Downtown Dayton Partnership

Sweetheart Skate!
2025-02-14 16:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Sweetheart Skate!
4:00pm – 10:00pm
AGE: All ages | $20.00
Listen to some classic love songs while you skate with your sweetie at the MetroParks Ice Rink! When you purchase the Sweetheart Skate Special, you’ll receive two rink admissions with skate rental, two cups of hot cocoa, and a box of Winans Chocolates for only $20. The Sweetheart Skate Deal will be offered Fri. February 14 from 4-10PM, Sat. February 15 from 11AM-10PM, and Sun. February 16 from 1-5PM. While supplies last. Weather Dependent.

Pre-Theater Dinner
2025-02-14 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Dayton Woman’s Club, 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Dine with us before your show!
Perfect for theater-goers, our menu includes a buffet including soup, salad, entrée, dessert, and beverage, all freshly prepared in our historic Victorian mansion, just 2 blocks from the Schuster Center. The first 20 diners enjoy free parking!
Children are welcome, making it a wonderful dining experience for the whole family. You don’t need to attend a performance to dine with us—everyone is welcome!
Advance reservations with payment are required.

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— 2025 DATES —
The Three Tenors
February 2, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Chicago
February 8, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Cinderella
February 14-15, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
February 16, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Peter Pan
February 26, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
March 1, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Twist & Shout
March 8, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Shamrock Tenors
March 22, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Aida
April 6, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Saint-Saens Symphony
June 13, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Dayton Art Champions Reception
2025-02-14 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Tank at The Dayton Arcade, 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Art Champions Reception Honors

Feb 14, 2025, 6:00-7:30pm | The Tank at The Dayton Arcade | Valet Parking

Join us to honor the inaugural Dayton Art Champions and the impact they have had—on both The Co and on the community—as generous champions of the arts and as inspiring civic leaders.
Immediately following the reception, Dayton Art Champion Patrons are invited to join us upstairs in The Rotunda for , The Co’s reimagined art auction featuring cash bars, light bites, silent and live auctions, and first dibs on 30+ artist and local gallery booths.

Grand Patron Tickets: $500 | Includes reserved table for up to 8 + 8 to
Patron Duo Tickets: $250 | Includes reserved table for 2 + 2 to
Individual Tickets: $75
Featuring sparkling wines & craft beers

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MelinaMarie & Trio
2025-02-14 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Foundry, 124 Madison St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Come join us with Jazz for your Valentine’s Day dinner. The Foundry presents MelinaMarie & Trio on Valentine’s Day from 6 to 9 p.m.

A Distinct Society
2025-02-05 19:30 (America/Detroit) | The Human Race Theatre Company, 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
In the tranquil hush of a library that straddles the U.S. – Canada border, life is about to change. When an Iranian father and daughter, separated by the international border, start using the library as a meeting place, the French-Canadian librarian, an American customs agent, and a local teenager find their quiet lives suddenly full of excitement and consequence. Inspired by true events, A Distinct Society is a touching and funny new play about the many things – family, food, art, love, and politics – that can either divide or unite us.
Experience a story of borders transcended by the universal search for connection, proving that even in the quietest places, life can echo with excitement and profound significance.

Cinderella
2025-02-14 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Have a royal ball at this classic retelling of CINDERELLA, choreographed by Artistic Director Brandon Ragland to Prokofiev’s sparkling score. Cinderella yearns to escape from her life as a scullery maid to her mean and jealous stepsisters. Enter her Fairy Godmother, a handsome prince, a little help and a lot of magic, and Cinderella gets a glimpse of living happily ever after!

Prelude Party
2025-02-14 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Detroit) | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Prelude is a fresh reimagining of The Co’s beloved annual fundraiser, formerly known as the Annual Art Auction. This inspiring, community-driven event promises to bring together art lovers, collectors, and the wider community in a vibrant celebration of local talent and contemporary art. Individual Tickets: $50 Members / $75 non-Members VIP Experiences: Lover’s Lounge: $200 Members / $300 non-Members Event Tickets + Lovers Lounge VIP Access + champagne, personal charcuterie, and chocolate covered strawberries for 2 “Galentine’s” Lounge: $380 Members / non-Members Event Tickets + “Galentine’s” Lounge VIP Access + signature cocktail, specialty cookie, and permanent jewelry option by Atelier Aubra for up to 4. $50 for CO Members; $75 for Non-Members.

