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Thru June 1 -
World Series of Comedy
Wiley's Comedy Club, 101 Pine St.;
call for times.
The World Series of Comedy is a stand-up comedy event for comedians of all levels. It starts with weeklong satellite contests all around the U.S. and Canada throughout the year, culminating in a comedy festival we call The Main Event, in September. The festival includes 101 qualifying comedians competing in The Main Event, as well as an entire week of comedy seminars and social and networking events for comics, comedy club managers and bookers from the U.S. and Canada. $10. 223-5277.
Thru June 15 -
Exhibit: There, There
The Contemporary Dayton,
118 N. Jefferson St.; call for times.
Cast silicone sculpture and delicate paintings of desolate landscapes allude to architecture and displacement. Curated by Curator-in-Residence, Jeffrey Cortland Jones. 228-8414.
Thru June 29 -
Works by Kathryn Pitstick
& Carol Culbertson
Fifth Third Center, 1 S. Main St.;
M-F 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Kathryn is a printmaker and long time member of Dayton Printmakers Co-op. She works in intaglio, woodcut, linocut, dry point, monoprint, and screenprinting. Her compositions exhibit delicate details, abstraction and sometimes ambiguity. She has exhibited locally, regionally and internationally. Carol will be displaying her art as well. She is a potter, creating whimsical and seasoned utilitarian pieces. She will also be showing her exquisite hand woven scarves.
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 live music for your week day, RiverScape MetroPark provides the perfect lunchtime destination. Whether it’s meetings, free WiFi, or just a casual lunch break, you’ll enjoy the sights, sounds and fresh air of Dayton’s downtown MetroPark.
Thru March 31 -
Tour de Way
100+ locations along the Great Miami Riverway, including several in downtown Dayton.
Over 100 locations are offering $3,000 in prizes! Tour de Way is a free passport program that lets you explore our region all year long with activities and locations perfect for the adventurer, art lover, aviation enthusiast, beer connoisseur, and everyone else in between. Every location you visit gets you another chance to win amazing prizes like a SmithFly Shoal Tent or an Opus Classico 2 bicycle from Spoken Bicycles. Tour de Way runs from May 4, 2019 to March 2020. Find details here.
May 30-June 1 - This Week
at Levitt Pavilion Dayton
Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St.;
7 p.m.
Bring your picnic blanket, chairs, food, friends, and family and enjoy FREE live music at Levitt Pavilion Dayton! Thursday, May 30, The New Respects kick off the season with their mesh of pop, soul, and R&B. On Friday, The Rubi Girls open for the sweet indy pop sounds of REYNA. Saturday, come dance to the pan-Caribbean sound of Son del Caribe. For a full schedule and more information, visit levittdayton.org.
May 31 & June 1 -
Hello Louis!
Dayton Performing Arts Alliance;
Schuster Performing Arts Center, Second & Main sts.; 8 p.m.
The final Vista to be viewed in the 2018-2019 SuperPops series is that of the work of the endearing Satchmo. Neal Gittleman and the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra welcome guest artist Byron Stripling for a concert featuring the works of Louis Armstrong. ticketcenterstage.com.
May 31-June 2 -
This Week at the DAI
Dayton Art Institute,
456 Belmonte Park North; call for times.
The DAI presentes its latest exhibit, Monet and Impressionism, as well as Dorothy Height’s Hats. Sunday is your last chance to see For America: Paintings from the National Academy of Design. View The DAI's Story in the Experiencenter. The museum will be closed June 3-11. 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.
May 31-June 2 -
Dayton Dragons
vs.
South Bend Cubs
Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball; Fifth Third Field, 220 N. Patterson Blvd.; Fri. & Sat. 7 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.
Catch one of the hottest tickets in sports - see the Dayton Dragons play baseball at Fifth Third Field! The firebreathers take on the South Bend Cubs. For tickets and more information, visit daytondragons.com or call 228-2287.
May 31-June 3 - Music & More at
The
Dublin Pub
The Dublin Pub,
300 Wayne Ave.;
call for times.
Friday, May 31, join The Pub for music from West Awake. Saturday, June 1, come hear Jameson’s Folly. Monday, June 3, come for Trivia with a Twist. Call for costs. 461-1101.
May 31-June 5 - Music & More at
The
Trolley Stop
The Trolley Stop, 530 E. Fifth St.;
call for times.
Friday, May 31, The Trolley Stop presents live music from Jah Soul. Saturday, June 1, it's music from Funky G. On Wednesday, June 5, enjoy a little pickin' and grinnin' with the Old Time Acoustic Jam. Call for costs. 461-1101.
May 31-June 6 - Music & More at Blind Bob's
Blind Bob's Tavern, 430 E. Fifth St.;
call for times.
Friday, May 31, Blind Bob's welcomes Iron Chic, Spanish Love Songs, and The Raging Nathans. Saturday, June 1, come hear Goodnight Goodnight, Sungaze, The Slow Glows, and Dark Machine Nation. Sunday, June 2, it's Seth Gilliam & The Fake News, and The Last Troubadour. Every Tuesday it's Best. Trivia. Ever. Thursday, June 6, hear music from The Helsey Glass Company, Ty Nicks, and Nudist on Strike. Call for costs.
