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Jason REVOK: Mutually Exclusive

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

The 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 States

The 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 States

The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Leviathan, a film by interdisciplinary artist Jamea Richmond-Edwards. Known for her monumental paintings ...

2026 Fine Art Student Juried Exhibition

Galleries at Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OH

The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present the 2026 Fine Art Student Juried Exhibition. Students who have ...

Discover Dayton Scavenger Hunt

Downtown Dayton

Explore downtown like never before during the Discover Downtown Dayton Scavenger Hunt! Throughout the month of April, participants will visit ...

A Matter of Balance

YMCA of Greater Dayton - Downtown 316 N. Wilkinson St., Dayton, OH

We invite you to join A Matter of Balance, an evidence-based, national fall prevention program offered to the community by ...

Epic: Elvis Presley in Concert

THE NEON , United States

Long-lost footage from Elvis Presely's legendary Las Vegas residency in the 1970s woven together with rare 16mm footage from Elvis ...

Student Success Centers – Reconnect

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

Dayton Metro Library’s new program, Student Success Centers – Reconnect, is offered every Tuesday and Thursday, 3-6 pm, through May ...

The Drama

THE NEON , United States

A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.

Artist Talk: Jason REVOK

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

Join us for a chill chat with artist Jason REVOK as he shares his creative journey and art insights. Led ...

Two Social Euchre League

Two Social 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

Love Euchre? Looking for a fun way to meet new people in Dayton? Gem City Social Sports is hosting the ...

Suffs

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

Behind every powerful woman… are more powerful women. Direct from Broadway, comes the acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical SUFFS about the brilliant, passionate, ...

Open Mic Night

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

Open Mic Night – sign up online, then show up and show out.

The Drama

THE NEON , United States

A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.

Music Bingo Thursdays

The Trolley Stop 530 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, USA

We have music bingo every Thursday! It’s free to play, lots of fun, hosted by KG, and there are prizes ...

I Love You Because

Dayton Theatre Guild 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, OH, USA

An uptight writer and a free-spirited photographer stumble through bad dates, big dreams, and the messiest love story they never ...