Downtown Dayton Partnership

Lenten Choral Vespers
2024-03-17 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Westminster Presbyterian Church, 125 N. Wilkinson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Westminster Presbyterian Church presents Lenten Choral Vespers on Sunday, March 17, at 4:00 p.m., featuring: Messe Solennelle by Vierne (for two organs and choir) and selected choruses from Handel’s Messiah . Westminster Church is located at 125 N. Wilkinson St. in downtown Dayton. A freewill offering will be received.

The Rainbow Fish
2024-03-17 14:00, 2024-03-16 16:00, 2024-03-16 13:00 | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s elegant show, THE RAINBOW FISH, brings Marcus Pfister’s colorful story (along with Rainbow Fish Discovers and the Deep Sea and Opposites) to life with enchanting puppetry.
The first of three tales introduces the most beautiful fish in the sea, whose scales shimmer in all the colours of the rainbow. He is admired – and resented – by the entire underwater world, until a clever octopus advises him to give each fish one of his scales. Further adventures follow as The Rainbow Fish finds the courage to explore the great unknown deep sea, discovering a new world with wonderful sights and friendly creatures of all shapes, sizes and colours who are eager to make his acquaintance. The underworld wonderland is the setting for an introduction to the concept of opposites. As a fitting finale, the story ends with the most satisfying opposite of all – give and take – as Rainbow Fish shares one of his shining scales with a friend.
Mermaid Theatre has earned international acclaim for its unique interpretations of the works of Eric Carle (The Very Hungry Caterpillar), Leo Lionni (Swimmy, Frederick, and Inch by Inch) and Sam McBratney (Guess How Much I Love You). These widely-travelled productions incorporate innovative puppetry, striking scenic effects, and evocative original music to provide very young audiences with an effortless introduction to the performing arts and the excitement of reading.

Ride The Cyclone
2024-03-17 14:00, 2024-03-16 19:00, 2024-03-15 19:00 | Blair Hall Theatre – Sinclair, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Ride The Cyclone is a new musical by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell that has become a viral TikTok sensation! It’s the hilarious and outlandish story of six teenagers from a Canadian chamber choir whose lives are cut short in a freak accident aboard a roller coaster. When they awake in limbo, a mechanical fortune teller invites each to tell a story to win a prize like no other — the chance to return to life.  A funny, moving look at what makes a life well-lived! (Ride the Cyclone contains adult and “teen age” humor, including references to sex, drugs, and violence.) $18 adults/$15 students & seniors. TUESDAY STUDENT MADNESS — ONLY $10 FOR STUDENTS http://www.sinclair.edu/tickets
Friday, Mar. 15, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Mar. 16, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Mar. 17, 2 p.m.*
Tuesday, Mar. 19, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Mar. 21, 7 p.m.*
Friday, Mar. 22, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Mar. 23, 7 p.m.
(*ASL interpreted)

Hadestown
2024-03-17 13:00, 2024-03-16 20:00, 2024-03-16 14:00, 2024-03-15 20:00 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE.
Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and innovative director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today… and always.
HADESTOWN intertwines two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — as it invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers and singers, HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.

Learn How to Assemble a Rain Barrel
2024-03-17 10:30 - 11:30 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Learn about the importance of conserving water and reducing run off that flows from your property. Use conserved water to water gardens, indoor plants and lawns. Let Mike Mullen from Montgomery Soil and Water Conservancy District and vendor, Matthew Pompillo from Dayton Urban Green, show you how easy it is to assemble a rain barrel.

