Downtown Dayton Partnership

HeartSiq’s 2000 & Gay
2024-03-08 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join Heartsiq as we present “2000 and Gay,” a queer artist showcase on March 8th at The Yellow Cab Tavern! We’re in for a ton of amazing live entertainment as we celebrate the turn of the Millennium! Everything starts at 8:30pm and goes all night long at The Yellow Cab Tavern
March’s Featured Artists:
Angie Haze
Vintage Vader
Kunt Pills
Sexbox
Aesthetic:
The Stoney Cottage / Kacie Clover
Hosted by: Ky Heart
Each HEARTSIQ features a mix of visual artists, musicians, spoken word, burlesque, food offerings, drag queens, and more for a whole evening of community and entertainment! It is a great opportunity to discover, enjoy, and support the queer artists in our community.
Cover starts at 8:00pm, music and performance starts at 9:00pm and tickets are $9 in advance and $12 at the doors.
We also offer our group “5 ticket pack” for only $35 in advance. (20% off)
All ages welcome with a guardian.
Presale tickets available at https://ten-high-productions.square.site/
**Discounted presale tickets end at Midnight on March 7th.
Yellow Cab’s resident truck, The Pizza Bandit, will be set up and serving through 11pm.

Exhibit: The Artistic Life of Aka Pereyma
2024-03-09, 2024-03-10, 2024-03-13, 2024-03-14 | 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

Second Saturday Drop-in Studio
2024-03-09 10:00 - 16:00 | The Mosaic Institute of Greater Dayton, 260 Oak St., Dayton, OH, 45410
Join us in our studio every Second Saturday of the month from 10a-4p. No need to sign up or call–just drop in!! You can take this opportunity to volunteer for the OD8-4 Memorial “The Seed of Life” OR purchase a cut out and gorgeous stained glass colors to create a mosaic for yourself! Stop by– we’d love to see you!

A Season for Nonviolence
2024-03-09 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.

International Women’s Day 2024
2024-03-09 11:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for our first official Women’s Day event since 2020! We’ll be celebrating by hosting Adelaide’s Wholesome Baked 1-5pm and DJ Kim L 8pm-midnight!
We’ll be in the company of some of the dopest women in the beer industry, and donating $1 from every full pour to YWCA Dayton from open to close. You’ll be supporting a woman owned business and helping local women in need just by drinking a pint. Cool, yeah?
Come hang out with awesome ladies, gays, theys, and allies and catch a vibe during one of our favorite days of the year!

International Women’s Day Celebration
2024-03-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Welcome Dayton, in partnership with Dayton Metro Library, will host an International Women’s Day Celebration on Saturday, March 9. International Women’s Day is a global acknowledgment of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.

The community is invited to join the celebration at Dayton Metro Library (215 E. Third St.) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Eichelberger Forum, main floor).

The event is free and open to the public and includes performances, music, and light refreshments. Boonshoft School of Medicine will host free wellness screenings, and Montgomery County Educational Service Center will provide children’s activities. The International Peace Museum, EriDayton, India Club of Greater Dayton, Nigerian Women’s Association, Dayton’s Hispanic and Turkish communities, City of Dayton Recreation and Dayton Metro Library will all be present with representatives.

For more information, contact Welcome Dayton Coordinator Jeannette Horwitz at 937-333-3679 or welcomedayton@daytonohio.gov.

Cenicienta – A Bilingual Cinderella Story
2024-03-09 13:00, 2024-03-09 16:00 | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Ten-year-old Belinda is a budding poet and loves to tell stories, but when she’s stuck in the basement preparing for a party upstairs that her stepmother and stepsisters will host, she’ll have to get creative. Belinda re-enacts the classic tale of Cinderella, using whatever objects are at her disposal: napkins, teapots, and doilies, to name just a few. With these everyday items, a healthy dose of imagination, and a love of poetry passed down by her father, Belinda imagines a bigger world for herself. She must learn to stand up for herself and take charge of her life and dreams. This captivating bilingual performance is a modern spin on the beloved fairy tale and tackles cultural heritage, family, and the power of language.

