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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

The Testament of Ann Lee

THE NEON , United States

Overview The extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee, founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers. THE WALL STREET ...

Les Misérables

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

STILL THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award®-winning musical phenomenon, LES ...

No Other Choice

Overview "After being laid off and humiliated by a ruthless job market, a veteran paper mill manager descends into violence ...

Masthead’s 9th Birthday Party

The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United States

Join us as we host our friends from Masthead to celebrate their 9th anniversary! On tap: Surf To Slope PilsnerPaper ...

The Choral

THE NEON , United States

Overview As World War I rages on, Dr. Henry Guthrie takes over a British choral society that's lost most of ...

Hamnet

THE NEON , United States

Overview Winner of The Golden Globe for "Best Picture - Drama," and certain to receive multiple Oscar nominations, we're happy ...

Mary Jane

Dayton Theatre Guild 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, OH, USA

As her young son battles chronic illness, Mary Jane holds chaos at bay with stubborn hope, quiet strength, and a ...

Intergalactic Art & Music Jam Fundraiser

Cosmo Joe's Atomic Lounge 121 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH

Join the Dayton Society of Artists for an evening of live music, pop-up art, and community at Cosmo Joe’s Atomic Lounge. This special ...

Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale

The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

Join us on Saturday, March 7, 2026, as the six winning bands from our playoff rounds compete for the Dayton ...

The Testament of Ann Lee

THE NEON , United States

Overview The extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee, founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers. THE WALL STREET ...

No Other Choice

Overview "After being laid off and humiliated by a ruthless job market, a veteran paper mill manager descends into violence ...

Les Misérables

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

STILL THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award®-winning musical phenomenon, LES ...

The Naked Magicians

Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United States

With a Las Vegas residency, a season on London’s West End, and seen in 250+ cities across the globe… THE ...

Vinyl Vinyl Sundays

The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United States

Sunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records, we’ll play ’em

Polar Bear Express

Downtown Dayton

Book a ride on the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the fest streets of Dayton ...

Ice Skating

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

Sheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton. ...

RESILIENCE

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

Resilience opens at the Edward A. Dixon Gallery on February 5th featuring several local artists ranging from a University Student ...

Learn to Ice Skate! Children’s Course

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

Learn to Ice Skate! Children's Course 11:00am - 11:30am AGE: 5-8 | $50.00 | Financial Assistance Want to learn the basics of ice skating? We've ...

Learn to Ice Skate! Youth Course

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

Learn to Ice Skate! Youth Course 11:40am - 12:10pm AGE: 9-13 | $50.00 | Financial Assistance Want to learn the basics of ice skating? We've ...

The Choral

THE NEON , United States

Overview As World War I rages on, Dr. Henry Guthrie takes over a British choral society that's lost most of ...