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SUMMARY:Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Open Mic Night – sign up online\, then show up and show out.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/open-mic-night/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:The Barrel House\, 417 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cult Movie Night – Bride of Chucky
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n“Cult Movie Night returns in 2026 with an Anti-Valentines Day edition with a screening of the classic romance BRIDE OF CHUCKY. Jennifer Tilly steals the show as the equally insane wife of Chucky who then gets reincarnated as a doll herself\, creating the iconic & beloved Tiffany Valentine character. A late 90’s metal soundtrack\, inventive kills\, tons of great one liners\, and an outlaw love story with even a little doll nudity makes this movie a 90’s time-capsule and very fun on the big screen.\nAlso having its world premiere will be the short film LOVE\, MIKE from Dayton filmmaker Issac Ingle. A night of Chuckies\, Tiffanies\, & retro trailers for the hater in you this holiday season. Plus a sneak peak at our next Cult Movie Night.\nRated R. Thursday\, February 19th at 7:30 PM – Tickets are $13
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/cult-movie-night-bride-of-chucky/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Workshop – Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey
DESCRIPTION:Our artist-led workshops are designed to make community connections between our guests\, local artists\, and The Dayton Art Institute through conversation and artmaking. Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey Date: Thursdays\, April 10\, 17 and 24\, and May 1 and 8 – 5:30–7:30 p.m Cost: $100 for museum members; $125 for non-members Ages: 18+ In this multi-session workshop series\, local artist Jamaal Durr leads participants through an exploration of the fundamentals of oil painting. Sessions will focus on layering\, blending\, and texture while developing skills through the creation of personalized artwork featuring birth flowers. Jamaal Durr\, a Contemporary Artist\, is recognized for his figurative works that intimately blend reality and the surreal. Using materials like oil paint\, charcoal\, and graphite\, he explores themes of identity and self-reflection through his timely narratives. Jamaal has expanded his capacity within the realm of Art\, having also gained experience as a Curator\, Teacher\, and Muralist. Jamaal is primarily self-taught\, having only received a couple of years of formal training at Stivers School for the Arts in Dayton\, OH and a brief stint studying architecture at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn\, NY.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/community-workshop-flourish-and-flow-an-oil-painting-journey/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T171500
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SUMMARY:Jimpa
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n“As she works on a film about her family\, a filmmaker (Olivia Colman) is forced to reckon when her teenager (Aud Mason-Hyde) declares they want to move abroad to live with their gay granfather “Jimpa” (John Lithgow).”\nTHE WRAP writes\, “Incisive and compassionate… earns every emotion and then some\, breaking the heart open with such breathtaking truthfulness that you get bowled over just before you land softly in its final frames.”\nWe’re delighted to bring this new\, lovely film from filmmaker Sophie Hyde (director of GOOD LUCK TO YOU\, LEO GRANDE) – opening Feb. 13.\nDirector\nSophie Hyde\nProducer\nSophie Hyde\, Marleen Slot\, Liam Heyen\, Bryan Mason\nCast\nOlivia Colman\, John Lithgow\, Aud Mason-Hyde
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/jimpa/2026-02-19/2/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T200000
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SUMMARY:Open Studio Session
DESCRIPTION:Come get creative in a relaxed\, welcome space–no experience necessary! We’ll provide materials\, or feel free to bring your own. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just looking to unwind and try something new\, this night is all about making\, experimenting\, and connecting with others through art. Admission: $10 at the door / FREE for Co Members
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/open-studio-session/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T180000
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SUMMARY:Be My Neighbor Day
DESCRIPTION:Be My Neighbor Days will feature stories\, songs\, clips from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood\, and hands-on activities. PreK-Kindergartener children will explore themes of kindness\, sharing\, and being a good neighbor. Registration is not required. The program is offered in partnership with ThinkTV/PBS. For more information\, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665. \n  \nFebruary sessions: \n\nMonday\, February 2\, 11 am-12 pm\, Miami Township Branch\nThursday\, February 5\, 5-6 pm\, Main Library\, Children’s Creativity Space\nTuesday\, February 10\, 1-2 pm\, Kettering-Moraine Branch\nThursday\, February 12\, 5-6 pm\, Main Library\, Children’s Creativity Space\nThursday\, February 18\, 11 am-12 pm\, Huber Heights Branch\nThursday\, February 19\, 5-6 pm\, Main Library\, Children’s Creativity Space\nMonday\, February 23\, 11 am-12 pm\, Vandalia Branch\nThursday\, February 26\, 5-6 pm\, Main Library\, Children’s Creativity Space
