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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

Artist in Training Afterschool Classes

K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH

The AIT program is an after-school art club for students in grades 6-12. Students will have the opportunity to explore ...

Artist in Training Afterschool Classes

K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH

The AIT program is an after-school art club for students in grades 6-12. Students will have the opportunity to explore ...

Pecha Kucha Night Volume 52

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

Established in 2009, PechaKucha Night Dayton is a free quarterly idea-sharing party and networking event for adults. PechaKucha is a ...

An Evening for Justice

Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United States

Join us for this special event celebrating the life and work of the late Judge Michael W. Krumholtz of the ...

Open Mic Thursday

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

Every Thursday is Open Mic night at The Barrel House Have a pint, strut yer stuff, or just enjoy some ...

Ice Skating

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

Sheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton. ...

Exhibit: The Artistic Life of Aka Pereyma

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

Aka Pereyma’s art, unconventional and visionary, demonstrates a highly personal means of expression. Weaving folk-art traditions with modern artistic styles, ...

A Season for Nonviolence

The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH

A Season for Nonviolence is a national 64-day educational, media, and grassroots campaign dedicated to demonstrating that non-violence is a ...

Irish First Fridays

The Dublin Pub 300 Wayne Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

Stop by for a pint and listen to live music for Irish First Fridays. Happy Hour from 3-6pm; Miami Valley ...

Girl Scout Cookie Pop-Up

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

Get your annual stash of Girl Scout cookies here on Friday, March 1st from 4-7pm!

First Friday

Downtown Dayton

The beginning of every month starts with a bang in downtown Dayton. First Friday is a free art hop featuring ...

First Friday Art Hop at Front Street

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

Explore studios, galleries, shops and boutiques right in the heart of Dayton’s Arts District! Visit with more than 250+ artists, ...

First Friday at Front Street

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

Explore studios, galleries, shops and boutiques right in the heart of Dayton’s Arts District! Visit with more than 250+ artists, ...