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SUMMARY:Front Street’s 6th Annual “Life in the City”
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/front-streets-6th-annual-life-in-the-city/
LOCATION:Front Street Galleries\, 1001 E. Second St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:Donatos Movie Night
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 2\nGates open at 6:00pm\, Movie starts at 8:00pm \nOrder a pizza from a Dayton-Area Donatos location between July 1 and August 2 to claim your 5 FREE TICKETS. This exclusive invite is compliments of Donatos Pizza. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Ultimate Movie Theatre \nMark your calendars for Donatos Movie Night on Friday\, August 2. Day Air Ballpark will be turned into the ultimate movie theatre. Bring a blanket\, sit on the outfield grass\, and come watch the family favorite\, “Kung Fu Panda 4” (rated PG) on the 2\,000-square-foot HD video board. \nA Movie Experience Unlike Any Other \nThe gates for the event open at 6:00pm and the movie will begin at 8:00pm. Come before the movie to hang out with Heater and Gem\, enjoy kids games and activities\, enter a raffle for great Dragons\, Donatos\, and Kung Fu Panda prizes and more! There will also be delicious ballpark food and Donatos pizza available for purchase. \nHow Do I Get Tickets? \nOrder a pizza from a participating Dayton-Area Donatos location between July 1 and August 2\, 2024 (delivery or carry-out) to receive a box-top form to claim up to 5 FREE TICKETS. The box-top form will have a space to fill out your information. Once completed\, email or drop off the form to the Dragons. It will also include instructions on how to request your tickets online. Offer valid 7/1/24 – 8/2/24 only. \nYou may also purchase a Donatos pizza at Day Air Ballpark when you attend Dragons games between June 11 and July 28 to receive a box-top form to claim up to 5 FREE tickets to the event. \nFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ): \nHow long are tickets available? \n• This exclusive offer will only be available July 1 through August 2\, 2024. \n• All tickets for this event will be mailed to the address provided on the form. \n• Box top forms must be received by 5 PM on Friday\, August 2. \n• Tickets requested between July 29 and August 2 will be placed in will call at the event. \nWhat seating options do you have? \n• Fans can bring a blanket to lay on in the outfield or sit in stadium seating on the lower level. \n• Lawn chairs and blow-up furniture are prohibited to protect the playing field. \nWhat food and drinks are available? Can I bring my own? \n• Food/drinks cannot be brought in from the outside. \n• You can bring an empty water bottle and fill it up at one of our water fountains. \n• We will have food and beverages for sale at the concessions like a normal Dragons game. \n• Strollers/wagons are allowed at the event\, but they will not be allowed on the field itself. You can store your stroller or wagon on the warning track of the field during the movie. \nWhat costs are there? \n• Concessions are open at regular game costs. \n• Kids Play Passes will be available for $10 each. This will give them unlimited fun with games and inflatables. \n• Raffle ticket costs: 3 for $5\, 10 for $10 and 40 for $20.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/donatos-movie-night/
LOCATION:Day Air Ballpark\, 220 North Patterson Blvd.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:Party on the Patio
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy live music from 6 to 8 p.m. on some of your favorite downtown patios\, including: \n\nGather by Ghostlight\, 37 W. Fourth St. (Rotunda Patio): Miah Qumsieh (Acoustic singer/songwriter)\nHeart Mercantile\, 601 E. Fifth St.: Faye Williams (Indie rock)\nLily’s Dayton\, 329 E. Fifth St.: Viva la Strings (String instruments)\nWinans Coffee & Chocolates\, 221 N. Patterson Blvd.: Dan Rivers (Acoustic singer/songwriter)
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/party-on-the-patio-3/
LOCATION:Downtown Dayton
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening: We’re Doing It All Wrong®
DESCRIPTION:4th Annual Art Exhibition\, Opening Reception
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/exhibit-opening-were-doing-it-all-wrong/
LOCATION:Edward A. Dixon Gallery\, 222 N. St. Clair St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:Pickin’ in the Park featuring Whiskey Bent Valley Boys and My Brother’s Keeper
DESCRIPTION:Part of RiverScape Summer Music series \nPickin’ in the Park featuring Whiskey Bent Valley Boys and My Brother’s Keeper\n6:00pm – 9:00pm \nAGE: All ages | FREE\nPickin’ in the Park returns to RiverScape on August 2nd from 6-9 PM! Featuring two exciting bluegrass groups and delicious food from El Buen Taco food truck\, it’ll be a fun night you won’t want to miss. Whiskey Bent Valley Boys will kick-off the show from 6-7:15 PM\, followed by My Brother’s Keeper from 7:45-9 PM. The RiverScape Café will also be open and offers snacks and refreshments\, plus beer\, wine and cocktails for those 21 and over. Seating is limited\, so we recommend bringing those lawn chairs. Admission is FREE! The RiverScape Summer Music Series is sponsored by the Jack W. & Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation and Enterprise Roofing. Weather Dependent.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/pickin-in-the-park-featuring-whiskey-bent-valley-boys-and-my-brothers-keeper/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:See the opening reception for the “We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 4th Annual Art Exhibition” from 6-10 m. Light refreshments will be provided. Free street parking is available.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/opening-reception/
