Lectures & Learning around Dayton
Lectures & Learning - Talks and Classes around Dayton.
Lectures & Learning in Dayton
TEDxDayton Youth Event
Thursday, March 06 2025
TEDx Dayton Youth provides a forum for speakers between the ages of 14-20 to share their stories and wisdom. The event is designed to encourage learning, inspiration and wonder and to provoke conversations that matter.
Social Vintage Dance Lessons Friday Nights
Friday, March 07 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.
13th Annual WSU Learn Local Conference
Saturday, March 08 2025
Wright State University offers a free event for educators to learn and network with one another in a relaxing and enjoyable environment.
Open House at Patterson Homestead
Saturday, March 08 2025
Join us for an open house at the Patterson Homestead. Learn about the Patterson family and how they influenced the Dayton region!
SOAP UP DAYTON- Join us in the fight against Human Trafficking
Saturday, March 08 2025
UD will host the SOAP an event to raise awareness about human trafficking. Volunteers will visit local hotels and motels around the Dayton area to deliver bars of soap labeled with the National Human Trafficking Hotline.
Author Talks Online
Wednesday, March 12 2025
Register for upcoming virtual talks from bestselling authors and thought leaders, free through Wright Library.
Old Chillicothe and Great Council State Park
Sunday, March 16 2025
Wright Library and Oakwood Historical Society welcome Ryan Dimisa as he shares the history of the Shawnee settlement in Old Chillicothe, Ohio, and the Shawnee story today through the Great Council State Park.
Centerville-Washington History March Speaker Series Program
Tuesday, March 18 2025
Centerville-Washington History presents: "1913 Dayton Flood" by Jim Charters on March 18
Celebrating Aviation: Heroes on Deck
Wednesday, March 19 2025
Join us March 19 for a special screening of the film Heroes on Deck and a presentation by the film’s executive producer, Harvey Moshman.
Women in Cryptology in WWII
Wednesday, March 19 2025
Thousands of women played a pivotal role in sharing the burden of deciphering German codes during World War II, especially in Dayton Ohio.
Civil War Round Table Series
Thursday, March 20 2025
This program series highlights Dayton's legacy to the Civil War. A Wright Library partnership with the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and the Miami Valley Civil War Round Table.
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.
Celebrating Aviation: Project Recover
Thursday, March 27 2025
Join us March 27 for a special screening of the film To What Remains and a presentation by Scott Althaus of Project Recover.
Monthly Cinephile Club at Wright Library
Thursday, March 27 2025
Trade your phone screen for the big screen with a watch-and-discuss film each month at Wright Library.
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.
City of Dayton's Annual Neighborhood Conference
Saturday, April 05 2025
"Block by Block" is the theme for this year's free and open to the public neighborhood conference taking place April 5, 2025, at Westwood Elementary School.
Ebony Heritage Singers Concert
Saturday, April 05 2025
With performances characterized as ‘spirited’ and ‘inspiring,’ singers explore the rich legacy of African American sacred music. Get ready to clap your hands, move to the music and sing.
University of Dayton New Horizons Spring Jazz Concert
Saturday, April 05 2025
The concert will feature the UD Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble, along with New Horizons Strings. Directors include Denny Dutcher and Tom Pfrogner.
Dayton’s Great Jazz Musicians
Sunday, April 06 2025
Wright Library and Oakwood Historical Society welcome jazz musician Jimmy Leach as he showcases great jazz musicians born or raised in Dayton, Ohio.
University of Dayton Jazz Band/Jazz Combo Concert
Tuesday, April 08 2025
The University of Dayton Jazz Band is an auditioned ensemble that offers an opportunity for students who want to play jazz in a less formal way. The band focuses on traditional big band and swing era music.
Duo Concert featuring Ryu-Kyung Kim (Voice) with Ray Furuta (Flute)
Thursday, April 10 2025
Renowned as "The Rockstar of the Flute" by the Informador de Guadalajara in Mexico, Mexican-Japanese American flutist Ráyo Furuta, standing as a captivating artist of global acclaim, performs with UD's own Ryu-Kyung Kim.
University of Dayton Chorale/Bella Voce Concert
Friday, April 11 2025
The University of Dayton Chorale is a highly motivated group of students who strive for excellence through the art of choral music. The University of Dayton Bella Voce is a talented and inclusive group of women.
World Music Choir/Gamelan Concert
Sunday, April 13 2025
This inclusive non-audition ensemble welcomes all, irrespective of musical background or experience, for an enriching journey. The Gamelan Ensemble plays traditional music from Central Java, as well as contemporary pieces.
University of Dayton Concert Band
Monday, April 14 2025
In the University Concert Band, members perform varied repertoire, including marches, show tunes, concert band standards and contemporary literature.
Easter Crushed Glass Workshop!
Tuesday, April 15 2025
Easter Crushed Glass Workshop! 🐰🌷Come join us for a fun and festive Easter Crushed Glass Workshop at Long Shots Restaurant & Driving Range. Come craft beautiful Easter-themed glass art pieces.
The Day Series by Ann Trondson
Tuesday, April 22 2025
The Roger Glass Center for the Arts Gallery is excited to present The Day Series: by Ann Trondson opening April 3rd, 2025 and running through May 2nd with a reception April 23rd 4:30-6:30 and an Artist Talk April 22nd 5-6pm.
University of Dayton Orchestra and Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert
Wednesday, April 30 2025
The University Orchestra performs a broad repertoire for string orchestra and full symphony orchestra in the spring. The Symphonic Wind Ensemble performs the finest literature written for winds.
