Thirsty Thursday at Corner Kitchen with Tori Lee
2024-07-18 16:00 - 22:00 (America/Detroit) | Corner Kitchen, 613 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Thirsty Thursdays with fantastic Tori Lee! Enjoy curated drinks, plates, and tracks from Tori and the CK team every Thursday starting March 14th! Specials include 9 Artisanal fat washed martinis, $5 off Prime Cuts, $9 small plates at the bar, $5 wine pours and $3 drafts.

History Series: Boss Kett & The Delco
2024-07-18 17:00 - 19:00 | The Dayton Woman’s Club, 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Come hear Mr. Chuck Johnson, one of Charles Kettering’s engineers, discuss the founder of Delco & head of research at GM and what it was like to work for Dayton’s Most Famous Inventor! $10 per person. Light snacks provided. ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE REQUIRED – PURCHASE TICKETS – Members may call 937-228-1124 to pay by check.

Buffalo Nichols
2024-07-18 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
On his second album, The Fatalist, Carl “Buffalo” Nichols does things with the blues that might catch you off guard. There’s 808 programming, chopped up Charley Patton samples, washes of synth. There’s a consideration of the fullness of the sonic stage and the atmospherics of the music that can only come with a long engagement with electronic music. But this is no gimmicky hybrid or attempt to turn the blues into 21st century music by simply dressing it with skittering hi-hats. Nichols’ vision for the blues is of a form of music that’s intimately tied to everyday life in 2024, something that’s reflected not only in the choice of instrumentation, but in the complexities of the songwriting and the gray areas his lyrics explore. This is music that comes straight from the present, and as such, it’s a reminder that the same shit that drove the first blues singers to pick up a guitar is still present behind the throbs of deep bass hits today. The Fatalist sounds unlike any blues record you’re likely to hear in 2024.

The Dayton Jazz Orchestra
2024-07-18 19:00 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of RiverScape Summer Music series
The Dayton Jazz Orchestra
7:00pm – 9:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Calling big band and jazz fans! The Dayton Jazz Orchestra returns to the RiverScape stage on July 18 from 7-9 PM. Don’t forget your dancing shoes! Plus, Gem City Swing will be offering a free dance lesson during intermission. Seating is limited, so we recommend guests bring their lawn chairs. The RiverScape Cafe will be open, and has snacks and refreshments available for purchase. For those 21 and over, a variety of beer, wine and more will also be available. Admission is FREE! The RiverScape Summer Music Series is sponsored by The Jack W. & Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation and Enterprise Roofing. Weather Dependent.

The Quiet World of Edward Hopper
2024-07-19, 2024-07-20 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
June 15–September 8, 2024

Few artists have been able to convey a distinct vision of the world as directly as Edward Hopper (American, 1882–1967). With great clarity, Hopper expressed a deeply personal response to modern life with his enigmatic depictions of urban and rural environments. The everyday, even mundane slices of life and ordinary subjects regularly indicate a psychological state of mind, most often suggesting a sense of isolation or loneliness. He rejected the influences of European modernism to work in a realistic, representational style, and create a uniquely American point of view that expresses his response to living in the twentieth century.
The Quiet World of Edward Hopper, an exclusive exhibition to the DAI, will feature the holdings from the DAI collection, which include a drawing, etchings, watercolor figure studies from his early years as an illustrator visiting Europe, along with the celebrated painting High Noon, 1949. The exhibition will also have key loans from other museums and private collections.

Riveting: Women Artists from the Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Collection
2024-07-19, 2024-07-20 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
June 22–September 8, 2024

Riveting presents extraordinary art by contemporary women artists drawn from the major, private collection of Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell. This bold exhibition expresses the collector’s personal interest in finding emergent artistic voices and powerful artistic statements that speak to prominent social issues of the day, including those relating to LGBTQ+ communities and reproductive rights. All major media are included: paintings, sculptures, works on paper, photographs and textiles, and themes range from humorous and irreverent to thought-provoking.
Internationally recognized artists include Cindy Sherman, Kiki Smith, Ana Mendieta and many others, featured alongside under-recognized and local artists. One of the highlights will be Carolee Shneemann’s Interior Scroll (1974/75), a groundbreaking achievement of feminist art that remains relevant and controversial to this day.

Blind Rage Records 4 Year Anniversary Bash
2024-07-19 - 2024-07-20 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Come to Yellow Cab Tavern on July 19 and 20 to celebrate Blind Rage Records 4 year anniversary! Featuring midwest hardcore legends Negative Approach, Zero Boys & The Crosses with a crop of modern up and coming punk hardcore bands.

