Downtown Dayton Partnership

Ice Skating
2026-02-27, 2026-02-26, 2026-02-25 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Sheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton. While the rink is open, you can enjoy delicious treats from the concession area, including a cup of hot chocolate. Take advantage of fun skating activities, such as lessons, themed skating nights and more. Visit metroparks.org/ice-rink to learn more, find daily open hours, and see a schedule of events. Admission: $7 daily, ice skate rental: $3 daily. Season passes available. Ages 3 and under are free with a paying adult. 278-2607.

Polar Bear Express
2026-02-27, 2026-02-26, 2026-02-25 | Downtown Dayton
Book a ride on the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the fest streets of Dayton and to the best bars and restaurants. Reservations required. pedalwagon.com/dayton

Music Bingo Thursdays
2026-02-26 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Trolley Stop, 530 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
We have music bingo every Thursday! It’s free to play, lots of fun, hosted by KG, and there are prizes galore. Come check it out!

Open Mic Night
2026-02-26 19:30 - 22:30 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Open Mic Night – sign up online, then show up and show out.

Community Workshop – Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey
2026-02-26 17:30 - 19:30 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Our artist-led workshops are designed to make community connections between our guests, local artists, and The Dayton Art Institute through conversation and artmaking. Flourish and Flow: An Oil Painting Journey Date: Thursdays, April 10, 17 and 24, and May 1 and 8 – 5:30–7:30 p.m Cost: $100 for museum members; $125 for non-members Ages: 18+ In this multi-session workshop series, local artist Jamaal Durr leads participants through an exploration of the fundamentals of oil painting. Sessions will focus on layering, blending, and texture while developing skills through the creation of personalized artwork featuring birth flowers. Jamaal Durr, a Contemporary Artist, is recognized for his figurative works that intimately blend reality and the surreal. Using materials like oil paint, charcoal, and graphite, he explores themes of identity and self-reflection through his timely narratives. Jamaal has expanded his capacity within the realm of Art, having also gained experience as a Curator, Teacher, and Muralist. Jamaal is primarily self-taught, having only received a couple of years of formal training at Stivers School for the Arts in Dayton, OH and a brief stint studying architecture at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY.

From Page to screen: Beloved, Morrison, and Memory – America 250
2026-02-26 17:00 - 20:30 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
From Page to screen: Beloved, Morrison, and Memory – America 250, Thursday, February 26, 5-8:30 pm, Main Library, Bassani Theater Off Third, 3rd Floor: Reflect and engage in conversation as segments of Beloved (Rated R), based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Ohio native Toni Morrison, are shown and discussed by guest panelists and the audience. Discussion may explore the film’s major themes, its relationship to the novel, and its cultural impact. Registration is required. Adults

Be My Neighbor Day
2026-02-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Be My Neighbor Days will feature stories, songs, clips from Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, and hands-on activities. PreK-Kindergartener children will explore themes of kindness, sharing, and being a good neighbor. Registration is not required. The program is offered in partnership with ThinkTV/PBS. For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

February sessions:

Monday, February 2, 11 am-12 pm, Miami Township Branch
Thursday, February 5, 5-6 pm, Main Library, Children’s Creativity Space
Tuesday, February 10, 1-2 pm, Kettering-Moraine Branch
Thursday, February 12, 5-6 pm, Main Library, Children’s Creativity Space
Thursday, February 18, 11 am-12 pm, Huber Heights Branch
Thursday, February 19, 5-6 pm, Main Library, Children’s Creativity Space
Monday, February 23, 11 am-12 pm, Vandalia Branch
Thursday, February 26, 5-6 pm, Main Library, Children’s Creativity Space

From Page to Screen: Beloved, Morrison, and Memory Reception
2026-02-26 16:00 - 17:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
From Page to Screen: Beloved, Morrison, and Memory Reception, Thursday, February 26, 4-5 pm, Main Library, Bassani Theater Off Third, 3rd Floor: This opening reception for From Page to Screen: Beloved, Morrison, and Memory – America 250 offers an opportunity to gather, connect, and enjoy light refreshments. Presented in partnership with the Charles F. Kettering Foundation. Registration suggested. Adults

