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Catch one of the hottest tickets in sports – see the Dayton Dragons play baseball at Day Air Ballpark! For ...
When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys’ expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city ...
The Market has partnered with Welcome Dayton and other partner agencies in inviting special guest artisans who recently arrived in ...
Sharpen up your sketching skills with a local artist providing you insights and inspirations into the world of drawing. Basic ...
Curious about encaustic painting? Join us for an introduction to this dynamic and tactile medium, where pigment is fused with ...
Join in the fun with fellow sketching enthusiasts for an in-depth experience with drawing. Each session provides basic graphite materials ...
Ready to get sippin' and tossin'? Gem City Social Sports is bringing social cornhole to Downtown Dayton! Whether you're a ...
The Human Race Theatre Company is turning 40 and you are invited to the biggest celebration of the year! Certified ...
For one night each week, Tartan Terrace transforms into a lively full-run bakery. Sinclair College culinary students in their final ...
We’re Getting Ready to Be Back on the Lawn! On April 30, we’ll gather for the 2026 Eichelberger Concert Season ...
Dayton Metro Library will host The Lavender Bans: Author Talk and Q&A on Thursday, April 30, 6-7:30 pm, at the ...
This show is part of our Discovery Series, which presents weekday field trips for area schools to experience carefully selected shows designed ...
Join us for May First Friday at the Arcade! The Dayton Arcade’s historic Concourse will be open on Friday, May ...
Front Street Studio'sArtEBration Food Truck Rally1001 E 2nd St, Dayton, OH 45402 May 1st 5pm to 9pm daytonfoodtruckrallies.com Front Street ...
See The Primetime Blues Band play live at Art & Soul Maison! Admission is free - a donation to the ...
The name “Forgottonia” first came to Western Illinois in 1972 when 16 counties declared the creation of the independent nation ...
Bourbon Swing — Live Jazz & Burlesque Friday, May 1st The Brightside Music & Event Venue is thrilled to welcome ...
Two acts pushing the boundaries of jazz and sound collide for one night in The Brightside's Sidedoor Room. Mycota and ...
On February 11, comedian Henry Cho was inducted as the 229th member of the Grand Ole Opry. This prestigious honor ...
In this profound program, pianist Awadagin Pratt performs two concertos written especially for him, both inspired by T.S. Eliot’s Four Quartets. ...
The annual, multi-day spring plant sale hosted by Wegerzyn Gardens Foundation will have both annuals and perennials. All profit goes ...
Local growers, along with many new artisans, will join the year-round vendors for one of Dayton's most unique shopping experiences. ...
Join us for a focused and immersive experience in academic figure drawing. This instructed nude figure drawing session offers artists ...
Dayton Public Schools All-City Arts Festival 11:00am - 2:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join us for an exciting afternoon as Dayton Public Schools ...
It's that time! Join us for the 8th Annual Oregon District Derby Day, rain or shine, on May 2nd! This ...
Don your Derby finery and join us for the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby! This year is extra special ...
Join Dayton Live for an evening arts workshop! Using theatre, writing, movement, and fine arts, connect with other teens in ...
Pull up a chair and let the music do the talking. The Figureheads of Dayton and Catsteel bring an evening ...
Ever wonder what it takes to prepare a stage for a show? Join us for BAGELS & BROADWAY, a unique opportunity ...
DLCA FAMILY BROADWAY STUDIO: MRS. DOUBTFIRE offers families a distinctive opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Broadway. In addition ...
Our artist-led workshops are designed to make community connections between our guests, local artists, and The Dayton Art Institute through ...
We invite you to join A Matter of Balance, an evidence-based, national fall prevention program offered to the community by ...
Henhouse Prowlers at The Brightside Wednesday, May 7, 2026 | Doors 7PM / Show 7:30PM All Ages | $20 General ...
Montgomery County Law Enforcement Memorial 10:45am - 12:45pm AGE: All ages | FREE The Montgomery County Law Enforcement Memorial is an annual event to ...
DJ Eric Heilman is back to serve up a heady set of shoegaze and dreampop dripping in guitars and reverb. ...
The Dragons High School Baseball Showcase, presented by Bob Ross Auto Group, is back at Day Air Ballpark! Forty-two teams ...
DLCA PERFORMANCE: OLYMPUS – THE GREEK ROCK MUSICAL is a laugh-out-loud rock musical where ancient myths meet modern mischief! The Greek ...
The Downtown Dayton Partnership is excited to host the second annual First Bloom: a neighborhood clean-up and beautification event. On ...