LOCATION:Edward A. Dixon Gallery\, 222 N. St. Clair St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:Jesse “JT Jazz” Thompson
DESCRIPTION:Born and raised in Dayton\, Ohio\, known in music circles as the land of funk\, Jesse Thompson couldn’t help but be influenced by the city’s great R&B pioneers – including Slave\, Ohio Players\, Lakeside and Zapp featuring Roger Troutman. For the past 20 years\, the multi-talented composer\, pianist and keyboardist manifested these inspirations – and helped bring the legacies of these legendary bands forward – as a former member of the popular and prolific\, constantly gigging Columbus-based R&B/jazz ensemble NexLevel. \nIn addition to releasing two full length albums and multiple singles\, the band has performed and shared stages with everyone from Boys II Men\, Fourplay and Spyro Gyra to Mindi Abair\, Warren Hill\, Tim Bowman and late greats Jeff Golub and Wayman Tisdale. Thompson’s success with NexLevel has led to a multitude of opportunities to perform and tour regularly with genre greats Eric Darius\, Adam Hawley\, Althea Rene\, Paul Taylor and the late Nick Colionne. He also appears on saxophonist Jeanette Harris’ latest album Saxathrone.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/jesse-jt-jazz-thompson/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion Dayton\, 134 S. Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:Cab Grass Concert Series – The Barnharts
DESCRIPTION:Cab Grass is proud to present an evening with The Barnharts on Aug 2nd at the Yellow Cab Tavern!\nCover starts at 7pm\, music starts at 8pm and tickets are $9 in advance and $12 at the doors.\n*All ages welcome with a guardian.\nPresale tickets available at https://ten-high-productions.square.site/\n**Discounted presale tickets end at Midnight on Aug 1st.\nYellow Cab’s resident truck\, The Pizza Bandit\, will be set up and serving through 11pm.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/cab-grass-concert-series-the-barnharts/
LOCATION:Yellow Cab Tavern\, 700 E 4th St\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kitten Palooza Adoption Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Wild Whiskers and The Humane Society of Greater Dayton for a kitten adoption event! \nOn Saturday\, August 3rd\, Wild Whiskers (33 S. Saint Clair Street) will be hosting a kitten adoption event from 12pm-3pm. We have so many adorable babies looking for their forever homes!\n\nYou can fill out an application ahead of time on the Humane Society’s website: https://hsdayton.org/adopt/adoption-application/ or fill one out in person at the event.\n\nAll adoptions are done on a first come\, first serve basis at the event
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/kitten-palooza-adoption-event/
LOCATION:Wild Whiskers\, 33 S. St. Clair St.\, Ste. 2\, Dayton\, OH\, 45410\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals,Community,Free Events,Kids / Family,Nonprofits & Grants
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SUMMARY:6888 Summertime Marketplace
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 6888 Summertime Marketplace with special hours on Saturday\, August 3rd from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM! We’re excited to coincide with the Art in the City event\, offering a vibrant mix of fresh produce\, baked goods\, artisan crafts and more. Don’t miss out on delicious lunch options provided by Side Piece Soul Cafe. \nDate: August 3\, 2024 \nTime: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nLocation: 32 S. Ludlow Street\, Dayton\, OH \nExplore new vendors\, enjoy amazing food\, and soak in the creativity of Art in the City.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/6888-summertime-marketplace/
LOCATION:6888 Kitchen Incuabator\, 32 S. Ludlow St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:Art in the City
DESCRIPTION:Discover the visual and performing arts experience in downtown Dayton at  Art in the City\,  presented by AES Ohio\, on Saturday\, August 3\, from 1 to 7 p.m.! \nCelebrating its eighth year\, Art in the City’s full day of offerings will include a variety of Dayton’s best artistic talent – from painting and drawing to spoken word poetry and dance – all together filling the streets of downtown Dayton and multiple stages with: \n  \n– Live performances (dance\, theater\, music & more)\n \n– Live demonstrations (painting\, sculpting\, and other art-making) \n– Hands-on & interactive activities  \n– Art Full Circle: A Fine Arts Showcase in the Dayton Arcade\n \n– Patio performance parties\n \n– A local Art Bazaar\n \n– A Family Zone with art activities for kids and families\n \n– New this year: “Chalk Walk” – Vote for your favorite chalk mural\, completed by local Dayton artists\, found throughout the Art in the City event footprint! (See details below)\n \n– A Juried Art Show\n(sponsored by Dayton.com and the Dayton Society of Artists) \n  \n\nRSVP and Share Art in the City on Facebook \n\n\n  \nFind art everywhere!