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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
High School Baseball Showcase
Day Air Ballpark 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OHThe Dragons High School Baseball Showcase, presented by Bob Ross Auto Group, is back at Day Air Ballpark! Forty-two teams ...
Mother’s Day DIY at the Market
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USACelebrate Mom with creativity at our DIY Mother's Day event. Enjoy a hand on experience creating a personalized gift for ...
Mrs. Doubtfire
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHEveryone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Dayton in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud ...
Nurses Making History – Greater Dayton Edititon
The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, United StatesAs part of National Nurses Week and the America 250 commemoration, Nurses Making History: Greater Dayton Edition invites the community ...
Culture Kitchen: France
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAJoin Sabine Grande, owner of Crepe Boheme, as she teaches you how to make your own savory and sweet crepe ...
Guided Tours
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin us for a closer look at the exhibition, with fresh insights into the artists and their work. Led by ...
Midwestern Mrs Album Release Show
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHMidwestern Mrs | Album Release Show with Sam King, Amber Heart & Rachel Morgan Celebrate the arrival of something new. ...
Bike to Work Day Pancake Breakfast
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesFive Rivers MetroParks invites the community to celebrate National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 15, during its annual ...