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/be-my-neighbor-day-3/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Dayton Metro Library – Main Library\, 215 E. Third Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T165000
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SUMMARY:A Private Life
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nFollowing the death of Paula\, one of her long-time patients\, psychiatrist Lilian Steiner becomes convinced that her supposed death by suicide is actually an unsolved murder.\nDirector\nRebecca Zlotowski\nProducer\nFrédéric Jouve\nCast\nJodie Foster\, Daniel Auteuil\, Virginie Efira
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/a-private-life/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jimpa
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n“As she works on a film about her family\, a filmmaker (Olivia Colman) is forced to reckon when her teenager (Aud Mason-Hyde) declares they want to move abroad to live with their gay granfather “Jimpa” (John Lithgow).”\nTHE WRAP writes\, “Incisive and compassionate… earns every emotion and then some\, breaking the heart open with such breathtaking truthfulness that you get bowled over just before you land softly in its final frames.”\nWe’re delighted to bring this new\, lovely film from filmmaker Sophie Hyde (director of GOOD LUCK TO YOU\, LEO GRANDE) – opening Feb. 13.\nDirector\nSophie Hyde\nProducer\nSophie Hyde\, Marleen Slot\, Liam Heyen\, Bryan Mason\nCast\nOlivia Colman\, John Lithgow\, Aud Mason-Hyde
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/jimpa/2026-02-19/1/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T113000
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SUMMARY:Discovery: How To Survive Middle School
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. \nComedian Robert Post barely survived middle school. Struggling because of various learning disabilities\, he found that making people laugh saved him. In this brand-new multimedia performance\, kids talk to kids in a compelling\, funny\, and educational show. Dealing with real issues affecting students today including social media\, testing\, bullying\, and peer pressure\, these video testimonials by kids and their advocates\, (along with a generous dose of Post’s signature humor)\, is sure to resonate with all students.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/discovery-how-to-survive-middle-school/2026-02-19/2/
LOCATION:Victoria Theatre\, 138 N. Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T093000
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SUMMARY:Discovery: How To Survive Middle School
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. \nComedian Robert Post barely survived middle school. Struggling because of various learning disabilities\, he found that making people laugh saved him. In this brand-new multimedia performance\, kids talk to kids in a compelling\, funny\, and educational show. Dealing with real issues affecting students today including social media\, testing\, bullying\, and peer pressure\, these video testimonials by kids and their advocates\, (along with a generous dose of Post’s signature humor)\, is sure to resonate with all students.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/discovery-how-to-survive-middle-school/2026-02-19/1/
LOCATION:Victoria Theatre\, 138 N. Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260220
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SUMMARY:Gretchen Durst Jacobs: What the Body Carries
DESCRIPTION:Gretchen Durst Jacobs: What the Body Carries\nFebruary 4 – 28\, 2026 \nOpening Reception: February 4\, 6 – 8 pm \nClosing Reception: February 28\, 4 – 6 pm \n  \nGretchen Durst Jacobs: What the Body Carries features new work from the Dayton-based artist. These encaustic monotypes\, which merge painting with printmaking\, emanate from the body\, using gesture\, scale\, and repetition to explore how experience is physically and emotionally carried. Her abstract compositions balance intuition and structure\, with grids often acting as quiet frameworks that hold movement\, memory\, and sensation in tension. Each encaustic monotype\, created through a process that uses hot wax and pigment transferred onto a surface\, is unique\, and invites viewers to contemplate how feeling takes shape through mark\, color\, and rhythm. \nArtist Statement \nMy paintings and prints begin with the body. Rooted in somatic experience and attentive to the inner life\, the work explores how feeling is carried\, processed\, and transformed through physical gesture. I often work at a scale that matches my full reach—fingertip to fingertip—so each mark records movement\, presence\, and intuition. At times a grid enters the work as a quiet stabilizing force\, allowing chaos\, memory\, and motion to coexist within a shared structure. \nAlthough abstract\, the work is grounded in more than twenty-five years of painting from direct observation. What has long drawn me to the landscape is how closely it mirrors human experience—its resilience and adaptation\, its tenderness\, and its moments of tension. Through color\, gesture\, and layered marks\, I move through lived experience as a continuum\, allowing feeling to take shape. Each work is an attempt to reconcile emotion with form\, to honor what we carry\, and to give shape to what cannot always be spoken. \nAll artworks in this exhibition are available for purchase. Please visit the reception desk or speak to a Staff member to purchase. Proceeds support both the artist and The Contemporary Dayton’s mission to connect artists and audiences through accessible\, engaging contemporary art experiences. