Pride Rocks!
Levitt Pavilion Dayton 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OHJoin us for Pride Rocks!- a free, family-friendly celebration where community comes together to raise awareness and share resources for ...
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Mighty Minis Workshop
Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OHMighty Minis Workshop – Create Your Way Join us for a fun, flexible workshop where you can create from a ...
Electroforming Jewelry Workshop with Verdigris and Vein(Seamus Martin)
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin us for an introductory workshop in copper electroforming led by Seamus Martin of Verdigris and Vein. Participants will first ...
Tony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesTony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective February 21–May 17, 2026, Gallery 120 Between 2007 and 2025, Tony Foster embarked on ...
Native Plant Sale at the Market
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAJoin us for the bi-annual native plant sale (no hybrids). Six growers will be on hand showcasing their native plants, ...
Dayton Dragons vs. Lake County Captains
Day Air Ballpark 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OHCatch one of the hottest tickets in sports – see the Dayton Dragons play baseball at Day Air Ballpark! For ...
Rebel with a Clause
THE NEON , United StatesOverview "One fall day, Ellen Jovin set up a folding table on a Manhattan sidewalk with a homemade sign that ...
JD Simo & Luther Dickinson
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHTwo of the most electrifying forces in modern roots music—Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars, The Black Crowes) and JD Simo ...
A Seat at the Table: Culture, Cuisine, and Community
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library will host A Seat at the Table: Culture, Cuisine, and Community on Monday, May 18, 4:30-6 pm, ...
Connect to Support & Stability
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHConnect to Support & Stability, Tuesday, May 19, 12-2 pm: Gather information, explore resources, and build community connections with a ...
Dayton Dragons Blood Drive
Day Air Ballpark 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OHOn May 20, donors are invited to give blood inside the South Dayton Toyota Diamond Club at Day Air Ballpark. ...
Art Escape: Penthouse Escape
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesHosted by Cynthia & Sam Pratt Wednesday, May 20 5:30-7:30 pm A sunset gathering high above the city featuring European-inspired ...
Student Success Centers – Reconnect
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library’s new program, Student Success Centers – Reconnect, is offered every Tuesday and Thursday, 3-6 pm, through May ...
Community Conversations: The Hot Wing King
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library welcomes The Human Race Theatre Company (HRTC) for Community Conversations: The Hot Wing King on Thursday, May ...
Artist Talk: Jamea Richmond-Edwards
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesRichmond-Edwards is an artist from Detroit who holds a BFA from Jackson State University and an MFA from Howard University. ...
Meet the Artist: Elisha Frontz
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United StatesThe Dayton Society of Artists invites you to spend time with Elisha Frontz during a series of open studio-style sessions ...
Dayton Burger Fest – Food Truck Rally
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHWe're marking 13 years of The Dayton Food Truck Rallies with special food festivals throughout the year! Join us for ...
Pencil and Prompts: Drawing Basics
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United StatesSharpen up your sketching skills with a local artist providing you insights and inspirations into the world of drawing. Basic ...
Sketcher Social Session: Advanced Drawing
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin in the fun with fellow sketching enthusiasts for an in-depth experience with drawing. Each session provides basic graphite materials ...
Adult Weekday Classes
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHTuesday and Wednesday weekday classes: Tuesdays (September-May) Stained Glass Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Ceramics/Clay Classes: 3:00pm-5:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 3:30pm-5:30pm Wednesdays (September-May) Still ...