Downtown Dayton Partnership

Exhibit: Tess Cortés: Vanishing Point
2024-07-12 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-07-13 11:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Using digitized family movies, photographs, and computer-generated 3D models of heirloom objects, Cortés invites viewers to contemplate the intersection of memory, perception, and the passage of time. Both recollection and imagination, Vanishing Point’s never-ending scroll along the screen symbolizes the convergence of past and present.
In conjunction with the exhibition, the artist has also produced a limited edition video print available for purchase in The CoSHOP Pop-up Print Shop.
Tess Cortés is an award-winning Dayton-based digital media artist and Instructor of Motion Design at the Modern College of Design, Kettering.
Work on display through August 10, 2024.

Harvesting & Preserving
2024-07-12 11:30 - 12:30 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join Betty Hoevel, Five Rivers MetroParks Education Coordinator as she discusses important ways to harvest your crop, then preserve it. This is a walk-in class and no registration is required.

Exhibit: Part of a Whole: 1/2
2024-07-12 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-13 12:00 - 17:00 | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
PART OF A WHOLE: 1/2
DSA’S ANNUAL MEMBERS SHOW
The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) is thrilled to present PART OF A WHOLE: 1/2, the first segment of our annual members’ exhibition. This unique two-part event showcases the diverse and vibrant talents of our member artists, encompassing a wide range of mediums, techniques, and styles.
We are honored to have Marsha Pippenger, past president of the DSA, as our juror for this exhibition and this year, DSA has divided the annual members’ exhibition into two parts to ensure all members have the opportunity to present their best work. We are excited to see the incredible variety and quality of art that will be on display, and make sure to come back on August 2nd for another unique members exhibition!
PART OF A WHOLE: 1/2 runs from Friday, July 5th to Saturday, July 27th. Our gallery is open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with additional viewing times available by appointment (email info@daytondsa.org to schedule).

JAM Foodie Tour
2024-07-12 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-07-13 15:00 - 18:00 | Sueno, 607 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
JAM Foodie Tours are currently walking, talking, and eating on select Fridays and Saturdays in June and July @3:00p starting at Sueño. Every tour varies slightly, but aims to be wrapping up around 5:30-6:00p. Tickets are $100 per person.

JAM Foodie Tours strives to create a unique, communal culinary experience that feeds your mind and belly. Experience our local community while sharing food, exploring culture, and discovering history. Our goal is to create a business that supports and grows the fantastic food and culinary operations in Dayton, as well as enhance the economic development of the streets where we will walk and eat.

What’s Included

Tour guide
Scenic walking route
6-ish samples of food and/or drinks at various establishments in and around the Oregon District.
Education and history about the places we eat at and some of the places we walk by.

After Dark Friday Fun Night
2024-07-12 17:30 - 19:00 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
A laidback, guided art-making opportunity for adults to unwind from a long week. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Due to this event occurring after hours, please enter through the Rike Building entrance and wait in the lobby for your instructor. Come prepared to get messy!
COST: $20 members, $25 non-members
July 12, 2024
5:30-7:00
Hand-Painted, Screen-Printed, Pop Art Panels!
Learn about the silkscreen process while painting and screen-printing your very own DAI-themed Pop Art paintings on canvas panels! No silk-screening or painting experience is necessary. Come prepared to get messy! Experimentation and collaboration are strongly encouraged!
August 09, 2024
5:30-7:00
Watercolor-Resist Zentangle Painting
Use watercolors, oil pastels, and more to create elaborate, bold, and colorful painted patterns through the fun, relaxing art of Zentangle mark-making! No drawing or painting experience is necessary. Experimentation and collaboration are strongly encouraged!
September 13, 2024
5:30-7:00
Notan Papercutting Collage
Learn about the Japanese art of Notan to draw, cut, and create dynamic designs with paper cutouts. No drawing experience is necessary. Experimentation and collaboration are strongly encouraged!

