Downtown Dayton Partnership

Jason REVOK: Mutually Exclusive
2026-03-18 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present new paintings by Jason REVOK. Self-taught, REVOK is known for pushing creative boundaries that began in the street. Although his story begins with graffiti, the artist has spent the last decade focusing on his studio practice and the evolution of process and concept. Refusing to be limited by his early recognition, REVOK allows only certain elements from graffiti culture to transition to his contemporary work—modest materials and industrial tools, ingenuity, his name—but his proclivity towards minimalism and post-painterly abstraction has become the driving force behind his practice. Examining the question of authorship from start to finish, REVOK has developed systematic yet imperfect tools to carry out his vision and has created a number of unmistakable bodies of work. His bold, balanced, geometry is heightened by the personal and imperfect sleight of the human hand. REVOK grew up in Southern California and is based in Detroit. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit; the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; and the Pasadena Museum of California Art, as well as in galleries and special projects in New York, Los Angeles, Detroit, and Dubai. His work is held in important private collections worldwide. OPENING NIGHT / Friday, March 13 Member & Sponsor Preview: 5-6 pm Public Reception: 6-8 pm Remarks: 6:30 pm CLOSING RECEPTION / Saturday, June 6 4-6p – Light Refreshments and a final chance to view the exhibition. This exhibition is one of three concurrent exhibitions of new and recent work by Detroit-based artists, curated by Heather Jones, and presented to spark dialogue around the art and artists of our time.

Tony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective
2026-03-18, 2026-03-15 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Tony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective
February 21–May 17, 2026, Gallery 120
Between 2007 and 2025, Tony Foster embarked on his 19th Journey, building it around a profound and layered theme: time. Across this body of work, he investigates how time shapes the land—from the quick shifts of light and weather, to the slow rhythms of seasons, to the immense scales of biological and geological transformation. As Foster explains, his aim is “to draw attention to the unseen forces that create place.”
Exploring Time brings together a remarkable series of watercolor diaries that capture nature in motion. His paintings reveal signs of change on multiple fronts: geological upheavals, biological cycles and the marks left by human activity. With a discerning eye, Foster records not only nature’s strength and resilience but also its vulnerability, even in landscapes once dominated by industry and later reclaimed.
In a world where environmental change is often conveyed through striking images of global warming, Foster offers a different perspective, one that considers Earth’s continual evolution and the visible traces of time’s passage. Organized into four themes: geological, biological, human and the fleeting, this exhibition invites viewers to engage with time at every scale, from the span of a moment to the stretch of millennia, while reflecting on the enduring impact of human presence.

Karaoke with Zane
2026-03-17 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

Karaoke
2026-03-17 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.

Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
2026-03-17 17:10, 2026-03-16 17:10, 2026-03-15 17:10, 2026-03-14 17:10 | THE NEON, United States
We’ve had a few requests this DIY comedy (rated “98% Fresh” on rottentomatoes), so we’re bringing it for a handful of shows starting Mar. 13!
“When their plan to book a show at the Rivoli goes horribly wrong, Matt and Jay accidentally travel back to the year 2008. Blah blah blah.”
Rogerebert.com calls this film “an early contender for the funniest and most charming movie of the year.”

Teens (Learn to) Chill Out!
2026-03-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Teens (Learn to) Chill Out!, Tuesday, March 17, 4-5 pm, Main Library, Teen Edge, 1st Floor: Teens will learn how to understand themselves, identify and manage stress and anxiety, practice self-care, manage time, and boost self-esteem using resources provided by the Teen Librarian. Each session includes a journal prompt and specific topics. This month’s topic is: “What is the vagus nerve system, and how can I calm it down?” Registration required.

Adult Weekday Classes
2026-03-17 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-03-17 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-17 13:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Artist in Training (AIT) Program
2026-03-17 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-03-16 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.

