Downtown Dayton Partnership

Karaoke
2025-07-10 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Detroit) | OH
Join us for Karaoke Thursdays at The Dayton Beer Company, hosted by Limelight Entertainment from 6:30 p.m.-9:30p.m. Cheers!

John Papa Gros
2025-07-10 19:00 (America/New_York) | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
John Papa Gros

July 10 @ 7:00 PM

Free Admission

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Series:

Luxid Funk/R&B Series

Genre:

Funk/New Orleans Blues

John “Papa” Gros is a New Orleans native who blends funk, rock, jazz, and blues to create a sound that is both innovative and unmistakably rooted in the Crescent City. Launching his solo career in the early 1990s, Gros gained attention from marquee artists like George Porter Jr. and Snooks Eaglin. He led Papa Grows Funk for twelve years, recording six albums before returning to solo work with “River’s On Fire” in 2016 and “Central City” in 2020. Known for his infectious live performances, Gros has captivated audiences across the U.S. and Europe with his versatile musicianship and relentless grooves. Join us on July 4th for a special concert event honoring our veterans, featuring the dynamic sounds of John “Papa” Gros.

EMO Night with Flicker // Fade
2025-07-10 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Get ready to scream your favorite lyrics and relive your Warped Tour days—EMO NIGHT is coming to Dayton! Featuring a full live performance by Flicker//Fade, this high-energy night will bring you the best of Emo, Pop-Punk, and nostalgic anthems from the golden era of angst. Whether you’re a former scene kid or just discovering the genre, this is your night to sing, jump, and feel everything. Black eyeliner optional—but encouraged. Thursday, July 10, 2025 The Brightside – 905 E 3rd St, Dayton Doors at 7 PM Tickets: $17 in advance $20 at the door Advance tickets available here: https://www.thebrightsidedayton.com/event-details/emo-night-with-flicker-fade All ages welcome (under 18 requires adult supervision)

Open Mic Night
2025-07-10 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Open Mic Night – sign up online, then show up and show out.

Music Bingo Thursdays
2025-07-10 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Trolley Stop, 530 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
We have music bingo every Thursday! It’s free to play, lots of fun, hosted by KG, and there are prizes galore. Come check it out!

Exhibit: Enduring the Seige of Sarajevo – Snapshots of Survival
2025-07-11 | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402

Out on 5th
2025-07-11 | Oregon District, Fifth Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
What is Out on 5th?
Out on 5th is the street closure of Fifth Street in the Oregon District of downtown Dayton on weekends.
Closing down Fifth Street from Patterson Boulevard to Wayne Avenue every Friday night through Sunday evening allows
our business district to open up the street for guests to shop – dine – and relax in the open air.

Out on 5th gives restaurants and bars in the district room to expand patio seating into the streets.

Fifth Street is filled with public seating to allow guests room to spread out and enjoy the outdoors.

Retail shops can use extra sidewalk space in front of their business for sales. Looking to hold a retail pop-up? Apply here.

Local entertainment will be in the district every weekend to enhance the atmosphere. Looking to be an entertainer? Apply here.

When
Fridays 5 -10 p.m./ Saturdays noon – 10 p.m. / Sundays noon – 10 p.m.
Why
Shop, dine, and relax outdoors in the district
Where
In the Oregon District – Fifth Street from Patterson Boulevard to Wayne Avenue
Additional Information
Parking
Thousands of parking spaces on surface lots, parking garages, or metered side streets (free on weekends) surround the Oregon District.
During Out on 5th, please use the detour map at the bottom of this page to navigate around the street closures and into the parking lots.
Our Oregon District businesses kindly ask you to park in these lots, garages or public street spaces, and not in the residential neighborhood.

More info: https://www.theoregondistrict.org/outon5th
