Queens Of Soul
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHCelebrate the powerhouse women who changed the face of music. From Aretha and Tina to Whitney, Adele, and more, QUEENS OF ...
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Vinyl Vinyl Sundays
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesSunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records, we’ll play ’em
Water Street District Pint Path
Water Street DistrictSip your way through local brews, grab a bite at buzzworthy spots and discover why Water Street District is where ...
Exhibit: The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesOctober 18, 2025–January 11, 2026 The Triumph of Nature presents the refined, ever-popular and elegant curvilinear designs and nature-based motifs of ...
AcadeCon 2025
Dayton Convention Center 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, United States– Destination Dayton® is excited to welcome AcadeCon 2025, a three-day tabletop gaming convention, back to the Dayton Convention Center, ...
Polar Bear Express
Downtown DaytonBook a ride on the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the fest streets of Dayton ...
Holly Jolly Social: A Christmas Bar Pop-Up
Two Social 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OHA festive Christmas pop-up where holiday cocktails, sparkling decor, and cozy seasonal vibes transform the space into a winter wonderland. ...
Fall Fun DIY Projects
Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OHMake succulent pumpkins for $7 and up and succulent terracotta towers for $13 and up. Prices include pumpkin and moss ...
Drive Electric Dayton at the Market!
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAVisit the Market, enjoy a free cup of coffee and meet representatives from Drive Electric Dayton. They will have their ...
Four Winds Indigenous Fashion Show
The Tank at The Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OHJoin us in The Tank at The Dayton Arcade for an Indigenous Fashion Show, featuring Harmony Star, Aaron Buffalo, Okwarikowa ...
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!
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 ...
Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really
The Human Race Theatre Company 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OHOCTOBER 29 - NOVEMBER 9, 2025 Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really Playwright: Kate Hamill Director: Emily N. Wells Bouncing ...
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 ...
Water Street District Pint Path
Water Street DistrictSip your way through local brews, grab a bite at buzzworthy spots and discover why Water Street District is where ...
Exhibit: Appropriate Everything
Galleries at Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OHThe Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present "Appropriate Everything" by Darren Haper and John Sousa in the ...
Polar Bear Express
Downtown DaytonBook a ride on the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the fest streets of Dayton ...
Holly Jolly Social: A Christmas Bar Pop-Up
Two Social 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OHA festive Christmas pop-up where holiday cocktails, sparkling decor, and cozy seasonal vibes transform the space into a winter wonderland. ...
Fall Fun DIY Projects
Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OHMake succulent pumpkins for $7 and up and succulent terracotta towers for $13 and up. Prices include pumpkin and moss ...