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SUMMARY:Paul Verdell: Tabernacle
DESCRIPTION:The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a new body of work by Paul Verdell. In these gestural paintings\, Verdell continues his exploration of loose and instinctive mark making\, working with paint and collaged elements. These works become renditions of landscapes both visually and figuratively as the colors and forms subtly echo horizons and map Verdell’s mental terrain. Driven by intuition\, his latest body of work delves deep into the realm of abstraction as the artist explores capabilities of medium and mind. Influencing the artist’s conceptual root is both internal discourse—an ongoing attempt to understand himself within a shifting and uncertain world through the act of painting—as well as his Black American heritage. Verdell is a painter based in Detroit. Originally from Long Beach\, California\, he moved to Ohio as a teenager and received a BFA from Bowling Green State University in 2018. He has been awarded residencies at Black Rock Senegal\, Dakar\, Senegal\, and the Macedonia Institute\, Chatham\, New York. His work has been included in exhibitions at The Armory Show\, New York; Hurst Contemporary\, London; and the Dakar Biennale\, Dakar\, Senegal\, among others. Verdell’s work is held in the collections of the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University\, East Lansing\, Michigan\, and Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, among others. OPENING NIGHT / Friday\, March 13 Member & Sponsor Preview: 5-6 pm Public Reception: 6-8 pm Remarks: 6:30 pm CLOSING RECEPTION / Saturday\, June 6 4-6p – Light Refreshments and a final chance to view the exhibition. This exhibition is one of three concurrent exhibitions of new and recent work by Detroit-based artists\, curated by Heather Jones\, and presented to spark dialogue around the art and artists of our time
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/paul-verdell-tabernacle/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jason REVOK: Mutually Exclusive
DESCRIPTION:The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present new paintings by Jason REVOK. Self-taught\, REVOK is known for pushing creative boundaries that began in the street. Although his story begins with graffiti\, the artist has spent the last decade focusing on his studio practice and the evolution of process and concept. Refusing to be limited by his early recognition\, REVOK allows only certain elements from graffiti culture to transition to his contemporary work—modest materials and industrial tools\, ingenuity\, his name—but his proclivity towards minimalism and post-painterly abstraction has become the driving force behind his practice. Examining the question of authorship from start to finish\, REVOK has developed systematic yet imperfect tools to carry out his vision and has created a number of unmistakable bodies of work. His bold\, balanced\, geometry is heightened by the personal and imperfect sleight of the human hand. REVOK grew up in Southern California and is based in Detroit. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit; the Museum of Contemporary Art\, Los Angeles; and the Pasadena Museum of California Art\, as well as in galleries and special projects in New York\, Los Angeles\, Detroit\, and Dubai. His work is held in important private collections worldwide. OPENING NIGHT / Friday\, March 13 Member & Sponsor Preview: 5-6 pm Public Reception: 6-8 pm Remarks: 6:30 pm CLOSING RECEPTION / Saturday\, June 6 4-6p – Light Refreshments and a final chance to view the exhibition. This exhibition is one of three concurrent exhibitions of new and recent work by Detroit-based artists\, curated by Heather Jones\, and presented to spark dialogue around the art and artists of our time.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/jason-revok-mutually-exclusive/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260329
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SUMMARY:Tony Foster\, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Tony Foster\, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective\nFebruary 21–May 17\, 2026\, Gallery 120 \nBetween 2007 and 2025\, Tony Foster embarked on his 19th Journey\, building it around a profound and layered theme: time. Across this body of work\, he investigates how time shapes the land—from the quick shifts of light and weather\, to the slow rhythms of seasons\, to the immense scales of biological and geological transformation. As Foster explains\, his aim is “to draw attention to the unseen forces that create place.” \nExploring Time brings together a remarkable series of watercolor diaries that capture nature in motion. His paintings reveal signs of change on multiple fronts: geological upheavals\, biological cycles and the marks left by human activity. With a discerning eye\, Foster records not only nature’s strength and resilience but also its vulnerability\, even in landscapes once dominated by industry and later reclaimed. \nIn a world where environmental change is often conveyed through striking images of global warming\, Foster offers a different perspective\, one that considers Earth’s continual evolution and the visible traces of time’s passage. Organized into four themes: geological\, biological\, human and the fleeting\, this exhibition invites viewers to engage with time at every scale\, from the span of a moment to the stretch of millennia\, while reflecting on the enduring impact of human presence.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/tony-foster-exploring-time-a-painters-perspective/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260329
