Downtown Dayton Partnership

Cornhole Tournament
2024-08-06 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of Tuesday Nights in the Park series
Cornhole Tournament
6:30pm – 9:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
If you have a competitive spirit, enjoy being outdoors and winning prizes, you won’t want to miss our monthly cornhole tournament! Grab your friends or co-workers and join us under the RiverScape pavilion on the first Tuesday of the month from June through October for some friendly cornhole competition! While our tournament is family-friendly, we recommend participants be 14 and older. Registration will begin on-site at 6:30 PM, with the tournament beginning at 7 PM. Spots are first come, first serve. Additional giant lawn games will also be available to play. Admission is free! The RiverScape Cafe will be open and now offers an expanded food and dessert menu. For those 21 and over, cocktails, wine and other beverages will also be available for purchase as part of the Downtown Dayton DORA. Weather Dependent.

Sinclair’s SEEK Conference
2024-08-07 08:00 - 15:00 | Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH
Sinclair Community College is inviting adult learners to the 2024 SEEK Conference on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. inside the Smith Auditorium in Building 12 at Sinclair’s Dayton campus.
The SEEK (Sharing, Education, Experience, Knowledge) Conference is hosted by Sinclair’s College for Lifelong Learning and includes a full day of sessions focused on a variety of topics including Thrifty Tips, longevity, long-term care, harnessing the power of AI, fraud and scams against senior citizens, MediCare 101, what leadership looks like, and more. Kay Frances, Funny Motivational Speaker, will provide the opening message “lighten up, stress less and take care of ourselves.”
$10
https://www.sinclair.edu/seek_conference

Pickleball for All
2024-08-07 17:30 - 20:00 | Joui Wine, 117 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join the Dayton Pickleball Foundation and Dayton pickleball community for a happy hour, Wednesday, August 7, at Joui Wine in downtown Dayton. Tickets include a flight of wines, cheese/charcuterie/hors d’oeuvres, and dessert, plus a chance to win new pickleball gear in the event raffle, and other donated items from our event partners. All proceeds benefit the Dayton Pickleball Foundation in its effort to build new courts and expand play to the next generation of players in the Dayton area.
$65
https://www.exploretock.com/joui-wine-dayton/event/493254/dayton-pickleball-foundation-fundraiser

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2024-08-08 16:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-15 16:00 - 20:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series
Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
4:00pm – 8:00pm
AGE: 14 and up | $12.00
Paddle under the fountains with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions all summer long at RiverScape MetroPark! Regular walk-up rental hours will take place Tuesdays from 2-6pm and Thursdays from 4-8pm, June-October. Launch from under the Riverside Bridge along the Great Miami Recreational Trail. The cost to participate is $12 per person per hour. Taiter’s Kayak Solutions staff will provide visitors with brief instructions prior to entering the water, which will include a safety tutorial, and help visitors get into their vessels. All visitors will be required to wear a properly fitted life jacket. Swimming is prohibited in the Great Miami River, but visitors should come prepared to get wet. Those renting will not be permitted to go through the RiverScape River Run whitewater feature. No lifeguards are on duty, and paddling is at all visitors’ own risk. All visitors must sign a waiver to participate. Visit Facebook.com/TaitersKayakSolutions for more information. Weather Dependent.

Jazz & Beyond: Daniel Bennett and the Dirty Shirleys (Swing Jazz)
2024-08-08 17:30 - 19:30 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Our Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond concerts present a great mix of familiar favorites and new faces from the region’s jazz scene. The series has been a regular fixture at the museum for more than 25 years. Concerts return to the Shaw Gothic Cloister (unless otherwise noted)!
Join us on Thursday, August 8, as the Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond series presents the Swing Jazz of Daniel Bennett and the Dirty Shirleys.
Martini sipping, 1950’s Rat Pack Jazz! Suit-clad and chops-rich, Daniel Bennett and the Dirty Shirleys lay down a swinging performance that evokes the neon buzz of a martini high on the 1950s Rat Pack, Vegas Strip!
https://www.facebook.com/DanielBennettAndTheDirtyShirleys/
This performance takes place in the Shaw Gothic Cloister. All seating is general admission and tickets may be purchased at the door the night of the concert. The concert is free for museum members and included in museum general admission for non-members. Click here to learn more about membership!
A cash bar will be available for drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), and an assortment of snacks provided by Leo will be available for purchase.
HOW TO GO
Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 5 p.m.)
Location: Shaw Gothic Cloister
Cost: Free to members; included in museum general admission for non-members
Doors open at 5 p.m., and concerts take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Shaw Gothic Cloister (unless otherwise noted). Admission is free for museum members and included in museum general admission for non-members. Not a member? Click here to join!
A cash bar will be available for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and snacks provided by Leo will also be available for purchase.

