Events in Dayton Ohio
Today is May 21, 2026 - 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
Garden Bros Circus
Thursday, May 21 2026
GARDEN BROS CIRCUS ~ World's Largest Circus Under the World's Largest Big Top ~ A Family Tradition for Over 100 Years!
Dayton Black Women's Film Festival
Thursday, May 21 2026
The Dayton Black Women's Film Festival at The Neon May 21-24—a groundbreaking event dedicated to amplifying the voices and stories of Black women in cinema.
Elisha Frontz, Roxanne Grooms, and Yuji Hiratsuka
Thursday, May 21 2026 8:00am
The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present Elisha Frontz & Roxanne Grooms in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery along with Yuji Hiratsuka in the Works on Paper Gallery.
Kiln It
Thursday, May 21 2026 10:00am
The Art of the Cup Exhibition at the Rosewood Arts Center Community Gallery
The Wedding Singer: The Musical
Thursday, May 21 2026 10:30am
Based on the film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, The Wedding Singer celebrates all the fun, love, and ridiculousness of the 80’s.
#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!
Thursday, May 21 2026 11:00am
You have one hour to find and solve clues and puzzles in our rooms to escape! CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE!
On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!
Thursday, May 21 2026 11:00am
Duck Pin Bowling, Darts, Mini-Golf, Pool, Karaoke, Shuffleboard, Food, Self-Pour Adult Beverages, Free Soft Drinks and more! On Par Entertainment is located in Beavercreek, across from The Greene.
Exploring Feminism
Thursday, May 21 2026 11:00am
Presenting feminist artwork from the newly acquired Sara M. and Michelle Vance Waddell Collection, this three-part, rotating exhibition will demystify the origins, history and commitments of the feminist movement.
Symbols of Hope: Eunshin Khang
Thursday, May 21 2026 11:00am
The paintings of Eunshin Khang invite dialogue. This may be dialogue with family and friends, dialogue across cultures or dialogue on a spiritual level, conversing with the life of faith.
All the World’s a Stage
Thursday, May 21 2026 11:00am
Across cultures, the performing arts—drama, dance, music—have entertained and educated, bringing people together in communal spaces to celebrate and question what it means to be human.
Paul Verdell: Tabernacle
Thursday, May 21 2026 11:00am
The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a new body of work by Paul Verdell. In these gestural paintings, Verdell continues his exploration of loose and instinctive mark making, working with paint and collaged elements.
Member's Spotlight Exhibition: Teresa Olavarria: Lichen
Thursday, May 21 2026 11:00am
Dayton-based artist Teresa Olavarria translates these ephemeral organisms into enduring materials, using vitreous enamel on copper and patinated cast bronze to echo their textures and colors.
Monthly Cinephile Club at Wright Library
Thursday, May 21 2026 12:00pm
Trade your phone screen for the big screen with a watch-and-discuss film each month at Wright Library.
Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek
Thursday, May 21 2026 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: 30+ pinball machines 30+ arcades!
Thursday, May 21 2026 1:00pm
Level Up Pinball Bar in Beavercreek near Dayton features 30+ modern and classic coinless pinball machines and 30+ arcade games. Reloadable RFID cards, Stern Insider Connect tracking and nonstop competition!
Memorial Day Weekend at Youngs Dairy
Thursday, May 21 2026 3:00pm
Celebrate Memorial Day with us at Young's Dairy. You show up, we'll supply the fun! May 21st-25th, 2026
The Wedding Singer: The Musical
Thursday, May 21 2026 5:30pm
Based on the film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, The Wedding Singer celebrates all the fun, love, and ridiculousness of the 80’s.
Artist Talk: Jamea Richmond-Edwards
Thursday, May 21 2026 6:30pm
Join us for a chat with artist Jamea Richmond-Edwards as she shares her creative journey and art insights. Led by Curator, Heather Jones
Trivia Night at TJ Chumps in Englewood
Thursday, May 21 2026 7:00pm
Come to Chumps in Englewood for Live Trivia every Thursday 7pm to 10pm
Thursday Night Kirtan & Prasadam
Thursday, May 21 2026 7:00pm
Put simply, kirtan is the use of call and response singing (using sacred mantras and the names of the Divine) to cultivate love and devotion.
FREE Live Music from Doug Hart Solo
Thursday, May 21 2026 7:00pm
Doug Hart takes the Whisperz Speakeasy stage solo Thursday May 21st and June 18th from 7-10 pm alongside our Thursday $10 Martini specials when all of our premium, handcrafted martinis are just $10 all night every Thursday!
Alex Quow @ Bricky's Comedy Club
Thursday, May 21 2026 7:30pm
Alex Quow is a New York City–based stand-up comedian with over 100,000 followers across social media and nearly a decade of experience performing live comedy.
Thursday Night Cornhole Tournament at MVSB
Thursday, May 21 2026 7:30pm
EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT 🤑 SIGN UP STARTS AT 6:30PM BAGS FLY 7:00PM $10 per person - 100% payout Bar matches 100% - luck of the draw partners It’s that simple. Are YOU game?🙂↕️👀 see you there!
Garden Bros Circus
Friday, May 22 2026
GARDEN BROS CIRCUS ~ World's Largest Circus Under the World's Largest Big Top ~ A Family Tradition for Over 100 Years!
2026 Warrior Soccer Classic Tournament
Friday, May 22 2026
The 41st Annual adidas Warrior Soccer Classic Tournament Kicks Off in Dayton Memorial Day Weekend - May 22-24, 2026
Dayton Black Women's Film Festival
Friday, May 22 2026
The Dayton Black Women's Film Festival at The Neon May 21-24—a groundbreaking event dedicated to amplifying the voices and stories of Black women in cinema.
Elisha Frontz, Roxanne Grooms, and Yuji Hiratsuka
Friday, May 22 2026 8:00am
The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present Elisha Frontz & Roxanne Grooms in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery along with Yuji Hiratsuka in the Works on Paper Gallery.
