Downtown Dayton Partnership

Wellness Fridays at the Market – Sound Healing
2025-01-31 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Detroit) | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Wenches of Wormwood (a 2nd Street Market vendor) is offering a sound healing session. Learn how it is a transformative experience designed to promote relaxation, balance and overall well being. Sound healing uses vibrational frequencies from crystal singing bowls, percussive instruments and chimes to guide the body and mind into a state of deep relaxation.

Jazz Night with Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquino
2025-01-31 19:30 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us for a truly unforgettable evening filled with sophisticated musical performances from Natalie Cressman & Ian Faquino, set in a captivating and sexy atmosphere at The Brightside’s new Sidedoor room. You don’t want to miss this fantastic jazz show with very special guest Eleanor Dakota.
How To Go?
The Brightside (Sidedoor) – 905 E 3rd St, Dayton
Friday, January 31, 2025
Doors open at 6:30pm / Show starts at 7:30pm
All ages (over 21, need ID to drink)
Ticket prices:
$25 Seated general admission$80 Two tickets at reserved VIP TableTicket link: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/…/natalie-cressman-ian…$30 General admission at the door (if available)
About the Artist:
With a voice as cool and crystalline as an Alpine stream, Natalie Cressman draws from diverse musical currents. A talented trombonist, she has spent 14 years touring with Phish’s Trey Anastasio and performing in NYC with jazz greats like Wycliffe Gordon and Dave Douglas.
Well-versed in Latin jazz, post-bop, pop, and Brazilian music, Cressman has released three albums under her name and three acclaimed duo albums with guitarist Ian Faquini, her partner for a decade. Their original songs include 2019’s Setting Rays of Summer, 2022’s Auburn Whisper, and 2024’s GUINGA, a tribute to Brazilian composer GUINGA.
Cressman has received recognition for her trombone skills, earning “Rising Star Trombone” honors in 2019 and 2023 from Downbeat’s critics’ poll.
Her love of groove led to solo albums like Unfolding (2012) and Turn the Sea (2014), and notably Etchings in Amber (2016), a duo album with guitarist Mike Bono showcasing her talent beyond the trombone. The Traces EP in 2017 expanded her reach into soundscaping with R&B and indie pop influences.
Cressman’s passion for groove music coexists with her love of jazz; in 2016, SFJAZZ commissioned her to develop music honoring jazz trombonist Melba Liston. She collaborates with prominent figures like Carlos Santana and Phil Lesh.
Cressman’s talent opened doors to various projects, including salsa and Latin jazz with artists like Edgardo Cambon and Pete Escovedo. After studying at the Manhattan School of Music and joining Trey Anastasio’s band, Anastasio noted her rare musicality, shaped by her family’s musical background. She now explores new musical paths with Faquini, blending jazz and the Brazilian songbook.

Silent Disco Cosplay Party
2025-01-31 20:30 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Silent Disco is hosting a Cosplay party on Jan 31st AND we’re moving over to the Brightside for our winter residency, January through March! Tickets and more details are available at daytonsilentdisco.com KimL will be on the green station with EDM, Sexbox on the blue station with 70s, 80s, and 90s, and John Chapel on the Red station with modern hits! Cover starts at 8:00pm with music starting at 8:30pm on Jan 31st Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the doors We’re offering “Group Tickets” – Save 20% when you bring a group of 10! (Pre-sale only) This show is 21+ Produced by Level Up Productions Location: The Brightside 905 E 3rd St Dayton, Ohio 45402

Polar Bear Express
2025-02-01, 2025-02-02, 2025-02-03, 2025-02-04, 2025-02-05 | Downtown Dayton
Thru Feb. 28 • Polar Bear Express
Routes throughout downtown; call for dates, times, and cost.
Book a ride aboard the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the festive streets of Dayton and to the best bars and restaurants. Reservations required. pedalwagon.com/dayton. 388-3006.

Ice Skating
2025-02-01, 2025-02-02, 2025-02-03, 2025-02-04, 2025-02-05 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Sheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton. While the rink is open, you can enjoy delicious treats from the concession area, including a cup of hot chocolate. Take advantage of fun skating activities, such as lessons, themed skating nights and more. Visit metroparks.org/ice-rink to learn more, find daily open hours, and see a schedule of events. Admission: $7 daily, ice skate rental: $3 daily. Season passes available. Ages 3 and under are free with a paying adult. 278-2607.