ARTventures: Egg Collage
2024-03-09 13:00 - 15:00 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Max Capacity: 20 max at any given time (20 max capacity of the room; guests welcome to wait in Experiencenter Gallery until space is available if the classroom is filled). Drop-in Studio format.
Looking for fun and creative projects for you and your family? Take your family on an ARTventure with a variety of art-making experiences. Guided by a museum educator, each ARTventure explores the artistic processes of a highlighted artwork in the museum’s collection. Each month is a different experience for the whole family to enjoy This in-person program is perfect for all ages and all levels of artistic ability. Individual creativity and self-expression is encouraged! Drop-ins welcome.
Egg Collage – Featured Gallery / Exhibition: Special Exhibition: The Artistic Life of Aka Pereyma
Using pattern, shape, and color, construct a delicately decorated paper collage to explore the excellent artworks of Special Exhibition: The Artistic Life of Aka Pereyma.
$15.

Shipwrecked! An Entertainment: The Amazing Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (as Told by Himself)
2024-03-09 14:00, 2024-03-09 20:00 | The Human Race Theatre Company, 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join the theatrical quest of deep seas and high comedy! The adventurous Louis de Rougemont invites you to hear his amazing story of bravery, survival and celebrity that left 19th-century England spellbound. Dare to be whisked away in a story of the high seas and all corners of the globe, populated by flying wombats, giant sea turtles and a monstrous man-eating octopus. Shipwrecked examines how far we’re willing to blur the line between fact and fiction to leave our mark on the world.
Recommended if you liked Around the World in 80 Days, The 39 Steps, Peter & the Starcatcher.

Dayton Battle of the Bands 2024 Finale
2024-03-09 19:00 - 23:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Battle of the Bands 2024 FINALE is happening on Saturday, March 9, 2024 featuring the 6 winning bands from each wek of the playoff rounds.
This is a cool way to check out new, local, original music! Each ticket buyer gets one vote (in person).
The finale will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024 The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton).
Doors open at 6:30pm (NOTE: due to equipment load in, we cannot let patrons in earlier than 6:30pm).
Show starts at 7pm
Please be prompt to see all the bands performing!
Tickets are $15 advance / $20 at the door. Advance tickets are recommended!
Note – Ticket sales are used to cover production costs and prizes. Thanks for contributing!
Ticket link – https://www.venuepilot.co/events/94654/orders/new
**There is now a series pass available** If you want to buy all 6 weeks of the playoff rounds, you get into the finale free!

Brahms: A German Requiem
2024-03-09 19:30 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Brahms’ inspiring and moving German Requiem, including both orchestra and chorus, is a pinnacle work written after the wrenching loss of his mother. Another kind of memorial opens the concert: Scurria’s tender and dramatic Beyond All Walking, inspired by Rainer Maria Rilke’s poem “Going Blind.” Adding to the dramatic evening, Acting Concertmaster Aurelian Oprea performs Mozart’s iconic Violin Concerto No. 3.

Leaving Off, Minor ‘Love, Ace Slate, I Used to Be Brave
2024-03-09 20:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
We’re excited to welcome Leaving Off back to the Yellow Cab Tavern on March 9th with Minor ‘Love, Ace Slite, and I Used to Be Brave for a full evening of live music!
Cover starts at 8:00pm on March 9th with performance starting around 9:00pm!
Tickets are $9 in advance and $12 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 8th
Yellow Cab’s resident truck, The Pizza Bandit, will be set up and serving through 11pm.

Cars & Coffee-Let’s Talk Electric Vehicles
2024-03-10 11:00 - 15:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Visit the Market and meet representatives from Drive Electric Dayton. They will have their Electric Vehicle’s (EV) lined up outside the Market for you to look over and ask questions. This organization supports EV and are also a driving force in this region, pushing for EV infrastructure that will be accessible to everyone, especially those in under-served communities.

Women’s History Month with the Charles Young Center
2024-03-10 11:30 - 15:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
During World War II, the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion was the only all-Black female unit deployed overseas. Their mission was to sort through a backlog of mail, which was a critical boost to the morale of soldiers on the frontlines.
Come learn about how the 6888th came to be and how the leadership of Wilberforce University alumna Lieutenant Colonel Charity Adams attributed to their success in our “6888th Pop-Up” exhibit.
Join Park Rangers as they also host a Postcard Writing Activity, so you can write a postcard to share with a loved one.

