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Downtown Events Calendar

Artist Talk: Erin Holscher Almazan

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

Come join us at The Contemporary Dayton for an exciting Artist Talk featuring the talented Erin Holscher Almazan. Dive into ...

John Papa Gros

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

John Papa Gros July 10 @ 7:00 PM Free Admission / Series: Luxid Funk/R&B Series Genre: Funk/New Orleans Blues John ...

EMO Night with Flicker // Fade

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

Get ready to scream your favorite lyrics and relive your Warped Tour days—EMO NIGHT is coming to Dayton! Featuring a ...

Living Color – Closing Celebration

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

Come enjoy the artwork and the vibe during the Closing Celebration for the group art exhibition "Living Color". Lite refreshments ...

Yam Yam w/ Empire Pool Opening

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

Yam Yam w/ Empire Pool Opening July 11 @ 7:00 PM Free Admission / Series: Luxid Funk/R&B Series Genre: Neo-Funk/Modern ...

Dragons 5K

Day Air Ballpark 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH

The 2025 Dragons 5K presented by Orthopedic Associates hits the heart of Water Street District on Saturday, July 12, 2025. Annually, ...

Second Saturday Poetry Salon

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

A comfortable and inviting environment to share your work, or talk about poems or poets who interest you.

Dragons Classic Movie Night

Day Air Ballpark 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OH

Drive in to Day Air Ballpark for the Dragons Classic Movie Night on July 12, 2025! Gates open at 6:00pm, with the movie starting at ...

Dayton Mac & Cheese Fest

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

We're celebrating the 12 years of The Dayton Food Truck Rallies with specialty food fests all year long! Join us ...

Live Music with Tony Peters

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

Part of Tuesday Nights in the Park series Live Music with Tony Peters 7:00pm - 9:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join us near ...

Sunset at the Market

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

The Market is open for dining, music, shopping and community.

Lets Talk Electric Vehicles

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

Part of Cars & Coffee series Lets Talk Electric Vehicles 5:00pm - 8:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join us tonight at the Market ...

Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes

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

Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes July 17 @ 7:00 PM Free Admission / Series: altafiber Rock/Pop Series Genre: Rock ...

Big Band Night with The Kim Kelly Orchestra

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

Part of RiverScape Summer Music series Big Band Night with The Kim Kelly Orchestra 7:00pm - 9:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join us ...

Carlene Carter

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

Carlene Carter July 18 @ 7:00 PM Free Admission / Series: Tim Tye's Midnight Sky Country/Bluegrass Series Genre: Country Carlene ...