Curators of Curiosities Workshop
Now and Zen DIY Studio 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OHBring your own treasured oddities and transform them into a one-of-a-kind terrarium in this art-forward workshop designed for adults. Guests ...
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Closing Reception: Gretchen Durst Jacobs: What the Body Carries
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesMember’s Spotlight Exhibition for Gretchen Durst Jacobs “My paintings begin with the body. I work at a scale that matches ...
Closing Reception: Gretchen Durst Jacobs
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesA final chance to view The Contemporary Dayton's Member’s Spotlight Exhibition for Gretchen Durst Jacobs “My paintings begin with the ...
Q Theatre: Broadway Dance Party
PNC Arts Annex 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OHFor one night, the stage becomes the dance floor. Q THEATRE: BROADWAY DANCE PARTY is created exclusively for high school students! An ...
Black By Popular Demand
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesThere are some Dayton Contemporary Dance Company dances that are requested time and again – audiences want, once more, to ...
Changes: A Symphonic Tribute to the Music of David Bowie
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OHWhat better way to celebrate the genre-bending genius of David Bowie than with a full symphony and a killer rock ...
Black by Popular Demand
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesDayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) presents BLACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – four powerhouse works that capture the heart of African American culture ...
Disney Karaoke
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin us for a magical evening filled with tales as old as time. Disney Karaoke with our friends at Rainey ...
An Evening with Hyryder – Grateful Dead Tribute
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHImmerse yourself in the timeless magic of the Grateful Dead with Hyryder, a tribute band dedicated to capturing the spirit, ...
Vinyl Vinyl Sundays
The Barrel House 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, United StatesSunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records, we’ll play ’em
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 ...
Black By Popular Demand
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesThere are some Dayton Contemporary Dance Company dances that are requested time and again – audiences want, once more, to ...
Black by Popular Demand
Victoria Theatre 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, United StatesDayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) presents BLACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – four powerhouse works that capture the heart of African American culture ...
Oregon Stories
THE NEON , United StatesOREGON STORIES is a documentary created by John Bognar and John Mays in 2007 chronicling the rollicking history of Dayton’s ...
Office Space Movie Party – Dayton Dinner Theater
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHGet cozy with an evening of of music, food, trivia, and Dayton Dinner Theater's famous interactive movie experience with a ...
Sandra Aska, Andy Holliday, & Paul Rienzo Exhibits
Galleries at Sinclair College 444 W. Third St., Bldg. 13, Dayton, OHThe Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present works by Sandra Aska, Andy Holliday, and Paul Rienzo in ...
Artist in Training (AIT) Program
K12 Gallery & TEJAS 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OHAfter school Artist in Training program geared for grades 3rd-12th grades. Classes are Monday-Wednesdays from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Open Studio time to ...
Uncle Tom’s Cabin: An American Classic?
The Dayton Woman’s Club 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, United StatesAs part of our Celebrate250! Series marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, we invite you to explore one ...
The Voice of Hind Rajab
THE NEON , United StatesOverview We are bringing the powerful, Oscar-nominated film THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB for two special screenings on Feb. 28 ...