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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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Rebel with a Clause

THE NEON , United States

Overview "One fall day, Ellen Jovin set up a folding table on a Manhattan sidewalk with a homemade sign that ...

JD Simo & Luther Dickinson

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

Two of the most electrifying forces in modern roots music—Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars, The Black Crowes) and JD Simo ...

Connect to Support & Stability

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

Connect to Support & Stability, Tuesday, May 19, 12-2 pm: Gather information, explore resources, and build community connections with a ...

Dayton Dragons Blood Drive

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

On May 20, donors are invited to give blood inside the South Dayton Toyota Diamond Club at Day Air Ballpark. ...

Art Escape: Penthouse Escape

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

Hosted by Cynthia & Sam Pratt Wednesday, May 20 5:30-7:30 pm A sunset gathering high above the city featuring European-inspired ...

Community Conversations: The Hot Wing King

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

Dayton Metro Library welcomes The Human Race Theatre Company (HRTC) for Community Conversations: The Hot Wing King on Thursday, May ...

Artist Talk: Jamea Richmond-Edwards

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

Richmond-Edwards is an artist from Detroit who holds a BFA from Jackson State University and an MFA from Howard University. ...

Pencil and Prompts: Drawing Basics

Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United States

Sharpen up your sketching skills with a local artist providing you insights and inspirations into the world of drawing. Basic ...

Sketcher Social Session: Advanced Drawing

Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United States

Join in the fun with fellow sketching enthusiasts for an in-depth experience with drawing. Each session provides basic graphite materials ...

An Evening with Max Souders

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

Join us for a night of music with multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Max Souders. A native of Dayton, Ohio, Souders has ...

Mayor’s Town Hall

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

Mayor Shenise Turner-Sloss is bringing city government directly to Dayton residents this May with a four-stop Town Hall Series designed ...

Downtown Housing Tour

Downtown Dayton

With hundreds of new housing units recently built and currently under construction, there’s never been a better time to think ...

Rong Brothers Brunch Bash IV

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

Join The Rong Brothers starting at 11 a.m. for a community-focused celebration of local Dayton art, food, and live music, ...

Clash Spring / Summer Fashion Show

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

You’re invited to an evening of bold silhouettes, fresh energy, and runway magic at the Clash Spring/Summer Fashion Show. Produced ...