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Jason REVOK: Mutually Exclusive

The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United States

The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present new paintings by Jason REVOK. Self-taught, REVOK is known for pushing creative boundaries ...

Paul Verdell: Tabernacle

The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United States

The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a new body of work by Paul Verdell. In these gestural paintings, Verdell ...

Jamea Richmond-Edwards: Leviathan

The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United States

The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Leviathan, a film by interdisciplinary artist Jamea Richmond-Edwards. Known for her monumental paintings ...

Teresa Olavarria: Lichen

The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United States

The Contemporary Dayton is pleased to present Teresa Olavarria: Lichen, featuring new work by Dayton-based artist Teresa Olavarria and presented ...

Student Success Centers – Reconnect

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

Dayton Metro Library’s new program, Student Success Centers – Reconnect, is offered every Tuesday and Thursday, 3-6 pm, through May ...

Culture Kitchen: France

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

Join 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 States

Come get creative in a relaxed, welcome space–no experience necessary! We’ll provide materials, or feel free to bring your own. ...

Teen Comic Book Club

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

Teen Comic Book Club, Thursday, May 14, 6-7 pm, Main Library, TeenEdge: Discuss comics, manga, and graphic novels, and get ...

2026 LGBTQIA+ Elders’ Awards

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

Dayton Metro Library will host the 2026 LGBTQIA+ Elders’ Awards on Thursday, May 14, 6-7:30 pm, in the Main Library’s ...

Mix and Mingle at The Foundry

The Foundry 124 Madison St., Dayton, OH, United States

Join us on the rooftop for an exclusive Mix & Mingle May 14 from 6-9 pm, featuring premium scotch from ...

Guided Tours

The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United States

Join us for a closer look at the exhibition, with fresh insights into the artists and their work. Led by ...

Guided Tours

The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United States

Join us for an inside look at the exhibition, with fresh insights into the artist and their work. FREE and ...

Government Commons: An Equitable Civics Series

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

Dayton Metro Library will host the next installment of Government Commons: An Equitable Civics Series on Thursday, May 14, 6:30-7:30 ...

Music Bingo

RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United States

Turn up the fun and test your knowledge at Music Bingo, where your favorite songs replace the numbers and every ...