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Find something fun to do with our calendar of downtown events.

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: Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled

The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton

March 15–June 8, 2025 A distinguished figure in contemporary art, Jamie Wyeth is recognized for his fiercely independent, realistic approach ...

Reni Gower and Kate Santucci Exhibit

Galleries at Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton

The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present “GEOmatrix: a Perfect Proof” by Reni Gower in the Burnell ...

Exhibit: SELFie: The Power Within

Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton

The museum’s pop-up exhibit, SELFie: The Power Within, will be in the Main Library’s Opportunity Space @ St. Clair in ...

Ongoing

Exhibit: Laura Sanders: Force of Nature

The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton

The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a mid-career survey of work by Laura Sanders, an artist whose lush, photorealistic ...

Exhibit: Christine Gaffney: Well-Balanced

The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton

The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a solo exhibition of the work of interdisciplinary artist Christine Gaffney. Her sculpture ...

Exhibit: Dayton Around the World

Old Court House 7 N. Main Street, Dayton

The old Montgomery County Court house is being transformed into a museum ahead of a NATO delegation coming to Dayton ...

Exhibit: Think Freedom

Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton

We're thrilled to announce a series of public programs surrounding the Think Freedom art installation, on display in the historic ...

Karaoke

The Dayton Beer Company 41 MADISON STREET, Dayton

Join us for Karaoke Thursdays at The Dayton Beer Company, hosted by Limelight Entertainment from 6:30 p.m.-9:30p.m. Cheers!

I Think You Should Leave – Trivia!

Little Fish Brewing Company 116 Webster St., Dayton

Co-Founder and Head Brewer Sean White is back in Dayton hosting another round of ITYSL TRIVIA! Put on your best ...

Open Mic Night

The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton

Open Mic Night – sign up online, then show up and show out.

Music Bingo Thursdays

The Trolley Stop 530 E. Fifth St., Dayton

We have music bingo every Thursday! It’s free to play, lots of fun, hosted by KG, and there are prizes ...

Concert For Peace Conducted By Marin Alsop

The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton

Experience a once-in-a-lifetime musical event that unites cultures and celebrates the power of peace. World-renowned conductor Marin Alsop joins forces ...