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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

Exhibit: Woodblock Prints of Saitō Kiyoshi

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

January 28–July 16, 2023 With a career spanning six decades, Saitō Kiyoshi (1907–1997) was one of the most prolific Japanese ...

Exhibit: EVICTED

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

Dayton Metro Library is proud to host EVICTED, a powerful exhibit that will be on display at the Main Library, ...

Exhibit: [BLACK]nificence

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

nificence, a molting of two exceptional concepts – Blackness and Magnificence, celebrates Black History Month with history and innovation like ...

PechaKucha Night Dayton Vol. 48

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

Established in 2009, PechaKucha Dayton is a quarterly idea-sharing party and networking event for adults. Save the date for the ...

Exhibit: Becky Suss: “Home”

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

Becky Suss Home Jan 13, 2023 – Mar 26, 2023 THE DR. ROBERT BRANDT, JR. GALLERY The Contemporary Dayton is ...

Exhibit: Woodblock Prints of Saitō Kiyoshi

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

January 28–July 16, 2023 With a career spanning six decades, Saitō Kiyoshi (1907–1997) was one of the most prolific Japanese ...

Exhibit: EVICTED

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

Dayton Metro Library is proud to host EVICTED, a powerful exhibit that will be on display at the Main Library, ...

Exhibit: [BLACK]nificence

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

nificence, a molting of two exceptional concepts – Blackness and Magnificence, celebrates Black History Month with history and innovation like ...

First Friday at Front Street

Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH

Enjoy live music as you explore working art studios, galleries, and boutiques! Shop original artwork, handcrafted home décor, jewelry, clothing, ...

Irish First Fridays

The Dublin Pub 300 Wayne Ave., Dayton, OH, United States

Live music at the Dublin Pub! Stop by for a pint and listen to live music for Irish First Fridays. ...

Exhibits at The Artery

Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH

The Artery’s Member Artist of the Month for March is Bonnie Kuntz, a versatile painter, whose horse and other animal ...

Friday Fish Fry

Antioch Shrine Temple 107 E. First St., Dayton, OH

Friday Fish Fries every Friday through March 31. Fish, chicken, or sausage available. All you can eat. Single plate $15, ...