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SUMMARY:Temporary Exhibit: Ordinary Lives
DESCRIPTION:“Ordinary Lives imagines Palestinian existence as an unbroken continuum—a lineage of care\, memory\, and everyday beauty that stretches from ancient ritual to the present moment. Across the gallery\, Mona Gazala’s photographic works and George Harb’s intimate family archive come together to affirm that Palestinian life is shaped not solely by survival\, but by an enduring inheritance of joy\, dignity\, and deep interior worlds. \n \nIn Gazala’s images\, ancestral echoes surface through gestures and objects that bridge archaeology and lived experience. Portraits that invoke ancient forms of veneration and photographs that draw on the quiet symbolism of archaeological fragments work in concert to honor the overlooked\, the ordinary\, and the deeply rooted. Whether reimagining the visual language of early ancestral practices or elevating humble shards as vessels of story\, these works collectively underscore a truth that stretches across millennia: what persists is reverence—reverence for family\, land\, and the accumulated layers of Palestinian life. \n \nThese themes resonate through the collage of George Harb’s archival videos and photographs spanning the diaspora\, Ramallah\, Jerusalem\, and greater Palestine. His extensive family documentation—childhood scenes\, celebrations\, rites of passage\, and landscapes of home—reveals generations living with tenderness\, intuition\, and grounded connection. It offers a glimpse of Palestinian joy and interiority\, sustained independently of external forces and carried forward despite trauma. \n \nTogether\, Gazala’s contemporary works and Harb’s historical archive form a unified narrative of continuity: a testament to the ancient and ongoing pulse of Palestinian life. Their stories—rooted in ritual\, memory\, everyday gestures\, and deep familial ties—assert that Palestinian presence has never been broken.”
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/temporary-exhibit-ordinary-lives/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:The International Peace Museum\, 10 N. Ludlow St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:Friday Night Karaoke at Two Social
DESCRIPTION:The weekend just got louder — step into the spotlight at Two Social’s Friday Night Karaoke\, Dayton’s best late-night sing-along happening every single week in the heart of downtown. Every Friday night\, DJ Blake from Limelight Entertainment transforms Two Social into Dayton’s premier karaoke destination. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or finally working up the nerve to take the mic\, the professional sound system and massive song library make sure you always sound your best. Pick your song\, put your name on the list\, and let the night take it from there. Key Details: – When: Every Friday night – Time: 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM – Where: Two Social\, 123 E 3rd Street\, Downtown Dayton\, OH 45402 – Cost: FREE — no cover charge – Host: DJ Blake / Limelight Entertainment – Age: 21+ after 9:00 PM (valid ID required) – Includes: Professional sound system\, massive song library\, full bar\, late-night arcade How to Attend: No reservations needed — just show up! Tables and bar seating are first-come\, first-served. Arrive early if you want to throw axes (lanes close at 10:00 PM when karaoke begins). To book an axe throwing lane before the show\, visit 2socialdayton.com. Frequently Asked Questions: Q: Is there a cover charge? A: Nope! Friday Night Karaoke is completely free to attend. Q: Do I need a reservation? A: No reservations needed for karaoke. Just walk in\, grab a drink\, and put your name on the list with DJ Blake. Q: Is this event 21+? A: Two Social is 21+ after 9:00 PM on Friday nights. Please bring a valid ID. Q: What time does karaoke start? A: Karaoke kicks off at 10:00 PM and runs until 1:00 AM. Q: Can I throw axes and do karaoke on the same night? A: Yes! Axe throwing lanes are open until 10:00 PM. We recommend booking an 8:00 or 8:30 PM lane so you finish right as the party heats up. Q: What kind of songs are available? A: DJ Blake has a massive library spanning classic rock\, pop\, country\, hip-hop\, and more. If you can think of it\, chances are it’s on the list. Come out this Friday and take the mic — no reservations\, no cover\, just great vibes in downtown Dayton. https://www.2socialdayton.com/events/karaoke-night
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/friday-night-karaoke-at-two-social/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:Two Social\, 123 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T200000
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SUMMARY:I Love You Because