St. Paddy’s Warped Weekend
2024-03-17 10:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-16 11:00 - 23:59 | Warped Wing Brewing Company, 26 Wyandot St., Dayton, 45402, United States
DAYTON // Friday, 3pm-12am // Saturday, 11am-12am // Sunday, 10am-8pm
Food & drink specials available Friday-Sunday
‘Crawl with Us’ Pub Crawl from 4pm-10pm on Saturday
Kegs & Eggs Breakfast Buffet from 10am-12pm on Sunday – $15 ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Hash Browns & Toast
Irish Dancers at 12:30pm & 1pm on Sunday

St. Patrick’s Day
2024-03-17 05:30 | The Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Ave., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
ARE YOU READY FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAYTON 2024
OHIO’S LARGEST ST. PATRICK’S DAY
​DUBLIN PUB 26TH ANNIVERSARY
MARCH 17 SUNDAY
DUBLIN PUB 25 year Anniversary ST. PATRICK’S DAY
Tickets: $10 (cash only)
IDs Must be 214:30a Admission line pre-check at Wayne Ave entrance
5:30a Open serving Breakfast & Guinness – First 100ppl get free St. Patrick’s Day T-shirt.
5:30a Mixx 107.7 Morning Show live remote
7a JAMESON’S FOLLY, main stage (7a-10a)
10a Free Shuttle Bus starts from Dublin Pub to Flanagans & Dublin Pub to Moe Harrigan’s
10:30a Master of Ceremonies CHERYL DILLIN of DILLIN EVENTS Host Dublin Pub St. Patrick’s Day
10:30a Celtic Academy of Irish Dance, main stage
11a FIENDISH, inside church stage (11a-3p)
11a Jameson Girls on main stage in tent
11a Jameson free photo booth till 5pm
12p MIAMI VALLEY PIPES & DRUMS, main stage
1p MCGOVERN IRISH DANCE main stage
2:30p FATHER, SON & FRIENDS, main stage (2:30p – 7:30p)
4p TWO FOR THE ROAD, inside church stage, Rock, Bluegrass & Country (4p-8p)
3:30p MCGOVERN IRISH DANCE main stage
5p Guinness Girls main stage
5:30p CELTIC ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCE – ADULTS
6p Jay Tieber tribute to those who have passed featuring Shawn MacIntyre Hall and “Amazing Grace” on bagpipes. Main stage
7p Jameson Girls Main Stage
8:30 9 CASTLE CLOSE, Celtic Rock, main stage
9p WHITE KNUCKLE WEEKEND, rock covers, inside church stage (9P – 1A)

Exhibit: The Artistic Life of Aka Pereyma
2024-03-17, 2024-03-16 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Aka Pereyma’s art, unconventional and visionary, demonstrates a highly personal means of expression. Weaving folk-art traditions with modern artistic styles, Pereyma produced art that expressed her strong ties to her Ukrainian heritage. “I think it is my duty to introduce to the world my Ukrainian culture,” she stated. This exhibition brings together works from throughout her career, from the early 1960s into the 21st century. Not tied to a single medium, Pereyma made paintings, drawings, wood and metal sculptures, needlework, woodblock prints, ceramics and exquisitely intricate designs on pysanky eggs. Recurring themes include Ukrainian folk songs, depictions of birds to represent her love of nature, Adam and Eve (along with leaves and eggs) to symbolize men and women. The works tell stories, often through surreal, densely filled ornamentation. “More is more,” was a favorite saying. A celebration of a local artistic legend, this exhibition will highlight Pereyma’s love of color and bold design.
February 17–May 12, 2024

Nick Kizirnis “Every Moment” Album Release Party
2024-03-16 20:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
We’re excited to host Nick Kizirnis’ “Every Moment” Album Release Party!
Very special guests Dustbin & Eleanor Dakota kick off the show at 8pm on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
All ages welcome!
Saturday, March 16th at The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton)
Tickets are $10 advance or $15 at the door.
Secure your spot here: https://www.venuepilot.co/events/98309/orders/new
About the Album:
Dayton, Ohio-based Nick Kizirnis latest album “Every Moment” on ATOM Records is his first indie-rock album since his work with Tobin Sprout (Guided by Voices), and features the explosive rhythm section of Jim Macpherson (The Breeders, Guided by Voices) and Daisy Caplan (Foxy Shazam, Lung). Tod Weidner textural guitar work and Kate Wakefield (Lung) cello and harmony vocals round out an album of songs focused on staying present during impending existential crises.

