First Friday: August - Art in the City Edition

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Another month is here! Celebrate August and the kick-off to a celebration of the visual and performing arts in Downtown Dayton during First Friday from 5-10 p.m. on Friday, August 1! Favorite downtown businesses will be offering up specials, happy hours, live performances, and other special events with a special art-themed twist ahead of the Art in the City. Stop in to one of downtown’s signature galleries to enjoy the talents of local artists, shop with downtown’s unique retailers to find your new favorite statement piece, and enjoy a special happy hour performance on the patio of your favorite downtown eatery.

PARTY ON THE PATIO

• Happening 6-8 p.m. on First Friday, August 1
• Bistecca, 137 N. Main St.: Enjoy an acoustic blues set with Chris Yakopcic
• Dayton Barrel Works, 318 E. Second St.: Edde Osborne brings a live jazz and R&B performance
• The Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Dayton at the Arcade, 18 W. Third St.: Acoustic guitarist Danny Voris will play a free concert
• Oregon Express, 336 E. Fifth St.: Catch a live looping & experimental set from Mt. Analogue

ART, DANCE, MUSIC, AND FILM

• Bistecca, 137 N. Main St.: Catch a Party on the Patio with Chris Yakopcic from 6-8 p.m.
• The Black Box Improv, 518 E. Third St.: Take in comedy from Friday House Team “Grandpa’s Scream Jar” followed by a special show! Tickets and more info at daytonblackboximprov.com/
• Blind Bob’s, 430 E. Fifth St.: Come and rock with Bearzerker, the Long Hunt, and Winds of Obscurity! 8 p.m., 21+, $10
• Blind Rage Records, 508 E. Fifth St.: First Friday Album Release Party 7-10 p.m.! Join us in celebrating the newest release from our vinyl imprint Blind Rage Records, ‘We Are’ the debut album from New Jersey melodic hardcore punks Not Gorgeous! We’;; play the album in its entirety on the top of the hour and have guest DJs the rest of the night! Free pizza and a test pressing raffle! There will be a Blind Rage exclusive variant on Neon Orange vinyl limited to 100 copies.
• The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St.: The Co will be open till 8 pm for the public to view current exhibitions: “Laura Sanders: Force of Nature,” “Erin Holscher Almazan: What These Arms Hold,” and “Christine Gaffney: Well-Balanced.” Free and open to all.
• Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North: Visit the latest exhibitions, “Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection,” “Themes in Yoshitoshi’s 100 Aspects of the Moon,” “Wonders in Color: Art by Alexander Calder & Others,” and “Cats in Art / Dogs in Art.” and “Curtis Barnes Sr., Dayton Icon.” Open until 5 p.m. on Friday.
• Dayton Barrel Works, 318 E. Second St.: Edde Osborne brings a live jazz and R&B performance for a Party on the Patio from 6-8 p.m.
• Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Ave.: It’s Free Juke Box Friday from 6-7 p.m.! Stick around for music from acoustic alt rock performer, Matt Witzeman, from 7p-10p
• Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St.: Opening Reception for the national, juried - We're Doing It ALL Wrong® - 5th Annual Art Exhibition.  The art exhibition features dozens of artworks from across the United States with several works from right here in Ohio.  The exhibition is free and open to the public. Visit shop.eadgallery.com for more information.
• Front Street, 1001 E. Second St.: Front Street Artists invite you to explore all that our community has to offer during this month’s First Friday and Saturday Art Hop, when nearly one hundred artists and artisans open their art studios, galleries, & boutiques to the public. From glass blowing to woodworking, painting to sculpting there is something for everyone to enjoy!
• The Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Dayton at the Arcade, 18 W. Third St.: Acoustic guitarist Danny Voris will play a free Party on the Patio from 6-8 p.m.
• Levitt Pavilion Dayton, 134 S. Main St.: Free concert on the lawn! Enjoy Blueprint with opener, Safe Money
• The Neon movie theater, 130 E. Fifth St.: See “Together” on First Friday! See the full schedule online: www.neonmovies.com.
• Oregon Express, 336 E. Fifth St.: Catch a live looping & experimental Party on the Patio from Mt. Analogue from 6-8 p.m.
• RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave.: Join us under the pavilion as the RiverScape Summer Music Series features ‘A Tribute to Chicago with Brass Tracks Band!’ Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy this FREE concert while taking in a spectacular sunset over the Great Miami River. The RiverScape Café will be selling food & drinks along with alcoholic beverages for those 21+.
• Speakeasy Yoga, 510 E. Third St.: Tamiko Stump, local artist and Speakeasy community member, will be showcasing several of her pieces during an open house from 6-8 p.m.
• Toxic Brew Co., 431 E. Fifth St.: Stop in for seasonal beer releases, new cocktails, and fresh local art.
• Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St.: The Catalina Wine Mixer kicks off at 6 p.m.! Try more than 30 wines and enjoy music by Billy Joel cover band, It's Still Billy Joel to Me. Tickets: https://www.yellowcabtavern.com/event-tickets