DESCRIPTION:An uptight writer and a free-spirited photographer stumble through bad dates\, big dreams\, and the messiest love story they never saw coming. Pride and Prejudice meets Friends in this sharp\, fizzy musical\, proving that in life\, love\, and Manhattan\, perfect is overrated. \nMar. 27–Apr. 12\, 2026
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/i-love-you-because/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:Dayton Theatre Guild\, 430 Wayne Avenue\, Dayton\, OH\, 45410\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T200000
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CREATED:20260120T143546Z
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SUMMARY:Dayton Silent Disco – Prom Night
DESCRIPTION:Dayton Silent Disco is hosting our annual Prom Night on March 27th at The Brightside Music and Event Venue! Tickets and more details are available at daytonsilentdisco.com KimL will be on the green station with EDM\, Sexbox on the blue station with 70s\, 80s\, and 90s\, and John Chapel on the Red station with modern hits! HOW TO GO? Friday\, March 27\, 2026 Cover starts at 8:00pm with music starting at 8:30pm on Jan 30th! Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the doors. Visit daytonsilentdisco.com We’re offering “Group Tickets” – Save 20% when you bring a group of 10! (Pre-sale only) This show is 21+
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/dayton-silent-disco-prom-night/
LOCATION:The Brightside\, 905 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181218
CREATED:20260325T170852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T170852Z
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SUMMARY:Stay Black And Die: A Worthy Offering
DESCRIPTION:STAY BLACK AND DIE: A WORTHY OFFERING is an emotionally charged theatrical experience about family\, integrity\, and the sacrifices that are made to build legacy. \nOne family must grapple with what they have inherited and what they hope to pass down as the weight of blame\, love\, and cultural responsibility clash with perceived truths that threaten to tear them apart. As they navigate difficult family dynamics and attempt to build a bridge toward the Promised Land of healing and redemption\, they must hope facing the past and themselves is enough to get everyone to the other side.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/stay-black-and-die-a-worthy-offering/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:PNC Arts Annex\, 46 N. Ludlow St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181218
CREATED:20260310T124413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T195619Z
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SUMMARY:Tow
DESCRIPTION:“Based on a true story\, TOW follows Amanda Ogle (Rose Byrne)\, a woman living in her aging Toyota Camry on the streets of Seattle. When her car — her only lifeline – is stolen and impounded\, Amanda is thrust into a relentless legal battle against an indifferent system. What begins as a fight to reclaim her car evolves into a deeply human story of resilience\, dignity\, and the power of one woman’s voice in the face of systemic failure.”
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/tow/2026-03-27/2/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T192000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T192000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181218
CREATED:20260317T172240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T194959Z
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SUMMARY:You’re Dating a Narcissist!
DESCRIPTION:An outspoken psychologist\, burnt by love\, takes an emergency trip to Los Angeles with her best friend to talk her smitten daughter out of marrying a man she is convinced is a narcissist.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/youre-dating-a-narcissist/2026-03-27/4/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181218
CREATED:20260223T161550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T161550Z
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SUMMARY:Sinclair Theatre presents Amélie the Musical
DESCRIPTION:Sinclair Theatre is proud to present Amélie the Musical\, a whimsical adaptation of the hit 2001 romantic comedy\, live on stage from March 20 – 28 in Blair Hall Theatre\, Building 2\, on Sinclair’s downtown Dayton campus. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students/seniors and are available online at www.sinclair.edu/tickets. Groups of 20 or more ordering online save all ticketing fees. On the day of Princess Diana’s death\, Amélie\, a young woman more comfortable in her daydreams than in the day-to-day\, finds the childhood treasures of her apartment’s previous tenant. This discovery sets her on a campaign of anonymous altruism as she sets out to better the lives of the eccentric neighbors and friends around her. “Bringing Amélie to the stage has been a journey of discovering how small\, tender acts can ripple outward and transform entire lives. What I love most about Amélie is its celebration of quiet courage—the bravery it takes to open your heart in a world that often feels disconnected\,” says director\, Kimberly Borst. “In this production\, we’ve leaned into the magic of Parisian whimsy while grounding the story in something deeply human: the longing to be seen\, to be known\, and to love without fear. We have embraced the show’s playful imagination and delicate intimacy and inviting audiences to rediscover wonder in the everyday.” The cast consists of Ann-Margaret Adkins\, Isaiah Autajay\, Anthony Lombardo\, Allison (Al) Friessen\, Anthony (Tony) Cercone\, Adalia Gaynier\, William Finnell\, Nona Whalen\, Kailie Gould\, Gabriel Reker\, Tiffany Higgins\, Jeniece Craver\, Alida Ohrman\, Ryan Hester\, and Jhoana Novelo. Music by Daniel Messé\, lyrics by Daniel Messé and Nathan Tysen. Book by Craig Lucas. Based on the motion picture Amelie written by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Guillaume Laurant. AMELIE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com Where: Sinclair Community College\, Blair Hall Theatre (Building 2)\, 444 W. Third St.