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SUMMARY:Hamnet
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nWinner 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!\nThe 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.\nOn Mondays during the run of its engagement\, this film will be presented with Open Captions (captions presented on the screen).\nDirector\nChloé Zhao\nProducer\nSteven Spielberg\, Sam Mendes\, Nicolas Gonda\, Liza Marshall\, Pippa Harris\nCast\nJessie Buckley\, Paul Mescal\, Emily Watson
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/hamnet/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T130000
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SUMMARY:Bricktacular Builds
DESCRIPTION:Part of MetroParks Ice Rink Family Skate Days series \nBricktacular Builds\n1:00pm – 5:00pm \nAGE: All ages | $10.00 | Financial Assistance\n\nReady to build an adventure filled with outdoor fun? Join us at the MetroParks Ice Rink for a day of bricktacular builds! Skate to your favorite family-friendly hits\, grab some hot chocolate\, and get creative as kids are invited to help build some LEGO insects to place around the 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/bricktacular-builds/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Les Misérables
DESCRIPTION:STILL THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL \nCameron 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. \nThis 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). \nSet 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/les-miserables/2026-02-08/1/
LOCATION:The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center\, 1 West Second Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T125000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T125000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134235
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SUMMARY:The Testament of Ann Lee
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee\, founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers.\nTHE 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.”\nDirector\nMona Fastvold\nProducer\nBrady Corbet\, Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska\, Mona Fastvold\, Andrew Morrison\, Viktória Petrányi\, Joshua Horsfield\, Mark Lampert\, Lillian LaSalle\, Gregory Jankilevitsch\nCast\nAmanda Seyfried\, Lewis Pullman\, Thomasin McKenzie
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/the-testament-of-ann-lee/2026-02-08/1/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T122000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T125000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134235
CREATED:20260129T143317Z
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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-4/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T120000
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SUMMARY:The Choral
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nAs 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.\nAll screenings on Mondays will be presented with Open Captions (captions presented on screen).\nDirector\nNicholas Hytner\nProducer\nNicholas Hytner\, Kevin Loader\, Damian Jones\nCast\nRalph Fiennes\, Roger Allam\, Mark Addy
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/the-choral/2026-02-08/1/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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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-4/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134235
CREATED:20260129T143120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T143120Z
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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-5/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTSTAMP:20260403T134235
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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/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Edward A. Dixon Gallery\, 222 N. St. Clair St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTSTAMP:20260403T134235
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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-2/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTSTAMP:20260403T134235
CREATED: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-2/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:Downtown Dayton
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTSTAMP:20260403T134236
CREATED:20250528T121344Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:The Barrel House\, 417 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134236
CREATED:20260203T134302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T134302Z
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SUMMARY:The Naked Magicians
DESCRIPTION:With a Las Vegas residency\, a season on London’s West End\, and seen in 250+ cities across the globe… \nTHE NAKED MAGICIANS is undoubtedly the world’s funniest and naughtiest magic show! Witnessed by over 50 million on TV (NBC\, ABC\, FOX\, CBS)\, including “America’s Got Talent” and “Entertainment Tonight\,” it’s the Aussie smash hit that’s taken the world by storm! \nPerfect for date night or the ultimate girls night out\, THE NAKED MAGICIANS have performed – and undressed – for millions of fans in more than 300 cities worldwide making them the most successful Australian magic act in history. \nThe two hot and hilarious performers deliver world-class magic and non-stop laughs while wearing nothing but a top hat and a smile. Described by The Huffington Post as “the wildest night ever\,” this tantalizingly satisfying magic show strips away the top hats\, capes\, and magic stereotypes\, bringing a whole new meaning to “now you see it.” \nGood magicians don’t need sleeves\, and great magicians don’t need pants. This show proves just that!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/the-naked-magicians/
LOCATION:Victoria Theatre\, 138 N. Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134236
CREATED:20260129T144437Z
