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 ...
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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 ...
Becoming: 70 Years of Growth, Expression, and Possibility
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library’s newest art exhibit, Becoming: 70 Years of Growth, Expression, and Possibility, will be on display Sunday, March ...
Member’s Spotlight Exhibition: Elisha Frontz: vernal equinox
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesElisha Frontz: vernal equinox March 4 – 28, 2026 Opening Reception: March 4, 6 – 8 pm Closing Reception: March ...
2026 Fine Art Student Juried Exhibition
Galleries at Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OHThe Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present the 2026 Fine Art Student Juried Exhibition. Students who have ...
A Matter of Balance
YMCA of Greater Dayton - Downtown 316 N. Wilkinson St., Dayton, OHWe invite you to join A Matter of Balance, an evidence-based, national fall prevention program offered to the community by ...
Mr. Nobody Against Putin
THE NEON , United StatesThis year's Oscar winner for "Best Feature Length Documentary" is heading to THE NEON for a limited engagement starting March ...
Dolley Madison: The Lady Who Saved Washington!
The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, United StatesStep into the drama, elegance, and resilience of early America as renowned historical interpreter Jessica Michna brings Dolley Madison to ...
Community Workshop – Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesOur artist-led workshops are designed to make community connections between our guests, local artists, and The Dayton Art Institute through ...
Tenant Rights & Responsibilities on the Road
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library welcomes the Dayton Tenant Union and Legal Aid to present Tenant Rights & Responsibilities on the Road at several ...
Sinclair Theatre presents Amélie the Musical
Blair Hall Theatre - Sinclair 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OHSinclair Theatre is proud to present Amélie the Musical, a whimsical adaptation of the hit 2001 romantic comedy, live on ...
Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesWith more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the ...
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 ...
Silents Synced: A Woman of the World with Pearl Jam
THE NEON , United StatesCelebrating its 100th anniversary, A WOMAN OF THE WORLD (1925) follows a liberal European countess, played by Pola Negri, who ...
You’re Dating a Narcissist!
THE NEON , United StatesAn outspoken psychologist, burnt by love, takes an emergency trip to Los Angeles with her best friend to talk her ...
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 ...
Temporary Exhibit: Ordinary Lives
The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH“Ordinary Lives imagines Palestinian existence as an unbroken continuum—a lineage of care, memory, and everyday beauty that stretches from ancient ritual ...