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Thru June 9 - Exhibit: Dayton Society of Artists Spring Exhibition
The 48 High Street Gallery,
48 High St.; Fri. & Sat., 12-6 p.m.
This exhibition features Miami Valley area artists in a wide representation of media. 228-4532.
Thru June 16 - Exhibit:
Ray Hassard & Marlene Steel: Urban Landscapes
Dayton Visual Arts Center,
118 N. Jefferson St.; call for times
DVAC presents an exhibit featuring expansive pastels and oils inspired by the stark shapes of machines and buildings in the constantly changing cityscapes of the Midwest. 228-8414.
Thru June 17 -
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised]
The Loft Theatre, 126 N. Main St.;
call for times.
Get ready for a show like no other. It’s an irreverent, roller-coaster ride with the Bard that will leave you breathless with laughter as three incredibly talented actors take on all 37 of his plays in just 97 minutes... with a good amount of creative editing. Part improv-run-amok, part audience participation, all delightfully absurd, this merry mashup for the whole family leaves no funny bone untickled and features a comic troupe lead by one of Ohio’s finest Shakespearian actors. 228-3630.
Thru September 30 -
Music @ Lunch
RiverScape MetroPark,111 E. Monument Ave.; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m
Take your break along the river! With acoustic music Monday-Friday through September, RiverScape MetroPark provides the perfect lunchtime destination. Whether it’s work meetings, free WiFi, or catching up with friends, you’ll enjoy the sights, sounds and fresh air of Dayton’s downtown MetroPark. Weather Dependent.
June 8 -
Taco Truck Takeover
Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St.;
5-10 p.m.
Local gourmet food trucks are turning into taco trucks for just one night! Joining host truck Smokin’ Bee-Bee-Q at the Taco Truck Takeover will be Hunger Paynes Food Truck, The Painted Pepper, The Drunken Waffle, Greek Street Food Truck, Rudy’s Smokehouse, and The Wicked ‘Wich of Dayton. Free entry. 424-3870.
June 8 -
AIDS Walk Greater Dayton
Fifth Third Field, 220 N. Patterson Blvd.; 5:30-7 p.m.
This year’s tri-city walk/run is slated to be the largest HIV/AIDS awareness event in Ohio. The Walk will step off at 6 p.m., which means we will be back at Fifth Third Field to enjoy an evening cheering on the Dayton Dragons vs. the Bowling Green Hot Rods starting at 7. Tickets to the game will be $10, with $5 from each ticket purchased donated back to Equitas Health! Reserve your Dragons tickets here using promo code EQUITAS. Register for the AIDS Walk here.
June 8 -
R&B Hot Summer Music Series: Natural Progression
RiverScape MetroPark,111 E. Monument Ave.; 7:30-9:30 p.m
Natural Progression will take the stage for this installment of the R&B Hot Summer Music Series. Bring a lawn chair for seating and don’t forget your dancing shoes! Weather Dependent. All ages. Free.
June 8 & 9 -
Martinez Plays Gershwin
Dayton Performing Arts Alliance; Schuster Performing Arts Center, Second & Main sts.; 8 p.m.
For this performance of Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F, the DPO is joined by Venezuelan pianist Gabriela Martinez. The internationally acclaimed Martinez made her orchestral debut at age 7. Her interpretations are compelling and her stage presence elegant. The Martinez repertoire extends from the established and enduring classics to contemporary works. $16-65. ticketcenterstage.com. 228-3630.
June 8 & 9 - Michael Malone
Wiley's Comedy Joint, 101 Pine St.;
Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 7:15 & 9:30 p.m.
Michael Malone takes many forms on stage, his intense yet worried persona consistently makes him a crowd favorite. He stands out from his peers with his rubber face, energy, sarcasm and wildly imaginative views on life experiences. $10. 223-5277.
June 8-10 -
Theatre of Sound
Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Ave.; Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m.,
Sun. 3 p.m.
Michael and Sandy Bashaw are bringing their Theatre of Sound Sound Sculpture Concert event to the Dayton Theatre Guild. Come for a unique visual and audio experience. Buy tickets here. $22. 278-5993.
June 8-11 -
Dayton Dragons vs.
Bowling Green Hot Rods
Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball; Fifth Third Field, 220 N. Patterson Blvd.; 2 p.m. Sun., 7 p.m. all other days.
Catch one of the hottest tickets in sports - see the Dayton Dragons play baseball at Fifth Third Field! For tickets and more info, visit daytondragons.com or call 228-2287. |
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June 8-13 - Music & More at The
Trolley Stop
The Trolley Stop, 530 E. Fifth St.;
call for times.
