Downtown Dayton Partnership

Karaoke
2025-09-25 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!

Avatar: The Last Airbender In Concert – The 20th Anniversary Tour
2025-09-25 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Celebrate 20 years of elemental storytelling, unforgettable characters, and the epic journey that defined a generation!
AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER IN CONCERT – THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR presents a stunning live orchestral performance of the series’ beloved soundtrack, now elevated with a once-in-a-lifetime cinematic experience. This special anniversary edition features a two-hour visual journey through all three seasons of the iconic animated series, projected on a full-size cinema screen with new elements and artistic surprises crafted for this special anniversary edition that offers fresh perspectives on the show’s legacy.
Preserving the original dialogue and sound effects, the concert replaces the recorded score with a powerful live orchestra, performing the legendary music of Emmy® Award-winning composer Jeremy Zuckerman, the creative mastermind behind the show’s original music, in perfect sync with the action on screen.
From taiko drums and erhu to soaring strings and delicate woodwinds, the music comes alive alongside the adventures of Aang, Katara, Toph, Sokka, Zuko, and more, all brought together by Zuckerman’s expanded arrangements and creative collaboration with original series editor Jeff Adams.
With a few inspired additions and celebratory touches designed to mark the occasion just for this milestone tour, longtime fans and newcomers alike will experience “Avatar: The Last Airbender” like never before.

Open Mic Night
2025-09-25 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Open Mic Night – sign up online, then show up and show out.

Music Bingo Thursdays
2025-09-25 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!

We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 5th Annual Art Exhibition
2025-09-26, 2025-09-27 | 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.

Exhibit: Beyond Guilt
2025-09-26 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Beyond Guilt is a compelling visual experience that tells the powerful and redemptive stories of those impacted by over-sentencing and over-punishment. This exhibit will be available for public view during our normal operating hours from August 15, 2025 through November 9, 2025. In their stories we learn about the human consequences of second chances and the ethical necessity to see and treat people beyond their guilt. The exhibition features a growing collection of work, including thirteen short films, a powerful photo series by Cincinnati artist, Harriet Kaufman, and works of art across visual, written, andother media by incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals whose stories embody the mission of Beyond Guilt. The exhibition is a collaboration with the International Peace Museum and the Ohio Justice & Policy Center’s Beyond Guilt project – a state-wide advocacy project that serves incarcerated people who have been over-sentenced and demonstrate the ability to be safely released from prison. Materials were created in collaboration with Northern Kentucky University and The Ohio State University. Learn more about the Beyond Guilt project at: ohiojpc.org/our-work/beyond-guilt

Oktoberfest Lederhosen Lunch
2025-09-26 11:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
The Oktoberfest celebration begins with the Lederhosen Lunch from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Admission to the festival grounds is free (the only free admission of the weekend!) for this special community lunch, hosted by the DAI’s Former Associate Board (FAB). A variety of foods are available for purchase, including brats, metts, schnitzel sandwiches, German salads, homemade noodles, and beverages. The main beer truck will be tapped for the Lederhosen Lunch, offering the first Oktoberfest beer of the weekend! Lederhosen Lunch also features live music and the opportunity to purchase Oktoberfest tickets, mugs and t-shirts. Lederhosen Lunch Menu (*Prices to be Determined) Combo: Includes brat, mett or tenderloin, two sides (German potato salad and homemade noodles), dessert Coke Products Individual brats, metts, or tenderloins Individual sides Beer (Special Lederhosen Lunch price, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. only) RTA Shuttle Service: RTA will provide free shuttle service from downtown Dayton to the DAI during the Lederhosen Lunch on Friday.

“The Contemporary Dayton 2025” – Juried Members’ Exhibition
2025-09-26 11:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Juried Members’ Exhibition has been a fixture of The Co’s community programming since its founding in 1991. Participation is open to all current Members of The Co and the exhibition celebrates the talent and vision of both accomplished professional artists and emerging voices in our region. Through this inclusive and collaborative experience, artists inspire, encourage, and elevate each other’s creative practice. SEP 12 – OCT 11, 2025 Opening Reception / SEP 12 / 5-8p Award Announcements 6:30p Free Family Day / SEP 20 / 11a-4p Artist Demos, Scavenger Hunt, Spotlight Tours, and More! Curator’s Tour with Select Artists / OCT 4 / 2p

Exhibit: School of the DAI Retrospective
2025-09-26 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
School of the DAI Retrospective
SEPTEMBER 5 – SEPTEMBER 27
SCHOOL OF THE DAI RETROSPECTIVE is an exhibition dedicated to the alumni of the School of the Dayton Art Institute. Participants must have attended the formal School of the Dayton Art Institute with the intention of graduating with a degree to be included in this exhibition.

