RESILIENCE
Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OHResilience opens at the Edward A. Dixon Gallery on February 5th featuring several local artists ranging from a University Student ...
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Downtown Events Calendar
Be My Neighbor Day
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHBe My Neighbor Days will feature stories, songs, clips from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, and hands-on activities. PreK-Kindergartener children will explore ...
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 Battle of the Bands – Week 4 (Hard Rock / Metal / Punk)
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHGet ready — Week 4 brings the loudest, heaviest, and most high-energy night of the entire series! This week showcases ...
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 ...
Passadhi Yoga
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAYoga with Aleasha will lead you in an all-levels yoga flow. If you're a beginner, she will guide you through ...
Story Time at the Market
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAJoin us as we read "Little Hearts" by Charles Ghigna, make a heart themed craft, and do a STEM exploration ...
Friday Night Paint-In
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHFriday Night Paint-In on first Fridays of every month between October 2025-April 2026. 2 sessions available 4:00pm-6:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm. Bring ...
First Friday
Downtown DaytonThe 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, OHLet the Front Street Studios be your one-stop-shopping location for art, crafts, photography, vintage retail and so much more. Front ...
Friday Night Paint-In
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHFriday Night Paint-In on first Fridays of every month between October 2025-April 2026. 2 sessions available 4:00pm-6:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm. Bring ...
Bob Marley Bash: Music, Unity & Jamaica Relief
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHJoin us for a night of roots, rhythm, and purpose as we celebrate the life, legacy, and global impact of ...
Open House at the Front Street Studios
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OHLet the Front Street Studios be your one-stop-shopping location for art, crafts, photography, vintage retail and so much more. Front ...
Living Wall Art Workshop
Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OHDiscover the magic of designing your very own living masterpiece in our most popular workshop at Now and Zen DIY ...
Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHJoin us on Saturday, March 7, 2026, as the six winning bands from our playoff rounds compete for the Dayton ...
Sandra Aska, Andy Holliday, & Paul Rienzo Exhibits
Galleries at Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OHThe Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present works by Sandra Aska, Andy Holliday, and Paul Rienzo in ...
Pantry Partner Food Distribution
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library is proud to partner with The Foodbank to make the Pantry Partner program possible; please visit https://thefoodbankdayton.org/ for ...
Levitt UpClose
Downtown DaytonThree Artists. One Secret Location. A Night You Won’t Forget. Levitt UpClose is our intimate concert series that brings ...
Dayton Battle of the Bands – Week 5 (Pop / Rock)
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHDAYTON BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2026 – WEEK 5! POP / ROCK NIGHT Thursday, February 12, 2026 | The Brightside ...