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SUMMARY:Ice Skating
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/ice-skating-2/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Polar Bear Express
DESCRIPTION:Book a ride on the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the fest streets of Dayton and to the best bars and restaurants. Reservations required. pedalwagon.com/dayton
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/polar-bear-express-2/2026-02-02/
LOCATION:Downtown Dayton
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SUMMARY:The Princess Bride Movie Party
DESCRIPTION:Get cozy with an evening of of music\, food\, trivia\, and Dayton Dinner Theater’s famous interactive movie experience with a feel-good favorite: The Princess Bride! Themed Food: Our famous Fezzik’s Beef stew and noodles\, boulder throwing meatballs\, electric eel green beans\, Pirate’s Gold scalloped potatoes\, fire swamp salsa\, salad\, chips of insanity\, butter cup corn souffle\, butter cup butterscotch cookies Themed Drinks: TBD… perhaps the… As You Wish… Vodka\, peach schnapps\, lime juice and sprite Butter Cup – Vanilla vodka\, amaretto\, kettle corn simple syrup and ginger beer $5 Florin Beer Special- Heineken Themed Attire: You can be a Prince\, a Pirate\, a Princess\, a Pauper\, a Giant\, or a Swordsman…. and… If you dress up as a ROUS\, we may give you extra cheese. Themed Musice for Name that Tune *Drink and food menu items subject to change HOW TO GO? Feb 1\, 2026\, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM The Brightside\, 905 E 3rd St\, Dayton\, OH Doors open at 5:45 – Food and live music is available from 6-7 pm – Movie starts at 7 pm. A short intermission for dessert and trivia will start at 8 pm – Movie ends around 9:15 pm. Alcoholic drinks available for purchase Tickets $38 – Get tickets here: https://www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/the-princess-bride-movie-party-2 Table reservations only for parties of 6 or more\, otherwise we have open seating. For table reservations or other questions\, please email Daytondinnertheater@gmail.com
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/the-princess-bride-movie-party/
LOCATION:The Brightside\, 905 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T150000
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SUMMARY:Mary Jane
DESCRIPTION:As her young son battles chronic illness\, Mary Jane holds chaos at bay with stubborn hope\, quiet strength\, and a shared fragile faith. The devoted mother leans on an unexpected community of women and discovers that even in the darkest nights\, the stars are still there to guide her home. \nMary Jane is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nRuntime:  90 minutes (No Intermission)
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/mary-jane/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:Dayton Theatre Guild\, 430 Wayne Avenue\, Dayton\, OH\, 45410\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164739
CREATED:20260129T144003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T144003Z
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SUMMARY:Filmmaker Bob Poole: In The Footsteps Of Giants
DESCRIPTION:Join Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Bob Poole for a breathtaking journey into the world of elephants. Raised in Kenya\, Bob has spent a lifetime filming and following these intelligent giants\, across Africa and Asia. With stunning footage from his latest projects – including research on elephant communication – Bob shares incredible stories from the field. Having spent the good part of a decade working with aggressive elephants traumatized by war\, Bob has experienced it all\, from having his vehicle crushed to embedding with rangers. Because Bob has frequently worked alongside his sister\, Dr. Joyce Poole\, the world’s leading expert on elephant communication\, he understands elephant behavior through their gestures and vocalizations. Bob has witnessed the full spectrum of elephant life\, filming births\, matings\, and battles. After decades of experience working with National Geographic\, BBC\, and PBS\, Bob brings audiences face-to-face with the world’s most extraordinary land animals.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/filmmaker-bob-poole-in-the-footsteps-of-giants/
LOCATION:Victoria Theatre\, 138 N. Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T160000
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SUMMARY:Paint-A-Park
DESCRIPTION:Part of Paint-A-Park series \nPaint-A-Park\n2:00pm – 4:00pm \nAGE: All ages | FREE\n\nRiverscape is a wonderful setting to explore and when you add art\, skating\, and hot cocoa to the mix\, it becomes magical. Come join us to make art and enjoy the wintery scenery! Supplies will be loaned on site for you to create with and at the end of the program all participants will be given the opportunity to share their art work on our digital gallery. Weather Dependent. \nCreate a work of art inspired by nature. Art supplies available to borrow or bring your own.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/paint-a-park/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T170000
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SUMMARY:Picture Perfect
