Fitness in the Park: Yoga with Speakeasy
2025-08-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Chair Yoga
2025-08-16 11:00 - 12:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
CHAIR YOGA
Saturdays / 11 a-12 p / June 21 / July 19 / Aug 16
No experience necessary, bring your own mat. Led by Cynthia Brooks, Day Yoga Studio.

iHeart Paws 2025
2025-08-16 12:00 | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Thousands of pets in Dayton are looking for their forever homes and we’re here to help! iHeartMedia Dayton is hosting our 3rd annual “iHeartPaws”!
On Saturday, August 16th, iHeartMedia Dayton will be out at the Dayton Convention Center 12p-3p helping find these sweet animals a home. There will be a variety of pets available for adoption, vendors and giveaways on site. Invite your animal-loving friends and we hope to see you there!
Thank you to our sponsors Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, Doggie Styles Day Spa, Dyer Garofalo Mann & Schultz and A&B Flooring.
For the safety of your pets and the adoptable animals in attendance, NO outside pets are allowed into the event. Please leave your pets at home. Do NOT leave your pet in your car – nearby lots will be patrolled and unattended pets in cars will be reported. Service animals to assist those with ADA-qualified disabilities will be permitted. Emotional support and comfort animals DO NOT qualify. Service animals must be housebroken and kept under control.
All attendees must have a ticket, regardless of age.

Sand Art – Air Plant Workshop
2025-08-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Now and Zen DIY Studio, 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Unleash your creativity in our Sand Art – Air Plant Workshop! This fun and relaxing experience lets you design a vibrant layered sand creation inside a sleek glass vessel. You’ll then bring it to life with easy-care air plants and an array of embellishments. Perfect for beginners and plant lovers alike. No soil, no mess, and no green thumb needed. You’ll leave with a unique, low-maintenance piece of living art to brighten up your space for give as a thoughtful gift. Registration is Required. $42. https://www.shopnowandzen.com/open-workshop

Exhibit: Crosstown Connection
2025-08-16 12:00 - 17:00 | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Crosstown Connection
July 11th – August 23rd
The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) and the African American Visual Artists Guild (AAVAG) are thrilled to present Crosstown Connections: A Collaborative Exhibition. This group exhibition brings together two of Dayton’s vibrant art organizations in a celebration of shared creativity, artistic mediums, and the connections that unite us. Through this partnership, we honor our commonalities, reflect on past collaborations, and look forward to future opportunities to uplift and support artists in our community. Showcasing a collection of works from both organizations, this exhibition will be held at both galleries, celebrating the rich artistic talent within our community. Make sure to visit the other half of this exhibition at AAVAG! Their gallery is located inside the CSU Dayton Campus on the second floor at 840 Germantown St.
Opening Reception: Friday, July 11th 5 – 8 PM, Free and open to the public.
Closing Reception: Sunday, August 24th, 2 – 5 PM at AAVAG gallery

Slow Looking Tour
2025-08-16 12:30 - 13:15 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
SLOW LOOKING TOUR
Saturdays, 12:30 – 1:15 p / June 21 / July 19 / Aug 16
A guided experience reflecting on just a few selected artworks, focusing on deep engagement, mindfulness, and personal connection.

Dayton African American Cultural Festival
2025-08-16 13:00 - 20:00 | Island MetroPark, 101 Helena St., Dayton, OH, 45405
Dayton African American Cultural Festival
12:00pm – 8:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
This family event brings the richness of the African American experience to Dayton through culture, education and music. See an African village and a pavilion of paintings. Enjoy live R&B, gospel and jazz performances. Visit the Kids Korner for a variety of activities, community talent show and giveaways. Merchandise and food vendors will be onsite. Don’t miss this citywide event where diverse people gather in celebration. Weather Dependent.

Great American Beer Tasting
2025-08-16 14:00 - 18:00 | Day Air Ballpark, 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH, 45402
Great American Beer Tasting, presented by Heidelberg Great Great American Beer Tasting, presented by Heidelberg Distributing, returns on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Come on out for the best event of the summer and enjoy samples from over 100 different beers, ciders, and seltzers!
All tickets purchased after Friday, August 8 will be will call pick-up only. Your tickets can be picked up from the Dragons Box Office on the day of the event.
$45 Regular Admission ticket includes:
– 15, 4 oz. samples (provided the day of the event)– Pint glass (provided the day of the event)– 2025 T-shirt (while supplies last)– (2) Raffle tickets– Access to games and activities on the field
$15 Designated Driver ticket includes:
– 5, 4oz. non-alcoholic samples (provided the day of the event)– Pint glass (provided the day of the event)– (1) Raffle ticket– Access to games and activities on the field

Must be 21 or older to attend. No outside food or drink including pretzels or other food necklaces. No children, including babies in strollers. Designated driver ticket includes 5, non-alcoholic samples for those attending who do not wish to drink. Tickets may not be shared. All shirt sizes are in adult, gender-neutral sizing

Exhibition Tour
2025-08-16 15:00 - 16:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
EXHIBITION TOURS
Saturdays, 3-4 p / June 21 / July 19 / Aug 16
Led by Heather Jones, Curator.