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Artist\n \nGretchen Durst Jacobs creates abstract paintings and prints\, often utilizing a grid and bold\, gestural marks to explore our relationship with the self and the natural world. She received her MFA from the University of Cincinnati in 2008 and her BFA from Wright State University in 2000. She attended the New York Studio School for Drawing and Painting Marathons and Summer Sessions in 2000 and 2003. In 2024\, she received the Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District Individual Artist Grant. \nHer work has been exhibited extensively throughout the United States and Internationally. Regional exhibitions include the Dayton Museum of Art; Manifest Gallery\, Cincinnati\, OH; Dana L. Wiley Gallery\, Dayton\, OH; University of Cincinnati\, Cincinnati\, OH; the Morgan Conservatory\, Cleveland\, OH; and Ohio Northern University\, Ada\, OH. Her international exhibitions include the Lambton Heritage Museum\, Ontario\, Canada; Alten Feuerwache Loschwitz and Grafikwerkstatt\, Dresden\, Germany; and the Dayton/Kyoto Print Exchange\, Kyoto\, Japan. She has permanent public art installations on view at the Dayton Metro Library and the Kettering Government Center. \nShe is represented by the Dana L. Wiley Gallery. Durst Jacobs works full time in her studio in Dayton\, Ohio\, and also maintains a studio in Ontario\, Canada. Since 2017\, she has served as the President of the Dayton Printmakers Cooperative.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/gretchen-durst-jacobs-what-the-body-carries/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sandra Aska\, Andy Holliday\, & Paul Rienzo Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present works by Sandra Aska\, Andy Holliday\, and Paul Rienzo in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery and Works on Paper Gallery. Capturing moments of perplexity\, quirkiness\, thoughtfulness\, and beauty\, Aska gives clay life through her figurative sculptures. Toolmarks and fingerprints left in the works imbue an expressionistic looseness to the forms. She works intuitively by allowing each form to emerge from the clay and invites the viewer to offer their own interpretation. Holliday’s non-representational prints stem from images that are observed\, recorded\, and repeatedly reprocessed through systems to alter them. Exploring the idea of attention as a measure of value\, he gathers an archive of media to process\, builds complexity\, and subsequently creates the final work through traditional printmaking techniques. Rienzo’s photorealistic still life paintings explore archetypal themes found across cultures and historical periods. The depicted objects are laden with symbolic power and when combined with others from differing cultures and eras\, explore the idea of untold myths and interconnectivity. There will be a virtual artist talk via Zoom on February 20\, 2026\, at 12pm. Visit www.sinclair.edu/artgalleries for details. The exhibitions will be on display from February 10 – March 13\, 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/sandra-aska-andy-holliday-paul-rienzo-exhibits/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Galleries at Sinclair College\, 444 W. Third St.\, Bldg. 13\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:RESILIENCE
DESCRIPTION:Resilience opens at the Edward A. Dixon Gallery on February 5th featuring several local artists ranging from a University Student to 30 year career artists. This exhibition is the gallery’s response to Black History month and features images that are powerful\, regal and positive. Please\, mark your calendars for the Opening Reception on Thursday\, February 5th from 5pm-8pm. The exhibition dates are February 5th through March 15th.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/resilience/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Edward A. Dixon Gallery\, 222 N. St. Clair St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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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-2/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTSTAMP:20260403T194605
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T133239Z
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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-2/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Downtown Dayton
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T193000
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CREATED:20260212T182420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T182420Z
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SUMMARY:Jimpa
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n“As she works on a film about her family\, a filmmaker (Olivia Colman) is forced to reckon when her teenager (Aud Mason-Hyde) declares they want to move abroad to live with their gay granfather “Jimpa” (John Lithgow).”\nTHE WRAP writes\, “Incisive and compassionate… earns every emotion and then some\, breaking the heart open with such breathtaking truthfulness that you get bowled over just before you land softly in its final frames.”\nWe’re delighted to bring this new\, lovely film from filmmaker Sophie Hyde (director of GOOD LUCK TO YOU\, LEO GRANDE) – opening Feb. 13.\nDirector\nSophie Hyde\nProducer\nSophie Hyde\, Marleen Slot\, Liam Heyen\, Bryan Mason\nCast\nOlivia Colman\, John Lithgow\, Aud Mason-Hyde
