The Art of Juicing
2025-08-08 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join Donna Wilson owner of Choice Juice Boxx as she demonstrates the different fruits and vegetables in her juices that promote a better, healthy you! Samples provided.

Exhibit: Crosstown Connection
2025-08-08 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-09 12:00 - 17:00 | 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

Hunger Hall Food Initiative
2025-08-08 13:00 - 14:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
The Montgomery County Office of Strategic Initiatives and the Board of County Commissioners are excited to announce that nominations are now open for our 2025 Food Champion Awards. Individuals who are awarded will be recognized by Judy Dodge at an exciting event on Friday, Aug. 8, at 2nd Street Market from 1pm to 2pm. This event will bring stakeholders together to kick off the Local Food Campaign, organized by Hall Hunger Initiative, highlight our Nourishing Montgomery County event taking place the following day on Aug. 9, and wrap up National Farmers Market Week. Tony Hall will be in attendance with several farmers who will talk about the importance of buying local food. Individuals will also receive two box tickets to the Aug. 9 Dragons game to join other awardees and the Montgomery County commissioners in the county suite.

Guided Downtown Dayton historic walking tours
2025-08-08 17:30 - 19:00 | 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.

Friday Night Patio Parties
2025-08-08 17:30 - 19:30 | THE NEON, United States
THE NEON – Dayton’s independent, arthouse cinema – will soon be hosting “Friday Night Patio Parties” on their recently renovated patio. Beginning June 13 and running through August 15, each week’s party, hosted by “Celebrity Guest Hosts,” goes from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. and features music, à la carte drinks from THE NEON’s patio bar and food from a local food truck. These weekly patio parties are made possible by the generous sponsorship of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty.
Guest hosts for these parties include team members from Berkshire Hathaway, representatives from Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce and Generation Dayton, The RubiGirls, Discover Classical – Dayton Public Radio, Amelia Robinson & Anthony Shoemaker, representatives from various local theatre groups, and former Dayton Mayor Rhine McLin. DJs spinning music throughout the summer will include DJ Luke Tandy, man dies., J[REDACTED], and Mike7. And lastly, food will be available each week via local food trucks including Bourbon On The Street, Freakin’ Rican, Bald Head Tone’s, Showdog Hotdogs, and De’Lish. THE NEON’s social media pages and weekly newsletter are the best places to find up-to-date details about each week’s party.
In May, THE NEON announced the name of their expanded patio – “The Eichelberger Foundation Patio.” This expansion received a lead grant of $75,000 from Jack W. and Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation of the Dayton Foundation.
Improvements included:

The expansion of the ground level patio and the building of an upper-level terrace
An awning to provide shade (Tensile Structure Systems, Inc – Baltimore, Maryland)
A new sound system, security cameras and improved lighting
New patio furniture

These improvements will enhance the outdoor experience for THE NEON’s patio guests and have already created an attractive addition to a busy downtown intersection.
Jonathan McNeal, THE NEON’s General Manager, expressed his thanks for the grant. “Because of the generosity of Jack W. and Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation of The Dayton Foundation, THE NEON patio experience will only get better and allow us to expand our programming.” Besides the Friday parties in the summer, the patio hosts numerous events tied to special screenings and a welcoming place to enjoy a drink and popcorn before or after seeing a film.
This is the second grant made by the Foundation to THE NEON. The previous grant was $50,000 in 2021 to replace the cinema’s two projectors and sound system with new state-of-the-art laser projectors.

To learn about THE NEON, visit the website at: https: www.neonmovies.com
THE NEON can be found on InstaGram and Facebook at “neonmovies.”

Party at the Plaza
2025-08-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Day Air Ballpark, 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH, 45402
Grab your baseball gloves and jerseys—the final tailgate of the summer takes place on August 8 from 5:30-7:30pm! Brought to you by Water Street District in partnership with the Dayton Dragons, Party at the Plaza is full of free fun with live performances, raffles, outdoor games, inflatables, free goodies and more. Don’t miss out!