Lineup:

Friday July 19thNegative Approach (Detroit) Colossal Man (Fort Wayne) Speed Plans (Pittsburgh) Peace Talks (Pittsburgh)Buthcher’s Dog (Cincinnati) Last Gasp (Cleveland) Hell Is Here (Columbus) Locked Up (Dayton)

Saturday at July 20thZero Boys (Indianapolis) The Crosses (Milwaukee) So Automatic (New Bedford) Flesh Commodity (Chicago) Parasitic Twins (Fort Wayne) Body Farm (OH/PA) Minority Threat (Cleveland) Small Steps (Lexington) Slutbomb (Cincinnati) Piss Flowers (Cincinnati)Wounded Paw (Dayton/Toronto

Purchase 2 day tickets at:https://blindragerecords.limitedrun.com/…/798838-blind…
1 day ticket at:
https://blindragerecords.limitedrun.com/…/786806-blind..

Techie Camp
2024-07-19 09:00 - 16:00 | 120 W. Second St., Suite 611, 120 W. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Students unleash their powers of creativity at Techie Camp, a dynamic week-long program. As students immerse themselves in the ever-evolving world of technology, they engage in hands-on, interactive activities, allowing them to flex their creative strength and explore the “T” in STEM. Students walk away brimming with pride and an array of TECH CORPS swag to celebrate their achievements.
Techie Camp is FREE and available to any Dayton, Ohio middle school student. Students may select App Development Camp (July 8-12) and/or Retro Programming Camp (July 15-19).
App Development allows students to go beyond the app store from consumer to inventor. With the power of innovation in the palm of their hands, Students bridge the physical world to the digital world. Students harness app development tools to build meaningful apps you may one day download on your phone.
In Retro Programming, old school gets a fresh makeover! Students bring a new twist to iconic games like Pong, PacMan, and MarioKart. With MakeCode Arcade, they dive into basic game design concepts to craft games they can download onto handheld consoles.
https://techcorps.org/techiecampb2b/

Exhibit: Katherine Kadish & David Leach: Crossroads
2024-07-19 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-07-20 11:00 - 18:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present new and recent work by two of the area’s most esteemed artists, each and together exploring recent “crossroads” in their lives. The exhibition will feature Kadish’s evocative monotype and painted colorscapes paired with Leach’s abstracted landscape, architecture, and interior drawings and prints; as well as two new monotypes the artists created collaboratively for the exhibition.
Both artists have exhibited widely and are featured in prominent public and private collections all over the world. Kadish is based in Yellow Springs and often collaborates with Lisa Mackie, Master Prints, NY. Leach is based in Dayton, is Emeritus Professor, Wright State University, and an active member of the Dayton Printmakers Co-op.
In conjunction with the exhibition, a selection of monotypes and prints by the artists will be available for purchase in The CoSHOP Pop-up Print Shop.

Exhibit: Andy Snow: Time Mends, Space Blends
2024-07-19 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-07-20 11:00 - 18:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Contemporary Dayton presents a series of blended photographs from the Flood of 1913 and present day Dayton, Ohio by Dayton-based artist, Andy Snow.
Exhibit on display through August 10.

Exhibit: Tess Cortés: Vanishing Point
2024-07-19 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-07-20 11:00 - 18:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Using digitized family movies, photographs, and computer-generated 3D models of heirloom objects, Cortés invites viewers to contemplate the intersection of memory, perception, and the passage of time. Both recollection and imagination, Vanishing Point’s never-ending scroll along the screen symbolizes the convergence of past and present.
In conjunction with the exhibition, the artist has also produced a limited edition video print available for purchase in The CoSHOP Pop-up Print Shop.
Tess Cortés is an award-winning Dayton-based digital media artist and Instructor of Motion Design at the Modern College of Design, Kettering.
Work on display through August 10, 2024.

Exhibit: Part of a Whole: 1/2
2024-07-19 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-20 12:00 - 17:00 | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
PART OF A WHOLE: 1/2
DSA’S ANNUAL MEMBERS SHOW
The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) is thrilled to present PART OF A WHOLE: 1/2, the first segment of our annual members’ exhibition. This unique two-part event showcases the diverse and vibrant talents of our member artists, encompassing a wide range of mediums, techniques, and styles.
We are honored to have Marsha Pippenger, past president of the DSA, as our juror for this exhibition and this year, DSA has divided the annual members’ exhibition into two parts to ensure all members have the opportunity to present their best work. We are excited to see the incredible variety and quality of art that will be on display, and make sure to come back on August 2nd for another unique members exhibition!
PART OF A WHOLE: 1/2 runs from Friday, July 5th to Saturday, July 27th. Our gallery is open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with additional viewing times available by appointment (email info@daytondsa.org to schedule).

JAM Foodie Tour
2024-07-19 15:00 - 18:00 | Sueno, 607 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
JAM Foodie Tours are currently walking, talking, and eating on select Fridays and Saturdays in June and July @3:00p starting at Sueño. Every tour varies slightly, but aims to be wrapping up around 5:30-6:00p. Tickets are $100 per person.

JAM Foodie Tours strives to create a unique, communal culinary experience that feeds your mind and belly. Experience our local community while sharing food, exploring culture, and discovering history. Our goal is to create a business that supports and grows the fantastic food and culinary operations in Dayton, as well as enhance the economic development of the streets where we will walk and eat.

