BECAUSE THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING GOING ON... BE DOWNTOWN.

The Greater Dayton RTA’s new circulator shuttle bus, The Flyer, makes it easier than ever to get around downtown and enjoy the city this summer!

The Flyer’s eco-friendly hybrid buses provide free, fast connections by running on a continuous loop between the University of Dayton area and downtown’s RiverScape MetroPark with dozens of stops in between. Buses arrive at each stop in 10 minutes or less, offering easy access to offices, dining, entertainment, parks, hotels, parking, festivals and events, and much more.

For a route map, schedules, and more information, visit iriderta.org/TheFlyer.

Summer fun starts here, and this event guide is your gateway to exploring everything your city has to offer! The listings here highlight some of the biggest and best downtown events, but there’s so much more going on all the time.

The Downtown Dayton Partnership also publishes new activities every day on the DowntownDayton.org website. Be sure to check out the online calendar for events, and use the maps, business directories, and EasyPark guides to plan your next downtown Dayton adventure!

summer fun every day of the weekBECAUSE THE OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS... BE DOWNTOWN.In addition to special events, there are museums, sporting venues, galleries, markets, and other attractions offering fun all summer (or all year) long! Use our website at DowntownDayton.org to locate these attractions; look up their scheduled events; and find parking, shopping, and dining options nearby:

BECAUSE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS OUT... BE DOWNTOWN.

Downtown Housing Tour • May 11Find out why downtown is still the hottest real estate market in the region. Check out downtown apartments and condos, and get a sneak peek of some new housing development projects on this free tour. New this year: Don’t miss special tours, a downtown residents panel discussion, and more!Sponsored by: DP&L, Vectren, WHIO-TV, and the Greater Dayton RTA

the great dayton Adventure Race • June 1Team up for the Great Dayton Adventure Race! The competitive division will race against the clock to find clues throughout downtown to win cash. Or go for a more relaxed, non-competitive scavenger hunt and enter to win raffle prizes. After the race, don’t miss the Adventure Race Block Party in the Oregon District. Sponsored by: DP&L, Key-Ads, WHIO-TV, and Channel 999

Art in the City • August 2The juried art exhibition that places local artists’ work in downtown businesses returns. The kickoff event on August’s First Friday will feature live performances, art-making stations, demonstrations, and more during this free festival celebrating all the arts.Sponsored by: DP&L, WHIO-TV, the Jack W. and Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation of The Dayton Foundation, and the Ohio Arts Council

The Square Is Where • may-september weekdays at lunchDon’t forget you can enjoy summer fun weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Courthouse Square during The Square Is Where free lunchtime entertainment, including bands, games, trivia, food vendors, and more. Find the current schedule at DowntownDayton.org. Presented by: Downtown Dayton Partnership and Montgomery County

2nd Street Market • 600 E. Second St., (937) 228-2088, metroparks.org/localfood Sunday hours return in June!

America’s Packard Museum • 420 S. Ludlow St., (937) 226-1710, americaspackardmuseum.org

The Contemporary Dayton • 118 N. Jefferson St., (937) 224-3822, thecontemporarydayton.org

Cool films series • Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., (937) 228-3630, victoriatheatre.com Special attractions, classic and modern titles, adult beverages - and the Mighty Wurlitzer is back! July 12 & 14, 19-20, Aug. 16-17, 23-24, Sept. 8

The Dayton Art Institute • 456 Belmonte Park North, (937) 223-4278, daytonartinstitute.orgThe DAI turns 100 this year! Celebrate its centennial with special programs and exhibits all year long!

Dayton Dragons Baseball • Fifth Third Field, 220 N. Patterson Blvd., (937) 228-2287, daytondragons.com Root, root, root for the home team during the Dragons’ 20th season!

Dayton History • Old Courthouse, Third & Main streets, and Carillon Historical Park, 1000 Carillon Blvd., (937) 293-2841, daytonhistory.org

Dayton International Peace Museum • 208 W. Monument Ave., (937) 227-3223, daytonpeacemuseum.org

Dayton metro library • 215 E. Third St., (937) 463-BOOK, daytonmetrolibrary.org Dozens of programs, reading clubs, and more all summer long.

K12 Gallery & TEJAS • 341 S. Jefferson St., (937) 461-5149, k12gallery.org

Levitt Pavilion Dayton • 134 S. Main St., levittdayton.org Levitt Pavilion’s second season brings 50 free concerts downtown.

