Movies at THE NEON
THE NEON , United StatesDowntown Dayton's independent movie theater has a great lineup of films showing every day. Visit neonmovies.com for a schedule of ...
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LeMonde Light Lane
Third Street Third Street, Dayton, OHLight Lane is an interactive public art installation created by LeMonde Studio. It combines stationary bicycles, projection mapping, lighting, and sound ...
Dayton African American Cultural Festival
Island MetroPark 101 Helena St., Dayton, OHExperience the heart and soul of African American culture right here in Dayton! This family-friendly celebration features three dynamic stages ...
Sunday Night Karaoke at MJ’s On Jefferson
MJ's on Jefferson 20 N. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHCome on out for an amazing night of singing and fun at MJ's on Jefferson! Sign up to sing by ...
The Photography of Jake Schneider
Blind Bob's 430 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesWe're excited to welcome the photography of Jake Schneider to our walls for the month of August. Get to know ...
Movies at THE NEON
THE NEON , United StatesDowntown Dayton's independent movie theater has a great lineup of films showing every day. Visit neonmovies.com for a schedule of ...
LeMonde Light Lane
Third Street Third Street, Dayton, OHLight Lane is an interactive public art installation created by LeMonde Studio. It combines stationary bicycles, projection mapping, lighting, and sound ...
Artist in Training (AIT) Program
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHAfter school Artist in Training program geared for grades 3rd-12th grades. Classes are Monday-Wednesdays from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Open Studio time to ...
Community Gardening at Cooper Park
Cooper ParkHang with your neighbors at the Cooper Park Community Garden (behind the downtown library) as we weed, admire the native ...
The Photography of Jake Schneider
Blind Bob's 430 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesWe're excited to welcome the photography of Jake Schneider to our walls for the month of August. Get to know ...
Movies at THE NEON
THE NEON , United StatesDowntown Dayton's independent movie theater has a great lineup of films showing every day. Visit neonmovies.com for a schedule of ...
LeMonde Light Lane
Third Street Third Street, Dayton, OHLight Lane is an interactive public art installation created by LeMonde Studio. It combines stationary bicycles, projection mapping, lighting, and sound ...
CURIO at Courthouse Square
Courthouse Square Third & Main Streets, Dayton, OH, USAFree entertainment in the heart of downtown Throughout the summer months, fun, out-of-the-box entertainment can be found on Courthouse Square, ...
Mini Resource Fair: Connect to Support & Stability
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHJoin us and get connected with community organizations offering support and services across a variety of needs. Vendors may provide ...
Artist in Training (AIT) Program
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHAfter school Artist in Training program geared for grades 3rd-12th grades. Classes are Monday-Wednesdays from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Open Studio time to ...
Dayton Dragons vs. Quad Cities River Bandits
Day Air Ballpark 220 North Patterson Blvd., Dayton, OHCatch one of the hottest tickets in sports – see the Dayton Dragons play baseball at Day Air Ballpark! For ...
Karaoke with Zane
Yellow Cab Tavern 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, United StatesYellow Cab Tavern Karaoke is BACK every Tuesday at 8pm with MC Zane Gerlach! Entry is always free! With a ...
Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesJune 12-September 12, 2026 Threads of History: Quilts by Carolyn Mazloomi is a landmark solo exhibition by award-winning artist, historian, ...
Fighters for Freedom: William H. Johnson Picturing Justice
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesJune 27–September 13, 2026, Gallery 120 William H. Johnson (1901–1970) painted the Fighters for Freedom series in the mid-1940s as tribute to ...