Nikki Hill w/ Gem Series Opener The Café Unit
2024-07-12 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Nikki Hill is sweet seduction, sweeter threat, and smoldering energy. An original force in American music, she is tender and tough, flamboyant, witty and dangerous. To put it plainly, Hill brings daggers back to the stage and studio. Overlapping soulful, sensual and bold vocal tones with powerful chrome-plated riffs and swagger, her voice finds a home in it – a soul singing, bar rocking, roots revivalist, that writes with frank self-reflection at a dancing tempo.
Hailing from Durham, North Carolina, Nikki Hill enjoyed R&B, soul, pop and hip hop at home. In addition, she sang gospel in the church choir from childhood through her early teenage years. Gradually, she developed her ears for garage rock, rock n’ roll, blues and roots, while also picking up influence from living along the legendary Mississippi River – in St. Louis, Missouri, New Orleans, Louisiana, and currently Memphis, Tennessee. In Nikki’s mind, a fertile mix of all the different types of music she had heard arose, and gradually these merged into something quite special, as she found her own voice, which the world was gradually introduced to on her many constant tours, where she took more and more audiences by storm with her distinctive vocals and energetic stage performance.
After self-releasing and producing her debut album, Here’s Nikki Hill, her musical contributions continued, with her song “Struttin’” released on Deke Dickerson and The Bo-Keys Soul Meets Country EP, produced by Scott Bomar in Memphis, TN. The momentum continued through the release of her second album, Heavy Hearts Hard Fists, recorded at Fort Horton Studios in Wyldwood, TX. The acclaimed album was accompanied by a worldwide tour in the US, Europe, Australia, India and Morocco, and over 30 festivals, including Montreux Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, and Byron Bay Blues Festival, receiving praise for uplifting the new songs with an erupting live performance.
“Think Tina Turner fronting AC/DC and you’ll have half of the picture. She’s a machine…you’ve got no excuse if you miss seeing her… Nikki Hill is a revelation, her band masters of rocket-fueled bluesy swing, her voice the beacon which calls you home… a vocal powerhouse who don’t mess around.” (Rolling Stone).
Hill’s current touring band is Matt Hill (guitar), Laura Chavez (guitar), Nick Gaitan (bass), and Marty Dodson (drums). On Nikki Hill’s third self-produced and self-released album, Feline Roots, she lets her soul rip. Nikki and her band take a muscular groove — celebrating and wailing over love, transgressions, the hard times, and wild freedom — and inject it with timeless effect, giving Nikki a foundation on which to build.
It’s her version of rock n’ roll that can only come from her stories. Nikki Hill has never been afraid to take the road less traveled, and it’s clear with “Feline Roots” that she’s living every word.

Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: The Café Unit
The Café Unit is a group of “Seasoned Players” who share a common vision, influence, and ear for live performance and music. The Café Unit is laid back AND The Café Unit is upbeat. Ideal for any Dancing, Good Listening, Party environment, Venues Large and Small, the Band incorporates songs and styles from a variety of genres and eras. Blues, Rock, Country, from Golden Oldies to Present Day Music, Nothing Is Off The Table

Summer Sounds
2024-07-12 19:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us as we celebrate the young sounds of Vote For Dogs, Ghostlight, Ozzi Zappia, Recklessness and Dravin and the Ravens!This is an all ages and free event so bring the family and come party with us!

Dayton Dragons vs. South Bend Cubs
2024-07-12 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.

The Quiet World of Edward Hopper
2024-07-13 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
June 15–September 8, 2024

Few artists have been able to convey a distinct vision of the world as directly as Edward Hopper (American, 1882–1967). With great clarity, Hopper expressed a deeply personal response to modern life with his enigmatic depictions of urban and rural environments. The everyday, even mundane slices of life and ordinary subjects regularly indicate a psychological state of mind, most often suggesting a sense of isolation or loneliness. He rejected the influences of European modernism to work in a realistic, representational style, and create a uniquely American point of view that expresses his response to living in the twentieth century.
The Quiet World of Edward Hopper, an exclusive exhibition to the DAI, will feature the holdings from the DAI collection, which include a drawing, etchings, watercolor figure studies from his early years as an illustrator visiting Europe, along with the celebrated painting High Noon, 1949. The exhibition will also have key loans from other museums and private collections.

Riveting: Women Artists from the Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Collection
2024-07-13 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
June 22–September 8, 2024

Riveting presents extraordinary art by contemporary women artists drawn from the major, private collection of Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell. This bold exhibition expresses the collector’s personal interest in finding emergent artistic voices and powerful artistic statements that speak to prominent social issues of the day, including those relating to LGBTQ+ communities and reproductive rights. All major media are included: paintings, sculptures, works on paper, photographs and textiles, and themes range from humorous and irreverent to thought-provoking.
Internationally recognized artists include Cindy Sherman, Kiki Smith, Ana Mendieta and many others, featured alongside under-recognized and local artists. One of the highlights will be Carolee Shneemann’s Interior Scroll (1974/75), a groundbreaking achievement of feminist art that remains relevant and controversial to this day.

