Downtown Dayton Partnership

Exhibit: The Future of Female
2024-02-02 | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
THE FUTURE OF FEMALE
DSA’S ALL WOMEN IDENTIFYING EXHIBITION

Exhibition Runs: Fri. February 2nd – Sat. March 23rd
The Dayton Society of Artists is pleased to present The Future of Female , an exhibition focused on the ideals, hopes, and experiences of women identifying artists. The call for art is open to any women identifying artists who are 18 years or older and who live, work, or attend school in the state of Ohio. All art in any medium, style, and technique will be considered. Art must be original. The juror is Heather Jones and $600 will be given in prizes.

30th Open Members Show
2024-02-02 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Contemporary Dayton presents The 30th Open Members’ Show. The Co’s popular biennial exhibition—back for the first time since 2020— is a community-wide celebration of 80+ local and Ohio artists.
Artist Prizes include: The John Lombard Prize Best in Show; The Mike Goheen Memorial Award for Emerging Photographers; and The 2026 Members Showcard Award.
Opening Night: Feb 2, 2024
Members Preview 5-6 pm / Public Reception 6-8 pm
Closing Reception / Apr 5, 2024
6-8pm
Other Date & Time Info: Exhibition Dates:
Feb. 2 – Apr. 5, 2024
Opening Night: Feb 2, 2024
Members Preview 5-6 pm / Public Reception 6-8 pm

Jurassic Quest
2024-02-02 12:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Dayton Convention Center, 22 East 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Walk with our larger-than-life dinosaur herd with your friends and family as Jurassic Quest roars through Dayton!
There’s no better place to make pter-iffic memories playing with adorable baby Dinos, excavating fossils, or even training a raptor while surrounded by behemoths like sky-scraping Spinosaurus and, the King himself, Tyrannosaurus rex! Get your tickets for Dayton now before they go EXTINCT!
Jurassic Quest is the world’s largest, most popular Dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family. Observe our herd of life size dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus, and an INCREDIBLE T.rex!
Info and tickets: https://tickets.jurassicquest.com/daytonoh2024/events/4732220b-765f-ff5b-9020-f7148216079d

Irish First Fridays
2024-02-02 15:00 | The Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Ave., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Stop by for a pint and listen to live music for Irish First Fridays. Music by The Rogues starting at 9 p.m.

Rabbit Hole Books first anniversary celebration
2024-02-02 16:00 - 19:00 | Rabbit Hole Books, 27 W. First St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The Dayton Book Fair cordially invites you to join us on Friday, February 2, to help us celebrate the first anniversary of Rabbit Hole Books! Additionally, three grants, $10,000 each, will be presented to the Human Race Theater Company, Breast Wishes, and CityHeart. Beneficiaries for Dayton Book Fair’s 2024 Sale will also be announced.
Enjoy coffee, punch, and delicious birthday cake!

Artist Reception
2024-02-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The gallery hosts AAVAG’s latest travelling exhibit during Black History Month. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Artist reception 5-8 p.m.

Front Street Art Hop
2024-02-02 17:00 - 2024-02-03 21:00 | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Explore studios, galleries, shops and boutiques right in the heart of Dayton’s Arts District! Visit with more than 250+ artists, creatives and curators. This month the Front Street Gallery presents a solo exhibition featuring stainless steel sculptures by internationally recognized artist Jeff Rutledge.
This month, we have a VERY SPECIAL TREAT for you!! Phil’s Big Ass Brass Band will be warming up for the Gem City Mardi-Gras Threauxdown right here at Front Street!
Hungry? Grab a bite to eat from Kool Beanz Cafe.
Front Street is a family and pet friendly community. Arthops at Front Street are free to attend. Our campus offers free, lit parking. Visit frontstreet.art for more information.

Cab Grass Concert Series: Jenny Walker & Spellbound
2024-02-02 19:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Cab Grass is proud to present the 2nd show of their 2024 Roots and Heritage concert series, happening on the First Friday of every month at the Yellow Cab Tavern!
In February, we’re excited to feature a full set from Jenny Walker & Spellbound with support from residents, The Shady Pine, presenting their first “Shady Pine Jam” to make for a whole evening of live Bluegrass, Folk, and Americana music!
Cover starts at 7pm, music starts at 8pm and tickets are $9 in advance and $12 at the doors.
Presale tickets available at https://www.yellowcabtavern.com/event-tickets
*All ages welcome with a guardian.
**Discounted presale tickets end at Midnight on Feb 1st
Yellow Cab’s resident truck, The Pizza Bandit, will be set up and serving through 11pm.