DINING AND DRINKS

• Club Evolution, 130 N. Patterson Blvd.: You Dropped the Bomb on Me First Friday – get $1 cherry bombs and $3 Jager bombs all night!
• Courthouse Crossings Café, 40 W. Second St.: New cocktails just added to the menu! Stop in to this new business 8-2 p.m. every weekday
• Dayton Beer Company, 41 Madison St.: Happy Hour runs 3-5 p.m.! Enjoy $1 off all DBC core beers.
• Dublin Pub,, 300 Wayne Ave.: Enjoy Happy Hour specials from 3-6 p.m.!
• Jimmy John’s, 220 N. Main St.: Stop in for a wrap! Tuscan Italian, Kickin’ Ranch Chicken, and Chicken Caesar wraps are now on the menu.
• Lily’s Dayton, 329 E. Fifth St.: Steak & Whiskey feature with grilled to temp steak, steak house sides, and a special whiskey cocktail from 5:30-8:30 p.m.! Happy Hour runs 4:30-6:30!
• Lucho, 37 W. Fourth St.: Introducing Lucho! Stop by to see this new downtown business and enjoy Mezcal & Espresso bar that serves tacos, burritos, and bowls — breakfast through late night! Open 7am-10pm Monday through Saturday, 7am-3pm on Sundays.
• Oregon Express, 336 E. Fifth St., 937-223-9205: Every First Friday join us for Happy Hour deals from 5 to 8 p.m. Stop in for some of the best pizza in Dayton. Dine in, carryout and curbside pickup available.
• Pins Mechanical Co., 416 E. First St.: It’s Fireball Friday! Get ½ off Fireball Whisky. Happy Hour is 4-7 p.m. every weekday; get $3 off specialty cocktails and ½ off draft beer.
• The RiverScape Café is open for the season offering sides, flatbreads and desserts. Because RiverScape MetroPark is part of the downtown Dayton DORA footprint, visitors can also enjoy a variety of beer, wine, cocktails and hard seltzers. Hours of operation are Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 4 to 9 p.m., with Happy Hour specials offered daily from 4 to 7 p.m.
• Salar Restaurant and Lounge, 400 E. Fifth St., 937-203-3999: Kick off your First Friday with happy hour at Salar from 4-6 p.m. with cocktail specials, $5 house wine pours, $1 off of all beers, and bar bites specials. Enjoy dinner, too, available for dine in or carryout.
• Sueño, 607 E. Third St.: Happy hour at the bar runs from 4-6 p.m.!
• Tender Mercy, 607 E. Third St. (Lower Level), Happy Hour runs from 4-6 p.m. featuring half-off select Signature Cocktails, beer, and wine.
• Toxic Brew Co., 431 E. Fifth St.: Stop in for seasonal beer releases, new cocktails, and fresh local art.
• Troll Pub Dayton, 216 Wayne Ave.: Every Friday at the Troll Pub is part of W.T.F Happy Hours: Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 4-7 p.m. featuring 1/2 Priced Pints & 1/2 priced apps, and $4 Fireball Shots.
• Trolley Stop, 530 E. Fifth St., 937-461-1101: Enjoy Half-off Happy Hour every day 3-7pm! $3 wells and half off select appetizers.
• Winans Coffee & Chocolates, 221 N. Patterson Blvd.: Happy Hour wine is $7 a glass from 4-7 p.m.!
• Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St.: The Catalina Wine Mixer kicks off at 6 p.m.! Try more than 30 wines and enjoy music by Billy Joel cover band, It's Still Billy Joel to Me. Tickets: https://www.yellowcabtavern.com/event-tickets

