Dayton937

Somatics of Anger Exploratory Hour for Women & Non-Binary Folks
2025-06-23 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | online event, OH, United States
“Anger has a bad rap, but it is actually one of the most hopeful and forward thinking of all our emotions.” – Soraya Chemaly, Rage Becomes Her
Do you feel stuck when it comes to anger? Unsure of how to process it, feeling overwhelmed by it, wanting to avoid or deny it? Maybe it leaks out through passive aggressiveness or you have moments of explosion after holding it in for so long.
For those of us socialized as women especially, our relationship with anger can get distorted for many reasons. And, coming back into right relationship with anger can be incredibly healing and powerful for ourselves, our families, and our communities.
In this free virtual exploratory hour, Meagan will share some somatic teaching, invitations, and prompts, offer space for Q&A, and talk about the upcoming 5 week virtual series for a deeper exploration of anger.
In the series, we will holistically explore anger through the lens of somatics – through our bodies, thoughts, patterns, emotion processing, nervous system, and spirit. With a trauma-informed approach, we will move slowly and supportively to encourage embodied healing and transformation in your relationship with anger.
Learn more about the Somatics of Anger 5 week series running 7/14-8/11 here: https://www.presencewithlove.com/events
This call and the series will be facilitated by Meagan Connley, Trauma-Informed Integrative Somatic Practitioner, Enneagram Facilitator, Yin Yoga Teacher, and Founder of Presence With Love.

Rick Springfield: I Want My 80s Tour
2025-06-23 19:00 | The Rose Music Center At The Heights, 6800 Executive Blvd, Huber Heights, OH, 45424, United States
Grammy award-winning musician, actor and New York Times best-selling author Rick Springfield will hit the road this summer on the 2025 edition of his “I Want My 80’s Tour”. The tour will also include special guests John Waite, Wang Chung, and Paul Young. The tour will visit 42 American cities and feature such enduring hits as “Jessie’s Girl,” “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” “Missing You” “Everybody Have Fun Tonight,” “Every Time You Go Away,” “On the Dark Side,” and many more of the most iconic songs of the 80’s. This special tour is sure to delight music fans of what is regularly described as the greatest decade in pop/rock music.

Grounded: a root to table experience
2025-06-23 19:00 - 21:30 | Oak & Ember Farms, 2645 Olt Rd, Dayton, OH, 45417, United States
Jollity and Joui are teaming up to take you on a dining excursion to one of our favorite local gems—Oak & Ember Farms.
Join us on Monday, June 23rd for a special al fresco dinner celebrating the first flavors of summer: vibrant herbs, sun-ripened tomatoes, and early-season vegetables harvested straight from the farm and thoughtfully prepared by Chefs Zack and Brendan of Jollity, Koji Burger, and an exciting new concept in the Huffman district with details to be announced soon. This five course meal will be elevated with wine pairings curated by Lauren of Joui Wine, and presented by Adam Mahler of Ampelography Wines. Joining us all the way from California, Adam is the founder and owner of Ampelography. His deep knowledge and passion for the wines he represents promise an unforgettable pairing experience.
Eat, drink, and make lasting memories with some of the best in their fields—while dining out in the field.
Arrival is at 7pm. First course appetizers and bubbles will be hosted happy hour style by the water. We will then journey across the farm to our family style dining experience, lasting from 7:30 to 9:30pm. Feel free to hang out with us after dinner for a relaxing bonfire with friends.
Vegetarian options are available upon request. We kindly ask that no substitutions be made.
Please note: This event takes place at Oak & Ember Farms, located at 2645 Olt Rd, Dayton, Ohio 45417. This is a working farm; please wear appropriate footwear and attire.

Summer Writing Seminar
2025-06-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Springboro Public Library, 125 Park Lane, Springboro, OH, 45066, United States
Writers of all levels, beginner to published author, are invited to attend an adult writing series with career educator, author, and poet Janet E. Irvin.