Friday, June 8, The Trolley Stop presents live music from Jericho Thyme. Saturday, June 9, it's Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience. On Wednesday, June 13, enjoy a little pickin' and grinnin' with the Old Time Acoustic Jam. Call for costs. 461-1101.
June 8-14 -
This Week at the DAI
Dayton Art Institute,
456 Belmonte Park North; call for times.
The DAI is featuring a collection of student work at the 2018 Yeck College Artist Fellow Exhibition. Come view The DAI's Story in the Expericenter. Saturday, June 9, get dressed up for the Art Ball, DAI's largest annual fundraiser. Thursday, June 14, is the next Tiny Thursdays program for children and their parents or caregivers. Also on Thursday, come hear the museum's recently restored Skinner Pipe Organ, or come to Draw from the Collection. Suggested admission to the museum is $8 for adults; $5 for seniors and groups; museum members, students (18+), and children/youth 17 and younger are free. Prices for special exhibitions and events vary. 223-5277.
June 8-14 - Music & More at Blind Bob's
Blind Bob's Tavern, 430 E. Fifth St.;
call for times
Friday, June 8, Blind Bob's presents live music from McGuff and the Dumpster Fires, Founding Fathers, and Motel Faces. Saturday, June 9, come hear Jasper the Colossal, Sempervivi, Kerchief, and Stella’s Demise. Sunday, June 10, it's Emory Road, California Jeff, and Ward Son. Every Tuesday, join us for Best. Trivia. Ever, and every Wednesday it's your chance to take over the mic during Karaoke with Nancy. Thursday, June 14, it's Open Mic Night with Brandon. Call for costs.
938-6405.
June 8-14 - Music & More at
The
Dublin Pub
The Dublin Pub,
300 Wayne Ave.;
call for times.
Friday, June 8, join the pub for Steampunk Night and music from MG and the Jazz Court. Saturday, June 9, it's Nick Mitchell. Monday, June 11, come for Trivia with a Twist. Thursday, June 14, the pub welcomes back Nick Mitchell. Call for costs. 461-1101.
June 8-14 -
Music & More
at the OE
Oregon Express, 336 E. Fifth St.;
call for times
Friday, June 8, the OE welcomes Linda Prevo Band and Cycle. Saturday, June 9, come see Psychic Relic and Willie Clark. On Tuesday nights, give your brain a workout with Live Trivia. On Thursday, June 14, stop by for Theology on Tap. Call for costs. 223-9205.
June 9 - Science Saturdays with Mister C: Crack the Code
The Engineers Club,
110 E. Monument Ave.; 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Calling all young scientists
and innovators:
Join us as we explore the wonderful world of science.
These FREE shows will inspire curiosity as children
and families explore amazing science concepts!
June 9 - Zumba in the Park
RiverScape MetroPark,111 E. Monument Ave.; 10-11 a.m.
Come for a great workout with instructors from The Studio Fitness. Wear comfortable clothes and bring your own water. No registration required for this free, all-ages workouts. Weather Dependent.
June 9 - A Toast to Hags & Grape Creek Must Launch
Warped Wing Brewing Company,
26 Wyandot St., starts at noon.
Join us in celebrating our brewmaster and friend, John Haggerty, for his momentous achievement of 25 years in brewing.We are throwing a little party at the brewery, complete with a commemorative bottle release of Grape Creek Must, John’s Barley Wine that he aged in cabernet barrels for 18 months.
12.7oz bottle $11.99. 222.7003.
June 9 - Toxic 5 Year Anniversary Block Party
Toxic Brew Company, 431 E. Fifth St.;
1-8 p.m.
In celebration of its 5th anniversary, Toxic will be closing down Jackson St. next to the brewery to raise funds for We Care Arts. Enjoy live music, djs, food trucks, games, and of course, Toxic beer.
June 9 -
DCDC's Street Beats
Courthouse Square, Third & Main sts.;
5-9 p.m.
Dayton Contemporary Dance Company and DCDC2 will take the stage with local groups Jeraldyne’s School of the Dance, Miami Valley Dance Company, Xclusive Dance Crew, and Dayton Gem City Jumpers.
Enjoy activities in the children’s area, food trucks, and more!
Bring a lawn chair to watch the performances. No coolers or pets.
