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SUMMARY:Friday Night Patio Parties
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGuest 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. \nIn 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.  \nImprovements included: \n\nThe expansion of the ground level patio and the building of an upper-level terrace\nAn awning to provide shade (Tensile Structure Systems\, Inc – Baltimore\, Maryland)\nA new sound system\, security cameras and improved lighting\nNew patio furniture\n\nThese improvements will enhance the outdoor experience for THE NEON’s patio guests and have already created an attractive addition to a busy downtown intersection. \nJonathan 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. \nThis 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. \n  \nTo learn about THE NEON\, visit the website at: https: www.neonmovies.com \nTHE NEON can be found on InstaGram and Facebook at “neonmovies.”
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/friday-night-patio-parties/2025-08-15/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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SUMMARY:Incendio
DESCRIPTION:Incendio\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 15 @ 7:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree Admission\n\n\n/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeries:\n\n\n\n\nBrytus-Wilkinson Family Jazz Series \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGenre:\n\n\n\n\nJazz/World Guitar \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIncendio is a Latin-based world-fusion band known for their exemplary guitar playing\, catchy melodies\, and dynamic arrangements. With over two decades of extensive touring and eight best-selling albums\, Incendio has captivated audiences worldwide. The band features Jim Stubblefield\, Jean-Pierre Durand\, and Liza Carbé\, who blend acoustic and electric guitars with diverse influences\, creating a unique and fiery sound. Their music has been featured on numerous television shows and channels\, solidifying their reputation as a standout act in the world-fusion genre.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/incendio/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion Dayton\, 134 S. Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250817
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SUMMARY:Out on 5th
DESCRIPTION:What is Out on 5th? \nOut on 5th is the street closure of Fifth Street in the Oregon District of downtown Dayton on weekends. \nClosing down Fifth Street from Patterson Boulevard to Wayne Avenue every Friday night through Sunday evening allows\nour business district to open up the street for guests to shop – dine – and relax in the open air. \n\n\nOut on 5th gives restaurants and bars in the district room to expand patio seating into the streets. \n\n\nFifth Street is filled with public seating to allow guests room to spread out and enjoy the outdoors. \n\n\nRetail shops can use extra sidewalk space in front of their business for sales. Looking to hold a retail pop-up? Apply here. \n\n\nLocal entertainment will be in the district every weekend to enhance the atmosphere. Looking to be an entertainer? Apply here. \n\n\nWhen \nFridays 5 -10 p.m./ Saturdays noon – 10 p.m. / Sundays noon – 10 p.m. \nWhy \nShop\, dine\, and relax outdoors in the district \nWhere \nIn the Oregon District  – Fifth Street from Patterson Boulevard to Wayne Avenue \nAdditional Information\nParking \nThousands of parking spaces on surface lots\, parking garages\, or metered side streets (free on weekends) surround the Oregon District. \nDuring 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. \nOur Oregon District businesses kindly ask you to park in these lots\, garages or public street spaces\, and not in the residential neighborhood. \n  \nMore info: https://www.theoregondistrict.org/outon5th
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/out-on-5th/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:Oregon District\, Fifth Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Curtis Barnes\, Sr.\, Dayton Icon
DESCRIPTION:Curtis Barnes\, Sr.\, Dayton Icon\nJuly 12–September 14\, 2025 \nA 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. \nThis 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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/exhibit-curtis-barnes-sr-dayton-icon/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250817
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SUMMARY:We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 5th Annual Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/were-doing-it-all-wrong-5th-annual-art-exhibition/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:Edward A. Dixon Gallery\, 222 N. St. Clair St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:Harmonies Music Boxes
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/harmonies-music-boxes/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:Downtown Dayton
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170058
