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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

Front Street Art Jam

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

The Front Street Art Jam happens rain or shine on April 16th!! The event features a beer garden with craft ...

Dayton Dragons vs. Great Lakes Loons

Day Air Ballpark 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH

Catch one of the hottest tickets in sports – see the Dayton Dragons play baseball at Day Air Ballpark! For ...

Barbecue

The Human Race Theatre Company 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OH

In this hilarious and devastating comedy by Robert O‘Hara, the four O’Mallery siblings have planned a barbecue picnic for their ...

Skinner Pipe Organ Concert

The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United States

Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from ...

Das Rheingold

The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH

Based on Nordic and Germanic myths, Das Rheingold (The Gold From The Rhine) is the “preliminary evening” to Wagner’s epic masterwork, The Ring ...

Draw from the Collection

The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United States

Get inspired, get creative, get sketching! Learn about a variety of drawing concepts and techniques with the guidance of a ...

Terrarium Workshop

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

Come create your own beautiful self contained ecosystem! Terrariums are fun to make and easy to care for. In this ...

Barbecue

The Human Race Theatre Company 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OH

In this hilarious and devastating comedy by Robert O‘Hara, the four O’Mallery siblings have planned a barbecue picnic for their ...

Exhibit: EVICTED

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

Dayton Metro Library is proud to host EVICTED, a powerful exhibit that will be on display at the Main Library, ...

Exhibit: Dan Cleary Fine Art Photography

K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH

Dan Cleary is a local photographer whose work includes composite photography of the Wright Brother's history, as well as rhythmic ...

Exhibit: EVICTED

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

Dayton Metro Library is proud to host EVICTED, a powerful exhibit that will be on display at the Main Library, ...

Exhibit: VISIONS

Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH

Student show curated by University of Dayton History major, Sarah Behnke. Visions is an exhibition showcasing the work of University ...

Touch a Sole

Sole Touchers 37 S. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH

The goal of the "Touch a Sole" experience is to assist people who value and wear their sneakers providing them ...

Exhibit: Dan Cleary Fine Art Photography

K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH

Dan Cleary is a local photographer whose work includes composite photography of the Wright Brother's history, as well as rhythmic ...

Barbecue

The Human Race Theatre Company 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OH

In this hilarious and devastating comedy by Robert O‘Hara, the four O’Mallery siblings have planned a barbecue picnic for their ...

Familiar Favorites with Scott Houchens

Lock 27 329 E. First St., Dayton, OH

Familiar Favorites with Scott Houchens every Tuesday from 7-10pm in the Lock 27 Brewing Downtown Dayton Taproom! This live music ...

Karaoke

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

Enjoy karaoke on Tuesday nights, with sushi service until 9 p.m. and tacos and nachos served after 9 p.m.