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Polar Bear Express

Downtown Dayton

Book a ride on the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the fest streets of Dayton ...

RESILIENCE

Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH

Resilience opens at the Edward A. Dixon Gallery on February 5th featuring several local artists ranging from a University Student ...

Temporary Exhibit: Ordinary Lives

The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH

“Ordinary Lives imagines Palestinian existence as an unbroken continuum—a lineage of care, memory, and everyday beauty that stretches from ancient ritual ...

Saturday Art Workshops

K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH

Saturday Art Workshops for Kindergarten-12th Grade and Adults. Each month explore a different art medium (Clay, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Mosaics, ...

The Voice of Hind Rajab

THE NEON , United States

Overview We are bringing the powerful, Oscar-nominated film THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB for two special screenings on Feb. 28 ...

Curators of Curiosities Workshop

Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

Bring your own treasured oddities and transform them into a one-of-a-kind terrarium in this art-forward workshop designed for adults. Guests ...

Pillion

THE NEON , United States

Overview "Colin, a timid man, is swept off his feet when Ray, an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on ...

Curators of Curiosities Workshop

Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OH

Bring your own treasured oddities and transform them into a one-of-a-kind terrarium in this art-forward workshop designed for adults. Guests ...

Pillion

THE NEON , United States

Overview "Colin, a timid man, is swept off his feet when Ray, an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on ...

Closing Reception: Gretchen Durst Jacobs

The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United States

A final chance to view The Contemporary Dayton's Member’s Spotlight Exhibition for Gretchen Durst Jacobs “My paintings begin with the ...

Pillion

THE NEON , United States

Overview "Colin, a timid man, is swept off his feet when Ray, an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on ...

Q Theatre: Broadway Dance Party

PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH

For one night, the stage becomes the dance floor. Q THEATRE: BROADWAY DANCE PARTY is created exclusively for high school students! An ...

Pillion

THE NEON , United States

Overview "Colin, a timid man, is swept off his feet when Ray, an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on ...

Black By Popular Demand

Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United States

There are some Dayton Contemporary Dance Company dances that are requested time and again – audiences want, once more, to ...