Art Escape at Wayne & Clover
Wayne & Clover 1201 Wayne Ave., Dayton, OHAn evening of art and conversation in one of the city’s most beloved coffeehouses. Meet Member Artist Elisha Frontz, enjoy ...
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Art Escape: Cafe Escape
Wayne & Clover 1201 Wayne Ave., Dayton, OHThe Café Escape Hosted by Wayne & Clover Wednesday, April 15 5:30-7:30 pm An evening of art and conversation in ...
Live Jazz – Kelli Campbell Quartet featuring Saxophonist Byron Lockett
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHThe Kelli Campbell Quartet is a dynamic jazz ensemble rooted in the rich tradition of the American songbook, bringing timeless ...
Tony Foster: Painting at the Edge
THE NEON , United StatesOverview In celebration of Dayton Art Institute's exhibition "Tony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective," we're thrilled to partner with ...
Minimalism 10th Anniversary Tour
THE NEON , United StatesOverview "MINIMALISM is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special live event from The Minimalists. Join Joshua Fields Millburn and ...
Paint & Sip: Magnolias & Peonies Brush Painting Workshop
The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, United StatesCreate your own magnolia or peony painting in this relaxed Paint & Sip workshop. Dayton artist Dr. Yufeng Wang will ...
Baritone Hue
PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHBARITONE HUE is a one-person spoken word poetry performance that blends theatrical storytelling, lyrical verse, and visual atmosphere to explore themes ...
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 ...
Y-Way 5K • Walk Or Run
YMCA of Greater Dayton - Downtown 316 N. Wilkinson St., Dayton, OHJoin the Downtown Y for our first Y-Way 5K (Walk or Run) in Downtown Dayton! Saturday, April 18th • Race ...
4th Annual Black Men’s Mental Health Conference
Sinclair Conference Center 301 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, USAThe 4th Annual Black Men’s Mental Health Conference, hosted by justUs, MH Foundation and LiveOutLoud ENT, will take place on ...
Carolyn Kimes Tree Seedling Give Away
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAJoin us for our annual Carolyn Kimes Tree Seedling Giveaway as it returns to the Market! Help the environment and ...
Barre (Space Three) & Biscuits (Salt Block)
Space Three 39 S. St. Clair St., Dayton, OHJoin Space Three and Salt Block Biscuit Company as we sculpt, sweat, and shake it out in a fun barre ...
Derby Hat Design Workshop
The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, United StatesCelebrate Derby season with a creative afternoon at The Dayton Woman’s Club. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll design and decorate ...
Mutts Gone Nuts: Unleashed!
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesMUTTS GONE NUTS: UNLEASHED! is an uproariously funny comedy dog spectacular that is leaving audiences howling for more! Featuring a dozen ...
DPAA Directors Present: American Soundscapes
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHDPAA’s Artistic Directors collaborate on a blockbuster celebration of American music and dance. From Copland’s lively “Hoe-Down” and folk-inspired Old American ...
Mix 107.7 Time Warp Prom
Dayton Convention Center 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, United StatesGet ready to party like it’s the 1980s again because Mix 107.7’s Voss Auto Network Time Warp Prom is back! On Saturday, ...
Date My Friend at Two Social
Two Social 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OHTired of awkward dating apps? Ditch the swiping and get ready for a night of authentic fun, real connection, and ...
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 ...
Another Evening For Justice: Benefiting The Ohio Innocence Project
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesThe evening will be in two acts. At the conclusion of the event, those who have purchased a VIP ticket ...
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 ...