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SUMMARY:From Page to Screen: Beloved\, Morrison\, and Memory Reception
DESCRIPTION:From Page to Screen: Beloved\, Morrison\, and Memory Reception\, Thursday\, February 26\, 4-5 pm\, Main Library\, Bassani Theater Off Third\, 3rd Floor: This opening reception for From Page to Screen: Beloved\, Morrison\, and Memory – America 250 offers an opportunity to gather\, connect\, and enjoy light refreshments. Presented in partnership with the Charles F. Kettering Foundation. Registration suggested. Adults
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/from-page-to-screen-beloved-morrison-and-memory-reception/
LOCATION:Dayton Metro Library – Main Library\, 215 E. Third Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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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-3/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Dayton Metro Library – Main Library\, 215 E. Third Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:From Page to screen: Beloved\, Morrison\, and Memory – America 250
DESCRIPTION:From Page to screen: Beloved\, Morrison\, and Memory – America 250\, Thursday\, February 26\, 5-8:30 pm\, Main Library\, Bassani Theater Off Third\, 3rd Floor: Reflect and engage in conversation as segments of Beloved (Rated R)\, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Ohio native Toni Morrison\, are shown and discussed by guest panelists and the audience. Discussion may explore the film’s major themes\, its relationship to the novel\, and its cultural impact. Registration is required. Adults
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/from-page-to-screen-beloved-morrison-and-memory-america-250/
LOCATION:Dayton Metro Library – Main Library\, 215 E. Third Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260522T124113
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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/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:The Dayton Art Institute\, 456 Belmonte Park N\, Dayton\, OH\, 45405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T223000
DTSTAMP:20260522T124113
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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/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:The Barrel House\, 417 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T200000
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SUMMARY:Music Bingo Thursdays
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/music-bingo-thursdays/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:The Trolley Stop\, 530 E. Fifth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, USA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260228
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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/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:The International Peace Museum\, 10 N. Ludlow St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T130000
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi & Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Offered by Immortal Tree Qigong. Each hour-long Tai Chi & Qigong session will start with breathing exercises\, warm up\, and gentle stretching. You will then be guided through flowing movements mixed with short standing meditation. We will end with a slightly longer guided standing (or sitting) meditation. This should leave a few minutes to answer questions or discuss any insights. Qigong doesn’t require any special skills (other than breathing) or equipment (other than your body). Find “Immortal Tree Qigong” on Facebook or Instagram for more information!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/tai-chi-qigong-2/
LOCATION:2nd Street Market\, 600 E. Second St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T170000
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SUMMARY:Living Legacy: The Permanent Collection of The Dayton Society of Artists
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1938\, the Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) has been a vital part of the Miami Valley’s cultural landscape for more than eight decades\, dedicated to connecting\, supporting\, and educating artists and the community. The DSA Permanent Collection reflects this enduring legacy\, preserving works by past and present members whose practices span generations\, media\, and artistic approaches. Featuring artists such as Edward Burroughs\, Rosalie Lowery\, Jane Reese\, Gerald Jerry Page\, Siegfried Weng\, and Robert Koepnick\, this exhibition offers a glimpse into the creative voices that have shaped the organization over time. Together\, these works function not only as individual expressions\, but as a living record of the Dayton Society of Artists’ ongoing commitment to artistic excellence\, experimentation\, and community engagement.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/living-legacy-the-permanent-collection-of-the-dayton-society-of-artists/2026-02-27/
LOCATION:Dayton Society of Artists\, 48 High Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T121000
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SUMMARY:Pillion
