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Thru May 5 - Nice Girl
Dayton Theatre Guild,
430 Wayne Ave.; call for times.
In suburban Massachusetts in the mid-1980s, thirty-something-year-old Josephine Rosen has a dead-end job as a secretary and still lives at home with her hypochondriac mother. She started college but never finished, and has settled into a life that doesn’t offer much hope for the future. But when a new friendship at work and a chance flirtation with an old classmate give her hope for the possibility of change, she dusts off the Jane Fonda tapes and begins to take tentative steps towards a new life. This is a play about the tragedy and joy of figuring out who you are and letting go of who you were supposed to be. Buy tickets here.
Thru May 12 - Sylvia
The Loft Theatre, 126 N. Main St.;
call for times.
Middle-aged Greg brings home a dog he found - or rather, one that found him - in the park. With no other identification other than “Sylvia” on her nametag, she’s a street-smart mutt with a mind of her own and no shortage of opinions. Sylvia quickly becomes a major bone of contention between Greg and his wife, Kate. To him, she’s a welcome escape from an unhappy job and a loss of purpose. To Kate, Sylvia’s a slobbering, hairy rival for her husband’s affection. This ingenious take on a twisted love triangle leads to plenty of laughs and revelations on love and marriage... and a dog. Tickets start at $14. Buy tickets here.
Thru May 13 -
Sound the Alarm
This spring, join fellow Red Cross volunteers in more than 100 communities across the country to Sound the Alarm, a home fire safety and smoke alarm installation event. During this nationwide home fire safety and smoke alarm installation event, volunteers across the country will install 100,000 free smoke alarms in high risk neighborhoods in over 100 cities. In The Dayton Area, we have made over 3000 homes safer and together with volunteers across the country we have saved over 520 lives. We are counting on volunteers like you! Here is how you can help: Visit www.soundthealarm.org to register today and commit to joining 35,000 volunteers across the country to make homes safer by installing smoke alarms, replacing alarm batteries and helping families create escape plans.
Thru May 31 -
The Streak
Link Bike Share stations throughout Downtown Dayton.
Can you ride a Link Bike every day in May? To count as a trip, participants can check out a bike from any station for at least 2 minutes. Every participant will be given 1 grace day, or 1 day they are allowed to miss and still be in the competition. T-shirts will be given to any participant that completes the whole month. Other prizes will be given out throughout the month courtesy of Steve Sebolt! You can’t win if you don’t ride, so be sure to start taking trips on May 1! Signups on Linkdayton.org/thestreak.
May 2 & 3 - Annual Spring Choreographers’ Showcase
Stivers School for the Arts,
1313 E. Fifth St.; 7 p.m.
Two performances of Reveal will showcase the work of student dancers along with that of professional dancers, teachers, and choreographers. Featured dancer and graduating senior Kyndall Jone. $10 / $8 for students.
May 3 -
First Timer Climber Friday
Urban Krag, 125 Clay St.; 3-11 p.m.
Swing by this restored church and find yourself blown away by the 10,000 square foot indoor rock-climbing center you’ll find inside! Enjoy their First Timers Friday deal and get a day pass, belay certification, shoe and harness rental all for $30. Take your Friday to new heights! 224-5724.
May 3 - Bloom
The Arts Collaboratory,
100 W. Second St.; 5-10 p.m.
Bloom is an experimental art show featuring two floors of visual and performance art from more than 20 artists from the Dayton-Columbus-Cincinnati region. BLOOM takes place at The Arts Collaboratory, the long-vacant but now-activitated former NBD Bank space in the Leigh Building at Second and Ludlow. 732.5123, collab@daytoncollaboratory.org
May 3 - Artifact Pottery
Clash Dayton, 521 E. Fifth St.; 5-10 p.m.
This First Friday, join Clash as they host artists Jason Goad and Liz Dearth of Artifact Pottery. 259-8986.
May 3 -
First Friday at Front Street
Front Street Studios, 1000 E Second St.; 5-10 pm.
