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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

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Exhibit: EVICTED

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

Dayton Metro Library is proud to host EVICTED, a powerful exhibit that will be on display at the Main Library, ...

Illustrator Inspired Collages

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

Dayton Metro Library and the University of Dayton were selected by the Association for Library Service to Children to host ...

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Unplugged with Joe Waters

Lock 27 329 E. First St., Dayton, OH

Unplugged with Joe Waters, every Wednesday from 6-8PM in the Lock 27 Brewing Downtown Dayton Taproom! Join us every Wednesday, ...

University Of Dayton Celebration Of The Arts

The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH

Symphonic music to jazz, gospel to Javanese gamelan, opera to modern dance: this diverse and lively program celebrates the artistic accomplishments ...

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Exhibit: EVICTED

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

Dayton Metro Library is proud to host EVICTED, a powerful exhibit that will be on display at the Main Library, ...

Free Community Day

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

DAYTON ART INSTITUTE OFFERS FREE COMMUNITY DAY CELEBRATING WOMEN ON MARCH 30th, 2023   Honoring Women’s History Month, admission to ...

I Am Every Woman 

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

I Am Every Woman  Thursday, March 30, 5:30-7 pm Main Library, Atrium In partnership with the Gem City Selfie Museum, ...

Exhibition Film Screening: “Painting Taos”

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

Exhibition Film Screening: “Painting Taos” Date: Thursday March 30 6:30-8pm Cost: free for members, included with museum admission for non-members, pre-registration encouraged ...

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The Hello Girls

Blair Hall Theatre - Sinclair 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH

From New York to Paris, from ragtime to jazz: THE HELLO GIRLS chronicles the story of America’s first women soldiers ...

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Exhibit: EVICTED

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

Dayton Metro Library is proud to host EVICTED, a powerful exhibit that will be on display at the Main Library, ...

Closing Reception and Live Hair Performance

Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United States

HAIRitage: A Cultural Journey & Experience will be featured in the gallery for the month of March. The artist and exhibition ...

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Out on 5th

Oregon District Fifth Street, Dayton, OH

What is Out on 5th? Out on 5th is the street closure of Fifth Street in the Oregon District of ...

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Friday Fish Fry

Antioch Shrine Temple 107 E. First St., Dayton, OH

Friday Fish Fries every Friday through March 31. Fish, chicken, or sausage available. All you can eat. Single plate $15, ...

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