Derby Day at The Century
The Century Bar 10 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHDon your Derby finery and join us for the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby! This year is extra special ...
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Q Theatre: Arts In Healing
PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHJoin Dayton Live for an evening arts workshop! Using theatre, writing, movement, and fine arts, connect with other teens in ...
The Figureheads of Dayton & Catsteel
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHPull up a chair and let the music do the talking. The Figureheads of Dayton and Catsteel bring an evening ...
At The Still Point
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHIn this profound program, pianist Awadagin Pratt performs two concertos written especially for him, both inspired by T.S. Eliot’s Four Quartets. ...
Bagels & Broadway: Mrs. Doubtfire
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHEver wonder what it takes to prepare a stage for a show? Join us for BAGELS & BROADWAY, a unique opportunity ...
Guided Tour of The Dayton Woman’s Club
The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, United StatesTake a guided tour of this historic Victorian mansion, circa 1850! Learn about the building's history and the founding women ...
DLCA Family Broadway Studio: Mrs. Doubtfire
PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHDLCA FAMILY BROADWAY STUDIO: MRS. DOUBTFIRE offers families a distinctive opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Broadway. In addition ...
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 ...
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 ...
An Evening with Henhouse Prowlers
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHHenhouse Prowlers at The Brightside Wednesday, May 7, 2026 | Doors 7PM / Show 7:30PM All Ages | $20 General ...
Montgomery County Law Enforcement Memorial
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesMontgomery County Law Enforcement Memorial 10:45am - 12:45pm AGE: All ages | FREE The Montgomery County Law Enforcement Memorial is an annual event to ...
An Evening of Shoegaze & Dreampop with DJ Eric Heilman
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesDJ Eric Heilman is back to serve up a heady set of shoegaze and dreampop dripping in guitars and reverb. ...
Summer Thrills at the Donor Center: Donate blood for Kings Island Tickets
Versiti 349 S. Main St., Dayton, OHStart the summer with a thrill! Donate blood May 4-9 in our Dayton Donor Center (349 S. Main Street) to ...
First Bloom Community Cleanup
Downtown DaytonThe Downtown Dayton Partnership is excited to host the second annual First Bloom: a neighborhood clean-up and beautification event. On ...
Civic Saturday
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library’s Civic Saturday series continues on Saturday, May 9, from 10 am-12 pm, in the Main Library’s Eichelberger ...
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, ...
YMCA Healthy Kids Day
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesYMCA Healthy Kids Day 12:00pm - 4:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Come celebrate YMCA Healthy Kids Day at RiverScape, part of the nationwide ...
A Conversation with Mike Giant & Jason REVOK
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesAn artist talk with artist Jason REVOK led by Dayton-based artist Mike Giant. FREE and open to all.
Living Wall Art Workshop
Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OHUnleash Your Creativity with Living Wall Art! Discover the magic of designing your very own living masterpiece in our most ...