DESCRIPTION:Part of MetroParks Ice Rink Family Skate Days series \nPicture Perfect\n1:00pm – 5:00pm \nAGE: All ages | $10.00 | Financial Assistance\n\nReady to paint the town with friends and family? Join us at the MetroParks Ice Rink for a day of creative fun! Skate to your favorite family-friendly hits\, grab some hot chocolate\, and borrow some FREE art supplies to make your own masterpiece courtesy of Paint-a-Park. Weather Dependent. \nGuests are encouraged to participate in family activities including a featured theme table\, coloring pages\, scavenger hunt\, and Penguin Toss. The Penguin Toss is free to all skaters and takes place at approximately 3pm. Participants will receive a penguin to toss onto the ice\, and whoever lands their penguin closest to the target will receive one of three prizes. \nSkaters are welcome to relax in one of several warming areas\, including a heated comfort tent containing games and seating. The RiverScape Cafe will also be open\, offering a variety of food and drinks (including our delicious hot cocoa!) for purchase. Admission is $7\, Skate Rental is $3\, and there are a limited number of skate helpers available for free. Visitors receive a 75% discount – $1.75 admission and $0.75 skate rental – on admission and skate rental by presenting either a SNAP/EBT or Access to Nature card at the Rental Office. This discount is made possible by Five Rivers MetroParks’ Access to Nature financial assistance program\, supported by the Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/picture-perfect/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T122000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T125000
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SUMMARY:Learn to Ice Skate! Teen/Adult Course
DESCRIPTION:Learn to Ice Skate! Teen/Adult Course\n12:20pm – 12:50pm \nAGE: 14 and up | $50.00 | Financial Assistance\nWant to learn the basics of ice skating? We’ve got you covered with these lessons! Our instructor will teach you key skills including skating forward and backward edges on a circle\, three-turns\, backward stops\, bunny hops\, lunges\, and front and back crossovers. The registration fee includes use of skates and lessons on 2/1\, 2/8\, and 2/15\, which we ask that you arrive 15 minutes early for each day. Makeup lessons will be held 2/22. Weather Dependent.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/learn-to-ice-skate-teen-adult-course-4/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T114000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T121000
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SUMMARY:Learn to Ice Skate! Youth Course
DESCRIPTION:Learn to Ice Skate! Youth Course\n11:40am – 12:10pm \nAGE: 9-13 | $50.00 | Financial Assistance\nWant to learn the basics of ice skating? We’ve got you covered with these lessons! Our instructor will teach you key skills including skating forward and backward edges on a circle\, three-turns\, backward stops\, bunny hops\, lunges\, and front and back crossovers. The registration fee includes use of skates and lessons on 2/1\, 2/8\, and 2/15\, which we ask that you arrive 15 minutes early for each day. Makeup lessons will be held 2/22. Weather Dependent.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/learn-to-ice-skate-youth-course-4/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T113000
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SUMMARY:Learn to Ice Skate! Children’s Course
DESCRIPTION:Learn to Ice Skate! Children’s Course\n11:00am – 11:30am \nAGE: 5-8 | $50.00 | Financial Assistance\nWant to learn the basics of ice skating? We’ve got you covered with these lessons! Our instructor will teach you key skills including skating forward and backward edges on a circle\, three-turns\, backward stops\, bunny hops\, lunges\, and front and back crossovers. The registration fee includes use of skates and lessons on 2/1\, 2/8\, and 2/15\, which we ask that you arrive 15 minutes early for each day. Makeup lessons will be held 2/22. Weather Dependent.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/learn-to-ice-skate-childrens-course-5/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T163000
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SUMMARY:Ohayocon
DESCRIPTION:Ohayocon\, one of the Midwest’s largest anime\, gaming\, and pop culture conventions\, announces its return to Dayton\, Ohio\, for the three-day event at the Dayton Convention Center! Attendees can look forward to the return of signature events such as Cosplay Expo\, Foam Sword Fighting\, Gaming\, Ohayocon Fantasy Ball and more! The convention will feature enhanced theater experiences\, including an elevated stage and improved lighting to provide better viewing for events such as the Cosplay Expo\, Guest D&D game and panels. Ohayocon is thrilled to reveal this year’s lineup of incredible guests\, some making rare Midwest appearances! The convention will also host two special show reunions: the cast of “The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy” and an “Invader Zim” 25th-anniversary reunion Event Details: When: Jan. 30 – Feb. 1\, 2026 Where: Dayton Convention Center: 22 East Fifth Street Dayton\, OH 45402 This year’s event promises an unforgettable weekend. It’s the perfect gift for any anime\, gaming\, or pop culture fan!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/ohayocon/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:Dayton Convention Center\, 22 East 5th Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTSTAMP:20260403T164739
