Downtown Dayton Partnership

Volunteer: Installation of Oregon District 8/4 Memorial
2024-06-20 10:00 (America/Detroit) | Oregon District, Fifth Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Please meet outside, next to Trolley Stop at the site. We will be grouting the 500 square foot mosaic into the ground. Please be prepared for hard work if you show up! This includes getting on hands and knees and rubbing the grout in between each of the pieces of the mosaic! We can use all the help we can get. We will provide the necessary supplies.

Thursday, June 20, 2024 – 10am start time – grouting mosaic into ground
Thursday, June 20, 2024 – 1pm start time – grouting mosaic into ground
Friday, June 21, 2024 – 10am start time – cleaning & sealing mosaic

Jump Start Your Future: Financial Aid, FAFSA, and Scholarships
2024-06-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
High school students are invited to drop in to receive a brief informational overview on important college information, such as applying for financial aid and scholarships, from an educational advisor. The sessions will accommodate time for asking questions and completing forms, etc. Registration is not required. For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiters Kayak Solutions
2024-06-20 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 Taiters Kayak Solutions
4:00pm – 8:00pm
AGE: 14 and up | $12.00
Paddle under the fountains with Taiters 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. Taiters 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.

Wildermiss w/ Gem Series Opener Smug Brothers
2024-06-20 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
“Wildermiss, an human indie rock band originally from Denver and now based in Nashville, released their first full-length LP in October 2023. Fronted by the human Emma Cole on vocals and synth, with fellow humans Joshua Hester on guitar and Caleb Thoemke on drums, their musical journey has taken them far and wide, accumulating more miles than you can imagine. With their undeniable talent and unwavering dedication, Wildermiss has become a beloved fixture in the hearts of their human fans. Prepare to be captivated by their album, a testament to their creative evolution and a sonic adventure unlike any other.” -ChatGPT

Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: Smug Brothers
Riding the seismic waves of the first British Invasion, ‘70s power-pop, ‘80s post-punk, and ‘90s indie, Smug Brothers continue to fly the flag for guitar-centric rock n’ roll into the 21st century. Now in its 20th year, the band has connected with listeners worldwide over 10 albums, 6 EPs, and 6 singles, keeping one foot firmly in its roots while expertly expanding the band’s sonic range into the future. Led by songwriter Kyle Melton and longtime drummer Don Thrasher [ex-Swearing At Motorists/Guided By Voices], and joined by bassist Kyle Sowash and guitarist Ryan Shaffer, Smug Brothers are poised to release their “Another Bar Behind The Night” EP in July 2024. Tune in at smugbrothers.bandcamp.com.

Iced Tea Class
2024-06-21 11:30 - 12:30 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join Pat Frock from Sweet Emmy Herbals as she shows you how to make Iced Tea four different ways.

JAM Foodie Tour
2024-06-21 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-22 15:00 - 18:00 | Sueno, 607 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
JAM Foodie Tours are currently walking, talking, and eating on select Fridays and Saturdays in June and July @3:00p starting at Sueño. Every tour varies slightly, but aims to be wrapping up around 5:30-6:00p. Tickets are $100 per person.

JAM Foodie Tours strives to create a unique, communal culinary experience that feeds your mind and belly. Experience our local community while sharing food, exploring culture, and discovering history. Our goal is to create a business that supports and grows the fantastic food and culinary operations in Dayton, as well as enhance the economic development of the streets where we will walk and eat.

What’s Included

Tour guide
Scenic walking route
6-ish samples of food and/or drinks at various establishments in and around the Oregon District.
Education and history about the places we eat at and some of the places we walk by.

