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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

Dragons And Mythical Beasts

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

Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new show for all ...

Dayton Pizza Fest 2023

Yellow Cab Tavern 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, United States

We're celebrating the 10 year anniversary of The Yellow Cab Food Truck Rallies with specialty food fests all spring, summer, ...

Event Series DJs and PJs

DJs and PJs

The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United States

Launch party for *DJs and PJs* monthly vinyl night at The Barrel House. DJs Elaine & Jaymie spin vintage 45rpm ...

Art Critique

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

Constructive feedback can help take your art to the next level. But when an art school teacher isn’t one hand-raise ...

Art Critique

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

Constructive feedback can help take your art to the next level. But when an art school teacher isn’t one hand-raise ...

Music at the Market

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

Music at the Market 10:00am - 1:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Visit the Market and enjoy listening to the sounds of Jonathan Hamilton!

CJ Gamers Afternoon

Chaminade Julienne Catholic High School 505 S. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, United States

Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 12:00 - 5:30 p.m. (Doors open at 11:30am) Open to any 5th, 6th, 7th or ...

Music at the Market

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

Music at the Market! 11:30am - 1:30pm AGE: All ages | FREE Visit the Market on Sunday and enjoy listening to Eddie Osborne!

Illustrator Inspired Collages

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

Dayton Metro Library and the University of Dayton were selected by the Association for Library Service to Children to host ...

University Of Dayton Celebration Of The Arts

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

Symphonic music to jazz, gospel to Javanese gamelan, opera to modern dance: this diverse and lively program celebrates the artistic accomplishments ...

Free Community Day

The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United States

DAYTON ART INSTITUTE OFFERS FREE COMMUNITY DAY CELEBRATING WOMEN ON MARCH 30th, 2023   Honoring Women’s History Month, admission to ...

I Am Every Woman 

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

I Am Every Woman  Thursday, March 30, 5:30-7 pm Main Library, Atrium In partnership with the Gem City Selfie Museum, ...

Exhibition Film Screening: “Painting Taos”

The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United States

Exhibition Film Screening: “Painting Taos” Date: Thursday March 30 6:30-8pm Cost: free for members, included with museum admission for non-members, pre-registration encouraged ...

Closing Reception and Live Hair Performance

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

HAIRitage: A Cultural Journey & Experience will be featured in the gallery for the month of March. The artist and exhibition ...