\, Dayton Ticket Information:  Adults: $20 Students/Seniors $15 plus $2 service fee. No at-the-door ticket sales. All tickets must be purchased online at: www.sinclair.edu/tickets
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/sinclair-theatre-presents-amelie-the-musical/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:Blair Hall Theatre – Sinclair\, 444 W. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T193000
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SUMMARY:Paint & Sip: Spring Flowers Acrylic Blending Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 27\, 2026 5:30 PM and Saturday\, March 28\, 2026 10:00 AM \nCelebrate the fresh energy of the season with a vibrant spring flower painting in acrylic. This piece captures the softness of blooming petals\, gentle light\, and the uplifting colors that define springtime renewal. \nIn this workshop led by local artist Nero Lee\, students will learn the art of acrylic blending — a foundational technique that allows colors to transition seamlessly from light to shadow. Through guided instruction\, you’ll explore how to soften edges\, layer tones\, and create depth within petals and backgrounds. \nIncludes one complimentary drink (wine\, beer\, or soda) and light snacks. All materials will be provided; no prior experience is required. \nRegistration required\n$50 general admission\n$45 DWC member admission \nWe are open to the general public. Our venue is fully accessible with a ramp entrance.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/paint-sip-spring-flowers-acrylic-blending-workshop/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:The Dayton Woman’s Club\, 225 N Ludlow St\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts,Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T171500
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SUMMARY:Epic: Elvis Presley in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Long-lost footage from Elvis Presely’s legendary Las Vegas residency in the 1970s woven together with rare 16mm footage from Elvis on Tour\, and 8mm from the Graceland archive\, plus recordings of Elvis telling “his side of the story” rediscovered during Baz Luhrmann’s research for his 2022 film\, ELVIS.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/epic-elvis-presley-in-concert/2026-03-27/2/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T171000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T171000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181218
CREATED:20260317T172240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T194959Z
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SUMMARY:You’re Dating a Narcissist!
DESCRIPTION:An outspoken psychologist\, burnt by love\, takes an emergency trip to Los Angeles with her best friend to talk her smitten daughter out of marrying a man she is convinced is a narcissist.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/youre-dating-a-narcissist/2026-03-27/3/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181218
CREATED:20260317T172240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T194959Z
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SUMMARY:You’re Dating a Narcissist!
DESCRIPTION:An outspoken psychologist\, burnt by love\, takes an emergency trip to Los Angeles with her best friend to talk her smitten daughter out of marrying a man she is convinced is a narcissist.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/youre-dating-a-narcissist/2026-03-27/2/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T145000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T145000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181218
CREATED:20260310T124413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T195619Z
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SUMMARY:Tow
DESCRIPTION:“Based on a true story\, TOW follows Amanda Ogle (Rose Byrne)\, a woman living in her aging Toyota Camry on the streets of Seattle. When her car — her only lifeline – is stolen and impounded\, Amanda is thrust into a relentless legal battle against an indifferent system. What begins as a fight to reclaim her car evolves into a deeply human story of resilience\, dignity\, and the power of one woman’s voice in the face of systemic failure.”
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/tow/2026-03-27/1/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T125000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T125000
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SUMMARY:You’re Dating a Narcissist!
