Intro to Chocolate: Mad Science
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHHey there chocolate lovers! What can science do to chocolate? Oh, the fun! Come learn and taste what food scientists ...
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Downtown Events Calendar
Poetry Contest Showcase
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library will host its annual Poetry Contest Showcase on Thursday, April 23, 6-7:30 pm, in the Main Library’s ...
Artist Talk: Paul Verdell
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin us for an exciting in-person event with the talented artist Paul Verdell! Dive into his creative process, inspirations, and ...
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 ...
Mick Montgomery 80th Birthday Party & Hootenanny Celebration
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHIn memory of the legendary Mick Montgomery, we invite you to The Brightside for a special evening of live music, ...
Dayton Dragons vs. South Bend Cubs
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 ...
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.
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 ...
Discover Dayton Scavenger Hunt
Downtown DaytonExplore downtown like never before during the Discover Downtown Dayton Scavenger Hunt! Throughout the month of April, participants will visit ...
2026 Sinclair Community College Graduating Fine Art Students’ Portfolio Exhibition
Galleries at Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OHThe Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present works by the 2026 graduating class. From April 18 through ...
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 ...
DLCA Performance: Disney’s Newsies JR.
PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHWhen powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys’ expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city ...
Life Is Wine-derful
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHSip your way into spring at our LIFE IS WINE-DERFUL wine tasting in the Schuster Center Wintergarden! Whether you’re a ...
Sinclair College celebrates Legends of Jazz Concert
Blair Hall Theatre - Sinclair 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OHSinclair Jazz celebrates the enduring legacies of Chuck Mangione, Sammy Nestico, Quincy Jones, and Gordon Goodwin with special guest and ...
Jazz Night with George Balog ft. Rhinegeist and Thrive Youth Collective
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin us for an evening of jazz, beer, and some good old fashioned do-gooding! George Balog is behind the turntables ...
Dayton Dragons vs. South Bend Cubs
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 ...