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Outdoor Family Movie Nights around Dayton

Outdoor Family Movie Nights around Dayton

When and where to watch movies under the stars around the Dayton area this summer, almost all of which are FREE

HBCU Digital Literacy Summit

HBCU Digital Literacy Summit

The Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), partnering with Central State University, will host the first Air Force HBCU Digital Literacy Summit June 21-22.

Dayton Metro Library Honors LGBTQ+ Elders

Dayton Metro Library Honors LGBTQ+ Elders

Dayton Metro Library has created a unique event that encompasses the essence of both Older Americans Month in May and PRIDE Month in June.

Hanoi Taxi on display in Dayton

Hanoi Taxi on display in Dayton

Hanoi Taxi is a Lockheed C-141 that became famous for bringing back the first returned prisoners of war in Operation Homecoming.

RiverScape MetroPark's FREE 2022 Summer Music Series

RiverScape MetroPark's FREE 2022 Summer Music Series

Enjoy FREE music under the pavilion - here's the concert schedule for the 2022 RiverScape Summer Music Series

Sabrina Pritchett Joins Dayton Art Institute

Sabrina Pritchett Joins Dayton Art Institute

The Dayton Art Institute (DAI) has announced that Sabrina Pritchett will join the Dayton Art Institute leadership team as the museum's External Affairs Director.

Levitt Dayton announces 2022 Concert Season

Levitt Dayton announces 2022 Concert Season

Live music returns to downtown Dayton-The 2022 Eichelberger Concert Season at the Levitt Pavilion has been officially announced.

MetroParks annual Bike to Work Day event returns

MetroParks annual Bike to Work Day event returns

Hundreds of cyclists converge at RiverScape MetroPark for MetroParks' Bike to Work Day Pancake Breakfast

Downtown Dayton parking? There's an app for that

Downtown Dayton parking? There's an app for that

Mobile app for street parking in downtown Dayton now available on the App Store and Google Play

The Square Is Where Welcomes Downtown Lunch Crowds for 2022

The Square Is Where Welcomes Downtown Lunch Crowds for 2022

Office workers and downtown residents are invited to Courthouse Square for outdoor seating and free live entertainment every weekday through the end of September.

ARTery Gallery-Special May Events

ARTery Gallery-Special May Events

Introducing: NEW Member Artist-Mikee Huber-Contemporary Painter, Visiting Artist-Tina Hatfield, Artist of the Month-Charlene Fox,New Exhibit-"Colors of Spring", Mother's Day Gifts Galore!

Submission Deadline: Art in the City Juried Show

Submission Deadline: Art in the City Juried Show

The Dayton Society of Artists is pleased to coordinate Art in the City's Juried Art Show. 2D artwork will be displayed inside downtown Dayton businesses and/or public spaces.

Fireworks in Springboro April 23

Fireworks in Springboro April 23

Fireworks testing in Springboro April 23 - Look for a short fireworks show this Saturday. Enjoy the show!

Free Equitas Pop-Up Health Clinic

Free Equitas Pop-Up Health Clinic

Dayton Metro Library hosts free Equitas pop-Up health clinic with focus on Dayton's LGBTQIA+/BIPOC communities

Broadway shows coming to Dayton in 2022-2023

Broadway shows coming to Dayton in 2022-2023

Disney blockbuster FROZEN and LES MISÉRABLES are among the lineup of Broadway musicals coming to Dayton as part of the 2022-2023 Premier Health Broadway Series.

Dayton's premier black-tie gala returns with a ‘Summer Celebration' for 65th anniversary

Dayton's premier black-tie gala returns with a ‘Summer Celebration' for 65th anniversary

Dayton Art Institute announces details for the 2022 Art Ball

Outdoor Market Returns in May

Outdoor Market Returns in May

Join us at 2nd Street Market on Saturday, May 7 for the spring reopening of the outdoor market!

Centerville Americana Festival returns with 50th-anniversary celebration

Centerville Americana Festival returns with 50th-anniversary celebration

Americana Festival returns in 2022-plans to expand with more live music, street vendors and family-friendly experiences.

Fitness in the Park at Riverscape

Fitness in the Park at Riverscape

Move your workout outdoors: FREE outdoor workouts at RiverScape May-August!

Watch: UD perform at St. Patrick's Day Festival in Dublin, Ireland

Watch: UD perform at St. Patrick's Day Festival in Dublin, Ireland

The Pride of Dayton Marching Band performed today at the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland!

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