Writing as J.E. Irvin, she is the author of eight mystery/thriller novels and her poems have appeared in a variety of print and online publications. Her memberships include the Greenville Poets, Sisters in Crime, Central Ohio Fiction Writers, and Buckeye Crime Writers. Irvin also teaches writing classes through the University of Dayton’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

Week #1: June 24 – Taking the first step
Week #2: July 1 – How to craft a strong opening to a story, novel, poem, essay
Week #3: July 8 – Plotting or Pantsing – finding a process that works for you
Week #4: July 15 – The arc of a story
Week #5: July 22 – Endings
Week #6: July 29 – Paths to publication
Format: Instruction on the topics, writing practice, critique circles.
All programs are from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Springboro Branch. Attendees should bring writing tablet and instruments.
Ages 16 and up. Free, registration requested, not required

Freakin Ricans Food Truck
2025-06-24 11:00 - 14:00 | Win Supply, 3110 Kettering Blvd,, Kettering, OH, 45439, United States

WiBN June Lunch N Learn: Work/Life Balance
2025-06-24 11:45 - 13:00 | Fitz Center, 1401 N. Main Stret, Dayton, OH, 45409, United States
Women in Business Networking (WiBN), a program of Better Business Bureau serving Dayton/Miami Valley, is hosting a Lunch N Learn in June titled Work/Life Balance Success Strategies, featuring one of the Miami Valley’s powerhouse couples: Cory Earl, president & publisher of the Dayton Business Journal, and Emily Broughton, director of development & external relations for Bottom Line, Ohio. Make plans today to join us…
Cost: $25 for WiBN Members and BBB Accredited Businesses/Charities,
$35 for Others
Register: Call (937) 610-2270

Cory and Emily each have dynamic careers and are making an impact in their industries. They work long hours, volunteer on a variety of boards and committees, but still manage to be there for their three children. It’s not always easy, but they’ve adopted strategies that work for them individually, as a couple and family. Take this opportunity to learn about their successes, challenges and what’s to come. They’ll share their thoughts on work/life balance. Is it a myth or is it achievable?

Cory Earl is president and publisher of the Dayton Business Journal (DBJ), the Dayton region’s source for local business news and events, part of the American City Business Journals (ACBJ) nationwide network. He began his ACBJ career as an account executive with the DBJ in 2010. He was twice named to ACBJ’s Chairman’s Club and later promoted to senior account executive taking over responsibility of the sales internship program among other duties. In 2017, he was promoted to advertising director leading his team to several consecutive ACBJ Eagle Awards and was appointed to the role of president and publisher in September 2021. Cory is a current board member of the Downtown Dayton Partnership and Destination Dayton, as well as a proud graduate of the Leadership Dayton class of 2020. He has served the local community through several organizations including South Community Behavioral Health, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, TEDx Dayton and United Way of Greater Dayton. Cory’s a graduate of Wright State University.

Emily Broughton is also a graduate of Wright State University and the founding director of development and external relations at Bottom Line Ohio, a non-profit that helps first-generation students from under-resourced backgrounds get into college, graduate and go far in life. She’s served on multiple community boards, including the Women’s Board of Dayton Children’s Hospital, the Wright State Alumni Boards, as co-chair of the YWCA’s Women of Influence, and on the Culture Works and Public Relations Society of Dayton boards. She has served on multiple area non-profit committees and is a member of the Dayton Rotary. Her career has spanned different industries, including grocery store marketing, non-profit event planning, public and media relations and educational marketing and development. In her work at Cox Media Group, she wrote and won multiple award nominations for owned media categories, including a Country Music Award, an American Country Music Award, a Crystal Award and multiple Gracie Awards. She was awarded as a Top 25 Women to Watch in 2024 by the BBB’s Women in Business Networking program. She has a passion for serving the community and agrees with Whitney Houston that the children are our future.

Sheri Sword, WiBN’s executive director, says, “Work/life balance is something many people struggle with. We often question whether we’re giving due diligence to taking care of ourselves, our family and our careers. It can be difficult to manage it all. But, this presentation will help you ‘Empower To Excel’ and give it all your best, eliminating the guilt. Make plans to join us as we learn from this couple’s experience.”

Schmidt's Sausage Truck
2025-06-24 12:00 - 20:00 | O Reilly Auto Parts, 2831 Beechwood Dr, Germantown, OH, 45327, United States

Little Boijon Asian Cuisine Food Truck
2025-06-24 16:00 - 19:00 | Quail Run, 1283 Timberhawk Trail,, Centerville, OH, 45458, United States

Cigar Lovers Dinners
2025-06-24 18:00 | 615 Lyons Rd., Washington Township, OH, 45459, United States
This month’s cigar lovers menu has dropped!
Join us Tuesday, June 24 at 6pm

$90 per person (excluding tax and gratuity)

An Evening with Cakebread Cellars: Four Courses, Exceptional Pairings
2025-06-24 18:30 | J. Alexanders, 7970 Washington Village Dr, Washington Township, OH, 45459, United States
On Tuesday, June 24th at 6:30 PM, J. Alexander’s is partnering with Cakebread Cellars for an exclusive wine and dining experience! Enjoy an evening of exceptional wines expertly paired with a four-course signature meal.

