Learn to Ice Skate! Children’s Course
2026-02-01 11:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Learn to Ice Skate! Children’s Course
11:00am – 11:30am
AGE: 5-8 | $50.00 | Financial Assistance
Want 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.

Learn to Ice Skate! Youth Course
2026-02-01 11:40 - 12:10 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Learn to Ice Skate! Youth Course
11:40am – 12:10pm
AGE: 9-13 | $50.00 | Financial Assistance
Want 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.

Learn to Ice Skate! Teen/Adult Course
2026-02-01 12:20 - 12:50 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Learn to Ice Skate! Teen/Adult Course
12:20pm – 12:50pm
AGE: 14 and up | $50.00 | Financial Assistance
Want 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.

Picture Perfect
2026-02-01 13:00 - 17:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of MetroParks Ice Rink Family Skate Days series
Picture Perfect
1:00pm – 5:00pm
AGE: All ages | $10.00 | Financial Assistance

Ready 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.
Guests 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.
Skaters 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.

Paint-A-Park
2026-02-01 14:00 - 16:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part of Paint-A-Park series
Paint-A-Park
2:00pm – 4:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE

Riverscape 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.
Create a work of art inspired by nature. Art supplies available to borrow or bring your own.

Filmmaker Bob Poole: In The Footsteps Of Giants
2026-02-01 15:00 | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
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.

Mary Jane
2026-02-01 15:00 | Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, OH, 45410, USA
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.
Mary Jane is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Runtime: 90 minutes (No Intermission)

The Princess Bride Movie Party
2026-02-01 18:00 - 21:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
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

Polar Bear Express
2026-02-02, 2026-02-03, 2026-02-04 | 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

Ice Skating
2026-02-02, 2026-02-03, 2026-02-04 | 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.

Jason Cytacki, Haley Prestifilippo, and Yoshiko Shimano Exhibit
2026-02-02 | Galleries at Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OH, 45402
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.

Discovery: Filmmaker Bob Poole
2026-02-02 10:00 | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
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.
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. With stunning footage from his latest projects — including research on elephant communication — Bob shares incredible stories from the field. From having his vehicle crushed to embedding with rangers, he’s witnessed the full spectrum of elephant life, filming births 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.
Created and performed by Bob Poole. This talk is part of the Vital Impacts Student Speaker Series, presented in collaboration with Changemaker Talent. These compelling talks blend storytelling with award-winning imagery to bring to life the biodiversity crisis and the people and programs working toward a sustainable future.

Artist in Training (AIT) Program
2026-02-02 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-03 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-04 15:00 - 18:00 | K12 Gallery & TEJAS, 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
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.

Playwright’s Night – Varian
2026-02-02 19:00 | The Human Race Theatre Company, 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Varian is a new solo play about the journey of Varian Fry, an American writer and editor, who traveled to Vichy France during World War II. He helped rescue Anti-Nazi and Jewish refugees, including artists Marc Chagall and Max Ernst, writer André Breton, and philosopher Hannah Arendt. A determined, clever and, at times, a very naive man, Varian used his energy to save thousands of lives. When traveling to a world that was not his own, he managed to employ a variety of legal and illegal efforts to rescue a collection of celebrated scientists, intellectuals, and artists, as well as everyday refugees from across Europe. Varian is the second play in A Resilience Trilogy by Michael London.

Bagels & Broadway: Les Misérables
2026-02-03 08:30 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Ever wonder what it takes to prepare a stage for a show? Join us for BAGELS & BROADWAY, a unique opportunity for you to find out first-hand. Have a cup of coffee and a bagel – then watch the show’s crew and members of IATSE Local 66 set up the sights and sounds for LES MISÉRABLES!
BAGELS & BROADWAY is free, but you must register. Please register for only the number of people who can attend. If you need to cancel your registration, please do so within 48 hours of the event by calling the Ticket Office at 937-228-3630 or emailing tickets@daytonlive.org. Dayton Live reserves the right to remove email addresses from future BAGELS & BROADWAY emails if you register and do not attend without letting us know.

Adult Weekday Classes
2026-02-03 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-03 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-03 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-02-04 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-04 14:00 - 16:00 | K12 Gallery & TEJAS, 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
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.

Karaoke
2026-02-03 19:00 - 23:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Tuesdays – Karaoke with @raineyday.entertainment – $5 off full draft flights until 9 p.m.

Les Misérables
2026-02-03 19:30 | 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.

Karaoke with Zane
2026-02-03 20:00 - 23:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Yellow Cab Tavern Karaoke is BACK every Tuesday at 8pm with MC Zane Gerlach!
Entry is always free!
With a catalog of over 60,000 songs, we have your favorites to sing…and if we don’t, we’ll do everything we can to get it for you!
Get your friends and family together and we’ll see you on Tuesday nights at The Yellow Cab Tavern!

The Secret Agent
2026-02-04 15:00 | THE NEON, United States
Overview
Winner of 2 Golden Globes and certain to be an Oscar contender!
“In 1977 Brazil, technology specialist Marcelo, fleeing a mysterious past, returns to Recife in search of peace, but realizes the city is far from the refuge he seeks.” One of the most critically praised films of the year.
On Mondays during the run of its engagement, this film will be presented with Open Captions (captions presented on the screen).
Director
Kleber Mendonça Filho
Producer
Emilie Lesclaux, Kleber Mendonça Filho, Winston Araújo
Cast
Wagner Moura, Carlos Francisco, Tânia Maria
