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A Conversation with Mike Giant & Jason REVOK

The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United States

An artist talk with artist Jason REVOK led by Dayton-based artist Mike Giant. FREE and open to all.

Mother’s Day Brunch

Bistecca 137 N. Main St., Dayton, OH

Treat the mother figure in your life to a celebration as unforgettable as she is this Mother’s Day with a carefully curated ...

Mother’s Day DIY at the Market

2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USA

Celebrate Mom with creativity at our DIY Mother's Day event. Enjoy a hand on experience creating a personalized gift for ...

Mother’s Day Terrarium Event

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

Mother’s Day: Sip, Create & Celebrate Celebrate Mom with a relaxed, creative experience she’ll truly enjoy Join us for a ...

Culture Kitchen: France

2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USA

Join Sabine Grande, owner of Crepe Boheme, as she teaches you how to make your own savory and sweet crepe ...

Event Series Collage Night

Collage Night

The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United States

Come get creative in a relaxed, welcome space–no experience necessary! We’ll provide materials, or feel free to bring your own. ...

Teen Comic Book Club

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

Teen Comic Book Club, Thursday, May 14, 6-7 pm, Main Library, TeenEdge: Discuss comics, manga, and graphic novels, and get ...

2026 LGBTQIA+ Elders’ Awards

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

Dayton Metro Library will host the 2026 LGBTQIA+ Elders’ Awards on Thursday, May 14, 6-7:30 pm, in the Main Library’s ...

Midwestern Mrs Album Release Show

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

Midwestern Mrs | Album Release Show with Sam King, Amber Heart & Rachel Morgan Celebrate the arrival of something new. ...

Bike to Work Day Pancake Breakfast

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

Five Rivers MetroParks invites the community to celebrate National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 15, during its annual ...

Tab-a-oull-ooza

2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USA

Support The Ronald McDonald House by dropping off your aluminum can tabs at the market. Drop-off bin is located at ...

Pride Rocks!

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

Join us for Pride Rocks!- a free, family-friendly celebration where community comes together to raise awareness and share resources for ...

Mighty Minis Workshop

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

Mighty Minis Workshop – Create Your Way Join us for a fun, flexible workshop where you can create from a ...

Native Plant Sale at the Market

2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USA

Join us for the bi-annual native plant sale (no hybrids). Six growers will be on hand showcasing their native plants, ...

Rebel with a Clause

THE NEON , United States

Overview "One fall day, Ellen Jovin set up a folding table on a Manhattan sidewalk with a homemade sign that ...