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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 ...
Heidi Brueckner and Jennifer Scheuer Exhibits
Galleries at Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, DaytonThe Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present work by Heidi Brueckner and Jennifer Scheuer in the Burnell ...
Exhibit: Curtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, DaytonCurtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon July 12–September 14, 2025 A painter and educator, Curtis Barnes, Sr. was a longtime fixture ...
We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 5th Annual Art Exhibition
Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., DaytonThis year's exhibition features over 40 artworks from around the United States. See more at weredoingitallwrong.com. The exhibition was juried by ...
Art in the City Juried Art Show
Dayton Convention Center 22 East 5th Street, DaytonStarting on August 1, you can vote for your favorite piece of artwork submitted by local artists. These pieces will ...
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 ...
Living Color – Closing Celebration
Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., DaytonCome enjoy the artwork and the vibe during the Closing Celebration for the group art exhibition "Living Color". Lite refreshments ...
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 ...
6888 Summer Marketplace
6888 Kitchen Incuabator 32 S. Ludlow St., DaytonThe 6888 Kitchen Summer Marketplace returns for 2025! Join us on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays (June through August) from ...
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 ...
Exhibit: Crosstown Connection
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, DaytonCrosstown Connection July 11th - August 23rd The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) and the African American Visual Artists Guild ...
DLCA Performance: Oliver! JR.
PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., DaytonThe streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice ...
Art in the City
Downtown DaytonDiscover the visual and performing arts experience in downtown Dayton at Art in the City, presented by AES Ohio! Art in the ...
“Something in the Air” Streetwear Block Party & Skate Jam
St. Clair Street St. Clair Street, DaytonDuring 2025’s Art In The City, Join us for the 1st Annual "SOMETHING IN THE AIR" Block Party & Skate ...
Caribbean Carnival
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, DaytonCaribbean Carnival 2:00pm - 6:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join us for an unforgettable celebration of Caribbean culture on Friday, August 2, right ...
DLCA Performance: Oliver! JR.
PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., DaytonThe streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice ...
Chambers DesLauriers w/ Heather Redman & the Reputation
Levitt Pavilion Dayton 134 S. Main St., DaytonChambers DesLauriers w/ Heather Redman & the Reputation August 2 @ 7:00 PM Free Admission / Series: Tawnya & Rick ...
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 ...
Summer Drag Revue
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., DaytonFREE SHOW$1 from every beer and 10% from every cocktail goes straight to KETTERING PRIDE!Music starts playing at 7p Dance ...