Cosmic Skate
2024-02-02 19:00 - 22:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Cosmic Skate
7:00pm – 10:00pm
AGE: All ages | $10.00
It will be all things space for our first ever Cosmic Skate! Skate along to space-themed music, ambiance, and more. Plus, say hi or take a selfie with some Star Wars characters and enter to win a spectacular Lego set. Skate admission is $7 and skate rental is $3. Thanks to our Access to Nature Program, residents who receive SNAP/EBT can simply show their card to the rental attendant to receive 50% off admission and skate rental. Weather Dependent.

The Cher Show
2024-02-02 20:00 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
The Tony Award®-winning musical! Her life. Her story. Her legend. Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture – breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries, and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. THE CHER SHOW is the Tony Award®-winning musical of her story, and it’s packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her: the kid starting out, the glam pop star, and the icon. THE CHER SHOW is 35 smash hits, six decades of stardom, two rock-star husbands, a Grammy®, an Oscar®, an Emmy® and enough Tony Award®-winning Bob Mackie gowns to cause a sequin shortage in New York City, all in one unabashedly fabulous new musical that will have you dancing in the aisles!
THE CHER SHOW is a new Broadway musical production created to celebrate the story of Cher’s life featuring fabulous Bob Mackie costumes, energetic performances, and 35 of her greatest hits. The role of Cher is woven together by three performers who depict Cher throughout distinct periods in the superstar’s life. Cher does not appear in the show.

Live Music
2024-02-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Corner Kitchen, 613 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Enjoy live music from 8 to 10 p.m. every First Friday! Parking validated with $20 purchase.

Black Unity Conference
2024-02-03 11:00 - 17:00 | Sinclair Conference Center, 301 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
REGISTER HERE FOR THE BLACK UNITY CONFERENCE

Valentine’s Day pet photos
2024-02-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Wild Whiskers, 33 S. St. Clair St., Ste. 2, Dayton, OH, 45410, United States
Bring your pet for Valentine’s Day themed photos at Wild Whiskers!

Photography by Pawz To Pose. You’ll receive a gallery and one image for free. Additional images may be purchased from your gallery at a discounted rate. If you’d like to book a session with Kali, a portion of the fee for a full session will be donated to Our Farm Sanctuary.

100% of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Our Farm Sanctuary

Stage & Sip: The Cher Show
2024-02-03 18:00 | PNC Arts Annex, 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
STAGE & SIP redefines the traditional theatre experience for adults ages 21 and up. Join us for an evening of Broadway magic and sophisticated entertainment, delight in exclusive workshops led by touring cast members (if available), indulge in a complimentary curated cocktail hour, and collect unique tour merchandise. Your night at STAGE & SIP promises an unforgettable journey into the world of Broadway, created for adults seeking a blend of culture, craft cocktails, and theatrical excellence.
THE CHER SHOW is the Tony Award®-winning musical! Her life. Her story. Her legend. Superstars come and go. Cher is forever. For six straight decades, only one unstoppable force has flat-out dominated popular culture – breaking down barriers, pushing boundaries, and letting nothing and no one stand in her way. THE CHER SHOW is the Tony Award®-winning musical of her story, and it’s packed with so much Cher that it takes three women to play her: the kid starting out, the glam pop star, and the icon. THE CHER SHOW is 35 smash hits, six decades of stardom, two rock-star husbands, a Grammy®, an Oscar®, an Emmy® and enough Tony Award®-winning Bob Mackie gowns to cause a sequin shortage in New York City, all in one unabashedly fabulous new musical that will have you dancing in the aisles! THE CHER SHOW is a new Broadway musical production created to celebrate the story of Cher’s life featuring fabulous Bob Mackie costumes, energetic performances, and 35 of her greatest hits. The role of Cher is woven together by three performers who depict Cher throughout distinct periods in the superstar’s life. Cher does not appear in the show.
Each person in your party must be registered to participate. Registration includes a ticket to the Saturday, February 3, 2024 evening performance of THE CHER SHOW, preshow cocktails, a workshop led by a touring cast member (if available), and special tour merchandise.
Maximum Registration: 25
REGISTER NOW

