Downtown Dayton Events Calendar
Events in Downtown Dayton, including Theater, Festivals, Art Exhibits, Live Music, Concerts and more.
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A Zachary Armstrong Curatorial Project
Wednesday, March 12 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.
Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection
Wednesday, March 12 2025
Special Exhibition at the Dayton Art Institute April 13, 2024–September, 2025, Gallery 106 Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection
Levitt UpClose - a secret concert
Wednesday, March 12 2025
Uncover the mystery: Three artists, one secret location… endless memories!
Making Faces: 18 Essential Kabuki Plays
Wednesday, March 12 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.
PEP 101 - Learn about the City of Dayton's Procurement Enhancement Plan (PEP) Certification for your small business!
Wednesday, March 12 2025
Learn about certification and bidding as a woman-owned enterprise (WBE), minority-owned enterprise (MBE), or otherwise disadvantaged small business enterprise (SBE) + Dayton-Local Small Business (DLSB) w/ the City of Dayton.
Susan B. Byrnes: Lightness and Weight
Wednesday, March 12 2025
Byrnes is a Cincinnati-based visual artist whose diverse body of work spans sculpture, multimedia installation, radio broadcasts, writing, and curatorial projects.
The Need for Beauty
Wednesday, March 12 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, March 12 2025
Improve your public speaking skills and network with influential, active Dayton business people.
2nd Street Market
Friday, March 14 2025
Reminiscent of European markets, 2nd Street Market is alive with local growers, bakers, culinary specialists, artisans, people, and activity during market hours.
Celtic Academy of Irish Dance St. Patrick's Day 2025 Public Performances
Friday, March 14 2025
It's our favorite time of year - St. Patrick's Day! The Celtic Academy of Irish Dance is excited to perform for you. We hope to see you in one of our audiences!
FutureFest 2024 Winning Script: The Cure
Friday, March 14 2025
The Dayton Playhouse's annual festival: Extending the wonder of FutureFest we will be bringing the 2024 Winning Script to life on stage for 6 performances in March of 2025.
Requiem
Friday, March 14 2025
Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Neal Gittleman, conductor ♦ Lili Boulanger Of a Spring Morning ♦ Lili Boulanger Of a Sad Evening ♦ Joel Thompson Seven Last Words of the Unarmed ♦ Gabriel Fauré Requiem, Op. 48
Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights
Friday, March 14 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.
Front Street Saturdays
Saturday, March 15 2025
Front Street is OPEN EVERY SATURDAY!!! Boutiques, workshops, & studios are open across campus EVERY SATURDAY 11A-4P!
GREEN DAY 2025: St. Patrick's Day at Yellow Cab
Saturday, March 15 2025
The Yellow Cab Tavern is excited to welcome back Dayton's own Green Day tribute act, Green Dayton on St. Patrick's weekend Saturday, March 15th.
Irish-Music at the Market!
Saturday, March 15 2025
In honor of St. Patrick's Day join us at the Market as we welcome back our two favorite Irish groups. Listen to Jameson's Folly sing their favorite Irish tunes and enjoy Irish Jigs from the Celtic Academy of Irish Dance.
St. Patrick's Day at Dublin Pub
Monday, March 17 2025
Are you ready for Ohio's largest St. Patrick's Day celebration? St. Patrick's Day at Dublin Pub is ON, it will be Dublin Pub's 27th anniversary in 2025! Sláinte!
Bargain Tuesday: $6.50 Movie Day at The Neon
Tuesday, March 18 2025
Tuesday at the Neon in Downtown Dayton movies are just $6.50
Brian Regan
Wednesday, March 19 2025
Brian Regan has distinguished himself as one of the premier comedians in the country.
Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond Concerts at DAI
Thursday, March 20 2025
Featuring a great mix of familiar favorites and new faces from the region's jazz scene. We're excited to welcome the Bob Ross Auto Group back as series sponsor!
Culture Works Sing Out Loud Community Choir Concert
Thursday, March 20 2025
Culture Works, The Dayton Region's United Arts Fund and Local Arts Agency invites our community to unite their voices in the Sing Out Loud Community Choir for the unique celebration of our annual Campaign for the Arts.
Shamrock Tenors
Saturday, March 22 2025
The Shamrock Tenors, Ireland's newest music sensation from Belfast and London's West End, will bring their soaring five-part harmonies to the Schuster Center in Dayton for their inaugural US tour.
University of Dayton New Horizons Intergenerational Band Concert
Saturday, March 22 2025
The concert will feature students from Chaminade-Julienne High School's band, as well as UD New Horizons performance groups, including the Concert Band and Symphonic Band.
University of Dayton New Horizons Intergenerational Orchestras Concert
Saturday, March 22 2025
The concert will feature students from Chaminade-Julienne High School's String Orchestra and UD New Horizons Performance groups, including Rising Stars Strings, Andante Strings and the String Orchestra.
Camelot
Tuesday, March 25 2025
Embark on a majestic journey to a realm where honor, dignity, and morality pave the way for a new era under the youthful King Arthur’s reign.
The Book of Mormon
Tuesday, March 25 2025
The Book of Mormon: The Broadway Musical by the creators of South Park returns to The Schuster Center in Dayton, OH
Chancers presented by Dayton Theatre Guild
Friday, March 28 2025
Chancers is a fast and furious comedy, set in Ireland, about the lengths we will go to when our backs are against the wall. Presented by Dayton Theatre Guild Mar. 28–Apr. 13, 2025
University of Dayton String Quartet Recital
Friday, March 28 2025
The UD String Quartet first assembled in Fall 2022. Over the years, it has enjoyed improving as an ensemble and booking gigs around the Dayton community. In this recital, the quartet will share a three-year repertoire.