Speaker Series: Dr. Crystal Uchino
2025-09-26 17:00 (America/New_York) | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The International Peace Museum presents Dr. Crystal Uchino, “Remembering, Resisting, Reaching Across: Hiroshima-Nagasaki-Vietnam-Gaza, Lessons from the Asian American movement on the 80th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombings.” Uchino, an educator and organizer in Kyoto, explores Japanese American transpacific history and atomic bomb memory informed by her perspective as a mixed Japanese American and third-generation hibakusha. RSVP at peace.museum.

Guided Downtown Dayton historic walking tours
2025-09-26 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Oktoberfest Preview Party
2025-09-26 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
The annual Oktoberfest Preview Party takes place on the Friday of Oktoberfest weekend, 7-11 p.m. Oktoberfest includes a fully covered Main Stage area and Food Court, plus a TV Tent with four big-screen TVs for all the weekend sports action. Live music is featured on two stages throughout the weekend: traditional German music in the Food Court and a variety of bands on the Main Stage. The Oktoberfest Artisans will return in 2025, offering a wide range of unique items for sale. Tickets go on sale August 6. Advance tickets: $55 museum members; $75 non-members All tickets purchased after 4 p.m. on September 26 are $95.

Dayton Silent Disco “At the Drive Thru”
2025-09-26 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Silent Disco is back at The Brightside Music and Events Venue on Sept 26th and we’re going to the Drive Through! Grab your visors and fast food themed costumes because we’re hosting a fast-food themed dance party!
Get all of the details and your discounted advanced tickets and group passes at daytonsilentdisco.com
We’ll be celebrating with tons of surprises and of course a full evening of getting down to all of your favorite Red, Green, and Blue station dance party action! Kim L will be on the green station with EDM, Sexbox on the blue station with 70s, 80s, and 90s, and John Chapel on the Red station with modern Hip Hop, you will not want to miss this classic Dayton event!
Cover starts at 8:00pm with music starting at 8:30pm on Sept 26th
Tickets are $15 presale and $20 at the doors.
We’re offering “Group Tickets” – Save 20% when you bring a group of 10! (Pre-sale only)
*Discounted presale tickets end at Midnight on Sept 25th.
Tickets available at daytonsilentdisco.com
This show is 21+

RiverScape Reels presents The Sandlot
2025-09-26 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Reels series
RiverScape Reels presents The Sandlot
8:00pm – 10:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
It’s time for an epic adventure as RiverScape MetroPark presents The Sandlot (1993) as part of the new RiverScape Reels series! Come early and save a space under the pavilion, then enjoy the fall weather with cornhole, giant Connect 4 and Jenga before the movie starts. Families are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs, or stretch out in a reserved seating area near the stage by bringing your own blankets and pillows. The RiverScape Cafe will open an hour before the movie starts with a variety of appetizers, refreshments and desserts (including popcorn and theater candy!) all available for purchase. For those 21 and over, cocktails, wine and beer will also be available for purchase as part of the Downtown Dayton DORA. Weather Dependent.

Heart Walk
2025-09-27 08:00 (America/New_York) | Day Air Ballpark, 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH, 45402
The Heart Walk is a fun, family-friendly event that brings our community together to get active, raise life-saving funds, and support the mission of the American Heart Association. Whether you’re a seasoned walker or just looking for a great day out, join us to celebrate heart health, honor survivors, and remember loved ones affected by heart disease and stroke.

Hunger Awareness Month at the Market
2025-09-27 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Miami Vally Meals, a partner agency of The Foodbank, Inc. will be at 2nd Street Market spreading awareness about food insecurity in our community. Come learn how you can get involved in the fight against hunger. Over 114,000 individuals in Greene, Montgomery, and Preble counties are currently experiencing food insecurity. Monetary and nonperishable food donations will be accepted at the event. While shopping at the market, keep an eye out for orange Hunger Action Month totes located in the vendor booths. Consider purchasing a local food or a locally, handmade gift to donate back to the community! If we all work together, we can make a difference.

The Fatherhood Academy
2025-09-27 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
The DML Fatherhood Academy is dedicated to empowering Black fathers in Montgomery County and surrounding areas through Structured Book Clubs and Positive Parenting strategies. Our mission is to strengthen literacy, parenting skills, and mental health by offering high-quality educational, arts, and social programs for fathers and their families. Fathers participate in quarterly sessions at the Main Library, where they engage in activities that foster positive social-emotional growth, creative and critical thinking, life skills, and interactive mindfulness. Through community, learning, and support, the Fatherhood Academy builds stronger fathers, families, and futures. https://dayton.bibliocommons.com/events/6890cff2eea0f638de3fa95f

Neighborhood Pet Store Day at Wild Whiskers
2025-09-27 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Wild Whiskers, 33 S. St. Clair St., Ste. 2, Dayton, OH, 45410, United States
Visit with SICSA pet adoption and adoptable animals 11pm-2pm
The Dog Wizard will host a “meet the trainer” event
Plus, shop HUGE one day sales 10am-4pm!
