to four people and MUST preregister by December 16 to attend. The winning team will receive four tickets to the DAI’s newest signature event, “Curated,” a craft cocktail party happening on April 3, 2025. ️️Holiday Classics Trivia with The Rubi Girls is presented in conjunction with the DAI’s newest Special Exhibitions: Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic & (B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family. Guests attending trivia may arrive early to view the special exhibitions, which are included in the cost of the event. #thingstodoindayton #daytoninspires #rubigirls #daytonartinstitut

Noonday Carol Sing and Lunch
2024-12-20 12:00 | Westminster Presbyterian Church, 125 N. Wilkinson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
A fun and festive community event with carol singing by all and music by the choirs of Xenia High School. A quick lunch for $7 (cash) will be served following the Carol Sing. Invite your friends!

Homeless Persons Memorial Vigil
2024-12-20 12:00 | Courthouse Square, Third & Main Streets, Dayton, OH, 45422, USA

Santa is Coming! Themed Holiday Skate
2024-12-20 19:00 - 22:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Lace up your skates and channel your inner Elf! at our upcoming theme night! Dress up as Buddy or don your favorite holiday sweater for a fun evening on the ice with music and decorations straight out of the movie. Take a selfie with Santa as he greets the skaters, then purchase a penguin for $1 to toss onto the ice and win cool prizes! The RiverScape Café will be open and skaters can also relax in our heated comfort tent which will have games that match the theme. Skate admission is $7 and skate rental is $3. Thanks to our Access to Nature Program, residents who receive SNAP/EBT can simply show their card to the rental attendant to receive 50% off admission and skate rental. Weather Dependent.

ENMY at The Brightside
2024-12-20 19:00 - 23:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Rock fans! You’re invited to an electrifying night of music with ENMY at The Brightside (Dayton, Ohio). ENMY (pronounced “Enemy”) is a four-piece Hard Rock band originating from Cincinnati, OH. ENMY brings a fresh and energetic sound to modern-day rock and Metalcore by crafting a unique blend of soaring vocals, groove-oriented instrumental play, and electronic melodies. Joining them on stage are the powerhouse acts Before The Day, Southbound Beretta, and Noohra. This is a rock lineup you won’t want to miss! HOW TO GO? Date: Friday, December 20, 2024 Location: The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton (Ballroom) Time: Doors open at 6 PM, Show starts at 7 PM Tickets: $15 presale tickets available now! / $20 at the door (cash or credit) Ticket link: https://www.venuepilot.co/events/enmy-2024-12-20-the-brightside-music-event-venue-dayton-cb4e69/orders/new Age: All ages welcome (under 18 with parental supervision_ Secure your spot and be part of this unforgettable night. Grab your tickets and get ready to rock out like never before!

Black Box Improv Annual Holiday Show
2024-12-20 20:00 | The Black Box Improv Theater, 518 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
IT’S THE MOST IMPROVISED TIME OF THE YEAR…
You’ve waited all year, and it’s finally time! We’re gearing up for the Annual Black Box Holiday Show! Two nights of holiday cheer and laughs on Friday, December 20th, and Saturday, December 21st! This year’s Holiday Show includes a very special Black Box ladies’ number, “Out of Pocket,” “Greatest Hits,” and as always, the Improvised Musical! Doors open at 7:00 p.m. with shows beginning at 8:00 p.m.

Holiday Cookie Swap
2024-12-21 13:00 - 17:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Cookie season is upon us! Bring your home backed cookies and share ’em with other cookineers at our first annual cookie swap! Join us for an informal gathering of baked goods and sweet treats Saturday, December 21st from 1-5pm!

Christmas With C.S. Lewis
2024-12-21 14:30 | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
In the early years of his young adult life, C.S. Lewis believed the story of Christ’s birth was nothing more than feel-good myth. That all changed after a particular encounter with his great friend and fellow author, J.R.R. Tolkien. Although both men loved mythology in general, Tolkien was convinced that the Jesus myth was the one true myth. That was the start of Lewis’ journey from Atheism to Christianity. From that point on, Christmas, for Lewis, took on an entirely different meaning. In this intimate portrayal, we find him at his home near Oxford on Christmas Eve hosting a group of Americans who are Christmas-ing in England. They are about to experience an unforgettable assortment of Yuletide recollections which stimulates a whole range of emotions – curiosity, laughter, gladness and even some tears. Above all, they will discover how that encounter with Tolkien forever changed Lewis’ Christmas celebrations.

