Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonJune 12-September 12, 2026 Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi is a landmark solo exhibition by award-winning artist, historian, ...
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Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, DaytonJune 27–September 13, 2026, Gallery 120 William H. Johnson (1901–1970) painted the Fighters for Freedom series in the mid-1940s as tribute to ...
Niki Johnson: Pillars of Democracy
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., DaytonThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Niki Johnson: Pillars of Democracy, a series of four large-scale collaged portraits envisioning Liberty, ...
Liz Quay, Jayne Struble, and Kathy McGhee Art Exhibits
Galleries at Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, DaytonThe Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present “Marks & Stitches” by Liz Quay & Jayne Struble in ...
Exhibit: Our Fire Is Stronger Than Your Bombs
The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., DaytonOn February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The war continues until now, ruining the lives of ...
Camp DNA – The Human Race Theatre Company
The Human Race Theatre Company 126 N. Main St., DaytonWe are proud to introduce Camp DNA (Developing New Artists) — a three-week, full-day summer theatre experience where high school ...
Kettering Health at the Market
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., DaytonHeart, Hydration & Healthy Habits-meet Kettering Health at the 2nd Street Market today for blood pressure screening and chat with ...
Kayak Rentals with Taiters Kayak
Part of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series Kayak Rentals with Taiters Kayak 5:00pm - 9:00pm AGE: 10 and up | $15.00, $25.00, $60.00 Paddle under ...
The Great Dayton Food Truck Rally
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., DaytonWe are excited to announce the biggest food truck rally Downtown Dayton has ever seen! The Great Dayton Food Truck ...
Downtown Dayton Historic Walking Tours
Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., DaytonExplore and learn about the diverse selection of retail, industrial, entertainment, and residential sites on this guided walking tour of ...
Steep Canyon Rangers
Levitt Pavilion Dayton 134 S. Main St., DaytonSteep Canyon Rangers July 10 @ 7:00 PM Free Admission / Series: Tim Tye's Midnight Sky Country/Americana Series Genre: Country/Bluegrass ...
Big Band Concert with Kim Kelly Orchestra
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, DaytonPart of RiverScape Summer Music Series series Big Band Concert with Kim Kelly Orchestra 7:00pm - 9:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join us ...
Friday Night Karaoke at Two Social
Two Social 123 E. Third St., DaytonThe weekend just got louder — step into the spotlight at Two Social's Friday Night Karaoke, Dayton's best late-night sing-along ...