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n“Colin\, a timid man\, is swept off his feet when Ray\, an enigmatic\, impossibly handsome biker takes him on as his submissive.”\nThis kinky little gem from the UK\, currently rated “99% Fresh” on rottentomatoes\, is an uninhibited and non-judgmental BDSM romantic comedy-drama that stars Harry Melling & Alexander Skarsgård. IndieWire calls it “a deeply moving love story…chains\, gags\, and all.”\nOn Mondays during the run of its engagement\, this film will be presented with Open Captions (captions presented on the screen).\nNo one under 18 will be admitted.\nDirector\nHarry Lighton\nProducer\nEd Guiney\, Emma Norton\, Andrew Lowe\, Lee Groombridge\nCast\nHarry Melling\, Alexander Skarsgård\, Lesley Sharp
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/pillion/2026-02-27/1/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T220000
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SUMMARY:80s + 90s Party Skate
DESCRIPTION:Part of MetroParks Ice Rink Theme Nights series \n80s + 90s Party Skate\n6:00pm – 10:00pm \nAGE: All ages | $10.00 | Financial Assistance\n\nCome fight for your right to party as we pump up the jam to close out the season with this 80s + 90s Party Skate! U can’t touch this level of fun on the ice so bring your friends and show everyone… this is how we do it. Weather Dependent. \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. For those 21 and over\, a variety of alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase as part of the Downtown Dayton DORA. 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/80s-90s-party-skate/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T190000
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SUMMARY:Coats for a Cure Donation Drive
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we help Coats For A Cure gather cold weather clothing for folks that need it on Friday\, February 27th! We’ll be donating 10% of draft sales directly to the cause\, and DJ Lukewarm is spinning at 7pm!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/coats-for-a-cure-donation-drive/
LOCATION:The Barrel House\, 417 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T200000
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SUMMARY:Silent Disco
DESCRIPTION:Dayton Silent Disco is hosting our annual Sweet Sixthien Party to celebrate KimL’s birthday on Feb 27th at The Brightside Music and Event Venue! Tickets and more details are available at daytonsilentdisco.com Birthday girl KimL will be on the green station with EDM\, Sexbox on the blue station with 70s\, 80s\, and 90s\, and John Chapel on the Red station with modern hits! HOW TO GO? Friday\, Feb 27\, 2026 Cover starts at 8:00pm with music starting at 8:30pm on Jan 30th! Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the doors. We’re offering “Group Tickets” – Save 20% when you bring a group of 10! (Pre-sale only) This show is 21+
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/silent-disco/
LOCATION:The Brightside\, 905 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T130000
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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/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:K12 Gallery & TEJAS\, 341 S. Jefferson St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T120000
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SUMMARY:The Voice of Hind Rajab
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nWe are bringing the powerful\, Oscar-nominated film THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB for two special screenings on Feb. 28 at Noon and March 2 at 7:30. Tickets are $10 each.\n“January 29\, 2024. Red Crescent volunteers receive an emergency call. A five-year old girl is trapped in a car under fire in Gaza\, pleading for rescue. While trying to keep her on the line\, they do everything they can to get an ambulance to her. Her name was Hind Rajab.”\nDirector\nKaouther Ben Hania\nProducer\nOdessa Rae\, James Wilson\, Nadim Cheikhrouha\nCast\nMotaz Malhees\, Saja Kilani\, Amer Hlehel
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/the-voice-of-hind-rajab/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T130000
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SUMMARY:Curators of Curiosities Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Bring your own treasured oddities and transform them into a one-of-a-kind terrarium in this art-forward workshop designed for adults. Guests are invited to incorporate personal objects—bones\, specimens\, found items\, or curios—into a thoughtfully composed miniature environment using natural elements\, plants\, and textures. You’ll be guided through composition\, balance\, and visual storytelling while blending living and non-living elements into a cohesive\, expressive piece. This relaxed\, creative experience celebrates individuality\, curiosity\, and the beauty of the unusual—no two terrariums will be alike. https://www.shopnowandzen.com/open-workshop
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/curators-of-curiosities-workshop/2026-02-28/1/
LOCATION:Now and Zen DIY Studio\, 121 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T180000
DTSTAMP:20260522T124113
CREATED:20260122T134039Z
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SUMMARY:Closing Reception: Gretchen Durst Jacobs: What the Body Carries
