Downtown Dayton Partnership

Third Sunday Art Hop and Market
2024-08-18 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | 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.

Dayton African American Cultural Festival
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)

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
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.

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

SWERK with MVP Dance Fit
2024-08-21 18:00 - 19:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
SWERK with MVP Dance Fit
6:00pm – 7:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
SWERK (Sweat, Work, Twerk) combines current HipHop style dance moves with lower body toning exercises to bring you one Booty-licious bod. A true “lift your booty, love your body” experience. Beyonce’s welcome. No previous dance experience necessary, just come MOVE and have FUN. We can’t wait to SWERK with you! Weather Dependent.

Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
2024-08-22 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.

Summer Film Series: Grease (Singalong)
2024-08-22 18:00 - 20:00 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Get ready to sing and dance along to classic hits with Danny, Sandy and the rest of the Rydell High crew! This interactive screening of the beloved musical “Grease” invites you to join in on the fun with a lively singalong. Relive the magic of the beloved musical “Grease”. Good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they’re now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance? Dress the Part: Break out your leather jackets and don your poodle skirts and relive the unforgettable tunes and dance moves of Rydell High. Whether you capture the cool of a T-Bird or the sass of a Pink Lady, come ready to dance and sing the night away! Grease is the word.
Motion Picture Rating (MPA): PG
Bonus: Dress up in your best Grease themed attire!
Date: Thursday, August 22 at 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 25 at 1:30 p.m. (Sunday’s showtime features an Organ Pipe Skinner concert at 1:30 PM followed by the film presentation at 2:00 PM)
Free for #MuseumMembers ; included in cost of general admission
https://cli.re/72929-summer-film-series-grease-singalong

Cool Cool Cool
2024-08-22 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Cool Cool Cool blends the best of Funk, House and R&B to create a sound that is truly unique. With dynamic female-led vocals, a tight horn section, swirling synths and a rhythm section that lays down a wicked groove, this band knows how to deliver an electrifying performance. When you see Cool Cool Cool in person, you’ll be swept up by the energy of their music and unforgettable live show.
After spending more than a decade traveling the world together with the touring act Turkuaz, the members of Cool Cool Cool decided to team up and form their own band in 2022. Their shared experiences, from playing dive bars to international festival stages, helped them develop a close bond that goes far beyond music. In Cool Cool Cool, this bond translates into a powerful synergy that allows each band member to showcase their individual talents, creativity, and passion.
Cool Cool Cool has been touring the U.S. in 2024 both as a headlining act, as well as the supporting band for Talking Heads members Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew (David Bowie, King Crimson) on their “Remain In Light” tour.

GEST Carts Dayton Ribbon Cutting
2024-08-23 11:00 - 11:30 | Courthouse Square, Third & Main Streets, Dayton, OH, 45422, USA
Join us for the official launch of GEST Carts Dayton!
Two carts will be parked on Courthouse Square during the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m.

Party at the Plaza
2024-08-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Day Air Ballpark, 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH, 45402
Grab your baseball gloves and jerseys—the final tailgate of the summer takes place on August 23 from 5:30-7:30pm! In partnership with Dayton Dragons, Water Street District invites you to Party at the Plaza for free fun with live performances, raffles, outdoor games, inflatables, free goodies and more. Don’t miss out!

Cole Chaney w/ Gem Series Opener Josh Webb and the Home Sown Band
2024-08-23 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Originally from Boyd County, KY, Chaney has since relocated to Lexington and is sure to be the next big thing coming out of Kentucky. At only 21 years old, Chaney’s catalog may be small, but he already boasts an absolute masterpiece of an album in which he proves wise beyond his years.
Mercy, his debut album released in 2021, is a 12-song showcase of Eastern Kentucky, blue collar anthems highlighted by Chaney’s deft lyricism and storytelling. An unknown musician prior to the album’s release, Chaney has since experienced a meteoric rise in popularity and has quickly amassed a growing and dedicated fan base, already thirsty for new music.

Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener Josh Webb & the Home Sown Band
The trio, led by guitarist and vocalist Josh Webb, offers a captivating blend of acoustic-driven Americana music, drawing from country, folk, and blues influences. With an impressive repertoire of original songs that are both well-crafted and diverse, Josh showcases his talents as both a musician and songwriter.

’80s Night featuring Retrobution
2024-08-23 19:00 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Summer Music series
80’s Night featuring Retrobution
7:00pm – 9:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Retrobution is back this summer to bring another epic 80’s party to the RiverScape stage! If you love the 80’s, you definitely won’t want to miss this show. Costumes aren’t required, but highly encouraged! Enjoy singing along to your favorite hits from the glorious decade, dancing, food and more. The RiverScape Cafe will be open and offers hot snacks, cold treats and refreshments. A variety of beer, wine and cocktails will also be available for purchase for those 21 and over. 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.

Rock Night with George Balog
2024-08-23 19:00 - 23:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
George Balog is back behind the wheels of steel spinning an all vinyl set of rock heaters on Friday, August 23rd! No cover, air guitar not provided.

