Opera Star John Holiday
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHFew voices in the world possess the rare versatility to master both classical and pop music – but John Holiday ...
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Global Artisan Market
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAThe Market has partnered with Welcome Dayton and other partner agencies in inviting special guest artisans who recently arrived in ...
Pencil and Prompts: Drawing Basics
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United StatesSharpen up your sketching skills with a local artist providing you insights and inspirations into the world of drawing. Basic ...
Intro to Encaustic with Kate Santucci
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OHCurious about encaustic painting? Join us for an introduction to this dynamic and tactile medium, where pigment is fused with ...
Sketcher Social Session: Advanced Drawing
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin in the fun with fellow sketching enthusiasts for an in-depth experience with drawing. Each session provides basic graphite materials ...
Certified Human Night: The Birthday Bash Edition
The Loft Theatre 126 N. Main Street, Third Floor, Dayton, OHThe Human Race Theatre Company is turning 40 and you are invited to the biggest celebration of the year! Certified ...
Discovery: Forgottonia
PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHThis show is part of our Discovery Series, which presents weekday field trips for area schools to experience carefully selected shows designed ...
2026 Eichelberger Concert Season Reveal: Carnival on the Lawn
Levitt Pavilion Dayton 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OHWe’re Getting Ready to Be Back on the Lawn! On April 30, we’ll gather for the 2026 Eichelberger Concert Season ...
The Lavender Bans: Author Talk and Q&A
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library will host The Lavender Bans: Author Talk and Q&A on Thursday, April 30, 6-7:30 pm, at the ...
Collaboration of Colors
View artwork from 4 pairings of artists who have collaborated in their own unique ways but all start with a ...
May First Friday at the Arcade
Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OHJoin us for May First Friday at the Arcade! The Dayton Arcade’s historic Concourse will be open on Friday, May ...
ArtEBration Food Truck Rally
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OHFront Street Studio'sArtEBration Food Truck Rally1001 E 2nd St, Dayton, OH 45402 May 1st 5pm to 9pm daytonfoodtruckrallies.com Front Street ...
The Primetime Blues Band Live
Art & Soul Maison 14 W. First St., Dayton, OHSee The Primetime Blues Band play live at Art & Soul Maison! Admission is free - a donation to the ...
Jazz fusion from crabswithoutlegs & Mycota
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHTwo acts pushing the boundaries of jazz and sound collide for one night in The Brightside's Sidedoor Room. Mycota and ...
Forgottonia
PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHThe name “Forgottonia” first came to Western Illinois in 1972 when 16 counties declared the creation of the independent nation ...
At The Still Point
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHIn this profound program, pianist Awadagin Pratt performs two concertos written especially for him, both inspired by T.S. Eliot’s Four Quartets. ...
Gem City Burlesque “Bourbon Swing” with live music
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHBourbon Swing — Live Jazz & Burlesque Friday, May 1st The Brightside Music & Event Venue is thrilled to welcome ...
Henry Cho: The Empty Nest Tour
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesOn February 11, comedian Henry Cho was inducted as the 229th member of the Grand Ole Opry. This prestigious honor ...
Wegerzn’s May Fair at the Market
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAThe annual, multi-day spring plant sale hosted by Wegerzyn Gardens Foundation will have both annuals and perennials. All profit goes ...