DESCRIPTION:Member’s Spotlight Exhibition for Gretchen Durst Jacobs “My paintings begin with the body. I work at a scale that matches my full reach—fingertip to fingertip—so each mark records movement\, presence\, and intuition. The grid holds it all in place. It gives me something to push against. It’s not about control\, but containment—a way to hold chaos\, memory\, and motion all at once. Though my work is abstract\, it is shaped by 25 years of painting directly from observation. I grew up identifying birds\, plants\, and insects with my parents\, both musicians and amateur naturalists. Summers on my grandparents’ farm taught me to read the weather\, notice seasonal shifts\, and understand time as cyclical. These rhythms still guide me. Nature wasn’t just a backdrop — it was how I made sense of things\, especially while growing up with a mother whose moods were unpredictable and overwhelming. I watched how the land adapted: trees bending around fallen trunks\, still growing. I use color\, gesture\, and layered marks to process the full spectrum of lived experience – grief\, trauma\, joy and survival. Sacred geometry appears as a structing force\, a visual and emotional anchor. I am interested in how a line can hold chaos\, how paint can become a kind of memory. Everything I make is an attempt to reconcile feeling with form\, to honor what we carry\, to map what cannot always be said.” This event is FREE and open to all.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/closing-reception-gretchen-durst-jacobs-what-the-body-carries/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T180000
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SUMMARY:Closing Reception: Gretchen Durst Jacobs
DESCRIPTION:A final chance to view The Contemporary Dayton’s Member’s Spotlight Exhibition for Gretchen Durst Jacobs “My paintings begin with the body. I work at a scale that matches my full reach—fingertip to fingertip—so each mark records movement\, presence\, and intuition. The grid holds it all in place. It gives me something to push against. It’s not about control\, but containment—a way to hold chaos\, memory\, and motion all at once.” FREE and open to all.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/closing-reception-gretchen-durst-jacobs/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T180000
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SUMMARY:Q Theatre: Broadway Dance Party
DESCRIPTION:For one night\, the stage becomes the dance floor. Q THEATRE: BROADWAY DANCE PARTY is created exclusively for high school students! An evening of music\, movement\, and community\, this event brings together the songs you know\, the energy you love\, and the people who make theatre feel electric. The playlist is Broadway\, the atmosphere is high-energy\, and the food is included! \nCome dressed with flair or come as you are. Step onto the dance floor\, sing when the moment hits\, and celebrate the shows that bring us together! \nQ THEATRE: BROADWAY DANCE PARTY will take place from 6-9 p.m.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/q-theatre-broadway-dance-party/
LOCATION:PNC Arts Annex\, 46 N. Ludlow St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T193000
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CREATED:20260108T130454Z
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SUMMARY:Black By Popular Demand
DESCRIPTION:There are some Dayton Contemporary Dance Company dances that are requested time and again – audiences want\, once more\, to see the leaps that lifted them out of their seats\, the split-second timing that had them blinking with disbelief\, the moments that brought a tear\, followed by a shout of triumph. They want to re-hear those same songs\, and re-view those remembered moves that caused them to fall in love with DCDC. And DCDC is here to answer that request with BLACK BY POPULAR DEMAND — a soul-stirring return to the iconic works that define who they are. These are the dances audiences can’t get enough of — emotional\, high-impact\, and full of moments that lift you up and leave the room buzzing. At its heart is In My Father’s House\, a gospel-soaked celebration choreographed by Chief Executive & Artistic Director Debbie Blunden-Diggs. Set to the unforgettable sounds of Kirk Franklin and the Family\, it transforms the stage into a sanctuary where movement and music rejoice as one.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/black-by-popular-demand/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Victoria Theatre\, 138 N. Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T193000
DTSTAMP:20260522T124113
CREATED:20260224T175600Z
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SUMMARY:Changes: A Symphonic Tribute to the Music of David Bowie
DESCRIPTION:What better way to celebrate the genre-bending genius of David Bowie than with a full symphony and a killer rock band? From glam to soul\, funk to art rock\, CHANGES captures the chameleonic magic of Bowie’s music with dazzling orchestral color\, epic vocals\, and theatrical flair. It’s bold\, it’s brilliant\, it’s Bowie – like you’ve never heard him before.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/changes-a-symphonic-tribute-to-the-music-of-david-bowie/
LOCATION:The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center\, 1 West Second Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T193000
DTSTAMP:20260522T124113
CREATED:20260224T175718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T175718Z
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SUMMARY:Black by Popular Demand