\nArtists and performers of all kinds will be sharing their talent on stages and sidewalks throughout Art in the City. Stages operating throughout the event footprint will feature music\, spoken word\, dance\, theatre\, and more. Street performances and other activities are planned between each stage and active area so visitors can easily follow the entertainment from one of the following art hubs to another. \nDownload the complete Art in the City event guide\, map\, and schedule now to start making your plan to see as much as possible during the event! \n\nDownload the Art in the City Event Guide \n\n\nArt Hubs & Hot Spots\nThe Dayton Arcade\nArt Full Circle: A Fine Arts Showcase – Twelve rotating artists perform demonstrations of their respective mediums \nDayton Metro Library \nDance performances – See dancers of all kinds take the stage. Participate in a multitude of hands-on activities \n \nSchuster Center Wintergarden\nInteractive Dance Stage – Pick up some steps and learn a variety of dance styles\, along with a sketching workshop from Urban Sketchers Dayton and an Instrument Petting Zoo \nLevitt Pavilion Dayton\nFamily Zone – Activities for all ages including a bubble zone\, face painting\, hula hooping\, music\, and more! \nRiverScape MetroPark\nPaint-a-Park activity\, comedy improv\, music\, and more! \nCourthouse Square\nLive music\, food trucks galore\, and grab a DORA beverage! Play giant games and get your face painted while you’re here! \nThe International Peace Museum\nSpoken word\, poetry\, healing and meditation with relaxing live performances \nOregon District\nArt Bazaar on 5th – More than 40 local artists share their goods for sale and host live demonstrations. Participate in hands-on activities\, too! \nDayton Convention Center\nLive music and art demos\, free caricature art\, a photo booth\, and more! \nFire Blocks District and St. Clair Lofts Businesses\nArt pop-ups and street entertainment – Live musicians fill the street with sound as you travel Art in the City \n\n\n\nMake your own creative mark!\n \nAspiring artists and art lovers of all ages are invited to get involved with hands-on community projects. Projects selected and funded through the 2024 Experiential Grant Program were chosen with YOUR participation in mind! \nUnity Gem Mosaic Installation with The Mosaic Institute of Greater Dayton\n5 years ago at Art In The City\, more than 1000 Daytonians came to Courthouse Square to place a piece of tile in the Unity Gem. The very next day we lost nine lives in the Oregon District and the city was changed forever. The DDP and The Mosaic Institute have teamed up to install this Mosaic right where it was made\, across the street from the final entrance of the Dayton Arcade. \n3rd Annual Playwright’s Race with The Human Race Theatre Company\nBe on the lookout for The Human Race Theatre Company’s pop up performances! We’ve shaken it up and asked our playwrights to write about the juried artworks! Art and Theatre come alive with these interactive\, site-specific performances. \nVibro-Vision with OKO STUDIO\nA mysterious substance was found with a note reading “✋︎●︎□︎❖︎♏︎⬧︎□︎◆︎■︎♎︎” and the goo only seems to respond to sound?! Come see\, hear\, and interface with this fun and interactive experiment. \nMoveable Figure Paper Collage with African American Visual Arts Guild\nCreate a fun landscape paper collage with movable dancing figures that you can take home. \nMarbling Paper with Leesa Haapapuro\nExperience the art of Marbling Paper. Swirl paint over top of a tray of water to create a colorful pattern over paper. Take the paper out of the tray to see what magic has been created! \nDayton\, Paul Laurence Dunbar\, and the Phoenix: Symbols of Rebirth with Sarah Brashears\nCreate your own mixed media Phoenix Fire Bird while listening to a storyteller from Dayton Metro Library! All ages are welcome for this hands-on activity featuring the themes of perseverance and empathy. \nBubble Zone with Bubble Fun Events\nJoin Bubble Fun Events in creating your very own cool bubble art piece and then stop by the bubble wand making station. Don’t forget to play in the sea of magical bubbles. Fun for all ages! \nTry Wheel Throwing with MADE a ceramic art studio\nTry your hand at learning how to throw your very own masterpiece on a pottery wheel! Watch as talented artists demonstrate their craft on the wheel. \nBirds of a Feather\, Paper Bag Dragon and Bracelet Making with Delora Buford Buchanan\nJoin Delora and her daughters\, Jacobee Buchanan and Peggathee Crutchfeld\, in using paper bags to create fun art pieces\, such as designing a beautiful bird from paper bags. Helping to construct a larger than life paper bag dragon. And while there\, you can also craft beautiful bracelets wrapped in cloth. \nBelly Dance Blast! with Belly Dance by Bronwen\nHave a blast learning belly dance choreography by professional Belly Dancer Bronwen for fun and fitness! All levels including complete novices will leave with some moves. No experience required. Come ready to have fun! \nArt Parkd in the City with Art Parkd\nArt Parkd in the City is a creative community experience that welcomes everyone. Live music\, dancing\, interactive art experiences\, art vendors\, face painting and more in a parking lot near you. \nExpress Creativity with Dayton Art Institute\n‘Express Creativity’ is an art-making activity for youths and families to make and produce a homemade badge featuring a piece of the DAI’s collection\, or an original creation. \nButton It Up Button Mosaics with Dayton Sewing Collaborative\nAdd colorful buttons to help create a series of large button mosaics. While you’re there\, use the buttons to fashion a take home accessory like button flowers\, bracelets and hair clips. \nRock Face Sculpture with Elexus Renner\nCreate a personal face sculpture using nature’s very own ROCKS! You can take your masterpiece with you to display at home or you can add it to the community “Faces” art piece that will be displayed at a later