Dayton visual arts events

CANCELLED: Family Day: National Aviation Day

Commemorate National Aviation Day (and Orville Wright’s birthday) by learning about aerospace technology and history from 1903 to 2012 and beyond...

CANCELLED: Family Day: Newton in Space

Commemorate a collection of July space anniversaries, from the X-15 to Apollo to Mars, by learning about rocketry and space flight. Also features storytime and aerospace demonstration stations.

Pink Floyd the Dark Side of the Moon

Prime Time Party Rental Series: Studio 54 Disco Party

The Dayton Art Institute's Prime Time Party Rental Series continues on July 19 with a Studio 54 Disco Party! The most famous night club of all time will open in Dayton for one night only! Travel ba...

Rave Cinema Classics 2013

DCI 2013 Tour Premiere

Competitive marching bands from Ohio, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Georgia kick off the season in Akron, Ohio.

Flute & Art Festival

Enjoy performances by flutists from throughout the region, and sample American Indian foods including Indian tacos, bison burgers and corn...

Evening of Astronomy: Lifecycle of Stars

Take advantage of the longest day of summer to examine our star, the Sun, and discover how stars change over time...

Exhibition: Munch 150

Norway celebrates the 150th birthday of acclaimed artist Edvard Munch (1863-1944).

IL Trovatore Met Summer Encore

Hot Summer, Cool Films

Beat the heat in the air-conditioned Holbrooke Peace Hall and enjoy Kilowatt Ours, a timely, solutions-oriented look at one of America’s most pressing environmental challenges...

Family Day: Spooktacular Aerospace Fun

Celebrate Halloween by learning fun aerospace principles through Halloween-themed activities! Come dressed in your favorite costume. Also features storytime and aerospace demonstration stations.

Family Day: “Fall” with Gravity

Celebrate the fall season while learning how to overcome and cope with the force that causes falling! Activities include sitting in an actual B-2 ejection seat and trying on a parachute...

Evening of Astronomy: The Perseids Peak Soon

Explore the phenomena of meteor showers and uncover the historical significance of some of the more famous comets associated with them...

Home School Day

Tours, hands-on workshops and activities for home school students. Advanced registration required (opens approximately one month prior to event).