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SUMMARY:Ice Skating
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/ice-skating-2/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTSTAMP:20260403T164739
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SUMMARY:Polar Bear Express
DESCRIPTION:Book a ride on the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the fest streets of Dayton and to the best bars and restaurants. Reservations required. pedalwagon.com/dayton
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/polar-bear-express-2/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:Downtown Dayton
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTSTAMP:20260403T164739
CREATED:20250528T121344Z
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SUMMARY:Vinyl Vinyl Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Sunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records\, we’ll play ’em
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/vinyl-vinyl-sundays/2026-02-01/
LOCATION:The Barrel House\, 417 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164739
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T144808Z
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SUMMARY:Mary Jane
DESCRIPTION:As her young son battles chronic illness\, Mary Jane holds chaos at bay with stubborn hope\, quiet strength\, and a shared fragile faith. The devoted mother leans on an unexpected community of women and discovers that even in the darkest nights\, the stars are still there to guide her home. \nMary Jane is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French\, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com \nRuntime:  90 minutes (No Intermission)
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/mary-jane/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Dayton Theatre Guild\, 430 Wayne Avenue\, Dayton\, OH\, 45410\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T193000
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SUMMARY:Shostakovich 5 & Festive
DESCRIPTION:Maestro Harada leads an exuberant program that reflects his own journey from Japan to Russia\, where he mastered the art of conducting. Akutagawa’s “Prima Sinfonia” ignites with rhythmic energy\, bold brass\, and striking contrasts\, channeling the spirit of his Russian contemporaries. Shostakovich’s jubilant “Festive Overture” and deeply powerful “Fifth Symphony” bookend the concert\, culminating in an unforgettable evening of sweeping emotion and vibrant sound.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/shostakovich-5-festive/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center\, 1 West Second Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164739
CREATED:20251203T132419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T132419Z
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SUMMARY:Dayton Battle of the Bands – Week 1 (Alternative / Rock)
DESCRIPTION:Dayton Battle of the Bands – Week 1 (Alternative / Rock)  DAYTON BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2026 KICKS OFF! Week 1: Alternative & Rock Night Thursday\, January 15\, 2026 | The Brightside We’re opening the 2026 season with an electrifying lineup of original\, local Alternative & Rock bands\, featuring:  ACE SLITE  CHERRY YUM YUM  OBSCURED  SOCKS Never heard of these bands? That’s the magic! DBOTB is all about discovering new music and supporting emerging talent. Every in-person ticket buyer gets one vote to help choose the winner.   The winning band from this round secures a spot in the Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale — plus additional prizes!  Event Details:  The Brightside (905 E 3rd St\, Dayton)  Doors: 6:30pm  Show: 7:15pm – 9:45pm  Winner Announced: approx. 10:15pm  Please arrive on time so you don’t miss any of the performances!  Tickets: $10 advance / $15 at the door LINK: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/dayton-battle-of-the-bands-week-1-alternative-rock-2026-01-15-the-brightside-music-event-venue-dayton-703897 Advance tickets strongly recommended. Your ticket purchase helps cover production costs and prizes. Thank you for supporting original Dayton music!  Important Notes:  Didn’t receive your ticket email? Check your Spam/Junk folder. If you see the charge on your card\, you’re on the list.  All ages welcome! Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.  Free parking on both sides of the building.  No backpacks\, no outside beverages\, and no weapons allowed.  No food truck is currently planned\, but outside food is allowed (within reason). We highly recommend ordering from Tony & Pete’s\, down the street on 3rd St.  General Admission. Seating is not guaranteed\, though we do our best to accommodate everyone.  Full bar available\, including NA options. No outside drinks permitted.  Tickets are non-refundable. Can’t make it? Transfer them to a friend or consider your purchase a donation to supporting new\, original music in Dayton.  Weather Note: If roads are unsafe\, a reschedule date will be announced. See you at Week 1 as we launch another unforgettable season of local music discovery! 
