Downtown Dayton Partnership

World Indigenous Day Celebration ft. Digging Roots w/ Topknot opening
2024-08-10 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us as we celebrate World Indigenous Day with two incredible Indigenous bands and opening remarks by members of our local Indigenous communities.
Digging Roots breathe life into songs from their land, Turtle Island, to raise their voices in solidarity with a global chorus of Indigenous artists, activists and change-makers.
For over a decade, two-time JUNO Award winners Digging Roots have traveled the world with a joyful message of resistance, celebrating Anishinaabe and Onkwehón:we traditions of round dance and interconnectedness. As Roots Music Canada says, the band is “…badass, empowering and hopeful all at the same time.”
Digging Roots takes you on a journey through tall grass, sweet waters and unconditional love in a joyous and powerful celebration on their 4th album Zhawenim (2022). Led by the electrifying current of husband-and-wife team, ShoShona Kish and Raven Kanatakta, the 6-piece band responds to a majestic and spiritual call from ShoShona’s earthy vocals and Raven’s exhilarating guitar mastery through a fusion of blues, soul and rock n’roll. For long time fans or new audiences, their constantly evolving live show opens a space, wherever they may be in the world, for healing, compassion, unconditional love and Baamaadziwin (the good life). Constantly interweaving between drum culture and guitar dialects, Raven and ShoShona were raised in cultural families that have continued to resist oppression and colonialism.
More than a band, Digging Roots have taken their place at the frontline of the fight for equity and representation in the arts, with involvement in industry advocacy and organization to empower arts communities worldwide. ShoShona is the founder of the International Indigenous Music Summit and the music label Ishkōdé Records.
Raven, who studied at Berklee College of Music, “grew up in a small Anishinabe Rez called Winneway in north-western Quebec. It’s formally called Long Point First Nation. It’s where my grandfather and father taught me to hunt, trap and fish. I also spent my summers on my mother’s Mohawk Rez of Kahnàwa:ke.” ShoShona’s “family is from Batchewana and a part of the Three Fires Midewiwin Lodge.”
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Trenton Wheeler produces and performs under the stage name Topknot (short for his tribal given name Owl Topknot Feather), combining influences of 80s synth-pop & rock with twangy guitars and cinematic climaxes reminiscent of a spaghetti western soundtrack. Honoring his Blackfeet/Métis heritage, Trenton continues the tradition of Northern Plains grassing and regularly hosts educational enrichment programs and speaking events. He is an advocate for Indigenous peoples and has served on the board of directors for the Native American Indian Association of Tennessee.

The Black Midwest Symposium
2024-08-12 08:00 - 17:00 | OH
The Black Midwest Initiative hosts a biennial symposium that features artists, activists, academics, and other community-involved people to discuss issues related to Black life in the Midwest. Past symposiums have been hosted in Minneapolis and Detroit.
Why Attend The Black Midwest Symposium?

Engage with visionary leaders and thinkers in the fields of urban planning, community development, and environmental sustainability.
Discover successful case studies of adaptive reuse and how these models can ignite change in our own backyards.
Network with like-minded individuals passionate about community revitalization and sustainable development.
Participate in workshops and panel discussions that will equip you with the knowledge and tools to champion adaptive reuse projects within your communities.

Adaptive Reuse: Reimagining Black Futures in the Midwest

The Third Biennial Black Midwest Symposium, Adaptive Reuse: Reimagining Black Futures in the Midwest, will take place October 18-19, 2024 at the Dayton Metro Library, Main Branch, in Downtown Dayton, Ohio.
This year’s theme, “Adaptive Reuse,” is more than a concept—it’s a call to action for Black communities and allies across the Midwest. Together, we’ll delve into strategies for reimagining the spaces around us, transforming neglected landscapes into thriving hubs of culture, sustainability, and innovation. See you in Dayton!

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2024-08-13 14:00 - 18:00, 2024-08-20 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.

