Open Studio Sessions
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesCome get creative in a relaxed, welcome space–no experience necessary! We’ll provide materials, or feel free to bring your own. ...
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Downtown Events Calendar
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 ...
Government Commons: An Equitable Civics Series
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library will host the next installment of the Government Commons: An Equitable Civics Series on Thursday, April 9, 6:30-7:30 ...
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 ...
Spring Heat: Sound of the City
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHSpring Heat: Sound of the City brings live hip hop back to The Brightside on Thursday, April 9th. Six artists, ...
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 ...
ekoostik hookah’s 35th Anniversary
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHYou’re invited to celebrate 35 Years of ekoostik hookah - Ohio’s longest running and most beloved jam band! Their friends, ...
Rhythm Of The City
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesFunk, the music that put Dayton on the map is back. And this time, it moves. Dayton Contemporary Dance Company ...
I Love You Because
Dayton Theatre Guild 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, OH, USAAn uptight writer and a free-spirited photographer stumble through bad dates, big dreams, and the messiest love story they never ...
Friday Night Karaoke at Two Social
Two Social 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OHThe weekend just got louder — step into the spotlight at Two Social's Friday Night Karaoke, Dayton's best late-night sing-along ...
Civic Saturdays
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library’s new series, Civic Saturdays, will continue on Saturday, April 11, from 10 am-12 pm, in the Main ...
Saturday Art Workshops
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHSaturday Art Workshops for Kindergarten-12th Grade and Adults. Each month explore a different art medium (Clay, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Mosaics, ...
Zen Pathways Succulent Garden Workshop
Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OHCreate a serene miniature garden that symbolizes transition, intention, and new beginnings. In this mindful workshop, each guest designs a ...
Artist Talk with Paul Rienzo
Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OHAt 3pm, The Edward A. Dixon Gallery will host an Artist Talk with figurative, realism painter Paul Rienzo in which ...
Vinyl Vinyl Sundays
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesSunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records, we’ll play ’em
Bob Dylan: Rough And Rowdy Ways Tour
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHBob Dylan’s career has lasted the better part of 60 years now. He has never gotten by on sentimentality or ...
Water Bottle Printing
Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OHGet creative and show off your Built Environment Week spirit by designing and custom-printing your very own reusable water bottle! ...
Daughter of a Survivor
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library features Ruth Barnett, host of Daughter of a Survivor, on Monday, April 13, 6-7 pm, in the ...
Renovate Right Panel
Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OHJoin Sinclair Community College, the American Institute of Architects (AIA), and Preservation Dayton for an in-depth exploration of historic renovation. ...