What to know about today’s First Friday in Dayton event

Columbus dream pop/indie rock band Snarls headlined the WYSO Presents concert and celebrated the release of their new album "With Love" at The Brightside Music & Event Venue, located at 905 E. 3rd St. on May 3, 2024 during First Friday in downtown Dayton. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Credit: Tom Gilliam

Credit: Tom Gilliam

Columbus dream pop/indie rock band Snarls headlined the WYSO Presents concert and celebrated the release of their new album "With Love" at The Brightside Music & Event Venue, located at 905 E. 3rd St. on May 3, 2024 during First Friday in downtown Dayton. TOM GILLIAM / CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Dayton’s monthly First Friday is celebrating the beginning of fall with special deals and events taking place across downtown.

First Friday October 2024 logo. Courtesy of the Downtown Dayton Partnership

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Running 5-10 p.m. Oct. 4, the event will take place within downtown Dayton’s DORA area, where those at least 21-years-old can carry their alcoholic beverages between businesses in special DORA-branded cups.

The Yellow Cab Tavern at 700 E. Fourth St. will host a free screening of “Outcry: Alchemists of Rage” at 7 p.m. According to the Center for Independent Documentary, the film “follows Whitney Bradshaw as she photographs women mid-scream in cathartic group sessions where long-silenced stories conjure rage, sorrow and joy.”

There will be an after-party featuring live performances. Doors will open for the event at 6 p.m.

Other restaurants will also be celebrating First Friday. Located at 26 Wyandot St., Warped Wing Brewing Company will have a special Smash Burger Special and First Friday beer release starting at 3 p.m. Corner Kitchen, located at 613 E. Fifth St., will offer select cans of beer for $2 and draft beers in DORA cups for $3. The bar will also serve guests on its patio.

The K12 Gallery and TEJAS will offer still-life study sessions during First Friday at 4 and 6 p.m. Tickets are $30 and this event for those at least 21-years old. The gallery is located at 341 S. Jefferson St.

The Dayton Society of Artists at 48 High St. will host “Midwest Americana: A FotoFocus Exhibition” from 5-8 p.m. Exhibit partner the Tripod Camera Club will be in attendance and light snacks will be provided.

The Dayton Society of Artists building in Dayton’s historic St. Anne’s Hill. CONTRIBUTED

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A full list of events, courtesy of the Downtown Dayton Partnership, can be found at downtowndayton.org.


HOW TO GO

What: First Friday “Festive Fall” edition

When: 5-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4

Location: Downtown Dayton

More info: downtowndayton.org

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