How Does the School Board Work?
2024-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Metro Library will host How Does the School Board Work? on Tuesday, August 13, from 6-8 pm, in the Main Library’s Opportunity Center (formerly the Opportunity Space @ Patterson).
DML’s own Newest American Specialist, Dr. Gabriela Pickett, lead will this program. She will discuss how local school boards work and will also share her experiences in running for office and serving on a school board.
This invaluable educational session will not only give patrons the tools they need to use their voices but will demonstrate how they can make a difference in their communities. Time will be allotted for questions and answers. Voter registration will also be available. Registration is not required.
For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

Live Music from Patrick Arnold
2024-08-13 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 Patrick Arnold
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 new food offerings 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. Admission is free! Dayton local singer/songwriter, Patrick Arnold performs a wide variety of covers, originals, and even audience requests. You can catch him at RiverScape on August 13th and October 8th from 7-9 PM! Weather Dependent.

Ferguson Voices: Disrupting the Frame
2024-08-15 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Metro Library is pleased to host Ferguson Voices: Disrupting the Frame, a profound exhibit produced by the University of Dayton Human Rights Center that will be on display through Friday, August 30, in the Opportunity Space @ St. Clair at the Main Library.

In 2014, after Michael Brown was shot and killed by police, a 100-day uprising followed in Ferguson, Missouri. Ferguson Voices features interviews and photographs of twelve individuals who responded to Brown’s death by showing contributions to their community during the protest – acting, teaching, repairing, and advancing the cause of justice.

Initially created in 2016, after nine University of Dayton students traveled to Missouri to interview people who were affected by the unrest of 2014, Ferguson Voices seeks to humanize the individuals who witnessed and shaped the uprising and to show visitors that when communities are faced with difficult moments, we all have a role to play.

A companion program hosted by the University of Dayton Human Rights Center will be held in the Opportunity Space @ St. Clair at 6 pm, on Tuesday, August 27. It will involve a panel discussion and provide a space for community members to come together and process the recent killing of 16-year-old Brian Moody by Dayton City Police.

This discussion will utilize the exhibit to focus attention on police violence and community response and will re-ignite questions about the use of lethal force, public trust and accountability, and over-policing and radical discrimination. The announcement of panel guests in attendance will be forthcoming.

This is the second time DML has had the honor of hosting Ferguson Voices; it first appeared at the Northwest Branch in 2017.

For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 4th Annual Art Exhibition
2024-08-15 12:00 - 17:00 | Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
This 4th Annual art exhibition kicked off with an Opening Reception on August 2nd and will be open to visitors every week until September 28th.
Artwork chosen by a jury panel of art professionals, including photographer Stacy Kranitz and U.D. Art History Professor Judith Huacuja, are featured in this exhibition that focuses on some of the issues that plague our world. The exhibition features artists from all over the United States who touch on a range topics using various mediums and styles.
Regular exhibitions hours are 12pm-5pm from Thu-Sun except Fridays 3pm-8pm.

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2024-08-15 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 Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
4:00pm – 8:00pm
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.

Alanna Royale
2024-08-15 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Laugh out loud funny and fearlessly outspoken, one doesn’t have to wonder if Alanna Royale is in the room. Since storming the Nashville scene in 2013, Royale has repeatedly made her presence known from calling out politicians she can’t stand to calling monopoly on her classically minded, R&B sound. In her first year alone, the artist landed headlining slots at Nashville Pride Fest and won “Road to Bonnaroo” with only an EP under her belt. After fine tuning her swagger fronting punk bands, it appeared Royale had found her perfect niche marrying soul and pop. Or so she thought.

Central Jazz Big Band
2024-08-15 19:00 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Summer Music series
Central Jazz Big Band
7:00pm – 9:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
We are stoked to welcome back Central Jazz Big Band, who put on an amazing show in 2022! For big band and jazz fans, you won’t want to miss it! Seating is limited, so we recommend bringing a lawn chair (don’t forget some dancing shoes, too!) Plus, enjoy a free dance lesson, courtesy of Gem City Swing during intermission. Admission is FREE! The RiverScape Cafe will be open and offers refreshments and snacks. For those 21 and over, a variety of beer, wine and mixed drinks will also be available for purchase. The RiverScape Summer Music Series is sponsored by The Jack W. & Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation and Enterprise Roofing. Weather Dependent.

