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Find something fun to do with our calendar of downtown events.

There’s always something fun going on downtown! Below you’ll find a list of events scheduled for today. Use the filters at the top to find events by date, keyword, and more. You can also view the calendar by month or as a list of 20 events at a time.

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Downtown Events Calendar

Novena VS. Golden Guy

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

We're excited to welcome both Novena and The Golden Guy back to the Yellow Cab Tavern stage on Feb 18th ...

Saturday Karaoke

Zen Lounge 121 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH

Enjoy karaoke on Saturday nights from 8 p.m. to midnight, with sushi served until 9 p.m.

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 ...

The Art of Love

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

The Dayton Art Institute (DAI) has announced “The Art of Love”, a specially curated art experience for first dates, budding ...

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, ...

“Savor Your Sundays” Brunches

Coco's Bistro 250 Warren St., Dayton, OH

Four Sundays out the year, brunching becomes beautiful & more fulfilling than any other meal! This annual "Dine & Donate" event, sponsored ...

Learn to Ice Skate! Children’s Course

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

Learn to Ice Skate! Children's Course 11:00am - 11:30am AGE: 5-8 | $50.00 Learn the basics of skating so that you can get out ...

Third Sunday Art Hop

Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH

Art Hops at Front Street feature live music throughout the complex as you explore studios and galleries, and shops!  Shop ...

Love Shack’s Community Wellness Day

PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH

LOVE SHACK’S COMMUNITY WELLNESS DAY is an amazing day of self-care, creativity, and play for all ages. This collaborative of ...

Learn to Ice Skate! Youth/Teen Course

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

Learn to Ice Skate! Youth/Teen Course 11:40am - 12:10pm AGE: 9-15 | $50.00 Learn the basics of skating so that you can get out ...

Learn to Ice Skate! Adult Course

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

Learn to Ice Skate! Adult Course 826:59pm - 826:59pm AGE: 18 and up | $50.00 Learn the basics of skating so that you can ...

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 ...

Draw from the Collection

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

Get inspired, get creative, get sketching! Learn about a variety of drawing concepts and techniques with the guidance of a ...

Perfect Pair Art & Wine Event

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

Experience art, wine, and sweet treats in the historical High Street gallery of the Dayton Society of Artists. Savor three ...