María Reyna Soprano Mixe Concert
2024-01-27 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Mixe Oaxacan soprano singer María Reyna (who headlined Dayton Metro Library’s National Hispanic Heritage Month programs in October with a performance at the Main Library) is returning to DML. María Reyna Soprano Mixe Concert will be held on Saturday, January 27, from 1-2 pm, in the Main Library’s Eichelberger Forum.

Reyna is an advocate for the preservation of Mexican languages. She combines operatic techniques with five Indigenous languages of Mexico, in turn promoting linguistic diversity through art, hence performing musical fusions in such genres as Jazz and Bolero. However, Reyna returned to the Dayton area to learn the English language by attending classes offered at DML. Her goal is to communicate with DML patrons in English during her concert in January.

DML has many services available for New Americans and those wanting to learn English. For example, the English as a Second Language (ESL) programs are offered at several Branches. Gabriela Pickett, Ph.D., DML’s Newest American Specialist, states, “We tailor our ESL classes to fit a student’s needs by creating curriculum content on demand.”

Additional programs for New Americans: For patrons with children, several Bilingual Storytime programs are available – each session offering rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories that stimulate the learning process for young children. DML also offers a Citizenship Civics Test Prep program that helps New Americans prepare for their naturalization interview.

“We place patrons at the center of everything we do and we try to ensure that Newest Americans feel free to belong, live, work, and play in our city and enjoy it as much as everyone else,” Pickett explains.

Reyna’s concert is free, open to the public, and is for all ages to enjoy. For more information about the María Reyna Soprano Mixe Concert, and for a listing of DML’s Diversity and Culture programs, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

Flame of Hope workshop
2024-01-27 13:00 - 15:00 | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The International Peace Museum invites you to experience the power and teachings contained in the Flame of Hope.
This flame was lit from 3 historic flames. Join us in a free workshop as we learn about this amazing journey!

True West
2024-01-27 17:00, 2024-01-28 15:00 | Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, OH, 45410, USA
Forty miles east of Hollywood, sibling rivalry takes a hellish turn when a screenwriter is forced to pen his outlaw brother’s wild Western movie script. Tensions rise like the desert heat as the brothers showdown in Sam Shepard’s darkly funny Pulitzer Prize finalist.

Kyleen Downes “Left on the Pavement” Single Release Show
2024-01-27 19:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Celebrating the release of her newest single, “Left on the Pavement,” we could not be more excited to welcome Kyleen Downes back to the Yellow Cab Tavern stage on Saturday, Jan 27th with her band comprised of collaborating partner Nick Kizirnis, and Brian Hoeflich and Gabriella Erbacher!
Supporting them, we’re always happy to welcome Debbie De Casio and Never Try, opening up.
Cover starts at 7:00pm on Jan 27th with performance starting around 8:00pm!
Tickets are $9 in advance and $12 at the doors.
Tickets are available at https://www.yellowcabtavern.com/event-tickets
*All ages welcome with a guardian.
**Discounted presale tickets end at Midnight on Jan 26th
Yellow Cab’s resident truck, The Pizza Bandit, will be set up and serving through 11pm.

Disney Drag Brunch
2024-01-28 11:00 - 15:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Brunch, Glitter and Fabulous Drinks! Count us in. Grab your friends for Yellow Cab’s Disney Drag Brunch!!!!
PLEASE NOTE: Seating is NOT ASSIGNED!!!!!! So you need to come with your party all together!!
SEATING IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE !!
ALSO if you cant make room sit with someone new make a friend we are here to have fun!!
THIS IS INDOOR ONLY NO PATIO SEATING AVAILABLE!!
Doors will open at 11am for the 11:45am show that ends at 3:00 pm!
A catered event by Pizza Bandit
Wheelchair accessible
Fabulous Drinks
Drag show performance provided by Scarlett Moon and her Queens!
$15 Tickets, (INCLUDE: General Admission, Photo Op with entertainers) NO DRINKS and NO FOOD INCLUDED
$3 from every ticket goes to Kettering Pride
NO REFUNDS!!
18 and up (ADULT HUMOR AND WORDS WILL BE HEARD)
COSTUME CONTEST!!! So dress to IMPRESS!!!!
ABSOLUTELY NO glitter, confetti, silly string, or any other celebratory confetti like items or a $200 clean up fee will be charged to your bill!!
The Audience game money is all put back into the brunch to make the better but the winner does receive a gift!
Once you buy a ticket you’ll be automatically added to our newsletter and receive emails about future events.

