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Find something fun to do with our calendar of downtown events.
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
Paris Is Burning – With Special Guest Trace Lysette
THE NEON , United StatesOverview In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Greater Dayton LGBT Center, we're screening the classic documentary PARIS IS ...
Karaoke with Zane
Yellow Cab Tavern 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, United StatesYellow Cab Tavern Karaoke is BACK every Tuesday at 8pm with MC Zane Gerlach! Entry is always free! With a ...
Introduction to Tai Chi
The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, United StatesExperience the traditional art of Tai Chi in the beautiful setting of The Dayton Woman’s Club ballroom, led by Tara ...
Guided Tour of The Dayton Woman’s Club
The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, United StatesTake a guided tour of this historic Victorian mansion, circa 1850! Learn about the building's history and the founding women ...
Adult Weekday Classes
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHTuesday and Wednesday weekday classes: Tuesdays (September-May) Stained Glass Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Ceramics/Clay Classes: 3:00pm-5:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 3:30pm-5:30pm Wednesdays (September-May) Still ...
Adult Weekday Classes
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHTuesday and Wednesday weekday classes: Tuesdays (September-May) Stained Glass Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Ceramics/Clay Classes: 3:00pm-5:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 3:30pm-5:30pm Wednesdays (September-May) Still ...
Artist in Training (AIT) Program
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHAfter school Artist in Training program geared for grades 3rd-12th grades. Classes are Monday-Wednesdays from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Open Studio time to ...
Sinclair Pop-Up Bakery
Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OHFor one night each week, Tartan Terrace transforms into a lively full-run bakery. Sinclair College culinary students in their final ...
Adult Weekday Classes
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHTuesday and Wednesday weekday classes: Tuesdays (September-May) Stained Glass Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Ceramics/Clay Classes: 3:00pm-5:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 3:30pm-5:30pm Wednesdays (September-May) Still ...
Live Trivia
Yellow Cab Tavern 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, United StatesWe are excited to host live trivia every Wednesday at The Yellow Cab Tavern! Since there are a limited number ...
Wu-Tang Wednesdays
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesDayton's legendary Ike B spins old school hip hop and whateva else he wants.
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 ...
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 ...
Artist Talk: Jason REVOK
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin 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, OHLove Euchre? Looking for a fun way to meet new people in Dayton? Gem City Social Sports is hosting the ...
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 ...
Coffee Talk
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAJoin Poppets Coffee, a Market vendor, where you'll explore the rich flavors of specialty coffee paired with sweet and savory ...
Friday Night Paint-In
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHFriday Night Paint-In on first Fridays of every month between October 2025-April 2026. 2 sessions available 4:00pm-6:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm. Bring ...