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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

Poetry Contest Showcase

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

Dayton Metro Library will host its annual Poetry Contest Showcase on Thursday, April 23, 6-7:30 pm, in the Main Library’s ...

Artist Talk: Paul Verdell

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

Join us for an exciting in-person event with the talented artist Paul Verdell! Dive into his creative process, inspirations, and ...

Life Is Wine-derful

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

Sip your way into spring at our LIFE IS WINE-DERFUL wine tasting in the Schuster Center Wintergarden! Whether you’re a ...

Ohio Players

Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United States

Widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative funk bands of all time, the OHIO PLAYERS are coming back to ...

Adopt-A-Park

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

Join Miami Valley residents in Five Rivers MetroParks' annual Earth Day celebration, April 25. Opportunities are available on Get Connected. ...

Survivors Speak

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

Dayton Metro Library will host Survivors Speak on Saturday, April 25, 2-3:30 pm, in the Main Library’s Eichelberger Forum.   A ...

Opera Star John Holiday

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

Few voices in the world possess the rare versatility to master both classical and pop music – but John Holiday ...

Global Artisan Market

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

The Market has partnered with Welcome Dayton and other partner agencies in inviting special guest artisans who recently arrived in ...

Pencil and Prompts: Drawing Basics

Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United States

Sharpen up your sketching skills with a local artist providing you insights and inspirations into the world of drawing. Basic ...

Event Series STOMP

STOMP

Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United States

STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique – an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The international percussion ...

Intro to Encaustic with Kate Santucci

Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH

Curious about encaustic painting? Join us for an introduction to this dynamic and tactile medium, where pigment is fused with ...