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SUMMARY:Les Misérables
DESCRIPTION:STILL THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL \nCameron 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. \nThis 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). \nSet 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/les-miserables/2026-02-07/2/
LOCATION:The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center\, 1 West Second Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134236
CREATED:20260204T134929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T134929Z
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SUMMARY:No Other Choice
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n“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!\nDirector\nPark Chan-wook\nProducer\nPark Chan-wook\, Back Ji-sun\, Michèle Ray-Gavras\, Oh Hyeon-am\, Alexandre Gavras\nCast\nLee Byung-hun\, Son Ye-jin\, Park Hee-soon
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/no-other-choice/2026-02-07/2/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T191500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T191500
DTSTAMP:20260403T134236
CREATED:20260204T133639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T133639Z
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SUMMARY:The Testament of Ann Lee
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee\, founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers.\nTHE 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.”\nDirector\nMona Fastvold\nProducer\nBrady Corbet\, Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska\, Mona Fastvold\, Andrew Morrison\, Viktória Petrányi\, Joshua Horsfield\, Mark Lampert\, Lillian LaSalle\, Gregory Jankilevitsch\nCast\nAmanda Seyfried\, Lewis Pullman\, Thomasin McKenzie
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/the-testament-of-ann-lee/2026-02-07/2/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134236
CREATED:20260120T143454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T143454Z
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SUMMARY:Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, March 7\, 2026\, as the six winning bands from our playoff rounds compete for the Dayton Battle of the Bands championship. Not familiar with these bands? That’s part of the excitement! This is your opportunity to explore new\, local\, and original music from Dayton’s emerging artists. Each ticket grants you one vote to contribute to selecting the winner! EVENT DETAILS:  Saturday\, March 7\, 2026  The Brightside (905 E 3rd St\, Dayton)  Doors: 6pm (We cannot admit patrons earlier due to equipment load-in)  Show: 7pm (Arrive on time to catch all the bands!)  Tickets: $15 advance / $20 at door Advance purchase recommended! Note: Ticket sales cover production costs and prizes—thank you for supporting local music! GOOD TO KNOW:  All ages welcome! (Under 18 requires adult supervision)  Free parking available on both sides of the building  Food truck on-site  Bar available with non-alcoholic options and alcohol for 21+ with ID  General admission seating/standing (no guaranteed tables)  No outside food or alcohol  Tickets are non-refundable (Can’t make it? Forward to a friend or consider it a donation to Dayton’s music scene!) Ticket link – https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/dayton-battle-of-the-bands-2026-finale-2026-03-07-the-brightside-music-event-venue-dayton-b892e6
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/dayton-battle-of-the-bands-finale-2/
LOCATION:The Brightside\, 905 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134236
CREATED:20260203T132341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T132341Z
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SUMMARY:Intergalactic Art & Music Jam Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join the Dayton Society of Artists for an evening of live music\, pop-up art\, and community at Cosmo Joe’s Atomic Lounge. This special fundraiser celebrates local musicians and artists while supporting the Society’s mission to foster creativity and connection in the Dayton community. \nLive Music Lineup (starting at 6:00 PM)Matt CaryDavid CousinoT. KaoCymaticNaked EyeDJ Samantha Sols spinning between sets \nWhat to ExpectPop-up art by local artistsFree pizza sponsored by The Original Pizza Factory50/50 raffleFree admission; donations appreciated \nCome enjoy great music\, creative energy\, and good company while supporting the Dayton Society of Artists.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/intergalactic-art-music-jam-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Cosmo Joe’s Atomic Lounge\, 121 N. Ludlow St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134236
CREATED: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/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Dayton Theatre Guild\, 430 Wayne Avenue\, Dayton\, OH\, 45410\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T165000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T165000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134236
CREATED:20260204T134637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T134637Z
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SUMMARY:Hamnet
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nWinner 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!\nThe 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.\nOn Mondays during the run of its engagement\, this film will be presented with Open Captions (captions presented on the screen).\nDirector\nChloé Zhao\nProducer\nSteven Spielberg\, Sam Mendes\, Nicolas Gonda\, Liza Marshall\, Pippa Harris\nCast\nJessie Buckley\, Paul Mescal\, Emily Watson
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/hamnet/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134236
CREATED:20260204T135245Z
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SUMMARY:The Choral