Link: Dayton Bike Share • linkdayton.org, 27 stations throughout downtown

PNC Arts Annex • 46 W. Second St., (937) 228-3630, victoriatheatre.com Downtown’s newest performing arts venue hosts a wide variety of workshops, classes, and performances.

RiverScape MetroPark • 111 E. Monument Ave., (937) 278-2607, metroparks.org/riverscape Enjoy Music @ Lunch weekdays this summer. For available bikes, child accessories, and pricing information, visit metroparks.org/rentals. Interested in weekday group rentals? Call (937) 277-4359.

RiverScape River Run • (937) 275-7275, metroparks.org/river-run Take advantage of on-river floats, kayaking, and other fun river programming.

New this year: Ride The free Flyer!

DP&L Summer in the City Special Events

BE CONNECTED TO YOUR DOWNTOWN

Downtown Dayton is home to the region’s best restaurants, boutique shops, museums and art galleries, breweries and pubs, performing arts venues, theaters, and so much more.

Grab a printed Find It Downtown guide from downtown businesses, news boxes, and elsewhere downtown, or use the website – DowntownDayton.org – to locate downtown businesses and attractions, plus maps, parking, events, downtown news, and more.

@DowntownDayton

DowntownDayton.org937.224.1518

More downtown events are added to our online calendar every day. Sign up for our weekly “e-vents” newsletter and never miss a moment of fun.

Visit DowntownDayton.org/subscribe to sign up.

Locate your business downtown and be steps away from all the best summer fun! Start the search for your business’ new downtown home with our free and confidential Site Seeker program at DowntownDayton.org.

BE DOWNTOWN.

BECAUSE YOU SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES

BE IN THE KNOWBE STEPSAWAY

a program of: Sponsored BY:

BE DOWNTOWN.

2019 Events & Activities guide

SUPPORTING SPONSORS:

BECAUSE THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING GOING ON... BE DOWNTOWN.

The Greater Dayton RTA’s new circulator shuttle bus, The Flyer, makes it easier than ever to get around downtown and enjoy the city this summer!

The Flyer’s eco-friendly hybrid buses provide free, fast connections by running on a continuous loop between the University of Dayton area and downtown’s RiverScape MetroPark with dozens of stops in between. Buses arrive at each stop in 10 minutes or less, offering easy access to offices, dining, entertainment, parks, hotels, parking, festivals and events, and much more.

For a route map, schedules, and more information, visit iriderta.org/TheFlyer.

Summer fun starts here, and this event guide is your gateway to exploring everything your city has to offer! The listings here highlight some of the biggest and best downtown events, but there’s so much more going on all the time.

The Downtown Dayton Partnership also publishes new activities every day on the DowntownDayton.org website. Be sure to check out the online calendar for events, and use the maps, business directories, and EasyPark guides to plan your next downtown Dayton adventure!

summer fun every day of the weekBECAUSE THE OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS... BE DOWNTOWN.In addition to special events, there are museums, sporting venues, galleries, markets, and other attractions offering fun all summer (or all year) long! Use our website at DowntownDayton.org to locate these attractions; look up their scheduled events; and find parking, shopping, and dining options nearby:

BECAUSE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS OUT... BE DOWNTOWN.

Downtown Housing Tour • May 11Find out why downtown is still the hottest real estate market in the region. Check out downtown apartments and condos, and get a sneak peek of some new housing development projects on this free tour. New this year: Don’t miss special tours, a downtown residents panel discussion, and more!Sponsored by: DP&L, Vectren, WHIO-TV, and the Greater Dayton RTA

the great dayton Adventure Race • June 1Team up for the Great Dayton Adventure Race! The competitive division will race against the clock to find clues throughout downtown to win cash. Or go for a more relaxed, non-competitive scavenger hunt and enter to win raffle prizes. After the race, don’t miss the Adventure Race Block Party in the Oregon District. Sponsored by: DP&L, Key-Ads, WHIO-TV, and Channel 999

Art in the City • August 2The juried art exhibition that places local artists’ work in downtown businesses returns. The kickoff event on August’s First Friday will feature live performances, art-making stations, demonstrations, and more during this free festival celebrating all the arts.Sponsored by: DP&L, WHIO-TV, the Jack W. and Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation of The Dayton Foundation, and the Ohio Arts Council

The Square Is Where • may-september weekdays at lunchDon’t forget you can enjoy summer fun weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Courthouse Square during The Square Is Where free lunchtime entertainment, including bands, games, trivia, food vendors, and more. Find the current schedule at DowntownDayton.org. Presented by: Downtown Dayton Partnership and Montgomery County

2nd Street Market • 600 E. Second St., (937) 228-2088, metroparks.org/localfood Sunday hours return in June!