First Course: Spanish Garlic Shrimp

Jumbo shrimp sautéed in Cakebread Sauvignon Blanc, smoked paprika, baguette

Paired with Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc

Second Course: Watermelon Salad

Baby arugula, crispy panko, feta, cucumbers, pistachios, house vinaigrette

Paired with Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay

Third Course: Beef Wellington

Red wine reduction, fondant potatoes

Paired with Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon

Fourth Course: Strawberry Shortcake

Balsamic gastrique, fresh whipped cream

Paired with Cakebread Cellars ‘Two Creeks Vineyards’ Pinot Noir

Tickets are $125 per person (not including tax & gratuity). Guests can reserve a spot at the location of their choice using the following link: https://www.jalexanders.com/cakebread_wine_dinner/.

MJ: The Musical
2025-06-24 19:30 | Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 W 2nd St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Dayton in MJ, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Created by Tony Award®-winning director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. It’s thrilling sold out crowds on Broadway, in cities across North America, and in London’s West End… and now MJ is startin’ somethin’ in Dayton as it makes its premiere at the Schuster Center.

Disco Drag Bingo
2025-06-24 19:30 - 22:30 | Lily’s Dayton, 329 E. Fifth Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
BINGO, Glitter, DISCO and Fabulous Drinks! Count us in. Grab your friends for Disco Drag Bingo at Lily’s!
PLEASE NOTE: Seating is NOT ASSIGNED!!!!!! So you need to come with your party all together!!
SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE !!
ALSO if you cant make room sit with someone new make a friend we are here to have fun!!
THIS IS INDOOR ONLY NO PATIO SEATING AVAILABLE!!
🚨Doors will open to public for Bingo at 7:30pm; Starts at 8 pm ends10pm. (10:30 is a buffer time)
♿️ Wheelchair accessible
🚨Prizes are themed
🍹Fabulous Drinks
💃🏻 Drag show performance provided by Scarlett Moon and her Entertainers!
💸 $10 FOR THREE ROUNDS of Bingo NO DRINKS are included
🚫 NO REFUNDS!!
🐤18 and up (ADULT HUMOR AND WORDS WILL BE HEARD)
🚫ABSOLUTELY NO glitter, confetti, silly string, or any other celebratory confetti like items or a $200 clean up fee will be charged to your bill!!

wrappin&rollincafe
2025-06-25 11:00 - 14:00 | Winsupply, 3131 S. Dixie Dr, Moraine, OH, United States
Club Wrap

Marinated Chicken, Cheddar Cheese, Ranch, 2 Strips Bacon, Lettuce, Tomatoes $11.00

Buffalo Wrap

Marinated Chicken, Buffalo Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, Blue Cheese Sauce, Celery, Red Onions, Blue …
$11.00

BBQ Wrap

Chicken, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Choice of BBQ Sauce. $11.00

Reuben Wrap

Slow cooked Corn Beef, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, Thousand Island $11.00

BLT Wrap

6 Full Pieces of Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo $11.00

Cheeseburger Wrap

2 ¼ lb. Burger, American or Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Onion, Mustard, Ketchup $11.00

Cheeseburger

¼ lb. Burger, American or Swiss Cheese, Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickle, Mustard, Ketchup
$6.00

Double Cheeseburger

2-¼ lb. Burgers, 2 Slices Choice of Cheese, All the Goodies. $9.00

Hot Dog

Ketchup, Mustard, Relish (Add Cheese or Sauerkraut ($1.00) $3.00

Cheese Coney

Coney Sauce, Chopped Onion, Cheddar Cheese. $4.00

Miamisburg Farmers Market
2025-06-25 15:00 - 19:00 | Miamisburg Christian Church, 1146 E Central Ave, Miamisburg, OH, 45342, United States
Miamisburg Farmers MarketAt Miamisburg Christian Church parking lot.1146 E. Central Ave in Miamisburg.Fresh Produce, sweet treats, food trucks and more..

Pick Your Own: Flowers, Produce, and Herbs
2025-06-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Possum Creek MetroPark, 4790 Frytown Road, Dayton, OH, 45418, United States
Come experience the bounty of the garden! Celebrate the beauty of the season with your own freshly picked greens, fragrant herbs, and a bouquet of vibrant flowers (as available). Staff will be available to answer questions and will point out garden highlights and features. One bouquet and up to four pounds of produce per registrant or family unit, please. Weather Dependent.