date! \nSpin-Art T-Shirts with Front Street\nUse paint markers to customize a t-shirt with your own artwork. Then put the shirt in a spinning drum and watch in awe as the paint creates a tie-dye design! You can take home your shirt once it’s dry. \nColor Chaos: The Ultimate Splatter Painting Experience with Picture Perfect Paint Parties\nJoin us for an unforgettable day of colorful chaos at the ultimate platter painting experience in the heart of the city! Become the artist as you use paint to produce your very own take home splatter paint canvas.You can also help to create a larger collaborative art canvas. \n  \n  \n\n\n\nChalk Walk\nVisit local artists as they create stunning\, larger than life chalk murals throughout the Art in the City footprint. Vote for your favorite – The winning artists with the most votes will receive a grand prize of $300\, 2nd place $200\, and 3rd place $150! \n– Melissa Robison – “A ‘Coy’ Pond” – corner of Fourth & Main sts.\n– Jennifer Carine – “Gem City Funk Bubble” – corner of Jefferson & Fifth sts. near Levitt Pavilion\n– Paul Arnold – “Kurt Cobain ‘Chalk As You Are’” corner of Third & Main sts. near Courthouse Square\n– Tiffany Kelly from Chalk N’ Awe – “Alice Through the Stained Glass” outside of Rabbit Hole Books\, 29 W. First St.\n– Nichole Mix – “Mandala Blossom” – corner of Main & Second sts. near Schuster Center\n– Jamaar Durr – “The Void”- corner of Fifth St. & Patterson Blvd. near Arby’s\n– Melissa McWilliams – “bodhisattva” – corner of Third & S. St. Clair sts \n\nVote for your favorite Chalk Walk mural \n\n\nArt in the City Juried Art Show\nAugust 2-16\nStarting on August 2\, you can vote for your favorite piece of artwork submitted by local artists. These pieces will be displayed at businesses throughout downtown Dayton\, as part of the AES Ohio Summer in the City – Art in the City event. Voting will be open until noon on Friday\, Aug. 16 via Dayton.com. \nArt in the City is a program of the Downtown Dayton Partnership\, and the Juried Art Show is organized by the Dayton Society of Artists. \n**Please note the following change: Number 8 on the map\, “Beautiful Korean\, Yu Ji-in” by Lydia Moon Hee Kim\, is now located at 6888 Kitchen Incubator at 32 S. Ludlow Street.** \n\nDownload a Map of Juried Art Show Locations & Info \n\nVote for your favorite artwork \n  \n  \n\nArt in the City is a program of the Downtown Dayton Partnership\, presented by AES Ohio and sponsored by Dayton.com\, Montgomery County\, the Ohio Arts Council\, and Dayton Live. \nSupporting sponsors include PNC and the Jack W. & Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/art-in-the-city/
LOCATION:Downtown Dayton
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SUMMARY:Paint-A-Park: Art in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Part of Paint-A-Park series \nPaint-A-Park: Art in the Park\n3:00pm – 5:00pm \nAGE: All ages | FREE\nThe City is full of color and sound and life abundant! Come out to Riverscape MetroPark for Dayton’s Art in the City and add your own colors\, sounds and life. Art supplies will be provided on sight for you to borrow and explore the park with. Then at the end of the program all participants will be given the opportunity to share their art work on our digital gallery. We will be meeting under the big pavilion. The program is first come\, first serve while supplies last. Weather Dependent.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/paint-a-park-art-in-the-park/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Scythian – Art in the City
DESCRIPTION:Prior to the Scythian concert is Art in the City from 1 – 7 p.m.! Levitt Dayton will serve as the Family Zone for Art in the City with activities for all ages including a bubble zone\, face painting\, hula hooping\, music\, and more! \nNamed after Ukrainian nomads\, Scythian (sith-ee-yin) plays roots music from Celtic\, Eastern European and Appalachian traditions with thunderous energy\, technical prowess\, and storytelling songwriting\, beckoning crowds into a barn-dance\, rock concert experience. Nashville’s Music City Roots says Scythian is ‘what happens when rock star charisma meets Celtic dervish fiddling’\, and the Washington Post claims “Scythian’s enthusiasm is contagious\, and shows seem to end with everyone dancing\, jumping around or hoisting glasses.” The foursome made up of Alexander Fedoryka (Vocals\, Fiddle\, Mandolin\, Harmonica)\, Danylo Fedoryka (Vocals\, Guitar\, Accordion)\, Ethan Dean (Vocals\, Upright and Electric Bass\, Percussion\, Guitar) and Johnny Rees (Vocals\, Drums\, Percussion) brings various influences together to create a conglomerate which is technically precise and steeped in various folk traditions: The classically trained Fedoryka brothers grew up on Ukrainian folk music and bluegrass\, while Ethan Dean was raised on the greats of 60’s & 70’s folk-rock. Lafayette LA raised Johnny Rees brings a Cajun backbeat to the Celtic-Americana fusion giving Scythian yet another dimension which keeps audiences entertained and moving. Scythian is coming off its most prolific year in 2020 with over 1\,000 hours of live streams during the Covid Lockdowns\, release of two new albums (Roots & Stones and Quaranstream: The Album) and four new music videos. You have to catch the live show to understand why The Cammel City Dispatch said of their Merlefest performance: “[Scythian gives] no quarter in their quest to entertain and bring a joy to their music that gives it an irony-free\, wide open feel of manic possibility. The playing is technically brilliant\, but it is the energy that carries the day.”
