Concert For Peace Conducted By Marin Alsop
2025-05-29 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime musical event that unites cultures and celebrates the power of peace. World-renowned conductor Marin Alsop joins forces with the Sarajevo Philharmonic and the Dayton Philharmonic for an extraordinary evening. Together, they will honor the Dayton Peace Accords and the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, showcasing how music transcends boundaries to inspire harmony and connection. The Sarajevo Philharmonic, making their only public U.S. appearance during this visit, will perform alongside the Dayton Philharmonic in a powerful testament to the unifying force of music. This project was funded by a grant from funds of The Dayton Foundation. Thank you to Congressman Mike Turner, and his office, for their help bringing this unique evening of music to Dayton. Thank you to a friend of the arts, whose generous donation brought the Sarajevo Philharmonic to Dayton.

Exhibit: Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled
2025-05-30, 2025-05-31 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
March 15–June 8, 2025
A distinguished figure in contemporary art, Jamie Wyeth is recognized for his fiercely independent, realistic approach to art. This exhibition follows Wyeth’s entire career and looks at a specifically darker thread within his oeuvre of troubling and unnerving imagery. Unsettled is divided into three distinct sections: “Strangers and Specters;” “Natural and Supernatural Worlds;” and “Haunted Places and Disturbing Spaces.” Drawn from museums and private collections from across the country, the DAI is the exclusive Ohio venue and the final stop for this major traveling exhibition. Organized by the Brandywine Museum of Art.

Reni Gower and Kate Santucci Exhibit
2025-05-30, 2025-05-31 | Galleries at Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OH, 45402
The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present “GEOmatrix: a Perfect Proof” by Reni Gower in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery and “Waxing On” by Kate Santucci in the Works on Paper Gallery. Gower’s “GEOmatrix: a Perfect Proof” recognizes geometric perfection as the matrix of humanity and the blueprint of the cosmos. Large hand-cut papercuts, stencil-masked pulp paintings, and machine cut vinyl decals are imbued with repetitive, geometric pattens. These tessellations, similar to decoration across many cultures, offer a calming, luminous, and contemplative respite from these unprecedented times. Working with colored beeswax and resin layered with pigments and oil paint, Santucci reveals and obscures symbols and images formed through drawing, mark making and hand-cut stencils. The multi-layered encaustic works exhibited in “Waxing On” explore themes such as communication, time, place, and the perception of the way things change, both in the short and long term. There will be a virtual artist talk via Zoom on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 12pm. Visit www.sinclair.edu/artgalleries for details. The exhibitions will be on display from May 19–June 23, 2025. Galleries are located on the fourth floor of building 13 (located at West Fifth and Perry Streets). The galleries are free and open to the public from 8am–6pm Monday–Friday and 9am–12pm Saturdays.

Exhibit: Enduring the Seige of Sarajevo – Snapshots of Survival
2025-05-30, 2025-05-31 | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402

Exhibit: SELFie: The Power Within
2025-05-30, 2025-05-31 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
The museum’s pop-up exhibit, SELFie: The Power Within, will be in the Main Library’s Opportunity Space @ St. Clair in May. Patrons can let their selfies tell stories of strength, growth, and self-love. The photos that are taken will celebrate the real, unfiltered moments of mental health, with hopes of breaking the stigma surrounding it, thus allowing patrons to explore the power of being their authentic selves.
A reception opening the exhibit will be held on Thursday, May 1, from 6:30-8 pm, in the Main Library’s Atrium. Local advocates and mental health professionals will be present. All ages are welcome to attend the exhibit throughout the month, including the reception.

Out on 5th
2025-05-30, 2025-05-31 | Oregon District, Fifth Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
What is Out on 5th?
Out on 5th is the street closure of Fifth Street in the Oregon District of downtown Dayton on weekends.
Closing down Fifth Street from Patterson Boulevard to Wayne Avenue every Friday night through Sunday evening allows
our business district to open up the street for guests to shop – dine – and relax in the open air.

Out on 5th gives restaurants and bars in the district room to expand patio seating into the streets.

Fifth Street is filled with public seating to allow guests room to spread out and enjoy the outdoors.

Retail shops can use extra sidewalk space in front of their business for sales. Looking to hold a retail pop-up? Apply here.

Local entertainment will be in the district every weekend to enhance the atmosphere. Looking to be an entertainer? Apply here.

When
Fridays 5 -10 p.m./ Saturdays noon – 10 p.m. / Sundays noon – 10 p.m.
Why
Shop, dine, and relax outdoors in the district
Where
In the Oregon District – Fifth Street from Patterson Boulevard to Wayne Avenue
Additional Information
Parking
Thousands of parking spaces on surface lots, parking garages, or metered side streets (free on weekends) surround the Oregon District.
During Out on 5th, please use the detour map at the bottom of this page to navigate around the street closures and into the parking lots.
Our Oregon District businesses kindly ask you to park in these lots, garages or public street spaces, and not in the residential neighborhood.

