Downtown Dayton Partnership

Front Street Art Hop
2025-04-05 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Art, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have a NEW ART HOP SCHEDULE!! Join us every First Friday & the Saturday after for our monthly art hops. FRIDAY, 5PM – 9PM Explore art studios, shops, and galleries across campus! Live demonstrations, gallery openings, and new work on display by more than 150 artists! Meet our artists, learn about their work, or sign up to take a class! Don’t just see art, live it! Kool Beanz Cafe is open! Order at the tent and step inside to warm up while your made-to-order treat is prepared! SATURDAY, 11AM – 4PM Saturday after is your chance to visit what you couldn’t fit in on Friday! Of course, Kool Beanz Cafe will have things fired up and ready to make your lunch fresh.

Rose Wine Tasting with Dani
2025-04-05 13:00 (America/New_York) | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for an afternoon rosé tasting with your favorite wine slinger, Dani! She’ll be here 1-5pm on Saturday, April 5th making sure that you can indeed rosé *all* day.

Survivors Speak
2025-04-05 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Metro Library will host Survivors Speak, on Saturday, April 5, from 4-5:30 pm, in the Main Library’s Eichelberger Forum.

This program includes a panel of survivors of sexual violence who will discuss their experiences, what has helped them in their healing journeys, and how our community can best support and hold space for them moving forward.

Part of a programming series called DML CARES, Survivors Speak is being held in partnership with Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio and the Artemis Center. CARES stands for Consent Advocates Rallying for Education and Support.

Survivors Speak is for an adult audience and requires advanced registration. For more information and to register, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

The Dead Revival Band
2025-04-05 19:30 (America/New_York) | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Columbus, OH Grateful Dead Tribute band- recreating the energy, sound, improv, and fun of the Dead. Catch their debut at Yellow Cab Tavern in Dayton!
Founded in 2019 and based out of Columbus, OH – The Dead Revival Band is a Grateful Dead Tribute Band covering songs from their extensive catalog from the 60s through the 90s. From classic tunes to spacey jams – this band is high energy and knows how to keep the crowd engaged and moving!
* All tickets are general admission. Some seating may be available, but general admission is standing room only. *Tickets $10 / Doors 7:30pm*

Brainiac with Special Guests Bomb Bunny & The Heartthrobs
2025-04-05 20:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
We are thrilled to welcome Brainiac, the legendary Dayton Band, back to our Ballroom stage! They are joined with special guests Bomb Bunny (Dayton) and The Heartthrobs (Toledo). If you love that classic Dayton alternative sound, this is a “don’t miss” concert. We highly recommend buying in advance for this one – it normally sells out fast. How to Go? Saturday, April 5th The Brightside – 905 E 3rd St, Dayton Doors open 7pm Show at 8pm All ages welcome $25 pre-sale / $30 at the door (if available) Ticket link: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/brainiac-with-special-guests-bomb-bunny-the-heartthrobs-2025-04-05-the-brightside-music-event-venue-d-8c51b9

Hometown Heroes Family Storytime
2025-04-07 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Metro Library is launching a new storytime series called Hometown Heroes Family Storytime, which will be held one Monday a month throughout the year in the Children’s Creativity Space at the Main Library, from 5:30-6:30 pm. Kids of all ages and caregivers can enjoy fun-filled sessions with books, songs, and activities. Each Hometown Heroes session will also have a special guest reader from the Dayton area. Registration is not required. The Hometown Heroes Family Storytime schedule is as follows:

April 7: Jeffery Mims, Mayor of the City of Dayton
May 5: Dr. David Lawrence, Dayton Public School District Superintendent
June 2: Mr. Moses Mbeseha, co-founder of The Conscious Connect Community Development Corporation
July 7: Rodney Veal, an independent choreographer, interdisciplinary artist, educator, and producer
August 18: Willis “Bing” Davis, an internationally recognized artist, educator, and community activist.
September 8: Jeff Jackson, co-owner of the Wright Dunbar Cigar Shoppe in Dayton’s Historic Wright Dunbar District
October 6: Michael Carter, Senior Advisor to the President of Sinclair Community College
November 3: Darius Beckham, a former senior policy aide to the City of Dayton’s mayor.
December 1: Carl Kennebrew, International President of the IUE-CWA.

This Hometown Heroes series is part of DML’s Reading Railroad Initiative, which aims to link DML’s communities through literacy. The initiative is dedicated to fostering a love of reading and learning for Black boys and young men. It offers storytelling experiences, curated book selections, signature events, and mentorship from community leaders so that patrons are encouraged to view reading as a tool for self-discovery, empowerment, and lifelong success.
Another aspect of DML’s Reading Railroad Initiative is the Black Men Read–250 in 2025 Community Challenge. DML is calling on Black men across Montgomery County and beyond to inspire the next generation of readers by sharing the joy of storytelling with young children by becoming a “Reading Conductor” volunteer and/or logging their reading. Volunteers can read as a Hometown Hero guest, at one of DML’s Branches, to a loved one, at a school, out in the community, etc., to spark curiosity, foster a connection, and help create a love of reading in DML’s communities. Sign up to read or log reading at DaytonMetroLibrary.org/ReadingRailroad, where additional information about DML’s Reading Railroad can be found.
For more information about the Hometown Heroes Storytimes, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

An Evening with david matthews
2025-04-08 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
An Evening with david matthews, Main Library, Eichelberger Forum, Tuesday, April 8, 6:30-8 pm: matthews will bring his spoken word and latest collection, Poetry Classics, to the Library’s stage. He weaves together imagery, depth, and thought-provoking themes, inviting patrons into the heart of his work. This program will also include a conversation where the audience can engage with matthews. Registration is not required, and all ages are welcome to attend.

Trivia Tuesday
2025-04-08 19:00 (America/Detroit) | OH
Trivia Tuesdays are fun for everyone at The Dayton Beer Company! Get $3.50 DBC Pints every Tuesday with trivia starting at 7:00 p.m. Cheers!