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/scythian-art-in-the-city/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion Dayton\, 134 S. Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240803T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194834
CREATED:20240801T170249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T170249Z
UID:10023097-1722711600-1722711600@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Ye Olde Yellow Cabaret XXIV
DESCRIPTION:Step into a glittering cosmos of celestial wonder where dreams collide with meteors and imagination dances among the planets. Witness the stars twirl\, planets shimmy\, and solar flares that light up the night at the most enchanting celestial soirée this side of the Milky Way! \nShow off your cosmic couture! Wear your best intergalactic attire – shimmering gowns\, metallic suits\, or even a cloak made of stardust. Let your inner star shine for a chance to win a prize!\nPERFORMERS:TROUPE ROJA – Belly DanceLILY DATURA – BurlesqueAURORA MAUR – BurlesqueDAHLIA DEVINE – BurlesqueVELVET DIOR – BurlesqueMORGAN LEIGH – LED HoopingMISS STIXEN STONES – DraglesqueMANUKA HONEY-STIX CHIMERA – DraglesqueAURORA FIRE – Fire/Flow ArtsPYRADIGM – DJTANTILIZING TIGERS – Aerial ArtsDRACMINA – Band\nVENDORS:SOLACE SPARKLESSILVER SERPENT CHAINMAILLESCAVENGING HANDMINOR INDULGENCESTAROT BY LALAECLECTIC ARTIFICERSDESIGNS BY DESMONSTER BABY DONUTS\nTickets will be available for $30 at the door the day of the show (cash or card)!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/ye-olde-yellow-cabaret-xxiv/
LOCATION:Yellow Cab Tavern\, 700 E 4th St\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240804T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240804T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194834
CREATED:20240719T130657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T130657Z
UID:10029488-1722783600-1722787200@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:8/4 Memorial Unveiling & Dedication
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we unveil and dedicate the 8/4 Seed of Life Memorial. We will remember those we lost and celebrate our community’s resilience and strength in coming together in the aftermath of the senseless violence of 8/4/2019. More than 10\,000 people participated in the creation of this memorial. We hope you will join us at 530 E. Fifth St. in the Oregon District at the outdoor plaza next to The Trolley Stop.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/8-4-memorial-unveiling-dedication/
LOCATION:Oregon District\, Fifth Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240806T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240806T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194834
CREATED:20240801T170928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T170928Z
UID:10023109-1722952800-1722967200@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Part of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series\nKayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions\n2:00pm – 6:00pm \nAGE: 14 and up | $12.00\nPaddle 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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/kayak-rentals-at-riverscape-with-taiters-kayak-solutions-24/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240806T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194834
CREATED:20240801T171034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T171034Z
UID:10023110-1722969000-1722974400@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Float Shows at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Float Shows at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions\n6:30pm – 8:00pm \nAGE: All ages | $30.00\, $150.00\nTaiter’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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/float-shows-at-riverscape-with-taiters-kayak-solutions-2/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240806T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240806T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194834
CREATED:20240801T171110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T171110Z
UID:10023111-1722969000-1722978000@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Cornhole Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Part of Tuesday Nights in the Park series \nCornhole Tournament\n6:30pm – 9:00pm \nAGE: All ages | FREE\nIf you have a competitive spirit\, enjoy being outdoors and winning prizes\, you won’t want to miss our monthly cornhole tournament! Grab your friends or co-workers and join us under the RiverScape pavilion on the first Tuesday of the month from June through October for some friendly cornhole competition! While our tournament is family-friendly\, we recommend participants be 14 and older. Registration will begin on-site at 6:30 PM\, with the tournament beginning at 7 PM. Spots are first come\, first serve. Additional giant lawn games will also be available to play. Admission is free! The RiverScape Cafe will be open and now offers an expanded food and dessert menu. For those 21 and over\, cocktails\, wine and other beverages will also be available for purchase as part of the Downtown Dayton DORA. Weather Dependent.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/cornhole-tournament-2/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240807T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240807T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194834
CREATED:20240710T130120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T130120Z
UID:10023068-1723017600-1723042800@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Sinclair’s SEEK Conference
DESCRIPTION:Sinclair Community College is inviting adult learners to the 2024 SEEK Conference on Wednesday\, August 7\, 2024\, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. inside the Smith Auditorium in Building 12 at Sinclair’s Dayton campus. \nThe SEEK (Sharing\, Education\, Experience\, Knowledge) Conference is hosted by Sinclair’s College for Lifelong Learning and includes a full day of sessions focused on a variety of topics including Thrifty Tips\, longevity\, long-term care\, harnessing the power of AI\, fraud and scams against senior citizens\, MediCare 101\, what leadership looks like\, and more. Kay Frances\, Funny Motivational Speaker\, will provide the opening message “lighten up\, stress less and take care of ourselves.” \n$10 \nhttps://www.sinclair.edu/seek_conference