Joslyn & The Sweet Compression
2025-02-14 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us for a very special Valentine’s Evening with Joslyn & The Sweet Compression! This soulful band is back and ready to wow audiences with Joslyn’s soulful singing and her amazing backing band. It’s a perfect way to spend a romantic evening or a fun way to meet up friends if you’re single. Either way, this is a concert you won’t want to miss! HOW TO GO? The Brightside Music & Event Venue Friday, February 14, 2025 Doors 8pm / Show 9pm All ages welcome $15 general admission (advance) / $20 at the door $50 reserved table for two! (very limited quantity) Get tickets here: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/joslyn-the-sweet-compression-2025-02-14-the-brightside-music-event-venue-dayton-64a11d Link to find out more about the artist here: https://joslynandtsc.com

Polar Bear Express
2024-11-07 | Downtown Dayton
Thru Feb. 28 • Polar Bear Express
Routes throughout downtown; call for dates, times, and cost.
Book a ride aboard the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the festive streets of Dayton and to the best bars and restaurants. Reservations required. pedalwagon.com/dayton. 388-3006.

Ice Skating
2024-11-29 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Sheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton. While the rink is open, you can enjoy delicious treats from the concession area, including a cup of hot chocolate. Take advantage of fun skating activities, such as lessons, themed skating nights and more. Visit metroparks.org/ice-rink to learn more, find daily open hours, and see a schedule of events. Admission: $7 daily, ice skate rental: $3 daily. Season passes available. Ages 3 and under are free with a paying adult. 278-2607.

Susan B. Byrnes: Lightness and Weight
2025-01-17 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
A groundbreaking exploration of the paradoxes inherent in the human experience drawing from themes in Milan Kundera’s novel, “The Unbearable Lightness of Being,” Lightness & Weight will feature three new sound and sculptural installations that explore the complexities and dualities of the human condition. The exhibition will include a variety of non-traditional materials including cast iron, tulle, artificial hair, glass, smoke, video, and sound. Byrnes, a sculptor and audio producer who most often uses her work to challenge and reflect on the burdens of sexism and the resilience of the female body, will launch a companion podcast series featuring interviews with women artists across various media and backgrounds. Created through a new partnership between The Co and WYSO 91.3 FM, the flagship National Public Radio (NPR) member station for the region, the podcast will provide an important platform for female voices in the arts, fostering dialogue and community engagement. Byrnes is a Cincinnati-based visual artist whose diverse body of work spans sculpture, multimedia installation, radio broadcasts, writing, and curatorial projects. Her work has been exhibited in galleries and museums across the Midwest, including the Korean Cultural Center of Chicago, the Dayton Art Institute, and the Weston Gallery, Cincinnati. OPENING NIGHT / JAN 17, 2025 Members Preview with the Artist 5-6 pm / Public Reception 6-8 pm

A Zachary Armstrong Curatorial Project
2025-01-17 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
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 recollections of his childhood and family, of people and places, of rural Midwest Americana. While the details remain under wraps, we promise a love letter to technical innovation, imagination and memory as a means of connecting. Armstrong lives and works in Dayton, Ohio. Recent solo exhibitions include GNYP Gallery, Antwerp, Belgium (2023); Tilton Gallery, New York, NY (2022, 2018, 2016); Faurschou Foundation, New York, NY/Beijing, China (2022, 2021); and The Contemporary, Dayton, OH (2021); among others. FRIENDS & FAMILY RECEPTION / Jan 3, 2025 / 6-8 pm OPENING NIGHT / Jan 17, 2025 / 6-8 pm

RV Show Event
2025-02-14 12:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Come and Join us for the RV Show and buy a new RV, Camper or vehicle to use at the campground! Adults $15 CASH ONLY Children 16 and under FREE Service Animals Welcome $10 Onsite Parking FREE street parking after 5pm Friday

Miami Valley Community ID Drive
2025-02-15 09:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Miami Valley Community ID Drive, Saturday, February 15, 9:30 am-1 pm, Main Library, Eichelberger Forum: Community residents with limited access to government-issued forms of identification can obtain a verifiable form of identification by attending this ID Drive. While not government-issued, this ID can be used by law enforcement, city agencies, health centers, schools, and businesses to help identify, serve, and protect residents. Registration is required at daytonohio.gov/1104/Miami-Valley-Community-ID-Card. Participants must also participate in a mandatory orientation at 10 am. Please bring the following items to the ID Drive: a photo ID, proof of residency (utility bill, etc.), and $5 cash. (All Ages)

Dayton Art Fair
2025-02-15 11:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Arcade, 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
DAYTON ART FAIR

FEBRUARY 15 & 16, 2025
Saturday, February 15: 11 AM – 6 PM
Sunday, February 16: 11 AM – 4 PM

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Dayton Art Fair, a fresh reimagining of The Co’s beloved annual fundraiser, formerly known as the Annual Art Auction. This inspiring, community-driven event will be held in February 15 & 16, 2025 at the iconic Dayton Arcade and promises to bring together art lovers, collectors, and the wider community in a vibrant celebration of local talent and contemporary art. Building on the 30-year legacy of supporting artists, The Co’s Dayton Art Fair marks a new beginning, uniting Dayton’s creative community in a powerful statement of hope, resilience, and progress. This bold new platform elevates artists by offering them a space to showcase and sell their work directly, while fostering a deeper connection between artists and art enthusiasts in Dayton and beyond.

