A Raisin in the Sun
Dayton Theatre Guild 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, OH, USAThe Younger family dreams of more. But in 1950s Chicago, racism, redlining, and hard luck sear even the smallest hopes ...
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Photographer Cory Richards: The Color Of Everything
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesClimbing legend, mental health advocate, and global raconteur, Cory Richards has photographed for National Geographic in the most remote corners of the ...
Wake Up: Stories from the Frontlines of Suicide Prevention
Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OHIn recognition of September as Suicide Prevention Month, a screening of Wake Up: Stories from the Frontlines of Suicide Prevention ...
Diced in Dayton: Chef’s Challenge
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHDiced in Dayton, presented by AES Ohio, is an interactive, food-filled event that showcases and celebrates the creativity of local ...
Taking Charge Thursday: Stress Hacks
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHTaking Charge Thursday: Stress Hacks, Thursday, September 11, 12-12:45 pm, Main Library, Opportunity Center: Learn the difference between good and ...
Executive Director’s Author Series with Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library will host Executive Director’s Author Series with Silvia Moreno-Garcia on Thursday, September 11, from 6-7:30 pm in ...
Executive Director’s Author Series with Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHExecutive Director’s Author Series with Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Thursday, September 11, 6-7:30 pm, Main Library, Eichelberger Forum: This moderated event welcomes ...
Executive Director’s Author Series Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHMoreno-Garcia, known for her masterful blending of Latinx heritage and captivating horror and folklore, will dive into how she weaves ...
Music Trivia & Bingo!
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesPart of Thursday Nights in the Park series Music Trivia & Bingo! 6:00pm - 8:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join us for an ...
RiverScape Reels presents A Minecraft Movie
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesPart of RiverScape Reels series RiverScape Reels presents A Minecraft Movie 8:30pm - 10:30pm AGE: All ages | FREE It's time for an epic ...
Hunger Awareness Month at the Market
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAMark your calendars! To kick off Hunger Action Month, Greene Co FISH, a partner of The Foodbank, Inc. will be ...
NAMIWalks Montgomery County
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin NAMI Montgomery County for NAMIWalks 2025! The goal of NAMIWalks is to fuel mental health awareness, raise funds for ...
NAMIWalks Montgomery County
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesNAMIWalks Montgomery County 10:00am - 1:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join NAMI Montgomery County for NAMIWalks 2025! The goal of NAMIWalks is to ...
Moss Wall Art Workshop
Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OHTransform your space with your very own piece of natural wall art! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll use an array ...
Taste of the Oregon 2025
Oregon District Fifth Street, Dayton, OHCome eat your way through The Oregon District for our annual celebration of our amazing restaurants! Tickets for "purchasing" your ...
“Curtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon” Community Tour
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesDiscover the life and legacy of a local artist, advocate, community builder and innovator. Join us for the Curtis Barnes, Sr., ...
Jazz Fest ft. Cherry Poppin’ Daddies
Levitt Pavilion Dayton 134 S. Main St., Dayton, OHJazz Fest ft. Cherry Poppin' Daddies September 13 @ 5:30 PM Free Admission / Series: Amplified Series sponsored by City ...
Worldwide Grooves with DJ Marrrtin
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesRemember last year when Tino went to France to make a (really good) record with DJ Marrrtin? My how the ...
Out on 5th
Oregon District Fifth Street, Dayton, OHWhat is Out on 5th? Out on 5th is the street closure of Fifth Street in the Oregon District of ...
Exhibit: Curtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesCurtis Barnes, Sr., Dayton Icon July 12–September 14, 2025 A painter and educator, Curtis Barnes, Sr. was a longtime fixture ...