Susan B. Byrnes: Lightness and Weight
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonA groundbreaking exploration of the paradoxes inherent in the human experience drawing from themes in Milan Kundera’s novel, “The Unbearable ...
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A Zachary Armstrong Curatorial Project
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonIntricate. Intimate. From the heart. The Co presents the reveal of a new project by Zachary Armstrong—an enigmatic force whose ...
2025 Fine Art Student Juried Exhibition
Galleries at Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, DaytonThe Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present the 2025 Fine Art Student Juried Exhibition. Students who have ...
Exhibit: Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, DaytonMarch 15–June 8, 2025 A distinguished figure in contemporary art, Jamie Wyeth is recognized for his fiercely independent, realistic approach ...
Exhibit: SWAY
Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., DaytonInspired by mid-century artists such as Robert Motherwell, Joan Mitchell, and Franz Kline, Susanne Scherette King’s strong colors, movement and ...
Early Bird Market
The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, DaytonCome visit our beautiful Victorian Mansion in Downtown Dayton and discover new, vintage, and collectible treasures from local artisans and ...
Front Street Art Hop
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonArt, Music, Food, Community: First Friday Art Hop at Front Street. We are so excited to announce that we have ...
Rose Wine Tasting with Dani
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., DaytonJoin us for an afternoon rosé tasting with your favorite wine slinger, Dani! She'll be here 1-5pm on Saturday, April ...
Survivors Speak
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, DaytonDayton Metro Library will host Survivors Speak, on Saturday, April 5, from 4-5:30 pm, in the Main Library’s Eichelberger Forum. ...
A Community Fast for Peace and Justice
The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., DaytonFasting for Food and Peace is a 24-hour community event led by Ambassador Tony Hall to raise awareness about hunger, ...
Sinclair Theatre presents The Tempest
Blair Hall Theatre - Sinclair 444 W. Third St., DaytonTwelve years before the start of The Tempest, Prospera was usurped by her sister, Antonia, and exiled from Milan. Now ...
The Dead Revival Band
Yellow Cab Tavern 700 E 4th St, DaytonThe Columbus, OH Grateful Dead Tribute band- recreating the energy, sound, improv, and fun of the Dead. Catch their debut ...
Brainiac with Special Guests Bomb Bunny & The Heartthrobs
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., DaytonWe are thrilled to welcome Brainiac, the legendary Dayton Band, back to our Ballroom stage! They are joined with special ...