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.

Peter Pan
2025-02-28 20:00, 2025-03-01 10:00, 2025-03-01 15:00, 2025-03-01 20:00, 2025-03-02 13:00, 2025-03-02 18:30 (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!

Susan B. Byrnes: Lightness and Weight
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

3 on 3 Pond Hockey Tournament
2025-03-01 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
3 on 3 Pond Hockey Tournament
10:00am – 2:00pm
AGE: 16 and up | $300.00
3-on-3 Pond Hockey Tournament Join us for a thrilling day of pond hockey at the MetroParks Ice Rink at RiverScape MetroPark! This exciting 3-on-3 tournament is open to hockey enthusiasts of all skill levels. This fast-paced, action-packed tournament promises to be a fun and competitive experience for all involved. Grab your team and sign up to take part in this unique outdoor event! Concessions available on site along with a warming tent and access to showers. Tournament Details: Team Size: Minimum 4 players, Maximum is 6 players Team Limit: 8 teams maximum Guaranteed Games: Each team is guaranteed at least 3 games Game Duration: 30 minutes per game, split into two 15-minute halves Registration cost: $300 per team Registration Process: Only team captains need to register. The team captain registers by providing their contact info, team name and number of players on team. General Rules: – Helmets with chin strap required – All teams must have light and dark jerseys – Round Robin tournament style play with a minimum of three games – USA Pond Hockey rules will be followed Weather Dependent.

Pre-Theater Dinner
2025-03-01 12:30 - 14:00 (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

Malortigras
2025-03-01 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for our first annual Malörtigras celebration on Saturday, March 1st starting at 3pm! King cake, jambalaya, New Orleans jazz, and of course – Malört. Special Malört cocktails, lots of Malört swag (thank you, CH Distillery!) and a “Malört face” photo wall.

Day of Literacy
2025-03-01 15:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us on March 1st at the International Peace Museum for a day dedicated to the power of words, literacy, and activism! The event kicks off at 3 PM with a screening of Sentenced, followed by an insightful talk at 6 PM with Rivera Sun, a renowned non-violence and climate activist and 2019 nominee for the Dayton Literary Peace Prize. Food and drinks will be available, and donations are highly appreciated to support the museum’s ongoing mission. Don’t miss this engaging and important day! An eye-opening documentary about the impact of illiteracy, Sentenced highlights the struggles of those who never learn to read. Doors open at 2:30 PM.
Film Summary:
Ethnically diverse adults and children share personal stories about illiteracy’s impact on their lives. The film explores how learning to read can break cycles of generational poverty.
An immersive and vulnerable exploration of the epidemic of childhood illiteracy, Sentenced presents a series of braided, character-driven stories. Filmed from the point of view of ethnically diverse adults and children who have never learned to read, the documentary is a forceful yet tender tale of how literacy can free children from the cycles of generational poverty.

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We are thrilled to welcome Rivera Sun to the Dayton International Peace Museum on March 1st at 6 PM!
Rivera, a passionate advocate for non-violence and climate action, will be sharing her inspiring journey as a writer and activist. She will discuss how non-violent problem resolution is woven into her literature, offering a unique perspective on activism and storytelling. Books will be available for purchase, giving attendees the opportunity to engage further with Rivera’s impactful work. Join us for an enlightening and empowering talk that blends activism with the power of words.

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Power & Presence
2025-03-01 19:30, 2025-03-02 16:00 (America/New_York) | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Four women embody the contemporary arts scene and reveal their power to launch Women’s History Month. POWER & PRESENCE, a concert of new voices, is graced with world premieres by DCDC’s Qarrianne Blayr and Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble’s Winifred Harris. Countess V. Winfrey’s gorgeous, evergreen “huMAN/NAture” receives a much-deserved revival. And Kia Smith, DCDC and one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch,” brings her heralded company, South Chicago Dance Theatre, to the Victoria stage as a guest company.

Power & Presence
2025-03-01 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-03-02 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Four women embody the contemporary arts scene and reveal their power to launch Women’s History Month. POWER & PRESENCE, a concert of new voices, is graced with world premieres by DCDC’s Qarrianne Blayr and Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble’s Winifred Harris. Countess V. Winfrey’s gorgeous, evergreen “huMAN/NAture” receives a much-deserved revival. And Kia Smith, DCDC and one of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch,” brings her heralded company, South Chicago Dance Theatre, to the Victoria stage as a guest company. Dayton Live is the official ticket seller for DCDC’s performances at the Victoria Theatre. Secure your seats online at Daytonlive.org, in person at the Schuster Center Box Office, or by phone at 937-228-3630. Groups of 10 or more can email GROUPS@DCDC.ORG to receive 15% off regular-priced tickets in Levels A—E. College and University Discount: Faculty, staff, and students can use code EDU10 to receive 10% off regular-price tickets when ordered online or mentioned at the box office. (This discount does not apply to the $8 seats.) DCDC is proud to offer “$8 Dreamcatcher Seats” for this performance thanks to our sponsor Morris Furniture Company.

Trivia Tuesday
2025-03-04 19:00 (America/Detroit)
Trivia Tuesdays are fun for everyone at The Dayton Beer Company! Get $3.50 DBC Pints every Tuesday with trivia starting at 7:00 p.m. Cheers!
