Playwright’s Night – Varian
The Human Race Theatre Company 126 N. Main St., Dayton, OHVarian is a new solo play about the journey of Varian Fry, an American writer and editor, who traveled to Vichy ...
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Bagels & Broadway: Les Misérables
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHEver wonder what it takes to prepare a stage for a show? Join us for BAGELS & BROADWAY, a unique opportunity ...
Opening Reception: Member’s Spotlight Exhibition: Gretchen Durst Jacobs
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin us for the opportunity to view the works of painter and printmaker Gretchen Durst Jacobs. The Member’s Spotlight Exhibitions ...
Dayton Battle of the Bands – Week 4 (Hard Rock / Metal / Punk)
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHGet ready — Week 4 brings the loudest, heaviest, and most high-energy night of the entire series! This week showcases ...
Passadhi Yoga
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAYoga with Aleasha will lead you in an all-levels yoga flow. If you're a beginner, she will guide you through ...
Story Time at the Market
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAJoin us as we read "Little Hearts" by Charles Ghigna, make a heart themed craft, and do a STEM exploration ...
Friday Night Paint-In
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHFriday Night Paint-In on first Fridays of every month between October 2025-April 2026. 2 sessions available 4:00pm-6:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm. Bring ...
First Friday
Downtown DaytonThe beginning of every month starts with a bang in downtown Dayton. First Friday is a free art hop featuring ...
Open House at the Front Street Studios
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OHLet the Front Street Studios be your one-stop-shopping location for art, crafts, photography, vintage retail and so much more. Front ...
Friday Night Paint-In
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHFriday Night Paint-In on first Fridays of every month between October 2025-April 2026. 2 sessions available 4:00pm-6:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm. Bring ...
K-pop Skate
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesPart of MetroParks Ice Rink Theme Nights series K-pop Skate 6:00pm - 10:00pm AGE: All ages | $10.00 | Financial Assistance We're gonna be, gonna ...
Bob Marley Bash: Music, Unity & Jamaica Relief
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHJoin us for a night of roots, rhythm, and purpose as we celebrate the life, legacy, and global impact of ...
Open House at the Front Street Studios
Front Street Galleries 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OHLet the Front Street Studios be your one-stop-shopping location for art, crafts, photography, vintage retail and so much more. Front ...
Living Wall Art Workshop
Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OHDiscover the magic of designing your very own living masterpiece in our most popular workshop at Now and Zen DIY ...
Masthead’s 9th Birthday Party
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin us as we host our friends from Masthead to celebrate their 9th anniversary! On tap: Surf To Slope PilsnerPaper ...
Intergalactic Art & Music Jam Fundraiser
Cosmo Joe's Atomic Lounge 121 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHJoin the Dayton Society of Artists for an evening of live music, pop-up art, and community at Cosmo Joe’s Atomic Lounge. This special ...
Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHJoin us on Saturday, March 7, 2026, as the six winning bands from our playoff rounds compete for the Dayton ...
The Naked Magicians
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesWith a Las Vegas residency, a season on London’s West End, and seen in 250+ cities across the globe… THE ...
Bricktacular Builds
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesPart of MetroParks Ice Rink Family Skate Days series Bricktacular Builds 1:00pm - 5:00pm AGE: All ages | $10.00 | Financial Assistance Ready to build ...
Les Misérables
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHSTILL THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award®-winning musical phenomenon, LES ...