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Thru August 23 -
Dayton Dragons
vs.
Fort Wayne Tincaps
Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball; Fifth Third Field, 220 N. Patterson Blvd.;
7 p.m.
Catch one of the hottest tickets in sports - see the Dayton Dragons play baseball at Fifth Third Field! For tickets and more information, visit daytondragons.com or call 228-2287.
Thru August 24 -
Dayton Beer Week
Various locations, including several downtown establishments.
The 10th annual Dayton Beer Week continues its celebration of craft beer in Dayton! Several establishments throughout Dayton will host special events throughout Beer Week, including many downtown. Dayton Beer Week is a beer lover's dream and holiday rolled into one! All these events lead up to AleFest at the Dayton Convention Center on Aug. 24. For more details and a full schedule of Beer Week tastings, tappings and events, visit daytonbeerweek.com.
Thru August 30 - Exhibit: Abstracts: Old & New
Fifth Third Center lobby, 1 S. Main St.; during building open hours.
Fifth/Third Center is presenting abstract paintings by Yellow Springs artist Christine Klinger in their Lobby Gallery; additional artwork can be seen on the second floor, Christine’s style is intuitive and expressionistic and her themes deal with issues of the natural world and, specifically, water and our vital connection with it. For more information and purchases, visit www.klingerart.com. Free and open to the public.
Thru September 6 -
Exhibit: Exposition through Art - Historic African American Churches of Southwest Ohio
Dayton Metro Library - Main Library,
215 E. Third St.; call for times.
AAVAG’s Exposition Through Art - Historic African American Churches of Southwest Ohio Art Exhibit will be available at Dayton Main Library, 2nd Floor Art Gallery. The 26 churches honored in the exhibit were chosen for their 75-plus years in existence ministering to their congregations, serving the communities in which they reside, and being civil rights advocates in their cities. 17 AAVAG member artists and invited artists, creating in a wide variety of medium, contributed their creative talents to celebrate the accomplishments and longevity of these churches. 463-2665.
Thru September 18 - Exhibit: Scott Gibbs: Insights
K12 Gallery for Young People & TEJAS, 341 S. Jefferson St.; call for hours.
K12 is pleased to present the exhibition and introduction to the developmental formula from master artist, Scott Gibbs. Scott Gibbs: Insights is the culmination that brings together over 400 works- spanning the start of his creative practice in the early 1980s to the present. For nearly four decades, Scott Gibbs has continuously sought new ways to create diversified experimental form through variant mediums. 461-5149.
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.
August 22-25 - This Week
at Levitt Pavilion Dayton
Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St.;
8 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. all other days.
Bring your picnic blanket, chairs, food, friends, and family and enjoy FREE live music at Levitt Pavilion Dayton! Thursday, August 22, Quiana Lynell infuses her classical training with her gospel upbringing. On Friday, come hear brass quintet, USAF Band of Flight’s Spirit of Freedom. Saturday, it's local rockers Moira and Human Cannonball. On Sunday, the PNC Family Series presents The Greatest Showman Sing Along. For a full schedule and more information, visit levittdayton.org.
August 23 -
Fourth Friday at Kuhns
Kuhn's Building,
15 W. Fourth St.;
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Meet Nucleus‘ new coworking space at the Kuhns Building (15 W Fourth Street - 4th floor). Connect with movers, shakers, engineers and researchers. Check out all of the happenings!
8a Dayton Tech Guide Early Risers (August 2019) - BarryStaff Community Room (230 Webster St)
9a-3:30p Open Coworking - Kuhns
12-1p Launch + Learn: Launch Dayton & Arcade update. Lunch Sponsored by Cross Street - Kuhns
3-6p Social Hour - Kuhns Patio
3:30p Arcade Tour - Arcade
August 23 -
Flanagan’s Toxic Brew Beer Release Fundraiser
Toxic Brew Company, 431 E. Fifth St.;
7 p.m.
Flanagan’s Pub & Toxic Brew Company have been planning a beer team up and release party for awhile. In light of the senseless violence that erupted in our town in the early morning hours of Aug 4, we want to turn it into an opportunity to get some of your hard earned beer budget to the people who really need it. Flanagan’s and Toxic will donate $1 for every pint of the new collab beer sold during the launch party, and Toxic will match it, and the money will go to The Dayton Foundation’s Oregon District Victims Fund. |
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August 23 & 24 -
Paint Parties
Picture Perfect Paint Parties,
123 N. Ludlow St.; 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Come paint the town with us! And have a great time! Painting, Sipping and Karaoke if you’d like. See our website for more details at: pictureperfectpaintparties.com. Call for costs.
August 23 & 24 -
Cool Films Series:
Movie Musical Weekend
Victoria Theatre,138 N. Main St.;
7:30 p.m.
