Open Mic Night
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesOpen Mic Night – sign up online, then show up and show out.
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Music Bingo Thursdays
The Trolley Stop 530 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, USAWe have music bingo every Thursday! It’s free to play, lots of fun, hosted by KG, and there are prizes ...
Jason REVOK: Mutually Exclusive
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present new paintings by Jason REVOK. Self-taught, REVOK is known for pushing creative boundaries ...
Paul Verdell: Tabernacle
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a new body of work by Paul Verdell. In these gestural paintings, Verdell ...
Jamea Richmond-Edwards: Leviathan
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Leviathan, a film by interdisciplinary artist Jamea Richmond-Edwards. Known for her monumental paintings ...
Elisha Frontz, Roxanne Grooms, and Yuji Hiratsuka Exhibits
Galleries at Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OHThe Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present “Spontaneous Connection” by Elisha Frontz & Roxanne Grooms in the ...
The Future of Female
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United StatesThe Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) is proud to present The Future of Female, a juried exhibition highlighting the perspectives, ...
“The Faces of Pride” photos by Rick Flynn presented by The Dayton Society of Artist
The North Arcade Gallery 24 W. Third St., Dayton, OHFaces of Pride Join us for a special reception for Faces of Pride, a powerful and evolving exhibition celebrating the ...
Member’s Spotlight Exhibition: Simon Robins: Sociable
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesJune 5-27, 2026 Opening Reception: June 5, 6-8 pm The paintings in Simon Robins: Sociable, contain imagery sourced from public ...
June First Friday at the Arcade
Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OHJoin us for June First Friday at the Arcade! The Dayton Arcade’s historic Concourse will be open on Friday, June ...
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 ...
Kayak Rentals with Taiters Kayak
Part of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series Kayak Rentals with Taiters Kayak 5:00pm - 9:00pm AGE: 10 and up | $15.00, $25.00, $60.00 Paddle under ...
Downtown Dayton Historic Walking Tours
Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OHExplore and learn about the diverse selection of retail, industrial, entertainment, and residential sites on this guided walking tour of ...
Member’s Spotlight Exhibition Opening Reception: Simon Robins: Sociable
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesOpening Reception: June 5, 6-8 pm Please join us for the opening reception of Simon Robins: Sociable. Light refreshments will ...
Dayton Pride 2026 – Affair on St. Clair Disco Block Party
St. Clair Street St. Clair Street, Dayton, OHAffair on St. Clair is the official kick-off to Dayton Pride 2026! Join us Friday evening for a casual night ...
The Vindys with Opener Cherry Yum Yum
Levitt Pavilion Dayton 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OHThe Vindys June 5 @ 7:00 PM Free Admission / Series: AES Rock/Pop Series Genre: Rock & Roll For the ...
Jake Speed & The Freddies
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHWe are thrilled to welcome Jake Speed & The Freddies to The Brightside on Friday, June 5th in our SideDoor ...
70s+80s Rock Concert with Cassette Junkies
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesPart of RiverScape Summer Music Series series 70s+80s Rock Concert with Cassette Junkies 7:00pm - 9:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join us under ...
The Hot Wing King
The Human Race Theatre Company 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OHJUNE 3 - 14, 2026 The Hot Wing King Playwright: Katori Hall Director: Darnell Pierre Benjamin It’s time for the ...