Oscar Shorts 2026 Animation
THE NEON , United StatesWe're delighted to once again bring all the Oscar nominees for "Best Animated Short Film" (plus one additional film that ...
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Wil Haygood – The War Within a War
Roger Glass Center for the Performing Arts 29 E. Creative Way, Dayton, OHWe are happy to host a DLPP favorite — Wil Haygood, DLPP’s 2022 Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, ...
Lent Taizé Services of Prayer and Meditation
Westminster Presbyterian Church 125 N. Wilkinson St., Dayton, OHFebruary 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25 (Wednesdays) - 6:00-6:40 p.m. Taizé Service of Prayer and Meditation – Westminster Presbyterian ...
Adult Weekday Classes
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHTuesday 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 ...
Live Trivia
Yellow Cab Tavern 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, United StatesWe are excited to host live trivia every Wednesday at The Yellow Cab Tavern! Since there are a limited number ...
Wu-Tang Wednesdays
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesDayton's legendary Ike B spins old school hip hop and whateva else he wants.
You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine
THE NEON , United StatesOverview Join us for this special concert documentary - celebrating John Prine - featuring Lyle Lovett, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Brandi ...
Midwinter Break
THE NEON , United StatesLongtime retired couple Stella and Gerry realize that their relationship has reached a crossroads while on holiday in Amsterdam. After ...
Polar Bear Express
Downtown DaytonBook a ride on the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the fest streets of Dayton ...
Ice Skating
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesSheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton. ...
RESILIENCE
Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OHResilience opens at the Edward A. Dixon Gallery on February 5th featuring several local artists ranging from a University Student ...
Sandra Aska, Andy Holliday, & Paul Rienzo Exhibits
Galleries at Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OHThe Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present works by Sandra Aska, Andy Holliday, and Paul Rienzo in ...
Gretchen Durst Jacobs: What the Body Carries
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesGretchen Durst Jacobs: What the Body Carries February 4 – 28, 2026 Opening Reception: February 4, 6 – 8 pm Closing ...
Tony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesTony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective February 21–May 17, 2026, Gallery 120 Between 2007 and 2025, Tony Foster embarked on ...
Magic Carpet Concerts: Hansel & Gretel
Dayton Masonic Center 525 W. Riverview Ave., Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin Hansel and Gretel as they navigate a magical forest, encountering a delectable gingerbread house and triumphantly defeating a wicked ...
Oscar Shorts 2026 Live Action
THE NEON , United StatesOverview All five Oscar nominees for "Best Live Action Short Film" will head to THE NEON starting Feb. 20. Here ...
Midwinter Break
THE NEON , United StatesLongtime retired couple Stella and Gerry realize that their relationship has reached a crossroads while on holiday in Amsterdam. After ...
From Page to Screen: Beloved, Morrison, and Memory Reception
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHFrom Page to Screen: Beloved, Morrison, and Memory Reception, Thursday, February 26, 4-5 pm, Main Library, Bassani Theater Off Third, ...
Be My Neighbor Day
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHBe My Neighbor Days will feature stories, songs, clips from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, and hands-on activities. PreK-Kindergartener children will explore ...
From Page to screen: Beloved, Morrison, and Memory – America 250
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHFrom Page to screen: Beloved, Morrison, and Memory – America 250, Thursday, February 26, 5-8:30 pm, Main Library, Bassani Theater ...