TrotCon 2024
2024-07-13 08:00 - 23:30 | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
This convention is by, for, and about fans of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. July 12th- July 14th. https://trotcon.net/

Figure Drawing
2024-07-13 09:30 - 12:00 | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for our Saturday Nude Figure Drawing session. $5 modeling fee, and make sure to bring your own supplies. Easels and drawing horses are available to borrow. Space is filling fast so make sure to come a little early for a good seat.
Free street parking or in the lot across the street – we hope to see you there!

OCB Dayton Competition
2024-07-13 10:00 | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
OCB is the largest and most competitive all-natural bodybuilding federation in the United States. Men’s show starts @ 10am, Women’s show starts @ 1pm. Adult admission is $50, Under 18 is $25, Children under 12 are FREE, Coach/assistant- one per competitor is $70. For more information and tickets, please visit their website: Natural Bodybuilding Contests | Physique Contests – OCBonline.com or Facebook page: Facebook

Zumba in the Park
2024-07-13 10:00 - 11:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of Fitness in the Park series
Zumba in the Park
10:00am – 11:00am
AGE: All ages | FREE
Enjoy fun, effective and FREE outdoor workouts under the pavilion! Come out for a Zumba workout with Meghan Millat using dance moves to upbeat music. All skill levels welcome! Remember to bring your own water bottle and towels. Weather Dependent.

Family Summer Film Festival
2024-07-13 11:00 | THE NEON, United States

Exhibit: Katherine Kadish & David Leach: Crossroads
2024-07-13 11:00 - 18:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present new and recent work by two of the area’s most esteemed artists, each and together exploring recent “crossroads” in their lives. The exhibition will feature Kadish’s evocative monotype and painted colorscapes paired with Leach’s abstracted landscape, architecture, and interior drawings and prints; as well as two new monotypes the artists created collaboratively for the exhibition.
Both artists have exhibited widely and are featured in prominent public and private collections all over the world. Kadish is based in Yellow Springs and often collaborates with Lisa Mackie, Master Prints, NY. Leach is based in Dayton, is Emeritus Professor, Wright State University, and an active member of the Dayton Printmakers Co-op.
In conjunction with the exhibition, a selection of monotypes and prints by the artists will be available for purchase in The CoSHOP Pop-up Print Shop.

Exhibit: Andy Snow: Time Mends, Space Blends
2024-07-13 11:00 - 18:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Contemporary Dayton presents a series of blended photographs from the Flood of 1913 and present day Dayton, Ohio by Dayton-based artist, Andy Snow.
Exhibit on display through August 10.

Story Hour
2024-07-13 14:00 | Rabbit Hole Books, 27 W. First St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Until school is out, the story hour is geared for younger kids, but will broaden to include elementary age kids through the summer with stories, songs and crafts.
Twice a month on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2 pm: April 20 & 24, May 15 & 18, June 26 & 29, July 10 & 13, August 7 & 10.

Artist Talk with Andy Snow
2024-07-13 14:00 - 16:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Photographer and artist, Andy Snow, discusses “Time Mends, Space Blends” on display at The Contemporary Dayton.
The Contemporary Dayton presents a series of blended photographs from the Flood of 1913 and present day Dayton, Ohio by Dayton-based artist, Andy Snow.
Exhibit on display through August 10, 2024.

Q+ History Chat
2024-07-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Q+ History Chat, Saturday, July 13, 2-4 pm, Main Library, Opportunity Space (formerly called Opportunity @ Patterson): Dr. Svetlana Harlan of the Gay Ohio History Initiative will provide sources that showcase our state’s LGBTrailblazers. All are welcome, with a special invite to LGBTQIA+ elders, who can share their stories in an informal setting. Voter registration will also be available at this event. Adults