Guided Tours of The Delco
2024-06-21 17:00 - 19:00 | OH
Guided tours of The Delco, a new residential community at 115 Madison St. featuring studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, are sponsored by Preservation Dayton and Crawford Hoying on Friday, June 21. Registration opens at 4:30 p.m. in the lobby of the AC Hotel by Marriott Dayton at 124 Madison St.
The program begins at 5 p.m. with a presentation by Chuck Johnson, who will share insights on this historic landmark, Delco Plant No. 2, built in 1915. Johnson, a retired engineering executive with 45 years of experience, began his career at the Charles F. Kettering Research Laboratory where he worked with Kettering for six years. Johnson is also a Carillon Park volunteer interpreter, was a charter member of Five Rivers MetroParks’ former “InvenTour Program” and is a former Woodland Cemetery guide. Kettering, a successful inventor, businessman, and philanthropist, founded the Dayton Engineering Laboratories Company, known as Delco, and held more than 300 patents.
Small group tours begin at 6 p.m. to visit the apartments, community spaces, rooftop pool and sundeck. Tours will be led by employees of Crawford Hoying, which purchased the site in 2022. Following the guided tours, guests are invited to the Moeller Brew Barn for a social hour with a cash bar/food. The cost is $10 for PDI members and $15 for non-members. Tickets are limited to 80 attendees and can be purchased in advance on Eventbrite at thedelcosneakpeek.eventbrite.com.
The Delco building was previously the Mendelson’s Liquidation Center, owned and operated by Sandy Mendelson for more than 40 years. Delco Plant No. 2 was constructed on the site of the former Swaynie House hotel, built in 1839. Its brush with history is that in 1840 Presidential candidate William Henry Harrison had dinner at the hotel before delivering a campaign speech that reportedly drew 100,000.
“This unique event features Chuck Johnson, a former senior research associate who worked directly with Charles F. Kettering for six years,” said Monica Snow, PDI’s vice president. “Chuck will share his deep knowledge of the Delco site and Dayton’s heyday of manufacturing innovation . Participants will also see how Crawford-Hoying has transformed this historic landmark into an innovative housing and commercial complex.” For information, call 937-232-7904 or email preservationdayton227@gmail.com.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-delco-sneak-peek-tour-tickets-900299188107?aff=oddtdtcreator

Mike Wade & the Nasty NATI Brass Band
2024-06-21 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The Nasty Nati Brass Band is a New Orleans-style brass band based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 2014, the band is made up of a diverse group of musicians who share a love for the rich and vibrant music of New Orleans. The band’s name is a nod to Cincinnati’s nickname, “Nasty Nati,” the 1990 World Champion Cincinnati Reds “Nasty Boys” Baseball Team, and reflects the band’s commitment to celebrating and promoting the city’s unique culture and heritage.
The Nasty Nati Brass Band is known for its energetic live performances, which feature a mix of traditional New Orleans jazz, funk, and soul. The band’s high-energy sound and infectious rhythms have made them a favorite among audiences in Cincinnati and beyond. In addition to performing at local festivals and events, the band has also released several albums, including “Nasty Nati Brass Band” (2020) and “Bengal Anthem” (2021). With their unique sound and infectious energy, the Nasty Nati Brass Band is a true gem of the Cincinnati music scene and a testament to the power of community and collaboration in music.

R&B Night featuring Authorized Personnel
2024-06-21 19:00 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us under the pavilion for the return of Authorized Personnel! Enjoy dancing along the Great Miami River to some of your favorite R&B and hip-hop favorites. Admission is FREE! Seating is limited, so we recommend bringing a lawn chair. The RiverScape Cafe will be open and offers hot snacks and refreshments for purchase. For those 21 and over, a variety of beer, wine and cocktails will also be available.

Authorized Personnel
2024-06-21 19:00 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Summer Music series
Authorized Personnel
7:00pm – 9:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Join us under the pavilion for the return of Authorized Personnel! Enjoy dancing along the Great Miami River to some of your favorite R&B and hip-hop favorites. Admission is FREE! Seating is limited, so we recommend bringing a lawn chair. The RiverScape Cafe will be open and offers hot snacks and refreshments for purchase. For those 21 and over, a variety of beer, wine and cocktails will also be available. The RiverScape Summer Music Series is sponsored by The Jack W. & Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation and Enterprise Roofing. Weather Dependent.

Wattano Dur Tour
2024-06-21 19:30 - 23:00 | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Come join us for fun concert on Friday, June 21st. Doors open at 7:30pm show starts at 8pm.

John Gassett Album Release
2024-06-21 20:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for John Gasset (Makeher) Album Release Show at Yellow Cab Tavern! With special guests Randy Cornett (Roley Yuma) and Sam Stansfield.$10 Cover starts at 8pm with music starting at 9pm

Riveting: Women Artists from the Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Collection
2024-06-22 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
June 22–September 8, 2024

Riveting presents extraordinary art by contemporary women artists drawn from the major, private collection of Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell. This bold exhibition expresses the collector’s personal interest in finding emergent artistic voices and powerful artistic statements that speak to prominent social issues of the day, including those relating to LGBTQ+ communities and reproductive rights. All major media are included: paintings, sculptures, works on paper, photographs and textiles, and themes range from humorous and irreverent to thought-provoking.
Internationally recognized artists include Cindy Sherman, Kiki Smith, Ana Mendieta and many others, featured alongside under-recognized and local artists. One of the highlights will be Carolee Shneemann’s Interior Scroll (1974/75), a groundbreaking achievement of feminist art that remains relevant and controversial to this day.