America’s Packard Museum • 420 S. Ludlow St., (937) 226-1710, americaspackardmuseum.org

The Contemporary Dayton • 118 N. Jefferson St., (937) 224-3822, thecontemporarydayton.org

Cool films series • Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., (937) 228-3630, victoriatheatre.com Special attractions, classic and modern titles, adult beverages - and the Mighty Wurlitzer is back! July 12 & 14, 19-20, Aug. 16-17, 23-24, Sept. 8

The Dayton Art Institute • 456 Belmonte Park North, (937) 223-4278, daytonartinstitute.orgThe DAI turns 100 this year! Celebrate its centennial with special programs and exhibits all year long!

Dayton Dragons Baseball • Fifth Third Field, 220 N. Patterson Blvd., (937) 228-2287, daytondragons.com Root, root, root for the home team during the Dragons’ 20th season!

Dayton History • Old Courthouse, Third & Main streets, and Carillon Historical Park, 1000 Carillon Blvd., (937) 293-2841, daytonhistory.org

Dayton International Peace Museum • 208 W. Monument Ave., (937) 227-3223, daytonpeacemuseum.org

Dayton metro library • 215 E. Third St., (937) 463-BOOK, daytonmetrolibrary.org Dozens of programs, reading clubs, and more all summer long.

K12 Gallery & TEJAS • 341 S. Jefferson St., (937) 461-5149, k12gallery.org

Levitt Pavilion Dayton • 134 S. Main St., levittdayton.org Levitt Pavilion’s second season brings 50 free concerts downtown.

Link: Dayton Bike Share • linkdayton.org, 27 stations throughout downtown

PNC Arts Annex • 46 W. Second St., (937) 228-3630, victoriatheatre.com Downtown’s newest performing arts venue hosts a wide variety of workshops, classes, and performances.

RiverScape MetroPark • 111 E. Monument Ave., (937) 278-2607, metroparks.org/riverscape Enjoy Music @ Lunch weekdays this summer. For available bikes, child accessories, and pricing information, visit metroparks.org/rentals. Interested in weekday group rentals? Call (937) 277-4359.

RiverScape River Run • (937) 275-7275, metroparks.org/river-run Take advantage of on-river floats, kayaking, and other fun river programming.

New this year: Ride The free Flyer!

DP&L Summer in the City Special Events

BE CONNECTED TO YOUR DOWNTOWN

Downtown Dayton is home to the region’s best restaurants, boutique shops, museums and art galleries, breweries and pubs, performing arts venues, theaters, and so much more.

Grab a printed Find It Downtown guide from downtown businesses, news boxes, and elsewhere downtown, or use the website – DowntownDayton.org – to locate downtown businesses and attractions, plus maps, parking, events, downtown news, and more.

@DowntownDayton

DowntownDayton.org937.224.1518

More downtown events are added to our online calendar every day. Sign up for our weekly “e-vents” newsletter and never miss a moment of fun.

Visit DowntownDayton.org/subscribe to sign up.

Locate your business downtown and be steps away from all the best summer fun! Start the search for your business’ new downtown home with our free and confidential Site Seeker program at DowntownDayton.org.

BE DOWNTOWN.

BECAUSE YOU SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES

BE IN THE KNOWBE STEPSAWAY

a program of: Sponsored BY:

BE DOWNTOWN.

2019 Events & Activities guide

SUPPORTING SPONSORS:

2019 DP&L Summer in the City Event HIGHLIGHTSBE WHERE ALL THE FUN IS THIS SUMMER... BE DOWNTOWN. Downtown’s your destination for festivals, food, art, music, shows, shops, and everything that makes summer fun! Here is

just a slice of what’s happening in your city. Visit DowntownDayton.org for details and even more events and activities, and to subscribe to the weekly “e-vents” email newsletter.

