Downtown Dayton Partnership

Open House at the Front Street Studios
2026-02-06 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Let the Front Street Studios be your one-stop-shopping location for art, crafts, photography, vintage retail and so much more. Front Street has 150 studios/stores in 3 different historic buildings. Not only do we have an open-house every first Friday of the month, but we are also open every Saturday from 11AM to 4PM.

First Friday
2026-02-06 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Downtown Dayton
The beginning of every month starts with a bang in downtown Dayton. First Friday is a free art hop featuring exhibit openings at the galleries, along with a variety of entertainment options, arts demonstrations, live music and more. Add to that everything going on at the restaurants, bars, nightclubs, theaters, comedy club, movie theater and more that make up the downtown mix. First Friday is presented by the Downtown Dayton Partnership. For more info and specific event details, visit the First Friday Facebook page. 224-1518.

Hamnet
2026-02-06 16:50, 2026-02-05 16:40 (America/New_York) | THE NEON, United States
Overview
Winner of The Golden Globe for “Best Picture – Drama,” and certain to receive multiple Oscar nominations, we’re happy to bring back HAMNET – one of our favorites from 2025!
The powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, HAMLET. This gorgeous new film from Chloé Zhao is incredible.
On Mondays during the run of its engagement, this film will be presented with Open Captions (captions presented on the screen).
Director
Chloé Zhao
Producer
Steven Spielberg, Sam Mendes, Nicolas Gonda, Liza Marshall, Pippa Harris
Cast
Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson

Friday Night Paint-In
2026-02-06 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | K12 Gallery & TEJAS, 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Friday Night Paint-In on first Fridays of every month between October 2025-April 2026. 2 sessions available 4:00pm-6:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm. Bring your own beverage of choice and a snack. $30.00 per person Register online: www.k12tejasgallery.org or in person at K12 TEJAS Gallery 341 S. Jefferson St. Dayton, OH 45402

The Choral
2026-02-06 16:00, 2026-02-06 11:30 (America/New_York) | THE NEON, United States
Overview
As World War I rages on, Dr. Henry Guthrie takes over a British choral society that’s lost most of its men to the army. The community soon discovers that the best response to the chaos of war is to make beautiful music together.
All screenings on Mondays will be presented with Open Captions (captions presented on screen).
Director
Nicholas Hytner
Producer
Nicholas Hytner, Kevin Loader, Damian Jones
Cast
Ralph Fiennes, Roger Allam, Mark Addy

No Other Choice
2026-02-06 14:00 (America/New_York) | OH
Overview
“After being laid off and humiliated by a ruthless job market, a veteran paper mill manager descends into violence in a desperate bid to reclaim his dignity.” One of the most critically-acclaimed films of the year is coming soon to THE NEON!
Director
Park Chan-wook
Producer
Park Chan-wook, Back Ji-sun, Michèle Ray-Gavras, Oh Hyeon-am, Alexandre Gavras
Cast
Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Park Hee-soon

Story Time at the Market
2026-02-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join us as we read “Little Hearts” by Charles Ghigna, make a heart themed craft, and do a STEM exploration of how hearts work in our bodies.

The Testament of Ann Lee
2026-02-06 12:50, 2026-02-05 19:00, 2026-02-05 15:30 (America/New_York) | THE NEON, United States
Overview
The extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee, founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers.
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL writes, “Delivered in a style that evokes its historical moment while also cutting across time to the present, it lands with the enthralling, incantatory force of urgent prayer.”
Director
Mona Fastvold
Producer
Brady Corbet, Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska, Mona Fastvold, Andrew Morrison, Viktória Petrányi, Joshua Horsfield, Mark Lampert, Lillian LaSalle, Gregory Jankilevitsch
Cast
Amanda Seyfried, Lewis Pullman, Thomasin McKenzie

Passadhi Yoga
2026-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Yoga with Aleasha will lead you in an all-levels yoga flow. If you’re a beginner, she will guide you through modifications to ensure you are comfortable to help you to become more familiar with poses. If you’re experienced, she will help grow your current practice. This class is truly for everyone!

Temporary Exhibit: Ordinary Lives
2026-02-06 | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
“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.

In 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.

These 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.

Together, 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.”

RESILIENCE
2026-02-06, 2026-02-05 | Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
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.

Ice Skating
2026-02-06, 2026-02-05 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
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.

