Polar Bear Express
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Ice Skating
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesSheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton. ...
RESILIENCE
Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OHResilience opens at the Edward A. Dixon Gallery on February 5th featuring several local artists ranging from a University Student ...
Sandra Aska, Andy Holliday, & Paul Rienzo Exhibits
Galleries at Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OHThe Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present works by Sandra Aska, Andy Holliday, and Paul Rienzo in ...
Temporary Exhibit: Ordinary Lives
The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH“Ordinary Lives imagines Palestinian existence as an unbroken continuum—a lineage of care, memory, and everyday beauty that stretches from ancient ritual ...
Gretchen Durst Jacobs: What the Body Carries
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesGretchen Durst Jacobs: What the Body Carries February 4 – 28, 2026 Opening Reception: February 4, 6 – 8 pm Closing ...
Tony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesTony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective February 21–May 17, 2026, Gallery 120 Between 2007 and 2025, Tony Foster embarked on ...
Celebrate Black History Month
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USACelebrate Black History Month. Visit with the National Park Service (NPS) and learn about Charles Young, a Buffalo Solider who ...
Oscar Shorts 2026 Animation
THE NEON , United StatesWe're delighted to once again bring all the Oscar nominees for "Best Animated Short Film" (plus one additional film that ...
Space Three Glow Up
Space Three 39 S. St. Clair St., Dayton, OHCelebrate self-love this Valentine’s season with a nourishing Self-Care & Glow experience designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and ...
Saturday Art Workshops
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHSaturday Art Workshops for Kindergarten-12th Grade and Adults. Each month explore a different art medium (Clay, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Mosaics, ...
Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop
Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OHJoin us for a splash of creativity as you craft your very own whimsical floating jellyfish terrarium! Pick from a ...
Living Legacy: The Permanent Collection of The Dayton Society of Artists
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United StatesFounded in 1938, the Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) has been a vital part of the Miami Valley’s cultural landscape ...
Midwinter Break
THE NEON , United StatesLongtime retired couple Stella and Gerry realize that their relationship has reached a crossroads while on holiday in Amsterdam. After ...
Buckeye Wedding Expo
Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OHEngagement season is in full bloom, and the Buckeye Wedding Expo is set to fill the historic Dayton Arcade with ...
Screening of “Trail Markers”
The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHJoin us on February 21 at 2 pm for a screening of Mona Gazala’s documentary film, “Trail Markers.” Part artist ...
Jazz and Funk Legacies in the Gem City
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHElectric Soul: Jazz & Funk — Legacies in the Gem City Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music, culture, ...
Oscar Shorts 2026 Live Action
THE NEON , United StatesOverview All five Oscar nominees for "Best Live Action Short Film" will head to THE NEON starting Feb. 20. Here ...
Midwinter Break
THE NEON , United StatesLongtime retired couple Stella and Gerry realize that their relationship has reached a crossroads while on holiday in Amsterdam. After ...
Midwinter Break
THE NEON , United StatesLongtime retired couple Stella and Gerry realize that their relationship has reached a crossroads while on holiday in Amsterdam. After ...