All Hallowed, Place Position, Palm Ghosts, Ruetschle, and Harvest Melody
2024-03-16 19:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
We’re excited to welcome All Hallowed, Place Position, Palm Ghosts, Ruetschle, and Harvest Melody to the Yellow Cab Tavern stage on March 16th!
Cover starts at 7:00pm on March 16th with performance starting around 8:00pm!
Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the doors.
Tickets are available at https://www.yellowcabtavern.com/event-tickets
*All ages welcome with a guardian.
**Discounted presale tickets end at Midnight on March 15th
Yellow Cab’s resident truck, The Pizza Bandit, will be set up and serving through 11pm.

Lucky’s St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl – Dayton
2024-03-16 16:00 - 23:59 | Oregon Express, 336 E. 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Grab Your Leprechaun, Shamrock, Pot of Gold, and Crazy St. Patrick’s Day Costumes And Get Ready To Shamrock ‘n Roll!
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What You Get:
2-3 Drinks Or Shots Included With Ticket Purchase!
Crawl With US Stadium Party Cup! (First 200 Check Ins)
Crawl With US Keychain Lanyard With Bottle Opener! (First 200 Check Ins)
Custom St Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl Badge With Vouchers
Green & Gold Beads (First 200 Check Ins)
Exclusive Drink Specials!
Food Specials At Partner Venues!
Awesome After Party!
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VOUCHERS
Vouchers Are Only Valid At The Venues Posted Below!
GREEN VOUCHER =
YELLOW VOUCHER =
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CHECK IN TIME 4PM – 6PM
https://eventvesta.com/events/62022/t/tickets

Sober St. Patrick’s Day Party for LGBTQIA+ & Allied Adults
2024-03-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Sober St. Patrick’s Day Party for LGBTQIA+ & Allied Adults
Saturday, May 16, 2-5 pm
Main Library, Bassani Theater Off Third, 3rd Floor
Dance, chat, and hang out while enjoying light refreshments in an alcohol-free environment. All adults are welcome. This program is in partnership with Heartsiq.

Exhibition Speaker Series: Iryna Voloshyna
2024-03-16 14:00 - 15:00 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Join us for a special talk at the DAI. Hear from Iryna Voloshyna, as they share their expertise on Ukrainian culture and folk arts. This talk is sure to provide new ways of appreciating the art of Aka Pereyma. This program is held in conjunction with the exhibition The Artistic Life of Aka Pereyma, currently on view at the DAI. Tickets will be available in advance or on the day of the program.Cost: FREE for members and included with museum admission for non-members
$15

Ohio Wedding and Bridal Expo
2024-03-16 13:30 - 17:00 | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Bridal & Wedding Expo features an amazing selection of wedding professionals ready to help you find the perfect gown, reception venue, invitations, photographer, music, menu, honeymoon destination, and much more!
https://www.daytonconventioncenter.com/events/2024/ohio-bridal–wedding-expo
Here is the link to get your passes today or they are $10 at the door.
https://www.bridalshowsoh-dy.com/free-pass
Are you interested in Exhibiting? Here is the link to find out how.
https://www.bridalshowsoh-dy.com/info-for-exhibitors

Easter & St. Patrick’s Day photo shoot
2024-03-16 11:00 - 17:00 | Wild Whiskers, 33 S. St. Clair St., Ste. 2, Dayton, OH, 45410, United States
Come get adorable Spring themed photos of your pet! 100% of the proceeds are donated to Our Farm Sanctuary. The cost for the photos is a monetary donation to Our Farm Sanctuary.

All pets welcome. We ask that small pets and cats are brought in a carrier. This helps to ensure small pets are kept safe.

We do ask for pets other than dogs to make an appointment between 12-1. We will have 6 spots available each lasting 10 minutes each. A link will be available soon to schedule a time slot, but feel free to call the store to reserve your spot anytime.