DESCRIPTION:An outspoken psychologist\, burnt by love\, takes an emergency trip to Los Angeles with her best friend to talk her smitten daughter out of marrying a man she is convinced is a narcissist.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/youre-dating-a-narcissist/2026-03-27/1/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181218
CREATED:20260324T194242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T195242Z
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SUMMARY:Epic: Elvis Presley in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Long-lost footage from Elvis Presely’s legendary Las Vegas residency in the 1970s woven together with rare 16mm footage from Elvis on Tour\, and 8mm from the Graceland archive\, plus recordings of Elvis telling “his side of the story” rediscovered during Baz Luhrmann’s research for his 2022 film\, ELVIS.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/epic-elvis-presley-in-concert/2026-03-27/1/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T181218
CREATED:20260325T170733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T170733Z
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SUMMARY:Discovery: Bill Blagg’s The Science Of Magic
DESCRIPTION:This show is part of our Discovery Series\, which presents weekday field trips for area schools to experience carefully selected shows designed to enhance curriculum connections throughout various subject areas. If you are not purchasing tickets for a school or homeschool\, please click here to explore our Children’s Theatre programming. \nFor centuries\, magicians have used scientific principles to make people levitate in mid-air and vanish in the blink of an eye. Illusionist Bill Blagg’s one-of-a-kind educational experience\, THE SCIENCE OF MAGIC\, takes students on a rare\, never-before-seen journey “behind the scenes” of the magic world. Students will discover firsthand how magicians use science to create their illusions! Bill’s comedy-filled\, action-packed presentation is highly interactive and makes science fun and exciting! Students will use the scientific method to levitate one of their teachers in mid-air and even learn how the science of reflection can make their homework magically disappear! Students will watch in amazement as science creates magic right before their very eyes! \nCreated and performed by Bill Blagg.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/discovery-bill-blaggs-the-science-of-magic/2026-03-27/2/
LOCATION:Victoria Theatre\, 138 N. Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Soap Happens!
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a sudsy good time. In this hands-on workshop\, you’ll create\, cut\, and gift wrap your very own handmade soap using simple ingredients that can be found at your local grocery store. You’ll walk away with about 40 oz of solid soap (that’s 9 bars\, each weighing 5oz and normally $10 a bar)—all crafted by you! Your cost for the workshop is $60.00. It’s a bubbly\, creative experience you won’t want to miss! Please register at the following: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soap-happens-tickets-1977161530361?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/soap-happens-2/
LOCATION:2nd Street Market\, 600 E. Second St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, USA
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SUMMARY:On the Front Lines Community Alliance
DESCRIPTION:On the Front Lines Community Alliance\, Friday\, March 27\, 10:30 am-12 pm\, Main Library\, The Center for Community Impact & Innovation: This free networking event is for individuals who work in substance abuse recovery services and aims to bring professionals together\, share challenges\, and eliminate competition to create a seamless continuum of care for individuals in the community. Attendees can share resources\, events\, career opportunities\, and continuing education programs. Registration required. Adults
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/on-the-front-lines-community-alliance/
LOCATION:Dayton Metro Library – Main Library\, 215 E. Third Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:Discovery: Bill Blagg’s The Science Of Magic
DESCRIPTION:This show is part of our Discovery Series\, which presents weekday field trips for area schools to experience carefully selected shows designed to enhance curriculum connections throughout various subject areas. If you are not purchasing tickets for a school or homeschool\, please click here to explore our Children’s Theatre programming. \nFor centuries\, magicians have used scientific principles to make people levitate in mid-air and vanish in the blink of an eye. Illusionist Bill Blagg’s one-of-a-kind educational experience\, THE SCIENCE OF MAGIC\, takes students on a rare\, never-before-seen journey “behind the scenes” of the magic world. Students will discover firsthand how magicians use science to create their illusions! Bill’s comedy-filled\, action-packed presentation is highly interactive and makes science fun and exciting! Students will use the scientific method to levitate one of their teachers in mid-air and even learn how the science of reflection can make their homework magically disappear! Students will watch in amazement as science creates magic right before their very eyes! \nCreated and performed by Bill Blagg.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/discovery-bill-blaggs-the-science-of-magic/2026-03-27/1/
