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Downtown Events Calendar

Susan B. Byrnes: Lightness and Weight

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

A groundbreaking exploration of the paradoxes inherent in the human experience drawing from themes in Milan Kundera’s novel, “The Unbearable ...

A Zachary Armstrong Curatorial Project

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

Intricate. Intimate. From the heart. The Co presents the reveal of a new project by Zachary Armstrong—an enigmatic force whose ...

Exhibit: Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled

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

March 15–June 8, 2025 A distinguished figure in contemporary art, Jamie Wyeth is recognized for his fiercely independent, realistic approach ...

The Architecture of Well-Being

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

Dayton Metro Library will host a three-part series, The Architecture of Well-Being, as part of its Community Development programming. Each ...

Requiem

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

“Seven Last Words Of The Unarmed” is inspired by the final words of seven unarmed black men: Kenneth Chamberlain Sr., ...

Green Dayton 2025

Yellow Cab Tavern 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, United States

It's that time of year!! Join us as we continue the tradition of turning Dayton into a green mess of ...

Danae Hays: The First Time Tour

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

Alabama-bred and Nashville-based, comedian, actress, and content creator Danae Hays represents a fresh, new female voice in the comedy, acting, ...

Exhibit: Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled

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

March 15–June 8, 2025 A distinguished figure in contemporary art, Jamie Wyeth is recognized for his fiercely independent, realistic approach ...

St. Patrick’s Day Pre-Party

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

ARE YOU READY FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAYTON 2025 OHIO’S LARGEST ST. PATRICK’S DAY​ ​THERE ARE THREE WAYS TO GAIN ENTRY FOR 1.  ...

Rainbarrels for Your Yard

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

Learn about the importance of conserving water and reducing run off that flows from your property. Use conserved water to ...

Skinner Pipe Organ Concert

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

Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from ...

Choral Vespers

Westminster Presbyterian Church 125 N. Wilkinson St., Dayton, OH

The Westminster Choir singing Bach’s Cantata 150 and “Sing We Merrily” by Maurice Greene. Freewill offering.

The Big Lebowski Movie Party

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

We're ending the season with a true cult classic: The Big Lebowski! Enjoy an evening of of music, food, trivia, ...

St. Patrick’s Day

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

ARE YOU READY FOR ST. PATRICK’S DAYTON 2025 OHIO’S LARGEST ST. PATRICK’S DAY​ ​THERE ARE THREE WAYS TO GAIN ENTRY FOR 1.  ...

Sober St. Patrick’s Day Party

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

Sober St. Patrick’s Day Party, Main Library, Bassani Theater Off Third, 3rd Floor, Conference Room 3A, and the Theater Bridge, Monday, ...

Trivia Tuesday

The Dayton Beer Company 41 MADISON STREET, Dayton, OH, United States

Trivia Tuesdays are fun for everyone at The Dayton Beer Company! Get $3.50 DBC Pints every Tuesday with trivia starting ...

Karaoke with Zane

Yellow Cab Tavern 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, United States

Yellow Cab Tavern Karaoke is BACK every Tuesday at 8pm with MC Zane Gerlach! Entry is always free! With a ...

Susan B. Byrnes: Lightness and Weight

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

A groundbreaking exploration of the paradoxes inherent in the human experience drawing from themes in Milan Kundera’s novel, “The Unbearable ...