SPECIAL SHOPPING DEALS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES

• After5, 111 E. Third St.: Mention First Friday at checkout to take 20% off of your total purchase!
• Base Camp Outdoors Co., 420 E. First St.: Join us at 6:30 on First Friday for The Kid Whisperer LIVE Podcast featuring Pat Kiely! Nationally syndicated columnist, author, and behavioral consultant Scott Ervin teaches, with fun and humor, strategies for parents and educators to use to teach their kids and students to be better people. Bring your behavior questions (but not your kids!) and Scott will answer them LIVE! $5 at the door benefits Dayton Big Brothers/Big Sisters Miami Valley.
• Blind Rage Records, 508 E. Fifth St.: First Friday Album Release Party 7-10 p.m.! Join us in celebrating the newest release from our vinyl imprint Blind Rage Records, ‘We Are’ the debut album from New Jersey melodic hardcore punks Not Gorgeous! We’;; play the album in its entirety on the top of the hour and have guest DJs the rest of the night! Free pizza and a test pressing raffle! There will be a Blind Rage exclusive variant on Neon Orange vinyl limited to 100 copies.
• Choice Juice Boxx, 31 S. St. Clair St.: Spend $50 at Varsity House to receive 10% off from your Choice Juice Boxx purchase.
• CORPORATE, 119 E. Third St.: First Friday sale! Get 15% off from 11a-6p every First Friday
• Gem City Jewelry, 110 N. Main St., Ste. 125: Get 40% off any items when you mention First Friday!
• Gem City Tattoo Club, 436 E. Fifth St.: Tattoo flash sale! From 12:30-7:30 p.m., GCTC will offer traditional designs from our group of professional artists at a discounted price of $80-$100! Stop in and choose from 100s of designs. First come first serve!
• Mintha’s Boutique, 520 E. Third St.: Get 20% off your entire purchase when you mention First Friday!
• Now & Zen DIY Studio, 121 E. Third St.: Stop in to register for a special project happening during Art in the City! Registration is required for a free mini succulent terrarium experience!
• Omega Music, 318 E. Fifth St.: New release day! Explore the new releases on vinyl, CDs, and more. All day 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Oregon District.
• The Oregon District, Fifth Street: Visit the pedestrian promenade at Out on 5th! Enjoy extended outdoor seating, vendors, entertainment, and more as you visit your favorite Oregon District businesses.
• Pedal Wagon Dayton: Pedal Wagon Dayton: Hop around to some of Dayton’s best breweries on the Brewery Cruise! Seats are $39.50 for adults 21+ or rent a private ride for up to 15 people! pedalwagon.com/dayton/brewery-cruise/ 
• The Silos, 810 E. First St.: Grab your helmet – The Silos is a Dayton Bike Meet stopping point with a drink special every First Friday (weather permitting)
• Sole Touchers, 37 S. St. Clair St.: Mention First Friday to receive 25% off all shoes in store!
• Speakeasy Yoga, 510 E. Third St.: Open house from 6-8 on First Friday! Tour the studio, meet the team and enjoy FREE adult and children’s yoga demos at no cost and perfect for all ages. Local artist, Tamiko Stump, will also be showcasing several of her pieces. Snacks and light refreshments will be available.
• Square One Salon & Spa, 506 E. Third St: Enjoy First Friday & Saturday Styles! A new way to experience Square One with Preferred Pricing on Select Services! Available only on First Friday & Saturday of each month with select service providers. Book early – appointments fill quickly! 
• Urban Krag Climbing Center, 125 Clay St.: First Timer Friday! First-time visitors can register for a belay class at urbankrag.com to get a day pass, rental gear, and free week membership! Must be 14 years or older to qualify.
• Vidia’s Closet, 27 S. St. Clair St.: When you shop this women’s clothing boutique in the St. Clair Lofts on First Friday, you can take 20% off your entire purchase! Shop in-store and enjoy a complementary glass of wine.
• Wild Whiskers, 33 S. St. Clair St.: Happy RAWgust! Save on your favorite frozen or freeze-dried products this month!

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