Downtown Dayton Partnership

Karaoke
2025-03-27 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Detroit) | OH
Join us for Karaoke Thursdays at The Dayton Beer Company, hosted by Limelight Entertainment from 6:30 p.m.-9:30p.m. Cheers!

Dixon’s Violin
2025-03-27 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Detroit) | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
You’ve never heard violin like this! Inspiring audiences across North America, from Burning Man and Electric Forest to TED talks. —– Thursday, March 27 7:00pm – Doors Open 8:00pm – Concert begins (duration roughly 75 minutes) —– Tickets only $25 available here Tickets $30 at the door if still available —– All ages welcome! Children 12 and under are free. This is an indoor, seated show. —– About Dixon’s Violin: You’ve never heard violin like this! The world’s premier visionary violinist, Dixon’s life mission is to inspire people – and he has done so at over 1,000 concerts across North America, including giving five TED talks/performances, over ten years at Burning Man and Electric Forest, plus radio, TV, and film appearances. A former technology leader and symphony violinist, Dixon walked away from a distinguished career to follow his dream full-time, and invented a whole new music genre. Dixon now improvises on a 5-string electric violin with a looping system he developed to create an all-live one-man symphony, guided by his remarkable personal story of life transformation. https://dixonsviolin.com “The violinist that is changing the world” – Preserve the Future “Standing ovation…It’s no surprise that Dixon was voted the best of the evening” – Examiner” Not your ordinary violinist” – Fox 2 News “It’s quite an accomplishment for a man who possibly invented a new genre on his violin” – City Pulse “One in particular, Dixon’s Violin, blew minds with a folksy, heartfelt set, performed entirely by one man and one electric violin.” – Examiner —– The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402

Discovery: Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny
2025-03-28 09:30 (America/New_York) | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
GOODNIGHT MOON is a celebration of familiar nighttime rituals, while THE RUNAWAY BUNNY‘s pretend tale of leaving home evokes reassuring responses from his loving mum. Both feature endearing rabbit characters, and the soothing rhythms of bunny banter and dream-like imagery never fail to infuse young readers with a reassuring sense of security. Mermaid’s staged adaptation brings a new sense of appreciation to stories that have delighted several generations.
Created by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia and based on the books by Margaret Wise Brown.

Community Fitness at the Market: Yoga
2025-03-28 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Aleasha with Passaddhi Yoga will lead you in 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!

Paint & Sip: Brush Painting Workshop
2025-03-28 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Dayton Woman’s Club, 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us at The Dayton Woman’s Club to learn about ancient East Asian ink-and-wash brush painting. Enjoy a glass of wine or a mimosa while you create your own beautiful artwork during this hands-on workshop led by Dr. Yufeng Wang, an award-winning artist and professor at Sinclair College. The goal of Chinese ink and wash painting is not simply to reproduce the appearance of the subject, but to capture its soul.
All materials will be provided – just bring yourself!
This event is open to the public — please invite your friends!
This workshop will be conducted by Dr. Yufeng Wang, an award-winning artist and professor at Sinclair College.
Advance Ticket Purchase Required
$40 per person
(includes drink & materials)
Lotus Flowers Workshop
Friday, March 28, 2025
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Thriving Peonies Workshop
Saturday, March 29, 2025
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

TechStars Startup Weekend
2025-03-28 17:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | The Hub powered by PNC Bank, 31 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
TechStars Startup Weekend is an exciting and immersive foray into the world of startups. Over an action-packed three days, you’ll meet the very best mentors, investors, co-founders and sponsors to show you how to get more done faster — and, maybe even start that business.
Beginning on Friday, participants will pitch ideas for potential startups. Teams will form around the concepts and compete to prototype their product, business, and land customers. The event culminates in a “shark-tank” style pitch to experts and investors.
Tickets include:

6 meals throughout the weekend (plus ice cream!)
SWAG including a sweet Startup Weekend t-shirt
Mentorship throughout the weekend from Dayton’s business leaders
Access to the Hub for the weekend
and so much more!