LOCATION:Victoria Theatre\, 138 N. Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Fine Art Student Juried Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present the 2026 Fine Art Student Juried Exhibition. Students who have been enrolled in fine art classes at Sinclair Community College within the past year are eligible to enter the annual Fine Art Student Juried Exhibition by submitting up to five original works produced for their art classes. This year’s juror\, Britny Wainwright\, will review the submissions\, select works for the exhibition\, and award best in show\, second\, and third place. Wainwright is a Visiting Assistant Professor and Director of Foundations Studies at The Ohio State University. Students juried into the exhibition may list their artwork for sale either to the public and/or to be sold to Sinclair Community College as Student Purchase Awards. The Purchase Award winners are committee selected and their work will be added to Sinclair’s art collection. Over 140 Student Purchase Awards are located throughout Sinclair’s Dayton and Centerville campuses. This program is made possible thanks to the generosity of Burnell R. Roberts and the Mauch Endowment Fund. The exhibition will be held in-person in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery and the Works on Paper Gallery. Interested parties may view the show in person or online on the student website\, sinclaircollegeartgalleries.org. In addition\, the exhibition will be highlighted on the galleries’ Facebook and Instagram @sinclaircollegeartgalleries. There will be a reception open to the public on March 26\, 2026 from 4:30pm to 6pm\, Building 13\, 4th Floor Atrium. Free and accessible parking is located in Parking Lot K. Awards are presented to Best in Show\, Second and Third Place. Award sponsors include Blick Art Materials\, Custom Frame Services\, Tartan Campus Store\, Professor Bridgette Bogle\, Professor Mark Echtner\, Professor Kay Koeninger\, and Associate Professor Anthony Wolking. The exhibition will be on display from March 24 through April 14\, 2026. The galleries are located in Building 13\, 4th Floor\, at the corner of West Fifth and Perry Street. The galleries are free and open to the public from 8am–6pm Monday–Friday and 9am–12pm Saturday.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/2026-fine-art-student-juried-exhibition/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:Galleries at Sinclair College\, 444 W. Third St.\, Bldg. 13\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:Member’s Spotlight Exhibition: Elisha Frontz: vernal equinox
DESCRIPTION:Elisha Frontz: vernal equinox March 4 – 28\, 2026 Opening Reception: March 4\, 6 – 8 pm Closing Reception: March 28\, 4 – 6 pm \nElisha Frontz: vernal equinox features recent work by a Dayton-based artist\, musician\, and poet. Working with an interdisciplinary sensibility\, Frontz allows material investigation and musicality to inform one another. Her process balances technical precision with intuitive gesture\, resulting in compositions that feel at once deliberate and emergent. These mixed-media paintings—watercolor on paper combined with sewing patterns\, string\, and brass tacks—celebrate the vernal equinox\, the astronomical beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. As the sun crosses the celestial equator\, day and night reach near equilibrium\, marking a moment of balance\, transition\, and renewal that resonates through Frontz’s layered materials and luminous palette. All artworks in this exhibition are available for purchase. Please visit the reception desk or speak to a staff member for more information. Proceeds support both the artist and The Contemporary Dayton’s mission to connect artists and audiences through accessible\, engaging contemporary art experiences.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/members-spotlight-exhibition-elisha-frontz-vernal-equinox/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Becoming: 70 Years of Growth\, Expression\, and Possibility
DESCRIPTION:Dayton Metro Library’s newest art exhibit\, Becoming: 70 Years of Growth\, Expression\, and Possibility\, will be on display Sunday\, March 1 – Tuesday\, March 31\, in the Main Library’s The 2nd Floor Gallery. \nBecoming celebrates the artists of United Rehabilitation Services (URS) and the ways creativity serves as a powerful form of communication\, identity\, and connection. \nFor 70 years\, URS has supported children and adults with developmental and acquired disabilities as they grow\, explore independence\, and express who they are. Their artwork reflects a journey of becoming\, not as a fixed destination but an ongoing process shaped by experience\, curiosity\, collaboration\, and self-expression. \nThe exhibit features a wide range of abilities\, styles\, and mediums. Some pieces were created individually\, while others were created collaboratively\, emphasizing the importance of community\, shared effort\, and collective voice. The scale of the work is intentionally varied\, ranging from small\, intimate pieces to large-format installations\, mirroring the diversity of expression within the disability community. \nPresented during Disabilities Awareness Month\, Becoming invites viewers to look beyond labels and assumptions to see creativity\, agency\, and possibility. Each piece tells a story\, not of limitation\, but of growth\, imagination\, and presence. \nFor more information\, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org/Exhibits or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/becoming-70-years-of-growth-expression-and-possibility/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:Dayton Metro Library – Main Library\, 215 E. Third Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:Jamea Richmond-Edwards: Leviathan