The Big Lebowski – Dayton Dinner Theater
2024-02-03 18:00 - 21:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
This is the show that really ties this whole movie schedule together man!
The Big Lebowski – Dayton Dinner Theater
Mar 03, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (doors open at 5:45pm)
The Brightside Dayton, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
About the EventThemed Cuisine: bowling ball sweet and sour meatballs, “dude” dogs, gourmet bowling alley nacho bar, salad, fruit, and dessert, Or… maybe we will all just drink White Russians for dinner
World Famous Themed cocktails:
“The Dude Abides” – Captain, Malibu, Melon and Orange Liqueur, and pineapple juice
“The Caucasian” – Vodka, Kahlua, and half and half with a bowling ball drink pick
NA -“The Lady Friend”- Pink lemonade and sprite with fresh lemons
Themed Attire: Pick your character…. Slacker robe and sandals, Nihilist-Euro trash, porn star, Jesus leisure suit, regular bowler guy, urban combat vet, etc …

Ryan Hamilton
2024-02-03 19:30 | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Ryan’s one-hour Netflix stand-up special, “Happy Face,” has been reviewed as “the special you can’t watch enough times.” This has been followed by a wealth of television appearances and a nonstop headlining tour. Armed with the unique perspective of growing up in rural Idaho to become a favorite in the New York stand-up comedy scene, he’s one-of-a-kind. He’s been named one of Rolling Stone’s Five Comics to Watch; and his recent appearances include “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” and “Conan,” as well as opening spots for Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan.
The New York Times says Ryan is “One of the most reliably funny regulars at the Comedy Cellar, an observational comic who often riffs on the absurdity of his own wholesomeness.”
Co-presented by Dayton Live and SaveLive.

Subterranean & Visitor
2024-02-03 20:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
We’re excited to welcome Subterranean back to the Yellow Cab Tavern tavern on Feb 3rd with support from Visitor for a full evening of live music!
Cover starts at 8:00pm on Feb 3rd with performance starting around 9:00pm!
Tickets are $9 in advance and $12 at the doors
Tickets are available at https://www.yellowcabtavern.com/event-tickets
*All ages welcome with a guardian.
**Discounted presale tickets end at Midnight on Feb 2nd
Yellow Cab’s resident truck, The Pizza Bandit, will be set up and serving through 11pm.

“Savor Your Sunday” Brunches
2024-02-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Coco’s Bistro, 250 Warren St., Dayton, OH, 45402
What: “Savor Your Sunday” Brunches
When: Every Sunday in February (or Feb 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th)
Where: CoCo’s Bistro, 250 Warren St
Time: 10:00 am – 1 pm (last reservation taken at 1p)
Why: To support Stivers School for the Arts extensive, world-class performing arts programs
Cost: $40/pp; $15 tax-deductible donation
How: RSVP for one or more Sundays at 937.228.COCO (2626) or in person at CoCo’s.

The seedling Foundation of Dayton invites you to join us at our annual “Savor Your Sunday” brunches! Every Sunday in February, enjoy a specially curated CoCo’s style brunch while Stivers students perform and amaze! Art donated by Stivers adjuncts and local artists will be on display and available to win through the purchase of raffle tickets! Supporting the arts never tasted so good!

Learn to Ice Skate! Children’s Course
2024-02-04 11:00 - 11:30 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Learn to Ice Skate! Children’s Course
11:00am – 11:30am
AGE: 5-8 | $50.00
Learn the basics of skating so that you can get out there and skate on your own. This three-week session will cover how to get on and off the ice, how to fall safely and get up on your own. Register for this program and receive two free skating admissions! Fee includes use of skates and lessons on February 4, 11 and 18. The makeup date in the case of inclement weather will be 2/25. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Weather Dependent.