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SUMMARY:6888 Summer Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:The 6888 Kitchen Summer Marketplace returns for 2025! Join us on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays (June through August) from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 32 S. Ludlow St. This event takes place rain or shine on the sidewalk outside of the 6888 Kitchen Incubator. Shop local\, eat amazing food\, and support local entrepreneurs  We’ll see you out on Ludlow!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/6888-summer-marketplace-2/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:6888 Kitchen Incuabator\, 32 S. Ludlow St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T110000
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SUMMARY:Fitness in the Park: Yoga with Speakeasy
DESCRIPTION:Harness your strength\, enhance your mobility\, and create a deeper connection with yourself. Join Tori for a dynamic physical yoga practice that will guide you through a breath focused flow that is both empowering and meditative. New to yoga? Not to worry. This class has something for all levels\, and a variety of variations are offered throughout so you can find the most benefit for your time on the mat\, and in turn feel your best off of it\, too! Classes are free\, no registration required. Please bring a mat and water.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/fitness-in-the-park-yoga-with-speakeasy/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T120000
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SUMMARY:Chair Yoga
DESCRIPTION:CHAIR YOGA \nSaturdays / 11 a-12 p / June 21 / July 19 / Aug 16 \nNo experience necessary\, bring your own mat. Led by Cynthia Brooks\, Day Yoga Studio.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/chair-yoga/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T120000
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SUMMARY:iHeart Paws 2025
DESCRIPTION:Thousands of pets in Dayton are looking for their forever homes and we’re here to help! iHeartMedia Dayton is hosting our 3rd annual “iHeartPaws”! \nOn Saturday\, August 16th\, iHeartMedia Dayton will be out at the Dayton Convention Center 12p-3p helping find these sweet animals a home. There will be a variety of pets available for adoption\, vendors and giveaways on site. Invite your animal-loving friends and we hope to see you there! \nThank you to our sponsors Boonshoft Museum of Discovery\, Doggie Styles Day Spa\, Dyer Garofalo Mann & Schultz and A&B Flooring. \nFor the safety of your pets and the adoptable animals in attendance\, NO outside pets are allowed into the event. Please leave your pets at home. Do NOT leave your pet in your car – nearby lots will be patrolled and unattended pets in cars will be reported. Service animals to assist those with ADA-qualified disabilities will be permitted. Emotional support and comfort animals DO NOT qualify. Service animals must be housebroken and kept under control. \nAll attendees must have a ticket\, regardless of age.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/iheart-paws-2025/
LOCATION:Dayton Convention Center\, 22 East 5th Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T130000
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SUMMARY:Sand Art – Air Plant Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Unleash your creativity in our Sand Art – Air Plant Workshop! This fun and relaxing experience lets you design a vibrant layered sand creation inside a sleek glass vessel. You’ll then bring it to life with easy-care air plants and an array of embellishments. Perfect for beginners and plant lovers alike. No soil\, no mess\, and no green thumb needed. You’ll leave with a unique\, low-maintenance piece of living art to brighten up your space for give as a thoughtful gift. Registration is Required. $42. https://www.shopnowandzen.com/open-workshop
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/sand-art-air-plant-workshop/
LOCATION:Now and Zen DIY Studio\, 121 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T170000
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Crosstown Connection
DESCRIPTION:Crosstown Connection\nJuly 11th – August 23rd\nThe 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. \nOpening Reception: Friday\, July 11th 5 – 8 PM\, Free and open to the public.\nClosing Reception: Sunday\, August 24th\, 2 – 5 PM at AAVAG gallery
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/exhibit-crosstown-connection/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:Dayton Society of Artists\, 48 High Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T131500
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SUMMARY:Slow Looking Tour
DESCRIPTION:SLOW LOOKING TOUR \nSaturdays\, 12:30 – 1:15 p / June 21 / July 19 / Aug 16 \nA guided experience reflecting on just a few selected artworks\, focusing on deep engagement\, mindfulness\, and personal connection.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/slow-looking-tour/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T200000
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SUMMARY:Dayton African American Cultural Festival
DESCRIPTION:Dayton African American Cultural Festival\n12:00pm – 8:00pm \nAGE: All ages | FREE\nThis family event brings the richness of the African American experience to Dayton through culture\, education and music. See an African village and a pavilion of paintings. Enjoy live R&B\, gospel and jazz performances. Visit the Kids Korner for a variety of activities\, community talent show and giveaways. Merchandise and food vendors will be onsite. Don’t miss this citywide event where diverse people gather in celebration. Weather Dependent.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/dayton-african-american-cultural-festival-4/
