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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

Wu-Tang Wednesday

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

Come to The Barrel House every Wednesday for Wu-Tang Wednesday! What could be better than beer and hip hop? Every ...

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, ...

Easter

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

Join us for Springtime fun and treats (and a free Easter Egg with a surprise inside).

Lunch n’ Learn: Women’s History Edition

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

Lunch n’ Learn: Women’s History Edition will be held on Thursday, March 28, from 12 - 2 pm in Community ...

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 ...

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, ...

Celebrate Art!

Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH

On March 29th, the gallery will Celebrate Art of 4 of our local and regional artists. Refreshments provided. Street parking ...

Easter

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

Join us for Springtime fun and treats (and a free Easter Egg with a surprise inside).

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 ...

Flight of the Lawnchair Man

Dayton Theatre Guild 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, OH, USA

Jerry’s just an ordinary guy with an ordinary job and an extraordinary dream. While everyone tries to tie him down, ...

Broadway Rave: Good v. Evil Edition

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

Broadway Rave: A Musical Theatre Dance Party GOOD VS EVIL Javert or Valjean, Scar or Mufasa, Miss Hannigan or Daddy ...

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, ...