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 ...
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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 ...
Harmonies Music Boxes
Downtown DaytonThe Downtown Dayton Partnership and Le Monde Studios are excited to present Harmonies, a multi-location public art installation on view ...
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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 ...
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 ...
2025 Fine Art Faculty Exhibition Featuring Bridgette Bogle
Galleries at Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, DaytonEvent Title: 2025 Fine Art Faculty Exhibition Featuring Bridgette Bogle Event Description: Sinclair Community College’s annual Fine Art Faculty Exhibition ...
LaunchPad
The Hub powered by PNC Bank 31 S. Main St., DaytonLaunchPad is a free, monthly event designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, creatives and startup founders looking to grow, learn, ...
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, ...
Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, DaytonPart of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter's Kayak Solutions 4:00pm - 8:00pm AGE: 10 and up | $15.00 ...
Sunset at the Market
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., DaytonThe Market is open this Thursday evening for community, dining, shopping & more. The group playing tonight it the Silver ...
Community Workshop – Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, DaytonOur artist-led workshops are designed to make community connections between our guests, local artists, and The Dayton Art Institute through ...
Dayton Art Institute Community Workshop Series–Drawn to the Face: A Portrait
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, DaytonOur artist-led workshops are designed to make community connections between our guests, local artists, and the Dayton Art Institute through ...
System Ali
Levitt Pavilion Dayton 134 S. Main St., DaytonSystem Ali August 21 @ 7:00 PM Free Admission / Series: Global Grooves Series Genre: Palestinian-Jewish Hip Hop System Ali ...
Dayton Dragons vs. Peoria Chiefs
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 ...
Open Mic Night
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., DaytonOpen Mic Night – sign up online, then show up and show out.
Music Bingo Thursdays
The Trolley Stop 530 E. Fifth St., DaytonWe have music bingo every Thursday! It’s free to play, lots of fun, hosted by KG, and there are prizes ...