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Exhibit: Curtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon

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

Curtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon July 12–September 14, 2025 A painter and educator, Curtis Barnes, Sr. was a longtime fixture ...

LaunchPad

The Hub powered by PNC Bank 31 S. Main St., Dayton, OH

LaunchPad is a free, monthly event designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, creatives and startup founders looking to grow, learn, ...

CURIO: Lunch Box

Courthouse Square Third & Main Streets, Dayton, OH, USA

Throughout the summer months, fun, out-of-the-box entertainment can be found on Courthouse Square, with CURIO serving as the hub of community, connection, ...

Sunset at the Market

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

The Market is open for dining, music, shopping and community.

Lets Talk Electric Vehicles

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

Part of Cars & Coffee series Lets Talk Electric Vehicles 5:00pm - 8:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join us tonight at the Market ...

Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond

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

Featuring a great mix of familiar favorites and new faces from the region's jazz scene. We're excited to welcome the ...

Karaoke

The Dayton Beer Company 41 MADISON STREET, Dayton, OH, United States

Join us for Karaoke Thursdays at The Dayton Beer Company, hosted by Limelight Entertainment from 6:30 p.m.-9:30p.m. Cheers!

Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes

Levitt Pavilion Dayton 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH

Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes July 17 @ 7:00 PM Free Admission / Series: altafiber Rock/Pop Series Genre: Rock ...

Big Band Night with The Kim Kelly Orchestra

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

Part of RiverScape Summer Music series Big Band Night with The Kim Kelly Orchestra 7:00pm - 9:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join us ...

Open Mic Night

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

Open Mic Night – sign up online, then show up and show out.

Music Bingo Thursdays

The Trolley Stop 530 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, USA

We have music bingo every Thursday! It’s free to play, lots of fun, hosted by KG, and there are prizes ...

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 ...