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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

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.

Exhibit: Woodblock Prints of Saitō Kiyoshi

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

January 28–July 16, 2023 With a career spanning six decades, Saitō Kiyoshi (1907–1997) was one of the most prolific Japanese ...

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 ...

I Heart Ice Cream at Rabbit Hole Books

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

I Heart Ice Cream will be open at Rabbit Hole Books from 4/4-4/8! Limited menu with added coffee and boba ...

Unplugged with Joe Waters

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

Unplugged with Joe Waters, every Wednesday from 6-8PM in the Lock 27 Brewing Downtown Dayton Taproom! Join us every Wednesday, ...

The Capstone Café Bakery

Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH

Enjoy sweet treats in the Tartan Terrace! We will offer a range of freshly prepared pastries, candies, doughnuts, bread, cakes, ...

Chelcie Lynn – 2 Fingers And A 12 Pack Tour

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

CHELCIE LYNN is a comedian, actress, and internet personality who was recently named one of Variety’s 2021 Top 10 Comics To Watch. ...

Exhibit: Woodblock Prints of Saitō Kiyoshi

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

January 28–July 16, 2023 With a career spanning six decades, Saitō Kiyoshi (1907–1997) was one of the most prolific Japanese ...

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 ...

I Heart Ice Cream at Rabbit Hole Books

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

I Heart Ice Cream will be open at Rabbit Hole Books from 4/4-4/8! Limited menu with added coffee and boba ...

Exhibit: Woodblock Prints of Saitō Kiyoshi

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

January 28–July 16, 2023 With a career spanning six decades, Saitō Kiyoshi (1907–1997) was one of the most prolific Japanese ...

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, ...

RTA’s Easter EGGStravaganza

Wright Stop Plaza 4 S. Main St., Dayton, OH

The Greater Dayton RTA’s 50th anniversary celebration has not stopped, and to keep the party going the RTA is rolling ...

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 ...