Tony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, DaytonTony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective February 21–May 17, 2026, Gallery 120 Between 2007 and 2025, Tony Foster embarked on ...
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Jason REVOK: Mutually Exclusive
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present new paintings by Jason REVOK. Self-taught, REVOK is known for pushing creative boundaries ...
Paul Verdell: Tabernacle
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a new body of work by Paul Verdell. In these gestural paintings, Verdell ...
Jamea Richmond-Edwards: Leviathan
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Leviathan, a film by interdisciplinary artist Jamea Richmond-Edwards. Known for her monumental paintings ...
Collaboration of Colors
View artwork from 4 pairings of artists who have collaborated in their own unique ways but all start with a ...
Teresa Olavarria: Lichen
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonThe Contemporary Dayton is pleased to present Teresa Olavarria: Lichen, featuring new work by Dayton-based artist Teresa Olavarria and presented ...
Student Success Centers – Reconnect
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, DaytonDayton Metro Library’s new program, Student Success Centers – Reconnect, is offered every Tuesday and Thursday, 3-6 pm, through May ...
Culture Kitchen: France
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., DaytonJoin Sabine Grande, owner of Crepe Boheme, as she teaches you how to make your own savory and sweet crepe ...
Collage Night
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonCome get creative in a relaxed, welcome space–no experience necessary! We’ll provide materials, or feel free to bring your own. ...
Teen Comic Book Club
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, DaytonTeen Comic Book Club, Thursday, May 14, 6-7 pm, Main Library, TeenEdge: Discuss comics, manga, and graphic novels, and get ...
2026 LGBTQIA+ Elders’ Awards
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, DaytonDayton Metro Library will host the 2026 LGBTQIA+ Elders’ Awards on Thursday, May 14, 6-7:30 pm, in the Main Library’s ...
Mix and Mingle at The Foundry
The Foundry 124 Madison St., DaytonJoin us on the rooftop for an exclusive Mix & Mingle May 14 from 6-9 pm, featuring premium scotch from ...
Guided Tours
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonJoin us for a closer look at the exhibition, with fresh insights into the artists and their work. Led by ...
Guided Tours
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonJoin us for an inside look at the exhibition, with fresh insights into the artist and their work. FREE and ...
Government Commons: An Equitable Civics Series
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, DaytonDayton Metro Library will host the next installment of Government Commons: An Equitable Civics Series on Thursday, May 14, 6:30-7:30 ...
Music Bingo
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, DaytonTurn up the fun and test your knowledge at Music Bingo, where your favorite songs replace the numbers and every ...
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 ...
A Night Of Bigfoot With Dr. Mireya Mayor & Russell Acord
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., DaytonLive the adventure. Discover the impossible. Join the stars of Discovery Channel’s hit show “Expedition Bigfoot” for a thrilling night ...
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 ...
Midwestern Mrs Album Release Show
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., DaytonMidwestern Mrs | Album Release Show with Sam King, Amber Heart & Rachel Morgan Celebrate the arrival of something new. ...