John Lauer: Demon Heads
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesDrawing on fantasy, queer culture, and architecture, Lauer creates demon heads out of paper. Combining digital and manual techniques, he ...
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CURTIS MANN: Precious Blood
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesCURTIS MANN: Precious Blood THE DR. ROBERT L. BRANDT JR. FAMILY GALLERY THE IRA & SUSAN THOMSEN FAMILY GALLERY SEP 6 ...
SEAN WILKINSON: Flora
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesSEAN WILKINSON: Flora THE MITOSIS GALLERY SEP 6 – DEC 21, 2024 Wilkinson’s ongoing series of photographs, Flora (2020-2024) are the ...
Draw from the Collection
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesGet inspired, get creative, get sketching! Learn about a variety of drawing concepts and techniques with the guidance of a ...
Winter Wonderland at Rabbit Hole Books
Rabbit Hole Books 27 W. First St., Dayton, OHDecember 7, 14, & 21; 1-5 p.m. Rabbit Hole Books, 27 W. First St. Santa's workshop is coming to downtown ...
Holiday Cookie Swap
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesCookie season is upon us! Bring your home backed cookies and share 'em with other cookineers at our first annual ...
Christmas With C.S. Lewis
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesIn the early years of his young adult life, C.S. Lewis believed the story of Christ’s birth was nothing more ...
Holiday Mini Market
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesHoliday Mini Market 5:00pm - 8:00pm AGE: All ages | FREE Head down to the MetroParks Ice Rink on the first three Saturdays in ...
Black Box Improv Annual Holiday Show
The Black Box Improv Theater 518 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesIT'S THE MOST IMPROVISED TIME OF THE YEAR... You've waited all year, and it's finally time! We're gearing up for ...
Have a Cigar – Pink Floyd Tribute Show
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHCelebrate the winter solstice with Have A Cigar - A Pink Floyd Tribute, live Floyd experience w/ laser light show! ...
Breakfast with Santa
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAJoin Santa and his Elves for a tasty buffet breakfast obtained from and prepared by 2nd Street Market vendors. This ...
Holiday Greenery Crafting
Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OHStop in for a jolly good time with whimsical holiday plant projects, including terrarium snowmen, air plant ornaments, and more! ...
Sugarplum Tea
The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, United StatesWe are excited to announce that our annual Sugar Plum Tea will once again be held at the beautiful Dayton ...
A Frosty Night
The Human Race Theatre Company 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OHIn this world premiere farce, Mark Brown takes on winter with a twist! Sharon Frosty, Frosty the Snowman’s wife, knows ...
The Nutcracker
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHDon’t miss the world premiere of the much-anticipated new production of Dayton’s most beloved holiday tradition, THE NUTCRACKER! From the creative ...
‘Twas: A Holiday Musical
Blair Hall Theatre - Sinclair 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OHMore music and dance added to this family-friendly story of holidays explained by pets left alone on Christmas Eve. Understanding ...
“It’s a Wonderful Life” Movie Party
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHCelebrate the Holidays with Music, Meal, Trivia, and Dayton Dinner Theater's famous interactive movie experience with the iconic holiday classic ...
RTA’s Historic Christmas Trolley
Wright Stop Plaza 4 S. Main St., Dayton, OHDash away! Dash away! Dash away all—to see the Greater Dayton RTA’s historic Christmas trolley gracing local streets once more ...
Christmas Eve Skate
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesChristmas Eve Skate 11:00am - 8:00pm AGE: All ages | $10.00 Glide into Christmas with joy with our Christmas Eve skate at MetroParks Ice ...
Whimsical Windows Contest
Downtown DaytonDec. 2-27 Select businesses throughout downtown This annual contest shows off the creativity of downtown Dayton's collection of small businesses ...