Masthead Summer Break
2024-06-22 11:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Summer is officially here and we’re celebrating with crazy good beer from our pals at Masthead! Featured taps include:
Oni Giri – Rice LagerB&D – IPAHazy Headlines – Hazy IPAOld Timey – BarleywineSingle Origin – Coffee StoutLizard People, Dear Reader – NEIIPASpring – SaisonWhere’s My Wedding Cake!? – BA Pastry Stout
The homie Dave from Masthead will be here to talk shop and cheers beers with

World Refugee Day
2024-06-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Welcome Dayton, in collaboration with community partners, will host a World Refugee Day celebration on Saturday, June 22. World Refugee Day is an annual event designated by the United Nations to honor the courage, strength, and determination of refugees. The community is invited to celebrate and welcome Dayton’s refugee community at the Dayton Metro Library (215 E. Third St.) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (Eichelberger Forum, main floor). Admission is free. Dayton’s World Refugee Day event will include performances, music, interactive activities, educational displays, a panel discussion, and light refreshments. Children’s activities will also be offered. Refugees now living in the Dayton area have arrived from locations including the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Sudan, Uganda, Afghanistan, and Ukraine. Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley will accept donations of the following items for the Refugee Resettlement Program: bath towels, ethnic shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, hand soap, body wash, new twin bed sheets, blankets and pillows. Welcome Dayton is presenting World Refugee Day in collaboration with the Dayton Metro Library, Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley, Brunner Literacy Center, Miami Valley Career Technology Center’s Aspire Program, Ebenezer Healthcare Access, No Longer Strangers, Ukrainian Society of Greater Dayton, Latinos Unidos en Dayton, and the Montgomery County Educational Services Center, For more information, please contact Welcome Dayton Coordinator Jeannette Horowitz at 937-333-3679 or welcomedayton@daytonohio.gov

World Refugee Day Celebration
2024-06-22 11:00 - 14:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Metro Library partners with Welcome Dayton to host a World Refugee Day Celebration on Saturday, June 22, 11 am-2 pm, in the Main Library’s Eichelberger Forum.

Patrons can honor and learn about Dayton’s refugee population (those who have fled war and atrocities in their home countries) with a panel and cultural displays. Music, dancing, and refreshments will also be provided.

Registration is not required. All ages are welcome. The Main Library is located at 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, 45402. Ample free parking is provided in the parking garage adjacent to the Library, accessible off St. Clair, as well as on the street. For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

Additionally, in support of the Dayton area’s New Americans, Welcome Dayton’s Community, Culture and Arts subcommittee will host an art exhibit that will feature works from Dayton’s New American Community. The exhibit will be on display at the Main Library, Friday, November 1-Tuesday, December 31.

Artists from immigrant/refugee communities in Dayton who would like to have their works considered for the exhibit can apply via a submission form found at daytonohio.gov/1195/New-Americans-Art-Exhibit beginning Monday, July 1. Additional information about the exhibit and application process can also be found there.

Gem City Expo Flea Market
2024-06-22 12:00 - 17:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
A marketplace celebrating entrepreneurial spirit, creativity and community in Dayton! Featuring vintage items, home decor, art, and more. Plus a live DJ!
Participating Vendors:Peace, love, and vintageMarkoffs Closet L.L.CMsLovexoArt420VintageRetrotextilesJars by Jas (food)Sack RunnaDroopys vintageFem Fighter Collective (FFC) (non-profit)KEWthrift96 VintBinThereWoreThat.vtgNomadic Glass Creationsoldboyblue vintageAerion’s Closet
Saturday June 22nd 2024 (12pm-5pm) at Yellow Cab Tavern

Experience the Exhibition: Riveting Metal Works
2024-06-22 13:00 - 16:00 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Featured Gallery / Exhibition: Special Exhibition: Riveting: Women Artists from the Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Collection
Make a metal sculpture that is absolutely riveting! Learn the process of hand riveting metal sheets together to create colorful expressions in anodized aluminum and metal wire working. Cut, bend and form your way to fun!
Ages: 18 and up
Cost: $35 members, $45 non-members
https://eventvesta.com/events/73556/t/tickets

Rock n’ Roll Paint Fest for Pride
2024-06-22 14:00 - 19:00 | Rabbit Hole Books, 27 W. First St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Come on down to Rabbit Hole Books to paint some rocks, listen to old tunes, and enjoy ice cream outside on the patio. We really want to help Have a Gay Day fill the rock garden at their headquarters with groovy rocks. We’ll provide smooth rocks, paint and music.

