John Lauer: Demon Heads
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesDrawing on fantasy, queer culture, and architecture, Lauer creates demon heads out of paper. Combining digital and manual techniques, he ...
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Downtown Events Calendar
Genealogy Behind the Basics
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHGenealogy Behind the Basics, Main Library, Conference Room 3A Saturday, November 2, 11:30 am-1:30 pm Saturday, November 16, 11:30 am-12:30 ...
Draw from the Collection
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesGet inspired, get creative, get sketching! Learn about a variety of drawing concepts and techniques with the guidance of a ...
Qmmunity Gathering for Hope, Healing, & Action
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHQmmunity Gathering for Hope, Healing, & Action, Saturday, November 16, 2-5 pm, Main Library, Eichelberger Forum: All ages are invited ...
The Second Official Voltron Art Show
Mike's Vintage Toys 508 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OHMike's Vintage Toys is one of five stores nationwide taking part in the second official Voltron Art Show! Stop by ...
Blackspot, Never Try, The Rough Customers
Yellow Cab Tavern 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin us for an amazing night of live music as Blackspot, The Rough Customers (Lexington, KY), & Never Try take ...
Nurse Blake: Shock Advised Tour
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesNurse Blake is a nurse, creator, advocate, touring comedian, viral sensation and so much more. From nursing school to the ...
Exhibits: Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic & (B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesThe Dayton Art Institute (DAI) will close its 2024 Special Exhibition season with an exciting presentation of two combined traveling exhibitions, Merry Grinchmas: ...
Polar Bear Express
Downtown DaytonThru Feb. 28 • Polar Bear Express Routes throughout downtown; call for dates, times, and cost. Book a ride aboard ...
Holly Jolly Social: A Holiday Pop-Up Experience
Two Social 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OHGet ready to celebrate the season at Holly Jolly Social! We’re decking the halls and transforming Two Social into a ...
Rong Bros’ Brunch Bash Round 2
PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHJoin The Rong Brothers from 11 a.m. onwards for a community-focused event, kicking off with an interactive photo booth experience ...
Church of Funk
Oregon Express 336 E. 5th Street, Dayton, OH, USACooley the Curator, *Aka Pastor Cooley,* will be presiding over the wheels of steel between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. ...
Drive Electric Dayton
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAVisit the Market and meet representatives from Drive Electric Dayton. They will have their Electric Vehicle's (EV) lined up outside ...
Holiday Greenery Crafting
Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OHStop in for a jolly good time with whimsical holiday plant projects, including terrarium snowmen, air plant ornaments, and more! ...
Vinyl Vinyl Sunday
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesSundays are for taking it slow with a killer beer, your favorite LP, and a free donut. We’ve got the ...
Skinner Pipe Organ Concert
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesHear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from ...
Soul Sunday with DJ Pluto
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesDJ Pluto caps off the week with a soothing brick of Soul fire. He's behind the decks from 4-7pm!
Choral Vespers
Westminster Presbyterian Church 125 N. Wilkinson St., Dayton, OHThe Westminster Choir with instrumentalists presenting works by Bach and Mendelssohn. A freewill offering will be received.
Polar Bear Express
Downtown DaytonThru Feb. 28 • Polar Bear Express Routes throughout downtown; call for dates, times, and cost. Book a ride aboard ...
Holly Jolly Social: A Holiday Pop-Up Experience
Two Social 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OHGet ready to celebrate the season at Holly Jolly Social! We’re decking the halls and transforming Two Social into a ...