Downtown Dayton Events Calendar

Events in Downtown Dayton, including Theater, Festivals, Art Exhibits, Live Music, Concerts and more.

 

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$6.50 Movie Day at The Neon

$6.50 Movie Day at The Neon

Tuesday, March 19 2024

Tuesday at the Neon in Downtown Dayton movies are just $6.50

Half Price Happy Hour at The Trolley Stop

Half Price Happy Hour at The Trolley Stop

Tuesday, March 19 2024

Enjoy Half Price Appetizers* (dine-in only), $3 Cocktails from 4-7p, 6 Days a Week. Titos Tuesday Vodka Drinks $4, Wine Down Wednesday $4 Glasses of wine!

Lunch Specials at The Trolley Stop

Lunch Specials at The Trolley Stop

Tuesday, March 19 2024

We offer daily lunch specials Monday thru Friday. Please visit our Facebook page for specials.

Spaghetti Tuesday at The Trolley Stop

Spaghetti Tuesday at The Trolley Stop

Tuesday, March 19 2024

It's BAACK ~ Spaghetti w/ meat or tomato sauce, side salad, & garlic bread Tuesday evenings from 5-10p (or when we run out).

DRUM TAO

DRUM TAO

Wednesday, March 20 2024

Tao's modern, high-energy performances showcasing the ancient art of Japanese drumming have transfixed audiences worldwide.

James Pate, Techno-Cubism: The Art of Line Painting

James Pate, Techno-Cubism: The Art of Line Painting

Wednesday, March 20 2024

James Pate is one of Dayton's most acclaimed living artists. See Focus Exhibition: James Pate, Techno-Cubism: The Art of Line Painting February 3-April 28.

Telling Stories: World Literature in Art

Telling Stories: World Literature in Art

Wednesday, March 20 2024

What is your favorite story? When you think of it, do specific images come to mind? DAI Special Exhibit: Telling Stories: World Literature in Art December 9, 2023–May 26, 2024

The 30th Open Members Show

The 30th Open Members Show

Wednesday, March 20 2024

The Contemporary Dayton presents The 30th Open Members' Show. The Co's popular biennial exhibition-back for the first time since 2020- is a community-wide celebration of 112 local artists.

The Artistic Life of Aka Pereyma

The Artistic Life of Aka Pereyma

Wednesday, March 20 2024

Special Exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute - Weaving folk-art traditions with modern artistic styles, 'The Artistic Life of Aka Pereyma' February 17–May 12, 2024

Toastmasters - Downtown Morning Toasters

Toastmasters - Downtown Morning Toasters

Wednesday, March 20 2024

Improve your public speaking skills and network with influential, active Dayton business people.

Young People's Concert: A Salute to Teachers (and Students)

Young People's Concert: A Salute to Teachers (and Students)

Wednesday, March 20 2024

In this family-friendly concert, we pay homage to teachers-and the students they nurture-by highlighting some famous student-teacher composer duos.

Dixon's Violin at The Brightside

Dixon's Violin at The Brightside

Thursday, March 21 2024

Join us for a rare opportunity to experience Dixon's Violin out - mesmerizing music, as seen on TED.com, at Electric Forest, at Burning Man, and across North America.

MUSIC BINGO at The Trolley Stop

MUSIC BINGO at The Trolley Stop

Thursday, March 21 2024

MUSIC Bingo every Thursday night, 8-10pm. Hosted by our wonderful KG with lots of silly prizes!

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers

Thursday, March 21 2024

Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning!

Thursday Night Kirtan

Thursday Night Kirtan

Thursday, March 21 2024

Active and dynamic form of meditation using improvisational music to allow you to get out of your head and into your heart.

Volunteer Opportunity - OD8-4 Memorial "The Seed of Life"

Volunteer Opportunity - OD8-4 Memorial "The Seed of Life"

Thursday, March 21 2024

Place a piece of porcelain tile in the 480 sq ft mosaic The Seed of Life. This mosaic will be installed at the courtyard near Trolley Stop and will memorialize and honor those lives lost and forever changed on August 4, 2019.

2nd Street Market

2nd Street Market

Friday, March 22 2024

Reminiscent of European markets, 2nd Street Market is alive with local growers, bakers, culinary specialists, artisans, people, and activity during market hours.

Captain Louie Jr.

Captain Louie Jr.

Friday, March 22 2024

A delightfully fresh and touching story about friendship – the ability to make new friends and the importance of old ones. This production is recommended for all ages.

Flight of the Lawnchair Man

Flight of the Lawnchair Man

Friday, March 22 2024

Jerry's just an ordinary guy with an ordinary job and an extraordinary dream. Dayton Theatre Guild presents Flight of the Lawnchair Man Mar 22–Apr 7, 2024

Jeremy Camp: Live In Concert

Jeremy Camp: Live In Concert

Friday, March 22 2024

American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter Jeremy Camp Live In Concert at the Victoria Theatre in Dayton

Brunch at The Trolley Stop

Brunch at The Trolley Stop

Saturday, March 23 2024

Savor Brunch and our Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar Saturday & Sunday 11a - 2p. (Carry Out cocktails permitted!)

Hand-Colored Photographs

Hand-Colored Photographs

Saturday, March 23 2024

Exhibit at the Dayton Art Institute: Hand-Colored Photographs March 23–September 22, 2024, James M. Cox Gallery, Gallery 118

The Celtic Tenors

The Celtic Tenors

Saturday, March 23 2024

DPO SuperPops Series: Three tenors, one voice! The charismatic, globe-trotting trio is the most successful classical crossover act to emerge from Ireland.

Corner Kitchen Fundraiser for Miami Valley Meals!

Corner Kitchen Fundraiser for Miami Valley Meals!

Sunday, March 24 2024

Afternoon/evening cocktail & food reception to celebrate Miami Valley Meals 4-year anniversary and celebrate the arrival of spring! All Proceeds going to Miami Valley Meals. Come celebrate spring at Corner Kitchen!

Oregon District 8-4 Memorial - Volunteer Opportunity

Oregon District 8-4 Memorial - Volunteer Opportunity

Thursday, March 28 2024

Join us at the Dayton Metro Library to place a piece of tile in The Seed of Life memorial mosaic.

Daytons Silent Disco

Daytons Silent Disco

Friday, March 29 2024

Celebrate with us under the big tent at your favorite dance party in Dayton! Daytons Silent Disco takes place on the last Friday of every month.

Curatorial Conversations

Curatorial Conversations

Saturday, March 30 2024

Join us for sparkling conversation in the galleries, followed by a champagne toast, in this new series of talks.

Five Lesbians Eating A Quiche

Five Lesbians Eating A Quiche

Thursday, April 04 2024

MAGNOLIA THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS award-winning comedy Five Lesbians Eating A Quiche at the PNC ARTS ANNEX in downtown Dayton. Recommended for ages 14+

Dayton Dragons Baseball 2024

Dayton Dragons Baseball 2024

Friday, April 05 2024

Watch the Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball Team at Day Air Ballpark (formerly Fifth Third Field) in Downtown Dayton.

First Friday Art Hop at Front Street

First Friday Art Hop at Front Street

Friday, April 05 2024

Art studios, galleries, shops and boutiques! Free parking, free to attend, family & pet friendly.

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