Come Together Dayton 2024 – A Rooftop Beatles Tribute
2024-08-16 17:00 - 23:30 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
“Live from the rooftop of the Yellow Cab Tavern in Downtown Dayton, Ohio, it’s Come Together!” on Aug 16th and 17th at The Yellow Cab Tavern!
Presented by Skyline Chili – Brown Street with a portion of the proceeds benefiting WYSO 91.3 Public Radio. We’re incredibly excited to be bringing the sixth annual presentation of this Beatles rooftop tribute to Dayton, OH!
Come Together is a Beatles tribute act playing music from all eras of The Beatles. It’s also a festival with a beer garden, food trucks, an after party, and more!

Additional sponsorship support comes from Bud Light and Black Box Improv

TICKETS: General admission entry is $22 in advance and $27 at the door to this family friendly live music festival. You’ll have access to all of the food trucks, our beer garden and multiple bars, and restrooms. We do encourage you to bring a lawn chair or blanket. Kids under 10 are free.
WEEKEND PASS TICKETS: Join us for both nights on Aug 16th and 17th for only $30
V.I.P. TICKETS: Enjoy the best view of the stage, dedicated bars with shorter lines, and a provided dedicated seat. V.I.P Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the doors. VIP Tickets are available for both 8/16 and 8/17

ENTRY AND COVER: starts at 5:00pm on both nights with performance starting around 6:30pm.

ADDRESS: The Yellow Cab Tavern
700 E. 4th St. Dayton, OH. 45402

Stick around after the show as we’re planning a very special afterparty!

SPONSORSHIP: We’re actively looking for community partners and local businesses to support Come Together in Dayton and get their brand in front of a large crowd. Send us a message today at leveluplivemusic@gmail.com
Produced by Level Up Productions
**All tickets are will call check in. You’ll receive a purchase confirmation and then check in under the purchasers name
**While refunds will not be offered, tickets may be transferred to other Come Together dates or in the case of rain, a third date that will be added on Sunday Aug 18th, and all tickets will honored for that date.
**Tickets may also be transferred to our 2025 dates or other Come Together events in the region

Toubab Krewe
2024-08-16 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Some music cannot be found on a map or within iTunes categories. Some music is so original it seems snatched from the great, invisible substrata that runs below all human activity, a sound aching to be born without a flag or fixed allegiance – free, questing, overflowing with immediate, tangible life. This is the music of Toubab Krewe, the vibrant instrumental powerhouse that creates a sonic Pangaea that lustily swirls together rock, African traditions, jam sensibilities, international folk strains and more. While nearly impossible to put into any box, it takes only a few moments to realize in a very palpable way that one is face-to-face with a true original who recognizes no borders in a march towards a muscular, original, globally switched-on sound.
Formed in 2005, Toubab Krewe has tenaciously honed their craft through relentless touring and a fierce dedication to carving out something they can truly call their own. The fruits of this hard work can be heard on their latest release, STYLO, (March 2nd, 2018). What Justin Perkins (Kora, Kamelngoni, guitar, percussion), Terrence Houston (drumset), Drew Heller (guitar, organ), Justin Kimmel (bass, keys), and Luke Quaranta (Djembe, Congas, Dundun, Sangban, Kinkini) have wrought on STYLO reflects the many miles and musical journeys that have transpired since their last studio album, TK2.
This is a band that actively draws inspiration from whatever source floats into their purview, something they’ve exhibited in their decade and a half of heavy gigging, including regular appearances at major U.S. festivals like Bonnaroo, High Sierra, Rothbury and Wakarusa, and abroad at such legendary gatherings as the Festival In The Desert in Essakane, Mali. Whether on their own or collaborating with luminaries like the Last Poets’ Umar Bin Hassan or Uncle Earl’s Rayna Gellert, Toubab Krewe has already earned the attention and respect of a broad musical community.
Toubab carries echoes of African greats like Ali Farka Toure, Orchestra Baobab and Salif Keita, no doubt picked up during the group’s travels to study and live in Guinea, Ivory Coast and Mali. But what truly differentiates Toubab Krewe from other Statesiders inspired by African music is how they innovate on what they’ve learned instead of simply recreating tradition. Toubab Krewe carves out a new trail honoring the African originators they admire by making something alive and contemporary.

iHeart Paws
2024-08-17 12:00 - 16:00 | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Thousands of pets in Dayton are looking for their furever homes and we’re here to help! iHeartMedia Dayton is hosting our 2nd annual “iHeartPaws” presented by Bassett Services.
On Saturday, August 17th, iHeartMedia Dayton will be out at the Dayton Convention Center 12p-4p 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!
Are you interested in becoming a vendor or volunteer? Please reach out to jennigayda@iheartmedia.com
Thank you to our sponsors Bassett Services, Voss Auto Network, Hollywood Food Supply, Bentley’s Pawsome Resort, PetButler, VEI, Dyer Garofalo Mann & Schultz, A&B Flooring, McSwain Carpet & Flooring & Graeter’s
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.