Skadoom Fest
2025-08-08 18:00 - 23:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Hangar 18 Concerts’ SKADOOM FEST Aug 8-9 Yellow Cab Tavern, Dayton, OH Fri, Aug 8: Mephiskapheles w/Hans Gruber and The Die Hards, Caught Dead, The Operators, Whiskey Brisket, Mr. Scientist Sat, Aug 9: The Goddamn Gallows w/Little Foot, The Strains, Hans Condor, D.O.S., Viceroy Kings, Bat Thorn, Marijuana Johnson $30/day or $50 weekend pass Blind Rage Records or online: CincyTicket.com/SkaDoomFest

Ashes & Arrows w/ M Ross Perkins Opening
2025-08-08 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Ashes & Arrows w/ M Ross Perkins Opening

August 8 @ 7:00 PM

Free Admission

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Series:

Tim Tye’s Midnight Sky Country/Bluegrass Series

Genre:

Country/Rock

Ashes & Arrows is a country/rock band with roots stretching from Asheville, North Carolina, to Arrowtown, New Zealand. With soaring harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and electrifying stage presence, the band draws inspiration from acts like NEEDTOBREATHE and The Avett Brothers. Their debut EP, Forward, released in 2022, garnered widespread acclaim. Now, with their debut album Chapter One: The Long Road North, produced in Nashville, Ashes & Arrows continues to captivate audiences worldwide with their authentic and resonant sound.
Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: M Ross Perkins
M Ross Perkins is an idiosyncratic singer-songwriter from Dayton, Ohio, known for his introspective and transcendental music. His third album, What’s the Matter, M Ross?, is his most lyrically confessional work to date, blending psych pop with influences from Gram Parsons and Jonathan Richman. Perkins’s music, composed and recorded in his Dayton studio, reflects his journey of self-discovery and serves as a conduit for optimism. His performances are marked by a sophisticated blend of headphone symphonies and heartfelt lyrics, creating a transformative experience for listeners.

Motown Night with The Motown Sounds of Touch
2025-08-08 19:00 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Summer Music series
Motown Night with The Motown Sounds of Touch
7:00pm – 9:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE

Join us under the pavilion as the RiverScape Summer Music Series features Motown Night with The Motown Sounds of Touch! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy this FREE live concert, while taking in a spectacular sunset over the Great Miami River. The RiverScape Cafe will be open selling food and drinks along with alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and cocktails, for those 21 and over. The Motown Sounds of Touch has been entertaining and delighting people all across the country for over 15 years with their energetic, engaging performances – and have brought many an audience to their feet! Come on out and join us as they perform smash hits from artists such as The Four Tops, Earth, Wind and Fire, Marvin Gaye, The O’Jays, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, The Temptations, Luther Vandross, The Commodores and many more! Weather Dependent.
Come out and enjoy FREE music all summer at RiverScape, sponsored by the Jack W. & Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation and On Par Entertainment.

Dayton Dragons vs. Lake County Captains
2025-08-08 19:05, 2025-08-09 19:05 | 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.

Exhibit: Enduring the Seige of Sarajevo – Snapshots of Survival
2025-08-09 | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402

Out on 5th
2025-08-09, 2025-08-10 | 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

Heidi Brueckner and Jennifer Scheuer Exhibits
2025-08-09 | 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.

Exhibit: Curtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon
2025-08-09, 2025-08-10 | 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.

We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 5th Annual Art Exhibition
2025-08-09 | 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
2025-08-09 | 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
2025-08-09 | 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.

Nourishing Montgomery County
2025-08-09 09:00 - 15:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Nourishing Montgomery County is a community-centered event dedicated to raising awareness about the vital work taking place across our regional food system. This gathering will highlight the passionate stakeholders and organizations striving to create a more equitable, accessible, and sustainable food environment for everyone in Montgomery County. Learning about local food initiatives, discovering resources for community nourishment, giveaways, and shopping from local vendors. The Market will have on hand the Five Rivers Animal Ambassadors, the Carriage Hill Steam Engine will be offering free corn on the cob and there will be a kid’s zone. This is a free event.

