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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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Downtown Events Calendar
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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 ...
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 ...
Sinclair’s SEEK Conference
Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., DaytonThe SEEK (Sharing, Education, Experience, Knowledge) Conference is hosted by Sinclair’s College for Lifelong Learning and includes a full day ...
Building Resilience: A Community Workshop Series on Emotional Health & Well-Being
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, DaytonJoin the Wellness and Resilience Center, LLC, for a series of interactive workshops that blend mental health insights with practical advice for ...
CURIO: Lunch Box
Courthouse Square Third & Main Streets, DaytonThroughout the summer months, fun, out-of-the-box entertainment can be found on Courthouse Square, with CURIO serving as the hub of community, connection, ...
Live Trivia
Yellow Cab Tavern 700 E 4th St, DaytonWe are excited to host live trivia every Wednesday at The Yellow Cab Tavern! Since there are a limited number ...
Puzzle Feud
The Dayton Beer Company 41 MADISON STREET, DaytonCalling all puzzle fans! Join us for Puzzle Feud every Wednesday from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (or until the first puzzle ...
Wu-Tang Wednesdays
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., DaytonDayton's legendary Ike B spins old school hip hop and whateva else he wants.
Dayton Dragons vs. Lake County Captains
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 ...