Space is limited; registration is required. Register
here: https://www.metroparks.org/programs-events-finder/?parks=286674&topics=&experiences=&series=&start_date=&type=insivia&end_date=&search=
MetroParks’ Access to Nature financial assistance can be used to help cover the cost of this program. Learn more here: https://www.metroparks.org/access/

Freakin Ricans
2025-06-25 16:00 - 21:00 | 615 Lyons Rd., Washington Township, OH, 45459, United States

5 Course Wine Dinner
2025-06-25 18:00 | Salar, 400 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Chef Margot Blondet, Sous Chef Josh Braceros, and our resident Wine Trends expert, Kara York, have crafted a pairing menu that’s all about big, bold summer flavors!

Each of the five courses at our June Wine Dinner features some of our favorite warm-weather ingredients: like grilled peaches, summer veggies, mahi, and more. And to find the perfect pairings, we’re traveling around the world from Spain to Argentina to California!

See the full pairing menu below and get your tickets at salarrestaurant.com/event-tickets/salarwinedinnerjune

Naveran Brut Cava, Spain.
With: Grilled peach, mixed greens, goat cheese & sage, toasted pecans, and hot honey vinaigrette.

Bodega Colomé Torrontés, Salta, Argentina.
With: Quinoa-crusted fried chicken, acevichada sauce, and a fresh summer veggie slaw.

Pax Mahle Wines Gamay Noir, Alpine Peaks, California.
With: Mahi escabeche – a Peruvian-style pickled fish dish with aji panca, red onions, sweet potatoes, olives, and hard-boiled egg.

Domaine du Salvard Cheverny “Delaille,” Loire Valley, France.
With: Yuca gnocchi smothered in a rich portobello mushroom and cheese sauce.

Altos Las Hormigas Malbec, Valle del Uco, Argentina.
With: Peruvian-style ice cream, “queso helado.”

5 Course Wine Dinner
2025-06-25 18:00 | Silas Creative Kitchen, 21 West Main St, Versailles, OH, 45380, United States

Beginners' Pilates
2025-06-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Franklin-Springboro Public Libary, 44 E. 4th St., Franklin, OH, 45005, United States
In this Pilates class you will learn basic Pilates principles, how to change your posture to improve pain syndromes, strengthen the entire body and core muscles, and improve flexibility.
May 28, June 25, July 23, August 27, September 24, October 22, 2025 (4th Wednesday of each month) (No classes in November and December)
6:30-7:30pm
Franklin Branch
Free. No registration required. Ages 16 & up. If under 18 years a parent or legal guardian must sign a waiver. All abilities are welcome. Please bring a mat and water bottle.

Back to the 90’s Drag Show
2025-06-25 19:00 - 23:00 | Tender Mercy, 607 E 3rd St., Lower Level, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Food, Glitter and Fabulous Drinks! Count us in. Grab your friends for 90’s Drag Show at Tender Mercy!
PLEASE NOTE: Seating is NOT ASSIGNED!!!!!! So you need to come with your party all together!!
SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE !!
ALSO if you cant make room sit with someone new make a friend we are here to have fun!!
THIS IS INDOOR ONLY NO PATIO SEATING AVAILABLE!!
🚨Doors will open to public for the show at 7:00pm; Starts at 8 pm ends10pm. (10:30 is a buffer time)
♿️ Wheelchair accessible
🍹Fabulous Drinks
💃🏻 Drag show performance provided by Scarlett Moon and her Entertainers!
💸 $13 FOR THREE ROUNDS of Performances NO DRINKS are included
🚫 NO REFUNDS!!
🐤18 and up (ADULT HUMOR AND WORDS WILL BE HEARD)
🚫ABSOLUTELY NO glitter, confetti, silly string, or any other celebratory confetti like items or a $200 clean up fee will be charged to your bill!!

Next Up Taste & Grill
2025-06-26 12:30 - 19:30 | Dillon’s Tavern, 3243 Needmore Rd, Dayton, OH, United States

Leave No Trace: Library Scavenger Hunt
2025-06-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Franklin-Springboro Public Libary, 44 E. 4th St., Franklin, OH, 45005, United States
Did you know that 80,000 tons of solid waste are produced in the national parks annually? Come learn how to minimize your impact on the outdoors during our Leave No Trace Scavenger Hunt on Thursday, June 26th, at the Franklin Library then use your new knowledge to participate in a library scavenger hunt and a game of trivia! Prizes will be awarded to the winner of both the trivia game and the scavenger hunt and snacks will be provided!

