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Downtown Events Calendar
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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 ...
GREAT Miami Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge
Great Miami RiverThe 2025 GREAT Miami Riverway Smallmouth Bass Fishing Challenge June 13 - July 20, 2025 Hosted by the Great Miami ...
Exhibit: Living Color
Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., DaytonArtwork presented to you in Living Color from this group exhibition. Vibrant and colorful artworks fill the gallery from June ...
Ongoing
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 ...
Family Summer Film Series
THE NEONDayton Metro Library has partnered with The Neon and ThinkTV PBS to host a free Family Summer Film Series on ...
Healing Through Hair: A Pop-Up Experience
5 Star Salon Academy 125 E. Second St., DaytonHealing Through Hair: A Pop-Up Experience 
Saturday, June 28th 
11:00 AM β 5:00 PM 
5 Star ...
Toxic Turns 12!
Toxic Brew Company 431 E 5th St, DaytonWe've made it 12 years and we're celebrating! Finally, a 12 year old's birthday party you'll wanna be at. Starting ...
MJ: The Musical
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, DaytonHe is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jacksonβs unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Dayton ...
Gem City Roller Derby
Dayton Convention Center 22 East 5th Street, DaytonGem City Roller Derby is a women's flat track roller derby team based in Dayton, Ohio. GCRD is a skater-owned ...
Blues Fest ft Anthony Gomes
Levitt Pavilion Dayton 134 S. Main St., DaytonBlues Fest ft Anthony Gomes June 28 @ 5:30 PM Free Admission / Series: Amplified Series sponsored by City of ...
Gem City Roller Derby
Dayton Convention Center 22 East 5th Street, DaytonGem City Roller Derby is a women's flat track roller derby team based in Dayton, Ohio. GCRD is a skater-owned ...
Summer Band Series
The Dayton Beer Company 41 MADISON STREET, DaytonWe're happy to announce our 2025 Summer Band Series! Starting May 17th & going until September 20th, join us every Saturday ...
MJ: The Musical
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, DaytonHe is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jacksonβs unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Dayton ...