Sunset at the Market-Celebrate National Farmer’s Market Week
2024-08-08 17:30 - 20:30 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
National Farmers Market week is August 4-10. Celebrate with our farmers at the Market who supply fresh and local produce every week.
That evening enjoy a live culinary tasting:
5:45 – 6:30 How to Juice for better health with Choice Juice Boxx.
6:45- 7:15 Different ways to incorporate microgreens into your diet with Dayton Microgreens
7:30 – 8:15 How to make mozzarella cheese with St.Anne’s Cheese and Rosebuds Ranch and Garden.
Also that evening, stop by Hive Products and make a beeswax wrapped candle for $5.00.

Bright Nights
2024-08-08 18:00 - 21:00 | The Steam Plant, 617 E. 3rd Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Prepare for an unforgettable evening at Bright Nights, Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Valley’s most anticipated annual fundraising event! Experience a truly unique culinary event, where the area’s top chefs converge to delight guests with an array of their gourmet creations. Indulge in exquisite dishes, perfectly complemented with a selection of fine wines, and then slip into our
Speakeasy for expertly crafted cocktails and lively casino games. By joining us at Bright Nights, you’re not only attending a one-of-a-kind event; you’re creating brighter futures for the young people in our programs, lighting their path to a world of endless possibilities.
https://mentor.bbbsgmv.org/event/bright-nights-2024/e582261

“Bright” Big Brothers Big Sisters annual fundraiser
2024-08-08 18:00 - 21:00 | The Steam Plant, 617 E. 3rd Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Each year at Bright we celebrate the BIG stars of our community —our Bigs, Littles, families, and donors. Featuring Miami Valley’s top chefs you will enjoy an evening of gourmet tastings, live music, and more.
Bright, Big Brothers Big Sisters annual fundraiser brings together Miami Valley’s best independent chefs to raise funds to support youth mentoring right here in the Miami Valley.
Event tickets and 50/50 tickets available at https://www.bbbsmiamivalley.org/bright/

Ruthie Foster
2024-08-08 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Ruthie Foster’s ninth studio album represents a new high water mark for the veteran blues artist—a collection of songs possessing pure power, like a tidal wave of musical generosity. Healing Time finds Foster pushing her boundaries as a singer and songwriter more than ever before, creating a truly live-sounding atmosphere with the help of her band, who sound refreshingly loose and lived-in throughout these 12 songs. We’ve all been in need of some healing in recent times, and Foster’s latest provides a guide for how to move through the world with equal parts compassion and resolve.
Healing Time is the latest jewel in Foster’s accomplished career, which includes multiple Grammy nominations and collaborations with fellow luminaries like Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks. For her latest, Foster contributed more to the writing process than she had on any of her previous albums, effectively refining her own songcraft in the process. “With this album, I dug deep and tried to go for the best way to write,” she explains. “This album says a lot about the period we were making it in, and how I wanted to find my way out of it.”
Work on the album began in lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, as Foster enlisted previous collaborators like Gary Nicholson and Grace Pettis to pitch in during the writing process—as well as every member of her band. “I wanted my band involved in the entire process of this album,” she explains, and they also played a large role in recreating the sound that Foster had become drawn to after spending time with her vinyl collection. “I was aiming to keep these songs sounding like they came from that era, which says a lot about where I am in my life, too.”
Veteran producer Mark Howard (Willie Nelson, Lucinda Williams) came in to bring new ideas to Foster’s table as recording began at Studio 71 West in Austin, TX, New Orleans’ famed Esplanade Studios, and Blue Rock Studio in Wimberley, TX. “Mark’s ability to turn a song’s arrangement upside down was intriguing and sometimes challenging for me,” she states. “It was a lot to wrap my head around, but he made me think outside of the box I didn’t even know I was in.”
Producer Dan Barrett, who also worked with Foster on 2017’s Joy Comes Back, then took the helm at Black Pumas co-bandleader Adrian Quesada’s famed Electric Deluxe studio in Austin. Along with several Black Pumas members, Barrett brought in a collection of Austin’s finest backing musicians, like Glenn Fukunaga (The Chicks, Shawn Colvin). “With Dan onboard we were able to find the glue to these songs sonically, and he brilliantly melded my familiar Texas blues-Americana sound with what Mark pulled out of me in New Orleans,” Foster says. “This combination gave these songs a breath of fresh air, and it all came together very organically.”
Healing Time’s title—as well as its burst-of-sunshine title track, which features pedal steel legend Robert Randolph—is a reference not only to the trials many have faced over the last several years, but also the necessity of what Foster does as an artist. “I hear fans tell me that the music we make is very spiritually healing,” she says. “The experience of dealing with my own grief after losing a band member a year before the pandemic while navigating around zoom school with my daughter and trying to figure out what to do with myself was tough but necessary. When I look at it as a whole it was all very healing for me which is pretty much how I try to live my life. There’s always time for healing, if you give it time.”
And Healing Time is ultimately a work that explores such extremes as being human often brings to the surface, reminding listeners that even when we feel like we’re at the top, we’re ultimately still finding our way—a beautiful reflection of the essence of living itself.