DESCRIPTION:The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Leviathan\, a film by interdisciplinary artist Jamea Richmond-Edwards. Known for her monumental paintings and mixed-media collages informed by mythology\, Afrofuturist iconography\, and magical realism\, Richmond-Edwards brings these influences into a cinematic form in this film. Using music and dance\, Leviathan traces the artist’s family history and their enduring connection to Detroit. Raised in a family of dancers and musicians\, and drawing on her experience as a competitive dancer and marching band member\, Richmond-Edwards infuses the film with movement and sound. The film explores Detroit’s layered histories and evolving landscapes\, invoking the mythic Leviathan as a metaphor for the powerful\, often untold forces of the Great Migration. Richmond-Edwards is an artist from Detroit who holds a BFA from Jackson State University and an MFA from Howard University. Her work has been included in exhibitions at the Brooklyn Museum\, New York; the Frist Art Museum\, Nashville\, Tennessee; and The Phillips Collection\, Washington\, DC\, and more. Her work is held in the collections of the Rubell Museum\, Washington\, DC; The Studio Museum in Harlem\, New York; and the US Department of State’s Art in Embassies program\, among others. OPENING NIGHT / Friday\, March 13 Member & Sponsor Preview: 5-6 pm Public Reception: 6-8 pm Remarks: 6:30 pm CLOSING RECEPTION / Saturday\, June 6 4-6p – Light Refreshments and a final chance to view the exhibition. This exhibition is one of three concurrent exhibitions of new and recent work by Detroit-based artists\, curated by Heather Jones\, and presented to spark dialogue around the art and artists of our time.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/jamea-richmond-edwards-leviathan/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Paul Verdell: Tabernacle
DESCRIPTION:The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a new body of work by Paul Verdell. In these gestural paintings\, Verdell continues his exploration of loose and instinctive mark making\, working with paint and collaged elements. These works become renditions of landscapes both visually and figuratively as the colors and forms subtly echo horizons and map Verdell’s mental terrain. Driven by intuition\, his latest body of work delves deep into the realm of abstraction as the artist explores capabilities of medium and mind. Influencing the artist’s conceptual root is both internal discourse—an ongoing attempt to understand himself within a shifting and uncertain world through the act of painting—as well as his Black American heritage. Verdell is a painter based in Detroit. Originally from Long Beach\, California\, he moved to Ohio as a teenager and received a BFA from Bowling Green State University in 2018. He has been awarded residencies at Black Rock Senegal\, Dakar\, Senegal\, and the Macedonia Institute\, Chatham\, New York. His work has been included in exhibitions at The Armory Show\, New York; Hurst Contemporary\, London; and the Dakar Biennale\, Dakar\, Senegal\, among others. Verdell’s work is held in the collections of the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University\, East Lansing\, Michigan\, and Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse\, Cleveland\, Ohio\, among others. OPENING NIGHT / Friday\, March 13 Member & Sponsor Preview: 5-6 pm Public Reception: 6-8 pm Remarks: 6:30 pm CLOSING RECEPTION / Saturday\, June 6 4-6p – Light Refreshments and a final chance to view the exhibition. This exhibition is one of three concurrent exhibitions of new and recent work by Detroit-based artists\, curated by Heather Jones\, and presented to spark dialogue around the art and artists of our time
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/paul-verdell-tabernacle/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jason REVOK: Mutually Exclusive