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nAs 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.\nAll screenings on Mondays will be presented with Open Captions (captions presented on screen).\nDirector\nNicholas Hytner\nProducer\nNicholas Hytner\, Kevin Loader\, Damian Jones\nCast\nRalph Fiennes\, Roger Allam\, Mark Addy
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/the-choral/2026-02-07/2/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134236
CREATED:20260203T133810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T133810Z
UID:10054277-1770480000-1770480000@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Masthead’s 9th Birthday Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we host our friends from Masthead to celebrate their 9th anniversary!\nOn tap:\nSurf To Slope PilsnerPaper Boy NEIPAJuggerhop IIIPAWet Hop Krush WCIPAWet Hop Soul Crusher NEIIIPAOld Timey BA BarleywineStagg Jr. Underverse Reserve BA Impy StoutCoconut Vanilla Moonkiller BA Impy Milk Stout
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/mastheads-9th-birthday-party/
LOCATION:The Barrel House\, 417 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134236
CREATED:20260204T134929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T134929Z
UID:10054311-1770472800-1770472800@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:No Other Choice
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n“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!\nDirector\nPark Chan-wook\nProducer\nPark Chan-wook\, Back Ji-sun\, Michèle Ray-Gavras\, Oh Hyeon-am\, Alexandre Gavras\nCast\nLee Byung-hun\, Son Ye-jin\, Park Hee-soon
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/no-other-choice/2026-02-07/1/
LOCATION:OH
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134236
CREATED:20260129T144437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T144437Z
UID:10054246-1770472800-1770472800@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Les Misérables
DESCRIPTION:STILL THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL \nCameron 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. \nThis 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). \nSet 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/les-miserables/2026-02-07/1/
LOCATION:The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center\, 1 West Second Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T125000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T125000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134236
CREATED:20260204T133639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T133639Z
UID:10054291-1770468600-1770468600@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:The Testament of Ann Lee
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee\, founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers.\nTHE 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.”\nDirector\nMona Fastvold\nProducer\nBrady Corbet\, Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska\, Mona Fastvold\, Andrew Morrison\, Viktória Petrányi\, Joshua Horsfield\, Mark Lampert\, Lillian LaSalle\, Gregory Jankilevitsch\nCast\nAmanda Seyfried\, Lewis Pullman\, Thomasin McKenzie
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/the-testament-of-ann-lee/2026-02-07/1/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134236
CREATED:20260202T134545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T134545Z
UID:10054259-1770465600-1770476400@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Living Wall Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover the magic of designing your very own living masterpiece in our most popular workshop at Now and Zen DIY Studio! In this signature class\, you’ll craft stunning wall art using live air plants\, vibrant preserved moss\, and a variety of unique embellishments. The result? A one-of-a-kind creation\, designed by you\, that will captivate and transform any space into a conversation-worthy showcase. $45. https://www.shopnowandzen.com/open-workshop
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/living-wall-art-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Now and Zen DIY Studio\, 121 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://downtowndayton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/livingwall.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134236
CREATED:20260204T135245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T135245Z
UID:10054320-1770463800-1770463800@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:The Choral
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nAs 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.\nAll screenings on Mondays will be presented with Open Captions (captions presented on screen).\nDirector\nNicholas Hytner\nProducer\nNicholas Hytner\, Kevin Loader\, Damian Jones\nCast\nRalph Fiennes\, Roger Allam\, Mark Addy
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/the-choral/2026-02-07/1/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134236
CREATED:20260120T142703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T142703Z
UID:10054098-1770462000-1770480000@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Open House at the Front Street Studios
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/open-house-at-the-front-street-studios-2/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:Front Street Galleries\, 1001 E. Second St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T134236
CREATED:20250924T115316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T115316Z
UID:10040055-1770462000-1770469200@downtowndayton.org
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/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:K12 Gallery & TEJAS\, 341 S. Jefferson St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTSTAMP:20260403T134236
CREATED:20260128T140355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T140355Z
UID:10054202-1770422400-1770508799@downtowndayton.org
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/2026-02-07/
LOCATION:The International Peace Museum\, 10 N. Ludlow St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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