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Find something fun to do with our calendar of downtown events.

There’s always something fun going on downtown! Below you’ll find a list of events scheduled for today. Use the filters at the top to find events by date, keyword, and more. You can also view the calendar by month or as a list of 20 events at a time.

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Downtown Events Calendar

Exhibit: Art by Cameron Combs

Skeleton Dust Records 133 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

Come check out new paintings by local artist Cameron Combs at Skeleton Dust Records! Art will hang in the shop ...

Dayton African American Cultural Festival

Island MetroPark 101 Helena St., Dayton, OH

The Annual Dayton African American Cultural Festival is a two-day, city-wide family event to bring the richness of the African ...

Scripted in Black Reel Culture Films 

Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH

August is Black Business Month and Dayton Metro Library will offer several programs that celebrate and honor Black business owners ...

Noah Wotherspoon/Eric Jerardi

Levitt Pavilion Dayton 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OH

Noah Wotherspoon/Eric Jerardi August 19 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: HENNY PENNY BLUES SERIES GENRE: BLUES Noah Wotherspoon ...

Live Performances

Zen Lounge 121 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH

Watch for live music and other performances every Saturday at Zen Lounge

Exhibit: Bridge Edu: Support, Connect

Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH

This exhibition is a collection of artworks showcasing Wright State University students and alumni. The gallery, in collaboration with Wright ...

Dayton African American Cultural Festival

Island MetroPark 101 Helena St., Dayton, OH

The Annual Dayton African American Cultural Festival is a two-day, city-wide family event to bring the richness of the African ...

Living Wall Art Workshop

Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

The living wall art workshop is a popular signature class of Now and Zen DIY Studio. In this workshop you’ll ...

All Day Happy Hour

Zen Lounge 121 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH

Every Monday is All Day Happy Hour at Zen Lounge

Monday Summer Reading Club

Rabbit Hole Books 27 W. First St., Dayton, OH

Join Rabbit Hole Books for the Monday Summer Reading Club! Every Monday Memorial Day through Labor Day, kids up to ...

Bobby Bare Jr. Solo Show

The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United States

We're absolutely thrilled to welcome Bobby Bare Jr. (Guided By Voices/Bare Jr./Young Criminals Starvation League) to our cozy living room ...

BootyMix Fitness

RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United States

Part of RiverScape Community Fitness series BootyMix Fitness 6:00pm - 7:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE It isn't a dance class. It's a release ...