Don’t miss the First Friday of May to enjoy the work of more than 100 artists and artisans. The complex is made of four buildings where one will encounter a combination of painters, printmakers, jewelry artists, sculptors, glass artists, mixed media artists, potters, and more.461-5149.
May 3 -
Pickin' In The Park
RiverScape MetroPark,111 E. Monument Ave.; 6-10 p.m
Head to RiverScape to kick off our FREE Summer Music Series with Pickin’ in the Park! Come out for a great night of progressive bluegrass music with performances by Flatland Harmony Experiment and Kind Country. Be sure to take advantage of our food truck rally McNasty’s, EAT, Nacho Pig, and A Cut Above - Schnitzel & More will be serving. Craft beer is available for sale by A Special Wish Foundation - Dayton Chapter!
May 3 - Nicholaus Arnold Artwork
Dutoit Gallery, 1001 E Second St.;
6-9 pm.
Dutoit Gallery will be presenting the new interstellar works by Nicholaus Arnold. This Dayton native will be showing his pieces from 6-9. 752-4353.
May 3 - Art Opening
Skeleton Dust Records, 133 E. Third St.; 7-9 p.m.
Skeleton Dust Will be hosting an art opening for local artist, Courtney Latta! Music will be provided by Chad Latta for the listening pleasure. Come and experience Courtney’s colorful and mystical work this First Friday. 221-8528.
May 3 - MOMologues
Black Box Improv, 518 E. Third St;
8 p.m.
Presenting MOMologues. Enjoy the very relatable stories and bring your bottle of wine for a night out with your favorite fellow moms. Stay after for a free Improv Jam. Get on stage and take a stab at improv at 10 p.m. $15. 369-0747.
May 3 -
Pure Acoustic V.3
Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St.;
8-11:30 p.m.
Live and without a stereo, Yellow Cab will be hosting their Pure Acoustic V.3 event this first Friday. Listen to music in a completely new way as John Dubuc & the Guilty Pleasures, Whiskey for Kids, Nasty Bingo, and Vivian all play with zero mics or amps - just the power of their own voices. $10. 424-3870.
May 3 -
The Musician's Co-op
Hannah's, 121 N. Ludlow St.; 9 p.m.
The Musician’s Co-op is going down this First Friday with Alyssa Hanson as the host! Stop by for some great sound and great bites from Hannah’s. 18+. 640-1335.
May 3 & 4 -
Annie
Victoria Theatre,138 N. Main St.;
Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 & 8 p.m.
Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including “Tomorrow." ticketcenterstage.com. 228-3630.
May 3 & 4 - Charlie Hester
Wiley's Comedy Club, 101 Pine St.;
Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 7:15 & 9:30 p.m.
Charlie Hester is a musical stand up comic from Danville, Illinois. Her unique outlook on life, witty crowd work and catchy tunes- which consist of rocking out on her electric baritone ukulele and singing off color songs- have delighted audiences everywhere. $10. 223-5277.
May 3-8 - Music & More at
The
Trolley Stop
The Trolley Stop, 530 E. Fifth St.;
call for times.
Friday, May 3, The Trolley Stop presents live music from Dirty Fuss. Saturday, May 4, it's Wheel Hoss. On Wednesday, May 8, enjoy a little pickin' and grinnin' with the Old Time Acoustic Jam. Call for costs. 461-1101.
May 3-9 - This Week at
The Barrel House
The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St.;
call for times.
Friday, May 3, it's May Funky Friday with Cookies and C.R.E.A.M. Bottle Release & Tapping. On Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5, come for An Epic Cinco de Mayo Weekend. On Wednesday, enjoy a pint, Wu-Tang and other unedited hip hop, and $1 off drafts at Wu-Tang Wednesday. Every Thursday show off your music, poetry, comedy, or other skills at Open Mic Night, and this week enjoy a Cutwater Canned Cocktail Sampling. 222-GRWL. |
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May 3-9 - Music & More at Blind Bob's
Blind Bob's Tavern, 430 E. Fifth St.;
call for times.
