Heedfest XIII Official Kickoff
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin us as we welcome the GBV faithful back to Dayton, OH to celebrate indie rock legends, Guided By Voices. ...
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Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesPart of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter's Kayak Solutions 4:00pm - 8:00pm AGE: 10 and up | $15.00 ...
Dayton Street Snacks at The Barrel House
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesDayton Street Snacks is back at The Barrel house for five days straight of fun times and tasty food starting ...
Culture & Community Gatherings
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHAs part of its Native American Heritage and Culture programming, Dayton Metro Library will hold Culture & Community Gatherings through ...
Community Workshop – Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesOur artist-led workshops are designed to make community connections between our guests, local artists, and The Dayton Art Institute through ...
Dayton Art Institute Community Workshop Series–Drawn to the Face: A Portrait
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesOur artist-led workshops are designed to make community connections between our guests, local artists, and the Dayton Art Institute through ...
“Curtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon” Community Tour
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesDiscover the life and legacy of a local artist, advocate, community builder and innovator. Join us for the Curtis Barnes, Sr., ...
Karaoke
The Dayton Beer Company 41 MADISON STREET, Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin us for Karaoke Thursdays at The Dayton Beer Company, hosted by Limelight Entertainment from 6:30 p.m.-9:30p.m. Cheers!
Open Mic Night
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesOpen Mic Night – sign up online, then show up and show out.
Music Bingo Thursdays
The Trolley Stop 530 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, USAWe have music bingo every Thursday! It’s free to play, lots of fun, hosted by KG, and there are prizes ...
Out on 5th
Oregon District Fifth Street, Dayton, OHWhat is Out on 5th? Out on 5th is the street closure of Fifth Street in the Oregon District of ...
Exhibit: Curtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesCurtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon July 12–September 14, 2025 A painter and educator, Curtis Barnes, Sr. was a longtime fixture ...
We’re Doing It ALL Wrong® – 5th Annual Art Exhibition
Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OHThis year's exhibition features over 40 artworks from around the United States. See more at weredoingitallwrong.com. The exhibition was juried by ...
Harmonies Music Boxes
Downtown DaytonThe Downtown Dayton Partnership and Le Monde Studios are excited to present Harmonies, a multi-location public art installation on view ...
2025 Fine Art Faculty Exhibition Featuring Bridgette Bogle
Galleries at Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OHEvent Title: 2025 Fine Art Faculty Exhibition Featuring Bridgette Bogle Event Description: Sinclair Community College’s annual Fine Art Faculty Exhibition ...
Dayton Street Snacks at The Barrel House
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesDayton Street Snacks is back at The Barrel house for five days straight of fun times and tasty food starting ...
Friday Night Patio Parties
THE NEON , United StatesTHE NEON - Dayton’s independent, arthouse cinema – will soon be hosting “Friday Night Patio Parties” on their recently renovated ...
Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter’s Kayak Solutions
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesPart of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series Kayak Rentals at RiverScape with Taiter's Kayak Solutions 6:00pm - 9:00pm AGE: 10 and up | $15.00 Paddle ...
70s+80s Rock Night with Cassette Junkies
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesPart of RiverScape Summer Music series 70s+80s Rock Night with Cassette Junkies 7:00pm - 9:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join us under the ...
A Raisin in the Sun
Dayton Theatre Guild 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, OH, USAThe Younger family dreams of more. But in 1950s Chicago, racism, redlining, and hard luck sear even the smallest hopes ...