Dayton African American Cultural Festival
2024-08-17 12:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-18 12:00 - 18:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
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. All ages. Free.
On Sunday, 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.
Saturday, AUG. 17
12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Riverscape (DOWNTOWN DAYTON)
Sunday, AUG. 18
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Riverscape (Downtown Dayton)

Great American Beer Tasting
2024-08-17 14:00 - 18:00 | Day Air Ballpark, 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH, 45402
Come on out for the best event of the summer and enjoy samples from over 100 different beers, ciders, and seltzers!
$50 Regular Admission ticket includes:

20, 4 oz. samples (provided the day of the event)
Pint glass (provided the day of the event)
2024 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)
Complimentary drink ticket (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.

Come Together Dayton 2024 – A Rooftop Beatles Tribute
2024-08-17 17:00 - 23:30 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
“Live from the rooftop of the Yellow Cab Tavern in Downtown Dayton, Ohio, it’s Come Together!” on Aug 16th and 17th at The Yellow Cab Tavern!
Presented by Skyline Chili – Brown Street with a portion of the proceeds benefiting WYSO 91.3 Public Radio. We’re incredibly excited to be bringing the sixth annual presentation of this Beatles rooftop tribute to Dayton, OH!
Come Together is a Beatles tribute act playing music from all eras of The Beatles. It’s also a festival with a beer garden, food trucks, an after party, and more!

Additional sponsorship support comes from Bud Light and Black Box Improv

TICKETS: General admission entry is $22 in advance and $27 at the door to this family friendly live music festival. You’ll have access to all of the food trucks, our beer garden and multiple bars, and restrooms. We do encourage you to bring a lawn chair or blanket. Kids under 10 are free.
WEEKEND PASS TICKETS: Join us for both nights on Aug 16th and 17th for only $30
V.I.P. TICKETS: Enjoy the best view of the stage, dedicated bars with shorter lines, and a provided dedicated seat. V.I.P Tickets are $40 in advance and $45 at the doors. VIP Tickets are available for both 8/16 and 8/17

ENTRY AND COVER: starts at 5:00pm on both nights with performance starting around 6:30pm.

ADDRESS: The Yellow Cab Tavern700 E. 4th St. Dayton, OH. 45402

Stick around after the show as we’re planning a very special afterparty!

SPONSORSHIP: We’re actively looking for community partners and local businesses to support Come Together in Dayton and get their brand in front of a large crowd. Send us a message today at leveluplivemusic@gmail.com
Produced by Level Up Productions
**All tickets are will call check in. You’ll receive a purchase confirmation and then check in under the purchasers name
**While refunds will not be offered, tickets may be transferred to other Come Together dates or in the case of rain, a third date that will be added on Sunday Aug 18th, and all tickets will honored for that date.
**Tickets may also be transferred to our 2025 dates or other Come Together events in the region

