2nd Street Market Farmer’s Market Season Opening
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USALocal growers, along with many new artisans, will join the year-round vendors for one of Dayton's most unique shopping experiences. ...
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Downtown Events Calendar
Instructed Nude Figure Drawing, Instructor: Greg Dearth
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin us for a focused and immersive experience in academic figure drawing. This instructed nude figure drawing session offers artists ...
First Bloom Community Cleanup
Downtown DaytonThe Downtown Dayton Partnership is excited to host the second annual First Bloom: a neighborhood clean-up and beautification event. On ...
A Conversation with Mike Giant & Jason REVOK
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesAn artist talk with artist Jason REVOK led by Dayton-based artist Mike Giant. FREE and open to all.
Mother’s Day DIY at the Market
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USACelebrate Mom with creativity at our DIY Mother's Day event. Enjoy a hand on experience creating a personalized gift for ...
Culture Kitchen: France
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAJoin Sabine Grande, owner of Crepe Boheme, as she teaches you how to make your own savory and sweet crepe ...
Collage Night
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. ...
Midwestern Mrs Album Release Show
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHMidwestern Mrs | Album Release Show with Sam King, Amber Heart & Rachel Morgan Celebrate the arrival of something new. ...
Bike to Work Day Pancake Breakfast
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesFive Rivers MetroParks invites the community to celebrate National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 15, during its annual ...
Rise and Shine Freedom Breakfast Fundraiser
The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, United StatesSpring Freedom Breakfast Fundraiser Join us at the Dayton Woman's Club on May 15, 2026, for a morning of awareness ...
Tab-a-oull-ooza
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USASupport The Ronald McDonald House by dropping off your aluminum can tabs at the market. Drop-off bin is located at ...
Pride Rocks!
Levitt Pavilion Dayton 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OHJoin us for Pride Rocks!- a free, family-friendly celebration where community comes together to raise awareness and share resources for ...
Electroforming Jewelry Workshop with Verdigris and Vein(Seamus Martin)
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin us for an introductory workshop in copper electroforming led by Seamus Martin of Verdigris and Vein. Participants will first ...
Native Plant Sale at the Market
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAJoin us for the bi-annual native plant sale (no hybrids). Six growers will be on hand showcasing their native plants, ...
Rebel with a Clause
THE NEON , United StatesOverview "One fall day, Ellen Jovin set up a folding table on a Manhattan sidewalk with a homemade sign that ...
JD Simo & Luther Dickinson
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHTwo of the most electrifying forces in modern roots music—Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars, The Black Crowes) and JD Simo ...
Art Escape: Penthouse Escape
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesHosted by Cynthia & Sam Pratt Wednesday, May 20 5:30-7:30 pm A sunset gathering high above the city featuring European-inspired ...
Artist Talk: Jamea Richmond-Edwards
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesRichmond-Edwards is an artist from Detroit who holds a BFA from Jackson State University and an MFA from Howard University. ...
Dayton Burger Fest – Food Truck Rally
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHWe're marking 13 years of The Dayton Food Truck Rallies with special food festivals throughout the year! Join us for ...
Dayton Dragons vs. Great Lakes Loons
Day Air Ballpark 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OHCatch one of the hottest tickets in sports – see the Dayton Dragons play baseball at Day Air Ballpark! For ...