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Community Events in Dayton

The Complete Trust Seminar

The Complete Trust Seminar

Wednesday, June 24 2026

Join us for the third session in this free informational series designed to help individuals and families better understand important legal and financial topics related to planning for the future.

Art Lunch at Rosewood Arts Center

Art Lunch at Rosewood Arts Center

Thursday, June 25 2026

Art Lunch at Rosewood Arts Center - every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month!

FREE Live Music from Noah Wortherspoon Band

FREE Live Music from Noah Wortherspoon Band

Thursday, June 25 2026

Noah Wotherspoon is a phenomenal and captivating musician, who found his calling at a young age, and made a name for himself as one of the leading musicians, and blues guitarists in Dayton, Ohio.

Monthly Cinephile Club at Wright Library

Monthly Cinephile Club at Wright Library

Thursday, June 25 2026

Trade your phone screen for the big screen with a watch-and-discuss film each month at Wright Library.

Thursday Night Cornhole Tournament at MVSB

Thursday Night Cornhole Tournament at MVSB

Thursday, June 25 2026

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!

Titus Andronicus

Titus Andronicus

Thursday, June 25 2026

Get ready for a wild ride through revenge and chaos with Titus Andronicus live and up close!

As You Like It

As You Like It

Friday, June 26 2026

. Disguises, love triangles, and witty banter unfold under palm trees and neon lights, where heartbreak and self-discovery feel as iconic as a slow-motion walk down Rodeo Drive.

Breakfast Briefing with Ronald McDonald House: Dayton

Breakfast Briefing with Ronald McDonald House: Dayton

Friday, June 26 2026

Join us for breakfast to learn about our mission, programs, and involvement opportunities.

Family Adventure Movie Night

Family Adventure Movie Night

Friday, June 26 2026

Free family friendly movie in the park is the perfect way to make summer memories with friends, neighbors, and loved ones. Don’t miss this magical night of outdoor entertainment for all ages!

FREE Live Music from Heather & The Swing Set

FREE Live Music from Heather & The Swing Set

Friday, June 26 2026

One of our club favorites returning to Whisperz Speakeasy — Heather & The Swing Set. This vocally led jazz ensemble will take the stage for a night of unforgettable live music!

Lights Over Dayton: A Celebration of Flight

Lights Over Dayton: A Celebration of Flight

Friday, June 26 2026

Join us for a free, family-friendly drone as we light up the night sky above the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force 🎇🛬

LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark at Miami Valley Sports Bar

LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark at Miami Valley Sports Bar

Friday, June 26 2026

Join us every Friday night at 6pm for Dayton's Best LIVE TRIVIA with Trivia Shark at Miami Valley Sports Bar! We have FREE CHIPS AND SALSA for our Trivia Players and a Mystery Box full of prizes for our winners!

Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights

Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights

Friday, June 26 2026

We socially dance many types of historical and modern dances. Our emphasis is typically on having fun with partnered social dances, but we also do set dances, circle dances, line dances, and solo dance as well.

Made Good: an Episcopal Celebration of Queer Joy, Pride Brunch & Worship at Christ Church

Made Good: an Episcopal Celebration of Queer Joy, Pride Brunch & Worship at Christ Church

Saturday, June 27 2026

We are hosting our first-ever Pride worship service on Saturday, June 27. Brunch at 11am, service at Noon. Join us to experience fellowship, worship & communion with a God who is expansively queer and lavishly welcoming

Muddy Mayhem

Muddy Mayhem

Saturday, June 27 2026

Test your ability to run, climb, crawl, jump, swivel and slide your way through this fun muddy obstacle course at Benner Park!

World Refugee Day

World Refugee Day

Saturday, June 27 2026

Join Welcome Dayton and partners for a free community event as we honor the strength, resilience, and contributions of refugees in our community.

Yellow Springs Pride 2026

Yellow Springs Pride 2026

Saturday, June 27 2026

Join us for the Annual YSPride 2026 in Yellow Springs. This year’s theme “More Than a Party—Pride is Protest!” 💪🏽🏳️‍🌈 Join us as we honor the roots of Pride and take to the streets in celebration, resistance, and unity

Rosewood Gallery Book Club

Rosewood Gallery Book Club

Monday, June 29 2026

My Friends by Fredrik Backman

Tiki Cocktail Class at Whisperz Speakeasy

Tiki Cocktail Class at Whisperz Speakeasy

Monday, June 29 2026

Dive into the vibrant world of tiki and impress your friends with newfound cocktail skills that bring a touch of paradise to any gathering. Escape to island night at Whisperz Speakeasy’s Tiki Cocktail Class.

Niki Johnson: PIllars of Democracy

Niki Johnson: PIllars of Democracy

Wednesday, July 01 2026

Niki Johnson: Pillars of Democracy is an exhibition of four large-scale collaged portraits envisioning Lady Liberty, Justice, Freedom, and Forward progress, showcasing the central role of women in the democratic process.

July First Thursday Street Fair City of West Carrollton

July First Thursday Street Fair City of West Carrollton

Thursday, July 02 2026

Join us in West Carrollton for our First Thursdays Street Fair, a summer series featuring live music, food vendors, local makers, community organizations, and family-friendly activities for everyone.

Members' Appreciation Happy Hour

Members' Appreciation Happy Hour

Thursday, July 02 2026

As a special perk of membership, The Contemporary Dayton invites you to our Quarterly Members’ Happy Hour—an exclusive opportunity to unwind with fellow art enthusiasts in a vibrant, creative setting.

Centerville Americana Fireworks

Centerville Americana Fireworks

Friday, July 03 2026

Come Celebrate the 2026 Fourth of July Fireworks in Centerville! (July 3) at Centerville Stadium

First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street

First Friday Art Hop and Saturday Open Studios at Front Street

Friday, July 03 2026

Explore 150+ artists, studios, vintage vendors, food trucks, and more at Front Street's First Friday Hart Hop and Saturday open studios

First Saturday Volunteer at Learning Tree Farm

First Saturday Volunteer at Learning Tree Farm

Saturday, July 04 2026

Join us for the first Saturday of every month to bring helping hands to Learning Tree Farm!

Go 4th! Kettering’s Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks

Go 4th! Kettering’s Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks

Saturday, July 04 2026

Celebrate Independence Day in Kettering! Join us for our 2026 Independence Day celebrations and fireworks at Delco Park!

Huber Heights - Star Spangled Heights

Huber Heights - Star Spangled Heights

Saturday, July 04 2026

Independence Day Celebration Parade and one of Montgomery County's Finest Fireworks Shows!

Red, White & Blues: America's 250th Anniversary Blues Bash at Whisperz Speakeasy!

Red, White & Blues: America's 250th Anniversary Blues Bash at Whisperz Speakeasy!

Saturday, July 04 2026

Celebrate the 4th of July with an epic, dual-venue blues bash hosted by Whisperz Speakeasy and Miami Valley Sports Bar!

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