Downtown Dayton Partnership

Twist & Shout: The Music Of The Beatles
2025-03-08 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
TWIST & SHOUT celebrates The Beatles in America, beginning with their 1964 appearance on the “Ed Sullivan Show” and following their journey to the Shea Stadium and Hollywood Bowl appearances that brought Beatlemania and the British invasion into the hearts of Americans everywhere. Enjoy a night of early hits like “She Loves You,” “I Want to Hold Your Hand,” “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “A Hard Day’s Night,” “Ticket to Ride,” “Yesterday,” and many more!

Forbidden Broadway: Merrily We Stole A Song
2025-03-08 20:00 (America/New_York) | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
From Frozen to Phantom to Wicked, this all-new fall-down funny, satirical roast of over 30 Broadway hits features outrageous costumes, silly spoofs of the songs you know by heart and madcap impressions by a stellar cast! Newer spoofs include Hamilton, Eddie Redmayne in Cabaret, Audra MacDonald in Gypsy, and The Outsiders. It’s never been more fun poking fun at your favorite musicals and stars! A New York sensation for 35 years, a talented quintet of comic chameleons throw out pointed parodies at a dizzying pace. Whether you are a seasoned theatregoer or new to it all, the Tony Award® winning FORBIDDEN BROADWAY is your one-stop ticket to non-stop laughs: a hip and fresh view of theatre’s tried and true that will leave you begging for more! The New York Times made FORBIDDEN BROADWAY a “Critics Pick” calling it “The Best Edition of FORBIDDEN BROADWAY in recent memory!”
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY is the recipient of a Special Tony Award®, an Obie Award, the Outer Critics Circle Award and the Drama Desk Award for Best Off Broadway Musical, and a for 2013 Drama Desk Award nomination for its edition, Forbidden Broadway: Alive and Kicking!

Moss Wall Art Workshop
2025-03-09 16:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Now and Zen DIY Studio, 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Transform your space with your very own piece of natural wall art! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll use an array of preserved moss and natural elements to design a one-of-a-kind creation. BYOB: Bring your favorite drink to sip while you create! Includes: Your choice of an 8″ square or 10″ round wood frame or a 5″ x 7″ tabletop or hanging frame A variety of preserved mosses and natural accents, step-by-step guidance to bring your vision to life and take-home boxing to transport your masterpiece safely.

Discovery: Mister C Live Vol. 1 – Air Is Everywhere
2025-03-11 09:30, 2025-03-11 11:30 (America/New_York) | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Are you ready for some hair-raising science, toe-tapping music, and mind-blowing media? Join Mister C for an amazing day of learning in the lab as he explores all things air! Mister C is no stranger to finding exciting and engaging ways to explore STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) in our everyday lives. Liquid nitrogen, T-shirt cannons, toilet paper and ping pong ball launchers plus much more in this STEAM powered show! Mister C is a 20+ year educator whose sole mission is to transform how everyone feels and thinks about learning. Students and teachers will be amazed with this fun and educational series as Mister C uses humor, media, and the engineering design process to make the ordinary EXTRAordinary!

Trivia Tuesday
2025-03-11 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!

Susan B. Byrnes: Lightness and Weight
2025-03-12 | 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