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/jimpa/2026-02-18/3/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194605
CREATED:20250528T120940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T123704Z
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SUMMARY:Wu-Tang Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Dayton’s legendary Ike B spins old school hip hop and whateva else he wants.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/whateva-wednesdays/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:The Barrel House\, 417 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194605
CREATED:20250318T141159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T141159Z
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SUMMARY:Live Trivia
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to host live trivia every Wednesday at The Yellow Cab Tavern! Since there are a limited number of indoor tables\, so please reserve as soon as possible.\nPepper Sprout Productions will be doing 3 rounds of general trivia from 6:30 – 8:30! Win prizes and gift cards! Watch their page on the day of for a clue about the bonus round theme!\nYou can enjoy pizza from The Pizza Bandit and beverages from The Yellow Cab Tavern!Pizza Bandit’s standard carryout\, delivery\, and onsite dining will be available from 4-9pm!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/live-trivia/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Yellow Cab Tavern\, 700 E 4th St\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194605
CREATED:20250924T115115Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Weekday Classes
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday and Wednesday weekday classes: Tuesdays (September-May) Stained Glass Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Ceramics/Clay Classes: 3:00pm-5:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 3:30pm-5:30pm Wednesdays (September-May) Still Life Oil Painting Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 2:00pm-4:00pm or 6:00pm-8:00pm. Call for Costs.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/adult-weekday-classes-6/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:K12 Gallery & TEJAS\, 341 S. Jefferson St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T184000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194605
CREATED:20260112T182259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T182259Z
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Taizé Service of Prayer and Meditation
DESCRIPTION:February 18 – 6:00-6:40 p.m. Ash Wednesday Taizé Service of Prayer and Meditation – Westminster Presbyterian Church\, 125 N. Wilkinson St.\, Downtown Dayton – a light supper follows the service.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/ash-wednesday-taize-service-of-prayer-and-meditation/
LOCATION:Westminster Presbyterian Church\, 125 N. Wilkinson St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194605
CREATED:20260212T182420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T182420Z
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SUMMARY:Jimpa
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n“As she works on a film about her family\, a filmmaker (Olivia Colman) is forced to reckon when her teenager (Aud Mason-Hyde) declares they want to move abroad to live with their gay granfather “Jimpa” (John Lithgow).”\nTHE WRAP writes\, “Incisive and compassionate… earns every emotion and then some\, breaking the heart open with such breathtaking truthfulness that you get bowled over just before you land softly in its final frames.”\nWe’re delighted to bring this new\, lovely film from filmmaker Sophie Hyde (director of GOOD LUCK TO YOU\, LEO GRANDE) – opening Feb. 13.\nDirector\nSophie Hyde\nProducer\nSophie Hyde\, Marleen Slot\, Liam Heyen\, Bryan Mason\nCast\nOlivia Colman\, John Lithgow\, Aud Mason-Hyde
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/jimpa/2026-02-18/2/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T165000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T165000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194605
CREATED:20260212T182730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T182730Z
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SUMMARY:A Private Life
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nFollowing the death of Paula\, one of her long-time patients\, psychiatrist Lilian Steiner becomes convinced that her supposed death by suicide is actually an unsolved murder.\nDirector\nRebecca Zlotowski\nProducer\nFrédéric Jouve\nCast\nJodie Foster\, Daniel Auteuil\, Virginie Efira
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/a-private-life/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194605
CREATED:20250924T115502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T115502Z
UID:10040135-1771426800-1771437600@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Artist in Training (AIT) Program
DESCRIPTION:After school Artist in Training program geared for grades 3rd-12th grades. Classes are Monday-Wednesdays from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Open Studio time to explore different types of mediums such as Drawing\, Painting\, Clay\, Digital Art.  20.00 per session for Members/40.00 per session for Non-Members.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/artist-in-training-ait-program/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:K12 Gallery & TEJAS\, 341 S. Jefferson St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194605
