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Downtown Events Calendar
Saturday Karaoke
Zen Lounge 121 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHEnjoy karaoke on Saturday nights from 8 p.m. to midnight, with sushi served until 9 p.m.
Exhibit: Woodblock Prints of Saitō Kiyoshi
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesJanuary 28–July 16, 2023 With a career spanning six decades, Saitō Kiyoshi (1907–1997) was one of the most prolific Japanese ...
Exhibit: EVICTED
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library is proud to host EVICTED, a powerful exhibit that will be on display at the Main Library, ...
New Beginnings: An American Story of Romantics and Modernists in the West
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesNew Beginnings An American Story of Romantics and Modernists in the West February 18, 2023–May 21, 2023 New Beginnings is a ...
Exhibit: Arturo Herrera: Between
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesArturo Herrera: Between Apr 14, 2023 – Jul 2, 2023 THE DR. ROBERT BRANDT, JR. GALLERY The Contemporary Dayton presents Between, recent ...
Exhibit: Tyler Macko: A voice from I don’t know where
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesTyler Macko: A voice from I don’t know where Apr 14, 2023 – Jul 2, 2023 The Contemporary Dayton is pleased ...
Exhibit: Kevin Jerome Everson: films
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesKevin Jerome Everson: films Apr 14, 2023 – Jul 2, 2023 THE JACK W. AND SALLY D. EICHELBERGER FOUNDATION VIDEO GALLERY ...
Exhibit: VISIONS
Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OHStudent show curated by University of Dayton History major, Sarah Behnke. Visions is an exhibition showcasing the work of University ...
Touch a Sole
Sole Touchers 37 S. St. Clair St., Dayton, OHThe goal of the "Touch a Sole" experience is to assist people who value and wear their sneakers providing them ...
The Pattern Project
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United Stateshe Dayton Art institute is proud to announce that Tommy Ballard has been selected as the 2023 Yeck Artist in ...
Facing Eviction and Housing Insecurity: Listening to Community Voices
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHSunday, April 23, 2-4 pm, Main Library, Eichelberger Forum The Facing Project will present a theatrical performance of stories about ...
Facing Eviction and Housing Insecurity: Listening to Community Voices
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library will host Facing Eviction and Housing Insecurity: Listening to Community Voices in the Main Library’s Eichelberger Forum, ...
Dayton Performing Arts Alliance Presents: Peter Pan
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHThe timeless story of Peter Pan extols the virtues of eternal youth and of keeping our childlike wonder. Choreographer Septime ...
Madagascar the Musical
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live ...
Madagascar the Musical
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the stage in this live ...
eSKApe – A Full Night of Ska featuring Mephiskapheles
Yellow Cab Tavern 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, United StatesBust out your two tone and your dancin' shoes, we're hosting a full evening of Ska at The Yellow Cab ...
Exhibit: VISIONS
Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OHStudent show curated by University of Dayton History major, Sarah Behnke. Visions is an exhibition showcasing the work of University ...
Touch a Sole
Sole Touchers 37 S. St. Clair St., Dayton, OHThe goal of the "Touch a Sole" experience is to assist people who value and wear their sneakers providing them ...