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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

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: 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: 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, ...

Presidents’ Day Skate

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

Presidents' Day Skate 11:00am - 5:00pm AGE: All ages | $10.00 Spend the holiday at the MetroParks Ice Rink! The rink will be open ...

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: 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, ...

Fat Tuesday

Mudlick Tap House 135 E Second St, Dayton, OH, United States

Anywhere else, it’s just another Tuesday but at the Tap House, it’s Mardi Gras! Join us for New Orleans-inspired cocktails ...

Familiar Favorites with Scott Houchens

Lock 27 329 E. First St., Dayton, OH

Familiar Favorites with Scott Houchens every Tuesday from 7-10pm in the Lock 27 Brewing Downtown Dayton Taproom! This live music ...

Karaoke

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

Enjoy karaoke on Tuesday nights, with sushi service until 9 p.m. and tacos and nachos served after 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 ...

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, ...

Black Family Reunion Night Movie

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 Family Reunion ...