Friday, May 3, Blind Bob's welcomes Charlie Jackson and the Heartland Railway, Maria Carrelli, and Amber Hargett. Saturday, May 4, come hear Starving in the Belly of the Whale, Moira, and Brother Hill & The Healers. Sunday, May 5, it's 209 Sins, Twany Indian, Rembrandt, Stigmonsta, Goblin Bones, and DJ Starfish. Every Tuesday it's Best. Trivia. Ever. Every Wednesday it's your chance to take over the mic during Karaoke with DJ Nancy. Thursday, May 9, it's Open Mic Night with Brandon. Call for costs.
938-6405.
May 3-9 - Music & More at
The
Dublin Pub
The Dublin Pub,
300 Wayne Ave.;
call for times.
Friday, May 3, join The Pub for Irish First Friday with Mossy Moran. Saturday, May 4, come hear Jay Jesse Johnson Band. Monday, May 6, come for Trivia with a Twist. Thursday, May 9, Nick Mitchell performs. Call for costs. 461-1101.
May 3-9 -
Music & More at
The
OE
Oregon Express, 336 E. Fifth St.;
call for times.
Friday, May 3 the OE presents live music from Linda Prevo Band and Full Circle. Saturday, May 4, it's Superconductor. On Tuesday nights, give your brain a workout with Live Trivia. Thursday, May 9, come for Theology on Tap. Call for costs. 223-9205.
May 3-9 -
This Week at the DAI
Dayton Art Institute,
456 Belmonte Park North; call for times.
The DAI features its latest exhibit, For America: Paintings from the National Academy of Design, as well as Dorothy Height’s Hats. View The DAI's Story in the Experiencenter. May 3-5, find the perfect Mother's Day gift in our Museum Store at One Sweet Event. Thursday, May 9, is the next Tiny Thursdays program for children and their parents or caregivers, also, come hear the Skinner Pipe Organ. 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 3-25 - Exhibit:
DSA Spring Show
The 48 High Street Gallery,
48 High St.; call for times.
The Dayton Society of Artists is pleased to announce its regional Spring Show. All regional artists were invited to submit pieces of any medium to the 2019 Spring Show. 228-4532.
May 3-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.
May 4 -
Free Comic Book Day
Dayton Metro Library - Main Library,
215 E. Third St.; 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Dayton Metro Library joins in the celebration of Free Comic Book Day not only with free comic giveaways while supplies last, but also with Superhero movies all afternoon, Escape Rooms, crafts, an anime marathon and more. Activities are geared toward adults, teens and older children, and everything is free.
May 4 -
Dayton Public Schools All-City Arts Festival
RiverScape MetroPark,111 E. Monument Ave.; 11 a.m.-3 p.m
Join DPS at RiverScape MetroPark for the 2019 All-City Arts Festival. Bring a lawn chair and watch students show off their talent through art, singing and playing musical instruments. From the elementary choir to the Belmont High School Steel Band and the Stivers Jazz Ensemble, there is something for everyone to enjoy. The event is free and suitable for all ages. There will be food, entertainment, an art gallery, face painting and more!
May 4 -
Derby Day
in the District
& Wiener Dog Races
Oregon District, E. 5th St.; 2-6 p.m
Spring is here and that means one thing in the District: Wiener Dog Races! Join us for our 4th Annual Derby Day where we’ll parade our pup costumes, cheer on our favorite weenies, and show off our Kentucky Derby inspired fashions! This is a FREE family friendly event. Celebrate the Kentucky Derby in the Oregon District with games, street performers, drink and food specials, and more, and watch the Derby on any of the TVs in the Oregon District's many independed bars and restaurants. Several businesses will host their own twist on a "derby race," along with other fun activities.
May 4 - Kentucky Derby Watch Party
Mudlick Tap House, 135 E. Second St.; 3-7 p.m.
Place your bets and join us to celebrate the Kentucky Derby “Infield” style! Ladies don’t forget your hat and gentlemen, grab your bowtie! The Mint Juleps will be flowing as we watch the “greatest two minutes in sports”!
May 4 -
DCDC Golden Anniversary Concert
Dayton Performing Arts Alliance; Schuster Performing Arts Center;
Second & Main sts.; 6:30 p.m.