mayOngoing thru May 5 Nice Girl Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Ave., daytontheatreguild.org Ongoing thru May 12 Sylvia The Loft Theatre, humanracetheatre.org Ongoing thru June 2 exhibit: For America: Paintings from the National Academy of Design The Dayton Art Institute, daytonartinstitute.orgOngoing thru June 23 exhibit: Dorothy Height’s hats The Dayton Art Institute, daytonartinstitute.orgMay 2 unwind series: techno Yoga PNC Arts Annex, victoriatheatre.com may 3 First Friday Downtown Dayton, DowntownDayton.orgmay 3 Pickin’ in the Park RiverScape MetroPark, Enjoy live bluegrass music, craft beer, food trucks, and more, metroparks.orgmay 3 & 4 Annie Dare to Defy Productions, Victoria Theatre, ticketcenterstage.comMAY 3-25 TEJAS Teen End of Year Portfolio Exhibition & HAALO / MCJC Schools Student Art Show, Max May Holocaust Exhibition K12 Gallery & TEJAS, k12tejasgallery.commay 3-june 15 exhibit: There, There: John Dickinson & Shona Macdonald The Contemporary Dayton, thecontemporarydayton.orgmay 4 derby day in the district Oregon District, Enjoy the Running of the Wieners dachshund race and other family-friendly activities, then find a spot to watch the Kentucky Derby! theoregondistrict.orgmay 4 Dayton Public Schools All City Arts Festival RiverScape MetroPark, Music, art and food, featuring the talents of area elementary, middle and high school students, metroparks.orgMay 4 DCDC Golden Anniversary Gala Concert Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Schuster Center, ticketcenterstage.comMay 4 Abby Cates PNC Arts Annex, victoriatheatre.com MAY 4, 11, 18, & 25 adult Saturday Watercolor Painting Class K12 Gallery & TEJAS, k12tejasgallery.com May 5 Brunch: A Food truck rally Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St., yellowcabfoodtrucks.com May 5 DYPO Spring Concert Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, Schuster Center, daytonperformingarts.orgMay 5, 12, & 19 Sunday Movies @ Main Dayton Metro Library, daytonmetrolibrary.org May 6 Fallen Angels Playreading The Loft Theatre, humanracetheatre.org may 7 Full Steam Ahead with Mister C Victoria Theatre, victoriatheatre.com may 9 Cat & Nat #momtruths live Victoria Theatre, victoriatheatre.com May 9-12 The Young King PNC Arts Annex, Morris Furniture Company Family Series, victoriatheatre.com May 10 & 11 Shostakovich 5: Mauceri Meets Daurov Dayton Philharmonic, Schuster Center, daytonperformingarts.orgMay 11 healthy kids day RiverScape MetroPark, YMCA of Greater Dayton hosts active and fun activities for kids at RiverScape, metroparks.orgmay 11 DP&L Summer in the City: downtown Housing Tour Multiple downtown locations, DowntownDayton.orgMay 11 & 12 Garden Bros. Circus Dayton Convention Center, gardenbroscircus.comMay 11, 18, & 25 Fitness in the Park RiverScape MetroPark, Yoga or Cardio Dance workouts under the pavilion, metroparks.orgMay 11-August 25 exhibit: Monet & Impressionism The Dayton Art Institute, daytonartinstitute.orgMay 12 the art of brunch The Dayton Art Institute, Mother’s Day brunch, daytonartinstitute.orgMay 13 go w/the flow yoga: bike week edition RiverScape MetroPark, metroparks.orgmay 17 bike to work day pancake breakfast RiverScape MetroPark, metroparks.orgMay 17 food truck rally & night market Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St., yellowcabfoodtrucks.comMay 17-19 a world a’fair Dayton Convention Center, International festival showcasing the diverse cultures of Dayton and the Miami Valley, aworldafair.orgMay 17 & 19 Salome Dayton Opera, Schuster Center, daytonperformingarts.orgMay 18 Tab-a-pullooza 2nd Street Market, Community contest benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Dayton, rmhcdayton.org May 18 Making Moves Dayton Dance Initiative, PNC Arts Annex, victoriatheatre.com may 18 The Oak Ridge Boys Victoria Theatre, victoriatheatre.com may 19 3rd sundays at front street 1001 E. Second St., Eclectic outdoor market along with Front Street’s artist studios and galleries, facebook.com/3rdSundaysmay 19 fleurs de fete Carillon Park, 28th annual food and wine festival featuring more than 400 wines, fleursdefete.com May 21-26 The Book of Mormon Schuster Center, victoriatheatre.com May 22 walk! downtown dayton RiverScape MetroPark, phdmc.org May 24 & 25 dayton sideshow XiV Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St., Dayton Circus Creative Collective presents a community arts festival, daytonsideshow.org may 26 heritage Day with the Dayton Philharmonic Carillon Park, Historical exhibits and demonstrations, and a patriotic concert by the DPAA, daytonhistory.orgmay 29 The Glenn Miller Orchestra Victoria Theatre, victoriatheatre.com May 30 Concert:Nova Dayton Metro Library, daytonmetrolibrary.orgMay 31 & June 1 Hello, Louis! A Tribute to Louis Armstrong Dayton Philharmonic, Schuster Center, daytonperformingarts.orgMay 31 & June 1 Affair on the square & 2019 Dayton Pride Parade and Festival Courthouse Square, daytonlgbtcenter.org