Holiday Mini Market
2024-12-21 17:00 - 20:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Holiday Mini Market
5:00pm – 8:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Head down to the MetroParks Ice Rink on the first three Saturdays in December for a fun day of ice skating and holiday shopping, all in one visit! Our Holiday Mini Markets are back and will feature a variety of 2nd Street Market vendors each evening in the comfort tent… this week we will be hosting Conjured Confections and Silver Maple Ranch. Please note, skating admission is not required to attend the Holiday Mini Market. Weather dependent. Weather Dependent.

Have a Cigar – Pink Floyd Tribute Show
2024-12-21 20:00 - 23:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Celebrate the winter solstice with Have A Cigar – A Pink Floyd Tribute, live Floyd experience w/ laser light show! It’s going to be a spectacular evening you won’t want to miss. HOW TO GO? Saturday, December 21st Doors open 7pm / Show at 8pm All ages welcome! Tickets $20 advance here: https://www.venuepilot.co/events/have-a-cigar-pink-floyd-tribute-7e131d/orders/new Reserved tables with 4 tickets $120 $25 day of show

Sugarplum Tea
2024-12-22 12:00 - 14:00 | The Dayton Woman’s Club, 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
We are excited to announce that our annual Sugar Plum Tea will once again be held at the beautiful Dayton Woman’s Club this year. This Victorian mansion provides the perfect holiday backdrop for this special event. Children will have the opportunity to enjoy delicious food and drinks, make crafts, listen to the story of the Nutcracker, and learn dance steps from the Sugar Plum Fairy herself! There will be plenty of amazing photo opportunities as well.
December 22nd
Doors open at 12pm
Event 12:30pm – 2pm
NOTE: The matinee performance of the ballet starts at 2:30pm. The Dayton Woman’s Club is an easy walk across Ludlow St to the Schuster. If you are planning to attend the ballet – please note that a separate ticket is required for the ballet via DaytonLive.org

“It’s a Wonderful Life” Movie Party
2024-12-22 18:00 - 21:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Celebrate the Holidays with Music, Meal, Trivia, and Dayton Dinner Theater’s famous interactive movie experience with the iconic holiday classic It’s a Wonderful Life.
HOW TO GO? Dec 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:20 PM The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH Doors open at 5:45 – Food and live music is available from 6-7 pm – Movie starts at 7 pm. A short intermission for dessert and trivia will start at 8 pm – Movie ends around 9:15 pm.
Alcoholic drinks available for purchase
Tickets $36 – Get tickets here: https://www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/its-a-wonderful-life-traditional-christmas-movie-party Table reservations only for parties of 6 or more, otherwise we have open seating. For table reservations or other questions, please email Daytondinnertheater@gmail.com

Christmas Eve Skate
2024-12-24 11:00 - 20:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Christmas Eve Skate
11:00am – 8:00pm
AGE: All ages | $10.00
Glide into Christmas with joy with our Christmas Eve skate at MetroParks Ice Rink! It’s the perfect tradition and a wonderful way to spread holiday cheer. The RiverScape CafÃ© will be open and skaters can also relax in our heated comfort tent. Skate admission is $7 and skate rental is $3. Thanks to our Access to Nature Program, residents who receive SNAP/EBT can simply show their card to the rental attendant to receive 50% off admission and skate rental. Extended Hours Weather Dependent.

Juice Journey: Next Year & Beyond
2024-12-27 11:30 - 12:30 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join Donna Wilson owner of Choice Juice Boxx as she kicks off the new year a few days early and demonstrates the different fruits and vegetables in her juices that promote a better, healthy you! Learn to live a healthy life. Samples provided.

Wizarding World! Theme Skate
2024-12-27 19:00 - 22:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Accio ice skates! Whether you’re a Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, or Ravenclaw… you won’t want to miss our Harry Potter theme night! Bring your house scarfs to stay warm and enjoy the enchanting decor and music. It’s going to be a spellbinding evening! Purchase a penguin for $1 and throw it on the ice to win cool prizes! The RiverScape Café will be open and skaters can also relax in our heated comfort tent which will have themed games to play. Skate admission is $7 and skate rental is $3. Thanks to our Access to Nature Program, residents who receive SNAP/EBT can simply show their card to the rental attendant to receive 50% off admission and skate rental. Weather Dependent.