Dayton Metro Library’s Civic Saturday series continues on Saturday, May 9, from 10 am-12 pm, in the Main Library’s Eichelberger ...
Unleash Your Creativity with Living Wall Art! Discover the magic of designing your very own living masterpiece in our most ...
YMCA Healthy Kids Day 12:00pm - 4:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Come celebrate YMCA Healthy Kids Day at RiverScape, part of the nationwide ...
An artist talk with artist Jason REVOK led by Dayton-based artist Mike Giant. FREE and open to all.
George is back behind the decks spinning four hours of rock vinyl to celebrate THREE YEARS of Rock Night! As ...
Treat the mother figure in your life to a celebration as unforgettable as she is this Mother’s Day with a carefully curated ...
Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Dayton in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud ...
Celebrate Mom with creativity at our DIY Mother's Day event. Enjoy a hand on experience creating a personalized gift for ...
Mother’s Day: Sip, Create & Celebrate Celebrate Mom with a relaxed, creative experience she’ll truly enjoy Join us for a ...
As part of National Nurses Week and the America 250 commemoration, Nurses Making History: Greater Dayton Edition invites the community ...
Part of RiverScape Sunset Sessions series Sunset Sessions with Edde Osborne 7:00pm - 9:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join us as we welcome ...
Join us for a closer look at the exhibition, with fresh insights into the artists and their work. Led by ...
Join Sabine Grande, owner of Crepe Boheme, as she teaches you how to make your own savory and sweet crepe ...
Dayton Metro Library will host the 2026 LGBTQIA+ Elders’ Awards on Thursday, May 14, 6-7:30 pm, in the Main Library’s ...
Teen Comic Book Club, Thursday, May 14, 6-7 pm, Main Library, TeenEdge: Discuss comics, manga, and graphic novels, and get ...
Join us on the rooftop for an exclusive Mix & Mingle May 14 from 6-9 pm, featuring premium scotch from ...
Dayton Metro Library will host the next installment of Government Commons: An Equitable Civics Series on Thursday, May 14, 6:30-7:30 ...
Live the adventure. Discover the impossible. Join the stars of Discovery Channel’s hit show “Expedition Bigfoot” for a thrilling night ...
Midwestern Mrs | Album Release Show with Sam King, Amber Heart & Rachel Morgan Celebrate the arrival of something new. ...
Five Rivers MetroParks invites the community to celebrate National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 15, during its annual ...
National Bike To Work Day Pancake Breakfast 7:00am - 9:00am Bike to RiverScape MetroPark and enjoy a free flying flapjack before heading ...
Spring Freedom Breakfast Fundraiser Join us at the Dayton Woman's Club on May 15, 2026, for a morning of awareness ...
Hey Dayton! Sharing a local drag show happening next Friday, May 15 at Yellow Cab Tavern. Yellow Cab — The ...
Porgy And Bess premiered on Broadway in 1935 and its music took root in our culture, with iconic songs like “Summertime” ...
SHOCK THEATRE LIVE is a multimedia rock and roll theater piece that follows five misfit kids as they attend a concert ...
Support The Ronald McDonald House by dropping off your aluminum can tabs at the market. Drop-off bin is located at ...
Join us for Pride Rocks!- a free, family-friendly celebration where community comes together to raise awareness and share resources for ...
We’re beyond excited for our upcoming Block Party & Outdoor Market! This year, we’re celebrating 12 amazing years of craft ...
Mighty Minis Workshop – Create Your Way Join us for a fun, flexible workshop where you can create from a ...
Join us for an introductory workshop in copper electroforming led by Seamus Martin of Verdigris and Vein. Participants will first ...
Catch one of the hottest tickets in sports – see the Dayton Dragons play baseball at Day Air Ballpark! For ...
Join us for the bi-annual native plant sale (no hybrids). Six growers will be on hand showcasing their native plants, ...
Overview "One fall day, Ellen Jovin set up a folding table on a Manhattan sidewalk with a homemade sign that ...
Two of the most electrifying forces in modern roots music—Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars, The Black Crowes) and JD Simo ...
Dayton Metro Library will host A Seat at the Table: Culture, Cuisine, and Community on Monday, May 18, 4:30-6 pm, ...
Connect to Support & Stability, Tuesday, May 19, 12-2 pm: Gather information, explore resources, and build community connections with a ...
Part of RiverScape Sunset Sessions series Sunset Sessions with David Thornton 7:00pm - 9:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join us as we welcome ...
