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As we begin to safely resume gathering and rediscovering all the great things downtown has to offer, we’re especially excited to get back to all the fun events we’ve missed so much!
There’s always something fun going on downtown! Below you’ll find a list of events scheduled for today. Use the filters at the top to find events by date, keyword, and more. You can also view the calendar by month or as a list of 20 events at a time.
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Exhibit: Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872–1906): A Tribute
Dayton, Ohio, was home to the acclaimed American poet, novelist and lyricist Paul Laurence Dunbar (June 27, 1872-February 9, 1906). ...
Find out more »Exhibit: 4th Annual “Life in the City”
4th Annual "Life in the City" August 5th - 21st Thirty-two artists from across the midwest share their experiences and ...
Find out more »#VinylVinylSunday
Bring your own vinyl, eat some free donuts, and relax with a beer. Come enjoy our weekly wind-down - we’re ...
Find out more »Great Miami Riverway Summer Selfie Challenge
We challenge you to see yourSELF in the Great Miami Riverway this summer, June 1 - August 31. The more ...
Find out more »Exhibit: Art for the Ages: Conservation at DAI
On View June 25–September 11, 2022 Art for the Ages: Conservation at DAI is a Dayton Art Institute exclusive exhibition that ...
Find out more »Gem City Black Business Month: Downtown Black Business Challenge
Gem City Black Business Month engages, entertains, and educates Black business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs and connects them with resources ...
Find out more »Kaleidoscope of Butterflies Art Activity & Tree of Life Memorial
Color and decorate a butterfly -- a symbol of hope, growth, and change. And view the Tree of Life Memorial ...
Find out more »Exhibit: Plein Aire Paintings from Provence and Barcelona
Dayton Metro Library will host the work of Dayton artist Dr. Hyacinth Paul in a Plein Aire Paintings from Provence ...
Find out more »Exhibit: Waking Up: The Contemporary Dayton Biennial Member and Student Invitational
The Contemporary Dayton Biennial Member and Student Invitational WAKING UP Aug 5 – Sep 4, 2022 THE DR. ROBERT L. ...
Find out more »Art in the City Juried Art Show
YOU decide the best artist in the Art in the City juried show! This juried art show, organized by the ...
Find out more »10:00 am
BrickUniverse Dayton LEGO Fan Convention
The Ultimate LEGO Fan Experience coming to Dayton Ohio on August 6-7, 2022 About this event Release the builder within ...
Find out more »12:00 pm
Out on 5th
What is Out on 5th? Out on 5th is the street closure of Fifth Street in the Oregon District of ...
Find out more »1:00 pm
Jesus Christ Superstar
An album that inspired a REVOLUTION. A REVELATION that changed the world. A REINVENTION for this millennium. JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is ...
Find out more »1:05 pm
Dragons vs. Peoria Chiefs
Catch one of the hottest tickets in sports – see the Dayton Dragons play baseball at Day Air Ballpark! For ...
Find out more »2:00 pm
Skinner Pipe Organ Performance
Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from ...
Find out more »6:00 pm
The Lionz Ball
We Bring to you an event that is all about the Freedom of Cultural Expression Cultural Apparel suggested but not ...
Find out more »6:30 pm
Jesus Christ Superstar
An album that inspired a REVOLUTION. A REVELATION that changed the world. A REINVENTION for this millennium. JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is ...
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