LOCATION:Island MetroPark\, 101 Helena St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T180000
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SUMMARY:Great American Beer Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Great American Beer Tasting\, presented by Heidelberg Great Great American Beer Tasting\, presented by Heidelberg Distributing\, returns on Saturday\, August 16\, 2025.\nCome on out for the best event of the summer and enjoy samples from over 100 different beers\, ciders\, and seltzers!\nAll tickets purchased after Friday\, August 8 will be will call pick-up only. Your tickets can be picked up from the Dragons Box Office on the day of the event.\n$45 Regular Admission ticket includes:\n– 15\, 4 oz. samples (provided the day of the event)– Pint glass (provided the day of the event)– 2025 T-shirt (while supplies last)– (2) Raffle tickets– Access to games and activities on the field\n$15 Designated Driver ticket includes:\n– 5\, 4oz. non-alcoholic samples (provided the day of the event)– Pint glass (provided the day of the event)– (1) Raffle ticket– Access to games and activities on the field\n\nMust be 21 or older to attend. No outside food or drink including pretzels or other food necklaces. No children\, including babies in strollers. Designated driver ticket includes 5\, non-alcoholic samples for those attending who do not wish to drink. Tickets may not be shared. All shirt sizes are in adult\, gender-neutral sizing
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/great-american-beer-tasting-2/
LOCATION:Day Air Ballpark\, 220 North Patterson Blvd.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170058
CREATED:20250522T131244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T134442Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Tour
DESCRIPTION:EXHIBITION TOURS \nSaturdays\, 3-4 p / June 21 / July 19 / Aug 16 \nLed by Heather Jones\, Curator.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/exhibition-tuor/2025-08-16/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T190000
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SUMMARY:Porchfest Afterparty ft Eilen Jewell
DESCRIPTION:Eilen Jewell w/ Basura Opening\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAugust 16 @ 7:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree Admission\n\n\n/\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeries:\n\n\n\n\nTim Tye’s Midnight Sky Country/Bluegrass Series \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGenre:\n\n\n\n\nFolk/Americana \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEilen Jewell is hailed by American Songwriter as “one of America’s most intriguing\, creative\, and idiosyncratic voices.” An Idaho native\, Jewell has built her career with relentless touring and captivating live shows. Her new album\, Get Behind The Wheel\, co-produced by Will Kimbrough\, explores grief\, loss\, resilience\, and redemption with a blend of vintage roots-noir and psychedelic arrangements. Jewell has shared bills with legends like Lucinda Williams and Emmylou Harris\, earning praise from Rolling Stone and NPR for her clever writing and sweet\, clear voice. \nProjects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: Basura \nBasura is a captivating performance art collective that fuses live music\, experimental movement\, and spoken word into a powerful and immersive experience. What started as Frank Calzada’s four-piece psychedelic rock band has evolved into a dynamic nine-piece collective\, incorporating a horn section\, poetry\, and dance. Drawing inspiration from various art forms and creative mediums\, Basura pushes the boundaries of traditional performance\, inviting audiences to engage with thought-provoking themes and innovative artistic expression.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/porchfest-afterparty-ft-eilen-jewell/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion Dayton\, 134 S. Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T220000
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SUMMARY:Summer Band Series
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/summer-band-series/2025-08-16/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818
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SUMMARY:Out on 5th
DESCRIPTION:What is Out on 5th? \nOut on 5th is the street closure of Fifth Street in the Oregon District of downtown Dayton on weekends. \nClosing down Fifth Street from Patterson Boulevard to Wayne Avenue every Friday night through Sunday evening allows\nour business district to open up the street for guests to shop – dine – and relax in the open air. \n\n\nOut on 5th gives restaurants and bars in the district room to expand patio seating into the streets. \n\n\nFifth Street is filled with public seating to allow guests room to spread out and enjoy the outdoors. \n\n\nRetail shops can use extra sidewalk space in front of their business for sales. Looking to hold a retail pop-up? Apply here. \n\n\nLocal entertainment will be in the district every weekend to enhance the atmosphere. Looking to be an entertainer? Apply here. \n\n\nWhen \nFridays 5 -10 p.m./ Saturdays noon – 10 p.m. / Sundays noon – 10 p.m. \nWhy \nShop\, dine\, and relax outdoors in the district \nWhere \nIn the Oregon District  – Fifth Street from Patterson Boulevard to Wayne Avenue \nAdditional Information\nParking \nThousands of parking spaces on surface lots\, parking garages\, or metered side streets (free on weekends) surround the Oregon District. \nDuring 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. \nOur Oregon District businesses kindly ask you to park in these lots\, garages or public street spaces\, and not in the residential neighborhood. \n  \nMore info: https://www.theoregondistrict.org/outon5th