Polar Bear Express
2026-02-06, 2026-02-05 | Downtown Dayton
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

Music Bingo Thursdays
2026-02-05 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Trolley Stop, 530 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
We have music bingo every Thursday! It’s free to play, lots of fun, hosted by KG, and there are prizes galore. Come check it out!

Open Mic Night
2026-02-05 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Open Mic Night – sign up online, then show up and show out.

Les Misérables
2026-02-05 19:30, 2026-02-04 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
STILL THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL
Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award®-winning musical phenomenon, LES MISÉRABLES, makes a triumphant return to Dayton.
This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st Century” (Huffington Post), “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune).
Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, LES MISÉRABLES tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.
The magnificent score of LES MISÉRABLES includes the songs “I Dreamed A Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master Of The House,” and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries, 438 cities, and 22 languages, LES MISÉRABLES is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.

Sinners
2026-02-05 19:15, 2026-02-04 19:15 (America/New_York) | THE NEON, United States
Overview
Featuring production design from Hannah Beachler – our Oscar-winning friend who graduated from Wright State – we’re delighted to bring back this record-breaking film…with 16 Oscar nominations including “Best Picture” and “Best Production Design” (a 2nd nomination for Hannah)!
“Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.”
Coming back to THE NEON starting Jan. 30.
All screenings on Mondays will be presented with Open Captions (captions presented on screen).
Director
Ryan Coogler
Producer
Ryan Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Zinzi Coogler
Cast
Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton

Dayton Battle of the Bands – Week 4 (Hard Rock / Metal / Punk)
2026-02-05 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Get ready — Week 4 brings the loudest, heaviest, and most high-energy night of the entire series! This week showcases Dayton’s fiercest Hard Rock, Metal, and Punk bands: Black Spot Good Soup Jesus of Hamarita Leaving Off Wilder Whether you’re new to these bands or already fans, DBOTB is the perfect chance to experience original music from some of the region’s most explosive performers. Every in-person ticket buyer gets one vote to help determine the winner. The winning band moves on to the Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale — plus additional prizes! Event Details: Thursday, February 5, 2026 The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton) Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:15pm – 9:45pm Winner Announced: approx. 10:15pm Don’t miss the opening acts — arrive early! Tickets: $10 advance / $15 at the door Advance tickets strongly recommended. Ticket link: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/dayton-battle-of-the-bands-week-4-hard-rock-metal-punk-2026-02-05-the-brightside-music-event-venue-da-750fea Your ticket purchase helps fund production costs and prizes — thank you for supporting original Dayton music! Important Notes: Ticket email missing? Check Spam/Junk. If your card was charged, 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, outside beverages, or weapons. 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 not guaranteed, but we do our best. Bar available with alcoholic & NA options. No outside drinks allowed. Tickets are non-refundable. If you can’t attend, feel free to transfer your ticket or consider it a donation to the team supporting new, original music in Dayton. Weather Notice: If roads are unsafe, a reschedule date will be announced. See you at Week 4 for the hardest-hitting night of the 2026 series!

Community Workshop – Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey
2026-02-05 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
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.

Be My Neighbor Day
2026-02-05 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
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.

February sessions:

Monday, February 2, 11 am-12 pm, Miami Township Branch
Thursday, February 5, 5-6 pm, Main Library, Children’s Creativity Space
Tuesday, February 10, 1-2 pm, Kettering-Moraine Branch
Thursday, February 12, 5-6 pm, Main Library, Children’s Creativity Space
Thursday, February 18, 11 am-12 pm, Huber Heights Branch
Thursday, February 19, 5-6 pm, Main Library, Children’s Creativity Space
Monday, February 23, 11 am-12 pm, Vandalia Branch
Thursday, February 26, 5-6 pm, Main Library, Children’s Creativity Space

H Is for Hawk
2026-02-05 14:20 (America/New_York) | THE NEON, United States
Overview
“After losing her beloved father, Helen finds herself saved by an unlikely friendship with a stubborn hawk named Mabel. Through the bond, Helen rediscovers the beauty of being alive.” Based on the beloved memoir, we’re delighted to present this lovely film in partnership with Glen Helen Raptor Center. MEET LIVE BIRDS FROM THE RAPTOR CENTER IN THE NEON’S LOBBY – JAN. 24, 4:00-7:30PM!
On Mondays during the run of its engagement, this film will be presented with Open Captions (captions presented on the screen).
Director
Philippa Lowthorpe
Producer
Lena Headey, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner
Cast
Claire Foy, Brendan Gleeson, Angus Cooper