Funk Amplified ft. Slapbak | Freakquency | Mojoflo
2024-08-17 17:30 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us this year as we celebrate the new Funk Amplified night sponsored by the City of Dayton (formerly known as the City of Dayton Funk Festival). Now the team at Levitt Dayton has taken over the programming and curation of these events, adding them to their summer concert season. The three Amplified concerts will be held on three Saturdays and begin at 5:30 p.m. instead of the normal 7 p.m. concert start time and feature a DJ, two openers and a headliner, amplifying blues, funk and Reggae genres of music.
Funk Amplified Lineup:
DJ SKNO
Freakquency
Mojoflo
Headliner: Slapbak
freakquency city of dayton funk festival 2024
Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: Freakquency
Freakquency is a dynamic funk-fusion band led by front man Sayyid Jones. They’ve been honing their skills and sound for several years. They were the 2024 Dayton Battle of the Bands winners at Levitt Dayton’s sister venue The Brightside.
Mojoflo at the Levitt Pavilion 2024 city of dayton funk festival
Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: MojoFlo
MojoFlo is a powerhouse Neo-Funk band, known for their infectious rhythms, soulful vocals, and captivating stage performance. Their dynamic live shows feature the group’s vivacious vocalist Amber Knicole. By combining hard hitting horns, seductive melodies and a captivating stage show, MojoFlo has built a fiercely loyal fanbase.
Slapbak
Slapbak is a high-energy Funk band with influences from Hip Hop and Rock/Alternative. Slapbak’s leader Jara Harris started this band in the 90s and has been producing Slapbak’s music as well as working with other amazing artists. The band also includes includes his daughter Jaz Harris on guitar and his wife Alyse Harris on keyboards. As well as TJ Quake on vocals & rap, Gus Day on guitar, Jesse Conlee on drums & vocals, MaryLiz on vocals
Jara Harris is multi instrument prodigy that is the founder of international recording artist Slapbak. He is currently touring with Donavon Frankenreiter and working on the first Slapbak record in 10 years. But last he had a life detour when he was diagnosed with stage 4 Head and Neck cancer. He’s also worked with Michael Buble’ on 2 Christmas records. In the past he’s worked with artists like Randy Jackson, Jose Feliciano, The Time, Digital Underground, Dazz Band, Snoop Dogg, Jordin Sparks, 112, Koshi Inaba, Devon Allman.

Baritone Hue: A Spoken Word Poetry Special
2024-08-17 19:30 | PNC Arts Annex, 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Step into a world where words resonate with depth and color in BARITONE HUE, performed by poet Leroy D. Bean, and directed by Dana Graham. Experience these powerful verses as Bean revisits his journey to Paris, where he spent a month following in the footsteps of James Baldwin. This captivating performance delves into themes of faith, self-worth, and the beauty of Black culture, as he reconnects with his spiritual beliefs and artistic passion. Bean masterfully blends poignant reflections with lighthearted humor, ensuring an engaging and dynamic experience. With a voice as rich and resonant as a baritone hue, this intimate evening offers a profound exploration through a portal to another realm. Join us for a unique journey where a spoken-word poet truly embodies the art of vivid storytelling to connect with the soul’s deepest shades.

Front Street’s 6th Annual “Life in the City”
2024-08-18 11:00 - 16:00 | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Twenty Seven artists take us on a journey of exploring diverse urban lifestyles, architecture, and culture through a variety of mediums in Front Street’s 6th Annual “Life in the City.” This year’s show features a large scale installation, sculpture work, paintings, mixed media work, glass and more. Open houses are August 2nd 5-9PM, and August 18th 11am – 4pm.

Front Street Art Hop
2024-08-18 11:00 - 16:00 | Front Street Complex, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Explore studios, galleries, shops, boutiques and the outdoor market right in the heart of Dayton’s Arts District! Visit with more than 250+ artists, creatives and curators. The Front Street Gallery proudly presents the 5th Annual “Life in the City” juried exhibition.
Grab a bite to eat from Kool Beanz Cafe or one of our visiting food trucks.
Front Street is a family and pet friendly community. Arthops at Front Street are free to attend. Our campus offers free parking. Visit frontstreet.art for more information.

Street Art Jam at Front Street
2024-08-18 11:00 - 16:00 | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The 2nd Street Art Jam of the year returns to Front Street on August 18th! Come to Front Street for live Street Art demos, food trucks, DJ in the courtyard, outdoor artisan market, studios, galleries, shops & boutiques!
Brick City Artworks will whitewash the Street Art building at Front Street to create a blank canvas for street artists from across the midwest! Grab something to eat from one of the food vendors and snag a front row seat in the courtyard to watch large scale murals come to life.
Music will be pumping from the DJ booth. Shop the outdoor market and indoor shops, boutiques, galleries, and studios! The Street Art Jam is happening in conjunction with our Third Sunday Art Hop and Outdoor Market so there will be something for everyone! The event is free, family and pet friendly, and offers free parking! Come explore, create, and inspire!