More info: https://www.theoregondistrict.org/outon5th

Exhibit: Peace Talks
2025-05-30 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-31 12:00 - 17:00 | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) proudly presents PEACE TALKS, our annual spring juried exhibition. This timely exhibition reflects on Dayton’s historic role in international diplomacy—the 1995 Dayton Peace Accords—and the ongoing complexities of global and personal peace. PEACE TALKS invites artists and viewers alike to explore the fragile, dynamic nature of peace: how it is achieved, maintained, challenged, and sometimes lost.

-On view May 2 – June 21
-Open Fridays & Saturdays | 12–5 PM

Exhibit: Think Freedom
2025-05-30 17:00 - 20:00 | Dayton Arcade, 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
We’re thrilled to announce a series of public programs surrounding the Think Freedom art installation, on display in the historic Dayton Arcade’s Rotunda during the 2025 NATO Parliamentary Assembly. This marks the installation’s first appearance in the United States.​
Created by Sarajevo-based artist Edina Seleskovic, Think Freedom is a multidisciplinary project that combines sculpture, light, text, and technology to convey messages of peace and unity. Having traveled to 22 cities worldwide, its presence in Dayton commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords.
Join Culture Works at the Dayton Arcade for a chance to view and interact with Think Freedom, accompanied by performances from a variety of local musicians.
Tuesday, May 27 through Friday, May 30 5:00 – 8:00 PM each evening Dayton Arcade, 35 W. Fourth St. Learn More: https://cultureworks.org/think-freedom-dayton/ Project Sponsor: Dayton Arcade

Paint & Sip Acrylic Workshop – Adults Only Class
2025-05-30 17:30 - 20:00 | The Dayton Woman’s Club, 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Grab a brush and a beverage—it’s time to let your imagination run wild and paint this adorable little gnome! Whether you’re a total beginner or a practiced painter, this whimsical and fun-filled event is for you.
Join Guest Artist Nero Lee (see biography below) as he guides you step-by-step through a playful painting project sure to bring a smile to your face and charm to your walls! Plus, Friday night guests can fuel their creativity with an optional box dinner (3 entrée choices, including a vegetarian option) for just $15.
Included with registration:
• All painting materials
• Complimentary coffee, tea, lemonade, and water
• Your choice of wine or mimosa
• Optional box dinner for $15 (Friday only)
• Cash bar (Friday only)
Spots are limited — reserve yours today before they fill up!
PLEASE NOTE: Cancellations are required at least 3 days prior to the event. No refunds given after that date.

Passport to MetroParks
2025-05-30 18:00 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for free live music, entertainment and hands-on activities during the official kick-off to the summer festival season: Passport to MetroParks. Featuring fun for adults and families, Passport to MetroParks invites you on an adventure through RiverScape MetroPark to learn about events and programs available in your Five Rivers MetroParks this summer. Grab a passport and collect stamps as you complete fun games and activities for your chance to win prizes.
Enjoy dinner at the food truck rally on site and then experience live entertainment on the RiverScape pavilion stage.
Passport to MetroParks is sponsored by CODE Credit Union.
Learn more: https://www.metroparks.org/passport-to-metroparks/

Jake Speed & The Freddies
2025-05-30 19:00 - 21:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
We are thrilled to welcome Jake Speed & The Freddies to The Brightside on Friday, May 30th! This fantastic Cincinnati-based band plays a mix of traditional & original folk, country blues, & ragtime tunes. Known as the Woody Guthrie of Cincinnati, Jake Speed uses a traditional folksy delivery to compose timely and timeless songs that tell great stories with a bit of a lyrical edge. The band, built out of guitar, mandolin, fiddle, tenor guitar and upright bass (with hints of harmonica, kazoo, and washboard), has been hailed by CityBeat magazine as a “…a fixture of Cincinnati’s traditional Folk scene” since releasing its first of five albums, Queen City Rag, in 2002. HOW TO GO? Friday, May 30, 2025 Doors 6:30pm / Show 7 – 9pm The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton – SIDEDOOR ROOM All ages welcome Food truck on site Tickets $10 in advance here: / $15 at the door.

Dad Rock with DJ New Balance
2025-05-30 19:00 - 23:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for DJ New Balance’s Barrel House debut as he spins a set of dad rock to perfectly pair with sippin’ on an ice cold brew. We hear that if you hold the empty can to your ear you can hear the charcoal slowly crackling away on a freshly mown lawn. Freakin’ Rican food truck slinging their Puerto Rican cuisine 6-10pm! No cover, just rock.

Dayton Dragons vs. West Michigan Whitecaps
2025-05-30 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.

Between Riverside and Crazy
2025-05-30 20:00, 2025-05-31 17:00 | Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, OH, 45410, USA
Retired cop Pops Washington struggles to hold on to one of the last great rent-stabilized apartments on Riverside Drive. Fresh grief, old wounds, and sketchy new houseguests collide in a final ultimatum.