Sandra Aska, Andy Holliday, & Paul Rienzo Exhibits
2026-02-26, 2026-02-25 | Galleries at Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OH, 45402
The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present works by Sandra Aska, Andy Holliday, and Paul Rienzo in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery and Works on Paper Gallery. Capturing moments of perplexity, quirkiness, thoughtfulness, and beauty, Aska gives clay life through her figurative sculptures. Toolmarks and fingerprints left in the works imbue an expressionistic looseness to the forms. She works intuitively by allowing each form to emerge from the clay and invites the viewer to offer their own interpretation. Holliday’s non-representational prints stem from images that are observed, recorded, and repeatedly reprocessed through systems to alter them. Exploring the idea of attention as a measure of value, he gathers an archive of media to process, builds complexity, and subsequently creates the final work through traditional printmaking techniques. Rienzo’s photorealistic still life paintings explore archetypal themes found across cultures and historical periods. The depicted objects are laden with symbolic power and when combined with others from differing cultures and eras, explore the idea of untold myths and interconnectivity. There will be a virtual artist talk via Zoom on February 20, 2026, at 12pm. Visit www.sinclair.edu/artgalleries for details. The exhibitions will be on display from February 10 – March 13, 2026. Galleries are located on the fourth floor of building 13 (located at West Fifth and Perry Streets). The galleries are free and open to the public from 8am–6pm Monday–Friday and 9am–12pm Saturdays. Free and accessible parking is located in Parking Lot K.

RESILIENCE
2026-02-26 | Edward A. Dixon Gallery, 222 N. St. Clair St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Resilience opens at the Edward A. Dixon Gallery on February 5th featuring several local artists ranging from a University Student to 30 year career artists. This exhibition is the gallery’s response to Black History month and features images that are powerful, regal and positive. Please, mark your calendars for the Opening Reception on Thursday, February 5th from 5pm-8pm. The exhibition dates are February 5th through March 15th.

You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine
2026-02-25 19:30 | THE NEON, United States
Overview
Join us for this special concert documentary – celebrating John Prine – featuring Lyle Lovett, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Brandi Carlile, Bonnie Raitt and many more! “This concert film was shot in October, 2022, over two nights at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. More than 70 artists gathered with family, the Nashville community, and music fans to remember and pay tribute to the life and songs of John Prine.
Prine, widely celebrated as one of history’s greatest songwriters, captivated millions of fans and earned the admiration of icons such as Bonnie Raitt, Brandi Carlile, Tyler Childers, Lucinda Williams, Dwight Yoakam, Jason Isbell, and Bob Weir, amongst many others.”
What was initially supposed to be a one-time event has spurred a handful of encores. Tickets are $12.50 each…get ’em while you can.
Director
Michael John Warren
Producer
Dave Sirulnick, Fiona Whelan Prine, Samantha Mustari
Cast
Tyler Childers, Brandi Carlile, Lyle Lovett

Wu-Tang Wednesdays
2026-02-25 19:00 - 23:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Dayton’s legendary Ike B spins old school hip hop and whateva else he wants.

Live Trivia
2026-02-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
We are excited to host live trivia every Wednesday at The Yellow Cab Tavern! Since there are a limited number of indoor tables, so please reserve as soon as possible.
Pepper Sprout Productions will be doing 3 rounds of general trivia from 6:30 – 8:30! Win prizes and gift cards! Watch their page on the day of for a clue about the bonus round theme!
You can enjoy pizza from The Pizza Bandit and beverages from The Yellow Cab Tavern!Pizza Bandit’s standard carryout, delivery, and onsite dining will be available from 4-9pm!