CREATED:20260212T182420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T182420Z
UID:10054403-1771425000-1771425000@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Jimpa
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n“As she works on a film about her family\, a filmmaker (Olivia Colman) is forced to reckon when her teenager (Aud Mason-Hyde) declares they want to move abroad to live with their gay granfather “Jimpa” (John Lithgow).”\nTHE WRAP writes\, “Incisive and compassionate… earns every emotion and then some\, breaking the heart open with such breathtaking truthfulness that you get bowled over just before you land softly in its final frames.”\nWe’re delighted to bring this new\, lovely film from filmmaker Sophie Hyde (director of GOOD LUCK TO YOU\, LEO GRANDE) – opening Feb. 13.\nDirector\nSophie Hyde\nProducer\nSophie Hyde\, Marleen Slot\, Liam Heyen\, Bryan Mason\nCast\nOlivia Colman\, John Lithgow\, Aud Mason-Hyde
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/jimpa/2026-02-18/1/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194605
CREATED:20250924T115009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T115030Z
UID:10039985-1771423200-1771430400@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Adult Weekday Classes
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday and Wednesday weekday classes: Tuesdays (September-May) Stained Glass Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Ceramics/Clay Classes: 3:00pm-5:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 3:30pm-5:30pm Wednesdays (September-May) Still Life Oil Painting Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 2:00pm-4:00pm or 6:00pm-8:00pm. Call for Costs.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/adult-weekday-classes-5/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:K12 Gallery & TEJAS\, 341 S. Jefferson St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194605
CREATED:20250924T114923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T114923Z
UID:10039949-1771419600-1771426800@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Adult Weekday Classes
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday and Wednesday weekday classes: Tuesdays (September-May) Stained Glass Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Ceramics/Clay Classes: 3:00pm-5:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 3:30pm-5:30pm Wednesdays (September-May) Still Life Oil Painting Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 2:00pm-4:00pm or 6:00pm-8:00pm. Call for Costs.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/adult-weekday-classes-4/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:K12 Gallery & TEJAS\, 341 S. Jefferson St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T194605
CREATED:20260115T144747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T144806Z
UID:10054082-1771408800-1771412400@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Resume Rescue with Clothes That Work
DESCRIPTION:Dayton Metro Library\, through its Workforce Education Program Initiative\, continues its partnership with Clothes That Work to provide valuable career development opportunities. \nResume Rescue with Clothes That Work \n\nWednesday\, January 21\, 10-11 am\, Main Library\, Opportunity Center\nWednesday\, February 18\, 10-11 am\, Main Library\, Opportunity Center\n\nLearn to create a standout resume by crafting strong summaries\, highlighting key skills\, optimizing for applicant tracking systems\, and marketing effectively. Registration required. \nInterviewing 101 with Clothes That Work:  \n\nWednesday\, January 28\, 10-11 am\, Main Library\, Opportunity Center\nThursday\, February 12\, 12-1 pm\, Electra C. Doren Branch\nWednesday\, February 25\, 10-11 am\, Main Library\, Opportunity Center\n\nGain confidence in answering questions\, develop a winning elevator pitch\, and master online interviews. Registration required. \nHow to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market \n\nWednesday\, February 18\, 2-4 pm\, West Branch\n\nLearn how to showcase skills\, optimize resumes and cover letters\, ace interviews\, and leverage networking opportunities. Registration required. \nClothes that Work is a grassroots nonprofit organization that provides professional workplace clothing\, confidence-building resources\, and soft skills training for job seekers in the Miami Valley. Its Workforce Education Initiative curriculum was designed by area professionals specializing in workforce development and education. For additional information about this organization\, visit clothesthatwork.org. \nFor more information about these programs and to register\, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/resume-rescue-with-clothes-that-work-3/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Dayton Metro Library – Main Library\, 215 E. Third Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTSTAMP:20260403T194605
CREATED:20260212T154426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T154426Z
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SUMMARY:Gretchen Durst Jacobs: What the Body Carries