On May 20, donors are invited to give blood inside the South Dayton Toyota Diamond Club at Day Air Ballpark. ...
Hosted by Cynthia & Sam Pratt Wednesday, May 20 5:30-7:30 pm A sunset gathering high above the city featuring European-inspired ...
The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” are proud to present their new ...
Dayton Metro Library’s new program, Student Success Centers – Reconnect, is offered every Tuesday and Thursday, 3-6 pm, through May ...
Dayton Metro Library welcomes The Human Race Theatre Company (HRTC) for Community Conversations: The Hot Wing King on Thursday, May ...
Richmond-Edwards is an artist from Detroit who holds a BFA from Jackson State University and an MFA from Howard University. ...
The Dayton Society of Artists invites you to spend time with Elisha Frontz during a series of open studio-style sessions ...
We're marking 13 years of The Dayton Food Truck Rallies with special food festivals throughout the year! Join us for ...
Sharpen up your sketching skills with a local artist providing you insights and inspirations into the world of drawing. Basic ...
Join in the fun with fellow sketching enthusiasts for an in-depth experience with drawing. Each session provides basic graphite materials ...
Tuesday and Wednesday weekday classes: Tuesdays (September-May) Stained Glass Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Ceramics/Clay Classes: 3:00pm-5:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 3:30pm-5:30pm Wednesdays (September-May) Still ...
Tuesday and Wednesday weekday classes: Tuesdays (September-May) Stained Glass Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Ceramics/Clay Classes: 3:00pm-5:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 3:30pm-5:30pm Wednesdays (September-May) Still ...
Tuesday and Wednesday weekday classes: Tuesdays (September-May) Stained Glass Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Ceramics/Clay Classes: 3:00pm-5:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 3:30pm-5:30pm Wednesdays (September-May) Still ...
Part of RiverScape Sunset Sessions series Sunset Sessions with Live Your Dream 7:00pm - 9:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join us as we ...
Tuesday and Wednesday weekday classes: Tuesdays (September-May) Stained Glass Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Ceramics/Clay Classes: 3:00pm-5:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 3:30pm-5:30pm Wednesdays (September-May) Still ...
Tuesday and Wednesday weekday classes: Tuesdays (September-May) Stained Glass Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Ceramics/Clay Classes: 3:00pm-5:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 3:30pm-5:30pm Wednesdays (September-May) Still ...
Tuesday and Wednesday weekday classes: Tuesdays (September-May) Stained Glass Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Ceramics/Clay Classes: 3:00pm-5:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 3:30pm-5:30pm Wednesdays (September-May) Still ...
Experience the traditional art of Tai Chi in the beautiful setting of The Dayton Woman’s Club ballroom, led by Tara ...
Looking for a different way to network in Downtown Dayton? Join quantum foam studios, in partnership with The Dayton Collaboratory ...
Discover Dayton's newest artful event venue, where creativity meets elegance in a stunning gallery space. Join us for an inspiring ...
STEAM for Teens – Popping Boba, Thursday, May 28, 4-5 pm and 6-7 pm, Main Library, Conference Room 1B: Learn ...
Join us for a night of music with multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Max Souders. A native of Dayton, Ohio, Souders has ...
Passport to MetroParks 6:00pm - 9:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join us for an exciting family friendly evening full of music, food and ...
Part of RiverScape Kayak Rentals series Kayak Rentals with Taiters Kayak 6:00pm - 9:00pm AGE: 10 and up | $15.00, $25.00 In conjunction with ...
Funny to think that ’90s music is now nostalgic. Heavy grunge. Killer alternative. Just like the Classic Albums Live you ...
FRIDAY, MAY 29 | THE SIDEDOOR @ THE BRIGHTSIDE Raging Nathans • Sheller • Knavery • Houseghost The SideDoor gets ...
Saturday Art Workshops for Kindergarten-12th Grade and Adults. Each month explore a different art medium (Clay, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Mosaics, ...
Mayor Shenise Turner-Sloss is bringing city government directly to Dayton residents this May with a four-stop Town Hall Series designed ...
With hundreds of new housing units recently built and currently under construction, there’s never been a better time to think ...
Join The Rong Brothers starting at 11 a.m. for a community-focused celebration of local Dayton art, food, and live music, ...
Join The Rong Brothers starting at 11 a.m. for a community-focused event, kicking off with an interactive photo booth experience ...
Bouguereau Master Copy Workshop: The Song of the Nightingale Join the Dayton Society of Artists for a master copy workshop focused ...
Celebrating the art and artists of Collaboration of Colors! Join us for the close of this exhibition that involved so ...