PowerLoad Plays the Music of AC/DC
2024-08-23 20:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Returning to the Yellow Cab Tavern stage, we couldn’t be more excited to welcome the boys of “PowerLoad” to the stage as they play a full evening of the music of AC/DC on Aug 23rd!
Bringing all of the energy and stage presence of the original, you’ll not want to miss this all star AC/DC tribute band comprised of Seth Canan, Seth Gilliam, Justin Roseberry, Patrick Himes, and Brian Hoeflich!
Supporting them, we are very excited to welcome Kings of Pain, tribute to The Police, playing all of the hits!
Cover starts at 8pm, music starts at 9pm and tickets are $9 in advance and $12 at the doors.
**Discounted presale tickets end at Midnight on Aug 23rd.
All ages welcome with a guardian.
Presale tickets available at https://ten-high-productions.square.site/
Yellow Cab’s resident truck, The Pizza Bandit, will be set up and serving through 11pm.

The Enchanted Cottage
2024-08-23 20:00 | Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, OH, 45410, USA
Carrying physical and emotional battle scars from the Great War, Oliver returns home and buries himself in seclusion. When he encounters a kind but unfortunate-looking young woman, the cottage spirits work their magic to spellbind and transform the lovers.

Zumba in the Park
2024-08-24 10:00 - 11:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of Fitness in the Park series
Zumba in the Park
10:00am – 11:00am
AGE: All ages | FREE
Enjoy fun, effective and FREE outdoor workouts under the pavilion! Come out for a Zumba workout with Meghan Millat using dance moves to upbeat music. All skill levels welcome! Remember to bring your own water bottle and towels. Weather Dependent.

Space Three + Two Social Collab
2024-08-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Space Three, 39 S. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Get ready to sweat, throw, and sip! Two Social and Space Three are teaming up for an epic Collab Event! Join us on Saturday, August 24th at 10 AM for a high-energy workout at Space Three, followed by an after-party at 2 Social with axe throwing and a mimosa bar! 🍾🎯💪
For just $40, you get:
💥 A killer workout at Space Three
🎯 Axe throwing fun at Two Social
🥂 A mini champagne bottle and a DIY mimosa bar to celebrate your hard work
Grab your tickets now and don’t miss out on the best Saturday morning ever! Let’s get fit and have a blast together! 🎉✨

Growing Black Business Symposium
2024-08-24 10:00 - 12:30 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Growing Black Business Symposium
Saturday, August 24, 10 am-12:30 pm
Main Library, Bassani Theater Off Third, 3rd Floor
A panel of small business experts will discuss challenges, give insight, and share resources for Black-owned businesses. Patrons can network with local business service providers and entrepreneurs. Registration is required. Adults

6888 Summer Marketplace
2024-08-24 10:00 - 14:00 | 6888 Kitchen Incuabator, 32 S. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us for our final Summer Marketplace of the 2024 season!
We’re excited to support local food entrepreneurs by providing a platform to showcase their amazing products. The 6888 Summer Marketplace offers a vibrant mix of fresh produce, baked goods, artisan crafts, and more. There will be delicious brunch options by Side Piece Soul.
Mark your calendars, and don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support local farmers, artisan food makers, and small businesses with fresh produce or packaged goods.

6th Annual ALS Association Fundraiser
2024-08-24 11:00 - 14:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for an all day affair of the best taplist we can scurry up, including some bangers from the cellar, $1 from every full pour donated directly to the ALS Association, and a raffle of dope prizes from local businesses, breweries, and The Barrel House with 100% of the funds raised being donated. Raffle kicks off at 8pm! Drink up and do good

Experience the Exhibition: Riveting Metal Works
2024-08-24 13:00 - 16:00 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Featured Gallery / Exhibition: Special Exhibition: Riveting: Women Artists from the Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Collection
Make a metal sculpture that is absolutely riveting! Learn the process of hand riveting metal sheets together to create colorful expressions in anodized aluminum and metal wire working. Cut, bend and form your way to fun!
Ages: 18 and up
Cost: $35 members, $45 non-members
https://eventvesta.com/events/75127/t/tickets

Levitt National Tour Presents: The War & Treaty
2024-08-24 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Levitt National Tour presents this magnetic multi-GRAMMY-nominated duo whose exhilarating performances, featuring a sonic blend of blues, gospel, soul, bluegrass and country, is sure to be a season standout.

Safe Money II Release Party
2024-08-24 19:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Safe Money is back with our second release and this time it’s not during a pandemic like our first release was so we can come together at Yellow Cab Tavern. We will be playing a full band set and have asked some of our very talented friends to help us celebrate this new collection of music. Performances from the following:
The Luv Locz NovaP The EmceeKyler Paul
This is an all ages event with doors at 7pm and music starting at 8pm. Presale tickets $12/At the door $15
For presale ticketsVenmo @hiphoptinoCashapp $itshiphoptinoPayPal @hiphoptino

Gem City Roller Derby
2024-08-24 20:00 | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Gem City Roller Derby is a women’s flat track roller derby team based in Dayton, Ohio. GCRD is a skater-owned and operated non-profit that was founded in Dayton in 2006. As a registered 501c3 non-profit organization, all funds raised go directly toward supporting the league and the local community. Dayton’s roller derby league is one of the top-ranked teams in the world.

Yoga
2024-08-26 18:00 - 19:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series
Yoga
6:00pm – 7:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Aleasha with Passaddhi Yoga will lead you in all-levels yoga flow. If you’re a beginner, she will guide you through modifications to ensure you are comfortable to help you to become more familiar with poses. If you’re experienced, she will help grow your current practice. This class is truly for everyone! Weather Dependent.