JUNEjune 1 farmer’s market season grand opening 2nd Street Market, metroparks.org june 1 science saturdays: Survival of the Fittest The Engineers Club, thinktv.org/education/science-saturdaysJune 1 dayton beer 5k RiverScape MetroPark, beer5k.com And that’s not all! For details about these events and an

online calendar featuring a regularly updated list of programs and events in downtown Dayton, visit DowntownDayton.org.

june 1 DP&L Summer in the City: The great dayton adventure race & oregon district block Party Multiple downtown locations, DowntownDayton.org June 1 DaYton Gay Men’s Chorus Presents: Divas Victoria Theatre, daytongaymenschorus.orgJune 1, 8, 11, 15, 25, & 29 Fitness in the Park RiverScape MetroPark, Yoga, Cardio Dance, or Bootcamp workouts, metroparks.org June 2 Brunch: A Food truck rally Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St., yellowcabfoodtrucks.com June 2 Jewish Cultural Festival Temple Israel, 130 Riverside Dr., Learn more about Jewish culture though food, music, and more, tidayton.org/festivalJune 2 Concertmaster’s Choice Dayton Philharmonic, Dayton Art Institute, daytonperformingarts.orgJune 2 Rob Lowe: Stories I Only Tell My Friends Schuster Center, victoriatheatre.com June 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 Sunday Movies @ Main Dayton Metro Library, daytonmetrolibrary.org June 7 First Friday Downtown Dayton, DowntownDayton.orgJune 7 Passport to MetroParks RiverScape MetroPark, Family-friendly evening of music, food, cultural entertainment, and other activities, metroparks.orgJune 7 Maria Bamford Victoria Theatre, victoriatheatre.com June 7-23 The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Ave., daytontheatreguild.org June 7-9 Mozart & Mahler / Mahler: Symphony No. 1 Dayton Philharmonic, Schuster Center, daytonperformingarts.orgJune 8 african american wellness walk RiverScape MetroPark, aawwdayton.orgJune 8 Wump Mucket Puppets: Space Is the Place Dayton Metro Library, daytonmetrolibrary.orgjune 8 Art ball The Dayton Art Institute, daytonartinstitute.org June 9 Dayton Jazz Festival Levitt Pavilion Dayton, daytonohio.govJune 13 & 27 Big Band Nights RiverScape MetroPark, metroparks.orgJune 13-30 Lizzie The Loft Theatre, humanracetheatre.org June 14 R&B Hot Summer Music Series: Kick-n-Flava RiverScape MetroPark, metroparks.orgJune 14 Little Black Dress! Victoria Theatre, victoriatheatre.com June 15 Video Games Live Dayton Philharmonic, Schuster Center, daytonperformingarts.org june 16 3rd sundays at front street 1001 E. Second St., Eclectic outdoor market along with Front Street’s artist studios and galleries, facebook.com/3rdSundaysJune 17-21 Broadway Preview Summer Camp PNC Arts Annex, Grades 6-12, victoriatheatre.com June 17-29 Human Race Theatre: Summer Stock Dayton Metro Library - Main Library, Two-week camp for kids, ending in a performance of Ripples, humanracetheatre.org june 21 food truck rally & night market Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St., yellowcabfoodtrucks.comJune 22 Mister C’s Science Show Dayton Metro Library, daytonmetrolibrary.orgJune 22 African Pride Gospel superfest Schuster Center, ticketcenterstage.comJune 22 bright nights RiverScape MetroPark, A benefit for Big Brothers Big Sisters, featuring Dayton’s top chefs, live music, gourmet tastings, and more, bbbsgmv.org/events June 22 & 23 Rail Festival Carillon Park, Steam engines, model train displays, historical exhibits, food and more, railfestival.comJune 24 waitress Summer Camp PNC Arts Annex, Grades 9-12, victoriatheatre.comJune 24-28 peace camp Dayton International Peace Museum, For children ages 5-12, daytonpeacemuseum.org June 25-30 Waitress Schuster Center, victoriatheatre.comJune 29 party in the park Dayton Metro Library, daytonmetrolibrary.org June 29-September 8 exhibit: The Moon Museum The Dayton Art Institute, daytonartinstitute.orgJune 29-September 22 exhibit: Our Century: Dayton Area Collects The Dayton Art Institute, daytonartinstitute.org