Cosplay Drag Brunch
2024-03-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Brunch, Glitter and Fabulous Drinks! Count us in. Grab your friends for Yellow Cab’s Cosplay Drag Brunch!
PLEASE NOTE: Seating is NOT ASSIGNED!!!!!! So you need to come with your party all together!!
SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE !!
ALSO if you cant make room sit with someone new make a friend we are here to have fun!!
THIS IS INDOOR ONLY NO PATIO SEATING AVAILABLE!!
Doors will open at 11am for the 11:45am show that ends at 3:00 pm!
A catered event by Pizza Bandit
Wheelchair accessible
Fabulous Drinks
Drag show performance provided by Scarlett Moon and her Queens!
$15 Tickets, (INCLUDE: General Admission, Photo Op with entertainers) NO DRINKS and NO FOOD INCLUDED
$3 from every ticket goes to Box 21 Rescue Squad
NO REFUNDS!!
18 and up (ADULT HUMOR AND WORDS WILL BE HEARD)
COSTUME CONTEST!!! So dress to IMPRESS!!!!
ABSOLUTELY NO glitter, confetti, silly string, or any other celebratory confetti like items or a $200 clean up fee will be charged to your bill!!
The Audience game money is all put back into the brunch to make the better but the winner does receive a gift!
Once you buy a ticket you’ll be automatically added to our newsletter and receive emails about future events!

St. Patrick’s Day Pre-Party
2024-03-16 11:00 | The Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Ave., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
ARE YOU READY FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAYTON 2024
OHIO’S LARGEST ST. PATRICK’S DAY
​DUBLIN PUB 26TH ANNIVERSARY
MARCH 16 (Saturday) PRE PARTY
11am Dublin Pub & Main Event tent open
VIP PRE PARTY with the third annual Dublin Pub Jameson ONE MILE RUN & The new “LONGEST MILE” category which includes a drink at six local Oregon District bars. Music featuring DJ Jay Nigro of Liftoff Entertainment from 11am to 4pm.
REGISTRATION FOR 1 MILE RUN:
4:30pm Live Music rocking the night with LOVE BOMB opening up for STRANGER from 7p-11p
ADMISSION ON MARCH 16 (There are two options)
$10 Admission.
Good for both days (March 16 & 17) AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR ONLY
Or
$50 The VIP Experience – this is an added benefit if you come out on March 16 – it includes admission for both days March 16 and 17 – VIP tickets include seven tickets for food or drink which can be used both days, and a St. Patrick’s Day souvenir cup – a $75 value. It is only available for March 16. So if you buy it, you come out on March 16, keep your wristband on, and you are good to go for the 17th as well. Some people just come by and pick up their VIP tickets on the 16th and come back on March 17th.
THE VIP EXPEREINCE TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE:

MARCH 16 VIP TICKETS

A Season for Nonviolence
2024-03-16 10:00 - 17:00 | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
A Season for Nonviolence is a national 64-day educational, media, and grassroots campaign dedicated to demonstrating that non-violence is a powerful way to heal, transform, and empower our lives and our communities. The purpose of this event is to promote and spread the principles of nonviolence to create a more inclusive, understanding, and compassionate society, ultimately helping to bridge the social divide in communities across America.
In January 2024 , representatives from the King, Gandhi, Scott and Mandela families are set to visit the International Peace Museum for a special series of events. This juncture holds the potential for a transformative moment—one that embodies strength, introspection, and a call to action in the pursuit of love, nonviolence, and peace. The coming together of these influential families to inaugurate the 2024 Season of Nonviolence carries profound symbolism. It sends a resounding message to our nation that peace is indispensable for the well-being of all, and its significance can endure for generations to come.

Miami Valley Community ID Drive
2024-03-16 09:30 - 13:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Metro Library, in partnership with Welcome Dayton, will host a Miami Valley Community ID Drive (MVCID) on Saturday, March 16, from 9:30 am – 1 pm at the Main Library.

The ID Drive is available to any Miami Valley resident, including the unhoused, elderly, immigrants and/or refugees, and those returning from incarceration. Obtaining this ID provides community members with reliable identification who may otherwise not have access to or have difficulty accessing government-issued forms of ID.