Porchfest Afterparty ft Eilen Jewell
2025-08-16 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Eilen Jewell w/ Basura Opening

August 16 @ 7:00 PM

Free Admission

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Series:

Tim Tye’s Midnight Sky Country/Bluegrass Series

Genre:

Folk/Americana

Eilen Jewell is hailed by American Songwriter as “one of America’s most intriguing, creative, and idiosyncratic voices.” An Idaho native, Jewell has built her career with relentless touring and captivating live shows. Her new album, Get Behind The Wheel, co-produced by Will Kimbrough, explores grief, loss, resilience, and redemption with a blend of vintage roots-noir and psychedelic arrangements. Jewell has shared bills with legends like Lucinda Williams and Emmylou Harris, earning praise from Rolling Stone and NPR for her clever writing and sweet, clear voice.
Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: Basura
Basura is a captivating performance art collective that fuses live music, experimental movement, and spoken word into a powerful and immersive experience. What started as Frank Calzada’s four-piece psychedelic rock band has evolved into a dynamic nine-piece collective, incorporating a horn section, poetry, and dance. Drawing inspiration from various art forms and creative mediums, Basura pushes the boundaries of traditional performance, inviting audiences to engage with thought-provoking themes and innovative artistic expression.

Summer Band Series
2025-08-16 19:00 - 22:00 | OH
We’re happy to announce our 2025 Summer Band Series! Starting May 17th & going until September 20th, join us every Saturday night 7-10pm (excluding holiday weekends) for live music in the Biergarten. We’ve got something for everyone – Blues, Rock, Pop, and more! Looking forward to a great summer with you all!

Out on 5th
2025-08-17 | 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

Vinyl Vinyl Sundays
2025-08-17 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Sunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records, we’ll play ’em

Exhibit: Curtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon
2025-08-17 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Curtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon
July 12–September 14, 2025
A painter and educator, Curtis Barnes, Sr. was a longtime fixture of Dayton’s art scene. His bold, colorful, experimental paintings are a distinctive blend of naturalism and abstraction. They frequently include self-portraits and portraiture depicting the people in his life. His influence is still felt today among his students and in the African American Visual Arts Guild, which he co-founded with artist “Bing” Davis in 1992. He was recognized for his artistic contribution and presented with the “Paul Laurence Dunbar Humanitarian Award” in 1994 and the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Ohio Arts Council in 2008.
This exhibition comes on the 90th anniversary of his birth and is a celebration of Barnes’ life and art. A DAI exclusive, this collection of works was drawn from his family and friends.

We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 5th Annual Art Exhibition
2025-08-17 | 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.

Harmonies Music Boxes
2025-08-17, 2025-08-18, 2025-08-19 | Downtown Dayton
The Downtown Dayton Partnership and Le Monde Studios are excited to present Harmonies, a multi-location public art installation on view for the entire month of August 2025. These larger-than-life, interactive art installations will celebrate Dayton’s creative spirit and stop people in their tracks. Four musical instruments, powered by green technology, come alive with local music and lights at the turn of a hand crank. See a banjo on Courthouse Square, a guitar at Levitt Pavilion, a harp at the Convention Center, and a treble clef in the Oregon District at the Seed of Life Plaza. This is more than a photo-op; it’s a moment of magic in the middle of an ordinary day. Presenting sponsor: PNC. Supporting sponsors: Bob Ross Auto Group and Grunder Landscaping Co.

DAACF Gospel Explosion
2025-08-17 12:00 - 18:00 | Island MetroPark, 101 Helena St., Dayton, OH, 45405
DAACF Gospel Explosion
12:00pm – 6:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Join the Dayton African American Cultural Festival as they celebrate blessings and ancestors through a series of lectures, a church service, and gospel entertainment. Merchandise and food vendors will be onsite. You don’t want to miss this citywide event where diverse people gather in celebration. Weather Dependent.

Skinner Pipe Organ Concert
2025-08-17 14:00 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from the Dayton Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will perform at 2 p.m. Free to members; included in museum general admission for non-members.