Dayton Freestyle Kayaking Competition 5:00pm - 7:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join Five Rivers MetroParks and Ohio Kayak Instruction for an exciting evening ...
Funk Fest w/ The Bar-Kays May 30 @ 5:30 PM Free Admission / Series: Amplified Series sponsored by City of ...
Q+ Pride Prom, Saturday, May 30, 6-9 pm, Main Library, Bassani Theater Off Third: Enjoy socializing, dancing, food, fun, and ...
Part of RiverScape Summer Music Series series Bluegrass Concert with Bourbon Revival 7:00pm - 9:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join us under the ...
Temple Israel’s Jewish Cultural Festival, set for Sunday, May 31, 2026 from 11:00AM – 6:00PM opens the door to Judaism ...
We invite everyone to join us on May 31st for the Ahiska Turkish Festival in Dayton — a special day ...
You’re invited to an evening of bold silhouettes, fresh energy, and runway magic at the Clash Spring/Summer Fashion Show. Produced ...
Mini Resource Fair: LGBTQIA+ Resources, Tuesday, June 2, 12-2 pm, Main Library, Atrium: Connect with community organizations that offer support ...
Rent/Escrow Informational Clinic, Tuesday, June 2, 3-5 pm, Main Library, Community Room A: Learn how and where to place rent money ...
Part of RiverScape Sunset Sessions series Sunset Sessions with Patrick Arnold 7:00pm - 9:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join us as we welcome ...
This Tony Awards-inspired showcase honors schools, students, and directors for artistic excellence in high school theatre with live performances from ...
Beanstack Basics, Wednesday, June 3, 10-11 am, Main Library, Tech Lab A: Learn how to use Beanstack, the app used ...
Divorce Clinic, Wednesday, June 3, 3-5 pm, Main Library, Tech Lab B: Receive a step-by-step guide to completing divorce paperwork ...
Hosted by Colleen Ryan & Brent Wagener Wednesday, June 3 5:30-7:30 pm A candlelit evening in a historic Oregon District ...
Using FamilySearch.org to Get Started in Genealogy, Thursday, June 4, 6:30-7:30 pm, Main Library, Conference Room 3A, and Monday, June ...
Teen DIY: Gearing Up for Pride, Thursday, June 4, 6:30-7:30 pm, Main Library, Conference Room 1B: Prepare for Dayton Pride ...
Flamy Grant June 4 @ 7:00 PM Free Admission / Genre: Folk/Americana Flamy Grant is a trailblazing drag queen and ...
Join us for June First Friday at the Arcade! The Dayton Arcade’s historic Concourse will be open on Friday, June ...
Affair on St. Clair is the official kick-off to Dayton Pride 2026! Join us Friday evening for a casual night ...
Opening Reception: June 5, 6-8 pm Please join us for the opening reception of Simon Robins: Sociable. Light refreshments will ...
The Vindys June 5 @ 7:00 PM Free Admission / Series: AES Rock/Pop Series Genre: Rock & Roll For the ...
Part of RiverScape Summer Music Series series 70s+80s Rock Concert with Cassette Junkies 7:00pm - 9:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Join us under ...
We are thrilled to welcome Jake Speed & The Freddies to The Brightside on Friday, June 5th in our SideDoor ...
Dayton's Silent Disco is celebrating Dayton Pride at The Brightside this Friday, June 5th! Come as you are and dance the ...
Event Description: Dayton Silent Disco is celebrating Dayton Pride at The Brightside Music & Event Venue on Friday, June 5th! ...
Prepare to be blown away! Violin virtuoso Charles Yang – of the genre-defying supergroup Time For Three –takes the stage ...
As Dayton Pride returns downtown, Bistecca is inviting the community to kick off the celebration with a festive Pride Brunch ...
Instructed Nude Figure Drawing Instructor: Greg Dearth Join us for a focused and immersive experience in academic figure drawing. This ...
This year’s parade lines up on Jefferson Street, kicks off at Second, marches down Main, loops around First, and wraps ...
The Pride Festival keeps the celebration going after the parade, with live entertainment, more than 130 local vendors, and plenty ...
Join us for another year of celebrating PRIDE in The Oregon District! 1:30p - Cloggers!2-4p - Main Stage Drag Show ...
For Dayton By Dayton June 6 @ 5:00 PM Free Admission / Series: PNC Community Series Genre: Various For Dayton, ...
10% of bar sales from open to close donated to the good folks at PFLAG Dayton, a crazy good taplist, ...