JULYJuly 1-3 adult Summer Art Retreat K12 Gallery & TEJAS, k12tejasgallery.com July 3 Lights in Flight Festival & Fireworks Show RiverScape MetroPark, daytonohio.govJuly 5 First Friday Downtown Dayton, DowntownDayton.org July 5-August 10 exhibit: Glow: The 28th dp&l foundation annual open members’ show The Contemporary Dayton, thecontemporarydayton.orgJuly 6 Independence District Day Oregon District, theoregondistrict.orgJuly 6, 9, 13, 20, & 23 Fitness in the Park RiverScape MetroPark, Yoga, Cardio Dance, or Bootcamp workouts, metroparks.org JULY 7 Brunch: A Food truck rally Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St., yellowcabfoodtrucks.com July 8-19 Disney’s Frozen Jr. Production/Technical Summer Camps PNC Arts Annex, Grades 6-12, victoriatheatre.com july 11 bob ross auto group Jazz & Beyond: Duante Beddingfield The Dayton Art Institute, daytonartinstitute.orgJuly 11 Big Band Nights RiverScape MetroPark, metroparks.orgJuly 12 R&B Hot Summer Music Series: Premium Blend Music RiverScape MetroPark, metroparks.orgJuly 14 Dayton Blues Festival Levitt Pavilion Dayton, daytonohio.govJuly 14 public safety day Fifth Third Field, Kids can explore a fire truck, police cruiser, and other emergency vehicles, daytondragons.comJuly 17 Digeridoo Down Under Dayton Metro Library, daytonmetrolibrary.org July 19 food truck rally & night market Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St., yellowcabfoodtrucks.comJuly 20 Dragons 5K Fifth Third Field, daytondragons.comjuly 21 3rd sundays at front street 1001 E. Second St., Eclectic outdoor market along with Front Street’s artist studios and galleries, facebook.com/3rdSundays

July 21 & 22 Band Organ Rally Carillon Park, Featuring several dozen antique and newly constructed self-playing mechanical pipe organs, daytonhistory.orgJuly 26-28 United Irish of Dayton Celtic Festival RiverScape MetroPark, daytoncelticfestival.comJuly 26-28 & August 2-4, 9-11 old case files The Old Courthouse, Third & Main sts., daytonhistory.orgJuly 27 Madcap Puppets: The Great Space Caper Dayton Metro Library, daytonmetrolibrary.org July 28 yoga in the outfield Fifth Third Field, daytondragons.com July 30 Tour of the Universe: You Are Here Dayton Metro Library, daytonmetrolibrary.org

AUGUSTAugust 2 DP&L summer in the city: art in the city Multiple downtown locations, DowntownDayton.orgAugust 2 First Friday Downtown Dayton, DowntownDayton.org August 2 Pickin’ in the Park & Urban Outdoor Experience RiverScape MetroPark, Enjoy live bluegrass music, craft beer, food trucks, plus a preview of the Wagner Subaru Outdoor Experience, metroparks.orgAugust 2 united way of greater dayton kickoff festival Courthouse Square, dayton-unitedway.orgAugust 3 science saturdays: Tour De Force The Engineers Club, thinktv.org/education/science-saturdaysAugust 3, 6, 17, & 20 Fitness in the Park RiverScape MetroPark, Yoga, Cardio Dance, or Bootcamp workouts, metroparks.org AUGUST 4 Brunch: A Food truck rally Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St., yellowcabfoodtrucks.com august 8 bob ross auto group Jazz & Beyond: Laney & The Tramps, Featuring the Queen City Sisters The Dayton Art Institute, daytonartinstitute.orgaugust 8 bob ross classic Fifth Third Field, The area’s top high school baseball talent play on the Dragons’ home field, daytondragons.com August 9-11 Germanfest Picnic RiverScape MetroPark, daytongermanclub.orgAugust 11 Dayton Funk Festival Levitt Pavilion Dayton, daytonohio.govaugust 15 & 29 Big Band Nights RiverScape MetroPark, metroparks.orgaugust 16 food truck rally & night market Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St., yellowcabfoodtrucks.com August 16 R&B Hot Summer Music Series: Authorized Personnel RiverScape MetroPark, metroparks.orgAugust 17 Mister Molecule’s Big Blast of Space Dayton Metro Library, daytonmetrolibrary.org August 17 great american beer tasting Fifth Third Field, daytondragons.comaugust 17-24 dayton beer week Various locations, daytonbeerweek.comAugust 17 & 18 african american cultural festival Island MetroPark Aug. 17, Courthouse Square Aug. 18, daacf.comAugust 18 9th Annual Dayton Beer Pride Parade starting at Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Ave., alefest.comaugust 18 3rd sundays at front street 1001 E. Second St., Eclectic outdoor market along with Front Street’s artist studios and galleries, facebook.com/3rdSundaysAugust 24 alefest Dayton Convention Center, Annual craft beer festival showcasing more than 400 beers, with food and live entertainment, alefest.comAugust 24 donatos movie night: The Secret Life of Pets Fifth Third Field, daytondragons.com/movienightAugust 25 families of addicts rally 4 recovery Courthouse Square, foafamilies.org