Goonies – Dayton Dinner Theater
2024-01-28 18:00 - 21:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Follow the hidden map back to the “Goon Docks” in this classic 1985 adventure story = Goonies!
Join our Dayton Dinner Theater friends on Jan 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Dayton Dinner Theater events feature a fun group re-watch of a cult favorite movie, live music, trivia, a costume contest, and themed food in the beautiful Brightside Ballroom! It’s a memorable evening perfect for dates, families, friends, and groups of all kinds. Drinks are available for purchase at Brightside’s bar.
Doors open at 5:45, Food and live music is available from 6-7 pm, Movie starts at 7 pm, a short intermission for dessert and trivia by Dr. Stupid will start at 8pm, movie ends around 9 pm.
Table reservations are only for parties of 6 or more, otherwise we have open seating
*Food and drink menu items are subject to change
Location: The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
https://cli.re/56913-goonies—dayton-dinner-theater
$35

Joe Gatto’s Night Of Comedy
2024-01-28 19:00 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Joe Gatto is a comedian best known from the hit TV shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index.” He has toured with the Jokers live comedy show to sold-out crowds across the world, including legendary arenas, such as Madison Square Garden in New York and the O2 Arena in London. Currently, Joe tours with his stand-up solo show JOE GATTO’S NIGHT OF COMEDY in sold out theaters across the United States. Joe is passionate about supporting anti-bullying organizations and animal rescue initiatives. He happily advocates for the “Adopt, Don’t Shop” movement with his non-profit Gatto Pups and Friends which operates on Long Island, NY catering to mainly senior and disabled pups. Joe also hosts a popular comedy podcast called “Two Cool Moms” on the iHeart Radio Podcast Network where he and his co-host dispenses sage motherly advice to fans who write in with their dilemmas. He also lives his life by a code of pastry and family, loving his wife, two children and cannoli.

Adulting 101
2024-01-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
This monthly program is geared to help teens gain important life skills and knowledge so they can thrive in adulthood.

Main Library, Conference Room 1B, Monday, January 29, 3-4 pm

For more information, DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

Artist in Training Afterschool Classes
2024-01-29 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-01-30 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-01-31 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-02-01 15:00 - 18:00 | K12 Gallery & TEJAS, 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The AIT program is an after-school art club for students in grades 6-12. Students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of media while working at their own pace. By learning some of the techniques used by artists, they will train to become better at their own art making. These classes are perfect for both beginners and students who already make lots of art! The collaborative environment in our studio allows students to forge friendships, build self-confidence, and experience new perspectives while making art. Students can opt to attend one day per week, two days, or all sessions. Students are welcome to join at any point in the year. Classes are $15 for members or $30 non-members. 5 class and 10 class passes available.
Scholarship information available at https://k12tejasgallery.org/artist-in-training-afterschool-art-classes/

Cash Bingo at Toxic Brew Co
2024-01-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Toxic Brew Company, 431 E 5th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The more people that play, the more moolah there is to win. So get into Toxic’s Taproom Monday January 29 at 7:00. It’s only a buck per sheet to play, with the last round being a coverall round for $5 per sheet. Dayton BBQ Co is serving food starting at 6:00, and we’ll have Monday specials on Mules, Fernet & select cans from our bottle/can cooler.

A Season for Nonviolence
2024-01-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-02 10:00 - 17:00 | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
A Season for Nonviolence is a national 64-day educational, media, and grassroots campaign dedicated to demonstrating that non-violence is a powerful way to heal, transform, and empower our lives and our communities. The purpose of this event is to promote and spread the principles of nonviolence to create a more inclusive, understanding, and compassionate society, ultimately helping to bridge the social divide in communities across America.
In January 2024 , representatives from the King, Gandhi, Scott and Mandela families are set to visit the International Peace Museum for a special series of events. This juncture holds the potential for a transformative moment—one that embodies strength, introspection, and a call to action in the pursuit of love, nonviolence, and peace. The coming together of these influential families to inaugurate the 2024 Season of Nonviolence carries profound symbolism. It sends a resounding message to our nation that peace is indispensable for the well-being of all, and its significance can endure for generations to come.

