First Friday event to showcase Downtown Dayton shopping, food and drinks on Dec. 4
Here are some of the highlights of downtown Dayton’s Dec. 4 First Friday.
Art, Dance, Music and Film
🎄The Contemporary Dayton, 120 N. Jefferson St.
The Contemporary Dayton presents it’s annual Holiday CoShare, this year online. A virtual holiday shop with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Artist Members. Visit [thecontemporarydayton.org] to shop.
🎄Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N.
Under the current stay-at-home advisory, the museum and all exhibits are currently closed, but you can shop for holiday gifts at the online museum store, with proceeds going to the Dayton Art Institute. To shop, visit [the-dayton-art-institute-museum-store.mybigcommerce.com.
🎄Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High St.
The Dayton Society of Artists is pleased to present an online exhibition of work by their membership. All pieces are for sale and prices begin at $25. Visit https://daytondsa.org/holidaygallery [daytondsa.org]. People can also book an Appointment to see the latest DSA Gallery Exhibition.
🎄Edward A. Dixon Gallery, lobby of 131 N. Ludlow St.
In its new location in the lobby of the Talbott Tower at 131 N. Ludlow St., the gallery offers a collection of curated art from gallerist Edward A. Dixon, including discounted pieces. The gallery is open by appointment. Call the gallery at (937) 985-2115 or shop online at: http://shop.eadgallery.com/.
🎄First Friday at Front Street
The first-ever Christkindl Market at Front Street will start during First Friday. The market is a two-day event and will kick-off during First Friday at 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Dec. 5, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will include a Window Light Display contest. For more information on how to participate in the voting, visit https://frontstreet.art/. The contest includes a Santa Selfie Contest, prizes and more.
🎄The Neon,130 E. Fifth St.
While out and about enjoying the First Friday festivities, check out the latest offerings from downtown Dayton’s independent art theater, featuring in-person and virtual viewing options at www.neonmovies.com.
🎄Wiley’s Comedy Club,101 Pine St.
Wiley’s is presenting the #WTF Comedy Show featuring Dayton favorite, Brent Bowser. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, tickets are only available online or by calling (937) 224-JOKE. Wiley’s is not currently selling tickets at the door. Find more information on wileyscomedy.com.
🎄Space Three, 39 S. St. Clair St.
Join us in the studio for Space Three Gives Back, a Swerk for a Cause class to benefit the American Cancer Society. Space is limited to guarantee social distancing. Visit spacethreedayton.com to register.
Dining and Drinks
🎄Local Cantina, 501 E. First St.
First Friday specials include $5 Mustache Ride Margaritas and $3 Draft pints from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
🎄Lock 27 Brewing, 329 E. First St.
Join Lock 27 inside the downtown Dayton taproom or on the newly expanded patio, with outdoor seating and fire pits for warmth. Taste Lock 27′s Great American Beer Festival bronze medal-winning Belgian Wit, or its Dirty Bean Stout, a new collaboration with Reza’s Dayton coffee, along with other options on tap. Food and drinks also available for