SEPTEMBERSeptember 1 Brunch: A Food truck rally Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St., yellowcabfoodtrucks.com September 1 Dayton Reggae Festival Levitt Pavilion Dayton, daytonohio.govSeptember 1 ’Tour de Gem’ Bike Ride Starts/Ends at RiverScape MetroPark, daytonrotaryride.infoSeptember 6 First Friday Downtown Dayton, DowntownDayton.orgSeptember 6-8 Dayton Greek Festival Greek Orthodox Church, 500 Belmonte Park North, daytongreekfestival.comSeptember 7 Hairy Potters - Artist Market & Live Demos K12 Gallery & TEJAS, k12tejasgallery.com September 7 Apollo 13 in concert - film with live orchestra Dayton Philharmonic, Schuster Center, daytonperformingarts.org september 14 Hispanic Heritage Festival RiverScape MetroPark, pacodayton.orgSeptember 14 urs rubber duck regatta RiverScape MetroPark, daytonducks.comSeptember 14 & 15 Concours d’Elegance Carillon Park, Classic automobiles, food, music and historical demonstrations, daytonconcours.comSeptember 15 Printmakers Menagerie - artist market & live demos K12 Gallery & TEJAS, k12tejasgallery.com september 15 3rd sundays at front street 1001 E. Second St., Eclectic outdoor market along with Front Street’s artist studios and galleries, facebook.com/3rdSundaysSeptember 15 Taste of Oregon Oregon District, theoregondistrict.orgSeptember 20 park(ing) day Various downtown locations, parkingday.orgseptember 20 food truck rally & night market Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St., yellowcabfoodtrucks.com September 21 Greater Dayton Heart Walk/Run Fifth Third Field, heart.orgseptember 21 & 22 season opening Spectacular: Haydn’s Creation DPAA, Schuster Center, daytonperformingarts.orgSeptember 21-Dec. 29 exhibit: William Preston Mayfield Photographs The Dayton Art Institute, daytonartinstitute.orgSeptember 22 Hot Glass galore - Artist Market & Live Demos K12 Gallery & TEJAS, k12tejasgallery.com september 22 stilettos to sneakers 5k RiverScape MetroPark, oasisforwomen.orgseptember 25 college prep night Fifth Third Field, daytondragons.com September 27-29 Oktoberfest The Dayton Art Institute, Dayton’s favorite fall festival returns with craft beer, artisans, live music, and much more, daytonartinstitute.orgseptember 28 Mvdsa buddy walk Fifth Third Field, mvdsa.org

BECAUSE THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING GOING ON... BE DOWNTOWN.

The Greater Dayton RTA’s new circulator shuttle bus, The Flyer, makes it easier than ever to get around downtown and enjoy the city this summer!

The Flyer’s eco-friendly hybrid buses provide free, fast connections by running on a continuous loop between the University of Dayton area and downtown’s RiverScape MetroPark with dozens of stops in between. Buses arrive at each stop in 10 minutes or less, offering easy access to offices, dining, entertainment, parks, hotels, parking, festivals and events, and much more.

For a route map, schedules, and more information, visit iriderta.org/TheFlyer.

Summer fun starts here, and this event guide is your gateway to exploring everything your city has to offer! The listings here highlight some of the biggest and best downtown events, but there’s so much more going on all the time.

