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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

Dawn Yu Photography Exhibition

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

ON VIEW NOW at K12 Gallery & TEJAS! Dawn Yu’s photography centers on her international travel to destinations including  China, ...

Exhibit: Litho-Lino-Mono-More 2023

Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United States

Come visit the DSA as we proudly exhibit our annual printmaking show, LITHO-LINO-MONO-MORE 2023. Featuring a variety of techniques of ...

Hispanic Heritage Festival

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

A day-long celebration of Hispanic/Latino culture at RiverScape MetroPark in the heart of Downtown Dayton! This event kicks off Hispanic ...

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 ...

Taste of the Oregon District

Oregon District Fifth Street, Dayton, OH

Snack and sip your way through the Oregon District with the return of Taste of the Oregon on Saturday, September ...

Rabbit Hole Books Sidewalk Sale

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

Rabbit Hole Books is having a sidewalk sale! Check out thousands of books available for just $1 each. Sale goods ...

The Producers

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

The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the ...

URS Rubber Duck Regatta

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

At least 20,000 rubber ducks will be dropped from the bridge for a race to the finish at RiverScape MetroPark, ...

Season Opening Celebration: Preconcert Ballroom Bash

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

Opening night is more than a performance—it’s a party! Start your evening with cocktails, bites, and beverages at our Preconcert Ballroom Bash. You’ll mingle with friends while ...

BEER! A Celebration of Dayton Brewing

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

“Beer! A Celebration of Dayton Brewing” is returning to The Yellow Cab Tavern with 15 local breweries all sampling their ...

The Sensational Barnes Brothers

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

The Sensational Barnes Brothers September 16 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / GENRE: SOUL/ROOTS/GOSPEL The Sensational Barnes Brothers are a ...

Live Performances

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

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

This is Tom Jones!

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

SEPTEMBER 7 - 24, 2023 This is Tom Jones! BOOK, LYRICS & MUSIC BY MARK BROWN MUSIC BY PAUL MIRKOVICH ...

The Producers

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

The plot is simple: a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the ...