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/dayton-battle-of-the-bands-week-1-alternative-rock/
LOCATION:The Brightside\, 905 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T190000
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SUMMARY:Dusty Slay: The Neighborhood Guy Tour
DESCRIPTION:You can take the boy out of the trailer park\, but you can’t take the trailer park out of the boy… stand-up comedian Dusty Slay grew up on Lot 8 of a mobile home neighborhood in Opelika\, Alabama\, with a love for both classic country and rock and a career history peppered with jobs like waiting tables and selling pesticides. Now the Alabama native with the “We’re having a Good Time” attitude is hitting cities all across the country playing comedy clubs and selling out theaters filled with fans eager to imitate his signature wave. \nThe trucker hat\, long hair and mustache\, flannel shirt and oversized glasses aren’t affectations to cultivate a stage persona as the B-side of a 1970s Bob Seger track — it’s just Dusty. As a young boy\, growing up in a trailer park\, Dusty never felt like he was poor. He didn’t even know folks were better off than him until he went to school and was the only kid whose home address said “Lot 8 Moore’s Trailer Park.” In his comedy he reflects\, “We never felt poor\, we just didn’t have everything growing up. Like instead of ice cream\, my mom would just pour milk into a bowl and then she’d call us in the room and say ‘welp\, you’re too late!’” Raised by a single mother with two daughters from a previous marriage\, Dusty’s unique family home was never lacking for warmth or love. His father\, always present in his life from the very beginning\, made sure to show him the simple joys of boyhood adventure. “We never had real pets growing up\, we just had prisoners of nature. A dog would wander up\, we’d chain it to a tree. Now he’s ours.” \nAs he came of age and started joining the workforce\, Dusty had many jobs. He had multiple stints as a dishwasher and waiter at restaurants and food chains like Papa John’s\, Jim Bob’s Chicken Fingers as well as a couple tours with Western Sizzlin’ and the historic Hyman’s Seafood. He spent eight years as a pesticide salesman selling to hardware chains like Lowe’s and Home Depot. “A lot of people would come up to me and ask weird questions like\, we want something that’s gonna kill the insects but not harm the environment. I’d say well\, ‘How bout a shoe.’ Cause I’m selling pesticides here.” In 2001\, Dusty bought back his childhood home\, the trailer that he grew up in. At this time he made plans to join the army\, but an untimely arrest for marijuana possession disrupted those plans. Later that September terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York and months after the country was at war. “Everything happens for a reason\,” says Dusty. After a few years of improv classes\, in 2008 Dusty was inspired to try his hand at stand-up comedy where he found his true calling. He won the Charleston Comedy Competition and was named Charleston City Paper’s Stand-Up Comedian of the year in his then hometown two years in a row. In 2014 he made the move to Nashville and made comedy a full-time gig touring comedy clubs all across the country. \nThe Nashville scene welcomed Dusty with open arms and at age 36\, Slay became the youngest comedian at the time to ever perform on the legendary Grand Ole Opry stage. To date he’s logged dozens of appearances in front of “his people” on the historic stage in the last few years fully embedding himself in the country music scene and having been asked to host some of the biggest events across the subculture\, including Hangover Fest at the ACMs in Las Vegas in 2022 and CMA Fest’s Forever Country Stage with the likes of Scotty McCreery\, Dustin Lynch\, Lainey Wilson\, and some of the most iconic names in the genre. \nIt wasn’t long before his comedy caught the attention of “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon” where he’s since performed six unforgettable late-night sets\, firmly establishing himself as a crowd favorite and bona fide star on the silver screen. His breakout performances launched him into the Netflix family featuring as one of six comics in season 3 of “The Stand Ups\,” highlighting the brightest new comedians at the top of their game in 30-minute stand-up comedy formats. Dusty made his solo Netflix debut January 2024 with his first one-hour special “Workin’ Man\,” celebrating his many years as a “road dog” comic\, and the material he’s honed and crafted\, reflecting on his trailer park upbringing\, the hilarious nuance of hourly shift work and