The Downtown Dayton Partnership also publishes new activities every day on the DowntownDayton.org website. Be sure to check out the online calendar for events, and use the maps, business directories, and EasyPark guides to plan your next downtown Dayton adventure!

summer fun every day of the weekBECAUSE THE OPTIONS ARE ENDLESS... BE DOWNTOWN.In addition to special events, there are museums, sporting venues, galleries, markets, and other attractions offering fun all summer (or all year) long! Use our website at DowntownDayton.org to locate these attractions; look up their scheduled events; and find parking, shopping, and dining options nearby:

BECAUSE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS OUT... BE DOWNTOWN.

Downtown Housing Tour • May 11Find out why downtown is still the hottest real estate market in the region. Check out downtown apartments and condos, and get a sneak peek of some new housing development projects on this free tour. New this year: Don’t miss special tours, a downtown residents panel discussion, and more!Sponsored by: DP&L, Vectren, WHIO-TV, and the Greater Dayton RTA

the great dayton Adventure Race • June 1Team up for the Great Dayton Adventure Race! The competitive division will race against the clock to find clues throughout downtown to win cash. Or go for a more relaxed, non-competitive scavenger hunt and enter to win raffle prizes. After the race, don’t miss the Adventure Race Block Party in the Oregon District. Sponsored by: DP&L, Key-Ads, WHIO-TV, and Channel 999

Art in the City • August 2The juried art exhibition that places local artists’ work in downtown businesses returns. The kickoff event on August’s First Friday will feature live performances, art-making stations, demonstrations, and more during this free festival celebrating all the arts.Sponsored by: DP&L, WHIO-TV, the Jack W. and Sally D. Eichelberger Foundation of The Dayton Foundation, and the Ohio Arts Council

The Square Is Where • may-september weekdays at lunchDon’t forget you can enjoy summer fun weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Courthouse Square during The Square Is Where free lunchtime entertainment, including bands, games, trivia, food vendors, and more. Find the current schedule at DowntownDayton.org. Presented by: Downtown Dayton Partnership and Montgomery County

2nd Street Market • 600 E. Second St., (937) 228-2088, metroparks.org/localfood Sunday hours return in June!

America’s Packard Museum • 420 S. Ludlow St., (937) 226-1710, americaspackardmuseum.org

The Contemporary Dayton • 118 N. Jefferson St., (937) 224-3822, thecontemporarydayton.org

Cool films series • Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., (937) 228-3630, victoriatheatre.com Special attractions, classic and modern titles, adult beverages - and the Mighty Wurlitzer is back! July 12 & 14, 19-20, Aug. 16-17, 23-24, Sept. 8

The Dayton Art Institute • 456 Belmonte Park North, (937) 223-4278, daytonartinstitute.orgThe DAI turns 100 this year! Celebrate its centennial with special programs and exhibits all year long!

Dayton Dragons Baseball • Fifth Third Field, 220 N. Patterson Blvd., (937) 228-2287, daytondragons.com Root, root, root for the home team during the Dragons’ 20th season!

Dayton History • Old Courthouse, Third & Main streets, and Carillon Historical Park, 1000 Carillon Blvd., (937) 293-2841, daytonhistory.org

Dayton International Peace Museum • 208 W. Monument Ave., (937) 227-3223, daytonpeacemuseum.org

Dayton metro library • 215 E. Third St., (937) 463-BOOK, daytonmetrolibrary.org Dozens of programs, reading clubs, and more all summer long.

K12 Gallery & TEJAS • 341 S. Jefferson St., (937) 461-5149, k12gallery.org

Levitt Pavilion Dayton • 134 S. Main St., levittdayton.org Levitt Pavilion’s second season brings 50 free concerts downtown.

Link: Dayton Bike Share • linkdayton.org, 27 stations throughout downtown

PNC Arts Annex • 46 W. Second St., (937) 228-3630, victoriatheatre.com Downtown’s newest performing arts venue hosts a wide variety of workshops, classes, and performances.

RiverScape MetroPark • 111 E. Monument Ave., (937) 278-2607, metroparks.org/riverscape Enjoy Music @ Lunch weekdays this summer. For available bikes, child accessories, and pricing information, visit metroparks.org/rentals. Interested in weekday group rentals? Call (937) 277-4359.

RiverScape River Run • (937) 275-7275, metroparks.org/river-run Take advantage of on-river floats, kayaking, and other fun river programming.

New this year: Ride The free Flyer!

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