Discover Dayton Scavenger Hunt
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Downtown Events Calendar
Member’s Spotlight Exhibition: Amy Dolan: Along the Path
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesAmy Dolan: Along the Path features new work by the Dayton-based artist. Drawing inspiration from the natural world, Dolan’s paintings ...
A Matter of Balance
YMCA of Greater Dayton - Downtown 316 N. Wilkinson St., Dayton, OHWe invite you to join A Matter of Balance, an evidence-based, national fall prevention program offered to the community by ...
The Drama
THE NEON , United StatesA happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.
Student Success Centers – Reconnect
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library’s new program, Student Success Centers – Reconnect, is offered every Tuesday and Thursday, 3-6 pm, through May ...
The Drama
THE NEON , United StatesA happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.
Open Studio Sessions
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesCome get creative in a relaxed, welcome space–no experience necessary! We’ll provide materials, or feel free to bring your own. ...
Community Workshop – Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesOur artist-led workshops are designed to make community connections between our guests, local artists, and The Dayton Art Institute through ...
Government Commons: An Equitable Civics Series
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library will host the next installment of the Government Commons: An Equitable Civics Series on Thursday, April 9, 6:30-7:30 ...
Two Social Euchre League
Two Social 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OHLove Euchre? Looking for a fun way to meet new people in Dayton? Gem City Social Sports is hosting the ...
Dayton Dragons vs. Lake County Captains
Day Air Ballpark 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OHCatch one of the hottest tickets in sports – see the Dayton Dragons play baseball at Day Air Ballpark! For ...
Spring Heat: Sound of the City
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHSpring Heat: Sound of the City brings live hip hop back to The Brightside on Thursday, April 9th. Six artists, ...
Open Mic Night
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesOpen Mic Night – sign up online, then show up and show out.
The Drama
THE NEON , United StatesA happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.
Music Bingo Thursdays
The Trolley Stop 530 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, USAWe have music bingo every Thursday! It’s free to play, lots of fun, hosted by KG, and there are prizes ...
Tony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesTony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective February 21–May 17, 2026, Gallery 120 Between 2007 and 2025, Tony Foster embarked on ...
Jason REVOK: Mutually Exclusive
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present new paintings by Jason REVOK. Self-taught, REVOK is known for pushing creative boundaries ...
Paul Verdell: Tabernacle
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a new body of work by Paul Verdell. In these gestural paintings, Verdell ...
Jamea Richmond-Edwards: Leviathan
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Leviathan, a film by interdisciplinary artist Jamea Richmond-Edwards. Known for her monumental paintings ...