The Dayton Art Fair will feature curated selections of artwork by a dynamic roster of local and regional artists, highlighting the creativity, vision, and diversity of the Dayton art scene. Visitors can expect to see Artist Booths and Partner Pop-ups filled with paintings, sculptures, prints and mixed-media works that push the boundaries of contemporary art. Sections of the Fair will also include:

$25 and Under Mini-Fair – A fair within the Fair dedicated to affordable art for home, office, or gifting—all items $25 and under
“FlatStock” / Matted photographs, prints, and hand-screen printed items
The Love Shack / Heart-themed sweets, savories and giftables

Additionally, the event will include live demonstrations, performances, and interactive opportunities to engage with artists and their creative processes.

The weekend-long event will also feature workshops, live music, food vendors, and activities for families, making it a true celebration for everyone. Vital to The Co’s mission of inclusivity, The Co is currently seeking sponsorship to enable FREE Admission all weekend and FREE RTA bus transportation to families who may not otherwise have access to the event, ensuring that art is accessible to all.

Featured Artist Booths

Julie Allison
Guustie Alvarado
Samuel Brieck
Christian Cassass
Dan Cleary
Kellie Daab
Rachel Dillabaugh
Toni Dunbar
Robert Farley
Jon Fordyce Retrospective
Gae Helton
Seung J K
John Landsiedel
Megen Leigh
Brian Mathus & Jen Perkins
Brad Noble
Christian Ottaway
Hyacinth Paul
Steve Paulus
Joseph Pelka
Yetunde Rodriguez
Andrea Starkey
Sharon Stolzenberger
Justin Straub
Frances Turner
Jo Anne Vincent
Dustin Wagner
Eric Wright

Special Opportunity
Guests will have the opportunity to purchase select artworks that will be donated directly to the new 40-room Ronald McDonald House, opening this February. Join us in making an impact through the power of art to inspire, heal, and uplift families in need.

Sweetheart Skate!
2025-02-15 11:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Sweetheart Skate!
11:00am – 10:00pm
AGE: All ages | $20.00
Listen to some classic love songs while you skate with your sweetie at the MetroParks Ice Rink! When you purchase the Sweetheart Skate Special, you’ll receive two rink admissions with skate rental, two cups of hot cocoa, and a box of Winans Chocolates for only $20. The Sweetheart Skate Deal will be offered Fri. February 14 from 4-10PM, Sat. February 15 from 11AM-10PM, and Sun. February 16 from 1-5PM. While supplies last. Weather Dependent.

A Year With Frog And Toad
2025-02-15 13:00 (America/New_York) | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
A hit on Broadway and based on Arnold Lobel’s beloved children’s books, A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD is an inventive, exuberant, and enchanting experience for the whole family that features a jazzy, upbeat score by Robert and Willie Reale that bubbles with melody and wit. This whimsical musical follows two great friends – the cheerful, popular Frog and the curmudgeonly Toad – through four, fun-filled seasons, meeting new friends along the way. The two best friends celebrate and rejoice in their differences that make them unique and special. Part vaudeville, part make believe, all charm, A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD tells the story of a friendship that endures, weathering all seasons.

Disney’s Descendants
2025-02-15 20:00 (America/New_York) | PNC Arts Annex, 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
When the four troublemakers are sent to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes, they have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good? Join the JCC Youth Theatre for its production of Disney’s Descendants.
To purchase tickets for children ages 3 and under please call the Box Office at 937-228-3630.

“Savor Your Sunday” Brunches
2025-02-16 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Coco’s Bistro, 250 Warren St., Dayton, OH, 45402
What: “Savor Your Sunday” Brunches
When: Every Sunday in February (or Feb 2nd, 9th, 16th, & 23rd)
Where: CoCo’s Bistro, 250 Warren St
Time: 11:00 am – 2pm (last reservation taken at 2p)
Why: To support Stivers School for the Arts extensive, world-class performing arts programs
Cost: $45/pp; $15 tax-deductible donation
How: RSVP for one or more Sundays at 937.226.COCO (2828) or in person at CoCo’s.

The seedling Foundation of Dayton, OH invites you to join us at our annual “Savor Your Sunday” brunches! Enjoy a specially curated CoCo’s-style brunch every Sunday in February, while Stivers students perform and amaze! Reserve your seats today for the perfect Valentine’s and Galentine’s brunch date!

Family Skate Day
2025-02-16 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Family Skate Day
1:00pm – 5:00pm
AGE: All ages | $10.00
Enjoy child-friendly music and activities that will make you feel like you’re part of the family. The RiverScape Cafe will be open (serving hot chocolate for the kids) and skaters can also relax in our heated comfort tent where we will have crafts and activities. Skate admission is $7 and skate rental is $3. Ages three and under skate free with the purchase of an adult admission. Thanks to our Access to Nature Program, residents who receive SNAP/EBT can simply show their card to the rental attendant to receive 75% off admission and skate rental. Weather Dependent.