Becoming: 70 Years of Growth, Expression, and Possibility
2026-03-17, 2026-03-16, 2026-03-15 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
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.
Becoming celebrates the artists of United Rehabilitation Services (URS) and the ways creativity serves as a powerful form of communication, identity, and connection.
For 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.
The 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.
Presented 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.
For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org/Exhibits or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

Irish Dancing Workshop
2026-03-16 18:00 - 18:45 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Main Library, Bassani Theater Off Third, 3rd Floor, Monday, March 16, 6-6:45 pm
The Celtic Academy will lead a dance workshop. Learn simple footwork set to lively music. All skill levels are welcome. Wear comfortable shoes. (Adults)

Discovery: Click, Clack, Moo
2026-03-16 11:30, 2026-03-16 09:30 | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
his 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.
“Cows that type? Hens on strike! Whoever heard of such a thing!” Farmer Brown cries. When his granddaughter Jenny comes for a visit, Farmer Brown declares the farm a tech-free zone. He takes her laptop in the cold barn with the shivering cows who use her computer to type messages requesting blankets. “No way,” replies Farmer Brown. “No blankets!” So, the cows go on strike and the chickens join them in solidarity. No blankets? No milk! No eggs! Will Farmer Brown give in to the animals’ demands? Will Jenny get her computer back? Find out in a hilariously moving musical about negotiation and compromise.
Produced by TheaterWorksUSA. Book by Billy Aronson. Lyrics by Kevin Del Aguila. Music by Brad Alexander. Based on the book by Doreen Cronin with illustrations by Betsy Lewin.

The Price Is Right Live – On Stage
2026-03-15 19:00 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and “Come On Down” to win. Prizes may include appliances, vacations, and possibly a new car! Play classic games just like on television’s longest running and most popular gameshow… from Plinko™ to Cliffhangers to The Big Wheel and even the fabulous Showcase. Playing to packed houses for more than 20 years, THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE has entertained millions of guests and given away more than 15 million dollars in cash and prizes. If you’re a fan of “The Price Is Right” on TV, you’ll no doubt love this exciting, live (non-televised), on-stage version of the show!

Choral Vespers
2026-03-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Westminster Presbyterian Church, 125 N. Wilkinson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Sunday, March 15, 4:00 p.m. – Requiem by Mozart – Westminster Choir with organ and timpani – Freewill offering

RESILIENCE – Closing Reception
2026-03-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
RESILIENCE opened at the Edward A. Dixon Gallery during Black History Month on February 5th featuring several local artists ranging from a University Student to 30 year career artists. Mark your calendars for the Closing Reception on Sunday, March 15th from 2pm-4pm. List of Participating artists: Morris Howard, Zuri Ali, Jaylaha Crutchfield, Karen D. Brame, Nathan Connor, Cedric Michael Cox, Gregory DeGroat and Markel & Lindsay Haralson

Click, Clack, Moo
2026-03-15 14:00 | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Sunday, March 15, 2026 – 2 p.m. Sensory Inclusive Performance
“Cows that type? Hens on strike! Whoever heard of such a thing!” Farmer Brown cries. When his granddaughter Jenny comes for a visit, Farmer Brown declares the farm a tech-free zone. He takes her laptop in the cold barn with the shivering cows who use her computer to type messages requesting blankets. “No way,” replies Farmer Brown. “No blankets!” So, the cows go on strike and the chickens join them in solidarity. No blankets? No milk! No eggs! Will Farmer Brown give in to the animals’ demands? Will Jenny get her computer back? Find out in a hilariously moving musical about negotiation and compromise based on the Caldecott Honor Book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin.

RESILIENCE
2026-03-15 | 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.

Vinyl Vinyl Sundays
2026-03-15 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Sunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records, we’ll play ’em

Divas Live Drag Show
2026-03-14 18:00 - 22:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
$1 from every beer and 10% from every cocktail goes straight to KETTERING PRIDE!Music starts playing at 5pm Dance the evening away with us! Pop up shows every hour starting at 6pm until 10pm! Dress to impress as your favorite diva!Cocktails , thc drinks, And MORE!

Malortigras Dayton 2026
2026-03-14 15:00 - 19:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for a rambunctious afternoon of celebrating the infamous Malört. Born in Chicago and revered by many. We’ll have a special flight of infused Malörts, jambalaya, New Orleans jazz curated by George Balog, and the return of the Malört Face photo wall. There’ll probably be some swag involved. Limited Malörtigras t-shirts are available for pre-order here: https://www.customink.com/g/snm0-00d1-bct0
Major shoutout to Mike Colvin and Pepp’s Pub in NOLA for being the brains behind this celebration.
May the Lört be with you.

Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban In Concert
2026-03-14 14:00 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Relive the magic of your favorite wizard in HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN IN CONCERT. Based on the third installment of the classic saga, the thrilling tale is accompanied by the music of a live symphony orchestra as Harry soars across the big screen. Get ready to encounter a Dementor, ride the Knight Bus and discover just who Sirius Black, really is.