Ludlow Creek
2024-08-08 19:00 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Summer Music series
Ludlow Creek
7:00pm – 9:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Join us under the pavilion on August 8th from 7 to 9 PM as we welcome Ludlow Creek to the RiverScape stage! Ludlow Creek is a local, original group who have been delighting audiences since 2013. Their artful songwriting and intricate vocal harmonies combine elements of Americana, Rock, and Blues. Their first album, âHands of Timeâ won a 2022 International Singer-Songwriters Association (ISSA) Album of the Year Award, they won an ISSA Band of the Year Award for 2023, and were finalists in three categories in Nashvilleâs 2023 Josie Music Awards. In the studio and on stage, band members have played with BB King, Doc Severenson, Gary Rossington & Ricky Medlocke, Bonnie Bramlett, and other national artists. The RiverScape Cafe will be open and offers snacks, treats and refreshments. For those 21 and over, a variety of beer, wine and mixed drinks are also available for purchase. Seating is limited, so we recommend bringing a lawn chair. Admission is FREE! The RiverScape Summer Music Series is sponsored by The Jack W. & Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation and Enterprise Roofing. Weather Dependent.

Dayton Art Institute Back to School (FREE Admission ALL Day!)
2024-08-09 14:00 - 16:00 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Hey EDUCATORS AND TEACHERS! Are you looking to network and learn about educational opportunities at the Dayton Art Institute? Join us for “Back to School”.
You’ll hear from our education department about DAI’s learning opportunities, school tours, mobile programming, free curriculum resources, student art programs and more! In addition, you’ll have the chance to enjoy light refreshments, create your very own artwork to take home and enter to win a “Back to School Survival Kit”!
THE BEST PART? Teachers receive FREE museum admission all day (11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Must have a valid school ID)! Follow the link to register and learn more
Date: Friday, August 9, 2024
Time: 2 – 4 p.m.
Location: Dayton Art Institute, Harry A. Shaw Gothic Cloister
Cost: FREE!

Best Dead City Festival
2024-08-09 17:00 - 23:59 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Live from The Brightside on Friday August 9th, Turboslacker presents Best Dead City Music Festival – a celebration of amazing Dayton music on two stages!
Best Dead City features musicians with deep Dayton roots:
death’s dynamic shroud (first ever hometown show)
Back Stabbath
Lung
Abertooth Lincoln
Turboslacker (record release party)
Gran Gran
Internet Wizard
Eman Jones
Moira
Bomb Bunny
Pseudonym
Nick Kizirnis
Dj Curtastrophy
Plus – Local pop-up vendor booths from Dayton staples Heart Mercantile and Clash Consignment
Tickets are $20 in advance here: tiny.url/bestdeadcity
Tickets are $25 day of show All ages (under 18 with a parent or guardian) Doors open and Dj kick off at 5:00 pm Bands start at 6:00 pm
Buy sell or trade but don’t you dare miss this big rock show!

After Dark Friday Fun Night
2024-08-09 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!