Dayton Mac & Cheese Fest 2024
2024-07-13 17:00 - 21:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The 3rd Annual Dayton Mac and Cheese FestTons of Mac and Cheese and More!July 13th – 5 to 9pmPresented by GEICO
We are extremely excited to announce the Third Annual Dayton Mac and Cheese Fest at the Yellow Cab Tavern on July 13th from 5 to 9pm!
Get all of the details at yellowcabfoodtrucks.com
Entry is always FREE to our family friendly food festivals at The Yellow Cab Tavern!
With tons of vendors serving their take on Mac and Cheese in addition to their standard menu favorites, this will be a foodie event that you will not want to miss!
Vendors:
Pizza BanditKung Fu BBQI Heart Ice CreamMa Dukes Street FoodHome Cooked VibesCrusin CusineSlide ThruClaybourne GrillLet’s Eat Food TruckA Lil Taste of SoulDelishMamaBear’s MacPoppys Smoke HouseFreakin’ RicanCupzilla Korean bbqThe Forking PierogiLittle BoijonYour Vegan ChefChilders’ Chimney CakesDouble E Coffee Co
*Please note: Food truck lineup is subject to change
Our beer garden patio and covered party tent at The Yellow Cab Tavern will be open for everyone to hang out in during Dayton Mac and Cheese Fest!
Become a sponsor:
If you’re or an organization you’re associated with is interested in sponsoring any of our food festivals, download our sponsorship informational document through the link below or send us an email at theyellowcabfoodtruckrally@gmail.com.
https://www.dropbox.com/…/2024-Yellow-Cab-and-Champion…
Hope to see everyone out for what will surely be one of the BIGGEST and tastiest events of the year in Downtown Dayton!

Alexander Star & the Golden People w/ Signature Levitt Summer Camp Showcase Opening
2024-07-13 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Alexander Star is an Emmy®-nominated songwriter, performer, and impact activist based in South Florida. Star is committed to using his music as a vehicle for positive change and is proud to be considered a modern-day “Impact Artist.”
Alexander Star tours with his 5-piece live band The Golden People. In addition to their headline shows, A. Star & TGP have opened for Earth, Wind & Fire, Black Violin, and Koffee. The band’s familiar originals and playfully modern interpretations of hits spanning half a century make Alexander Star & The Golden People a sought-after performance experience.
Star’s music has been featured Super Bowl campaigns, on prime time television, government broadcasts and commercials. Star has forged creative partnerships globally and has performed in more than a dozen countries as well as inside the United Nations. In addition to his albums, Star creates anthems for non-profit organizations including “My Solid Ground” for HANDY, Inc., an organization that helps teens in foster care get on their feet, and “Just One Firefly” for 211, a national crisis prevention hotline. Star has also created anthems created for The Children’s Services Council of Broward County, Xtreme Action Park, Feeding South Florida, the City of Miami Government, and many more.
Alexander Star is also a popular keynote performer specializing in tailor-made ‘Tiny Desk’ style concerts that uplift, inspire, and energize audiences seeking upward transformation.
Off the stage, Star has dedicated 10+ years of musical mentorship toward amplifying youth voices by helping students write and record original songs. His experience hosting hundreds of these sessions with at-risk teens (survivors of abuse, trafficking, and teens living in foster care) helped Star develop his natural gift for empowering others.
Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: Signature Levitt Music & Creative Arts Summer Day Camp Showcase
The openers for this evening will be the students from the week-long Signature Levitt Music & Creative Arts Summer Day Camp in partnership with Signature Educational Solutions. These students will work hard the week before the concert, writing songs and honing their creative and production skills in order to develop a performance to dazzle the Levitt Dayton audience.

Pete Davidson: Prehab Tour Live
2024-07-13 19:00 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Pete Davidson is a celebrated stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer.
In 2023, Davidson starred in Peacock’s “Bupkis,” a semi-autobiographical comedy series he also co-created, co-wrote and executive produced. He will begin production on season 2 later this year.
Davidson was a cast member on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” from 2014-2022, where his singular “Weekend Update” features and original music videos garnered millions of views. He recently returned to Studio 8H to host the 49th season premiere of “SNL,” earning rave reviews. Davidson shot his first one-hour stand-up special for Comedy Central in 2016 and was named one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 the same year. In 2020, he released the stand-up special Pete Davidson: Alive From New York. Davidson was listed as one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2022. On January 9, 2024 he released his new Netflix Standup Special Pete Davidson: Turbo Fonzarelli and is currently out performing brand new material with the PETE DAVIDSON: PREHAB TOUR. In 2020, Davidson co-wrote, executive produced, and starred in the critically acclaimed film The King of Staten Island. Additional film work includes Dumb Money, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Trainwreck, Big Time Adolescence, Set It Up, Meet Cute, and Bodies Bodies Bodies. Upcoming projects include The Home, Wizards!, and I Slept with Joey Ramone.
Co-presented by Dayton Live and SaveLive.