Fused Glass Workshop
2024-02-04 11:00 - 15:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Fused Glass workshop
11:00am – 3:00pm
AGE: All ages | $50.00
Fused Glass Jewelry workshop, 2 options Create a 1″ X 2″ Pendent OR Design small piece of glass for Jewelry. After firing the glass in the kiln, the pieces will be cut up and fired a second time. You will have enough for two pairs of earrings and two 2 pendants. Jewelry can be picked up two weeks after the class. Register at : studioreginaglass@gmail.com

Learn to Ice Skate! Youth Course
2024-02-04 11:40 - 12:10 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Learn to Ice Skate! Youth Course
11:40am – 12:10pm
AGE: 9-13 | $50.00
Skills include skating forward and backward edges on a circle, three-turns, backward stops, bunny hop, lunges, and front and back crossovers. Register for this program and receive two free skating admissions! Fee includes use of skates and lessons on February 4, 11 and 18. The makeup date in the case of inclement weather will be 2/25. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Weather Dependent.

Learn to Ice Skate! Teen/Adult Course
2024-02-04 12:20 - 12:50 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Learn to Ice Skate! Teen/Adult Course
12:20pm – 12:50pm
AGE: 14 and up | $50.00
Skills include skating forward and backward edges on a circle, three-turns, backward stops, bunny hop, lunges, and front and back crossovers. Register for this program and receive two free skating admissions! Fee includes use of skates and lessons on February 4, 11 and 18. The makeup date in the case of inclement weather will be 2/25. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Weather Dependent.

Paint-A-Park
2024-02-04 14:00 - 17:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Paint-A-Park
2:00pm – 5:00pm
AGE: All ages | FREE
There is beauty even in the midst of winter. Come and join us in creating art near the warming tent at Riverscape MetroPark. There is life and color all around if you know where to look. The warming tent will be open for painting and art supplies will be provided to borrow on sight for you to create with. At the end of the program all participants will be given the opportunity to share their art work on our digital gallery. Weather Dependent.

Dayton Poetry Slam Benefit for Palestinian American Medical Association
2024-02-04 18:30 - 22:30 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for a very special open mic night. In addition to our regular open mic we will also have poets sharing Palestinian poetry, poetry of the oppressed, and colonized people all over the world.
All proceeds Dayton Poetry Slam collects this evening will be donated to the Palestinian American Medical Association.
Doors/Signup: 6:30pm
Showtime: 7pm
Admission: $5 at the door

Ins and Outs of Container Gardening
2024-02-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Ins and Outs of Container Gardening

Main Library, Conference Room 1A, Monday, February 5, 6-7 pm

Learn how to maintain an indoor garden, including what types of containers are good to use and what windowsill gardening is, with OSU’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension office.

Open Mic Night w/ Josh Goodloe
2024-02-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Toxic Brew Company, 431 E 5th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Feb 5 is just our 3rd Open Mic night, and it’s quickly turning into one of our favorite recurring events. Help us keep it going by coming out to sign up and perform or just kick back and watch as your fellow humans entertain us all with music, comedy, juggling, anything they want to show off or practice in front of a cool, laid back audience! Dayton BBQ Co starts serving food at 6:00. So show up early, get some grub and a drink (like one of our Tequila Tuesday specials) and have a ball. Sign up for performances begins at 7:00. Just show up, check in with Mr. Goodloe, and feel free to chill. Performances start at 8:00!

Diversity Film Series: Stamped from the Beginning
2024-02-06 15:30 | Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH
REGISTER HERE FOR THE FILM: STAMPED

Ballet: Swan Lake Public Preview
2024-02-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Ballet: Swan Lake Public Preview
Tuesday, February 6, 6-7 pm
Main Library, Eichelberger Forum
Dayton Performing Arts Alliance (DPAA) will hold a public sneak peek of everyone’s yearly ballet favorite, Septime Webre’s Swan Lake, set to Tchaikovsky’s romantic score. All Ages

Black History Spotlight: Textile Art
2024-02-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Black History Spotlight: Textile Art, 4-5 pm, Main Library, Children’s Creativity Space: Learn about the role fabrics play in Black history and culture, and create a co-op textile art project. For families.

Volunteer Open House
2024-02-07 16:00 - 18:00 | Alzheimer’s Association Office, 6 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
