Events in Dayton Ohio

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Events in Dayton

Member's Spotlight Exhibition: Elisha Frontz

Member's Spotlight Exhibition: Elisha Frontz

Thursday, March 26 2026 11:00am

The Contemporary Dayton's Member's Spotlight Exhibition for March features Dayton-based artist, Elisha Frontz

Art Lunch at Rosewood Arts Center

Art Lunch at Rosewood Arts Center

Thursday, March 26 2026 12:00pm

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

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

Wild Axe Throwing OPEN in Beavercreek

Thursday, March 26 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!

Level Up: 30+ pinball machines 30+ arcades!

Thursday, March 26 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!

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Better Balance

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Better Balance

Thursday, March 26 2026 1:00pm

Free workshop 1-2pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, February 3 thru March 26, at Salvation Army Kroc Center, Dayton. 8-week, evidence-based program from the Area Agency on Aging, PSA 2. Register to Patty at 937-528-6850, ext. 2004.

"Singin' in the Rain"

"Singin' in the Rain"

Thursday, March 26 2026 5:30pm

Often called “The Greatest Movie Musical of All-Time,” Singin’ in the Rain is a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences with its charm, wit, and infectious energy.

Trivia Night at TJ Chumps in Englewood

Trivia Night at TJ Chumps in Englewood

Thursday, March 26 2026 7:00pm

Come to Chumps in Englewood for Live Trivia every Thursday 7pm to 10pm

Thursday Night Kirtan & Prasadam

Thursday Night Kirtan & Prasadam

Thursday, March 26 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.

Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour

Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour

Thursday, March 26 2026 7:00pm

TOM PAPA: GRATEFUL BREAD TOUR at the Victoria Theatre March 29, 2026. Tickets on sale now!

"Amelie"

"Amelie"

Thursday, March 26 2026 7:00pm

A fun, whimsical, romantic comedy musical. After surviving a traumatic childhood, Amelie discovers the joys of anonymously doing good for others, but must step out of her dreams and find joy on her own after she falls in love

Nunsense

Nunsense

Thursday, March 26 2026 7:30pm

Hallelujah! TheatreLab Dayton presents riotous musical comedy NUNSENSE March 26–29! Packed with dancing nuns, side-splitting comedy, and show-stopping numbers that will have you laughing all the way to the convent.

1776 The Musical

1776 The Musical

Thursday, March 26 2026 7:30pm

The seminal event in American history blazes to vivid life in this most unconventional of Broadway hits.

2026 Fine Art Student Juried Exhibition

2026 Fine Art Student Juried Exhibition

Friday, March 27 2026 8:00am

The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present the 2026 Fine Art Student Juried Exhibition.

Breakfast Briefing with Ronald McDonald House: Dayton

Breakfast Briefing with Ronald McDonald House: Dayton

Friday, March 27 2026 8:00am

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

Dick's House of Sport Homeschool PE

Dick's House of Sport Homeschool PE

Friday, March 27 2026 10:00am

Wednesdays and Fridays 10-11:30 AM

Whitney Sage X Nicholas Hill Exhibitions

Whitney Sage X Nicholas Hill Exhibitions

Friday, March 27 2026 10:00am

Date: March 9 - April 11, 2026 Time: Hours of Operation Closing Reception and Artist Talks: Saturday, Aprill 11, 2026 1 - 3 p.m.

Brain Health Exhibit at Wright Library

Brain Health Exhibit at Wright Library

Friday, March 27 2026 10:00am

Dayton's Brain Health Collective shares important information about brain health in this educational exhibit.

"Singin' in the Rain"

"Singin' in the Rain"

Friday, March 27 2026 10:30am

Often called “The Greatest Movie Musical of All-Time,” Singin’ in the Rain is a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate audiences with its charm, wit, and infectious energy.

2nd Street Market

2nd Street Market

Friday, March 27 2026 11:00am

Reminiscent of European markets, 2nd Street Market is alive with local growers, bakers, culinary specialists, artisans, people, and activity during market hours.

#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!

#1 in Dayton — Great Escape Game!

Friday, March 27 2026 11:00am

You have one hour to find and solve clues and puzzles in our rooms to escape! CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE!

St. Benedict the Moor Fish Fry

St. Benedict the Moor Fish Fry

Friday, March 27 2026 11:00am

"The Best Fish in Town!" Enjoy Whiting or Tilapia Dinners, with French Fries, Baked Beans, or Cole Slaw

On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!

On Par—mini-golf, karaoke, bowling, darts & more!

Friday, March 27 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.

Engaged: Rings from around the World

Engaged: Rings from around the World

Friday, March 27 2026 11:00am

Throughout human history, people have loved putting things on their fingers. Often made with precious materials, they serve a wide range of purposes, from enhancing one’s appearance and indicating social status.

Tony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective

Tony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective

Friday, March 27 2026 11:00am

In a world where environmental change is often conveyed through striking images of global warming, Foster offers a different perspective, one that considers Earth’s continual evolution and the visible traces of time’s passage

Exploring Feminism

Exploring Feminism

Friday, March 27 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

Symbols of Hope: Eunshin Khang

Friday, March 27 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.

Paul Verdell: Tabernacle

Paul Verdell: Tabernacle

Friday, March 27 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: Elisha Frontz

Member's Spotlight Exhibition: Elisha Frontz

Friday, March 27 2026 11:00am

The Contemporary Dayton's Member's Spotlight Exhibition for March features Dayton-based artist, Elisha Frontz

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