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Find something fun to do with our calendar of downtown events.

There’s always something fun going on downtown! Below you’ll find a list of events scheduled for today. Use the filters at the top to find events by date, keyword, and more. You can also view the calendar by month or as a list of 20 events at a time.

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Downtown Events Calendar

Puzzle Feud

Calling all puzzle fans! Join us for Puzzle Feud every Wednesday from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (or until the first puzzle ...

Puzzle Feud

Calling all puzzle fans! Join us for Puzzle Feud every Wednesday from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (or until the first puzzle ...

Puzzle Feud

Calling all puzzle fans! Join us for Puzzle Feud every Wednesday from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (or until the first puzzle ...

Puzzle Feud

Calling all puzzle fans! Join us for Puzzle Feud every Wednesday from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (or until the first puzzle ...

Free concert: Sinclair Classical Guitar Ensemble

Blair Hall Theatre - Sinclair 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH

Enjoy a free concert from Sinclair Classical Guitar Ensemble Noah Ward, director Blair Hall Theatre, Building 2 Full concert schedule ...

Dayton Dragons vs. Great Lakes Loons

Day Air Ballpark 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH

Catch one of the hottest tickets in sports – see the Dayton Dragons play baseball at Day Air Ballpark! For ...

Exhibit: Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled

The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United States

March 15–June 8, 2025 A distinguished figure in contemporary art, Jamie Wyeth is recognized for his fiercely independent, realistic approach ...

Exhibit: SWAY

Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH

Inspired by mid-century artists such as Robert Motherwell, Joan Mitchell, and Franz Kline, Susanne Scherette King’s strong colors, movement and ...

Exhibit: SELFie: The Power Within

Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH

The museum’s pop-up exhibit, SELFie: The Power Within, will be in the Main Library’s Opportunity Space @ St. Clair in ...

Noonday Organ Recitals

Westminster Presbyterian Church 125 N. Wilkinson St., Dayton, OH

Noonday Organ Recitals Four Thursdays in May – 12:10-12:35 Lunch served following each recital. May 1 – Laura Bottei, Organist, ...

Culture Kitchen: Thailand

2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USA

Join Homestyle Thai Bistro, a 2nd Street Market vendor as they present several tastings of food from their native Thailand ...

Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond

The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United States

Featuring a great mix of familiar favorites and new faces from the region's jazz scene. We're excited to welcome the ...

Empowered Voices: Story Sharing with LORE

Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH

Empowered Voices: Story Sharing with LORE, Thursday, May 8, 6-8 pm, Main Library, Community Room A: Patrons are invited to ...

Karaoke

Join us for Karaoke Thursdays at The Dayton Beer Company, hosted by Limelight Entertainment from 6:30 p.m.-9:30p.m. Cheers!

Karaoke

Join us for Karaoke Thursdays at The Dayton Beer Company, hosted by Limelight Entertainment from 6:30 p.m.-9:30p.m. Cheers!