Joslyn and the Sweet Compression
2024-01-31 19:30 - 22:30 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
We are thrilled that the fabulous Joslyn & The Sweet Compression will return to our venue on Jan 31, 2024. Special local guest Gary Arnold kicks off this special evening of live music.
HOW TO GO?
Tickets $20 advance / $25 day of show
All ages welcome
Doors 7pm / Show 7:30pm
on Jan 31, 2024
at The Brightside Music & Event Venue (905 E 3rd St., Dayton)
Tickets available here: https://www.venuepilot.co/events/92121/orders/new
About the artist: After cultivating her dynamic voice and performance skills in backup roles and stage plays, Joslyn Hampton teamed with her stepfather, Marty Charters (a touring guitarist and songwriter who has shared the stage with legends such as Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, and Van Morrison), to compose a captivating set of tunes and assemble an ace band.

Lives Loved: An Online Auction of Global Portraits by the Late Nature Photographer Barbara Jo Bailey to Benefit The Contemporary Dayton
2024-02-01 | Online
The Contemporary Dayton invites art lovers to rejoice in the essence of the month of love and celebrate the remarkable legacy of the late Barbara Bailey, an extraordinary photographer and traveler who masterfully captured the essence of nature and humanity through her lens.

LIVES LOVED: An Online Auction of Global Portraits by the Late Nature Photographer Barbara Jo Bailey to Benefit The Contemporary Dayton will take place exclusively on The Co’s website at www.codayton.org. The sale will open at 10am on February 1, 2024 and will close at midnight on Feb 29, 2024. Thirty photographs ranging in size from 8 x 10 inches and 24 x 30 inches comprise the works available in the Main Collection; and 100 8 x 10 inch works make up the Small Works Collection. Winning bidders have the option of picking up work at the art center or having it shipped; and of works being framed or unframed. It is free to browse the available artworks, but you must register to bid. Registration is free. Registration information is available at codayton.org/livesloved.

A self-taught photographer based in Tipp City, OH, Bailey kept more than 40 journals of her travels to more than 110 countries, including ventures to Nepal over 26 times. Her entire collection comprises hundreds of remarkable photographic prints of the landscape, wild animals, birds, and the regions’ people.

The Lives Loved Collection features heartwarming portraits of children, mothers, and families from around the world, capturing extraordinary moments from their lives and are only available through this exclusive online auction. The auction not only offers a glimpse into the profound beauty of Bailey’s work but also serves a higher purpose. All proceeds from the auction will benefit The Contemporary Dayton, supporting the flourishing of artists today and ensuring that Bailey’s passion for capturing the intricacies of life continues to inspire and resonate within our community.

SELECT PHOTOGRAPHS ALSO ON VIEW IN THE COSHOP AND AVAILABLE VIA BUY-NOW OPTION
A featured selection of The Lives Loved Collection will be on view in The CoSHOP Feb 2-29 during regular GALLERY & CoSHOP Hours: Wed-Sat, 11-6 p.m. (Closed Sun-Tues) ALWAYS FREE & OPEN TO ALL. CoSHOP visitors may purchase photographs anytime through the BUY-NOW option at a special price.

All proceeds benefit The Contemporary Dayton’s (The Co) Education & Outreach Initiatives, helping to make the arts accessible to the broadest possible audience–with a special emphasis for 2024 on arts and wellness opportunities for underserved youth, marginalized communities, military veterans and their families, and seniors–through engaging workshops and community events.

CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
The Contemporary Dayton is a 501c3 nonprofit and in accordance with the IRS, winning bidders may claim a charitable contribution deduction for the excess of the purchase price paid for an item over its fair market value.

ABOUT THE ARTIST
Barbara Jo Bailey (1936-2023, Tipp City, OH)
The first child of Emmert and Jane Studebaker, Barbara was born in Tipp City, Ohio, in 1936. The Studebaker family roots in this beautiful farming community began in 1813 and Barbara was proud of her heritage.

Belying first impressions, Barbara was a bit of a thrill seeker. As a teenager in the 1950s, she had both a pilot’s license and a motorcycle license. When she wasn’t aloft or on 2 wheels, she was in her sports car. Throughout life, she liked to move and rarely stood still.

Mechanically bent, she attended Ohio University and was the first woman to graduate from its school of engineering. Her first job was with The Ohio State University at WPAFB (now the Air Force Institute of Technology) and it was there that she met Kenneth L. Bailey, who would be her husband for 46 years.