The Techstars Startup Weekend Schedule
The goal of Techstars Startup Weekend is to create an environment where passionate, driven, and like-minded people can come together to get things done — to learn, network, bridge the gap between trades, expose potential, and see actual results.
The event flows as follows:
Friday

5:30-6:30 PM Registration–Arrive at the venue and get checked in
6-6:45 PM Dinner & Networking- Eat food, share ideas, practice pitches, get to know the other participants
6:45-7:45 PM Welcome & Speakers-Review agenda for the weekend and introduce speakers, coaches, and community leaders
7:45-8:30 PM Pitches- Optionally line up to pitch your idea
8:30-9 PM Voting-Attendees vote for the top pitches
9-9:30 PM Form Teams- Teams start forming and discussing ideas
9:30-11 PM Begin Work- Start to formalize teams and take an inventory of skills. Be honest, and direct about what resources and skills are needed for the weekend. You may stay and work as late as the venue will allow

Saturday

9-9:30 AM Breakfast
9:30-10 AM Customer Validation Workshop – Send at least one member of your team to learn the best ways to get out and talk to customers
10 AM – 2 PM Customer Validation at 2nd St. Market
12-1 PM Lunch & Check In
1-7 PM Back to Work
7-7:30 PM Dinner
8:30-9 PM Check-In

Sunday

9-9:30 AM-Breakfast
10-10:30 AM Team Check In-Final opportunity to ask questions
11 AM-12 PM Pitch Rehearsal & Tech Check-Final hours of work time should be focused on perfecting your presentation, tech-check for final presentations also takes place
12-1 PM Lunch
2:30-4 PM Final Presentation-Present, watch and celebrate all your hard work throughout the weekend!
4-4:30 PM Judging & Awards
5 PM After party at TBD local brewery

Terms of Participation Agreement: It is our job to provide you with an incredible networking and learning experience. Our intention is that you meet some amazing people that you might start a company with, learn from mentors as well as learning from your peers. The event is intended to be a collaborative forum for sharing, learning, building, and having fun. As such, by registering as a participant, you acknowledge that any ideas shared by you or anyone else over the course of the event are contributions to the overall experience and community. If you’re very concerned, you can limit your pitch to the rough outline of the idea without giving away key information.
As a member of your startup community, you agree to be inclusive of any and all people and their ideas. You agree to act professionally, treat everyone with respect, and treat the event facilities with proper care. You agree that you are responsible in the event of any accidents or damages that you cause. You also agree to not hold Techstars Startup Weekend, your local volunteer team, or any of the event supporters liable for any loss, damage, injury, or any other unforeseeable incident.
By participating in the event, you grant Launch Dayton partners permission to capture photos/videos of the event.

Tickets and more info:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/techstars-startup-weekend-dayton-2025-tickets-1107417899749?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Sinclair Theatre presents The Tempest
2025-03-28 19:00 (America/New_York) | Blair Hall Theatre – Sinclair, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Twelve years before the start of The Tempest, Prospera was usurped by her sister, Antonia, and exiled from Milan. Now living on a remote island with her daughter, Miranda, Prospera is presented with an opportunity to wreak havoc on her traitorous sister and her shipmates by way of a magical tempest. ASL interpreted performances March 30 and April 3 Student Madness April 1 $10 student tickets.

Chancers
2025-03-28 20:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, OH, 45410, USA
Chancers

By Robert Massey
Shop owners Aiden and Dee are down and out and on the verge of losing everything. One lucky customer has their ticket out of the poorhouse—they just need to get their hands on it without her knowing.
Run time: Act 1: 55 Minutes. Intermission: 15 Minutes. Act 2: 45 Minutes.
March 28-April 13

Wiggle Room Party
2025-03-28 21:00 (America/New_York) | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for a Wiggle Room party on Friday March 28th!Featuring DJ Breezy EZ and Tyebee$5 Cover at 9pm

