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Downtown Events Calendar

The Future of Female

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

The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) is proud to present The Future of Female, a juried exhibition highlighting the perspectives, ...

June First Friday at the Arcade

Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH

Join us for June First Friday at the Arcade! The Dayton Arcade’s historic Concourse will be open on Friday, June ...

First Friday

Downtown Dayton

The beginning of every month starts with a bang in downtown Dayton. First Friday is a free art hop featuring ...

Open House at the Front Street Studios

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

Let the Front Street Studios be your one-stop-shopping location for art, crafts, photography, vintage retail and so much more. Front ...

Kayak Rentals with Taiters Kayak

Part of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series Kayak Rentals with Taiters Kayak 5:00pm - 9:00pm AGE: 10 and up | $15.00, $25.00, $60.00 Paddle under ...

Downtown Dayton Historic Walking Tours

Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH

Explore and learn about the diverse selection of retail, industrial, entertainment, and residential sites on this guided walking tour of ...

Jake Speed & The Freddies

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

We are thrilled to welcome Jake Speed & The Freddies to The Brightside on Friday, June 5th in our SideDoor ...

70s+80s Rock Concert with Cassette Junkies

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

Part of RiverScape Summer Music Series series 70s+80s Rock Concert with Cassette Junkies 7:00pm - 9:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join us under ...

The Hot Wing King

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

JUNE 3 - 14, 2026 The Hot Wing King Playwright: Katori Hall Director: Darnell Pierre Benjamin It’s time for the ...

Mahler 5 & Charles Yang

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

Prepare to be blown away! Violin virtuoso Charles Yang – of the genre-defying supergroup Time For Three –takes the stage ...

The Beacon

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

The Beacon By Nancy Harris On a storm-battered island off the Irish coast, a renowned artist retreats to a skeletal ...

Dayton Silent Disco – Pride Night

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

Event Description: Dayton Silent Disco is celebrating Dayton Pride at The Brightside Music & Event Venue on Friday, June 5th! ...

Dayton Pride Silent Disco

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

Dayton's Silent Disco is celebrating Dayton Pride at The Brightside this Friday, June 5th! Come as you are and dance the ...

Friday Night Karaoke at Two Social

Two Social 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

The weekend just got louder — step into the spotlight at Two Social's Friday Night Karaoke, Dayton's best late-night sing-along ...