With Friends, For Friends
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHIn this special event, we celebrate Neal Gittleman. The concert begins with two works (one a world premiere) by local ...
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No Map, Just Music: A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHCelebrate the legacy of a woman who redefined rock—and refused to follow the rules. No Map, Just Music honors Linda ...
Midnight Pulse w/tradelikequalities
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesEDM DJ tradelikequalities hits us with a free set of vibes starting at 8:30pm on Saturday, October 4th. No cover. ...
Inaugural Dayton Home + Design Show
Dayton Convention Center 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, United StatesSaturday, October 4th: 10am – 6pm; Sunday, October 5th: 10am – 4pm The Dayton Convention Center – 22 E 5th ...
An Afternoon with the Author: Naykishia D. D. Darby
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesOn Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 1:30 p.m., join us, along with poet Naykishia D. D. Darby, at The Barrel ...
A Musical Burlesque: Wit, Rhythm & Rhinestones
PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHAfter two years of teasing, planning, and rhinestoning every last detail, the show they’ve been dreaming of is finally here. They’re ...
Ben Folds & A Piano Tour
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHBen Folds is widely regarded as one of the major music influencers of our generation. The Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter-composer has created ...
Hometown Heroes Family Storytime
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library is launching a new storytime series called Hometown Heroes Family Storytime, which will be held one Monday ...
Pilates & Pinot
Joui Wine 117 E. Third St., Dayton, OHRaise a toast to a fulfilling workout! Enjoy a pilates class with Soleil Movement Studio instructors and glass of wine ...
Spettacolo! Art Dinner 2025
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesART DINNER 2025 Monday, October 6, 2025 6:30-10P The most anticipated art-immersive dining experience of the Miami Valley party season–a ...
Be Creative With Me – Official Album & Book Release Party
The Grande Hall at Liberty Tower 120 W. Second St., Dayton, OHSound. Story. Soul. You’re invited to the official release experience of Saukar’s latest multimedia project: Be Creative With Me This ...
Scotchtober at Dayton Art Institute
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesScotchtober Tasting hosted by Balvenie! The Dayton Art Institute is hosting a Scotch tasting, and you’re invited! This event is ...
Culture Kitchen-Mediterranean
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAJoin us for an evening of a culture experience. Vendors at the Market, Gunash's Mediterranean and Lucy's Pastry Palance will ...
Color Me Calm: Halloween
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHColor Me Calm: Halloween, Thursday, October 9, 5:30-6:30 pm, Main Library, Conference Room 1A: Relax and unwind with music and ...
Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesFeaturing a great mix of familiar favorites and new faces from the region's jazz scene. We're excited to welcome the ...
Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesOur Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond concerts present a great mix of familiar favorites and new faces from ...
Music Trivia & Bingo!
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesPart of Thursday Nights in the Park series Music Trivia & Bingo! 6:00pm - 8:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join us for an ...
Fellowship of the Rave
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH"I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do all who live to see such times. ...
Ask a Lawyer
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHAsk a Lawyer Friday, October 10, 12-5 pm, Main Library, Community Room, 2nd Floor: Attorneys from GDVLP will answer questions ...
Story Time at the Market
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAJoin us as an Educational Specialist from Wegerzyn's Park, a Five Rivers MetroParks reads reads Empanadas for Everyone by Jackie ...