Downtown Dayton Events Calendar
Events in Downtown Dayton, including Theater, Festivals, Art Exhibits, Live Music, Concerts and more.
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2nd Street Market
Saturday, May 18 2024
Reminiscent of European markets, 2nd Street Market is alive with local growers, bakers, culinary specialists, artisans, people, and activity during market hours.
Biergartens
Saturday, May 18 2024
Join us on the third Saturday of every month from 5pm-10pm. Food and drinks will be for sale with rotating specials. Enjoy German music, trivia and a great evening with friends!
Brunch at The Trolley Stop
Saturday, May 18 2024
Savor Brunch and our Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar Saturday & Sunday 11a - 2p. (Carry Out cocktails permitted!)
Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection
Saturday, May 18 2024
Special Exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute April 13–September 22, 2024, Gallery 106 Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection
CockaRue Comedy Competition - 2nd Qtr / 2nd Round
Saturday, May 18 2024
Get ready to laugh your socks off at the CockaRue Comedy Competition…who will be your 2nd quarter winner? Come out & vote for your favorite!
Dayton Dragons Baseball 2024
Saturday, May 18 2024
Watch the Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball Team at Day Air Ballpark (formerly Fifth Third Field) in Downtown Dayton.
Dayton Sideshow 2024
Saturday, May 18 2024
The Sideshow celebrates the local arts scene and is unique in Dayton for its variety and ambition.
Half Price Happy Hour at The Trolley Stop
Saturday, May 18 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!
Hand-Colored Photographs
Saturday, May 18 2024
Exhibit at the Dayton Art Institute: Hand-Colored Photographs March 23–September 22, 2024, James M. Cox Gallery, Gallery 118
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Saturday, May 18 2024
A reimagining of the Biblical story Dayton Playhouse presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat May 10-26 2024
Mike Merk
Saturday, May 18 2024
Comedy show at Wiley's in the Historic Oregon District, downtown Dayton.
Out on 5th - downtown Dayton
Saturday, May 18 2024
Shop, dine and relax! Out on 5th is the closure of Fifth Street in the Oregon District of downtown Dayton to vehicular traffic on weekends. Photo credit @mikebeerbower
PRIDE ROCKS!
Saturday, May 18 2024
Pride Rocks! is a suicide prevention program promoting suicide prevention in the LGBTQ+ Community. Enjoy local meals from a food trucks, connect with local providers, check out local vendors and listen to LGBTQ musicians!
Science Saturdays: Medieval Science
Saturday, May 18 2024
Science Saturdays is exploring Medieval Science on May 18th! Science Saturdays in downtown Dayton is a live show featuring content designed to engage kids of all ages.
St Anne's Hill Neighborhood Garage Sale
Saturday, May 18 2024
Trash ‘n Treasure! St. Anne's Hill Annual Neighborhood Garage Sale. Explore our historic neighborhood, eat and drink your way down 5th Street, and find some great deals!
Tab-a-Pull-ooza
Saturday, May 18 2024
Individuals and groups are invited to bring their pull tab collections to the 2nd Street Market for a friendly competition.
Telling Stories: World Literature in Art
Saturday, May 18 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
Warped Wing Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Beer Bash & Urban Smokeout
Saturday, May 18 2024
Can you believe it's been 10 years? Warped Wing Brewing Company to throw Anniversary Beer Bash & Urban Smokeout in downtown Dayton May 18, 2024
Windborne's Music of Whitney Houston
Saturday, May 18 2024
DPO Rockin' Orchestra: Celebrate Whitney Houston's extraordinary talent and dance the night away at the Schuster!
Zumba in the Park at Riverscape
Saturday, May 18 2024
Come down to RiverScape move your workout outdoors and enjoy Zumba with Nashanda Moore. Weather Dependent. Reservations Required.
Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: Spring Concert
Sunday, May 19 2024
Celebrate the end of a phenomenal season with Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra! You'll hear some of the best compositions in the classical music repertoire by Dayton's youth musicians.
Joey V. Presents: Sunday Funday
Sunday, May 19 2024
Joey V. Presents: Sunday Funday @nextdoordayton. Muzik , Silent Trivia, Prizes & Drink Specials Sunday Day Parties every other Sunday Next Door Dayton -Oregon District 2PM-7PM
Skinner Pipe Organ Performances
Sunday, May 19 2024
Hear the museum's historic Skinner pipe organ, in the newly renovated Mimi & Stuart Rose Auditorium! Please check for cancelations before you visit
Sunday Funday at Next Door
Sunday, May 19 2024
Come by for some sips & hang for a bit at Oregon District's newest space. Cool Vibes, Silent Trivia, Prize Giveaways & Amazing Drinks. $3 Mimosas $15 Mimosa Buckets $10 Domestic Buckets
Boot Camp with The Unit
Monday, May 20 2024
Join The Unit Mondays and Wednesdays from May thru October for an exciting boot camp workout at Riverscape, downtown Dayton
Lunch Specials at The Trolley Stop
Monday, May 20 2024
We offer daily lunch specials Monday thru Friday. Please visit our Facebook page for specials.
Whiskey & Wagyu 5 Course Meal Pairing at Corner Kitchen Monday, May 20th!
Monday, May 20 2024
We will be doing a 5 Course Dinner plus Dessert featuring Snake River Farms Wagyu Steak and Specialty Rare Weller Bourbons. Make this a Monday to remember with fun, Whiskey, and Wagyu!
$6.50 Movie Day at The Neon
Tuesday, May 21 2024
Tuesday at the Neon in Downtown Dayton movies are just $6.50