The Victoria Theatre Association's popular Cool Films Series returns for the 2019 season with a summer full of great films. This weekend, come sing along to Moulin Rouge on Friday and A Star is Born (1954) on Saturday. Featuring FigLeaf Brewing Co.’s Blood Orange Blonde Lager and Starcrusher IPA at the lobby bars. Tickets are $7 each, or $39 for a 10-ticket passbook. 228-3630. ticketcenterstage.com.
August 23 & 24 -
Kent Rader
Wiley's Comedy Joint, 101 Pine St.;
Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 7:15 & 9:30 p.m.
Kent's stand-up comedy show is filled with humor on topics the Baby Boomer generation can relate: family, marriage, children, grandchildren, and aging and, because it is clean, stand-up comedy, no one will go home feeling like they need to take a shower. $15. 223-5277.
August 23-28 -
Music & More at
the OE
Oregon Express, 336 E. Fifth St.;
call for times.
Friday, August 23, the OE presents live music from Livid, Mutilated, and Flesh Warfare. Saturday, August 24, check OE's schedule for more live music. On Tuesday nights, give your brain a workout with Live Trivia. Wednesday, August 28, play Live Music Bingo. Call for costs. 223-9205.
August 23-28 - Music & More at
The
Trolley Stop
The Trolley Stop, 530 E. Fifth St.;
call for times.
Friday, August 23, The Trolley Stop presents its Beer Week Red Carpet Event and music from Erica Blinn and Wheel Hoss. Saturday, August 24, it's music from Doug Hart. On Wednesday, August 28, enjoy a little pickin' and grinnin' with the Old Time Acoustic Jam. Call for costs. 461-1101.
August 23-29 -
This Week at the DAI
Dayton Art Institute,
456 Belmonte Park North; call for times.
The DAI presents its latest exhibits, Monet and Impressionism, and Our Century: Dayton Area Collects. Saturday, August 24, take your family on an ARTventure. Sunday, August 25, come Draw from the Collection. Thursday, August 29, it's the next Tiny Thursdays programming. Museum general admission is $15 for adults; $10 for seniors (60+), active military, and groups (10 or more); $5 for college students (18+ with ID) & youth (ages 7-17); free for children (ages 6 & younger) and museum members. Prices include admission to all special exhibitions, focus exhibitions and the museum's collection galleries. Some programs and events may carry an additional charge. 223-5277.
August 23-29 - This Week at
The Barrel House
The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St.;
call for times.
August 23, stop by The Barrel House for Food Truck Friday with World Piece. August 28 is the next Wu-Tang Wednesday. Thursday, August 29, come for the August Wine Tasting and Heedfest X Kickoff. 222-GRWL.
August 23-29 -
Music & More at Blind Bob's
Blind Bob's Tavern, 430 E. Fifth St.;
call for times.
Friday, August 23, hear live music from Stonecutters, Volcandra, Well of Night, and Neurochrist. Sunday, August 25, Blind Bob's welcomes Andrew Adkins. Thursday, August 29, come hear Marijuana Johnson, Blind Scryer, and Dirtbag. Call for costs.
938-6405.
August 24 -
Kayak and Stand Up Paddleboard Rentals
RiverScape MetroPark,
111 E. Monument Ave.; 4-8 p.m.
Kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals will be held on select dates throughout the summer. Inflatable solo and tandem kayaks and inflatable stand-up paddleboards will be available for $15 per hour, per person. Find more info here.
August 24 - Ermal’s Raspberry Launch Party
Warped Wing Brewing Company,
26 Wyandot St.; 12-11 p.m..
Introducing our flagship Belgian Style Cream Ale. But with a twist. Ermal’s Raspberry Ale has a soft, fruity flavor. Clean and fresh to the nose. Deliciously smooth on the palate. Wonderfully light and refreshing. Launch your taste buds to a place they’ve never gone. Available on draught and in 500ml bottles. Bottles are SUPER LIMITED & ONLY available at the brewery.
August 24 -
Family Healing Stage Play
Dayton Convention Center,
22 E. Fifth St.; 3-5 p.m.
Family Healing is an inspirational play about forgiveness. The family is torn apart on every side; sibling rivalry, adultery, gossip, property damage, unpaid loans and so much more. Forgiveness is the key to helping them heal and live prosperous lives. Adults: $40; Children: $20. Get tickets here.
August 24 -
Donatos Movie Night
Fifth Third Field, 220 N. Patterson Blvd.;
6-10 p.m.