What’s Included

Tour guide
Scenic walking route
6-ish samples of food and/or drinks at various establishments in and around the Oregon District.
Education and history about the places we eat at and some of the places we walk by.

Friday Patio Party at the Neon
2024-07-19 17:30 - 19:30 | THE NEON, United States
We kick off our patio parties on Friday, July 19, and our first host is President & CEO of The Dayton Art Institute– Michael Roediger! Michael is a big supporter of THE NEON, and his willingness & enthusiasm for us to create a partnership with DAI for our Exhibition On Screen series has helped to create one of our most successful collaborations! Thank you, Michael Roediger– we’ll see you on the patio!

July 19 – 5:30-7:30!

And thanks to Sharon D. White & Ann Willey McDonough for coordinating all the details and hosts for our patio parties…and to Russell Total Wealth and Wellness for their generous sponsorship!

Declare Dayton
2024-07-19 18:00 - 21:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Declare Dayton
6:00pm – 9:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
Declare Dayton is a celebration of community, faith and unity all across the Dayton region! Join us on July 19th for an evening of joy and family fun with food trucks and festivities from 6-7pm before a worship celebration under the tent at 7pm highlighting the diverse cultures and genres of our city. The bands will feature musicians from all across the Miami Valley as well as a city-wide gospel choir–all are invited to join in this celebration! Weather Dependent.

Crime Scene Crack-Up presented by Mayhem & Mystery
2024-07-19 19:00 | Spaghetti Warehouse, 36 W. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Sara Bounasera and Mick Tailor lead a crackpot team of crime scene technicians that investigate details and hunt down perpetrators. Do they always play by the rules? When a crime hits close to home will they be able put aside their emotions and solve it? Or will you be able to solve it for them?
Performances are Monday evenings plus one Friday each month at the Spaghetti Warehouse in Downtown Dayton, Ohio. Three course dinner and interactive mystery show costs $39.95 plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required. Please call the Spaghetti Warehouse at 937.461.3913 to make reservations.

Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience
2024-07-19 19:00 | Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Grammy-winner Terrance Simien takes his audiences on a multicultural tour of the world inspired the many countries he’s visited on tour which have informed his musical language. He creates a hypnotic blend of New Orleans funk-reggae-flavored-world-blues-American zydeco roots music that beckons you to your feet and into the groove. Leading his Zydeco Experience band, Simien has become one of the most respected and accomplished artists in American roots music today. He and his band mates have performed over 7000 concerts, toured millions of miles to over 45 countries during their eventful career.

The Motel Beds
2024-07-19 20:30 - 23:30 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
You’re invited to a very special event: Motel Beds – 10-Year Reunion Show – with special guests Human Cannonball & Wreck League! The Motel Beds are a phenomenon of Dayton DIY creativity and one of the city’s most compelling acts. The band emerged in the early aughts as a songwriting duo of PJ Paslosky and Tommy Cooper, who had performed with numerous bands during their formative years and under several monikers as a pair. 7:30 PM Doors, 8:30 PM Show. All ages welcome. Pre-sale: $15 at https://www.venuepilot.co/events/106131/orders/new#/ Day of show: $20.

Dragons 5K
2024-07-20 08:00 | Day Air Ballpark, 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH, 45402
Registration is OPEN for the 2024 Dragons 5K presented by Orthopedic Associates! Join us for this year’s race on July 20, 2024 at 8AM.
The race is only $35 for adults and youth 17 and under can sign up for only $20. Participant will receive the Dragons 5K T-Shirt, finisher’s medal, Dragons hat, and four (4) lawn tickets to a game this summer!
Sign up before the price goes up on July 13!
Compete as an individual or sign your group up to compete for great prizes like a catered suite to a Dragons game in 2025!
Register for the 2024 Dragons 5K Here

Columbus Iris Society at the Market
2024-07-20 09:00 - 15:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Visit the Columbus Iris Society at the 2nd Street Market. They will have many heirlooms iris rhizomes for sale with pictures to show many of this favorite perennial.

Yoga in the Park
2024-07-20 10:00 - 11:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of Fitness in the Park series
Yoga in the Park
10:00am – 11:00am
AGE: All ages | FREE
Enjoy fun, effective and FREE outdoor workouts under the pavilion! Center yourself on yoga days with Tori Reynolds of Speakeasy Yoga. Remember to bring your own mat, water bottle and towels. Weather Dependent.

Gem City Comic Con
2024-07-20 10:00 - 17:00 | OH
We are a handful of enthusiasts with a passion for art, fiction and comic books. We value learning, community, and shared experience. With the help of family, friends and great number of attendees the Gem City Comic Con has grown, without sacrificing the core that made it fun.
For all your Comic Con questions please feel free to visit their website to get the most up to date information and stay connected to everything that is going on. https://www.gemcitycomiccon.com/