Blair Crimmins & the Hookers
2024-08-09 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Blair Crimmins began his current music career in Atlanta, Georgia, with a drive to bring Ragtime and 1920’s style Dixieland Jazz to new audiences. While playing small rock clubs around the Southeast he developed a sound that is at once modern while being deeply rooted in the past. He has toured the U.S and Italy playing festivals and has opened for acts such as Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Old Crow Medicine show. A multiinstrumentalist on guitar, banjo and piano, Crimmins writes songs and arrangements for a classic New Orleans style horn section consisting of trumpet, clarinet and trombone. His debut release “The Musical Stylings Of” became a college radio sensation on WRAS Atlanta making him the most requested band on the air. In 2012 Crimmins showed his musical diversity by writing and recording the full score for the independent short film “Old Man Cabbage”. The following year, Crimmins was the critics pick for Best Song Writer of 2013 in Creative Loafing’s Best of ATL issue. His next album entitled Sing-a-longs! earned him a nomination at The Georgia Music Awards for Best Jazz Artist. After years of relentless touring the country and abroad Blair Crimmins released his 4th album of original ragtime music You Gotta Sell Something (2017), as well as a children’s album All Aboard (2019) and a 5th full length record featuring swinging covers of his favorite artists ranging from Louis Armstrong to David Bowie entitled “Okay Boom!” in 2021.

String Band Invasion Weekend
2024-08-09 19:00 | Oregon Express, 336 E. 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
On Friday and Saturday, August 9th and 10th, the Oregon Express is excited to host their String Band Invasion Weekend featuring The Local Honeys with special guests Jenny Walker & Spellbound on Friday and then Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle with special guests Kyle Eldridge & The Kentucky Cowhands on Saturday. Presale weekend passes are $28, presale single day tickets are $17, and tickets are available at the door each night for $21.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to be hosting two of the region’s highest energy and acclaimed string bands on back-to-back nights at The Oregon Express,” says producer Brian Johnson. “We’ve also got some incredible local support with Kyle Eldridge & The Kentucky Cowhands and Jenny Walker & Spellbound. You’re not going to want to miss this weekend of live music!”

Further information about this event can be found at https://www.facebook.com/events/759172309628287

Presale tickets are available at https://ten-high-productions.square.site/

Listen at https://www.pricehillhustle.com/ https://www.thelocalhoneys.com/

Event Details:

The Oregon Express Hosts String Band Invasion Weekend Featuring Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle, The Local Honeys, and More Aug 9th and 10th

Friday and Saturday, August 9th & 10th, at 7:00pm

700 E. Fourth Street in downtown Dayton, Ohio
https://www.facebook.com/events/759172309628287

Visitor, Dravin and the Ravens, and Salvador Ross
2024-08-09 20:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for a night of music with Visitor, Dravin and the Ravens, and Salvador Ross. $5 cover starts at 8pm with music at 9pm
Dravin and The Ravens- Cincinnati based indie/garage rock band with a focus on sharp lyrics, driving guitars, and groovy rhythms.
Salvadore Ross- fuzz-inspired, psychedelic rock and roll band from Dayton, OH.
Visitor- Loud Rock & Roll from Dayton, Ohio with a vintage style.

Slammed Impulse Car Show
2024-08-10 12:00 - 19:00 | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
We are extremely excited to announce our Ohio Indoor Showcase at the Dayton Convention Center on August 10th from 12pm-7pm. There will be Vendors, Teams, Groups, Businesses, Music, Food, Models, Awards and nothing but good vibes! Save the date and come join us this summer for an awesome experience.
Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/slammedimpulse/1223447?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR26LP3V5SnoR8nEzkqV1K6w5J-ssPcoj6Jv4r_spJcIOMAT8mL_Geh1qPg_aem_ARJ8nGZ461cj1fgDBsLZZOqHxDtIoqHDRSfsiD2E7B0IpeucnimujTKvp9QdppxVXHfA5G2mylPrTIM9-qVY_iuj