Third Sunday Art Hop and Market
2024-08-18 11:00 - 16:00 | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Explore studios, galleries, shops, boutiques and the outdoor market right in the heart of Dayton’s Arts District! Visit with more than 250+ artists, creatives and curators.
Front Street Gallery proudly presents the 5th Annual “Life in the City” juried exhibition.
Street Art Jam It is that time of the season again where Brick City Artworks whitewashes the street art building and artists from across the midwest come out to create new art! Live demonstrations will be going on during the outdoor market!
Food: Kool Beanz Cafe, Freakin Ricans’ Food Truck
Music: Live DJ booth will be set up in the courtyard spinnin’ tunes for the street artists’ flow and your entertainment!
Gallery, studio, and shop news rotate. Updates can be found in our Front Street Newsletter. Our monthly Newsletter makes an excellent guide when you plan your visit to our art hops! Subscribe at the bottom of our home page.
Front Street is a family and pet friendly community. Arthops at Front Street are free to attend. Our campus offers free parking.

Gerrymandering in Ohio and the Citizens Not Politicians Amendment with Retired Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor
2024-08-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Metro Library is hosting a program to bring awareness to an amendment on the November ballot that could change the landscape of how voter voices are heard.

Gerrymandering in Ohio and the Citizens Not Politicians Amendment with Retired Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor, Main Library, Eichelberger Forum, Tuesday, August 20, 6:30-8 pm: Join retired Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor as she discusses Ohio’s decades-long fight for fair voting maps, in addition to how the Citizens Not Politicians Amendment came to be, how it would work, and how it could impact Ohio.

It is with hope that the Citizens Not Politicians Amendment “initiative will eliminate the state’s politician-dominated commission for drawing state and federal legislative districts and would create a 15-member Ohio Citizens Redistricting Commission (OCRC), with members selected by citizens, not politicians. The OCRC would be made up of Democrats, Republicans, and Independent Ohio Voters,” according to citiznesnotpoliticians.org.

This program is sponsored by the League of Women Voters of the Greater Dayton Area. Registration is required.

For more information and to register, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

Float Shows at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2024-08-20 18:30 - 20:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Float Shows at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
6:30pm – 8:00pm
AGE: All ages | $30.00, $150.00
Taiter’s Kayak Solutions is taking over the riverfront in Downtown Dayton to host Float Shows this season! Their giant paddleboards make the perfect floating stage, and they invite you to join their paddle party. They will have some of the region’s finest and most adventurous musicians taking the stage. Enjoy live music from your vessel, paddle under the fountains and make friends! The cost to participate is $30 for a standard kayak rental, or $150 for a giant paddleboard rental (for up to 5 people, but you must reserve and pay in advance). 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. 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.

Music Bingo!
2024-08-20 19:00 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of Tuesday Nights in the Park series
Music Bingo!
7:00pm – 9:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Join us at RiverScape near the Cafe on the third Tuesday of each month from June through October for an exciting night of food, drinks, and Music Bingo! In this exciting twist on the classic game, you will mark your bingo cards as a live DJ from Liftoff Entertainment plays a variety of hits, from pop to rock and so much more. Be one of the first to mark five in a row and you can win some neat prizes! Music Bingo is free to participate, but we recommend coming early as bingo sheets are limited! The RiverScape Cafe will have a variety of appetizers, refreshments and desserts available for purchase. For those 21 and over, cocktails, wine and beer will also be available for purchase as part of the Downtown Dayton DORA. Weather Dependent.

Dayton Dragons vs. Cedar Rapids Kernels
2024-08-20 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.

Lunch & Learn: All About Agatha Christie
2024-08-21 11:00 - 13:00 | The Dayton Woman’s Club, 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
LUNCH & LEARN:
All About Agatha Christie
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Enjoy lunch with us and hear Katherine Watson from the Washington-Centerville Public Library give a presentation on Agatha Christie, the best-selling novelist of all time with 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections.
$25 DWC members, $30 non-members
(lunch included)
Members may call 937-228-1124 to pay by check

Back to School Hangout
2024-08-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Unwind from the first week or so of the new school year with coloring and relaxing to music. Participants can design their own pencil case to show off in their new class. Families

Wednesday, August 21, 4-5 pm, Main Library, Children’s Creativity Space