Born at a time when women were nudged aside, Barbara often nudged right back. She was fiercely independent and determined to define her own path.

She had a passion for design and architecture, having designed her Miami County home and developing its 27-acre arboretum, the “Barboretum,” from the ground up.

At the age of 50, during a gray Ohio winter, Barbara set her sights on finding a sunnier spot when she stepped into the life of a high-altitude trekker with a trip to Nepal. With the travel passion unlocked, she kept going around the globe over and over visiting countries and experiencing their cultures. While on these trips, she took up the hobby of photography. Over time, she mastered this art and took remarkable photos of people and wild animals in faraway places. She used her camera to build relationships with strangers when there was no common language.

Barbara often found herself in faraway jams – like war zones in Cambodia and Peru – and used her determination and grit to get herself out. Her final trip in 2019 was to Afghanistan while the war continued. Other hotspot trips included Iran, Sudan, Mali, the Central African Republic, and every country with the name “___stan”. True to form, she applied for a visa to be in the first group of Americans to visit Libya after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi, in 2011. And she was a bit proud to have gotten more than a dose of tear gas during riots in Istanbul as that meant she was amid the action. She preferred tents over hotels, small villages over large cities, locals over tourists. And, without a doubt, she absolutely loved the Himalayas and its people.

Locally and afar, Barbara quietly helped others attain personal success. To these people, working hard to make a better life for themselves, she offered a helping hand up. She kept these efforts close to her vest; she did it to help others, not for recognition.
Among her many achievements, Barbara was an award-winning author, as well as both a patent and copyright holder. Barbara Bailey was truly an extraordinary woman.

Artist Reception for Scott Ross Installation
2024-02-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Skeleton Dust Records, 133 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Artwork by Scott Ross will be hanging at Skeleton Dust Records, 133 E Third in Dayton, for February and March. To celebrate, Skeleton Duet is having an artist reception Thursday, February 1 in the store. There will be a DJ and some wine. You’re free to bring your own snacks or alcohol as well.

Dayton Battle of the Bands – Week 3 (Hip Hop / R&B)
2024-02-01 19:30 - 22:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Battle of the Bands 2024 continues on Feb 1st with our HIP-HOP / R&B acts, featuring:
Blanch Robinson
D. Knight
Damac
Dos.Grandiose
MelinaMari
Not familiar with any of the acts participating? That’s the fun! This is a cool way to check out new, local, original music! Each ticket buyer gets one vote (in person).
The winner of this round earns a spot at the Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale, among other prizes!
Week 3 is held on Thursday, February 1, 2024 The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton). Doors open at 7pm (NOTE: due to equipment load in, we cannot let patrons in earlier than 7pm). Show 7:30-10pm Please be prompt to see all the acts performing!
Tickets are $10 advance / $15 at the door. Advance tickets are recommended. Note – Ticket sales are used to cover production costs and prizes. Thanks for contributing!
Ticket link –https://www.venuepilot.co/events/94649/orders/new

Exhibit: The Future of Female
2024-02-02 | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
THE FUTURE OF FEMALE
DSA’S ALL WOMEN IDENTIFYING EXHIBITION

Exhibition Runs: Fri. February 2nd – Sat. March 23rd
The Dayton Society of Artists is pleased to present The Future of Female , an exhibition focused on the ideals, hopes, and experiences of women identifying artists. The call for art is open to any women identifying artists who are 18 years or older and who live, work, or attend school in the state of Ohio. All art in any medium, style, and technique will be considered. Art must be original. The juror is Heather Jones and $600 will be given in prizes.

