Midwinter Break
THE NEON , United StatesLongtime retired couple Stella and Gerry realize that their relationship has reached a crossroads while on holiday in Amsterdam. After ...
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Downtown Events Calendar
Oscar Shorts 2026 Animation
THE NEON , United StatesWe're delighted to once again bring all the Oscar nominees for "Best Animated Short Film" (plus one additional film that ...
Rock Night with George Balog
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesGeorge Balog is back with an all-vinyl set of rock jams on Saturday, February 21st! The party kicks off at ...
Oscar Shorts 2026 Live Action
THE NEON , United StatesOverview All five Oscar nominees for "Best Live Action Short Film" will head to THE NEON starting Feb. 20. Here ...
Midwinter Break
THE NEON , United StatesLongtime retired couple Stella and Gerry realize that their relationship has reached a crossroads while on holiday in Amsterdam. After ...
Classic Albums Live Performs Eagles: Hotel California
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesWe all have our personal image of what the Hotel California looks like. We can see ourselves in the lobby ...
Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping Beauty
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHAn unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages, THE SLEEPING BEAUTY unfolds like a beautiful dream – where good triumphs over evil, ...
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHJOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT bursts to life with a vibrant, song-filled retelling of Joseph, his dazzling coat, and his ...
EMO Night with Flicker // Fade
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHGet ready to scream your favorite lyrics and relive your Warped Tour days—EMO NIGHT is coming to Dayton! Featuring a ...
LUNAR – presented by KimL
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHKimL presents LUNAR - EDM show celebrating another trip around the sun 02.21.26 | sidedoor - brightside | dyt, oh ...
Vinyl Vinyl Sundays
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesSunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records, we’ll play ’em
Polar Bear Express
Downtown DaytonBook a ride on the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the fest streets of Dayton ...
Ice Skating
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesSheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton. ...
RESILIENCE
Edward A. Dixon Gallery 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OHResilience opens at the Edward A. Dixon Gallery on February 5th featuring several local artists ranging from a University Student ...
Tony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesTony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective February 21–May 17, 2026, Gallery 120 Between 2007 and 2025, Tony Foster embarked on ...
Oscar Shorts 2026 Animation
THE NEON , United StatesWe're delighted to once again bring all the Oscar nominees for "Best Animated Short Film" (plus one additional film that ...
Pencil and Prompts: Drawing Basics
Dayton Society of Artists 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, United StatesSharpen up your sketching skills with a local artist providing you insights and inspirations into the world of drawing. Basic ...
Midwinter Break
THE NEON , United StatesLongtime retired couple Stella and Gerry realize that their relationship has reached a crossroads while on holiday in Amsterdam. After ...
Buckeye Wedding Expo
Dayton Arcade 35 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OHEngagement season is in full bloom, and the Buckeye Wedding Expo is set to fill the historic Dayton Arcade with ...
Penguin Palooza
RiverScape MetroPark 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, United StatesPart of MetroParks Ice Rink Family Skate Days series Penguin Palooza 1:00pm - 5:00pm AGE: All ages | $10.00 | Financial Assistance Ready to celebrate ...