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/sinclairs-seek-conference/
LOCATION:Sinclair College\, 444 W. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240807T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240807T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194834
CREATED:20240722T121259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T121259Z
UID:10023090-1723051800-1723060800@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Pickleball for All
DESCRIPTION:Join the Dayton Pickleball Foundation and Dayton pickleball community for a happy hour\, Wednesday\, August 7\, at Joui Wine in downtown Dayton. Tickets include a flight of wines\, cheese/charcuterie/hors d’oeuvres\, and dessert\, plus a chance to win new pickleball gear in the event raffle\, and other donated items from our event partners. All proceeds benefit the Dayton Pickleball Foundation in its effort to build new courts and expand play to the next generation of players in the Dayton area. \n$65 \nhttps://www.exploretock.com/joui-wine-dayton/event/493254/dayton-pickleball-foundation-fundraiser
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/pickleball-for-all/
LOCATION:Joui Wine\, 117 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240808T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240808T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194835
CREATED:20240801T171151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T171151Z
UID:10023112-1723132800-1723147200@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Part of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series \nKayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions\n4:00pm – 8:00pm \nAGE: 14 and up | $12.00\nPaddle 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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/kayak-rentals-at-riverscape-with-taiters-kayak-solutions-25/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240808T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240808T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194835
CREATED:20240514T115104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T115104Z
UID:10029188-1723138200-1723145400@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Jazz & Beyond: Daniel Bennett and the Dirty Shirleys (Swing Jazz)
DESCRIPTION:Our Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond concerts present a great mix of familiar favorites and new faces from the region’s jazz scene. The series has been a regular fixture at the museum for more than 25 years. Concerts return to the Shaw Gothic Cloister (unless otherwise noted)!\nJoin us on Thursday\, August 8\, as the Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond series presents the Swing Jazz of Daniel Bennett and the Dirty Shirleys.\nMartini sipping\, 1950’s Rat Pack Jazz! Suit-clad and chops-rich\, Daniel Bennett and the Dirty Shirleys lay down a swinging performance that evokes the neon buzz of a martini high on the 1950s Rat Pack\, Vegas Strip!\nhttps://www.facebook.com/DanielBennettAndTheDirtyShirleys/\nThis performance takes place in the Shaw Gothic Cloister. All seating is general admission and tickets may be purchased at the door the night of the concert. The concert is free for museum members and included in museum general admission for non-members. Click here to learn more about membership!\nA cash bar will be available for drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)\, and an assortment of snacks provided by Leo will be available for purchase.\nHOW TO GO\nDate: Thursday\, August 8\, 2024\nTime: 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 5 p.m.)\nLocation: Shaw Gothic Cloister\nCost: Free to members; included in museum general admission for non-members\nDoors open at 5 p.m.\, and concerts take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Shaw Gothic Cloister (unless otherwise noted). Admission is free for museum members and included in museum general admission for non-members. Not a member? Click here to join!\nA cash bar will be available for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks\, and snacks provided by Leo will also be available for purchase.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/jazz-beyond-daniel-bennett-and-the-dirty-shirleys-swing-jazz/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240808T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240808T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194835
CREATED:20240710T124648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T124648Z
UID:10029469-1723138200-1723149000@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Sunset at the Market-Celebrate National Farmer’s Market Week
DESCRIPTION:National Farmers Market week is August 4-10. Celebrate with our farmers at the Market who supply fresh and local produce every week.\nThat evening enjoy a live culinary tasting:\n5:45 – 6:30 How to Juice for better health with Choice Juice Boxx.\n6:45- 7:15 Different ways to incorporate microgreens into your diet with Dayton Microgreens\n7:30 – 8:15 How to make mozzarella cheese with St.Anne’s Cheese and Rosebuds Ranch and Garden. \nAlso that evening\, stop by Hive Products and make a beeswax wrapped candle for $5.00.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/sunset-at-the-market-celebrate-national-farmers-market-week/
LOCATION:2nd Street Market\, 600 E. Second St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240808T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240808T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194835
CREATED:20240710T124337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T124337Z
UID:10029468-1723140000-1723150800@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Bright Nights
