Exhibit: Laura Sanders: Force of Nature
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a mid-career survey of work by Laura Sanders, an artist whose lush, photorealistic ...
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Exhibit: Erin Holscher Almazan: What These Arms Hold
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesThe 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., Dayton, OH, United StatesThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a solo exhibition of the work of interdisciplinary artist Christine Gaffney. Her sculpture ...
Dayton Freestyle Kayaking Competition
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesSpectators are welcome as Dayton-area kayakers compete at RiverScape's River Run for various awards. Stop by and watch as kayakers ...
Susanne Scherette King on exhibit
Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OHHeld Over - Susanne Scherette King Artwork - Art lovers still have a chance to view artwork from Susanne's May ...
Summer Band Series: Chris Yakopcic
The Dayton Beer Company 41 MADISON STREET, Dayton, OH, United StatesEnjoy some live music at the Dayton Beer Company! Chris Yakopcic takes the stage for a free show from 7-10 ...
Pride on Fifth 2025
The Oregon District E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin us for another year of celebrating PRIDE in The Oregon District! We've got a ton of entertainment and activities ...
SPECTRUM: A Pride House Party – Ages 21+
The Stage Door 44 N. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHSPECTRUM: A Pride House Party is an electrifying celebration where the vibrant energy of Pride meets the pulsating beats of ...
Free Yoga – Arcade Arts & Wellness
Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OHThe 2025 Arcade Arts & Wellness Series is a rejuvenating journey with a variety of local yoga instructors amidst the ...
Summer Tea Fundraiser
Rabbit Hole Books 27 W. First St., Dayton, OHJoin us for a little party on the first day of Summer to celebrate the season and help us raise ...
LaunchPad
The Hub powered by PNC Bank 31 S. Main St., Dayton, OHLaunchPad is a free, monthly event designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, creatives and startup founders looking to grow, learn, ...
Artist Talk: Laura Sanders
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesAn evening with the talented artist Laura Sanders at The Contemporary Dayton! Join us for an intimate discussion about her ...
Free Yoga – Arcade Arts & Wellness
Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OHThe 2025 Arcade Arts & Wellness Series is a rejuvenating journey with a variety of local yoga instructors amidst the ...
Artist Talk: Erin Holscher Almazan
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesCome join us at The Contemporary Dayton for an exciting Artist Talk featuring the talented Erin Holscher Almazan. Dive into ...
LaunchPad
The Hub powered by PNC Bank 31 S. Main St., Dayton, OHLaunchPad is a free, monthly event designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, creatives and startup founders looking to grow, learn, ...
Artist talk: Christine Gaffney
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesChristine Gaffney is an interdisciplinary artist who recently received her MFA from CalArts and lives in the Dayton region. Gaffney’s ...
LaunchPad
The Hub powered by PNC Bank 31 S. Main St., Dayton, OHLaunchPad is a free, monthly event designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, creatives and startup founders looking to grow, learn, ...
College Prep Night
Day Air Ballpark 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OHCollege Prep Night on Wednesday September 24 is a free one-stop college resource event to guide prospective college students and ...
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Day Air Ballpark 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OHHeld annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for ...