30th Open Members Show
2024-02-02 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Contemporary Dayton presents The 30th Open Members’ Show. The Co’s popular biennial exhibition—back for the first time since 2020— is a community-wide celebration of 80+ local and Ohio artists.
Artist Prizes include: The John Lombard Prize Best in Show; The Mike Goheen Memorial Award for Emerging Photographers; and The 2026 Members Showcard Award.
Opening Night: Feb 2, 2024
Members Preview 5-6 pm / Public Reception 6-8 pm
Closing Reception / Apr 5, 2024
6-8pm
Other Date & Time Info: Exhibition Dates:
Feb. 2 – Apr. 5, 2024
Opening Night: Feb 2, 2024
Members Preview 5-6 pm / Public Reception 6-8 pm

Jurassic Quest
2024-02-02 12:00 - 20:00 | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Walk with our larger-than-life dinosaur herd with your friends and family as Jurassic Quest roars through Dayton!
There’s no better place to make pter-iffic memories playing with adorable baby Dinos, excavating fossils, or even training a raptor while surrounded by behemoths like sky-scraping Spinosaurus and, the King himself, Tyrannosaurus rex! Get your tickets for Dayton now before they go EXTINCT!
Jurassic Quest is the world’s largest, most popular Dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family. Observe our herd of life size dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus, and an INCREDIBLE T.rex!
Info and tickets: https://tickets.jurassicquest.com/daytonoh2024/events/4732220b-765f-ff5b-9020-f7148216079d

Irish First Fridays
2024-02-02 15:00 | The Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Ave., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Stop by for a pint and listen to live music for Irish First Fridays. Music by The Rogues starting at 9 p.m.

Rabbit Hole Books first anniversary celebration
2024-02-02 16:00 - 19:00 | Rabbit Hole Books, 27 W. First St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The Dayton Book Fair cordially invites you to join us on Friday, February 2, to help us celebrate the first anniversary of Rabbit Hole Books! Additionally, three grants, $10,000 each, will be presented to the Human Race Theater Company, Breast Wishes, and CityHeart. Beneficiaries for Dayton Book Fair’s 2024 Sale will also be announced.
Enjoy coffee, punch, and delicious birthday cake!

Artist Reception
2024-02-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The gallery hosts AAVAG’s latest travelling exhibit during Black History Month. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Artist reception 5-8 p.m.

First Friday
2024-02-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Dayton
The beginning of every month starts with a bang in downtown Dayton. First Friday is a free art hop featuring exhibit openings at the galleries, along with a variety of entertainment options, arts demonstrations, live music and more. Add to that everything going on at the restaurants, bars, nightclubs, theaters, comedy club, movie theater and more that make up the downtown mix. First Friday is presented by the Downtown Dayton Partnership. For more info and specific event details, visit the First Friday webpage or Facebook page. 224-1518.

Front Street Art Hop
2024-02-02 17:00 - 2024-02-03 21:00 | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Explore studios, galleries, shops and boutiques right in the heart of Dayton’s Arts District! Visit with more than 250+ artists, creatives and curators. This month the Front Street Gallery presents a solo exhibition featuring stainless steel sculptures by internationally recognized artist Jeff Rutledge.
This month, we have a VERY SPECIAL TREAT for you!! Phil’s Big Ass Brass Band will be warming up for the Gem City Mardi-Gras Threauxdown right here at Front Street!
Hungry? Grab a bite to eat from Kool Beanz Cafe.
Front Street is a family and pet friendly community. Arthops at Front Street are free to attend. Our campus offers free, lit parking. Visit frontstreet.art for more information.

Cab Grass Concert Series: Jenny Walker & Spellbound
2024-02-02 19:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Cab Grass is proud to present the 2nd show of their 2024 Roots and Heritage concert series, happening on the First Friday of every month at the Yellow Cab Tavern!
In February, we’re excited to feature a full set from Jenny Walker & Spellbound with support from residents, The Shady Pine, presenting their first “Shady Pine Jam” to make for a whole evening of live Bluegrass, Folk, and Americana music!
Cover starts at 7pm, music starts at 8pm and tickets are $9 in advance and $12 at the doors.
Presale tickets available at https://www.yellowcabtavern.com/event-tickets
*All ages welcome with a guardian.
**Discounted presale tickets end at Midnight on Feb 1st
Yellow Cab’s resident truck, The Pizza Bandit, will be set up and serving through 11pm.

Cosmic Skate
2024-02-02 19:00 - 22:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Cosmic Skate
7:00pm – 10:00pm
AGE: All ages | $10.00
It will be all things space for our first ever Cosmic Skate! Skate along to space-themed music, ambiance, and more. Plus, say hi or take a selfie with some Star Wars characters and enter to win a spectacular Lego set. Skate admission is $7 and skate rental is $3. Thanks to our Access to Nature Program, residents who receive SNAP/EBT can simply show their card to the rental attendant to receive 50% off admission and skate rental. Weather Dependent.