More info https://www.slammedimpulse.com/

Have A Gay Day Resource Fair
2024-08-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH
Come join us at Sinclair Community College for a day filled with information, support, and fun! Our resource fair is a great opportunity to connect with organizations and services that cater to the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you’re looking for resources, support, or just want to have a good time, this event is for you. Get ready to meet new friends, learn about local LGBTQ+ initiatives, and celebrate diversity and inclusion. Don’t miss out on this chance to Have A Gay Day!
Tickets are Not required to attend!
Parking is Free under building 12. Food and snacks will be available
Looking to table at the event?
We ask that all those tabling are LGBTQ+ Affirming
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/have-a-gay-day-resource-fair-tabling-tickets-tickets-938616777047?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
The Event is in the Great Hall of the Conference Center in Building 12.
This event does not require a ticket to attend and is open to the public.
These tickets are for vendors and those wishing to set up a table at the event.
Each organization, business, or information booth will only need one single ticket.
We ask that these booths be purely informational.
The single ticket will reserve a table for you and two chairs for your table.
This is an indoor event. We will have ASL interpreters at this event.
Parking is Free under building 12. Food and snacks will be available
Setup will be at 12:00pm / Event will be from 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Dayton BBQ Fest
2024-08-10 17:00 - 21:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Dayton BBQ Fest 2024Presented by GEICO​Aug 10th – 5 to 9pm
Charitable Partner:Access to Excess
Get all of the details: yellowcabfoodtrucks.com
We’re celebrating 11 years of The Yellow Cab Food Truck Rallies with specialty food fests all year long!
Join us on August 10th from 5 to 9pm for a ton of incredible BBQ and thematic dishes and sides from some amazing food trucks!
Entry is always FREE to our family friendly food festivals at The Yellow Cab Tavern!
With tons of vendors serving BBQ and thematic items in addition to their standard menu favorites, this will be a foodie event that you will not want to miss!
VendorsKung Fu BBQPoppy’s SmokehouseThe Food PittSoul Train Food TruckWarped Wing Brewing CompanyMexi-QZaki GrillHome Cooked VibesLittle BoiJonGodown’s FixinsCrusin’ Cuisine Food Truck & Creative Delight’s CateringClaybourne GRILLEThe Pizza BanditMA DUKES Street FoodI Heart Ice Cream
*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 the festival!

World Indigenous Day Celebration ft. Digging Roots w/ Topknot opening
2024-08-10 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us as we celebrate World Indigenous Day with two incredible Indigenous bands and opening remarks by members of our local Indigenous communities.
Digging Roots breathe life into songs from their land, Turtle Island, to raise their voices in solidarity with a global chorus of Indigenous artists, activists and change-makers.
For over a decade, two-time JUNO Award winners Digging Roots have traveled the world with a joyful message of resistance, celebrating Anishinaabe and Onkwehón:we traditions of round dance and interconnectedness. As Roots Music Canada says, the band is “…badass, empowering and hopeful all at the same time.”
Digging Roots takes you on a journey through tall grass, sweet waters and unconditional love in a joyous and powerful celebration on their 4th album Zhawenim (2022). Led by the electrifying current of husband-and-wife team, ShoShona Kish and Raven Kanatakta, the 6-piece band responds to a majestic and spiritual call from ShoShona’s earthy vocals and Raven’s exhilarating guitar mastery through a fusion of blues, soul and rock n’roll. For long time fans or new audiences, their constantly evolving live show opens a space, wherever they may be in the world, for healing, compassion, unconditional love and Baamaadziwin (the good life). Constantly interweaving between drum culture and guitar dialects, Raven and ShoShona were raised in cultural families that have continued to resist oppression and colonialism.
More than a band, Digging Roots have taken their place at the frontline of the fight for equity and representation in the arts, with involvement in industry advocacy and organization to empower arts communities worldwide. ShoShona is the founder of the International Indigenous Music Summit and the music label Ishkōdé Records.
Raven, who studied at Berklee College of Music, “grew up in a small Anishinabe Rez called Winneway in north-western Quebec. It’s formally called Long Point First Nation. It’s where my grandfather and father taught me to hunt, trap and fish. I also spent my summers on my mother’s Mohawk Rez of Kahnàwa:ke.” ShoShona’s “family is from Batchewana and a part of the Three Fires Midewiwin Lodge.”
TopKnotTopKnot concert
Trenton Wheeler produces and performs under the stage name Topknot (short for his tribal given name Owl Topknot Feather), combining influences of 80s synth-pop & rock with twangy guitars and cinematic climaxes reminiscent of a spaghetti western soundtrack. Honoring his Blackfeet/Métis heritage, Trenton continues the tradition of Northern Plains grassing and regularly hosts educational enrichment programs and speaking events. He is an advocate for Indigenous peoples and has served on the board of directors for the Native American Indian Association of Tennessee.

The Black Midwest Symposium
2024-08-12 08:00 - 17:00 | OH
The Black Midwest Initiative hosts a biennial symposium that features artists, activists, academics, and other community-involved people to discuss issues related to Black life in the Midwest. Past symposiums have been hosted in Minneapolis and Detroit.
Why Attend The Black Midwest Symposium?

