Events in Dayton Ohio
Today is April 18, 2024 - Our daily calendar of events, entertainment and activities in Dayton. Includes festivals, concerts, comedy, theater, arts, live music, outdoor events, sports and more.
Events in Dayton
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships
Thursday, April 18 2024
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships come to Dayton two weekends in April. Color Guard Apr 11-13, Percussion & Winds Apr 18-23.
Call for Artists!
Thursday, April 18 2024
The View Juried Landscape Exhibition at Rosewood Arts Center
West Side Story
Thursday, April 18 2024 10:30am
La Comedia's "Taste of Broadway" combines a delicious buffet with live performances of the Broadway classic "West Side Story." With seating for over 600, La Comedia is Ohio's only professional dinner theatre.
#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!
Thursday, April 18 2024 11:00am
You have one hour to find and solve clues and puzzles in our rooms to escape! CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE!
Create a Terrarium that's Uniquely You
Thursday, April 18 2024 11:00am
Our fun terrarium bar offers an abundance of plants & embellishments for you to create a beautiful, succulent, air plant or fern terrarium. Easy plant care information included!
On Par Entertainment—Now Open!
Thursday, April 18 2024 11:00am
Duck Pin Bowling, Darts, Mini-Golf, Pool, Karaoke, Shuffleboard, Food, Self-Pour Adult Beverages, Free Soft Drinks-On Par Entertainment in Beavercreek is now open!
Telling Stories: World Literature in Art
Thursday, April 18 2024 11:00am
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 Artistic Life of Aka Pereyma
Thursday, April 18 2024 11:00am
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
James Pate, Techno-Cubism: The Art of Line Painting
Thursday, April 18 2024 11:00am
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.
Hand-Colored Photographs
Thursday, April 18 2024 11:00am
Exhibit at the Dayton Art Institute: Hand-Colored Photographs March 23–September 22, 2024, James M. Cox Gallery, Gallery 118
Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection
Thursday, April 18 2024 11:00am
Special Exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute April 13–September 22, 2024, Gallery 106 Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection
Tiny Thursdays at the DAI
Thursday, April 18 2024 11:15am
Popular child and caregiver preschool program at The Dayton Art Institute. Dates may vary, call to confirm/register before attending.
Splatter Room - Messy Fun for Everyone
Thursday, April 18 2024 12:00pm
At Pinspiration you'll get an hour of messy fun for kids and adults, including Private Splatter Roomâ„¢ and protective gear. Dress Up, Fling Paint at a canvas and take home your mast
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Thursday, April 18 2024 1:00pm
Get your axe to Beavercreek and experience Dayton's first axe throwing bar. Perfect for date night, team building, corporate parties, or fun outings with friends and family.
Level Up: 28+ pinball machines 21+ arcades!
Thursday, April 18 2024 1:00pm
Level Up Pinball Bar: 23 COINLESS Pinball machines and 12 state-of-the-art arcades. Reloadable RFID card system handles credits. Stern Tables feature Insider Connect to track your high scores and achievements.
Introducing Thirsty Thursday at Corner Kitchen
Thursday, April 18 2024 4:00pm
Thirsty Thursday with our fantastic Bartender Tori Lee! Enjoy curated drinks, plates, and tracks from Tori and the CK team every Thursday.
West Side Story
Thursday, April 18 2024 5:30pm
La Comedia's "Taste of Broadway" combines a delicious buffet with live performances of the Broadway classic "West Side Story." With seating for over 600, La Comedia is Ohio's only professional dinner theatre.
Singo Music Bingo at Star City Brewing
Thursday, April 18 2024 6:00pm
A new and exciting musical spin on the traditional game of Bingo. Instead of listening for a number, players are listening for their favorite music titles on their bingo card.
Friends Craft Night Out
Thursday, April 18 2024 6:00pm
Enjoy a night of Crafting with your friends! Receive 10% off your project!
Read Around the World Book Club
Thursday, April 18 2024 6:30pm
Join us on the third Thursday of each month to expand your reading horizons and enjoy lively discussions. Each month we will read a book set in a different country.
Trivia Night at TJ Chumps in Englewood
Thursday, April 18 2024 7:00pm
Come to Chumps in Englewood for Live Trivia every Thursday 7pm to 10pm
International Folk Dancing
Thursday, April 18 2024 7:00pm
Join the Miami Valley Folk Dancers every Thursday evening at 7:00pm at the Michael Solomon Pavilion for fun and friendship while learning folk dances around the world.
Thursday Night Kirtan
Thursday, April 18 2024 7:00pm
Active and dynamic form of meditation using improvisational music to allow you to get out of your head and into your heart.
Dayton Dragons Baseball 2024
Thursday, April 18 2024 7:05pm
Watch the Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball Team at Day Air Ballpark (formerly Fifth Third Field) in Downtown Dayton.
Trivia with a Twist at Wings (Beavercreek)
Thursday, April 18 2024 7:30pm
Join Trivia with a Twist for live, general knowledge trivia every Thursday at Wings Sports Bar & Grille in Beavercreek.
MUSIC BINGO at The Trolley Stop
Thursday, April 18 2024 8:00pm
MUSIC Bingo every Thursday night, 8-10pm. Hosted by our wonderful KG with lots of silly prizes!
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships
Friday, April 19 2024
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships come to Dayton two weekends in April. Color Guard Apr 11-13, Percussion & Winds Apr 18-23.
Midwest Ceramics Show
Friday, April 19 2024 10:00am
The Midwest Ceramic Show at the Butler County Fairgrounds. Hundreds of displays will feature everything a hobbyist would need to start, or continue a ceramics tradition!
Zoom Around the Room
Friday, April 19 2024 10:00am
Ages: 1 - 5 years. A variety of play equipment will be set up in the gymnasium for children and their guardian to run, climb, jump and recreate.
West Side Story
Friday, April 19 2024 10:30am
La Comedia's "Taste of Broadway" combines a delicious buffet with live performances of the Broadway classic "West Side Story." With seating for over 600, La Comedia is Ohio's only professional dinner theatre.