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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

Mini Resource Fair: LGBTQIA+ Resources

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

Mini Resource Fair: LGBTQIA+ Resources, Tuesday, June 2, 12-2 pm, Main Library, Atrium: Connect with community organizations that offer support ...

CURIO at Courthouse Square

Courthouse Square Third & Main Streets, Dayton, OH, USA

Free entertainment in the heart of downtown Throughout the summer months, fun, out-of-the-box entertainment can be found on Courthouse Square, ...

Rent/Escrow Informational Clinic

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

Rent/Escrow Informational Clinic, Tuesday, June 2, 3-5 pm, Main Library, Community Room A: Learn how and where to place rent money ...

Artist in Training (AIT) Program

K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH

After school Artist in Training program geared for grades 3rd-12th grades. Classes are Monday-Wednesdays from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Open Studio time to ...

Sunset Sessions with Patrick Arnold

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

Part of RiverScape Sunset Sessions series Sunset Sessions with Patrick Arnold 7:00pm - 9:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join us as we welcome ...

Karaoke

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

Tuesdays – Karaoke with @raineyday.entertainment - $5 off full draft flights until 9 p.m.

Miami Valley High School Theatre Awards Showcase

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

This Tony Awards-inspired showcase honors schools, students, and directors for artistic excellence in high school theatre with live performances from ...

The Hot Wing King

The Human Race Theatre Company 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OH

JUNE 3 - 14, 2026 The Hot Wing King Playwright: Katori Hall Director: Darnell Pierre Benjamin It’s time for the ...

Karaoke with Zane

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

Yellow Cab Tavern Karaoke is BACK every Tuesday at 8pm with MC Zane Gerlach! Entry is always free! With a ...

Jason REVOK: Mutually Exclusive

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

The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present new paintings by Jason REVOK. Self-taught, REVOK is known for pushing creative boundaries ...

Paul Verdell: Tabernacle

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

The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a new body of work by Paul Verdell. In these gestural paintings, Verdell ...

Jamea Richmond-Edwards: Leviathan

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

The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Leviathan, a film by interdisciplinary artist Jamea Richmond-Edwards. Known for her monumental paintings ...

Beanstack Basics

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

Beanstack Basics, Wednesday, June 3, 10-11 am, Main Library, Tech Lab A: Learn how to use Beanstack, the app used ...

CURIO at Courthouse Square

Courthouse Square Third & Main Streets, Dayton, OH, USA

Free entertainment in the heart of downtown Throughout the summer months, fun, out-of-the-box entertainment can be found on Courthouse Square, ...

Guided Tour of The Dayton Woman’s Club

The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, United States

Take a guided tour of this historic Victorian mansion, circa 1850! Learn about the building's history and the founding women ...

Divorce Clinic

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

Divorce Clinic, Wednesday, June 3, 3-5 pm, Main Library, Tech Lab B: Receive a step-by-step guide to completing divorce paperwork ...