Engage with visionary leaders and thinkers in the fields of urban planning, community development, and environmental sustainability.
Discover successful case studies of adaptive reuse and how these models can ignite change in our own backyards.
Network with like-minded individuals passionate about community revitalization and sustainable development.
Participate in workshops and panel discussions that will equip you with the knowledge and tools to champion adaptive reuse projects within your communities.

Adaptive Reuse: Reimagining Black Futures in the Midwest

The Third Biennial Black Midwest Symposium, Adaptive Reuse: Reimagining Black Futures in the Midwest, will take place October 18-19, 2024 at the Dayton Metro Library, Main Branch, in Downtown Dayton, Ohio.
This year’s theme, “Adaptive Reuse,” is more than a concept—it’s a call to action for Black communities and allies across the Midwest. Together, we’ll delve into strategies for reimagining the spaces around us, transforming neglected landscapes into thriving hubs of culture, sustainability, and innovation. See you in Dayton!

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2024-08-13 14:00 - 18:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series
Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2:00pm – 6:00pm
AGE: 14 and up | $12.00
Paddle under the fountains with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions all summer long at RiverScape MetroPark! Regular walk-up rental hours will take place Tuesdays from 2-6pm and Thursdays from 4-8pm, June-October. Launch from under the Riverside Bridge along the Great Miami Recreational Trail. The cost to participate is $12 per person per hour. Taiter’s Kayak Solutions staff will provide visitors with brief instructions prior to entering the water, which will include a safety tutorial, and help visitors get into their vessels. All visitors will be required to wear a properly fitted life jacket. Swimming is prohibited in the Great Miami River, but visitors should come prepared to get wet. Those renting will not be permitted to go through the RiverScape River Run whitewater feature. No lifeguards are on duty, and paddling is at all visitors’ own risk. All visitors must sign a waiver to participate. Visit Facebook.com/TaitersKayakSolutions for more information. Weather Dependent.

How Does the School Board Work?
2024-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Metro Library will host How Does the School Board Work? on Tuesday, August 13, from 6-8 pm, in the Main Library’s Opportunity Center (formerly the Opportunity Space @ Patterson).
DML’s own Newest American Specialist, Dr. Gabriela Pickett, lead will this program. She will discuss how local school boards work and will also share her experiences in running for office and serving on a school board.
This invaluable educational session will not only give patrons the tools they need to use their voices but will demonstrate how they can make a difference in their communities. Time will be allotted for questions and answers. Voter registration will also be available. Registration is not required.
For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

Live Music from Patrick Arnold
2024-08-13 19:00 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of Tuesday Nights in the Park series
Live Music from Patrick Arnold
7:00pm – 9:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Join us at RiverScape on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month from June-October for live music, food, drinks and fun! Come support local musicians, try some new food offerings from the Cafe, and challenge your friends to some giant lawn games. As part of the Downtown Dayton DORA, the RiverScape Cafe will also be offering a variety of cocktails, wine, beer and more for those 21 and over. Admission is free! Dayton local singer/songwriter, Patrick Arnold performs a wide variety of covers, originals, and even audience requests. You can catch him at RiverScape on August 13th and October 8th from 7-9 PM! Weather Dependent.

Ferguson Voices: Disrupting the Frame
2024-08-15 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host Ferguson Voices: Disrupting the Frame, a profound exhibit produced by the University of Dayton Human Rights Center that will be on display through Friday, August 30, in the Opportunity Space @ St. Clair at the Main Library.

In 2014, after Michael Brown was shot and killed by police, a 100-day uprising followed in Ferguson, Missouri. Ferguson Voices features interviews and photographs of twelve individuals who responded to Brown’s death by showing contributions to their community during the protest – acting, teaching, repairing, and advancing the cause of justice.

Initially created in 2016, after nine University of Dayton students traveled to Missouri to interview people who were affected by the unrest of 2014, Ferguson Voices seeks to humanize the individuals who witnessed and shaped the uprising and to show visitors that when communities are faced with difficult moments, we all have a role to play.

A companion program hosted by the University of Dayton Human Rights Center will be held in the Opportunity Space @ St. Clair at 6 pm, on Tuesday, August 27. It will involve a panel discussion and provide a space for community members to come together and process the recent killing of 16-year-old Brian Moody by Dayton City Police.