Fitness in the Park: Sculpt with Speakeasy
2025-08-09 10:00 - 11:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Sculpt is a low-impact, high-intensity full body workout that combines elements of barre, pilates, and various body weight exercises. Each class with M’Le is set to an upbeat playlist and led by the rhythm to keep you inspired every step of the way. Whether you’re a seasoned fitness fanatic or just getting started, all levels are welcome and will enjoy a well-rounded fitness experience!
Classes are free, no registration required. Please bring a mat and water.

GusJuice Hot Sauce Pop-up
2025-08-09 11:00 - 17:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Gus will be here slinging his sauces and burning buttholes 11am – 5pm(ish).

Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop
2025-08-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Now and Zen DIY Studio, 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us for a splash of creativity as you craft your very own whimsical floating jellyfish terrarium! Pick from a treasure trove of embellishments to make your artistic vision come alive. Choose from 2 different Size Vessels! Medium Vessel – 10.5″ X 3.5″ Large Vessel – 12″ X 5″ (Large vessel includes starfish or bamboo top) Note: Registrations are transferable, but not refundable. $42.00-$47.00.

Pistons & Pinups – Oregon District Block Party
2025-08-09 12:00 - 19:00 | Oregon District, Fifth Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Clash is turning 14 and to celebrate we are collaborating with Next Door and Ned Peppers to host another block party and car show throughout the Oregon District from 12-7pm on Saturday, August 9th! (11am for cars to enter the street)
Pin-up Greta Grenadine will host a Western themed pinup contest at 4pm on Jackson and 5th across from Toxic Brew! DJ Eric Heilman will have a special set just for the 4-5pm hour! Check back here for a link to register for the contest!
Vendors Include: Drunken DuckNeon LamaJars by JasMoonChild GoodsSilver Sister MosaicsCase by Case And more TBA!
Next Door is hosting DJ’s off their balcony with a different set every 15min!
DJ’s include:
DJ CuestDj Bri the BullDj AD Dj Queen CelineDj headstart Djstrawberry DjjrkTrade like qualitiesTonicJeremy streetDJ Ecanon Dj Fabrice Zapthedj DJ AQ Dj Tech Dj zozo Lil Ratchet Soul Zap The Dj Dj Headstart Dj Benson Crys Classic Dj Kaytee

There will be a pinup photoshoot and photography contest throughout the district! If you are a photographer and would like to participate message us and we will send you details!
This is a family friendly event that is free to the public! Please ~DO NOT~ send anyone money for registration or vending fees, there are a lot of scammers out there that will target this event just as they did last year! It’s getting worse on event scams!
Cars will enter Jackson off of Wayne Ave. at 11am. Once the street is full there will be overflow parking in the lot behind Ned Peppers. All cars must clear 5th street at 7pm.
Please email ClashDayton@gmail.com if you would like to pre-register a vehicle, inquire to be a vendor, sign up for the photography contest or for any other information not stated within the event.

“Curtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon” Community Tour
2025-08-09 13:00 - 14:00 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Discover the life and legacy of a local artist, advocate, community builder and innovator. Join us for the Curtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon tour. We will be joined by the family of Curtis Barnes Sr. as they share stories throughout the tour, giving us a more personal glimpse into who he was, not only as an artist, but as a family man. Members: Free, Non-members: Included with the price of admission.

Celebrating our Native American Community with Indigenous
2025-08-09 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Indigenous

August 9 @ 7:00 PM

Free Admission

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Genre:

Rock/Blues

Join friends and family as we celebrate our Native American Community with a concert from the blues/rock band, Indigenous.
Indigenous is a blues-rock band led by Mato Nanji, born and raised on the Yankton Sioux Reservation in South Dakota. Known for their powerful guitar riffs and soulful vocals, Indigenous blends traditional Native American influences with modern blues and rock. Mato Nanji’s music is deeply personal, reflecting his heritage and experiences. The band has released several acclaimed albums and toured extensively, captivating audiences with their electrifying performances and heartfelt lyrics.

Summer Band Series
2025-08-09 19:00 - 22:00 | 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!

Vinyl Vinyl Sundays
2025-08-10 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Sunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records, we’ll play ’em