DESCRIPTION:Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) presents BLACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – four powerhouse works that capture the heart of African American culture through movement. From the gospel celebration of In My Father’s House to the civil rights reflection of Martyr’s Road\, from the ancestral rhythms of WAWA ABA to the intimate connections of Call(ing)\, this concert delivers the emotional range and artistic excellence audiences return for again and again. \nThese are the works that make audiences lean forward in their seats\, tap their feet to the beat\, and feel their spirits stirred. Chief Executive & Artistic Director Debbie Blunden-Diggs’ In My Father’s House transforms the Victoria Theatre into a sanctuary with Kirk Franklin’s unforgettable gospel sound. Kevin Ward’s Martyr’s Road honors the unending march for justice through one family’s story. Stafford C. Berry Jr.’s WAWA ABA pulses with neo-traditional African dance and communal energy. Qarrianne Blayr’s The Call(ing) reminds audiences to answer the call — from loved ones\, from purpose\, from community. \nBLACK BY POPULAR DEMAND celebrates Black life\, love\, and liberation through dance that reflects on history\, speaks to the present\, and carries forward a legacy born during the Civil Rights movement. Part of the Dancing in Our Light season\, this concert invites audiences to witness artistry that resonates in the chest\, connects generations\, and reminds us why live performance changes everything. There’s something here for everyone – moments of joy\, reflection\, resilience\, and triumph that leave the theatre buzzing.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/black-by-popular-demand-2/2026-02-28/
LOCATION:Victoria Theatre\, 138 N. Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T200000
DTSTAMP:20260522T124113
CREATED:20260224T175132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T175132Z
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SUMMARY:Disney Karaoke
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a magical evening filled with tales as old as time. Disney Karaoke with our friends at Rainey Day Entertainment.\nNo cover. Just vibes.\nPlease don’t sue us.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/disney-karaoke/
LOCATION:The Barrel House\, 417 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T230000
DTSTAMP:20260522T124113
CREATED:20260218T140635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T140635Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Hyryder – Grateful Dead Tribute
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in the timeless magic of the Grateful Dead with Hyryder\, a tribute band dedicated to capturing the spirit\, improvisation\, and musical exploration that defined an era. Hyryder brings the legendary dead tunes to life with passion and authenticity. Come and join the ride—where the spirit of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead lives on\, revitalized by the sonic mastery of Hyryder. HOW TO GO? Saturday\, February 28\, 2026 The Brightside (905 E 3rd St\, Dayton) – *Free parking! Doors 7pm / Show 8pm All ages welcome (under 18 w guardian) Tickets $15 advance / $20 at the door Limited qty reserved tables available *Free parking on both sides of the venue; first come\, first serve
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/an-evening-with-hyryder-grateful-dead-tribute/
LOCATION:The Brightside\, 905 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTSTAMP:20260522T124113
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/2026-03-01/
LOCATION:The Barrel House\, 417 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260522T124113
CREATED:20260218T142417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T142417Z
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SUMMARY:Oregon Stories
DESCRIPTION:OREGON STORIES is a documentary created by John Bognar and John Mays in 2007 chronicling the rollicking history of Dayton’s Historic Oregon District. The doc traces the history of The Oregon District from its beginnings as the city’s first platted neighborhood\, providing housing for workers on the Miami-Erie canal\, through the prosperous 1800’s\, the 1913 flood\, the industrial era\, to the eventual blight of the 1950’s – 60’s.\nOREGON STORIES focuses on the period of renewal in the 1970’s when urban pioneers saved one of Dayton’s most unique neighborhoods. Full of great tales of people who lived it\, OREGON STORIES brings history to life with a rich cast of characters and raises important contemporary questions about the nature of community.\nSunday\, March 1 at 5:00. Tickets are $12.\nThe program will begin with an introduction by filmmakers John Bognar & John Mays\, and audience members can share their own “Oregon Stories” after the film.\nFilm-goers who want to continue the evening can call to make early dinner reservations at Jay’s Restaurant in the former Joseph Kratochwill’s Dayton Corn and Grist Mill which once connected to the Miami- Erie Canal\, now Patterson Boulevard.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/oregon-stories/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T210000
DTSTAMP:20260522T124113
CREATED:20251021T140330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T140330Z
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SUMMARY:Office Space Movie Party – Dayton Dinner Theater
