Exhibit: Our Fire Is Stronger Than Your Bombs
The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHOn February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The war continues until now, ruining the lives of ...
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Lights in Flight
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United States +1 moreThe City of Dayton invites residents and visitors to join in the America 250 celebration on Friday, July 3, with ...
First Friday
Downtown DaytonThe beginning of every month starts with a bang in downtown Dayton. First Friday is a free art hop featuring ...
Open House at the Front Street Studios
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OHLet the Front Street Studios be your one-stop-shopping location for art, crafts, photography, vintage retail and so much more. Front ...
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 ...
Dayton Dragons vs. Lansing Lugnuts
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 ...
HYRYDER – A Grateful Dead Tribute
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHThe night before the nation turns 250, step into the timeless world of the Grateful Dead with Hyryder, a tribute ...
Friday Night Karaoke at Two Social
Two Social 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OHThe weekend just got louder — step into the spotlight at Two Social's Friday Night Karaoke, Dayton's best late-night sing-along ...
Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesJune 12-September 12, 2026 Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi is a landmark solo exhibition by award-winning artist, historian, ...
Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesJune 27–September 13, 2026, Gallery 120 William H. Johnson (1901–1970) painted the Fighters for Freedom series in the mid-1940s as tribute to ...
Niki Johnson: Pillars of Democracy
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Niki Johnson: Pillars of Democracy, a series of four large-scale collaged portraits envisioning Liberty, ...
Exhibit: Our Fire Is Stronger Than Your Bombs
The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHOn February 24, 2022, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The war continues until now, ruining the lives of ...
Open House at the Front Street Studios
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OHLet the Front Street Studios be your one-stop-shopping location for art, crafts, photography, vintage retail and so much more. Front ...
Dayton Dragons vs. Lansing Lugnuts
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 ...
Vinyl Vinyl Sundays
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesSunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records, we’ll play ’em
Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesJune 27–September 13, 2026, Gallery 120 William H. Johnson (1901–1970) painted the Fighters for Freedom series in the mid-1940s as tribute to ...
4th of July Weekend: The Foundry’s Rooftop Summer BBQ Buffet
The Foundry 124 Madison St., Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin The Foundry above the city this 4th of July weekend for a rooftop BBQ on Sunday, July 5 featuring ...
Dayton Dragons vs. Lansing Lugnuts
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 ...
Liz Quay, Jayne Struble, and Kathy McGhee Art Exhibits
Galleries at Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OHThe Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present “Marks & Stitches” by Liz Quay & Jayne Struble in ...
Camp DNA – The Human Race Theatre Company
The Human Race Theatre Company 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OHWe are proud to introduce Camp DNA (Developing New Artists) — a three-week, full-day summer theatre experience where high school ...