We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 5th Annual Art Exhibition
2025-08-14 | Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
This year’s exhibition features over 40 artworks from around the United States. See more at weredoingitallwrong.com. The exhibition was juried by Artist/Activist Devan Horton (Kentucky) and Gallery Owner Ed Dixon.

Art in the City Juried Art Show
2025-08-14 | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Starting on August 1, you can vote for your favorite piece of artwork submitted by local artists. These pieces will be displayed in the newly renovated Dayton Convention Center, as part of the AES Ohio Summer in the City – Art in the City event. Voting will be open until noon on Friday, Aug. 15 via Dayton.com.
Art in the City is a program of the Downtown Dayton Partnership, and the Juried Art Show is organized by the Dayton Society of Artists.

Harmonies Music Boxes
2025-08-14 | Downtown Dayton
The Downtown Dayton Partnership and Le Monde Studios are excited to present Harmonies, a multi-location public art installation on view for the entire month of August 2025. These larger-than-life, interactive art installations will celebrate Dayton’s creative spirit and stop people in their tracks. Four musical instruments, powered by green technology, come alive with local music and lights at the turn of a hand crank. See a banjo on Courthouse Square, a guitar at Levitt Pavilion, a harp at the Convention Center, and a treble clef in the Oregon District at the Seed of Life Plaza. This is more than a photo-op; it’s a moment of magic in the middle of an ordinary day. Presenting sponsor: PNC. Supporting sponsors: Bob Ross Auto Group and Grunder Landscaping Co.

CURIO: Lunch Box
2025-08-14 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
2025-08-14 16:00 - 20:00 (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
4:00pm – 8:00pm
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 Taiter’s Kayak Solutions all Summer Long at RiverScape MetroPark.

Culture Kitchen: Taste of Farm to Table
2025-08-14 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Part of Culture Kitchen series
Culture Kitchen: Taste of Farm to Table
5:00pm – 8:00pm
AGE: All ages | $36.00 | Financial Assistance

Join 2nd Street Market vendors The Narrow Way Farm and Vegan IT Iz as they delight you with tastings of the season. Fresh from The Narrow Way Farm enjoy the following seasonal items. Sun-dried tomato bruschetta w/fig glaze, kale summer salad, eggplant parmesan and for dessert whipped mini fruit tart. A refreshing beverage of cucumber basil lemonade will accompany the meal.
Many wonderful cultures make up the Dayton community. Families will celebrate a different culture each month through food. We’ll sample a special dish, learn how and from what crops its made, and learn about the country and its customs. Recipes will be available!

Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond
2025-08-14 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Featuring a great mix of familiar favorites and new faces from the region’s jazz scene. We’re excited to welcome the Bob Ross Auto Group back as series sponsor! UPCOMING PERFORMANCES FEBRUARY 13 –Tuxedo Junction Dance Band (Big Band Jazz) MARCH 20- Crabswithoutlegs (R&B Jazz Fusion) APRIL 10 – New Mountain Heritage Bluegrass Band (Bluegrass) MAY 8 – Jameson’s Folly (Celtic) JULY 17 – Big Gil & His Funky All Stars (70’s Funk) AUGUST 14 – Estrada Do Sol (Brazilian Jazz) OCTOBER 9 – Puzzle of Light (World and Jazz) *Bands subject to change without notice. Doors open at 5 p.m., and concerts take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Shaw Gothic Cloister (unless otherwise noted). Admission is free for museum members and included in museum general admission for non-members. Not a member? Click here to join! A cash bar will be available for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and snacks provided by Leo will also be available for purchase. Date of Event: 03/20/2025 Event Start Time: 05:30 pm Event End Time: 07:30 pm Other Date & Time Info: APRIL 10 – New Mountain Heritage Bluegrass Band (Bluegrass) MAY 8 – Jameson’s Folly (Celtic) JULY 17 – Big Gil & His Funky All Stars (70’s Funk) AUGUST 14 – Estrada Do Sol (Brazilian Jazz) OCTOBER 9 – Puzzle of Light (World and Jazz)

Community Workshop – Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey
2025-08-14 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Our artist-led workshops are designed to make community connections between our guests, local artists, and The Dayton Art Institute through conversation and artmaking. Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey Date: Thursdays, April 10, 17 and 24, and May 1 and 8 – 5:30–7:30 p.m Cost: $100 for museum members; $125 for non-members Ages: 18+ In this multi-session workshop series, local artist Jamaal Durr leads participants through an exploration of the fundamentals of oil painting. Sessions will focus on layering, blending, and texture while developing skills through the creation of personalized artwork featuring birth flowers. Jamaal Durr, a Contemporary Artist, is recognized for his figurative works that intimately blend reality and the surreal. Using materials like oil paint, charcoal, and graphite, he explores themes of identity and self-reflection through his timely narratives. Jamaal has expanded his capacity within the realm of Art, having also gained experience as a Curator, Teacher, and Muralist. Jamaal is primarily self-taught, having only received a couple of years of formal training at Stivers School for the Arts in Dayton, OH and a brief stint studying architecture at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY.

Dayton Art Institute Community Workshop Series–Drawn to the Face: A Portrait
2025-08-14 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Our artist-led workshops are designed to make community connections between our guests, local artists, and the Dayton Art Institute through conversation and artmaking. Participants will explore the art of capturing human expression and emotion through charcoal. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this series is designed to guide you through the fundamentals and advanced techniques of portraiture. Over the course of several sessions, you’ll learn how to sketch and shade the human face, focusing on proportion, light and shadow to bring your portraits to life. Each participant receives their own personal drawing kit to keep following the workshops. Jamaal Durr, a Contemporary Artist, is recognized for his figurative works that intimately blend reality and the surreal. Using materials like oil paint, charcoal, and graphite, he explores themes of identity and self-reflection through his timely narratives. Jamaal has expanded his capacity within the realm of Art, having also gained experience as a Curator, Teacher, and Muralist. Jamaal is primarily self-taught, having only received a couple of years of formal training at Stivers School for the Arts in Dayton, OH and a brief stint studying architecture at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY. $150 for museum members; $175 for non-members (18+).

Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond
2025-08-14 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Our Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond concerts present a great mix of familiar favorites and new faces from the region’s jazz scene. The series has been a regular fixture at the museum for more than 25 years. Doors open at 5 p.m., and concerts take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Shaw Gothic Cloister. Tickets may be purchased at the museum the night of each performance; all seating is general admission.

Karaoke
2025-08-14 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Detroit) | OH
Join us for Karaoke Thursdays at The Dayton Beer Company, hosted by Limelight Entertainment from 6:30 p.m.-9:30p.m. Cheers!
