Downtown Dayton Partnership

Dayton Dragons vs. West Michigan Whitecaps
2025-04-26 13:05, 2025-04-25 19:05, 2025-04-24 19:05 (America/New_York) | 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.

Lady First Female Entrepreneur Pop Up Shop
2025-04-26 12:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Mintha’s Boutique, 520 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Female Entrepreneurs Showcase
Dates & Times will be… April 26th, 2025, Saturday @12:00 noon – 6:00pm April 27th, 2025, Sunday @12:00 noon – 6:pm

Ladies First Pop-Up Shop at Mintha’s Boutique
2025-04-26 12:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Mintha’s Boutique, 520 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Visit Mintha’s Boutique this weekend to shop with local female entrepreneurs!

Am I an American or Am I Not?
2025-04-26 11:00 (America/New_York) | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
“Am I an American or Am I Not”:
A Traveling Exhibit and Talk with Karen Korematsu

The Korematsu Institute is proud to present the exhibit “Am I an American or Am I Not?” in Ohio for the very first time.

The exhibition’s title, “Am I an American or Am I Not?”, is inspired by the courageous legacy of Fred Korematsu, a U.S.-born citizen who boldly challenged the government’s wartime incarceration of Japanese Americans. His fight for justice continues to echo today.

In honor of this historic moment, Dr. Karen Korematsu will speak at the Dayton International Peace Museum on Saturday, April 26 at 11:00 AM. This free public event, co-sponsored by Wright State University, offers a unique opportunity to hear firsthand about civil liberties, identity, and the ongoing struggle for justice in America.

Visitors to the exhibit will experience a powerful visual narrative through photographs by iconic artists such as Dorothea Lange and Clem Albers, as well as work from contemporary photographers. These images bridge history and the present day, highlighting deeply personal stories and forging emotional connections that span generations.

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2025 Sinclair Community College Graduating Fine Art Students’ Portfolio Exhibition
2025-04-26, 2025-04-25 | Galleries at Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OH, 45402
From April 19 through May 8 the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery and other galleries in Building 13 will exhibit artwork by students graduating from Sinclair with an Associate of Arts, Art degree. The graduates are in charge of both selecting works from their portfolios to exhibit as well as installing the show. Exhibiting artists include Amanda Agee, Jesper Beckholt, Joe Blackwell, Grace Bucy, Sarah Butler, Autumn Copeland, Dalton Craport, Jordan Cullen, Estevan Dougherty, Lucas Dunlap, Abigail Flanagan, Ashton Houghton, Gabby Lindsey, Olivia Martinez, Macy McDowell, Diane Nguyen, Ethan Rebholz, Charles Edward Rice III, Alexander Rothery, and Bryan Woodroof. There will be an open house reception on May 1 from 4:30pm-6pm in the 4th Floor Atrium of Building 13. The galleries are located at the corner of West Fifth and Perry Street in Building 13 on the 4th Floor. The galleries are free and open to the public from 8am–6pm Monday–Friday and 9am–12pm Saturdays.

Exhibit: SWAY
2025-04-26, 2025-04-25 | Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Inspired by mid-century artists such as Robert Motherwell, Joan Mitchell, and Franz Kline, Susanne Scherette King’s strong colors, movement and motion, and wide range of style make up the title of her show: Sway – Opening Reception on Thursday, April 3rd from 6pm-9pm – Artist Talk on Saturday, April 12th from 2pm-4pm For Susanne, sway is motion, range, and scope. Over the 25 years of painting, her style continues to change and evolve. She has created a diverse range of work for this show. Susanne has a B.S. degree in education from Valparaiso University and a master’s degree in differentiated instruction from Graceland University. She is a self-taught artist. Professionally she taught jr. high language arts and also independently designed. perennial gardens for many years After two life changing medical events, her teaching career ended, but by making some modifications in technique she continued to paint. She has had gallery shows in Dayton, Columbus, Indianapolis, and Philadelphia. Lite refreshments served. Free on-street parking.

Exhibit: Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled
2025-04-26, 2025-04-25 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
March 15–June 8, 2025
A distinguished figure in contemporary art, Jamie Wyeth is recognized for his fiercely independent, realistic approach to art. This exhibition follows Wyeth’s entire career and looks at a specifically darker thread within his oeuvre of troubling and unnerving imagery. Unsettled is divided into three distinct sections: “Strangers and Specters;” “Natural and Supernatural Worlds;” and “Haunted Places and Disturbing Spaces.” Drawn from museums and private collections from across the country, the DAI is the exclusive Ohio venue and the final stop for this major traveling exhibition. Organized by the Brandywine Museum of Art.

Dvorák’s Cello Concerto
2025-04-25 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Cellist Adrian Daurov returns to the Schuster to perform the Dvořák Cello Concerto, one of the most lyrical and monumental concertos in the cello repertoire. Surrounding the piece are two brilliant works that are comedic though a tad eerie – Stravinsky’s Petrushka ballet score and Mozart’s Don Giovanni Overture.

Community Fitness at the Market – TaiChi & Qigong
2025-04-25 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Offered by Immortal Tree Qigong. Each hour-long Tai Chi & Qigong session will start with breathing exercises, warm up, and gentle stretching. You will then be guided through flowing movements mixed with short standing meditations. We will end with a slightly longer guided standing (or sitting) meditation. This should leave a few minutes to answer questions or discuss any insights. Qigong doesn’t require any special skills (other than breathing) or equipment (other than your body). Find “Immortal Tree Qigong” on Facebook or Instagram for more information!

Music Bingo Thursdays
2025-04-24 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!

PechaKucha Night Dayton Vol. 56
2025-04-24 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Join us for Dayton’s first PechaKucha Night of the year! We are so excited to have PK 56 at the beautiful Dayton Art Institute!
Speakers and Topics TBA
Cash bar will be available.
Cash donations are gladly accepted to help PK keep going. You can help grow our audience by inviting someone new to PK!
Special thanks to our sponsorsMEGA: Catapult CreativeEVENT: Dragonfly Editorial
If you’re trying to describe us, this is what we say!
Established in 2009, PechaKucha Night Dayton is a free quarterly idea-sharing party and networking event for adults.PechaKucha is a fast-paced style of presenting using 20 slides discussed for 20 seconds each (20×20). This presentation format allows speakers to share their passions in a succinct format, telling their stories in their own voices, with unique visuals leading the way.
This creative outlet began as nighttime get-togethers in Tokyo in 2003 by two renowned architects. Since then, three million people have attended PechaKucha events worldwide. Dayton is one of over 1,200 official PK cities.
PK Dayton is a volunteer-run event by local organizers Shayna, Mike, Ron, Meg, Sean, and Sarah.

Gem City Burlesque “Bourbon Swing” with live music
2025-04-24 18:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
You’re invited to an unforgettable evening at The Brightside’s “Vod-Vil Bar” on Thursday, April 24th!
Get ready to indulge in: Burlesque Entertainment: Experience the captivating artistry of Gem City Burlesque. Live Music: Enjoy electrifying performances from Ayn Swann & The High Standards. Delicious Cocktails: Sip on expertly crafted drinks that will tantalize your taste buds!
VIP and Standard tables are available as well as single tickets (seated, no table).
HOW TO GO? Thursday, April 24, 2025 Doors 6:30pm Show 7:30pm The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton GA tickets $30 each / Reserved Tables for 2 $100 – $150
Get your ticket here: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/gem-city-burlesque-2025-04-24-the-brightside-music-event-venue-dayton-3631e0 Ages 21+

Karaoke
2025-04-24 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!
