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Downtown Events Calendar

Jackie Robinson Steals Home

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

In honor of Black History Month Jackie Robinson Steals Home by Peter Manos directed by Shaun Diggs Jackie is attempting ...

A Soldier’s Play

Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United States

A Roundabout Theatre national tour, Co-presented by The Human Race Theatre Company and Dayton Live at the Victoria Theatre. This 1982 ...

Exhibit: Becky Suss: “Home”

The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United States

Becky Suss Home Jan 13, 2023 – Mar 26, 2023 THE DR. ROBERT BRANDT, JR. GALLERY The Contemporary Dayton is ...

Exhibit: What ABOUT Hair

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

Dayton Metro Library is pleased to welcome a unique exhibit titled What ABOUT Hair, presented by the Women Strong Art ...

Exhibit: Woodblock Prints of Saitō Kiyoshi

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

January 28–July 16, 2023 With a career spanning six decades, Saitō Kiyoshi (1907–1997) was one of the most prolific Japanese ...

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, ...

Side Hustle without the Hustle Workshop

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

A side hustle can be a second income stream that's based on your unique talents and interests. ​ Learn how ...

Masthead’s 6th Birthday Party

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

Join us and our friends from Masthead as we celebrate their 6th birthday party! Taps will be flowing from open ...

Black History Month-Music at the Market

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

Black History Month-Music at the Market! 12:00pm - 12:30pm AGE: All ages | FREE In celebration of Black History Month join us at Noon ...

Black Movies Matter for Adults  

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

In recognition of Black History Month, Dayton Metro Library Branches have been hosting a variety of movies. Black Movies Matter ...

A Soldier’s Play

Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United States

A Roundabout Theatre national tour, Co-presented by The Human Race Theatre Company and Dayton Live at the Victoria Theatre. This 1982 ...

Gem City R&B Kickback

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

Valentine’s weekend!  Saturday February 18th. Live in Dayton, Ohio at the Schuster Center! Performing live: Dru Hill, Jagged Edge, Jon B ...

A Soldier’s Play

Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United States

A Roundabout Theatre national tour, Co-presented by The Human Race Theatre Company and Dayton Live at the Victoria Theatre. This 1982 ...