Erica Keener and Emily Moores Exhibit Artwork at Sinclair Community College
2025-02-01, 2025-02-03, 2025-02-04 | Galleries at Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OH, 45402
The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present works by Erica Keener in the Works on Paper Gallery and Emily Moores in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery. Erica Keener is exhibiting a collection of paintings made from pastels. Looking to the ordinary and her everyday surroundings, Keener focuses on observing the extraordinary. Her works often feature the sky, landscapes, and other natural beauty, which she hopes the viewer will find a connection to something larger than themselves. Emily Moores’s large scale collage-style installation features everyday materials like paper, fabric, and plastic. Her bright colors and varied textures create a whimsical space for viewers to experience feelings of joy and play as well as centering them in their physical space. There will be a virtual artist talk via Zoom on Friday, January 17, 2025, at 12pm. Visit www.sinclair.edu/artgalleries for details. The exhibitions will be on display from January 6–February 5, 2025. Galleries are located on the fourth floor of building 13 (located at West Fifth and Perry Streets). The galleries are free and open to the public from 8am–6pm Monday–Friday and 9am–12pm Saturdays.

Susan B. Byrnes: Lightness and Weight
2025-02-01 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
A groundbreaking exploration of the paradoxes inherent in the human experience drawing from themes in Milan Kundera’s novel, “The Unbearable Lightness of Being,” Lightness & Weight will feature three new sound and sculptural installations that explore the complexities and dualities of the human condition. The exhibition will include a variety of non-traditional materials including cast iron, tulle, artificial hair, glass, smoke, video, and sound. Byrnes, a sculptor and audio producer who most often uses her work to challenge and reflect on the burdens of sexism and the resilience of the female body, will launch a companion podcast series featuring interviews with women artists across various media and backgrounds. Created through a new partnership between The Co and WYSO 91.3 FM, the flagship National Public Radio (NPR) member station for the region, the podcast will provide an important platform for female voices in the arts, fostering dialogue and community engagement. Byrnes is a Cincinnati-based visual artist whose diverse body of work spans sculpture, multimedia installation, radio broadcasts, writing, and curatorial projects. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and museums across the Midwest, including the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago, the Dayton Art Institute, and the Weston Gallery, Cincinnati. OPENING NIGHT / JAN 17, 2025 Members Preview with the Artist 5-6 pm / Public Reception 6-8 pm

A Zachary Armstrong Curatorial Project
2025-02-01 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Intricate. Intimate. From the heart. The Co presents the reveal of a new project by Zachary Armstrong—an enigmatic force whose work features the ritualistic repetition of symbols and motifs rooted in recollections of his childhood and family, of people and places, of rural Midwest Americana. While the details remain under wraps, we promise a love letter to technical innovation, imagination and memory as a means of connecting. Armstrong lives and works in Dayton, Ohio. Recent solo exhibitions include GNYP Gallery, Antwerp, Belgium (2023); Tilton Gallery, New York, NY (2022, 2018, 2016); Faurschou Foundation, New York, NY/Beijing, China (2022, 2021); and The Contemporary, Dayton, OH (2021); among others. FRIENDS & FAMILY RECEPTION / Jan 3, 2025 / 6-8 pm OPENING NIGHT / Jan 17, 2025 / 6-8 pm

“Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Movie Party
2025-02-02 18:00 - 21:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
You’re invited to an evening of of music, food, trivia, and Dayton Dinner Theater’s famous interactive movie experience with a true classic: Breakfast at Tiffany’s!
Themed Meal: A retro brunch spread by our friends at The BlueBerry Cafe
Themed Cocktails TBA: We’ll definitely have lots of Martinis darling…!
Themed Attire: Hit the vintage clothing store or find a 60’s style cocktail or little black dress to go with your hat and giant sunglasses. Gents, grab a skinny tie.
HOW TO GO? Feb 2, 2025 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH Doors open at 5:45 – Food and live music is available from 6-7 pm – Movie starts at 7 pm. A short intermission for dessert and trivia will start at 8 pm – Movie ends around 9:15 pm.
Alcoholic drinks available for purchase
Tickets $36 – Get tickets here: https://www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/breakfast-at-tiffanys-movie-party Table reservations only for parties of 6 or more, otherwise we have open seating. For table reservations or other questions, please email Daytondinnertheater@gmail.com

An Evening with The Bruins and Emmy Jo
2025-02-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Joui Wine, 117 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
NYC singer-songwriter ‘Emmy Jo’ is teaming up with Dayton’s ‘The Bruins’ for a soulful night of music at Joui Wine. Emmy has amassed millions of streams with her 2021 single, “Yellow Year” and has continually put music out since. The Bruins are a 2024 Dayton Battle of the Bands finalist and have had a busy first year as a band. $10 in advance, $15 day of

Trivia Tuesday
2025-02-04 19:00 | 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!

A Distinct Society
2025-02-04 19:30 | The Human Race Theatre Company, 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
In the tranquil hush of a library that straddles the U.S. – Canada border, life is about to change. When an Iranian father and daughter, separated by the international border, start using the library as a meeting place, the French-Canadian librarian, an American customs agent, and a local teenager find their quiet lives suddenly full of excitement and consequence. Inspired by true events, A Distinct Society is a touching and funny new play about the many things – family, food, art, love, and politics – that can either divide or unite us.
Experience a story of borders transcended by the universal search for connection, proving that even in the quietest places, life can echo with excitement and profound significance.
