Tropical Terrarium Workshop
Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OHCreate your own lush, self-sustaining tropical ecosystem. Choose from a variety of colorful, humidity-loving plants and ferns, then personalize your ...
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Downtown Events Calendar
Closing Reception: Xaviera Simmons: Figure Eleven
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United States4-6p – Light Refreshments and a final chance to view the exhibition.
A Night Of Symphonic Rock
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHTurn it up to eleven! Your orchestra is going full throttle with the biggest anthems in rock history. A NIGHT OF ...
Animal Adventures
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesPart of MetroParks Ice Rink Family Skate Days series Animal Adventures 1:00pm - 5:00pm AGE: All ages | $10.00 | Financial Assistance Ready to set ...
The Mystery Of Edwin Drood
PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHJoin TheatreLab Dayton for the hilarious whodunit musical, THE MYSTERY OF EDWIN DROOD! This madcap romp through Victorian England invites the ...
Billy Goats Gruff And Other Tales
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesSaturday, January 24, 2026 – 1 & 4 p.m. Traditional Performances Sunday, January 25, 2026 – 2 p.m. Sensory Inclusive ...
“Clue” 40th Anniversary Interactive Movie Mystery Party
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHYou're invited Dayton Dinner Theater's famous interactive movie experience with the classic, comedy murder mystery Clue! Themed Food : Mystery ...
Wassail, Wit, and Who Done It? presented by Mayhem & Mystery
Spaghetti Warehouse 36 W. Fifth St., Dayton, OHIt’s Christmas time and The Wassail Warblers, a group of long-time friends and semi-committed amateur carolers, are making their annual ...
Interviewing 101 with Clothes That Work
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library, through its Workforce Education Program Initiative, continues its partnership with Clothes That Work to provide valuable career ...
Singalong Broadway
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesCalling all musical theatre lovers, shower singers, and showtune fanatics! This is your chance to belt out your favorite Broadway ...
Dayton Battle of the Bands – Week 3 (Hip Hop / Rap)
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHDAYTON BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2026 – WEEK 3! HIP HOP / RAP NIGHT Thursday, January 29, 2026 | The ...
Strengthening the Fabric of Our Community
The International Peace Museum 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHA Season for Nonviolence starts this Friday and runs through April 4, 2026. Our theme this year is "Strengthening the ...
Heroes Assemble Skate
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesPart of MetroParks Ice Rink Theme Nights series Heroes Assemble Skate 6:00pm - 10:00pm AGE: All ages | $10.00 | Financial Assistance With great power ...
Dayton Silent Disco – Cosplay Party
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHDayton Silent Disco is hosting our annual Cosplay Party on Jan 30th at The Brightside Music and Event Venue! Tickets ...
Exhibit: Being Seen
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OHDayton Metro Library will host Brian Mathus and his exhibit Being Seen in The 2nd Floor Gallery of the Main ...
Dan Cleary: Five Views of Ohio
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesDan Cleary: Five Views of Ohio January 7-31, 2025 Opening Reception: Jan 7, 2026 Closing Reception: Jan 31, 2026 Dan ...
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 ...
Arcade Commons
Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OHArcade Commons is a vibrant, community-focused event series designed to bring together art, wellness, and local retail under one historic ...
FREE Yoga – Arcade Arts & Wellness
Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OHFREE Rotunda yoga classes return to the Arcade in early 2026 as part of our ongoing Arcade Arts & Wellness ...
Saturday Art Workshops
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHSaturday Art Workshops for Kindergarten-12th Grade and Adults. Each month explore a different art medium (Clay, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Mosaics, ...