2024 Shine Dayton Celebration
2024-06-22 18:00 - 22:00 | America’s Packard Museum, 420 S. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Shine Dayton was founded in 2016 by a group of young professionals who wanted to engage more of their generation in supporting Catholic Social Services, and the Shine Dayton Celebration became an annual fundraiser for our refugee resettlement program. Join us for a fun night that includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, music, and an interactive cultural experience. https://cssmv.org/events

Artist Talk with Katherine Kadish & David Leach
2024-06-22 18:30 - 20:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Artists Katherine Kadish & David Leach discuss their work, Crossroads, on display at The Contemporary Dayton. Exhibit runs through August 10, 2024.
The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present new and recent work by two of the area’s most esteemed artists, each and together exploring recent “crossroads” in their lives. The exhibition will feature Kadish’s evocative monotype and painted colorscapes paired with Leach’s abstracted landscape, architecture, and interior drawings and prints; as well as two new monotypes the artists created collaboratively for the exhibition.
Both artists have exhibited widely and are featured in prominent public and private collections all over the world. Kadish is based in Yellow Springs and often collaborates with Lisa Mackie, Master Prints, NY. Leach is based in Dayton, is Emeritus Professor, Wright State University, and an active member of the Dayton Printmakers Co-op.
In conjunction with the exhibition, a selection of monotypes and prints by the artists will be available for purchase in The CoSHOP Pop-up Print Shop.

Reverend Horton Heat w/ Gem Series Opener Kyle Eldridge & the Kentucky Cowhands
2024-06-22 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Jim is a Revelator, both revealing & reinterpreting the country-blues-rock roots of American music. He’s a time-travelling space-cowboy on a endless interstellar musical tour, and we are all the richer & “psycho billier” for getting to tag along. Seeing Reverend Horton Heat live is a transformative experience. There’s nothing like the primal tribal rock & roll transfiguration of a Reverend Horton Heat show. Listening to the Reverend Horton Heat is tantamount to injecting pure musical nitrous into the hotrod engine of your heart. And no band on this, or any other, planet rocks harder, drives faster, or lives truer than the Reverend Horton Heat.

Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: Kyle Eldridge & the Kentucky Cowhands
Kyle Eldridge, a Country & Western singer-songwriter from Louisville, Kentucky, is celebrated for his Maphis/Travis picking and Western Jazz style. Teaming up with Upright Bassist Dakota Collins in Nashville, they hit the Honky Tonks on Broadway. Kyle recorded his debut EP in Los Angeles and has shared stages with artists like Jim Heath and Shaun Young. Known as the “Heir Apparent,” Kyle is making his mark in the Country & Western scene, performing worldwide.

David Payne Album Release
2024-06-22 19:30 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
David Payne is releasing his new honky tonk album, Last Call At The Yellow Horse Saloon, on Magnaphone Records.
Join David and his band, The Midwest Business Machines, as they celebrate the release on June 22nd at Dayton’s Yellow Cab Tavern with special guests Mo Reen and Age Nowhere.
Doors at 7:30Music at 8:30
$9 pre-sale$12 at the door

Soundtrack Magic: John Williams And Friends
2024-06-22 19:30 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Grab your popcorn for an evening of beloved musical works from the silver screen! Featuring familiar songs from movies like 2001: A Space Odyssey, Casablanca, and The Lord Of The Rings, this concert shines the spotlight on blockbuster film scores.

Juneteenth: A Freedom Celebration
2024-06-23 15:30 - 17:30 | Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH

Coming Out of Your Closet
2024-06-25 11:30 | Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH
Join Sinclair’s Academic Advising Manager, Charles Long, for a viewing and discussion of the pre-recorded TEDTalk by Ash Beckham. She discusses the current state of homophobia in our culture challenging even the word “homophobia” itself. There is no fear, just loathing. Hating things we don’t understand, people we don’t know or anything that is different than our day to day. We all have a responsibility to live our lives as active activists not passive ones when it comes to protecting our fellow humans from hate of any kind.

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2024-06-25 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.

Live Music from Marianne Kesler
2024-06-25 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 Marianne Kesler
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 delicious food 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. Marianne Kesler, local musician, performs amazing acoustic covers ranging from pop, rock and more. You can catch Marianne on June 25th and July 30th at RiverScape from 7 to 9 PM. Admission is free! Weather Dependent.

Nature Adventures Family Program
2024-06-26 14:30 - 15:30 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30 pm, Main Library, Children’s Creativity Space: Participate in arts and crafts, activities, and experiments that focus on the diversity of the natural world. Every session has a different theme.

June 5: Camping
June 12: Gardening with The Ohio State University Extension Office
June 26: Get up close with encounters of Brukner Nature Center animals.
July 10: Nature scavenger hunt
July 17: Meet local author Christina Dendy who will share her book The Wall and the Wild and lead a garden themed art project.
July 31: Summer weather