Skinner Pipe Organ Concert
2025-08-17 14:00 - 15:00 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from the Dayton Chapter of the American Guild of Organists performs on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. (unless otherwise noted.) *All performances are an hour unless otherwise noted*

2025 Fine Art Faculty Exhibition Featuring Bridgette Bogle
2025-08-18 08:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-19 08:00 - 18:00 | Galleries at Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OH, 45402
Event Title: 2025 Fine Art Faculty Exhibition Featuring Bridgette Bogle Event Description: Sinclair Community College’s annual Fine Art Faculty Exhibition will usher in the beginning of the 2025-2026 academic year. Each fall, the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery, the Works on Paper Gallery, as well as other spaces around Building 13 display work from the faculty and adjunct faculty of Sinclair’s Art Department. The Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery traditionally features one faculty member, and this year will exhibit works by Professor Bridgette Bogle. Bogle’s exhibition is a reflection on her weekly walks through Woodland Cemetery. Colored pencil drawings along with installation work consisting of discarded polyester petals from the cemetery examine the contrast of the natural landscape and human-made artifacts of grief. This body of work explores the complexity of loss, the impulse to both mimic and disrupt nature, impermanence, and the passage of time. There will be a virtual artist talk with Professor Bogle over Zoom on September 12, 2025 at 12pm. A reception will be held September 4 from 4:30pm-6pm in Building 13’s 4th Floor Atrium. Visit sinclair.edu/artgalleries for further details. The Fine Art Faculty Exhibition will be on display from August 18 through September 19, 2025. Gallery spaces are located on the third and fourth floor of building 13 (located at W. Fifth and S. Perry Streets). The galleries are free and open to the public from 8am–6pm Monday–Friday and 9–12 Saturdays.

Hometown Heroes Family Storytime
2025-08-18 17:30 - 18:30 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Metro Library is launching a new storytime series called Hometown Heroes Family Storytime, which will be held one Monday a month throughout the year in the Children’s Creativity Space at the Main Library, from 5:30-6:30 pm. Kids of all ages and caregivers can enjoy fun-filled sessions with books, songs, and activities. Each Hometown Heroes session will also have a special guest reader from the Dayton area. Registration is not required. The Hometown Heroes Family Storytime schedule is as follows:

April 7: Jeffery Mims, Mayor of the City of Dayton
May 5: Dr. David Lawrence, Dayton Public School District Superintendent
June 2: Mr. Moses Mbeseha, co-founder of The Conscious Connect Community Development Corporation
July 7: Rodney Veal, an independent choreographer, interdisciplinary artist, educator, and producer
August 18: Willis “Bing” Davis, an internationally recognized artist, educator, and community activist.
September 8: Jeff Jackson, co-owner of the Wright Dunbar Cigar Shoppe in Dayton’s Historic Wright Dunbar District
October 6: Michael Carter, Senior Advisor to the President of Sinclair Community College
November 3: Darius Beckham, a former senior policy aide to the City of Dayton’s mayor.
December 1: Carl Kennebrew, International President of the IUE-CWA.

This Hometown Heroes series is part of DML’s Reading Railroad Initiative, which aims to link DML’s communities through literacy. The initiative is dedicated to fostering a love of reading and learning for Black boys and young men. It offers storytelling experiences, curated book selections, signature events, and mentorship from community leaders so that patrons are encouraged to view reading as a tool for self-discovery, empowerment, and lifelong success.
Another aspect of DML’s Reading Railroad Initiative is the Black Men Read–250 in 2025 Community Challenge. DML is calling on Black men across Montgomery County and beyond to inspire the next generation of readers by sharing the joy of storytelling with young children by becoming a “Reading Conductor” volunteer and/or logging their reading. Volunteers can read as a Hometown Hero guest, at one of DML’s Branches, to a loved one, at a school, out in the community, etc., to spark curiosity, foster a connection, and help create a love of reading in DML’s communities. Sign up to read or log reading at DaytonMetroLibrary.org/ReadingRailroad, where additional information about DML’s Reading Railroad can be found.
For more information about the Hometown Heroes Storytimes, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

Yoga with Aleasha
2025-08-18 18:00 - 19:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
Yoga with Aleasha
6:00pm – 7:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE

Yoga with Aleasha will lead you in an all-levels yoga flow. If you’re a beginner, she will guide you through modifications to ensure you are comfortable to help you to become more familiar with poses. If you’re experienced, she will help grow your current practice. This class is truly for everyone! Weather Dependent.