DESCRIPTION:Get cozy with an evening of of music\, food\, trivia\, and Dayton Dinner Theater’s famous interactive movie experience with a true fan-favorite film: Office Space! Themed Food We’ll have some snacks and appetizers in the commissary\, and then we’ll order in some pizza and salad for your lunch break. If there is a birthday we’ll serve cake and hopefully you’ll get a piece Themed Drinks: something to get you through the work day or the next century Themed Attire: Where your favorite stuffy work clothles from 1999 and don’t forget the suspenders. BYORS… (bring your own Red Stapler) and don’t be stingy on the flair Themed Music for Name that Tune Something about the millenium\, fax machines\, working for a livin\, or maybe annoying bosses *Drink and food menu items subject to change HOW TO GO? Mar 01\, 2026\, 5:45 PM – 9:10 PM Dayton\, 905 E 3rd St\, Dayton\, OH 45402\, USA 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 $36 – Get tickets here: https://www.daytondinnertheater.com/events/office-space-movie-party-with-cake 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
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/office-space-movie-party-dayton-dinner-theater/
LOCATION:The Brightside\, 905 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260303
DTSTAMP:20260522T124113
CREATED:20260302T125520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T125520Z
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SUMMARY:Becoming: 70 Years of Growth\, Expression\, and Possibility
DESCRIPTION:Dayton Metro Library’s newest art exhibit\, Becoming: 70 Years of Growth\, Expression\, and Possibility\, will be on display Sunday\, March 1 – Tuesday\, March 31\, in the Main Library’s The 2nd Floor Gallery. \nBecoming celebrates the artists of United Rehabilitation Services (URS) and the ways creativity serves as a powerful form of communication\, identity\, and connection. \nFor 70 years\, URS has supported children and adults with developmental and acquired disabilities as they grow\, explore independence\, and express who they are. Their artwork reflects a journey of becoming\, not as a fixed destination but an ongoing process shaped by experience\, curiosity\, collaboration\, and self-expression. \nThe exhibit features a wide range of abilities\, styles\, and mediums. Some pieces were created individually\, while others were created collaboratively\, emphasizing the importance of community\, shared effort\, and collective voice. The scale of the work is intentionally varied\, ranging from small\, intimate pieces to large-format installations\, mirroring the diversity of expression within the disability community. \nPresented during Disabilities Awareness Month\, Becoming invites viewers to look beyond labels and assumptions to see creativity\, agency\, and possibility. Each piece tells a story\, not of limitation\, but of growth\, imagination\, and presence. \nFor more information\, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org/Exhibits or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/becoming-70-years-of-growth-expression-and-possibility/2026-03-02/
LOCATION:Dayton Metro Library – Main Library\, 215 E. Third Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T100000
DTSTAMP:20260522T124113
CREATED:20260226T154311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T154311Z
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SUMMARY:Dayton Dragons Single-Game Ticket Sales for 2026 Season
DESCRIPTION:Single-game ticket sales for Dayton Dragons 2026 home games will go on sale to the public Monday\, March 2 at 10:00AM. Tickets for Dragons 2026 regular season games can be purchased at the Dragons Box Office\, Online at daytondragons.com/tickets\, By phone at (937) 228-2287. Pricing for single game tickets for stadium seats and lawn tickets: Stadium: o April: $16 o May: $18 o June through September: $20 Lawn: o April: $6 o May: $8 o June through September: $10
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/dayton-dragons-single-game-ticket-sales-for-2026-season/
LOCATION:Day Air Ballpark\, 220 North Patterson Blvd.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T190000
DTSTAMP:20260522T124113
CREATED:20260224T190401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T190401Z
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SUMMARY:Uncle Tom’s Cabin: An American Classic?
DESCRIPTION:As part of our Celebrate250! Series marking the 250th anniversary of the United States\, we invite you to explore one of the most influential—and controversial—novels in American history.\nPublished in 1852\, Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe became a literary phenomenon\, selling more copies in the nineteenth century than any book except the Bible. The novel helped shape public opinion in the years leading up to the Civil War. Yet from the moment it appeared\, it sparked debate—and it continues to do so today. \nWhy has this book endured? Why has it divided readers for more than 170 years? \nIn this engaging program\, a guest speaker from the Harriet Beecher Stowe House will guide us through: \n\n\nHow and why Stowe wrote the novel \n\n\nThe iconic characters and unforgettable scenes that captured a nation’s attention \n\n\nThe rise of “Tom shows” and early film adaptations \n\n\nThe evolution of the term “Uncle Tom” \n\n\nThe book’s revival and reinterpretation by feminist critics \n\n\nTogether\, we will consider how Harriet Beecher Stowe’s voice speaks to us now—and what this American classic reveals about the issues we continue to face. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED\nGeneral Admission: $15 per person \nWe are open to the general public. Our venue is fully accessible with a ramp entrance.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/uncle-toms-cabin-an-american-classic/
LOCATION:The Dayton Woman’s Club\, 225 N Ludlow St\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,Education,Museum / History
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