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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
Shakespeare in the Park(ing Lot): Much Ado About Nothing
Yellow Cab Tavern 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, United StatesThe OG Enemies to Lovers play performed badly... and in a parking lot! We're (kind of) performing Much Ado About ...
Blood Donation
Day Air Ballpark 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OHStep up to save lives at Day Air Ballpark! Donate blood July 15 with the Dayton Dragons. Roll up your ...
Orgullo Mexicano: Celebrating Mexican Roots
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHCome enjoy Orgullo Mexicano as they perform Mexican folklore dances, giving patrons an opportunity to learn traditional dances.
Arcade Parents & Pals Yoga with Speakeasy Yoga
Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OHJoin Speakeasy Yoga at the Dayton Arcade for a special summer Parents & Pals Yoga series designed to help families ...
Collage Night
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesCome get creative in a relaxed, welcome space–no experience necessary! We’ll provide materials, or feel free to bring your own. ...
Guided Tours
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin us for an inside look at the exhibition, with fresh insights into the artist and their work. FREE and ...
Larry McCray
Levitt Pavilion Dayton 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OHLarry McCray July 16 @ 7:00 PM Free Admission / Genre: Blues Larry McCray is a powerhouse bluesman with a ...
J2B2 (John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band)
Levitt Pavilion Dayton 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OHJ2B2 (John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band) July 17 @ 7:00 PM Free Admission / Series: Tim Tye's Midnight Sky Country/Americana Series ...
Fitness in the Park: Yoga with Speakeasy
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesHarness your strength, enhance your mobility, and create a deeper connection with yourself. Join Tori for a dynamic physical yoga ...
Tasting Through the Layers
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library is proud to host Arts Equity Collective. Discover the amazing layers that make up our planet. Arts ...
Tiny Stacks Reimagined
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHTiny Stacks Reimagined is a day-long festival that brings together past Tiny Stacks performers for collaborative performances. Celebrate the legacy ...
Shakespeare! w/ Signature Levitt Summer Camp Showcase
Levitt Pavilion Dayton 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OHShakespeare! w/ Signature Levitt Summer Camp Showcase July 18 @ 7:00 PM Free Admission / Shakespeare is one of the ...
Mini Resource Fair: Connect to Support & Stability
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHJoin us and get connected with community organizations offering support and services across a variety of needs. Vendors may provide ...
Hidden Stories of the Arcade: Industry, Innovation & Untold History
Step inside one of Dayton’s most recognizable spaces for an evening of history, architecture, and untold stories. Join local author ...
Camp DNA – The Human Race Theatre Company
The Human Race Theatre Company 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OHWe are proud to introduce Camp DNA (Developing New Artists) — a three-week, full-day summer theatre experience where high school ...
Camp DNA Showcase
The Human Race Theatre Company 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OHThe Human Race Theatre Company Event Description: Showcase/performance for The Human Race Theatre Company's inaugural high school theatre camp. Open ...
Summer Band Series
The Dayton Beer Company 41 Madison St., Dayton, OHJoin us for some summer fun with bands in the Biergarten every other Saturday all summer long! Bi Weekly Saturdays ...
Family Summer Film Fest
THE NEON , United StatesDayton Metro Library, The NEON, and ThinkTV have partnered again to host the Family Summer Film Fest at The NEON. ...
35th Anniversary Open House
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesCome celebrate 35 years of The Contemporary Dayton with a relaxed open house for friends, artists, and neighbors. We’ll have ...