This discussion will utilize the exhibit to focus attention on police violence and community response and will re-ignite questions about the use of lethal force, public trust and accountability, and over-policing and radical discrimination. The announcement of panel guests in attendance will be forthcoming.

This is the second time DML has had the honor of hosting Ferguson Voices; it first appeared at the Northwest Branch in 2017.

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

We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 4th Annual Art Exhibition
2024-08-15 12:00 - 17:00 | Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
This 4th Annual art exhibition kicked off with an Opening Reception on August 2nd and will be open to visitors every week until September 28th.
Artwork chosen by a jury panel of art professionals, including photographer Stacy Kranitz and U.D. Art History Professor Judith Huacuja, are featured in this exhibition that focuses on some of the issues that plague our world. The exhibition features artists from all over the United States who touch on a range topics using various mediums and styles.
Regular exhibitions hours are 12pm-5pm from Thu-Sun except Fridays 3pm-8pm.

Alanna Royale
2024-08-15 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Laugh out loud funny and fearlessly outspoken, one doesn’t have to wonder if Alanna Royale is in the room. Since storming the Nashville scene in 2013, Royale has repeatedly made her presence known from calling out politicians she can’t stand to calling monopoly on her classically minded, R&B sound. In her first year alone, the artist landed headlining slots at Nashville Pride Fest and won “Road to Bonnaroo” with only an EP under her belt. After fine tuning her swagger fronting punk bands, it appeared Royale had found her perfect niche marrying soul and pop. Or so she thought.

Central Jazz Big Band
2024-08-15 19:00 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Summer Music series
Central Jazz Big Band
7:00pm – 9:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
We are stoked to welcome back Central Jazz Big Band, who put on an amazing show in 2022! For big band and jazz fans, you won’t want to miss it! Seating is limited, so we recommend bringing a lawn chair (don’t forget some dancing shoes, too!) Plus, enjoy a free dance lesson, courtesy of Gem City Swing during intermission. Admission is FREE! The RiverScape Cafe will be open and offers refreshments and snacks. For those 21 and over, a variety of beer, wine and mixed drinks will also be available for purchase. The RiverScape Summer Music Series is sponsored by The Jack W. & Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation and Enterprise Roofing. Weather Dependent.

Come Together Dayton 2024 – A Rooftop Beatles Tribute
2024-08-16 17:00 - 23:30 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
“Live from the rooftop of the Yellow Cab Tavern in Downtown Dayton, Ohio, it’s Come Together!” on Aug 16th and 17th at The Yellow Cab Tavern!
Presented by Skyline Chili – Brown Street with a portion of the proceeds benefiting WYSO 91.3 Public Radio. We’re incredibly excited to be bringing the sixth annual presentation of this Beatles rooftop tribute to Dayton, OH!
Come Together is a Beatles tribute act playing music from all eras of The Beatles. It’s also a festival with a beer garden, food trucks, an after party, and more!

Additional sponsorship support comes from Bud Light and Black Box Improv

TICKETS: General admission entry is $22 in advance and $27 at the door to this family friendly live music festival. You’ll have access to all of the food trucks, our beer garden and multiple bars, and restrooms. We do encourage you to bring a lawn chair or blanket. Kids under 10 are free.
WEEKEND PASS TICKETS: Join us for both nights on Aug 16th and 17th for only $30
V.I.P. TICKETS: Enjoy the best view of the stage, dedicated bars with shorter lines, and a provided dedicated seat. V.I.P Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the doors. VIP Tickets are available for both 8/16 and 8/17

ENTRY AND COVER: starts at 5:00pm on both nights with performance starting around 6:30pm.

ADDRESS: The Yellow Cab Tavern
700 E. 4th St. Dayton, OH. 45402

Stick around after the show as we’re planning a very special afterparty!

SPONSORSHIP: We’re actively looking for community partners and local businesses to support Come Together in Dayton and get their brand in front of a large crowd. Send us a message today at leveluplivemusic@gmail.com
Produced by Level Up Productions
**All tickets are will call check in. You’ll receive a purchase confirmation and then check in under the purchasers name
**While refunds will not be offered, tickets may be transferred to other Come Together dates or in the case of rain, a third date that will be added on Sunday Aug 18th, and all tickets will honored for that date.
**Tickets may also be transferred to our 2025 dates or other Come Together events in the region