DESCRIPTION:Prepare for an unforgettable evening at Bright Nights\, Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Valley’s most anticipated annual fundraising event!  Experience a truly unique culinary event\, where the area’s top chefs converge to delight guests with an array of their gourmet creations.  Indulge in exquisite dishes\, perfectly complemented with a selection of fine wines\, and then slip into our\nSpeakeasy for expertly crafted cocktails and lively casino games.  By joining us at Bright Nights\, you’re not only attending a one-of-a-kind event; you’re creating brighter futures for the young people in our programs\, lighting their path to a world of endless possibilities. \nhttps://mentor.bbbsgmv.org/event/bright-nights-2024/e582261
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/bright-nights/
LOCATION:The Steam Plant\, 617 E. 3rd Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240808T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240808T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194835
CREATED:20240718T202140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T202140Z
UID:10029486-1723140000-1723150800@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:“Bright” Big Brothers Big Sisters annual fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Each year at Bright we celebrate the BIG stars of our community —our Bigs\, Littles\, families\, and donors. Featuring Miami Valley’s top chefs you will enjoy an evening of gourmet tastings\, live music\, and more. \nBright\, Big Brothers Big Sisters annual fundraiser brings together Miami Valley’s best independent chefs to raise funds to support youth mentoring right here in the Miami Valley. \nEvent tickets and 50/50 tickets available at https://www.bbbsmiamivalley.org/bright/
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/bright-big-brothers-big-sisters-annual-fundraiser/
LOCATION:The Steam Plant\, 617 E. 3rd Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charity / Fundraiser,Community,Getting Involved,Live Music,Nonprofits & Grants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240808T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194835
CREATED:20240521T141534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T141534Z
UID:10029234-1723143600-1723143600@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Ruthie Foster
DESCRIPTION:Ruthie Foster’s ninth studio album represents a new high water mark for the veteran blues artist—a collection of songs possessing pure power\, like a tidal wave of musical generosity. Healing Time finds Foster pushing her boundaries as a singer and songwriter more than ever before\, creating a truly live-sounding atmosphere with the help of her band\, who sound refreshingly loose and lived-in throughout these 12 songs. We’ve all been in need of some healing in recent times\, and Foster’s latest provides a guide for how to move through the world with equal parts compassion and resolve. \nHealing Time is the latest jewel in Foster’s accomplished career\, which includes multiple Grammy nominations and collaborations with fellow luminaries like Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks. For her latest\, Foster contributed more to the writing process than she had on any of her previous albums\, effectively refining her own songcraft in the process. “With this album\, I dug deep and tried to go for the best way to write\,” she explains. “This album says a lot about the period we were making it in\, and how I wanted to find my way out of it.” \nWork on the album began in lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020\, as Foster enlisted previous collaborators like Gary Nicholson and Grace Pettis to pitch in during the writing process—as well as every member of her band. “I wanted my band involved in the entire process of this album\,” she explains\, and they also played a large role in recreating the sound that Foster had become drawn to after spending time with her vinyl collection. “I was aiming to keep these songs sounding like they came from that era\, which says a lot about where I am in my life\, too.” \nVeteran producer Mark Howard (Willie Nelson\, Lucinda Williams) came in to bring new ideas to Foster’s table as recording began at Studio 71 West in Austin\, TX\, New Orleans’ famed Esplanade Studios\, and Blue Rock Studio in Wimberley\, TX. “Mark’s ability to turn a song’s arrangement upside down was intriguing and sometimes challenging for me\,” she states. “It was a lot to wrap my head around\, but he made me think outside of the box I didn’t even know I was in.” \nProducer Dan Barrett\, who also worked with Foster on 2017’s Joy Comes Back\, then took the helm at Black Pumas co-bandleader Adrian Quesada’s famed Electric Deluxe studio in Austin. Along with several Black Pumas members\, Barrett brought in a collection of Austin’s finest backing musicians\, like Glenn Fukunaga (The Chicks\, Shawn Colvin). “With Dan onboard we were able to find the glue to these songs sonically\, and he brilliantly melded my familiar Texas blues-Americana sound with what Mark pulled out of me in New Orleans\,” Foster says. “This combination gave these songs a breath of fresh air\, and it all came together very organically.” \nHealing Time’s title—as well as its burst-of-sunshine title track\, which features pedal steel legend Robert Randolph—is a reference not only to the trials many have faced over the last several years\, but also the necessity of what Foster does as an artist. “I hear fans tell me that the music we make is very spiritually healing\,” she says. “The experience of dealing with my own grief after losing a band member a year before the pandemic while navigating around zoom school with my daughter and trying to figure out what to do with myself was tough but necessary. When I look at it as a whole it was all very healing for me which is pretty much how I try to live my life. There’s always time for healing\, if you give it time.” \nAnd Healing Time is ultimately a work that explores such extremes as being human often brings to the surface\, reminding listeners that even when we feel like we’re at the top\, we’re ultimately still finding our way—a beautiful reflection of the essence of living itself.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/ruthie-foster/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion Dayton\, 134 S. Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240808T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194835
