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Mojo Brookzz
Mojo Brookzz brings a late-night stand-up performance to Funny Bone Comedy Club (Dayton) in Dayton, Ohio. Quick to read the room and turn everyday experiences into stories, the comic leans into spontaneous, on-the-spot riffs in an intimate club setting.
Funny Bone Comedy ClubJuneteenth: Commemoration, Celebration, and Concert
The 6th Annual Juneteenth Commemoration, Celebration, and Concert returns to Levitt Pavilion Dayton with the theme Legacy of Freedom III. Presented in partnership with Home of Urban Creative Arts, this free community gathering highlights education, culture, remembrance, and joy through performances, interactive experiences, and live music in downtown Dayton. The program opens with Boots on the Ground, a short educational tribute to local and national individuals who have fought and continue to fight for freedom, followed by community Southern soul line dancing. Throughout the evening, attendees can experience African drumming and dance, poetry, heritage presentations, audience participation moments, a live choir, food sculptures and culinary demonstrations, face painting, sound bowls, massage chairs, food trucks, and giveaways. Families can visit the Mobile Bookstore, pick up free youth books while supplies last, connect with local African American authors, and take part in literacy-focused activities that celebrate reading, storytelling, and cultural preservation. The night concludes with a concert by Grammy-nominated R&B group Brownstone with a live band. Recognized for rich harmonies and songs including If You Love Me, Grapevyne, and 5 Miles to Empty, Brownstone first rose to prominence as the initial signing to Michael Jackson’s MJJ Music and continues to share its soulful sound with audiences across the country. This celebration is supported by community partners including Montgomery County, the Charles F. Kettering Foundation, Dayton Metro Library, the Michael and Debbie Carter Center for American History: Our American Journey, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, Faith Daniels and 92.1 WROU, Black Palette Art Gallery, Tae Winston Events, Black Worldschoolers Mobile School Bus, Signature Educational Solutions, Dayton Daily News, WYSO, and others.
Levitt PavilionFountain Paddles
Paddle beneath the fountains at RiverScape MetroPark as Taiters Kayak sets up at the water’s edge between the bike trail and the river. Rentals are offered on a walk up, first come, first served basis, and small groups can request a reserved spot. Options include a half hour for $15, one hour for $25, or four hours for $60. On arrival, scan the QR code to choose your rental, pay, and sign the waiver, with cash and tap to pay also accepted. Participants must be at least 10 years old. Minors need an accompanying adult and a signed waiver. The weight limit is 300 pounds. Restrooms are available in the park near the Canteen. Assistance is provided for getting in and out of the water, and first timers receive basic instruction before launching. The fleet includes 18 single sit in kayaks and two double sit on kayaks. Downtown parking is available.
RiverScape MetroParkGuided Downtown Dayton Walking Tours
Discover Downtown Dayton with a guided walk that highlights the area’s blend of retail, industrial, entertainment, and residential spaces. The route covers about 1.5 miles in roughly 90 minutes and may feel challenging for some. Participants should be comfortable walking along city sidewalks and streets, wear supportive shoes, and consider bringing water. Tours take place rain or shine, with cancellations only in the case of thunder or lightning. Reservations are required. Street parking is available on the roads surrounding the Arcade.
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