Bootcamp
2025-08-18 18:00 - 19:30 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
Bootcamp
6:00pm – 7:30pm
AGE: All ages | FREE

Join The Unit for an exciting bootcamp workout that will take you through RiverScape in a whole new way. Whether you’re running the stairs, doing push ups near the reflecting pools, or stretching along the levee, this effective workout will keep you moving. Combined with the uplifting support of the community members that make up The Unit, this is a workout you will want to make part of your weekly routine. All fitness levels welcome and encouraged! Weather Dependent.

CURIO: Lunch Box
2025-08-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Courthouse Square, Third & Main Streets, Dayton, OH, 45422, USA
Throughout the summer months, fun, out-of-the-box entertainment can be found on Courthouse Square, with CURIO serving as the hub of community, connection, and collaboration!
Big ideas can come in small packages, and CURIO is the first step in a larger, longer-term plan to revitalize Courthouse Square. This shipping container transformed into an event hub has been combined with new outdoor seating and other touches to create downtown’s newest summer hotspot! CURIO is part of Summer in the City, presented by AES Ohio.
We can hardly contain our excitement for a summer schedule featuring:
CURIO: Lunch Box
Free lunchtime entertainment Tuesdays-Thursdays, 12-2 p.m.
Trivia Tuesdays – bring your team to win prizes
ZENsdays – Unwind. Decompress. Read. Play a game. Relax and zen out on your lunch break.
Unplugged Thursdays – live acoustic music or DJs
Bring your friends and coworkers for a midday break outside!
CURIO: Lunch Box features free lunchtime entertainment from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays each week during the summer months.
Food vendors also set up on Courthouse Square each weekday, allowing downtown workers and others to grab lunch from a vendor or a downtown restaurant and take in the entertainment while enjoying the outdoors downtown.
Be sure to “Like” CURIO at Courthouse Square on Facebook to get the latest updates on upcoming entertainment and more. You can also request to receive regular emails about what’s planned for CURIO.

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2025-08-19 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: 10 and up | $15.00

Paddle under the fountains with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions all summer long at RiverScape MetroPark! Kayakers launch from under the Riverside Bridge along the Great Miami Recreational Trail, and the cost to participate is $15 per person per hour. Taiter’s Kayak Solutions staff will provide participants with brief instructions prior to entering the water – including a safety tutorial – and will help participants get into their vessels. All participants will be required to wear a properly fitted life jacket. Swimming is prohibited in the Great Miami River, but participants should come prepared to get wet. Participants will also not be permitted to go through the RiverScape River Run whitewater feature. No lifeguards are on duty, and paddling is at all participants’ own risk. All participants will be required to sign a waiver before entering their vessel, and all minors must have a parent/guardian present. Regular walk-up rental hours take place Tuesdays from 2-6PM and Thursdays from 4-8PM, June-October. Visit Facebook.com/TaitersKayak or TaitersKayak.com for more information. Weather Dependent.
Paddle under the Fountain of Lights with Taiterâ’s Kayak Solutions all Summer Long at RiverScape MetroPark.

Tai Chi & Qigong at the River
2025-08-19 18:00 - 19:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
Tai Chi & Qigong at the River
6:00pm – 7:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE

Offered by Immortal Tree Qigong. Each hour-long Tai Chi & Qigong session will start with breathing exercises, warm up, and gentle stretching. You will then be guided through flowing movements mixed with short standing meditations. We will end with a slightly longer guided standing (or sitting) meditation. This should leave a few minutes to answer questions or discuss any insights. Qigong doesn’t require any special skills (other than breathing) or equipment (other than your body). Find “Immortal Tree Qigong” on Facebook or Instagram for more information! Weather Dependent.

Sing Dayton! – A Community Singing Event Hosted by the Bach Society of Dayton
2025-08-19 18:30 - 20:30 | The Tank at The Dayton Arcade, 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The Bach Society of Dayton invites singers to join Sing Dayton! – a fun-filled evening of singing, connection, and harmony. Whether you’re a seasoned vocalist or just love to sing, this event is for you. Sing Dayton! is more than just a sing-along—it’s a social celebration where people connect with song, food and social lubrication, to enjoy a great evening. Led by a skilled music director and piano accompanist, participants will learn vocal parts to a well-loved pop song and blend their voices in a harmony-rich, feel-good experience. Voices rise around you, each choosing their own vocal line. A director guides the group, harmonies take shape, and the room fills with rhythm and joy. Then—“Beer Break!”—a pause for snacks, drinks, and laughter, before diving into the next round of music.
$10 general admission
What to Expect:
– Group singing led by a music director
– Song sheets provided
– Light snacks included
– Hard and soft drinks available for purchase
– A welcoming vibe for newcomers, “choral ninjas,” and all ages
