News & Progress

BECAUSE YOU’RE TIRED OF THE SAME ROUTINE…
BE DOWNTOWN

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.

Have an event to submit to our calendar? If it is located downtown (within our service area) and open to the public, it’s likely we’ll include it. Send us your event info using our event submission form.

Subscribe to our weekly “e-vents” emails to get downtown event information delivered straight to your inbox.

Downtown Events Calendar

Peace Camp

The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH

The Peace Camp offers youth a dynamic, hands-on experience to explore peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and empathy. Through workshops and activities, ...

LaunchPad

The Hub powered by PNC Bank 31 S. Main St., Dayton, OH

LaunchPad is a free, monthly event designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, creatives and startup founders looking to grow, learn, ...

CURIO: Lunch Box

Courthouse Square Third & Main Streets, Dayton, OH, USA

Throughout the summer months, fun, out-of-the-box entertainment can be found on Courthouse Square, with CURIO serving as the hub of community, connection, ...

Stage & Sip: MJ

PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH

STAGE & SIP redefines the traditional theatre experience for adults ages 21 and up. On June 26 at 4:30 p.m., join ...

CURIO: Social – Yacht Rock Party!

Courthouse Square Third & Main Streets, Dayton, OH, USA

It's smoooooth sailing into summer! Grab your best tropical shirt, captain's hat, boat shoes, and join us for the first ...

Culture & Community Gatherings

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

As part of its Native American Heritage and Culture programming, Dayton Metro Library will hold Culture & Community Gatherings through ...

Artist Talk: Laura Sanders

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

An evening with the talented artist Laura Sanders at The Contemporary Dayton! Join us for an intimate discussion about her ...

Artist Talk and Meet & Greet

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

ARTIST TALKS + ARTIST MEET & GREETS Thursday / 6:30 – 8 p / Jun 26 / Laura Sanders Thursday ...

Karaoke

The Dayton Beer Company 41 MADISON STREET, Dayton, OH, United States

Join us for Karaoke Thursdays at The Dayton Beer Company, hosted by Limelight Entertainment from 6:30 p.m.-9:30p.m. Cheers!

Jayne Sachs & Friends

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

We are very excited to welcome the legendary Jayne Sachs back to Dayton for a hometown show with her full ...

MJ: The Musical

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

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry comes to Dayton ...

Open Mic Night

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

Open Mic Night – sign up online, then show up and show out.

Music Bingo Thursdays

The Trolley Stop 530 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, USA

We have music bingo every Thursday! It’s free to play, lots of fun, hosted by KG, and there are prizes ...

Out on 5th

Oregon District Fifth Street, Dayton, OH

What is Out on 5th? Out on 5th is the street closure of Fifth Street in the Oregon District of ...

Exhibit: Living Color

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

Artwork presented to you in Living Color from this group exhibition. Vibrant and colorful artworks fill the gallery from June ...