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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

Pride on 5th

Oregon District Fifth Street, Dayton, OH

The Dykes of Dayton join forces with the Oregon District along with our sponsors The Oregon District Business Association, Lily’s Bistro ...

Dayton Beer 5K

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

Dayton Beer 5K 5:00pm - 8:00pm AGE: 21 and up | $30.00 The 2023 Dayton Beer 5K & 1/4 mile walk and tasting will ...

:Fierce Fest

PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH

Welcome to the second annual :FIERCE FEST in Dayton! We are back this year with eight entertainers and live acts spanning across ...

Lung w/ Freya’s Felines Opening

Levitt Pavilion Dayton 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH

Lung w/ Freya's Felines Opening June 3 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: PROJECTS UNLIMITED GEM SERIES GENRE: ROCK ...

The Best of the Season

First Baptist Church 111 Monument Ave, Dayton, OH

The Music Department at historic First Baptist Church of Dayton will present “The Best of the Season” as part of ...

Los Magos Experience

Tender Mercy 607 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

Join Tender Mercy, Los Magos Sotol and Bartender of the Year Jessi Pollack for an industry-focused cocktail hour. You will ...

BootyMix Fitness

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

Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series BootyMix Fitness 6:00pm - 7:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE It isn't a dance class. It's a release ...

Pride No-Sew Sock Gnomes 

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

June is PRIDE Month, and to celebrate Dayton Metro Library is offering many programs that give patrons of the LGBTQIA+ ...

Jr. Raptor Readers

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

Dayton Metro Library has teamed up with several community partners to give patrons of all ages a chance to get ...

Tai Chi & Qigong at the River

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

Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series Tai Chi & Qigong at the River 6:00pm - 7:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Offered by Immortal ...

MVHSTA Showcase

The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH

Join us for an exciting night of entertainment, celebration, and recognition of excellence in high school theatre from across the ...

SWERK with MVP Dance Fit

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

Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series SWERK with MVP Dance Fit 6:00pm - 7:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE SWERK (Sweat, Work, Twerk) combines ...

Event Series Indigo

Indigo

The Human Race Theatre Company 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OH

Beverly braces for chaos when her mother is diagnosed with dementia and moves in with her and her husband. But ...

Deeply Rooted: Chef Zack Weiner

Sueno 607 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

It's all about collaboration when it comes to our Chef's Dinner Series, "Deeply Rooted." Hosted by Sueño Chef Jorge Guzman, ...

Island Time

The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH

You’re getting ready to relax by the water, but your favorite beverages are all served in glass… BIG NO-NO. This ...

Etana w/ Luv Locz Experiment Opening

Levitt Pavilion Dayton 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH

Etana w/ Luv Locz Experiment Opening June 8 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: PROJECTS UNLIMITED GEM SERIES GENRE: ...

The Bob Gray Orchestra featuring vocalist Deb Hunter

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

Part of RiverScape Summer Music series The Bob Gray Orchestra featuring vocalist Deb Hunter 7:00pm - 9:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Grab your ...