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Find something fun to do with our calendar of downtown events.

There’s always something fun going on downtown! Below you’ll find a list of events scheduled for today. Use the filters at the top to find events by date, keyword, and more. You can also view the calendar by month or as a list of 20 events at a time.

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Downtown Events Calendar

Seven Year Anniversary Party

The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United States

By golly, we've made it another trip around the sun! We'll be celebrating the only way we know how - ...

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Holiday Greenery Crafting

Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

Stop in for a jolly good time with whimsical holiday plant projects, including terrarium snowmen, air plant ornaments, and more! ...

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John Lauer: Demon Heads

The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United States

Drawing on fantasy, queer culture, and architecture, Lauer creates demon heads out of paper. Combining digital and manual techniques, he ...

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Genealogy Behind the Basics

Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH

Genealogy Behind the Basics, Main Library, Conference Room 3A Saturday, November 2, 11:30 am-1:30 pm Saturday, November 16, 11:30 am-12:30 ...

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Draw from the Collection

The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United States

Get inspired, get creative, get sketching! Learn about a variety of drawing concepts and techniques with the guidance of a ...

Qmmunity Gathering for Hope, Healing, & Action

Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH

Qmmunity Gathering for Hope, Healing, & Action, Saturday, November 16, 2-5 pm, Main Library, Eichelberger Forum: All ages are invited ...

The Second Official Voltron Art Show

Mike's Vintage Toys 508 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH

Mike's Vintage Toys is one of five stores nationwide taking part in the second official Voltron Art Show! Stop by ...

Nurse Blake: Shock Advised Tour

Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United States

Nurse Blake is a nurse, creator, advocate, touring comedian, viral sensation and so much more. From nursing school to the ...

Rong Bros’ Brunch Bash Round 2

PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH

Join The Rong Brothers from 11 a.m. onwards for a community-focused event, kicking off with an interactive photo booth experience ...

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Church of Funk

Oregon Express 336 E. 5th Street, Dayton, OH, USA

Cooley the Curator, *Aka Pastor Cooley,* will be presiding over the wheels of steel between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. ...

Drive Electric Dayton

2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USA

Visit the Market and meet representatives from Drive Electric Dayton. They will have their Electric Vehicle's (EV) lined up outside ...

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Holiday Greenery Crafting

Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

Stop in for a jolly good time with whimsical holiday plant projects, including terrarium snowmen, air plant ornaments, and more! ...

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Vinyl Vinyl Sunday

The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United States

Sundays are for taking it slow with a killer beer, your favorite LP, and a free donut. We’ve got the ...

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Skinner Pipe Organ Concert

The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United States

Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from ...

Soul Sunday with DJ Pluto

The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United States

DJ Pluto caps off the week with a soothing brick of Soul fire. He's behind the decks from 4-7pm!

Choral Vespers

Westminster Presbyterian Church 125 N. Wilkinson St., Dayton, OH

The Westminster Choir with instrumentalists presenting works by Bach and Mendelssohn. A freewill offering will be received.

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