Open Studio Session
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesCome get creative in a relaxed, welcome space–no experience necessary! We’ll provide materials, or feel free to bring your own. ...
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Memory Health: Even Elephants Forget Sometimes!
The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, United StatesMemory shapes who we are — and protecting it is one of the most important investments we can make. Join ...
Government Commons: An Equitable Civics Series
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library will host Government Commons: An Equitable Civics Series. The first session will be on Thursday, March 5, ...
The Primetime Blues Band & The Eric Henry Blues Band
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHOn Thursday, March 5, 2026, The Brightside lights up with a stacked lineup celebrating blues in all its grit, groove, ...
PechaKucha Night Dayton Vol. 59
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin us for Dayton's first PechaKucha Night of the year! We are so excited to have PK 59 at the ...
The Ten Tenors: 30th Anniversary World Tour
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesGet ready, North America! The vocal wonder from Down Under, The Ten Tenors, are bringing their electrifying 30TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR to your ...
The Art of Sound Healing
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USALearn from the Wenches of Wormwood, a Market vendor the benefits of sound healing. Sound healing uses gentle vibrations and ...
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
THE NEON , United StatesBirmingham, 1940. Amidst the chaos of WWII, Tommy Shelby is driven back from a self-imposed exile to face his most ...
Calle Malaga
THE NEON , United StatesMaria Angeles, a 79-year-old Spanish woman, lives alone in Tangier, Morocco, and enjoys her daily routine. However, her life is ...
Friday Night Paint-In
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHFriday Night Paint-In on first Fridays of every month between October 2025-April 2026. 2 sessions available 4:00pm-6:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm. Bring ...
First Friday
Downtown DaytonThe beginning of every month starts with a bang in downtown Dayton. First Friday is a free art hop featuring ...
Open House at the Front Street Studios
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OHLet the Front Street Studios be your one-stop-shopping location for art, crafts, photography, vintage retail and so much more. Front ...
Friday Night Paint-In
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHFriday Night Paint-In on first Fridays of every month between October 2025-April 2026. 2 sessions available 4:00pm-6:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm. Bring ...
Scythian – Celtic Rock
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHGet ready for an amazing live experience with SCYTHIAN at The Brightside in Dayton! SCYTHIAN returns to The Brightside to ...
An American Portrait: Gershwin, Barber & Beyond
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHThis electrifying program celebrates the bold sounds and unmistakable spirit of American music. Gershwin’s “An American In Paris” brims with ...
Drum Tao – The Best
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesDRUM TAO explodes on stage with a captivating performance full of flash and fire! Renowned for powerful and athletic drumming, ...
Let’s Talk Electric Cars
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAVisit the Market today and meet representatives from Drive Electric Dayton. They will have their Electric Vehicle's (EV) lined up ...
Arcade Commons – March
Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OHExperience March Arcade Commons at the Dayton Arcade! Get ready to move, explore, and connect at this month’s Arcade Commons, ...
FREE Yoga – Arcade Arts & Wellness
Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OHFREE Rotunda yoga classes return to the Arcade in early 2026 as part of our ongoing Arcade Arts & Wellness ...