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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

Polar Bear Express

Downtown Dayton

Wondering what to do in Dayton, Ohio this winter? Well, the weather outside might be frightful, but good times are ...

Ice Skating

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

Sheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton. ...

Exhibit: The Artistic Life of Aka Pereyma

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

Aka Pereyma’s art, unconventional and visionary, demonstrates a highly personal means of expression. Weaving folk-art traditions with modern artistic styles, ...

Artist in Training Afterschool Classes

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

The AIT program is an after-school art club for students in grades 6-12. Students will have the opportunity to explore ...

Artist in Training Afterschool Classes

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

The AIT program is an after-school art club for students in grades 6-12. Students will have the opportunity to explore ...

Open Mic Thursday

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

Every Thursday is Open Mic night at The Barrel House Have a pint, strut yer stuff, or just enjoy some ...

Polar Bear Express

Downtown Dayton

Wondering what to do in Dayton, Ohio this winter? Well, the weather outside might be frightful, but good times are ...

Ice Skating

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

Sheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton. ...

Exhibit: The Artistic Life of Aka Pereyma

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

Aka Pereyma’s art, unconventional and visionary, demonstrates a highly personal means of expression. Weaving folk-art traditions with modern artistic styles, ...

A Season for Nonviolence

The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH

A Season for Nonviolence is a national 64-day educational, media, and grassroots campaign dedicated to demonstrating that non-violence is a ...

Swiftie Skate

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

Swiftie Skate 7:00pm - 10:00pm AGE: All ages | $10.00 We're just gonna shake shake, shake it off at the MetroParks Ice Rink during ...

Indigo Girls

Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United States

Released in 1989, INDIGO GIRLS’ eponymous major label debut sold over two million copies under the power of singles “Closer to Fine” ...

Gem City R&B Kickback II

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

Featuring Ashanti, 112, Changing Faces and Adina Howard! Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas (born October 13, 1980) is an American singer and ...

Broadway Rave: Love & Heartache Edition

Yellow Cab Tavern 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, United States

Broadway Rave: A Musical Theatre Dance Party LOVE & HEARTACHE EDITION!!! Extra tunes about Love, Friendships, Break-Ups, and other matters ...

Dayton Silent Disco

The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

Dayton's Silent Disco is back on Feb 23rd at The Brightside as we celebrate Kim L's Birthday all night long! ...