Downtown Dayton Events Calendar
Events in Downtown Dayton, including Theater, Festivals, Art Exhibits, Live Music, Concerts and more.
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Bar Sports League @ Two Social
Wednesday, January 15 2025
Join our 6-week Bar Sports League at Two Social! Play a mix of games each week like axe throwing, darts, Mario Kart, and more. Sign up solo or with team of up to 4 and enjoy fun, laughs, and friendly competition. Starts 1/15!
Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection
Wednesday, January 15 2025
Special Exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute April 13, 2024–September, 2025, Gallery 106 Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection
Making Faces: 18 Essential Kabuki Plays
Wednesday, January 15 2025
Visually stunning Special Exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute October 12, 2024–March 30, 2025: Find this attention-grabbing art exhibit full bold colors and exquisite details in Gallery 105.
Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic & (B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family
Wednesday, January 15 2025
Two of America’s most beloved animated works come together for this Special Exhibition. October 26, 2024 – January 19, 2025
Riverscape Ice Skating
Wednesday, January 15 2025
Sheltered under the covered pavilion at Riverscape, the regions largest outdoor ice rink is located in Downtown Dayton.
Six - Broadway in Dayton
Wednesday, January 15 2025
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone at The Schuster JAN 14 - JAN 19, 2025.
The Need for Beauty
Wednesday, January 15 2025
Special Exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute November 30, 2024–May 18, 2025: Where do you go to find beauty? Gallery 117
Toastmasters - Downtown Morning Toasters
Wednesday, January 15 2025
Improve your public speaking skills and network with influential, active Dayton business people.
Muse Machine Presents Cats
Thursday, January 16 2025
Muse Machine brings an enormous cast of young people from across the Miami Valley to create a fast and funny reimagining of CATS to celebrate the 40th Muse musical!
2nd Street Market
Friday, January 17 2025
Reminiscent of European markets, 2nd Street Market is alive with local growers, bakers, culinary specialists, artisans, people, and activity during market hours.
A Zachary Armstrong Curatorial Project
Friday, January 17 2025
Intricate. Intimate. From the heart. The Co presents the reveal of a new project by Zachary Armstrong—an enigmatic force whose work features the ritualistic repetition of symbols and motifs rooted in childhood memories.
Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights
Friday, January 17 2025
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.
Susan B. Byrnes: Lightness and Weight
Friday, January 17 2025
Byrnes is a Cincinnati-based visual artist whose diverse body of work spans sculpture, multimedia installation, radio broadcasts, writing, and curatorial projects.
Dayton's Largest Wedding Show & Expo
Saturday, January 18 2025
Find your dream team at Dayton's largest & best wedding expo! Over 100 top local vendors, exclusive discounts, and face-to-face connections. Plan, Be Inspired & Have Fun!
Front Street Saturdays
Saturday, January 18 2025
Front Street is OPEN EVERY SATURDAY!!! Boutiques, workshops, & studios are open across campus EVERY SATURDAY 11A-4P!
Art Encounters Third Sunday Art Hop
Sunday, January 19 2025
Feeling cooped up? Shake off the cabin fever and brighten up your week at Art Encounters Third Sunday Art Hop! Kick off the new year by exploring a stunning collection of artwork, perfect for admiring or bringing home!!
First Degree Mistletoe presented by Mayhem & Mystery
Monday, January 20 2025
Holidays are killer, especially for Detective Garnet Frost. She follows a trail of puzzles to solve what happened to Aunt Coco. The people of Mistletoe seem to be hiding something. Join the cast of First-Degree Mistletoe.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Skate
Monday, January 20 2025
Celebrate the holiday at MetroParks Ice Rink! Admission includes ice skate rental. No registration required. *Weather dependent
Bargain Tuesday: $6.50 Movie Day at The Neon
Tuesday, January 21 2025
Tuesday at the Neon in Downtown Dayton movies are just $6.50
Sneak Peek to Winter Restaurant Week
Wednesday, January 22 2025
Sneak Peek to Winter Restaurant at The Steam Plant January 22, 2025.
And What The Leaving Took
Thursday, January 23 2025
The University of Dayton Galleries is excited to present works from Professor Jeffrey Cortland Jones. The exhibition will take place from Jan. 13th - Feb. 14th with a reception taking place Jan. 23rd from 5-7 PM
Classic Albums Live Performs Led Zeppelin IV
Friday, January 24 2025
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: LED ZEPELLIN IV at the Victoria Theatre. Classic Albums Live has been performing Led Zeppelin’s music for 20 years and they deliver it like no one else.
Country Hits: Songs from Nashville
Saturday, January 25 2025
Rockin' Orchestra Series: Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra & Neal Gittleman, conductor present Songs from Nashville is a honky-tonkin’ celebration of Country music, past and present!
Succulent Wine Bottle Terrarium
Sunday, January 26 2025
In this unique workshop you'll plant succulents & cactus in a 12" pre-cut wine bottle & choose embellishments to make your terrarium reflect you! Get ready to dig in and let your creativity flow!
ArtsLIVE: Alicia Olatuja
Wednesday, January 29 2025
A St. Louis native, a versatile vocalist and composer who blends Jazz, blues, gospel, classical, pop and Afropop.
Dayton Jazz Ensemble Concert
Thursday, January 30 2025
The Dayton Jazz Ensemble is an auditioned big band that offers a traditional and contemporary experience combining the skill of interpreting challenging written music with the art of improvisation.
Insidious: The Further You Fear
Thursday, January 30 2025
The terrifying world of Insidious™ comes to life in INSIDIOUS: THE FURTHER YOU FEAR, an immersive horror experience that truly blurs the lines between reality and fiction. Recommended 13+
The Minutes By Tracy Letts
Friday, January 31 2025
This searing new comedy about small-town politics and real-world power exposes the ugliness behind some of our most closely held American narratives, asking each of us what we would do to avoid becoming history’s losers.