Date: Thursday, June 26
Time: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Location: Franklin Branch
Ages 11-18
Registration required. Call the main branch 7 days a week at (937)746-2665

Wheel Fresh Pizza
2025-06-26 16:00 - 19:00 | The Cannery Lofts, 400 E Third St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Pepperoni Pizza

Classic pepperoni, mozzarella, provolone and fresh-made sauce
$17.00

Cheese Pizza

Mozzarella/Provolone blend, and fresh-made pizza sauce
$16.00

Sausage Pizza

Mozzarella/Provolone blend, fresh-made pizza sauce with Sweet Heat Italian sausage
$18.00

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

Shredded Chicken, Medium Buffalo sauce, Mozzarella/Provolone cheese blend
$22.00

The Mc-Tastic

A pizza twist on a cult classic burger. Ground Beef, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce, p…
$21.00

The Cherry Bomb

Sweet Heat Italian Sausage, white garlic pizza sauce, mozzarella/Provolone cheese blend, & mild c…
$23.00

The Meatball

Hand-crafted ground beef meatballs, mozzarella/provolone cheese blend, and our signature pizza sauce
$20.00

STAGE & SIP
2025-06-26 16:30 | PNC Arts Annex, Dayton, OH, United States
STAGE & SIP redefines the traditional theatre experience for adults ages 21 and up. On June 26 at 4:30 p.m., join us for an evening of Broadway magic and sophisticated entertainment prior to the performance of MJ. Delight in an exclusive workshop, indulge in a curated cocktail, and collect unique tour merchandise. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served and you can segue to BACKGROUND ON BROADWAY at 6:30 p.m. or grab a drink or snack at Starbucks or at the Performance Bars.
If you already have your tickets for the June 26 performance, you can add the STAGE & SIP to your evening by purchasing a STAGE & SIP Event Only ticket. Don’t have a ticket to the June 26 performance? No problem! Just purchase the STAGE & SIP + Show ticket! Each STAGE & SIP includes preshow cocktails, an exclusive workshop, and special tour merchandise.
Each person in your party must have a STAGE & SIP ticket to participate.
ABOUT MJ
He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Dayton in MJ, the multiple Tony Award®-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Created by Tony Award®-winning director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. It’s thrilling sold out crowds on Broadway, in cities across North America, and in London’s West End…and now MJ is startin’ somethin’ in Dayton as it makes its premiere at the Schuster Center.

Manna A toast to 2 years!
2025-06-26 18:00 | Manna Uptown, 61 W. Franklin St., Centerville, OH, United States
We invite you to indulge in an evening of fine wine, flavorful pairings, and warm company as we celebrate our second anniversary. Enjoy a walk around tasting experience featuring curated wines and food pairings designed to delight the palate and spark conversation.
Sip, savor, and mingle as we raise a glass to 2 years!

Menu will include a selection of sparkling, rosé, white, and red wines to enjoy with:

Mahi Cebiche · Oysters Mignonette · Truffle Popcorn · Frenched Chicken Drumsticks · Parmesan & Onion Canapé · Shrimp Cocktail · Fried Rice and Ponzu Salmon · Aji de Gallina tartelettes · Fried Yuca with Huancaina sauce · Pork Carnitas Taco · Lomo Saltado Smash Potatoes

Gentle Yoga Flow as the Sun Sets
2025-06-26 19:30 - 20:30 | Deeds Point, 510 Webster St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Welcome to **Sunset Yoga at Deeds Point MetroPark**!
Join us for a relaxing evening of yoga as we follow a gentle flow sequence while we watch the sun set over the beautiful park. This in-person event will take place on various Thursday evenings through the Spring and Summer months. Bring your yoga mat and get ready to unwind and stretch in the great outdoors. All levels are welcome, so whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned yogi, come and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.
To help you cool down and rehydrate after our workout, we have 16oz bottles of ORGANIC, cold-pressed juices available for you to grab for just $8/bottle. With just 5 simple organic ingredients—apples, pineapple, lemon, beets, and ginger—this juice is sure to give your body the hydration it needs in the summer heat! To pre-order juices, simply click on “add ons” at checkout!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with nature and find inner peace through yoga. See you there!

