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 ...
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Downtown Events Calendar
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 ...
Saturday Art Workshops
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHSaturday Art Workshops for Kindergarten-12th Grade and Adults. Each month explore a different art medium (Clay, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Mosaics, ...
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 ...
Exhibition: In Small Measure
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to announce In Small Measure, its new fundraising exhibition and sale taking place February 13–14, ...
Tai Chi & Qigong
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAOffered by Immortal Tree Qigong. Each hour-long Tai Chi & Qigong session will start with breathing exercises, warm up, and ...
The Dayton Funk Legacy
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHThe Dayton Funk Legacy, Friday, February 13, 4-6 pm, Main Library, Eichelberger Forum: Presented by Muse Machine, this interactive performance ...
In Small Measure
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesEnter a world of small works and big discoveries. Join the Live Sale Event for $35 or come early to ...
Couples Valentine’s Day Jewelry Making Workshop
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United StatesCouples Valentine’s Day Jewelry Making Workshop Join the Dayton Society of Artists for a special Valentine’s Day workshop led by Francis ...
Resume Rescue with Clothes That Work
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library, through its Workforce Education Program Initiative, continues its partnership with Clothes That Work to provide valuable career ...
Ash Wednesday Taizé Service of Prayer and Meditation
Westminster Presbyterian Church 125 N. Wilkinson St., Dayton, OHFebruary 18 – 6:00-6:40 p.m. Ash Wednesday Taizé Service of Prayer and Meditation – Westminster Presbyterian Church, 125 N. Wilkinson ...