the amusing idiosyncrasies of everyday life. \n“Workin’ Man\,” opened to tremendous success on the Netflix platform paving the way for partnerships and collaborations with iconic brands like Cracker Barrel\, Lugz\, and Field & Stream. Appearances on “Hollywood Squares” with Drew Barrymore as well as trending podcasts like “This Past Weekend With Theo Von\,” and “Kill Tony” have continue to raise Dusty’s profile from Nashville legend to mainstream comedy hero. In the summer of ’25\, Dusty released his latest Netflix special “Wet Heat\,” a love letter to the South sharing his experiences traveling the country and getting into mischief in the hot and muggy regions he’s always called home. \nPresented by Dayton Live and Outback Presents.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/dusty-slay-the-neighborhood-guy-tour/
LOCATION:Victoria Theatre\, 138 N. Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Desert Vibes Terrarium Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Desert Vibes Terrarium – Desert Textures – Hardy Beauty Inspired by the quiet beauty of desert landscapes\, this workshop invites you to design a tranquil terrarium using cacti\, succulents\, statement stones\, and thoughtfully chosen embellishments. The result is an aesthetically calming\, low-maintenance piece that blends natural texture with modern simplicity. You’ll enjoy this easy to care for terrarium for years to come Workshop includes all materials to complete this project; 8″ round glass vessel\, up to 4 succulents/cacti\, soil\, sand and embellishments. Take home boxing and care information are also included. Our knowledgeable studio assistants will assist you in creating a personal piece you’ll be proud of! Complimentary beverages provided. This registration is non-refundable\, but fee may be used toward future workshops.  Participants can register for one of two workshop time slots: From 12-1pm or from 2-3pm. $48. https://www.shopnowandzen.com/open-workshop
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/desert-vibes-terrarium-workshop/2026-01-31/2/
LOCATION:Now and Zen DIY Studio\, 121 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T170000
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SUMMARY:Author Heather Veley Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we host local poet and author Heather Veley as she slings and signs her books!\nFormer resident of Dayton\, Heather Veley is an Ohio author who’s been publishing on Amazon since 2021.\nShe’s written several poetry books as well as two short story books and an ongoing comic book series.\n1-5pm\, January 31st.\nNo cover\, just vibes.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/author-heather-veley-pop-up/
LOCATION:The Barrel House\, 417 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T130000
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SUMMARY:Desert Vibes Terrarium Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Desert Vibes Terrarium – Desert Textures – Hardy Beauty Inspired by the quiet beauty of desert landscapes\, this workshop invites you to design a tranquil terrarium using cacti\, succulents\, statement stones\, and thoughtfully chosen embellishments. The result is an aesthetically calming\, low-maintenance piece that blends natural texture with modern simplicity. You’ll enjoy this easy to care for terrarium for years to come Workshop includes all materials to complete this project; 8″ round glass vessel\, up to 4 succulents/cacti\, soil\, sand and embellishments. Take home boxing and care information are also included. Our knowledgeable studio assistants will assist you in creating a personal piece you’ll be proud of! Complimentary beverages provided. This registration is non-refundable\, but fee may be used toward future workshops.  Participants can register for one of two workshop time slots: From 12-1pm or from 2-3pm. $48. https://www.shopnowandzen.com/open-workshop
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/desert-vibes-terrarium-workshop/2026-01-31/1/
LOCATION:Now and Zen DIY Studio\, 121 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164739
CREATED:20250924T115316Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Art Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Saturday Art Workshops for Kindergarten-12th Grade and Adults. Each month explore a different art medium (Clay\, Painting\, Printmaking\, Sculpture\, Mosaics\, Drawing\, Photography\, in a different theme/artistic style (K-12th grade). For Adults classes in Mosaics\, Stained Glass\, and Glassblowing. Saturday Classes run from September 2025-May 2026.  11:00am-1:00pm. Call for Costs.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/saturday-art-workshops/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:K12 Gallery & TEJAS\, 341 S. Jefferson St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164739