Together, the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company and the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra will present a thrilling performance to honor DCDC’s 50th Anniversary as the region’s outstanding modern dance company rooted in the African American experience. The evening’s performance will consist of three engaging pieces that celebrate the artistry and athleticism of the full DCDC company of dancers. ticketcenterstage.com. 228-3630.
May 4 - A Night of One Acts
Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School, 505 S. Ludlow St.; 7 p.m.
CJ’s A Night of One Acts will be held in the CJ Auditorium. Students will perform in one act plays directed by their fellow classmates. 461.3740.
May 4 -
Abby Cates
PNC Arts Annex, corner of Second and Ludlow sts.; 8 p.m.
From a finalist for So You Think You Can Play the Schuster at 12 years old to one of the Top 24 on “The Voice,” 18-year-old Miami Valley native Abby Cates has been performing for as long as she can remember. Now’s your chance to join her for a night of music, fun, and friends at the new PNC Arts Annex! ticketcenterstage.com.
May 4, 2019-March 2020 -
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 5 -
Full STEAM Ahead with Mister C
Victoria Theatre,138 N. Main St.;
9:30 & 11:30 a.m.
Are you ready for some hair-raising science, toe-tapping music and mind-blowing media? Join Mister C for another fun day of learning in the lab! Mister C is no stranger to finding exciting and engaging ways to explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) in our everyday lives. This world premiere of FULL STEAM AHEAD LIVE will have everyone singing, dancing and learning to the tune of science. Students and teachers will be amazed with this fun and educational series as Mister C uses humor, media and the engineering design process to make the ordinary extraordinary! ticketcenterstage.com.
May 5 -
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: coffee, Bloody Marys, and Mimosas (and craft brews)!
May 5 -
Sunday Movies @ Main
Dayton Metro Library - Main Library,
215 E. Third St.; 1:30 p.m.
Spend a Sunday afternoon watching a cinematic gem on a big screen - for free! This Sunday, enjoy The Southerner. 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. |
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May 5 -
Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Spring Concert
Dayton Performing Arts Alliance;
Schuster Performing Arts Center;
Second & Main sts.; 3 p.m.
The Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra is made up of 94 members from 24 area schools and homeschools. The concert will include a performance of John Rutter’s Mass of the Children, a major work for chorus and orchestra featuring the Kettering Children’s Choir and two soloists - soprano Alaina Saliba and baritone Ian Jones. Tickets can be purchased at the door on the day of the concert, or they can be reserved ahead of time by calling Ruth Reveal at (937) 224-3521, ext. 1118. $10.
May 5 - GRL PWR Arm Wrestling
The Trolley Stop, 530 E. Fifth St.;
6-9 p.m.
Have you heard the 411? PUSH Dayton’s eighth annual Ladies’ Arm Wrestling benefit for Planned Parenthood is going to be all that and a bag of chips... because we are going back to the 90s! Get your girls, decide which Spice Girl you are and join us for the flyest event of the year. Every dollar raised will benefit Planned Parenthood Southwest Ohio. The downtown Dayton center serves all genders in our local community through health screenings, sex education, birth control, STD testing/treatment/vaccines and much more. $20 ticket presale, $25 ticket at the door. 461-1101.
May 6 - Fallen Angels Playreading
The Loft Theatre, 126 N. Main St.;
7 p.m.
From one of England’s wittiest writers comes a farcical 1920s romantic romp turned titillating treat. Best friends Julia and Jane are both in stable - but sometimes boring - marriages. Their lives are turned upside down when a past lover of both ladies plans a visit. Should they be good wives, or give over to remembered passion? Nerves, alcohol and jealousy make for a hysterical reunion reminiscent of the hijinks of “Lucy and Ethel.” Buy tickets here.
May 6-11 -
Dayton Dragons
vs.
Clinton Lumberkings and Burlington Bees
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! The firebreathers take on the Clinton Lumberkings May 6-8 and the Burlington Bees May 9-11. For tickets and more information, visit daytondragons.com or call 228-2287.
May 6-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.