Sensory-Friendly: Cenicienta – A Bilingual Cinderella Story
2024-03-10 14:00 | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
This production is great for all families, especially for people with autism, sensory sensitivities, or other social, learning or cognitive disabilities. You can expect a reduction of loud or jarring sounds, the absence of flashing or strobe lighting on stage, and a judgment-free environment where all patrons are free to vocalize or move around the theatre. At no time will anyone be asked to leave the performance due to vocal reactions, movement, or behaviors related to cognitive/developmental abilities. Patrons will have access to professionally curated resource materials to use in preparation for your visit like checklists, social narratives, and “Meet Your Seat” videos. Dayton Live also has designated quiet areas in our venues for patrons to use during the performance. Our trained staff and volunteers, as well as our partners at Dayton Children’s, are excited for you and your family to join us at the theatre.
Ten-year-old Belinda is a budding poet and loves to tell stories, but when she’s stuck in the basement preparing for a party upstairs that her stepmother and stepsisters will host, she’ll have to get creative. Belinda re-enacts the classic tale of Cinderella, using whatever objects are at her disposal: napkins, teapots, and doilies, to name just a few. With these everyday items, a healthy dose of imagination, and a love of poetry passed down by her father, Belinda imagines a bigger world for herself. She must learn to stand up for herself and take charge of her life and dreams. This captivating bilingual performance is a modern spin on the beloved fairy tale and tackles cultural heritage, family, and the power of language.
It is our hope that this production will make attending the theatre an accessible and enjoyable experience for all.

Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: On Broadway!
2024-03-10 14:30 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Enjoy Broadway hits without the hassle of traveling to New York! No need to pack or buy a plane ticket, Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and Opera Artists-in-Residence perform songs and overtures from some of the best musicals on Broadway right here at the Schuster!

Homeschool History Hour: The Women’s Suffrage Movement in Dayton
2024-03-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Monday, March 11, 11 am-12 pm, Main Library, Conference Room 3A
DML’s Local History Librarian discusses women’s history by sharing DML’s Women’s Suffrage Collection. Registration is required. Families

Artist in Training Afterschool Classes
2024-03-11 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-03-12 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-03-13 15:00 - 18:00 | K12 Gallery & TEJAS, 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The AIT program is an after-school art club for students in grades 6-12. Students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of media while working at their own pace. By learning some of the techniques used by artists, they will train to become better at their own art making. These classes are perfect for both beginners and students who already make lots of art! The collaborative environment in our studio allows students to forge friendships, build self-confidence, and experience new perspectives while making art. Students can opt to attend one day per week, two days, or all sessions. Students are welcome to join at any point in the year. Classes are $15 for members or $30 non-members. 5 class and 10 class passes available.
Scholarship information available at https://k12tejasgallery.org/artist-in-training-afterschool-art-classes/

Conversations on Democracy with Author David Pepper
2024-03-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Pepper, a lawyer, writer, and senior fellow at the Kettering Foundation will lead a discussion on Ohio citizen responsibilities with involvement in the democratic process. This program is in partnership with the Peace, Justice, and Ecology Department of the Sisters of the Precious Blood.

“Fatale Flaw” Murder Mystery Dinner Show
2024-03-11 19:00 - 21:30 | Spaghetti Warehouse, 36 W. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The Spaghetti Warehouse has you covered with dinner and a show! Our all new murder mystery show “Fatale Flaw” is up and running.
3 course dinner and a show 39.99 +tax.
Join Mayhem & Mystery for their newest production. Nora Dezimon and her best friend Cathy Mofitt have hired Sam Shade to find out the truth about Nora’s finacé, Harry Lemon. Is Harry cheating on her? His temper and controlling nature have Nora running scared. Harry thinks Nora is stepping out on him. Can Sam discover the truth? Will Nora escape Harry’s angry clutches? And what secret is Cathy hiding? Can you solve the crime and win a prize?
Call 937.461.3913 to make required reservations.

Charity Bingo at Yellow Cab for Dayton Community Cat Project
2024-03-12 18:00 - 21:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Have some fun, pizza and drinks over rounds of traditional bingo in Downtown Dayton – all while raising funds for the Dayton Community Cat Project (DCCP)! Prizes, raffle baskets, a 50/50 drawing and more. Pizza Bandit pizza is available by the slice or whole pie and 10% of all bar sales and food proceeds from the evening go to benefit the homeless cats of the area as well. $5 per board, ATM is available on-site for your convenience.

Hadestown
2024-03-12 19:30, 2024-03-13 19:30 | 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.