CREATED:20240801T171230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T171230Z
UID:10029500-1723143600-1723150800@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Ludlow Creek
DESCRIPTION:Part of RiverScape Summer Music series \nLudlow Creek\n7:00pm – 9:00pm \nAGE: All ages | FREE\nJoin us under the pavilion on August 8th from 7 to 9 PM as we welcome Ludlow Creek to the RiverScape stage! Ludlow Creek is a local\, original group who have been delighting audiences since 2013. Their artful songwriting and intricate vocal harmonies combine elements of Americana\, Rock\, and Blues. Their first album\, “Hands of Time” won a 2022 International Singer-Songwriters Association (ISSA) Album of the Year Award\, they won an ISSA Band of the Year Award for 2023\, and were finalists in three categories in Nashville’s 2023 Josie Music Awards. In the studio and on stage\, band members have played with BB King\, Doc Severenson\, Gary Rossington & Ricky Medlocke\, Bonnie Bramlett\, and other national artists. The RiverScape Cafe will be open and offers snacks\, treats and refreshments. For those 21 and over\, a variety of beer\, wine and mixed drinks are also available for purchase. Seating is limited\, so we recommend bringing a lawn chair. Admission is FREE! The RiverScape Summer Music Series is sponsored by The Jack W. & Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation and Enterprise Roofing. Weather Dependent.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/ludlow-creek/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240809T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240809T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194835
CREATED:20240808T173746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240808T173746Z
UID:10029524-1723212000-1723219200@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Dayton Art Institute Back to School (FREE Admission ALL Day!)
DESCRIPTION:Hey EDUCATORS AND TEACHERS! Are you looking to network and learn about educational opportunities at the Dayton Art Institute? Join us for “Back to School”. \nYou’ll hear from our education department about DAI’s learning opportunities\, school tours\, mobile programming\, free curriculum resources\, student art programs and more! In addition\, you’ll have the chance to enjoy light refreshments\, create your very own artwork to take home and enter to win a “Back to School Survival Kit”! \nTHE BEST PART? Teachers receive FREE museum admission all day (11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Must have a valid school ID)! Follow the link to register and learn more \nDate: Friday\, August 9\, 2024\nTime: 2 – 4 p.m.\nLocation: Dayton Art Institute\, Harry A. Shaw Gothic Cloister\nCost: FREE!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/dayton-art-institute-back-to-school-free-admission-all-day/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240809T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240809T235900
DTSTAMP:20260403T194835
CREATED:20240520T121541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T121541Z
UID:10022918-1723222800-1723247940@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Best Dead City Festival
DESCRIPTION:Live from The Brightside on Friday August 9th\, Turboslacker presents Best Dead City Music Festival – a celebration of amazing Dayton music on two stages! \nBest Dead City features musicians with deep Dayton roots: \ndeath’s dynamic shroud (first ever hometown show)\nBack Stabbath\nLung\nAbertooth Lincoln\nTurboslacker (record release party)\nGran Gran\nInternet Wizard\nEman Jones\nMoira\nBomb Bunny\nPseudonym\nNick Kizirnis\nDj Curtastrophy\nPlus – Local pop-up vendor booths from Dayton staples Heart Mercantile and Clash Consignment \nTickets are $20 in advance here: tiny.url/bestdeadcity \nTickets are $25 day of show All ages (under 18 with a parent or guardian) Doors open and Dj kick off at 5:00 pm Bands start at 6:00 pm \nBuy sell or trade but don’t you dare miss this big rock show!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/best-dead-city-festival/
LOCATION:The Brightside\, 905 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240809T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240809T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194835
CREATED:20240620T165712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T165712Z
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SUMMARY:After Dark Friday Fun Night
DESCRIPTION:A laidback\, guided art-making opportunity for adults to unwind from a long week. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Due to this event occurring after hours\, please enter through the Rike Building entrance and wait in the lobby for your instructor. Come prepared to get messy! \nCOST: $20 members\, $25 non-members \nJuly 12\, 2024\n5:30-7:00\nHand-Painted\, Screen-Printed\, Pop Art Panels!\nLearn about the silkscreen process while painting and screen-printing your very own DAI-themed Pop Art paintings on canvas panels! No silk-screening or painting experience is necessary. Come prepared to get messy! Experimentation and collaboration are strongly encouraged! \nAugust 09\, 2024\n5:30-7:00\nWatercolor-Resist Zentangle Painting\nUse watercolors\, oil pastels\, and more to create elaborate\, bold\, and colorful painted patterns through the fun\, relaxing art of Zentangle mark-making! No drawing or painting experience is necessary. Experimentation and collaboration are strongly encouraged! \nSeptember 13\, 2024\n5:30-7:00\nNotan Papercutting Collage\nLearn about the Japanese art of Notan to draw\, cut\, and create dynamic designs with paper cutouts. No drawing experience is necessary. Experimentation and collaboration are strongly encouraged!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/after-dark-friday-fun-night-2/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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