hOm New Year’s Sound Bath (early session)
2024-12-29 16:00 - 18:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join hOm at The Brightside in Dayton, Ohio for a very special New Year’s Sound Bath as we prepare to enter into the next chapter of 2025. hOm is a world class sound bath experience and gathering. We hold a unique and immersive sound bath experience where modern sound therapy, traditional sound healing, and musical composition all come together providing a space for rest, relaxation, and healing. hOm creates a multi-practitioner sound healing environment using a wide range of acoustic and electronic instruments like piano, violin, singers, singing bowls, atmospheric sound synthesis, and immersive performance to create a tranquil soundscape that washes over you to encourage a sense of safety, stillness, and connection. Combining ancient sound healing principles and recent studies in the benefits of sound therapy, we focus on creating an experience that meets you where you are and asks you to listen deeper than ever before. hOm is a new type of gathering space where people slow down, get into their hearts, and connect. They connect to one another and to themselves. We invite you to attend for whatever reason you may need whether it be for rest and relaxation or medition and connection. When December 29th | EARLY: 4 pm – 6 pm | Arrive between 4 and 4:25 pm | Sound Bath begins at 4:30 pm *entry will no longer be permitted once the sound bath begins Where The Brightside905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402https://www.thebrightsidedayton.com/Parking The Brightside has a parking lot connected to the venue

hOm New Year’s Sound Bath (late session)
2024-12-29 19:00 - 21:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join hOm at The Brightside in Dayton, Ohio for a very special New Year’s Sound Bath as we prepare to enter into the next chapter of 2025. hOm is a world class sound bath experience and gathering. We hold a unique and immersive sound bath experience where modern sound therapy, traditional sound healing, and musical composition all come together providing a space for rest, relaxation, and healing. hOm creates a multi-practitioner sound healing environment using a wide range of acoustic and electronic instruments like piano, violin, singers, singing bowls, atmospheric sound synthesis, and immersive performance to create a tranquil soundscape that washes over you to encourage a sense of safety, stillness, and connection. Combining ancient sound healing principles and recent studies in the benefits of sound therapy, we focus on creating an experience that meets you where you are and asks you to listen deeper than ever before. hOm is a new type of gathering space where people slow down, get into their hearts, and connect. They connect to one another and to themselves. We invite you to attend for whatever reason you may need whether it be for rest and relaxation or medition and connection. When December 29th | Late: Arrive between 7 and 7:25 pm | Sound Bath beginnings at 7:30 pm *entry will no longer be permitted once the sound bath begins Where The Brightside905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402https://www.thebrightsidedayton.com/Parking The Brightside has a parking lot connected to the venue

New Year’s Eve Skate
2024-12-31 11:00 - 20:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
New Year’s Eve Skate
11:00am – 8:00pm
AGE: All ages | $10.00
Ring in the new year with friends, fun, and ice skating at our New Year’s Eve Skate event! The RiverScape CafÃ© will be open and skaters can also relax in our heated comfort tent. Skate admission is $7 and skate rental is $3. Thanks to our Access to Nature Program, residents who receive SNAP/EBT can simply show their card to the rental attendant to receive 50% off admission and skate rental. Extended Hours Weather Dependent.

NYE Ekoostik Hookah
2024-12-31 19:00 - 23:59 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
You’re invited to jammin’ New Year’s Eve with ekoostik hookah & Subterranean! If you’re a music lover – this is a fun way to ring in 2025!
HOW TO GO? Tue, December 31, 2024 The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St Dayton 7:00 PM Doors, 8:00 PM Show General admission tickets $30 – get yours here: https://www.venuepilot.co/events/114610/orders/new#/

Dayton’s 7th Annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Silent Disco
2024-12-31 20:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Ring in 2025 at Dayton’s 7th Annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Silent Disco at The Yellow Cab Tavern on Dec 31st!
It’s Dayton’s New Year’s Eve Ball Drop tradition!
In our seventh year we are extremely excited to welcome back our host Zac Pitts to count us down through the evening with Dayton’s Silent Disco holding down the dance floor!
Dance in the New Year with three different stations to choose from! KimL will be on the green station with EDM, Sexbox on the blue station with 70s, 80s, and 90s, and John Chapel on the Red station with modern Hip Hop! You will not want to miss this classic Dayton event!
Tickets and more details at daytonsilentdisco.com
Single day tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the doors.
We’re offering “Group Tickets” – Save 20% when you bring a group of 10! (Pre-sale only)
*Discounted single day presale tickets end at Midnight on Dec 30th.
Yellow Cab’s resident truck, The Pizza Bandit, will be set up and serving through 2am!
This event is 21+