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/out-on-5th/2025-08-17/
LOCATION:Oregon District\, Fifth Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818
DTSTAMP:20260404T170058
CREATED:20250528T121344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T121344Z
UID:10037099-1755388800-1755475199@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Vinyl Vinyl Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Sunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records\, we’ll play ’em
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/vinyl-vinyl-sundays/2025-08-17/
LOCATION:The Barrel House\, 417 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818
DTSTAMP:20260404T170058
CREATED:20250618T180811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T181625Z
UID:10038551-1755388800-1755475199@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Exhibit: Curtis Barnes\, Sr.\, Dayton Icon
DESCRIPTION:Curtis Barnes\, Sr.\, Dayton Icon\nJuly 12–September 14\, 2025 \nA 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. \nThis 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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/exhibit-curtis-barnes-sr-dayton-icon/2025-08-17/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818
DTSTAMP:20260404T170058
CREATED:20250729T130830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T130830Z
UID:10038992-1755388800-1755475199@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 5th Annual Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/were-doing-it-all-wrong-5th-annual-art-exhibition/2025-08-17/
LOCATION:Edward A. Dixon Gallery\, 222 N. St. Clair St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250818
DTSTAMP:20260404T170058
CREATED:20250807T123955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T115801Z
UID:10039128-1755388800-1755475199@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Harmonies Music Boxes
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/harmonies-music-boxes/2025-08-17/
LOCATION:Downtown Dayton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170058
CREATED:20250813T173417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T173417Z
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SUMMARY:DAACF Gospel Explosion
DESCRIPTION:DAACF Gospel Explosion\n12:00pm – 6:00pm \nAGE: All ages | FREE\nJoin the Dayton African American Cultural Festival as they celebrate blessings and ancestors through a series of lectures\, a church service\, and gospel entertainment. Merchandise and food vendors will be onsite. You don’t want to miss this citywide event where diverse people gather in celebration. Weather Dependent.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/daacf-gospel-explosion/
LOCATION:Island MetroPark\, 101 Helena St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170058
CREATED:20250311T121542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T121542Z
UID:10030952-1755439200-1755439200@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Skinner Pipe Organ Concert
DESCRIPTION:Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from the Dayton Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will perform at 2 p.m. Free to members; included in museum general admission for non-members.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/skinner-pipe-organ-concert/2025-08-17/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170058
CREATED:20250730T200412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T200412Z
UID:10039070-1755439200-1755442800@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Skinner Pipe Organ Concert
DESCRIPTION:Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from the Dayton Chapter of the American Guild of Organists performs on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. (unless otherwise noted.) *All performances are an hour unless otherwise noted*
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/skinner-pipe-organ-concert-5/2025-08-17/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250818
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250819
DTSTAMP:20260404T170058
CREATED:20250807T123955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T115801Z
UID:10039129-1755475200-1755561599@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Harmonies Music Boxes
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/harmonies-music-boxes/2025-08-18/
LOCATION:Downtown Dayton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170058
CREATED:20250729T130215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T130215Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Fine Art Faculty Exhibition Featuring Bridgette Bogle