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May 31-June 6 - This Week at
The Barrel House
The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St.;
call for times.
On Friday, May 31, come eat with Momma'z Boyz at Food Truck Fridays. On Saturday, June 1, after the Pride Parade, come have a drink for Pride Day! Tuesday, June 4, enjoy a Belgian Beer Sampling. June 5 is the next Wu-Tang Wednesday. Every Thursday show off your music, poetry, comedy, or other skills at Open Mic Night. 222-GRWL.
May 31-June 6 -
Music & More at
The
OE
Oregon Express, 336 E. Fifth St.;
call for times.
Friday, May 31, the OE presents live music from The Doug Hart Band. Saturday, June 1, come for Michael Locke's CD Release Party. On Tuesday nights, give your brain a workout with Live Trivia. Thursday, June 6, come for Theology on Tap. Call for costs. 223-9205.
June 1 - Science Saturdays: Survival of the Fittest
The Engineers Club,
110 E. Monument Ave.; 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Science Saturdays is back! Join us to learn about health and fitness. A little “healthy” competition should be just what you need to get excited about science. This event is free and open to the public. No registration or tickets needed. Science focuses on elementary grades, but kids younger and older will have a blast! Doors open at 9am for first come, first served seating.
June 1 -
NPC Julie Palmer Ultimate Showdow
Dayton Convention Center,
22 E. Fifth St.; 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
A National Physique Committee bodybuilding, fitness, figure, bikini and physique athlete event. Prejudging begins at 10am; Finals begin at 6pm. Prejudging admission is $15; admission for Finals is $25. juliepalmer.com.
June 1 - Yoga in the Park
RiverScape MetroPark,111 E. Monument Ave.; 10-11 a.m
Fun and effective workouts under the pavilion are part of Fitness in the Park. Center yourself on yoga days with instructor Tori Reynolds and on Cardio Dance with Fit N Fruitful. Wear comfortable clothes and bring water. Classes vary, so check metroparks.org for the specific class schedule. Weather Dependent.
June 1 -
1st Annual Sweet Potato Festival
White House Event Center,
101 E. Second St.; 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
For the first time ever, Dayton’s Finest Bakers & Chefs are coming together to create unique and delectable dishes featuring your favorite ingredient: The Sweet Potato. It doesn’t just stop there - we are featuring the top craft vendors to satisfy your shopping needs! This event's goal is to promote community fellowship with good food, good shopping and lots of happy faces! Bring your family and friends - we can’t wait to serve you! Find more info here.
June 1 -
The Party Before the Parade
Mudlick Tap House, 135 E. Second St.; 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Pride is just around the corner! Join us in raising a mimosa toast celebrating and standing up for the safety and self-determination of the LGBTQ community!
Reserve a seat on the patio to watch the parade with a cocktail in hand (Seating is limited) or join us before the parade and get fueled up for a day of festivities!
June 1 -
2019 Dayton Beer 5K
RiverScape MetroPark,111 E. Monument Ave.; 5-8 p.m
The Beer 5K & 1/4 mile Walk / Tasting is an event that celebrates everything local. Local running, local drinking, and local charities. This event will bring together area microbreweries and the running community to enjoy a fun, athletic event with a relaxing beer tasting after party. The event will be open to the public with options for athletes of all abilities and beer enthusiasts. 5K and 1/4 Mile include the tasting (with the exception of designated driver registrations). For info on schedule, packet pickup, breweries, courses, and other event info, visit our website, beer5k.com.
June 1 - Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus: DIVAs
Victoria Theatre,138 N. Main St.;
8 p.m.
Who is your favorite DIVA? For their final concert of the season, Broadway’s fabulous “Lady of a Thousand Voices” Christine Pedi joins the DGMC as we honor our cherished Divas who have given so much to the LGBTQ community with their music, their strength and their hair!
ticketcenterstage.com.
June 1 & 2 - Farmers' Market & Sunday Hours Season Grand Openings
2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St.;
8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Enjoy the best in-season, locally grown vegetables, fruits, herbs, flowers and bedding plants brought to the Market straight from the field during our seasonal Farmers’ Market. Many local farmers will participate outside every Saturday and inside on Sundays. Also, enjoy the first Sunday of the season at the 2nd Street Market on June 2. The Market will now be open Sundays June through December. 228-2088.
June 1-13 - Exhibit: Historic African American Churches of Southwest Ohio
Third Perk Coffeehouse & Wine Bar,
46 W. Fifth St.; call for times.
Third Perk is hosting this art exhibit produced by The African American Visual Artists Guild. A 24-month calendar depicting each of the churches along with an artist’s statement about themselves and the church is available for a $20 donation. It can be purchased at the venue or via the website at aavag.org. Proceeds from the calendar donations go to support young developing artists along with this and future projects of its kind. Members of AAVAG will be present to meet and greet the public from 2 to 6 pm on Saturday, June 1. 223-7375.
