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Exhibit: Curtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, DaytonCurtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon July 12–September 14, 2025 A painter and educator, Curtis Barnes, Sr. was a longtime fixture ...
We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 5th Annual Art Exhibition
Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., DaytonThis year's exhibition features over 40 artworks from around the United States. See more at weredoingitallwrong.com. The exhibition was juried by ...
Harmonies Music Boxes
Downtown DaytonThe Downtown Dayton Partnership and Le Monde Studios are excited to present Harmonies, a multi-location public art installation on view ...
Ongoing
Exhibit: Laura Sanders: Force of Nature
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a mid-career survey of work by Laura Sanders, an artist whose lush, photorealistic ...
Exhibit: Erin Holscher Almazan: What These Arms Hold
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a new body of work by Erin Holscher Almazan. In these gestural oil ...
Exhibit: Christine Gaffney: Well-Balanced
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a solo exhibition of the work of interdisciplinary artist Christine Gaffney. Her sculpture ...
Living Color – Closing Celebration
Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., DaytonCome enjoy the artwork and the vibe during the Closing Celebration for the group art exhibition "Living Color". Lite refreshments ...
6888 Summer Marketplace
6888 Kitchen Incuabator 32 S. Ludlow St., DaytonThe 6888 Kitchen Summer Marketplace returns for 2025! Join us on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays (June through August) from ...
Fitness in the Park: Yoga with Speakeasy
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, DaytonHarness your strength, enhance your mobility, and create a deeper connection with yourself. Join Tori for a dynamic physical yoga ...
Chair Yoga
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonCHAIR YOGA Saturdays / 11 a-12 p / June 21 / July 19 / Aug 16 No experience necessary, bring ...
iHeart Paws 2025
Dayton Convention Center 22 East 5th Street, DaytonThousands of pets in Dayton are looking for their forever homes and we’re here to help! iHeartMedia Dayton is hosting ...
Sand Art – Air Plant Workshop
Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., DaytonUnleash your creativity in our Sand Art - Air Plant Workshop! This fun and relaxing experience lets you design a ...
Exhibit: Crosstown Connection
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, DaytonCrosstown Connection July 11th - August 23rd The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) and the African American Visual Artists Guild ...
Slow Looking Tour
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonSLOW LOOKING TOUR Saturdays, 12:30 – 1:15 p / June 21 / July 19 / Aug 16 A guided experience ...
Dayton African American Cultural Festival
Island MetroPark 101 Helena St., DaytonDayton African American Cultural Festival 12:00pm - 8:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE This family event brings the richness of the African American experience ...
Great American Beer Tasting
Day Air Ballpark 220 North Patterson Blvd., DaytonGreat American Beer Tasting, presented by Heidelberg Great Great American Beer Tasting, presented by Heidelberg Distributing, returns on Saturday, August ...
Exhibition Tour
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonEXHIBITION TOURS Saturdays, 3-4 p / June 21 / July 19 / Aug 16 Led by Heather Jones, Curator.
Porchfest Afterparty ft Eilen Jewell
Levitt Pavilion Dayton 134 S. Main St., DaytonEilen Jewell w/ Basura Opening August 16 @ 7:00 PM Free Admission / Series: Tim Tye's Midnight Sky Country/Bluegrass Series ...
Summer Band Series
The Dayton Beer Company 41 MADISON STREET, DaytonWe're happy to announce our 2025 Summer Band Series! Starting May 17th & going until September 20th, join us every Saturday ...