Community members must be 16 years of age or older to receive an ID. The MVCID is not a driver’s license or a state-government issued ID. It cannot be used to vote, it will not stop prosecution if engaged in illegal activity, and it does not have an impact on present or future immigration status. However, it can be used with providers who have agreed to partner with the program.

To receive an MVCID card, please bring the following items to the Main Library:

A photo ID (an expired driver’s license, a national ID card, a Matricula Consular or another embassy ID, or a passport)
Proof of residency (a utility bill, a rental agreement, a medical record, or a bank statement)
$5.00

Registration to attend this event is required and may be completed via Welcome Dayton’s website at https://www.daytonohio.gov/1104/Miami-Valley-Community-ID-Card.

Other dates for this event, to be held at the Main Library, include the following Saturdays: May 11, September 14, and November 9, and on Thursday, July 11. The Main Library is located at 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, 45402, with plenty of ample metered parking as well as an adjacent parking garage.

For more information about DML’s MVICD sessions, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

A Benefit for LaNora Takie
2024-03-15 21:00 - 21:30 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Please join us in helping send off LeNora Takie on her way to Continental Elite
PLEASE NOTE: Seating is NOT ASSIGNED!!!!!! So you need to come with your party all together!!
SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE !!
ALSO if you cant make room sit with someone new make a friend we are here to have fun!!
THIS IS INDOOR ONLY NO PATIO SEATING AVAILABLE!!
Showtime is 9pm
A catered event by Pizza Bandit
Wheelchair accessible
Fabulous Drinks provided by Yellow Cab Tavern
Drag show hosted by Scarlett Moon
Tickets are $5 , (INCLUDE: General Admission, Photo Op with entertainers) NO DRINKS and NO FOOD INCLUDED
ALL TIPS WILL BE GATHERED ON STAGE AND GIVEN TO LENORA TAKIE!!
PLEASE NOTE: Seating is NOT ASSIGNED!!!!!! So you need to come with your party all together!!
SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE !!
ALSO if you cant make room sit with someone new make a friend we are here to have fun!!
THIS IS INDOOR ONLY NO PATIO SEATING AVAILABLE!!
Showtime is 9pm
A catered event by Pizza Bandit
Wheelchair accessible
Fabulous Drinks provided by Yellow Cab Tavern
Drag show hosted by Scarlett Moon
Tickets are $5 , (INCLUDE: General Admission, Photo Op with entertainers) NO DRINKS and NO FOOD INCLUDED
ALL TIPS WILL BE GATHERED ON STAGE AND GIVEN TO LENORA TAKIE!!

Kathleen Madigan: The Potluck Party Tour
2024-03-15 19:30 | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Comedian Kathleen Madigan’s 34-year comedy career is showing no signs of slowing down! Madigan has been touring 250 nights a year on the road and has risen from performing in comedy clubs to performing in marquee theaters with sold-out shows.
Madigan has squeezed in over 40 appearances on late night talk shows and multiple comedy specials airing on Amazon, Netflix, Comedy Central and HBO. She has also appeared on Jerry Seinfeld’s popular Netflix series, “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,” and hosts her popular weekly podcast, “Madigan’s Pubcast,” which currently has over 5 million downloads on all streaming outlets.
Her most recent special, Hunting Bigfoot, an Amazon Original, is her sixth hour-long stand-up special released on the heels of her critically acclaimed and third Netflix special, Bothering Jesus. The brand-new special, recorded at The Paramount Theater in Denver, explores topics including Madigan’s aging parents, interactions with millennials and hunting bigfoot.
Kathleen’s album of the Bothering Jesus special was the highest selling comedy album and most played comedy album on streaming services since 2014.
Madigan has performed internationally at festivals in theaters in Ireland, England, Hong Kong, Australia and has filmed seven Montreal Gala Shows at the Just For Laugh’s Comedy Festival for CBC TV.
She’s won the American Comedy Award for “Best Female Comedian” and the Phyllis Diller award for “Best Female Comedian.” She has written and produced for Lewis Black’s “Root of All Evil” on Comedy Central and done multiple USO tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Co-presented by Dayton Live and NS2.