June 2 - 4th Annual Running with Pride 5K Run/Walk
Welcome Stadium, 1601 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd.; 7:30-11 a.m.
Join us for a family friendly 5K run/walk that benefits PFLAG Dayton’s educational programs.
Race Day registration is available (no t-shirt provided). Register here. |
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June 2 -
Sunday Movies @ Main
Dayton Metro Library - Main Library,
215 E. Third St.; 10 a.m.
Spend a Sunday watching a cinematic gem on a big screen - for free! This Sunday, enjoy Dying Laughing (What It Takes to Be a Stand-Up Comedian) (2017). Each Sunday features a different film - from overlooked masterpieces and classics to foreign films, independent cinema and documentaries. Free and open to the public. 463-2665.
June 2 - Brunch! A Food Truck Rally
Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St.;
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The trucks will be providing everything you love at brunch including biscuits and gravy, waffles, eggs many different ways, breakfast meats, lunch options and much more all done with their unique twist! The Yellow Cab will be offering the cornerstone of a any good brunch, Bloody Marys and Mimosa (and craft brews)! 424-3870.
June 2 -
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 2 -
Concertmaster’s Choice
Dayton Performing Arts Alliance;
Dayton Art Institute,
456 Belmonte Park North; 3 p.m.
Dayton Philharmonic Concertmaster Jessica Hung invite two good friends to join her for an intimate afternoon of music by one of the 19th century’s greatest composers of the Romantic era, Johannes Brahms. Guest cellist Cecilia Huerta-Lauf and guest pianist Fernando Landeros join Jessica on stage in the Renaissance Auditorium of the elegant Dayton Art Institute for a beautiful afternoon of piano and strings. 223-5277.
June 2 - Rob Lowe - Stories I Only Tell My Friends
Schuster Performing Arts Center, Second & Main sts.; 4 p.m.
Inspired by the success of his two NY Times best-selling memoirs, Stories I Only Tell My Friends and Love Life, Rob has created an all-new, peek behind the curtain at Hollywood, fame, fatherhood, marriage, and a life lived at the forefront of culture for four decades. From the Brat Pack to The West Wing to Parks and Rec and beyond, Stories I Only Tell My Friends: LIVE! is packed with witty fun and one of a kind insights spanning an iconic career. ticketcenterstage.com.
June 3-7 -
Dayton Startup Week
The Steam Plant, 617 E. Third St.;
see schedule for times.
Techstars Startup Week is a five day, entrepreneur-led, volunteer-run, community-focused event happening in cities around the world. Be sure to register now to get updates on the event! The full schedule of events boasts a packed week of amazing speakers and valuable lessons and tips to take back to your startup. The real goal of the event is not just to educate you but to help you build a community. It’s about celebrating the startup community, welcoming new people, building real relationships, and sharing stories of success and failure. Register and find the full schedule here.
June 4 -
TEDx Dayton Salon: Innovation
The Steam Plant, 617 E. Third St.;
9-11:45 a.m.
Innovation is vital to the future and keeps us moving forward in society. Join us for a half day of enrichment and inspiration from eight local Speakers as they explore the many forms of Innovation; medical, science, technology, business, entrepreneurship, personal passion, virtual reality, and workforce development. Find details here.
June 4 -
Parks & Rec Trivia
Toxic Brew Company, 431 E. Fifth St.;
8 p.m.
LITerally the greatest. night. ever. Treat yo-self to a night of
Parks and Rec Trivia. Grab your waffle-lovers
and Lil Sebastian fans (everyone)
because we’re quizzing you on all things Pawnee. Don’t be an Eagletonian-
in the words of Perd Hapley, “Let’s begin the show by starting it.” Leave Jerry at home.
June 4-27 -
Dayton Jewish Film Festival
The Neon, 130 E. Fifth St. and other locations; see site for times.
The Dayton Jewish Film Festival offers outstanding world cinema that promotes awareness, appreciation and pride to the diversity of the Jewish people and to the community at large. Our goal is to educate and entertain through evocative, narrative and documentary films that portray the Jewish experience from historic to current global perspectives. Find movie titles, locations, and showtimes here.
June 5 - 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 5 -
Troll Pub Trivia
Troll Pub at the Wheelhouse,
216 Wayne Ave.; 7 p.m.
Do you have a bunch of useless knowledge
and absolutely nowhere to put it? Do you love Trivia? Have you checked out our unique and fun format? Join us
every Wednesday
for three rounds of general knowledge trivia,
followed by our extra special fourth audio visual round!
June 6 -
Jalle’ Berry Release
Toxic Brew Company, 431 E. Fifth St.;
5-10 p.m.
Come celebrate with us as we tap the first kegs of Jalle’ for this year. Enjoy this delicious collaboration jalapeno raspberry pale ale with LIVE MUSIC by SaMax from 6-9pm! |
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