DESCRIPTION:Event Title: 2025 Fine Art Faculty Exhibition Featuring Bridgette Bogle Event Description: Sinclair Community College’s annual Fine Art Faculty Exhibition will usher in the beginning of the 2025-2026 academic year. Each fall\, the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery\, the Works on Paper Gallery\, as well as other spaces around Building 13 display work from the faculty and adjunct faculty of Sinclair’s Art Department. The Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery traditionally features one faculty member\, and this year will exhibit works by Professor Bridgette Bogle. Bogle’s exhibition is a reflection on her weekly walks through Woodland Cemetery. Colored pencil drawings along with installation work consisting of discarded polyester petals from the cemetery examine the contrast of the natural landscape and human-made artifacts of grief. This body of work explores the complexity of loss\, the impulse to both mimic and disrupt nature\, impermanence\, and the passage of time. There will be a virtual artist talk with Professor Bogle over Zoom on September 12\, 2025 at 12pm. A reception will be held September 4 from 4:30pm-6pm in Building 13’s 4th Floor Atrium. Visit sinclair.edu/artgalleries for further details. The Fine Art Faculty Exhibition will be on display from August 18 through September 19\, 2025. Gallery spaces are located on the third and fourth floor of building 13 (located at W. Fifth and S. Perry Streets). The galleries are free and open to the public from 8am–6pm Monday–Friday and 9–12 Saturdays.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/2025-fine-art-faculty-exhibition-featuring-bridgette-bogle/2025-08-18/
LOCATION:Galleries at Sinclair College\, 444 W. Third St.\, Bldg. 13\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170058
CREATED:20250326T124735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T124735Z
UID:10032181-1755538200-1755541800@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Hometown Heroes Family Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Dayton Metro Library is launching a new storytime series called Hometown Heroes Family Storytime\, which will be held one Monday a month throughout the year in the Children’s Creativity Space at the Main Library\, from 5:30-6:30 pm. Kids of all ages and caregivers can enjoy fun-filled sessions with books\, songs\, and activities. Each Hometown Heroes session will also have a special guest reader from the Dayton area. Registration is not required. The Hometown Heroes Family Storytime schedule is as follows: \n\nApril 7: Jeffery Mims\, Mayor of the City of Dayton\nMay 5: Dr. David Lawrence\, Dayton Public School District Superintendent\nJune 2: Mr. Moses Mbeseha\, co-founder of The Conscious Connect Community Development Corporation\nJuly 7: Rodney Veal\, an independent choreographer\, interdisciplinary artist\, educator\, and producer\nAugust 18: Willis “Bing” Davis\, an internationally recognized artist\, educator\, and community activist.\nSeptember 8: Jeff Jackson\, co-owner of the Wright Dunbar Cigar Shoppe in Dayton’s Historic Wright Dunbar District\nOctober 6: Michael Carter\, Senior Advisor to the President of Sinclair Community College\nNovember 3: Darius Beckham\, a former senior policy aide to the City of Dayton’s mayor.\nDecember 1: Carl Kennebrew\, International President of the IUE-CWA.\n\nThis Hometown Heroes series is part of DML’s Reading Railroad Initiative\, which aims to link DML’s communities through literacy. The initiative is dedicated to fostering a love of reading and learning for Black boys and young men. It offers storytelling experiences\, curated book selections\, signature events\, and mentorship from community leaders so that patrons are encouraged to view reading as a tool for self-discovery\, empowerment\, and lifelong success. \nAnother aspect of DML’s Reading Railroad Initiative is the Black Men Read–250 in 2025 Community Challenge. DML is calling on Black men across Montgomery County and beyond to inspire the next generation of readers by sharing the joy of storytelling with young children by becoming a “Reading Conductor” volunteer and/or logging their reading. Volunteers can read as a Hometown Hero guest\, at one of DML’s Branches\, to a loved one\, at a school\, out in the community\, etc.\, to spark curiosity\, foster a connection\, and help create a love of reading in DML’s communities. Sign up to read or log reading at DaytonMetroLibrary.org/ReadingRailroad\, where additional information about DML’s Reading Railroad can be found. \nFor more information about the Hometown Heroes Storytimes\, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/hometown-heroes-family-storytime/2025-08-18/
LOCATION:Dayton Metro Library – Main Library\, 215 E. Third Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250818T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T170058
CREATED:20250813T171838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T171838Z
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SUMMARY:Yoga with Aleasha
DESCRIPTION:Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series \nYoga with Aleasha\n6:00pm – 7:00pm \nAGE: All ages | FREE\n\nYoga with Aleasha will lead you in an all-levels yoga flow. If you’re a beginner\, she will guide you through modifications to ensure you are comfortable to help you to become more familiar with poses. If you’re experienced\, she will help grow your current practice. This class is truly for everyone! Weather Dependent.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/yoga-with-aleasha-3/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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