CREATED:20260105T154855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T154855Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Yoga – Arcade Arts & Wellness
DESCRIPTION:FREE Rotunda yoga classes return to the Arcade in early 2026 as part of our ongoing Arcade Arts & Wellness series. Yoga Flow with Tori Reynolds of Speakeasy Yoga The Arcade’s Rotunda\, 35 W. Fourth St. Saturday\, January 3 – 10 to 11:00 AM  Saturday\, January 31 – 10 to 11:00 AM  Saturday\, March 7 – 10 to 11:00 AM  FREE and open to all but participating in yoga may require Eventbrite pre-registration and on-site waivers. After your practice ends\, plan to grab brunch at Lucho\, Table 33\, the Garden Grille & Bar at the Hilton Garden Inn\, or the 6888 Kitchen Incubator! Series Presented by: The Contemporary Dayton\, Friends of the Dayton Arcade\, and The Hub Powered by PNC
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/free-yoga-arcade-arts-wellness-3/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Dayton Arcade\, 35 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164739
CREATED:20260121T202357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T202357Z
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SUMMARY:Ohayocon
DESCRIPTION:Ohayocon\, one of the Midwest’s largest anime\, gaming\, and pop culture conventions\, announces its return to Dayton\, Ohio\, for the three-day event at the Dayton Convention Center! Attendees can look forward to the return of signature events such as Cosplay Expo\, Foam Sword Fighting\, Gaming\, Ohayocon Fantasy Ball and more! The convention will feature enhanced theater experiences\, including an elevated stage and improved lighting to provide better viewing for events such as the Cosplay Expo\, Guest D&D game and panels. Ohayocon is thrilled to reveal this year’s lineup of incredible guests\, some making rare Midwest appearances! The convention will also host two special show reunions: the cast of “The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy” and an “Invader Zim” 25th-anniversary reunion Event Details: When: Jan. 30 – Feb. 1\, 2026 Where: Dayton Convention Center: 22 East Fifth Street Dayton\, OH 45402 This year’s event promises an unforgettable weekend. It’s the perfect gift for any anime\, gaming\, or pop culture fan!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/ohayocon/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Dayton Convention Center\, 22 East 5th Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164739
CREATED:20260112T133928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T133928Z
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SUMMARY:Arcade Commons
DESCRIPTION:Arcade Commons is a vibrant\, community-focused event series designed to bring together art\, wellness\, and local retail under one historic roof. Hosted inside the Dayton Arcade\, this event transforms the North Arcade into a marketplace featuring pop-up vendors\, creative activations\, and wellness experiences. • What to Expect: • Shopping at local retail pop-ups and artisan goods from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM • Yoga in the Rotunda from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Space is very limited! Register HERE! https://www.arcadedayton.com/index.php/event/arcade-commons-january/  • Message on a Bottle activity at Pink Moon Goods from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM • Interactive art installations at The Contemporary Dayton from 11:00 AM through 6:00 PM • Brunch offerings at Table 33\, Lucho\, 6888 Kitchen\, and The Garden Grille & Bar Arcade Commons is your chance to shop local\, connect with community\, and experience the unique energy of the Dayton Arcade!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/arcade-commons/
LOCATION:Dayton Arcade\, 35 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
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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/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:The International Peace Museum\, 10 N. Ludlow St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:Dan Cleary: Five Views of Ohio
