Exhibit: Woodblock Prints of Saitō Kiyoshi
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, DaytonJanuary 28–July 16, 2023 With a career spanning six decades, Saitō Kiyoshi (1907–1997) was one of the most prolific Japanese ...
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New Beginnings: An American Story of Romantics and Modernists in the West
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, DaytonNew Beginnings An American Story of Romantics and Modernists in the West February 18, 2023–May 21, 2023 New Beginnings is a ...
Exhibit: Arturo Herrera: Between
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonArturo Herrera: Between Apr 14, 2023 – Jul 2, 2023 THE DR. ROBERT BRANDT, JR. GALLERY The Contemporary Dayton presents Between, recent ...
Exhibit: Tyler Macko: A voice from I don’t know where
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonTyler Macko: A voice from I don’t know where Apr 14, 2023 – Jul 2, 2023 The Contemporary Dayton is pleased ...
Exhibit: Kevin Jerome Everson: films
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonKevin Jerome Everson: films Apr 14, 2023 – Jul 2, 2023 THE JACK W. AND SALLY D. EICHELBERGER FOUNDATION VIDEO GALLERY ...
Exhibit: Americans and the Holocaust
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, DaytonDayton Metro Library is one of 50 U.S. academic and public libraries selected to host Americans and the Holocaust, a ...
Dayton Pride 2023 – United We Can
Downtown DaytonDayton Pride: United We Can kicks off Friday night with the Rubi Girls performing on Courthouse Square. It resumes on ...
Exhibit: [Dis]Information: Propaganda, Conspiracy Theories, & the Power of Protest
The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., DaytonExplore the International Peace Museum's largest exhibit to date with more than 200 pieces on display.
Exhibit: Faces
The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., DaytonFaces is an artistic presentation by figurative abstract artist Rafaela Santos. There is a oneness to faces and she expresses ...
Irish First Fridays
The Dublin Pub 300 Wayne Ave., DaytonLive music at the Dublin Pub! Stop by for a pint and listen to live music for Irish First Fridays. ...
Rosé Wine Flight Nights
Deaf Monty's Wine 22 Brown St., DaytonEnjoy a flight of 3 rosé wines for $9--the perfect pairing with our patio! Friday, June 2nd and Saturday June ...
First Friday Downtown Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, DaytonPart of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series First Friday Downtown Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter's Kayak Solutions 4:00pm - 8:00pm AGE: 14 ...
Live Music
Moeller Brew Barn 116 E. First St., DaytonLive music with Jenna Drees Music from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. before the Dragons Game!
Cognitive Contemplation curated by Sydney Summers
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonCognitive Contemplation is a collection of artworks that have been created with a focus on form, color, texture, and composition, ...
First Friday at Front Street
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonExplore three industrial-sized buildings from 5 to 9 p.m. full of working art studios, galleries, workshops, and boutiques. Check out ...
HEARTSIQ’s Mixtape – A Queer Arts Festival during Dayton Pride
Yellow Cab Tavern 700 E 4th St, DaytonHEARTSIQ is a Queer focused art, music, and performance group that has organized monthly events at the Yellow Cab Tavern ...
Cynthia Kukla – Separating the Earth from the Heavens
Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., DaytonOpening Reception for Cynthia Kukla's solo art exhibition "Separating the Earth from the Heavens" will be held on June 2nd ...
Edy Martin: Retrospective Art Show and Sale
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, DaytonThe Dayton Society of Artists is pleased to announce Edy Martin: Retrospective Art Show and Sale will be featured in ...
The Repeating Arms with The Shady Pine
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, DaytonPart of RiverScape Summer Music series The Repeating Arms with The Shady Pine 6:00pm - 9:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Spend your First ...
Exhibit Opening
Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., DaytonYou are invited to the opening of Cynthia Kukla’s “Separating the Earth from the Heavens” exhibit from 6-9 p.m. See ...
Summer First Fridays at The CO with Scripted in Black
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonThis summer, immerse yourself in the captivating world of creative and performing arts. The Co is proud to present Summer ...
Garth. w/ Yvette Diva Williams Opening
Levitt Pavilion Dayton 134 S. Main St., DaytonGarth. w/ Yvette Diva Williams Opening June 2 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: PROJECTS UNLIMITED GEM SERIES GENRE: ...
Nate Bargatze: The Be Funny Tour
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, DaytonHailing from Old Hickory, Tennessee, stand-up comedian NATE BARGATZE is selling out shows across the world. In July 2020, the comedian teamed ...
Dayton Dragons vs. West Michigan Whitecaps
Day Air Ballpark 220 North Patterson Blvd., DaytonCatch one of the hottest tickets in sports – see the Dayton Dragons play baseball at Day Air Ballpark! For ...
Hedda Gabler
Dayton Theatre Guild 430 Wayne Avenue, DaytonDirected by David Shough Showing weekends: June 2-18, 2023 This Broadway adaptation of Ibsen’s timeless drama presents a sympathetic, yet ...
Nate Bargatze: The Be Funny Tour
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, DaytonHailing from Old Hickory, Tennessee, stand-up comedian NATE BARGATZE is selling out shows across the world. In July 2020, the comedian teamed ...