Hopper Master Copy Workshop: The Lee Shore (1928)
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin the Dayton Society of Artists for a master copy workshop focused on The Lee Shore by Edward Hopper. This ...
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Survivors Speak
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library will host Survivors Speak on Saturday, April 25, 2-3:30 pm, in the Main Library’s Eichelberger Forum. A ...
Guided Tours
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin us for a closer look at the exhibition, with fresh insights into the artists and their work. Led by ...
Guided Tours
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin us for an inside look at the exhibition, with fresh insights into the artist and their work. FREE and ...
Opera Star John Holiday
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHFew voices in the world possess the rare versatility to master both classical and pop music – but John Holiday ...
Global Artisan Market
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAThe Market has partnered with Welcome Dayton and other partner agencies in inviting special guest artisans who recently arrived in ...
Pencil and Prompts: Drawing Basics
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United StatesSharpen up your sketching skills with a local artist providing you insights and inspirations into the world of drawing. Basic ...
Intro to Encaustic with Kate Santucci
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OHCurious about encaustic painting? Join us for an introduction to this dynamic and tactile medium, where pigment is fused with ...
Sketcher Social Session: Advanced Drawing
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin in the fun with fellow sketching enthusiasts for an in-depth experience with drawing. Each session provides basic graphite materials ...
Certified Human Night: The Birthday Bash Edition
The Loft Theatre 126 N. Main Street, Third Floor, Dayton, OHThe Human Race Theatre Company is turning 40 and you are invited to the biggest celebration of the year! Certified ...
Discovery: Forgottonia
PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHThis show is part of our Discovery Series, which presents weekday field trips for area schools to experience carefully selected shows designed ...
2026 Eichelberger Concert Season Reveal: Carnival on the Lawn
Levitt Pavilion Dayton 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OHWe’re Getting Ready to Be Back on the Lawn! On April 30, we’ll gather for the 2026 Eichelberger Concert Season ...
The Lavender Bans: Author Talk and Q&A
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library will host The Lavender Bans: Author Talk and Q&A on Thursday, April 30, 6-7:30 pm, at the ...
Collaboration of Colors
View artwork from 4 pairings of artists who have collaborated in their own unique ways but all start with a ...
May First Friday at the Arcade
Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OHJoin us for May First Friday at the Arcade! The Dayton Arcade’s historic Concourse will be open on Friday, May ...
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 ...
ArtEBration Food Truck Rally
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OHFront Street Studio'sArtEBration Food Truck Rally1001 E 2nd St, Dayton, OH 45402 May 1st 5pm to 9pm daytonfoodtruckrallies.com Front Street ...
The Primetime Blues Band Live
Art & Soul Maison 14 W. First St., Dayton, OHSee The Primetime Blues Band play live at Art & Soul Maison! Admission is free - a donation to the ...