Be Set Free
2025-03-29 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
God-given freedom That everyone can find and live Dayton, Ohio: Nicole Virgil, practitioner of Christian Science healing and public speaker, will present her talk, “Be set free,” on Saturday, March 29, at 11:00 am at the Dayton Metro Library at 215 E. 3rd Street, Dayton, Ohio. The talk will focus on universal healing precepts found in the Holy Bible, especially in Christ Jesus’ life and teachings, showing how they are available for anyone to understand and experience through the lens of Christian Science. The talk is free, open to the community, and sponsored by First Church of Christ, Scientist in Dayton, Ohio. “Circumstances often present what appear to be significant obstacles to living freely, something that everyone wants to do,” Ms. Virgil says. “In this talk, we will examine liberty from a Biblical perspective; and see how real people today find their freedom from all kinds of physical, emotional and circumstantial restrictions that seem clearly beyond their control.” Sharing examples of healing from her own life and professional practice of Christian Science, Ms. Virgil will explain why Christian Science is both Christian and scientific, meaning that people can prove its effectiveness for themselves, as fully described in the book Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, written by the founder of the Christian Science movement, Mary Baker Eddy. Ms. Virgil will also touch on the life of Mary Baker Eddy, who came to understand, confirm, and teach what she felt was original Christian healing. Eddy herself said she was especially inspired by Jesus’ demand, “He that believes on me, the works that I do will he do also; and greater works than these will he do, because I go unto my Father” (found in the Gospel of John 14:12 in the Bible). For over 150 years, people around the world have worked to follow Christ Jesus in this practice of Christianity and continue to do so today, experiencing healings of physical ills and personal difficulties. Nicole Virgil has been a Christian Science practitioner for many years, helping people on a daily basis through this scientific approach to prayer. She travels from her home base near Chicago, Illinois, to speak to audiences as a member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship.

Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny
2025-03-29 13:00 (America/New_York) | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
GOODNIGHT MOON is a celebration of familiar nighttime rituals, while THE RUNAWAY BUNNY’s pretend tale of leaving home evokes reassuring responses from his loving mum. Both feature endearing rabbit characters, and the soothing rhythms of bunny banter and dream-like imagery never fail to infuse young readers with a reassuring sense of security. Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s staged adaptation brings a new sense of appreciation to stories that have delighted several generations.
Click here to learn about the sensory inclusive performance of GOODNIGHT MOON & THE RUNAWAY BUNNY on March 30!

Triton, Heavyhead, Angles from the Gallows, & Deadspeak
2025-03-29 20:00 (America/New_York) | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for a night of live music with Triton , Heavyhead, Angels from the Gallows and Deadsoeak on March 29th!$10 cover

Crafty Meetup
2025-03-30 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
It’s my favorite day of the month! Bring yourself, bring your project, bring a friend, or make some new ones. Come hang out for an afternoon of introverting public hosted by me, Savage Stitcher (Angie) and The Barrel House. Cheers!!!

Sensory Inclusive: Goodnight Moon & The Runaway Bunny
2025-03-30 14:00 (America/New_York) | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
In this sensory inclusive performance, you can expect a reduction of loud or jarring sounds, the absence of flashing or strobe lighting on stage, modification of house lights during the performance, and a judgment-free environment where all patrons are free to vocalize or move around the theatre. There are trained staff members at the performance to help with any questions or needs during your visit. At no time will anyone be asked to leave the performance due to vocal reactions, movement, or behaviors related to cognitive or developmental abilities.
GOODNIGHT MOON is a celebration of familiar nighttime rituals, while THE RUNAWAY BUNNY’s pretend tale of leaving home evokes reassuring responses from his loving mum. Both feature endearing rabbit characters, and the soothing rhythms of bunny banter and dream-like imagery never fail to infuse young readers with a reassuring sense of security. Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia’s staged adaptation brings a new sense of appreciation to stories that have delighted several generations.
It is our hope that this production will make attending the theatre an accessible and enjoyable experience for all.

The Penguin Lessons
2025-03-31 14:40 (America/New_York) | THE NEON, United States
Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, Tom discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students. However, after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside-down.

Black Bag
2025-04-01 15:00 (America/New_York) | THE NEON, United States
“From Director Steven Soderbergh (ERIN BROCKOVICH and SEX, LIES AND VIDEOTAPE), BLACK BAG is a gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country.” Starring Cate Blanchett & Michael Fassbender.
On Mondays, all screenings of this film will be presented with Open Captions (captions present on screen).

Becoming Led Zeppelin
2025-04-01 17:00 (America/New_York) | THE NEON, United States
BECOMING LED ZEPPELIN explores the origins of this iconic group and their meteoric rise in just one year against all the odds.
Powered by awe-inspiring, psychedelic, never-before-seen footage, performances, and music, Bernard MacMahon’s experiential cinematic odyssey explores Led Zeppelin’s creative, musical, and personal origin story. The film is told in Led Zeppelin’s own words and is the first officially sanctioned film on the group.

Trivia Tuesday
2025-04-01 19:00 (America/Detroit) | OH
Trivia Tuesdays are fun for everyone at The Dayton Beer Company! Get $3.50 DBC Pints every Tuesday with trivia starting at 7:00 p.m. Cheers!
