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Downtown Events Calendar

The Future of Female

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

The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) is proud to present The Future of Female, a juried exhibition highlighting the perspectives, ...

absence

Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH

"absence" can have many meanings in this upcoming show featuring artwork from Weiting Wei, Christa Kimble and Ann Silverman. The ...

Kayak Rentals with Taiters Kayak

Part of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series Kayak Rentals with Taiters Kayak 5:00pm - 9:00pm AGE: 10 and up | $15.00, $25.00, $60.00 Paddle under ...

Downtown Dayton Historic Walking Tours

Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH

Explore and learn about the diverse selection of retail, industrial, entertainment, and residential sites on this guided walking tour of ...

Party at the Plaza

Day Air Ballpark 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH

It's time to break out your baseball caps and jerseys! Party at the Plaza returns from 5:30 to 7:30pm! Join ...

Dayton Sideshow 19

Yellow Cab Tavern 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, United States

The annual free art and music festival, Dayton Sideshow, returns! Featuring music, art, vendors and more! All agesFree!! Artists: Holly ...

Big Band Concert with Central Jazz Big Band

RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United States

Part of RiverScape Summer Music Series series Big Band Concert with Central Jazz Big Band 7:00pm - 9:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join ...

The Hot Wing King

The Human Race Theatre Company 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OH

JUNE 3 - 14, 2026 The Hot Wing King Playwright: Katori Hall Director: Darnell Pierre Benjamin It’s time for the ...

Sound Sculpture Concerts @ The Guild

Dayton Theatre Guild 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, OH, USA

Michael Bashaw, with members of the Puzzle of Light Ensemble, will present Sound Sculpture concerts at the Dayton Theater Guild ...

Friday Night Karaoke at Two Social

Two Social 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

The weekend just got louder — step into the spotlight at Two Social's Friday Night Karaoke, Dayton's best late-night sing-along ...

The Future of Female

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

The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) is proud to present The Future of Female, a juried exhibition highlighting the perspectives, ...