Paul Laurence Dunbar Annual Graveside Tribute
2025-06-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum
Woodland Cemetery, members of the Dunbar Alumni Association and Dayton Dunbareans will celebrate another annual graveside tribute to Dayton’s own Paul Laurence Dunbar on the day of his birth, June 27th.
Paul Laurence Dunbar became the first African-American poet to earn national distinction and acceptance. He was born and raised in Dayton. His short thirty-three years of life were filled with literary achievement and contributions that catapulted him to national and international fame and appreciation.
The President of Wilberforce University and the Wilberforce University Choir rendered the first graveside tribute to Paul Laurence Dunbar in the year of 1906. In 1988, five Dunbar devotees found themselves standing in front of Mr. Dunbar’s grave on the day of his death to pay their respects. The five decided to collectively commemorate Dunbar’s date of death in the future and thus established an annual graveside tribute.
Through the years, the Dayton Dunbar Alumni Association, the National Park Service, Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum and community volunteers have continued to support the annual tribute. It is through the efforts of LaVerne Sci, a Dunbar scholar who once served as the Dunbar House site manager, that the annual tribute is still celebrated.
“Dunbar wrote with Dayton as his solid foundation and as his reference,” stated Mrs. Sci. “It was in Dayton that he found his richest and greatest experiences and all the elements of beauty and joy that he enjoyed.”
The Annual Paul Laurence Dunbar Graveside Tribute will begin with a gathering at the grave site of Mr. Dunbar at 10:00 a.m. where a laying of a wreath will take place. A short program of readings and stories will then follow inside the Woodland Mausoleum given by devoted friends of Paul Laurence Dunbar.
The event is free and open to the public. All are invited to both the graveside and Mausoleum services. Woodland Cemetery is located at 118 Woodland Avenue off of Brown Street in Dayton. Participants may gather at the front entrance of the Mausoleum at 9:45 a.m. for a processional to the Dunbar grave.

Dayton Convention Center Community Open House
2025-06-27 15:00 - 19:00 | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
You’re Invited to the Dayton Convention Center Community Open House!

Friday, June 27, 2025 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
FREE and open to all!

Celebrate a new chapter in the heart of downtown Dayton! Join us at the Dayton Convention Center for a special Community Open House that honors the past, celebrates the present, and looks forward to the future.

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Ceremonial ribbon cutting and the opening of a time capsule, marking a momentous milestone for our newly renovated facility.
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Enjoy light bites, guided tours of the revitalized spaces, and an exciting lineup of family-friendly fun including:

Bounce Houses
Caricature Artists
Balloon Twisters
Face Painting
Surprise Character Appearances
A Live DJ and Music
Magical entertainment by a strolling magician

Since its grand opening in 1973, the Dayton Convention Center has been a cornerstone of connection and celebration in downtown Dayton. This transformation wouldn’t be possible without the unwavering support of our incredible community—and we can’t wait to welcome you back through our doors.
Admission is completely FREE, and all members of the community are welcome.
Bring your friends, your family, and your Dayton pride—we’ll take care of the rest.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I park?

The Oregon District Garage is located at the intersection of Jefferson St. and 5th Street and attached to the convention center via Skywalk. Other parking options include the Reibold Parking Garage (off of 5th street, near intersection of 5th and Main), and metered street parking.

Gourmet Mac Shak
2025-06-27 16:00 - 20:00 | Xenia Food Truck Rally, 150 S. Miami Ave, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
Gourmet Mac & Cheese, Juicy Hand-breaded Chicken Tenders, Wicked Wings, Loaded Nachos, Loaded Fries, Chicken Sandwiches

Xenia Food Truck Rally
2025-06-27 16:00 - 20:00 | Xenia Station, US-68 (South Detroit Street) and N. Miami Avenue, Xenia, OH, 45385, United States
We’re rolling into the weekend with flavor! Bring your appetite, your friends, and the kids — we’ve got dinner covered and the splash pad is ON for some serious summer fun!

Check out this mouthwatering lineup of food trucks:

Lilia’s Outside Cafe (fresh & fabulous )

The Apple Dumpling Gang, LLC. (sweet treats )

Cates Steakhouse (steak your claim )

Rays BBQ (BBQ lovers rejoice! )

Iggy Ragu’s (local flavor on wheels )

Thai1On (Thai you’ll crave )

Big Shrimp Energy (Shrimp you will love )
