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 ...
2026 Fine Art Faculty Exhibition Featuring Kevin Harris
Galleries at Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, DaytonSinclair Community College’s annual Fine Art Faculty Exhibition will usher in the beginning of the 2026-2027 academic year. Each fall, ...
CURIO at Courthouse Square
Courthouse Square Third & Main Streets, DaytonFree entertainment in the heart of downtown Throughout the summer months, fun, out-of-the-box entertainment can be found on Courthouse Square, ...
Guided Tour of The Dayton Woman’s Club
The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, DaytonTake a guided tour of this historic Victorian mansion, circa 1850! Learn about the building's history and the founding women ...
Kayak Rentals with Taiters Kayak
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, DaytonPart of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series Kayak Rentals with Taiters Kayak AGE: 10 and up | $15.00, $25.00, $60.00 Paddle under the ...
Free Yoga | Arcade Arts & Wellness
Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., DaytonJoin Day Yoga at the Dayton Arcade for a relaxing and welcoming all-levels Yoga series. These monthly sessions are designed ...
Community Fitness Series: Bootcamp
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, DaytonPart of RiverScape Community Fitness series Bootcamp 6:00pm - 7:30pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join The Unit for an exciting bootcamp workout that ...
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 ...
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. West Michigan Whitecaps
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 ...