DESCRIPTION:Gretchen Durst Jacobs: What the Body Carries\nFebruary 4 – 28\, 2026 \nOpening Reception: February 4\, 6 – 8 pm \nClosing Reception: February 28\, 4 – 6 pm \n  \nGretchen Durst Jacobs: What the Body Carries features new work from the Dayton-based artist. These encaustic monotypes\, which merge painting with printmaking\, emanate from the body\, using gesture\, scale\, and repetition to explore how experience is physically and emotionally carried. Her abstract compositions balance intuition and structure\, with grids often acting as quiet frameworks that hold movement\, memory\, and sensation in tension. Each encaustic monotype\, created through a process that uses hot wax and pigment transferred onto a surface\, is unique\, and invites viewers to contemplate how feeling takes shape through mark\, color\, and rhythm. \nArtist Statement \nMy paintings and prints begin with the body. Rooted in somatic experience and attentive to the inner life\, the work explores how feeling is carried\, processed\, and transformed through physical gesture. I often work at a scale that matches my full reach—fingertip to fingertip—so each mark records movement\, presence\, and intuition. At times a grid enters the work as a quiet stabilizing force\, allowing chaos\, memory\, and motion to coexist within a shared structure. \nAlthough abstract\, the work is grounded in more than twenty-five years of painting from direct observation. What has long drawn me to the landscape is how closely it mirrors human experience—its resilience and adaptation\, its tenderness\, and its moments of tension. Through color\, gesture\, and layered marks\, I move through lived experience as a continuum\, allowing feeling to take shape. Each work is an attempt to reconcile emotion with form\, to honor what we carry\, and to give shape to what cannot always be spoken. \nAll artworks in this exhibition are available for purchase. Please visit the reception desk or speak to a Staff member to purchase. Proceeds support both the artist and The Contemporary Dayton’s mission to connect artists and audiences through accessible\, engaging contemporary art experiences. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Artist\n \nGretchen Durst Jacobs creates abstract paintings and prints\, often utilizing a grid and bold\, gestural marks to explore our relationship with the self and the natural world. She received her MFA from the University of Cincinnati in 2008 and her BFA from Wright State University in 2000. She attended the New York Studio School for Drawing and Painting Marathons and Summer Sessions in 2000 and 2003. In 2024\, she received the Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District Individual Artist Grant. \nHer work has been exhibited extensively throughout the United States and Internationally. Regional exhibitions include the Dayton Museum of Art; Manifest Gallery\, Cincinnati\, OH; Dana L. Wiley Gallery\, Dayton\, OH; University of Cincinnati\, Cincinnati\, OH; the Morgan Conservatory\, Cleveland\, OH; and Ohio Northern University\, Ada\, OH. Her international exhibitions include the Lambton Heritage Museum\, Ontario\, Canada; Alten Feuerwache Loschwitz and Grafikwerkstatt\, Dresden\, Germany; and the Dayton/Kyoto Print Exchange\, Kyoto\, Japan. She has permanent public art installations on view at the Dayton Metro Library and the Kettering Government Center. \nShe is represented by the Dana L. Wiley Gallery. Durst Jacobs works full time in her studio in Dayton\, Ohio\, and also maintains a studio in Ontario\, Canada. Since 2017\, she has served as the President of the Dayton Printmakers Cooperative.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/gretchen-durst-jacobs-what-the-body-carries/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTSTAMP:20260403T194605
CREATED:20260122T143306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T143306Z
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SUMMARY:Sandra Aska\, Andy Holliday\, & Paul Rienzo Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present works by Sandra Aska\, Andy Holliday\, and Paul Rienzo in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery and Works on Paper Gallery. Capturing moments of perplexity\, quirkiness\, thoughtfulness\, and beauty\, Aska gives clay life through her figurative sculptures. Toolmarks and fingerprints left in the works imbue an expressionistic looseness to the forms. She works intuitively by allowing each form to emerge from the clay and invites the viewer to offer their own interpretation. Holliday’s non-representational prints stem from images that are observed\, recorded\, and repeatedly reprocessed through systems to alter them. Exploring the idea of attention as a measure of value\, he gathers an archive of media to process\, builds complexity\, and subsequently creates the final work through traditional printmaking techniques. Rienzo’s photorealistic still life paintings explore archetypal themes found across cultures and historical periods. The depicted objects are laden with symbolic power and when combined with others from differing cultures and eras\, explore the idea of untold myths and interconnectivity. There will be a virtual artist talk via Zoom on February 20\, 2026\, at 12pm. Visit www.sinclair.edu/artgalleries for details. The exhibitions will be on display from February 10 – March 13\, 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/sandra-aska-andy-holliday-paul-rienzo-exhibits/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Galleries at Sinclair College\, 444 W. Third St.\, Bldg. 13\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTSTAMP:20260403T194605
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-2/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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