June 9 - Gem City
Roller Derby
Dayton Convention Center,
22 E. Fifth St.; 5-9 p.m.
Ranked #65 out of over 300 WFTDA member leagues in the world, Gem City Roller Derby’s A and B teams will each take the track in downtown Dayton for a double header. $12-15. |
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June 10 -
Jewish Cultural Festival
Temple Israel Dayton,130 Riverside Dr.; 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Popular Jewish foods, live music, dancing, lectures, children's activities, an Israeli-themed petting zoo, exploration of Jewish life, vendors, and the Oy Vey 5K run/walk will all be part of Temple's Israel's annual Jewish Cultural Festival. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit tidayton.org or call 496-0050 Click here for more details.
June 10 - Dayton Dance Conservatory Presents
Kindness Matters
Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St.; 1 p.m.
We are proud to present to our dancers’ family and friends a special performance culminating all of our dancers’ hard work, dedication, and progress over this past dance year. Dancers will be performing choreography inspired by kindness. ticketcenterstage.com. 228-3630.
June 10 - Live Music
at the Library
Dayton Metro Library - Main Library,
215 E. Third St.; 2-3:30 p.m.
Enjoy music from old-time string band, The Corndrinkers, at the library this Sunday. Free. 463.2665.
June 10 - The Power of Fate: Tchaikovsky's Fourth
Dayton Performing Arts Alliance; Schuster Performing Arts Center, Second & Main sts.; 3 p.m.
The unique Classical Connections format features musical examples and explanation of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4 by Maestro Gittleman, followed by a performance of the entire composition. Directly following is a casual Q&A and an Ice Cream Social in the Wintergarten with a free scoop of Graeter’s. $15-43. ticketcenterstage.com. 228-3630.
June 11 - Brown Bag
Lunch & Learn
Dayton Metro Library - Main Library,
215 E. Third St.; 12:30-1:30 p.m.
David Ze’ev Jablinowitz has interviewed seven consecutive Israeli prime ministers in his role as a journalist covering Israeli history from 1981 to the present. He’ll share historical and current perspectives on the state of Israel in his free presentation, “Israel & the US: Where Politics and Diplomacy Meet.” 463.2665.
June 11-15 -
Dayton Startup Week
The Steam Plant, 617 E. Third St.;
call for times.
Come hang out with the Dayton business community as we host the 3rd annual Dayton Startup Week - a week-long celebration of entrepreneurship!
Build your own schedule by choosing from over 75 unique sessions designed to educate you on all things business, connect you with other amazing entrepreneurs, and inspire you to launch or grow the business you've always dreamed of.
Oh, and did we mention there will be super fun free social events like a Dayton Dragons game on the party deck and a hilarious improv show at Black Box Theater? Register at dayton.startupweek.co.
June 12 - Knit, Sip, Repeat
The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St.;
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Join us each Tuesday for an informal knit/crochet gathering. Also enjoy half-priced pretzels and $1 off 12-oz beer and wine pours all day. For more info, call 222-GRWL.
June 12 - Bingo
Lucky's Taproom and Eatery,
520 E. Fifth St., 9 p.m.
Every Tuesday at Lucky's, stop in and play a few rounds of bingo during the evening. Win prizes while enjoying great beer. Plus, every Tuesday is also Taco Tuesday! Enjoy your choice of meat/fish/vegan options in soft or hard shell tacos. 222-6800.
June 13 - Minority & Women Entrepreneurs' Conference
444 E. Second St.; 7:30 a.m.
This full-day event is designed to provide new and existing businesses with the resources necessary for successful business start-up or expansion. Conference highlights include certification assistance, business networking opportunities, industry-focused workshops and one-on-one sessions with business counselors. Access to the conference includes access to the Techstars Startup Week Dayton. Register for free here.
June 13 - Downtown
Walking Wednesdays
Courthouse Square, Third & Main sts.; 12:10 p.m.
These fun walks feature a different downtown route each week, taking you past a variety of landmarks and parts of our city while introducing you to other downtown workers who like to walk. Start your walk at Courthouse Square. Walks can be self-guided, so you can start at any time. But, if you’d like to walk with a group, plan to depart at 12:10 p.m. Find a route map and schedule here.
June 13 - Magic Male XXL The Show!
Wiley's Comedy Joint, 101 Pine St.;
8 p.m.
Showcasing some of Las Vegas and California’s finest male entertainers, this is the ultimate ladies night out! This 2-hour stage performance has at least 15 costume changes with choreographed acts, as a group and solo. Bring your dollar bills! $25-50. Buy tickets here. 223-5277. |
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