Gem City Shine - Dave Chappelle's Oregon District Block Party
Dave Chappelle is coming to the Oregon District in Dayton, OH for a free benefit show this Sunday, August 25th and you MUST HAVE A TICKET TO ENTER.
Event details
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Gem City Shine - Dave Chappelle's Oregon District Block Party
In the wake of recent tragedy in Dayton’s Oregon District, several community partners have come together to present Gem City Shine, an Oregon District Benefit Concert and Community Event, hosted by Dave Chappelle, on Sunday, August 25, from 4 to 10 p.m. This event is free, but a ticket is required for admission. Visit Ticketmaster.com to secure up to two free tickets for the event.
Tickets to this event are restricted to residents of Dayton, Ohio, and the surrounding areas. Patrons must register via Verified Fan on Ticketmaster.
This event will honor the lives lost and to reclaim the community’s favorite places to shop, dine and enjoy time with family and friends. There will be several ways for attendees to contribute to both The Dayton Foundation’s Oregon District Tragedy Fund and Oregon District Business Association, which is assisting local businesses with recovery.
Local and national entertainment will be featured on a main stage located near Fifth Street and Wayne Avenue, with performances throughout the late afternoon and evening.
What to Know If You’re Attending Gem City Shine, A Benefit Concert
To Reclaim the Oregon District, Hosted by Dave Chappelle
- Those attending Gem City Shine will need a ticket to attend.
- Watch your text messages and email for instructions on how to access your ticket for Gem City Shine.
- Free parking is available for ticket holders at UD Arena (Exit 51 on I-75 at Edwin C. Moses Blvd with complimentary shuttles, provided by Greater Dayton RTA.
- If you’re volunteering, follow the instructions in your email and check in at the designated area at 111 E. Fifth St.
- Children 6 and younger can attend with a ticket-holding parent; children 7 and older will need their own ticket to attend.
- Be prepared for long lines as event patrons must go through security.
- Please do not bring large bags, purses, backpacks, and other large items. No chairs or lawn chairs.
- Food and beer will be available for purchase inside the venue space.
- A family zone with special activities, including a community art project and live entertainment will be located in the large parking lot on the western end of Fifth Street near the Patterson Blvd intersection.
- Restrooms will be positioned throughout the event space.
- No cameras except approved, credentialed media.
- There is no re-admission.
- Emergency Services will be on hand to address any medical issues. If you feel you need to speak to a mental/behavorial health professional they will be available as well. Look for the signs directing you to the location.
- As Dave Chappelle always reminds us... Let’s make a memory together! Refrain from using your cell phone camera or video recorder and just enjoy your experience!