May 7 - IQ, EQ, CQ
Dayton Metro Library - Main Library,
215 E. Third St.; 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Do you know how effective you are as a communicator? Do you understand the impact your CQ (communication quotient) has on your sales, employee relations, morale, personal and business relationships? Dr. Wendy LeBorgne,
renowned speech pathologist and coach of elite vocal athletes, will help attendees understand their own CQ and how different strategies can ensure that a message is not only heard, but understood. A light breakfast will be provided. This event is free, but you must register through the Dayton Chamber via the Events link.
May 7 -
Patio Pounders: Rose All Day
Lily's Bistro, 329 E. Fifth St.;
5:30-8 p.m.
Spring means patio season is upon us and with its arrival, Lily’s Bistro is excited to announce their first Patio Pounders of the season. Held out on the back patio, attendees will be treated to regular Tuesday specials on glasses and bottles of wine, a menu of snacks, and a selection of rose wine samples priced at $3 a piece.
May 7 - Puppies and Pints
The Loft Theatre, 126 N. Main St.;
5:30-6:45 p.m.
Round up your friends, come early for the show and enjoy some beer, complements of Toxic Brew Company, and some furry friends from the Humane Society of Greater Dayton! Present your show ticket in our 2nd floor rehearsal studio to take advantage of FREE beer, music, puppies and prizes!
May 8 - 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.
May 8 -
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!
May 8 -
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.
May 9 -
Unwind Series: Vegan Wine Dinner
Schuster Performing Arts Center;
Second & Main sts.; 6-9 p.m.
Chef Angie and Chef Matt will be preparing unique vegan dishes tailored to the flavors of wines from Michael David Winery. Wine will be available for retail purchase at the end of the night. $65. Purchase tickets here.
May 9 - Volunteer: Bike to Work Day Orientation
RiverScape MetroPark,,111 E. Monument Ave.; 6:30-7:30 p.m
Join the team and help us celebrate at this year’s National Bike to Work Day Pancake Breakfast right here in Dayton! Nearly 600 cycling enthusiasts and 50 volunteers will come together for the region’s largest celebration of biking and pancakes! In this orientation, you’ll learn more about how you can join the volunteer team for this incredible event. A variety of volunteer positions will be available with signup available on site. Free. 14+.
May 9 - Picnic with the PoPS
Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St.;
7-8:30 p.m.
The annual Picnic With the PoPS concert will be held at Levitt Pavilion this year! Food trucks and the CJ Spirit Trailer open at 6 p.m. Ensembles including the concert band and choirs, the string ensemble, Hands in Harmony, Phoenix and Vega will perform beginning at 7 p.m. Guests will hear classic hits and mash-ups of favorite songs. levittdayton.org.
May 9 -
Cat & Nat #MOMTRUTHS Live
Victoria Theatre,138 N. Main St.;
7 p.m.
Hilarious best friends Cat and Nat created a massive online community of moms by sharing their ultra-real and just a bit R-rated dispatches from the mom trenches. From what not to eat a few days postpartum (chicken wings) to the most effective ways to avoid post-partum sex, Cat and Nat’s newest book, Mom Truths is everything no one will tell you about having kids. ticketcenterstage.com.
May 9 - Lung, Elk Manakin, and Debbie de Casio
Skeleton Dust Records, 133 E. Third St.; 7-9 p.m.
Skeleton Dust presents live music from Lung, Elk Manakin, and Debbie De Casio. $5 donation. 221-8528.
May 9-12 -
The Young King
PNC Arts Annex, corner of Second and Ludlow sts.; see site for times.
From the moment you arrive at the Arts Annex, you become a part of the story. What kind of king or queen would you be? The Young King’s courtiers will teach you how to greet the king before whisking you up to be part of the coronation. A naive boy raised by goatherds is discovered to be heir to the kingdom. Treasures and privileges are laid at his feet, but at what cost to others? Journey with the Young King to a land of challenging choices and rich rewards. In this production, the beautiful and tender language of Oscar Wilde joins the intimate, immersive and magical world of Slingsby Theatre Company from Australia. ticketcenterstage.com. |
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