Tony Foster: Painting at the Edge
THE NEON , United StatesOverview In celebration of Dayton Art Institute's exhibition "Tony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective," we're thrilled to partner with ...
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A Matter of Balance
YMCA of Greater Dayton - Downtown 316 N. Wilkinson St., Dayton, OHWe invite you to join A Matter of Balance, an evidence-based, national fall prevention program offered to the community by ...
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 ...
Two Social Euchre League
Two Social 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OHLove Euchre? Looking for a fun way to meet new people in Dayton? Gem City Social Sports is hosting the ...
Minimalism 10th Anniversary Tour
THE NEON , United StatesOverview "MINIMALISM is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special live event from The Minimalists. Join Joshua Fields Millburn and ...
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 ...
Paint & Sip: Magnolias & Peonies Brush Painting Workshop
The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, United StatesCreate your own magnolia or peony painting in this relaxed Paint & Sip workshop. Dayton artist Dr. Yufeng Wang will ...
Baritone Hue
PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHBARITONE HUE is a one-person spoken word poetry performance that blends theatrical storytelling, lyrical verse, and visual atmosphere to explore themes ...
Friday Night Karaoke at Two Social
Two Social 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OHThe weekend just got louder — step into the spotlight at Two Social's Friday Night Karaoke, Dayton's best late-night sing-along ...
2026 Sinclair Community College Graduating Fine Art Students’ Portfolio Exhibition
Galleries at Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OHThe Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present works by the 2026 graduating class. From April 18 through ...
Y-Way 5K • Walk Or Run
YMCA of Greater Dayton - Downtown 316 N. Wilkinson St., Dayton, OHJoin the Downtown Y for our first Y-Way 5K (Walk or Run) in Downtown Dayton! Saturday, April 18th • Race ...
4th Annual Black Men’s Mental Health Conference
Sinclair Conference Center 301 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, USAThe 4th Annual Black Men’s Mental Health Conference, hosted by justUs, MH Foundation and LiveOutLoud ENT, will take place on ...
Carolyn Kimes Tree Seedling Give Away
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAJoin us for our annual Carolyn Kimes Tree Seedling Giveaway as it returns to the Market! Help the environment and ...
Barre (Space Three) & Biscuits (Salt Block)
Space Three 39 S. St. Clair St., Dayton, OHJoin Space Three and Salt Block Biscuit Company as we sculpt, sweat, and shake it out in a fun barre ...
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, ...
Derby Hat Design Workshop
The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, United StatesCelebrate Derby season with a creative afternoon at The Dayton Woman’s Club. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll design and decorate ...
Mutts Gone Nuts: Unleashed!
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesMUTTS GONE NUTS: UNLEASHED! is an uproariously funny comedy dog spectacular that is leaving audiences howling for more! Featuring a dozen ...
Heightened Scrutiny, Rainbow Reels
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library will host Heightened Scrutiny, Rainbow Reels on Saturday, April 18, 2-4:30 pm, in the Main Library’s Community ...
DPAA Directors Present: American Soundscapes
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHDPAA’s Artistic Directors collaborate on a blockbuster celebration of American music and dance. From Copland’s lively “Hoe-Down” and folk-inspired Old American ...