Karaoke
2025-02-27 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Detroit)
Join us for Karaoke Thursdays at The Dayton Beer Company, hosted by Limelight Entertainment from 6:30 p.m.-9:30p.m. Cheers!

Dayton Battle of the Bands – Week 6 featuring Funk / Jam / Reggae / Ska
2025-02-27 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Battle of the Bands 2025 ends the playoff rounds with our Funk / Jam / Reggae / Ska bands, featuring: Empire Pool Probably Just Paranoid Tasting Colour Whiskey Brisket Not familiar with any of the bands participating? That’s the fun! This is a fantastic way to discover original, local 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 6 is held on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 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 runs from 7:30pm – 10pm. Winner announced at 10:30pm Please be prompt to see all the bands performing! Tickets are $10 advance / $15 at the door. Advance tickets are recommended. Ticket link – https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/dayton-battle-of-the-bands-week-6-funk-jam-reggae-ska-2025-02-27-the-brightside-music-event-venue-day-40c5d6 Ticket sales are used to cover production costs and prizes. Thanks for contributing!

Peter Pan
2025-02-27 19:30, 2025-02-28 20:00, 2025-03-01 10:00 (America/New_York) | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
This high-flying musical has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years and is now being brought back to life in a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award winner Lonny Price and choreography by Lorin Latarro. The adventure begins when Peter Pan and his mischievous sidekick, Tinker Bell, visit the bedroom of the Darling children late one night. With a sprinkle of fairy dust and a few happy thoughts, the children are taken on a magical journey they will never forget. This extraordinary musical full of excitement and adventure features iconic and timeless songs including “I’m Flying,” “I Gotta Crow,” “I Won’t Grow Up” and “Neverland.” PETER PAN embraces the child in us all so go on a journey from the second star to the right and straight on ‘til morning – your entire family will be Hooked!

Polar Bear Express
2025-02-28 | 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
2025-02-28 | 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
2025-02-28, 2025-03-01 | 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
2025-02-28, 2025-03-01 | 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

ART Matters, Dayton Art and Design Symposium
2025-02-28 09:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Dayton Arcade, 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Come join us at the Dayton Arcade’s Tank for a day filled with creativity and inspiration! The ART Matters Symposium is a gathering of artists, architects, designers, and art enthusiasts from many industries to celebrate the importance of art in our lives. Immerse yourself in thought-provoking panel discussions, and engaging presentations from industry experts. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and explore the power of art and design!
The day will feature three sessions, each offering three options of presenters or panels for participants to choose from. The event will conclude with a keynote address by Donna Collins, the Executive Director of the Ohio Arts Council.
Please refer to the schedule below to view the full lineup and more information on each the EPIC presenters and panelists, who will contribute to this exciting day.
Check-in: 9:00 am -9:25 am, The Tank Entrance
Opening Remarks: 9:30 am -9:50 am, The Tank Theater
Mayor Jeffrey J. Mims, Jr.: Mayor of Dayton, Ohio
10:00 am-10:50 am, The Galleria
Art, Identity, and Transformation: The Power of Creative Philanthropy
Josh Stucky: Co-owner of Square One Salon, & Co-founder of The Rubi Girls
10:00 am-10:50 am, The Tank Theater
On the Frontlines: Artists discuss the current state of artmaking in 2025
Rodney Veal: Producer of The Art Show & Community Arts Liaison
Jamal Durr: Artist
Brandon Ragland: Dayton Ballet, Artistic Director
Kevin Harris: Artist and Sinclair Community College Art Professor
10:00 am-10:50 am, Dana L Wiley Gallery
Redefining Beauty: The Art of Efficiency and Resilience in Design
Mary Rogero: Chair, Dept of Architecture and Interior Design at Miami University, & Owner at Rogero Architects
11:00 am-11:50 am, The Galleria
Tell The Story: The Art of Visual Speaking
Gary Hinsche: Artist, & Executive Design Director at the Ohlmann Group
11:00 am-11:50 am, The Tank Theater
The ART of (and in) Toy Design: The Process of Toy Design, How “Art” is at the Foundation
Tom Osborne: Industrial Designer & Adjunct Professor at The University of Cincinnati, School of Design
11:00 am-11:50 am, Dana L Wiley Gallery
How Art Breathes Life into Forgotten Places
Dave Williams: Vice President of Dayton Development–Cross Street Partners
Lunch: 12 pm-1:50pm, Pick up in The Tank Reception Area.
Seating available in The Galleria and The Hub.
1:00 pm-1:50 pm, The Galleria
From Workspace to Living Room: How Art Alters the Way You Feel
Litsa Spanos: Owner and President of ADC Fine Art, Art Design Consultants
1:00 pm-1:50 pm, The Tank Theater
Creative Crossroads: Exploring Opportunities for Artists Across Industries
Debi Chess: Director of External Relations and Development at Dayton Metro Library
Andy Aidt: GIS Manager for Kettering, Ohio
Lisa Hanson: President & CEO at Culture Works
Frances Jo Hamilton: Director of Revitalization at Heritage Ohio
Michael Roediger: Director & CEO at The Dayton Art Institute
Jessica Barry: President & Owner of The Modern College of Design
Graig Gossman: Principal & Owner at the Gossman Group
1:00 pm-1:50 pm, Dana L Wiley Gallery
ART in Design: What is Art, Why does it Matter, and How do I get it?
Rich Johnson: President and Creative Director of RVJ Design & Décor
Keynote Speaker: 2:15 pm- 3:15 pm, The Tank Theater
Empowering Creativity: Advancing Art and Design in Ohio
Donna Collins: Executive Director of the Ohio Arts Council
Closing Remarks: 3:30 pm-4:00 pm, The Tank Theater
Shelley Dickstein: City Manager of Dayton, Ohio
Reception to Follow: 4:15 pm-5:30 pm, Dana L. Wiley Gallery

Community Fitness at the Market: TaiChi & Qigong
2025-02-28 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Detroit) | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Offered by Immortal Tree Qigong. Each hour-long Tai Chi & Qigong session will start with breathing exercises, warm up, and gentle stretching. You will then be guided through flowing movements mixed with short standing meditations. We will end with a slightly longer guided standing (or sitting) meditation. This should leave a few minutes to answer questions or discuss any insights. Qigong doesn’t require any special skills (other than breathing) or equipment (other than your body). Find “Immortal Tree Qigong” on Facebook or Instagram for more information!

House Plant Success!
2025-02-28 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Detroit) | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join Betty Hoevel, Five Rivers MetroParks educational coordinator with your gardening questions. Betty will be at the 2nd Street Market discussing house plant care, bring samples if you have them so she can help you determine how best to care of your indoor plants.

Soul Night! Theme Skate
2025-02-28 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Soul Night! Theme Skate
7:00pm – 10:00pm
AGE: All ages | $10.00
What’s goin’ on? We’re stepping out with some smooth Motown tunes while we skate the night away at the MetroParks Ice Rink! It’s the last theme skate of the season, but don’t you worry ’bout a thing! The RiverScape Cafe will be open and skaters can also relax in our heated comfort tent. 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 75% off admission and skate rental. Weather Dependent.

Rock Night with George Balog
2025-02-28 19:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us on Friday, February 28th at 7pm, as DJ George Balog is back behind the deck spinning four hours of rock vinyl spanning the history of genre! No cover, just vibes. Complimentary air guitars available upon request.
