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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

Bootcamp with The Unit

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

Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series Bootcamp with The Unit 6:00pm - 7:30pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join The Unit for an exciting ...

Wu-Tang Wednesday

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

Come to The Barrel House every Wednesday for Wu-Tang Wednesday! What could be better than beer and hip hop? Every ...

Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B

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

This fast-paced romp re-examines the world’s most famous detective story with a bold new feminist lens. In this highly theatrical ...

Concert for a Cure

Dayton Convention Center 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, United States

Join us for an evening filled with community and hope as we come together to support and empower women who ...

CURTIS MANN: Precious Blood

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

CURTIS MANN: Precious Blood THE DR. ROBERT L. BRANDT JR. FAMILY GALLERY THE IRA & SUSAN THOMSEN FAMILY GALLERY SEP 6 ...

SEAN WILKINSON: Flora

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

SEAN WILKINSON: Flora THE MITOSIS GALLERY SEP 6 – DEC 21, 2024 Wilkinson’s ongoing series of photographs, Flora (2020-2024) are the ...

Guest Speaker: Nick Scott

Sinclair Conference Center 301 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, USA

Free and open to the public! GUEST SPEAKER: NICK SCOTT Chairman / CEO / Founder of Wheelchair Bodybuilding, Inc. At ...

Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B

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

This fast-paced romp re-examines the world’s most famous detective story with a bold new feminist lens. In this highly theatrical ...

What the Constitution Means to Me

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

Fifteen-year-old Heidi worked her way to earning her college tuition by winning Constitutional debates across the United States. In this ...

Open Mic Thursday

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

Every Thursday is Open Mic night at The Barrel House Have a pint, strut yer stuff, or just enjoy some ...

Black Midwest Symposium Hosted by Black Midwest Initiative

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

The Black Midwest Initiative hosts a biennial symposium that features artists, activists, academics, and other community-involved people to discuss issues related to ...

CURTIS MANN: Precious Blood

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

CURTIS MANN: Precious Blood THE DR. ROBERT L. BRANDT JR. FAMILY GALLERY THE IRA & SUSAN THOMSEN FAMILY GALLERY SEP 6 ...

SEAN WILKINSON: Flora

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

SEAN WILKINSON: Flora THE MITOSIS GALLERY SEP 6 – DEC 21, 2024 Wilkinson’s ongoing series of photographs, Flora (2020-2024) are the ...

Exhibit: Midwest Americana

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

Midwest Americana SEPTEMBER 13 - OCTOBER 26 The Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) is pleased to present MIDWEST AMERICANA, a regional call ...

Dynamic Duo: Color & Collage Workshop

The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, United States

Dynamic Duo: Color & Collage Workshop Friday, October 18, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Join us for a ...

Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B

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

This fast-paced romp re-examines the world’s most famous detective story with a bold new feminist lens. In this highly theatrical ...

Coppélia

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

Described as “visually stunning” and “magnificent,” Robert Curran’s COPPÉLIA reimagines a classic ballet. Set in a small Midwestern town, COPPÉLIA tells the tale of ...