Downtown Dayton Events Calendar
Events in Downtown Dayton, including Theater, Festivals, Art Exhibits, Live Music, Concerts and more.
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2024 Preview Concert at Levitt Dayton featuring the Luv Locz Experiment
Thursday, May 02 2024
FREE concert: 2024 Eichelberger Concert Season Announcement Preview Concert on May 2nd, featuring the Luv Locz Experiment - free and open to the public, no ticket necessary.
Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection
Thursday, May 02 2024
Special Exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute April 13–September 22, 2024, Gallery 106 Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection
Dayton Dragons Baseball 2024
Thursday, May 02 2024
Watch the Dayton Dragons Professional Baseball Team at Day Air Ballpark (formerly Fifth Third Field) in Downtown Dayton.
Disney's The Lion King
Thursday, May 02 2024
Broadway in Dayton: Disney's The Lion King at the Schuster Center MAY 1 - MAY 12, 2024.
Half Price Happy Hour at The Trolley Stop
Thursday, May 02 2024
Enjoy Half Price Appetizers* (dine-in only), $3 Cocktails from 4-7p, 6 Days a Week. Titos Tuesday Vodka Drinks $4, Wine Down Wednesday $4 Glasses of wine!
Hand-Colored Photographs
Thursday, May 02 2024
Exhibit at the Dayton Art Institute: Hand-Colored Photographs March 23–September 22, 2024, James M. Cox Gallery, Gallery 118
Lunch Specials at The Trolley Stop
Thursday, May 02 2024
We offer daily lunch specials Monday thru Friday. Please visit our Facebook page for specials.
MUSIC BINGO at The Trolley Stop
Thursday, May 02 2024
MUSIC Bingo every Thursday night, 8-10pm. Hosted by our wonderful KG with lots of silly prizes!
Peerless
Thursday, May 02 2024
A darkly comedic take on Shakespeare’s Macbeth - The Human Race Theatre Company presents PEERLESS at the Loft Theatre in downtown Dayton, April 25 – May 12, 2024.
Spook-Ghetti @ The Warehouse
Thursday, May 02 2024
Come visit the most active hotspots within the Spaghetti Warehouse building! If you are brave enough, stay for the VIP Ghost Hunt!
Telling Stories: World Literature in Art
Thursday, May 02 2024
What is your favorite story? When you think of it, do specific images come to mind? DAI Special Exhibit: Telling Stories: World Literature in Art December 9, 2023–May 26, 2024
The Artistic Life of Aka Pereyma
Thursday, May 02 2024
Special Exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute - Weaving folk-art traditions with modern artistic styles, 'The Artistic Life of Aka Pereyma' February 17–May 12, 2024
Thursday Night Kirtan
Thursday, May 02 2024
Active and dynamic form of meditation using improvisational music to allow you to get out of your head and into your heart.
2nd Street Market
Friday, May 03 2024
Reminiscent of European markets, 2nd Street Market is alive with local growers, bakers, culinary specialists, artisans, people, and activity during market hours.
A World A'Fair Dayton International Festival
Friday, May 03 2024
Food, Family Fun, Dance & Music - Showcasing the ethnic backgrounds and cultures of Dayton and the greater Miami Valley at A World A'Fair Dayton International Festival.
Comedian A-Train
Friday, May 03 2024
Comedian A-Train is a clean and an electrifying headliner— traveling, stand-up, corporate, and festival comedian, host and emcee.
First Friday: Moms & Grads Edition
Friday, May 03 2024
May is a time for celebration in downtown Dayton! This month is all about the special moms in your life and the students who have worked hard to earn their graduation day!
All-City Arts Festival
Saturday, May 04 2024
Join us for a day of music, art and food featuring the talents of Dayton Public School students.
Brunch at The Trolley Stop
Saturday, May 04 2024
Savor Brunch and our Bloody Mary and Mimosa bar Saturday & Sunday 11a - 2p. (Carry Out cocktails permitted!)
Dayton Ballet School Concert: Down the Yellow Brick Road
Saturday, May 04 2024
Join the students of Dayton Ballet School and travel to the Emerald City!
Dayton Taco Fest
Saturday, May 04 2024
Join us for a ton of incredible tacos, from traditional to modern, from some amazing food trucks at the Yellow Cab, downtown Dayton
Oregon District Derby Day Wiener Dog Race
Saturday, May 04 2024
Rain or shine. Join us for the Annual Oregon District Derby Day Wiener Dog Race!
Second Look Saturday
Saturday, May 04 2024
Check out studios, galleries, and shops you missed on First Friday!
Yellow Cab Food Truck Rally 2024 Season
Saturday, May 04 2024
Join us for food truck festivals at the Yellow Cab Tavern in downtown Dayton March through October.
An Evening with Phil Rosenthal
Sunday, May 05 2024
An Evening With Phil Rosenthal Of "Somebody Feed Phil" LIVE at Victoria Theatre on May 5. Tickets on sale now, grab yours before they're gone.
The Dayton Art Institute 'Museums on Us' Program
Sunday, May 05 2024
Free museum access to Bank of America cardholders at The Dayton Art Institute on the first full weekend of each month.
Wiley's Sunday Comics
Sunday, May 05 2024
The best weekend entertainment in Dayton with a mix of comedy from 1st timers, to rising stars working on new jokes, & a pro headliner closing.
Boot Camp with The Unit
Monday, May 06 2024
Join The Unit Mondays and Wednesdays from May thru October for an exciting boot camp workout at Riverscape, downtown Dayton