Adult Weekday Classes
2026-02-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-24 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-02-24 15:00 - 17:00 | K12 Gallery & TEJAS, 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Tuesday and Wednesday weekday classes: Tuesdays (September-May) Stained Glass Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Ceramics/Clay Classes: 3:00pm-5:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 3:30pm-5:30pm Wednesdays (September-May) Still Life Oil Painting Classes: 1:00pm-3:00pm Glassblowing Classes: 2:00pm-4:00pm or 6:00pm-8:00pm. Call for Costs.

Lent Taizé Services of Prayer and Meditation
2026-02-25 18:00 - 18:40 | Westminster Presbyterian Church, 125 N. Wilkinson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
February 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25 (Wednesdays) – 6:00-6:40 p.m. Taizé Service of Prayer and Meditation – Westminster Presbyterian Church, 125 N. Wilkinson St., Downtown Dayton – a light supper follows each service.

Wil Haygood – The War Within a War
2026-02-25 17:30 - 18:45 | Roger Glass Center for the Performing Arts, 29 E. Creative Way, Dayton, OH, 45469
We are happy to host a DLPP favorite — Wil Haygood, DLPP’s 2022 Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, as he discusses his new book The War Within a War: The Black Struggle in Vietnam and at Home.Moderating the evening’s discussion will be Retired USAF Lt. Gen. Richard V. Reynolds, who was the Vice Commander of Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. During their talk, Wil will explore how the Vietnam War became a mirror for the struggle of Black Americans — fighting for freedom abroad while demanding equality at home — and a powerful lens through which to understand the racial and political divides that continue to shape American life. Hosted by the Dayton Literary Peace Prize Foundation in partnership with The Dayton Metro Library and The University of Dayton. Complimentary Tickets/RSVP: https://www.daytonliterarypeaceprize.org/get-involved/#events

Artist in Training (AIT) Program
2026-02-25 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-24 15:00 - 18:00 | K12 Gallery & TEJAS, 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
After school Artist in Training program geared for grades 3rd-12th grades. Classes are Monday-Wednesdays from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Open Studio time to explore different types of mediums such as Drawing, Painting, Clay, Digital Art. 20.00 per session for Members/40.00 per session for Non-Members.

Interviewing 101 with Clothes That Work
2026-02-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Metro Library, through its Workforce Education Program Initiative, continues its partnership with Clothes That Work to provide valuable career development opportunities.
Resume Rescue with Clothes That Work

Wednesday, January 21, 10-11 am, Main Library, Opportunity Center
Wednesday, February 18, 10-11 am, Main Library, Opportunity Center

Learn to create a standout resume by crafting strong summaries, highlighting key skills, optimizing for applicant tracking systems, and marketing effectively. Registration required.
Interviewing 101 with Clothes That Work:

Wednesday, January 28, 10-11 am, Main Library, Opportunity Center
Thursday, February 12, 12-1 pm, Electra C. Doren Branch
Wednesday, February 25, 10-11 am, Main Library, Opportunity Center

Gain confidence in answering questions, develop a winning elevator pitch, and master online interviews. Registration required.
How to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market

Wednesday, February 18, 2-4 pm, West Branch

Learn how to showcase skills, optimize resumes and cover letters, ace interviews, and leverage networking opportunities. Registration required.
Clothes that Work is a grassroots nonprofit organization that provides professional workplace clothing, confidence-building resources, and soft skills training for job seekers in the Miami Valley. Its Workforce Education Initiative curriculum was designed by area professionals specializing in workforce development and education. For additional information about this organization, visit clothesthatwork.org.
For more information about these programs and to register, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

Karaoke with Zane
2026-02-24 20:00 - 23:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Yellow Cab Tavern Karaoke is BACK every Tuesday at 8pm with MC Zane Gerlach!
Entry is always free!
With a catalog of over 60,000 songs, we have your favorites to sing…and if we don’t, we’ll do everything we can to get it for you!
Get your friends and family together and we’ll see you on Tuesday nights at The Yellow Cab Tavern!

Karaoke
2026-02-24 19:00 - 23:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Tuesdays – Karaoke with @raineyday.entertainment – $5 off full draft flights until 9 p.m.