Fifth Third Field will be turned into the ultimate movie theatre. Bring a blanket, sit on outfield grass and come watch "The Secret Life of Pets" (PG) on the Dragons' 2,000 sq. ft HD video board. Order a medium or large pizza from a participating Dayton-area Donatos location between
to receive a box top form to claim up to five (5) FREE tickets. Any tickets requested between 8/19 - 8/24 will be placed in will call at the event. Ticket requests for Donatos Movie Night will close at Noon on Friday, August 23. For more information click here. |
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August 24 -
DCDC Presents: Soulfully Funkalicious: All-White Party
Dayton Convention Center,
22 E. Fifth St.; 6 p.m.
Continue the celebration as DCDC kicks off their 51st season with an evening of funk music performed by the Dayton Funk All-Stars Band, a soul food buffet and dancing! General Ticket: $80; VIP Ticket: $120. All white attire requested. More info and tickets here.
August 24-29 - Music & More at
The
Dublin Pub
The Dublin Pub,
300 Wayne Ave.;
call for times.
Saturday, August 24, join The Pub for music from Jay Jesse Johnson Band. Monday, August 26, come for Trivia with a Twist. Tuesday, August 27 is Cigar Lovers Night. Thursday, August 29, Nick Mitchell performs. Call for costs. 461-1101.
August 25 -
Sunday Movies @ Main
Dayton Metro Library - Main Library,
215 E. Third St.; 1:30 p.m.
Dayton Metro Library's popular Sunday Movies @ Main series continues this summer with more out-of-the-ordinary films. All films are free and start at 1:30 p.m. in the Main Library's Eichelberger Forum. This week's film will be Orpheus. For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call 463-2665.
August 25 -
Rally 4 Recovery
Courthouse Square, Third & Main sts.;
3-6 p.m.
The FOA Rally 4 Recovery goal is to unite the people and resources of our community to raise awareness about substance use and mental health disorders, eliminate the stigma associated with them and SHOW that RECOVERY WORKS. 50 Resources will be in attendance! Scotty Mays is the official Rally Emcee! Food Trucks, Live Music, Raffle, and more.
August 27 - Oregon District Spend-a-Thon
Oregon District, Fifth St.;
5-10 p.m.
Come out and support the businesses of The Oregon District! Dayton’s Oregon District is comprised almost entirely of small, local, independent businesses that rarely have the funds to fall back on when forced to close for multiple days. Your patronage directly supports your neighbors most affected by August 4’s tragedy. Come get dinner, drinks, a hat, an album - there’s so much to do, all thanks to our wonderful small businesses and the owners and workers that operate them!
August 28 - 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.
August 28 - Dayton United: Benefit for The Dayton Foundation at Dayton Masonic Center
Dayton Masonic Center,
525 W. Riverview Ave.; 6-11 p.m.
Come join us for a night of healing and unity at Dayton Masonic Live as Dayton United hosts a benefit for The Dayton Foundation with confirmed acoustic performances from Anthony Raneri from Bayside, Vinnie Caruana from Official: The Movielife and I Am the Avalanche, Geoff Rickly from Thursday, Chris Conley from Saves The Day, Joe Anderl of The 1984 Draft and possible others. This is an intimate evening and a chance to join in story and song as we raise money for those affected. $15. Buy tickets here.
August 28 -
AcoustiCoffee Night
Toxic Brew Company, 431 E. Fifth St.;
8-11 p.m.
Every Wednesday, we'll be tapping multiple coffee infused and flavored beers, including our own and from fantastic guest breweries as some of Dayton's most talented and melodic strum and sing for your pleasure. Free admission.
August 28 & 29 -
Distillery Tours
Belle of Dayton, 122 Van Buren St.;
6 p.m.
Distillery tours are an extraordinary way to learn about craft distillation and spirits. The whole experience will give you the chance to see where our spirits are made and includes a sampling of our spirits - all made onsite! Book a tour here.
August 28-September 1 -
The Book of Mormon
Schuster Performing Arts Center, Second & Main sts.; call for times.
This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Now with standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become an international sensation.
August 29 - Unwind Series:
Headshot Happy Hour
Victoria Theatre,138 N. Main St.; 5 p.m.
Looking for a stunning new headshot to update your professional resume or CV? Join the Victoria Theatre Association and The Carrs Photography for a happy hour and a unique session that will help you stand out. Bring a friend with you to enjoy drinks and light bites in the lobby before your session inside Dayton’s historical gem, the Victoria Theatre. Ticket price includes a welcome drink, light snacks, a short mini-session in two theatre locations with two digital negative downloads, and an exclusive discount code that can be redeemed for a full headshot session with The Carrs.
August 29 -
Big Band Nights
RiverScape MetroPark,111 E. Monument Ave.; 7:30-9:30 p.m
Come out for Big Band Nights with The Kim Kelly Orchestra! Bring a lawn chair and your dancing shoes for a great night of music! Be sure to join the free lesson offered by the Dayton Ballroom Dance Club at intermission! Weather Dependent. Free. |
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