Local Love: Art Stroll & Business Blitz
2025-05-31 | Downtown Dayton
Downtown Dayton is looking alive! Stroll at your own pace to take in the new murals, sculptures, ArtWraps, and more just added to Downtown Dayton. This is a great opportunity to support our local businesses as you explore by buying a meal, getting a DORA drink to-go, and shopping downtown’s unique retail options!
This is a day for the community to get a closer look at all of the new art and improvements recently made in preparation of the NATO PA, and to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords.
Here’s what’s new to explore:– Take a photo with the Dayton Pease Sign at the Schuster Center (designed and built by Real Art)– See the mural on Courthouse Square designed and painted by local artists Atalie Gagnet, Sierra Leone & Jenny Ustick– Find the eight new ArtWraps designed by Dayton Public School students– For a limited time, discover Sidewalk Studio window clings and 3D installations created by local artists on display around North Main Street

As you explore, be sure to dine, drink, and shop to show some local love to your favorite Downtown Dayton businesses!
This is just one of your first chances to see what’s new in Downtown Dayton – but certainly not the last! We hope to see you downtown throughout the summer and beyond!

Paint & Sip Acrylic Workshop – Child-Friendly Class
2025-05-31 09:00 - 11:30 | The Dayton Woman’s Club, 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Grab a brush and a beverage—it’s time to let your imagination run wild and paint this adorable little gnome! Whether you’re a total beginner or a practiced painter, this whimsical and fun-filled event is for you.
Join Guest Artist Nero Lee (see biography below) as he guides you step-by-step through a playful painting project sure to bring a smile to your face and charm to your walls!
Included with registration:
• All painting materials
• Complimentary coffee, tea, lemonade, and water
• Your choice of wine or mimosa
Spots are limited — reserve yours today before they fill up!
PLEASE NOTE: Cancellations are required at least 3 days prior to the event. No refunds given after that date.

Fitness in the Park: Yoga with Speakeasy
2025-05-31 10:00 - 11:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Harness your strength, enhance your mobility, and create a deeper connection with yourself. Join Tori for a dynamic physical yoga practice that will guide you through a breath focused flow that is both empowering and meditative. New to yoga? Not to worry. This class has something for all levels, and a variety of variations are offered throughout so you can find the most benefit for your time on the mat, and in turn feel your best off of it, too! Classes are free, no registration required. Please bring a mat and water.

Dayton Freestyle Kayaking Competition
2025-05-31 12:00 - 14:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Spectators are welcome as Dayton-area kayakers compete at RiverScape’s River Run for various awards. Stop by and watch as kayakers turn cartwheels, flips and rolls in the wave created by the drop, making for a fun, vibrant scene along our downtown riverfront and bikeway.

Susanne Scherette King on exhibit
2025-05-31 12:00 - 17:00 | Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Held Over – Susanne Scherette King Artwork – Art lovers still have a chance to view artwork from Susanne’s May 2025 solo-exhibition with select pieces still being available for acquisition. Free and open to the public.

Funk Fest ft. Rick James’ Stone City Band
2025-05-31 17:30 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
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Enjoy an evening of live music at Levitt Pavilion Dayton as part of the 2025 Eichelberger Concert Season. Amplified Series powered by The City of Dayton, Dayton Water, and Dayton International Airport. Free for everyone!

Here’s what you need to know:
Admission: Free for everyone!Location: Levitt Pavilion DaytonDate & Time: Saturday, May 31 at 5:30PM
Parking: Street parking and parking garages available. Check our website for details.
Seating: Bring your lawn chairs or blankets or rent a lawn chair from our concession stand
Food & Drinks: There are many food and beverage options available to you.You can bring your own snacks and beverages. Follow our socials to see what food trucks will be here tonight or grab carry out from a nearby restaurant. Or grab drinks from the concession stand.
Weather: Concerts are held rain or shine. In case of severe weather, check our social media for updates.
Family-Friendly: All ages are welcome. Enjoy a great night out with family and friends!
For more information, visit LevittDayton.org or follow us on social media. We look forward to seeing you there!

Summer Music Series: Bluegrass Night with The Shady Pine
2025-05-31 19:00 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us under the pavilion as the RiverScape Summer Music Series features Bluegrass Night with The Shady Pine! Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy this FREE live concert, while taking in a spectacular sunset over the Great Miami River. The RiverScape Cafe will also be open selling food and drinks along with alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and cocktails, for those 21 and over.
The Shady Pine is a Dayton, Ohio-based bluegrass band known for their rich blend of Americana, and folk sound,. With heartfelt lyrics and dynamic instrumentation, their music captures the spirit of storytelling and evokes a deep connection to nature and community. Their captivating live performances and authentic sound have made them a beloved staple of the regional music scene.

Summer Band Series: Chris Yakopcic
2025-05-31 19:00 - 22:00 | OH
Enjoy some live music at the Dayton Beer Company! Chris Yakopcic takes the stage for a free show from 7-10 p.m.

Rock Night with George Balog
2025-05-31 19:00 - 23:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
George Balog spins an all-vinyl set of rock bangers, but also Wilco.
No cover, just vibes.
