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 ...
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Reni Gower and Kate Santucci Exhibit
Galleries at Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, DaytonThe Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present “GEOmatrix: a Perfect Proof” by Reni Gower in the Burnell ...
Exhibit: Enduring the Seige of Sarajevo – Snapshots of Survival
The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton
Exhibit: SELFie: The Power Within
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, DaytonThe museum’s pop-up exhibit, SELFie: The Power Within, will be in the Main Library’s Opportunity Space @ St. Clair in ...
Local Love: Art Stroll & Business Blitz
Downtown DaytonDowntown Dayton is looking alive! Stroll at your own pace to take in the new murals, sculptures, ArtWraps, and more ...
Out on 5th
Oregon District Fifth Street, DaytonWhat is Out on 5th? Out on 5th is the street closure of Fifth Street in the Oregon District of ...
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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 ...
Paint & Sip Acrylic Workshop – Child-Friendly Class
The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, DaytonGrab a brush and a beverage—it’s time to let your imagination run wild and paint this adorable little gnome! Whether ...
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 ...
Dayton Freestyle Kayaking Competition
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, DaytonSpectators are welcome as Dayton-area kayakers compete at RiverScape's River Run for various awards. Stop by and watch as kayakers ...
Susanne Scherette King on exhibit
Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., DaytonHeld Over - Susanne Scherette King Artwork - Art lovers still have a chance to view artwork from Susanne's May ...
Exhibit: Peace Talks
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, DaytonThe Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) proudly presents PEACE TALKS, our annual spring juried exhibition. This timely exhibition reflects on ...
Between Riverside and Crazy
Dayton Theatre Guild 430 Wayne Avenue, DaytonRetired cop Pops Washington struggles to hold on to one of the last great rent-stabilized apartments on Riverside Drive. Fresh ...
Funk Fest ft. Rick James’ Stone City Band
Levitt Pavilion Dayton 134 S. Main St., DaytonLINEUP:ThumpdaddyFreekbassRick James' Stone City Band Enjoy an evening of live music at Levitt Pavilion Dayton as part of the 2025 ...
Summer Music Series: Bluegrass Night with The Shady Pine
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, DaytonJoin us under the pavilion as the RiverScape Summer Music Series features Bluegrass Night with The Shady Pine! Bring your ...
Summer Band Series: Chris Yakopcic
The Dayton Beer Company 41 MADISON STREET, DaytonEnjoy some live music at the Dayton Beer Company! Chris Yakopcic takes the stage for a free show from 7-10 ...
Rock Night with George Balog
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., DaytonGeorge Balog spins an all-vinyl set of rock bangers, but also Wilco. No cover, just vibes.
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 ...