DESCRIPTION:Dan Cleary: Five Views of Ohio January 7-31\, 2025 Opening Reception: Jan 7\, 2026 Closing Reception: Jan 31\, 2026 Dan Cleary: Five Views of Ohio features work from the Dayton-based photographer’s ongoing Ohio Landscape series\, in which he turns his lens toward the places that shape daily life across the region. For years\, he has traveled throughout Ohio’s cities\, rivers\, and countryside\, capturing scenes that reveal the quiet rhythms of a landscape both familiar and constantly shifting. In these five photographs\, Cleary explores his connection to home through light\, water\, and motion—moving from the still surface of a backwater stream to the rush of a downtown river or streetcar. Cleary is drawn to the moments when nature and the built environment meet: reflections that ripple across moving water\, light that bends along a city street\, ordinary places that transform for an instant into something newly seen. His images invite viewers to recognize these in-between spaces in their own surroundings\, where history\, community\, and landscape intersect. Through this series\, Cleary offers a meditation on the layered beauty of everyday Ohio and the fleeting\, sacred moments found along the paths people travel each day.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/dan-cleary-five-views-of-ohio/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
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SUMMARY:Jason Cytacki\, Haley Prestifilippo\, and Yoshiko Shimano Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present “Knickknacks” by Jason Cytacki and Haley Prestifilippo in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery along with “Lasting Memories” by Yoshiko Shimano in the Works on Paper Gallery. Cytacki’s work critically examines the American mythological landscape\, particularly suburban life\, through his paintings. He utilizes tenuous\, anxious humor\, and unexpected juxtapositions to question the underlying narratives that shape our shared identity\, asking the question: “Is this all there is?” Prestifilippo explores the way histories adhere to physical forms\, layering and ossifying into material residue of experience. Her detailed drawings of personally precious objects are woven with her hair collected post-partum. Viewers are invited to consider the stories embedded within both her works and outside objects such as a tree’s rings\, holding the history of its growth. Shimano utilizes the traditions of her Japanese heritage through printmaking to express the depth of beauty that can come through the complexities of the human experience. “Lasting Memories” aims to keep record of her friends’ life stories as they live to the fullest despite old age\, memory loss\, and eventually death. There will be a virtual artist talk via Zoom on January 30\, 2026\, at 12pm. Visit www.sinclair.edu/artgalleries for details. The exhibitions will be on display from January 5 – February 2\, 2026. Galleries are located on the fourth floor of building 13 (located at West Fifth and Perry Streets). The galleries are free and open to the public from 8am–6pm Monday–Friday and 9am–12pm Saturdays. Free and accessible parking is located in Parking Lot K.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/jason-cytacki-haley-prestifilippo-and-yoshiko-shimano-exhibit/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Galleries at Sinclair College\, 444 W. Third St.\, Bldg. 13\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Being Seen
DESCRIPTION:Dayton Metro Library will host Brian Mathus and his exhibit Being Seen in The 2nd Floor Gallery of the Main Library from Friday\, January 2\, through Saturday\, January 31. \n  \nMathus paints with “emotional clarity” on canvas\, wood\, and paper. He uses graphite and Conte crayon to “draw interwoven relationships between meaning with composition and color\,” according to his artist statement. \n  \n“Using acrylic and oil paint\, I create an atmosphere that shapes meaning through composition and color\,” said Mathus. He builds metaphors layer by layer until a piece reaches the ecstatic and the sublime\, integrating Fauvism\, Cubism\, Abstract Expressionism\, and African art into his unique language. \n  \nFor more information\, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org/Exhibits or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/exhibit-being-seen/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:Dayton Metro Library – Main Library\, 215 E. Third Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20260403T164739
CREATED:20251126T141431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T212154Z
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SUMMARY:Ice Skating
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/ice-skating-2/2026-01-31/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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