DESCRIPTION:The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present new paintings by Jason REVOK. Self-taught\, REVOK is known for pushing creative boundaries that began in the street. Although his story begins with graffiti\, the artist has spent the last decade focusing on his studio practice and the evolution of process and concept. Refusing to be limited by his early recognition\, REVOK allows only certain elements from graffiti culture to transition to his contemporary work—modest materials and industrial tools\, ingenuity\, his name—but his proclivity towards minimalism and post-painterly abstraction has become the driving force behind his practice. Examining the question of authorship from start to finish\, REVOK has developed systematic yet imperfect tools to carry out his vision and has created a number of unmistakable bodies of work. His bold\, balanced\, geometry is heightened by the personal and imperfect sleight of the human hand. REVOK grew up in Southern California and is based in Detroit. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit; the Museum of Contemporary Art\, Los Angeles; and the Pasadena Museum of California Art\, as well as in galleries and special projects in New York\, Los Angeles\, Detroit\, and Dubai. His work is held in important private collections worldwide. OPENING NIGHT / Friday\, March 13 Member & Sponsor Preview: 5-6 pm Public Reception: 6-8 pm Remarks: 6:30 pm CLOSING RECEPTION / Saturday\, June 6 4-6p – Light Refreshments and a final chance to view the exhibition. This exhibition is one of three concurrent exhibitions of new and recent work by Detroit-based artists\, curated by Heather Jones\, and presented to spark dialogue around the art and artists of our time.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/jason-revok-mutually-exclusive/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tony Foster\, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Tony Foster\, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective\nFebruary 21–May 17\, 2026\, Gallery 120 \nBetween 2007 and 2025\, Tony Foster embarked on his 19th Journey\, building it around a profound and layered theme: time. Across this body of work\, he investigates how time shapes the land—from the quick shifts of light and weather\, to the slow rhythms of seasons\, to the immense scales of biological and geological transformation. As Foster explains\, his aim is “to draw attention to the unseen forces that create place.” \nExploring Time brings together a remarkable series of watercolor diaries that capture nature in motion. His paintings reveal signs of change on multiple fronts: geological upheavals\, biological cycles and the marks left by human activity. With a discerning eye\, Foster records not only nature’s strength and resilience but also its vulnerability\, even in landscapes once dominated by industry and later reclaimed. \nIn a world where environmental change is often conveyed through striking images of global warming\, Foster offers a different perspective\, one that considers Earth’s continual evolution and the visible traces of time’s passage. Organized into four themes: geological\, biological\, human and the fleeting\, this exhibition invites viewers to engage with time at every scale\, from the span of a moment to the stretch of millennia\, while reflecting on the enduring impact of human presence.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/tony-foster-exploring-time-a-painters-perspective/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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SUMMARY:Temporary Exhibit: Ordinary Lives
DESCRIPTION:“Ordinary Lives imagines Palestinian existence as an unbroken continuum—a lineage of care\, memory\, and everyday beauty that stretches from ancient ritual to the present moment. Across the gallery\, Mona Gazala’s photographic works and George Harb’s intimate family archive come together to affirm that Palestinian life is shaped not solely by survival\, but by an enduring inheritance of joy\, dignity\, and deep interior worlds. \n \nIn Gazala’s images\, ancestral echoes surface through gestures and objects that bridge archaeology and lived experience. Portraits that invoke ancient forms of veneration and photographs that draw on the quiet symbolism of archaeological fragments work in concert to honor the overlooked\, the ordinary\, and the deeply rooted. Whether reimagining the visual language of early ancestral practices or elevating humble shards as vessels of story\, these works collectively underscore a truth that stretches across millennia: what persists is reverence—reverence for family\, land\, and the accumulated layers of Palestinian life. \n \nThese themes resonate through the collage of George Harb’s archival videos and photographs spanning the diaspora\, Ramallah\, Jerusalem\, and greater Palestine. His extensive family documentation—childhood scenes\, celebrations\, rites of passage\, and landscapes of home—reveals generations living with tenderness\, intuition\, and grounded connection. It offers a glimpse of Palestinian joy and interiority\, sustained independently of external forces and carried forward despite trauma. \n \nTogether\, Gazala’s contemporary works and Harb’s historical archive form a unified narrative of continuity: a testament to the ancient and ongoing pulse of Palestinian life. Their stories—rooted in ritual\, memory\, everyday gestures\, and deep familial ties—assert that Palestinian presence has never been broken.”
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/temporary-exhibit-ordinary-lives/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:The International Peace Museum\, 10 N. Ludlow St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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