Downtown Dayton Partnership

No Other Choice
2026-02-07 14:00, 2026-02-06 19:30, 2026-02-06 14:00 (America/New_York) | OH
Overview
“After being laid off and humiliated by a ruthless job market, a veteran paper mill manager descends into violence in a desperate bid to reclaim his dignity.” One of the most critically-acclaimed films of the year is coming soon to THE NEON!
Director
Park Chan-wook
Producer
Park Chan-wook, Back Ji-sun, Michèle Ray-Gavras, Oh Hyeon-am, Alexandre Gavras
Cast
Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Park Hee-soon

Les Misérables
2026-02-07 14:00, 2026-02-06 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
STILL 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 MISÉRABLES, makes a triumphant return to Dayton.
This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st Century” (Huffington Post), “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune).
Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, LES MISÉRABLES tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.
The magnificent score of LES MISÉRABLES includes the songs “I Dreamed A Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master Of The House,” and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries, 438 cities, and 22 languages, LES MISÉRABLES is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.

The Testament of Ann Lee
2026-02-07 12:50, 2026-02-06 19:15, 2026-02-06 12:50 (America/New_York) | THE NEON, United States
Overview
The extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee, founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers.
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL writes, “Delivered in a style that evokes its historical moment while also cutting across time to the present, it lands with the enthralling, incantatory force of urgent prayer.”
Director
Mona Fastvold
Producer
Brady Corbet, Klaudia Śmieja-Rostworowska, Mona Fastvold, Andrew Morrison, Viktória Petrányi, Joshua Horsfield, Mark Lampert, Lillian LaSalle, Gregory Jankilevitsch
Cast
Amanda Seyfried, Lewis Pullman, Thomasin McKenzie

Living Wall Art Workshop
2026-02-07 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Now and Zen DIY Studio, 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Discover the magic of designing your very own living masterpiece in our most popular workshop at Now and Zen DIY Studio! In this signature class, you’ll craft stunning wall art using live air plants, vibrant preserved moss, and a variety of unique embellishments. The result? A one-of-a-kind creation, designed by you, that will captivate and transform any space into a conversation-worthy showcase. $45. https://www.shopnowandzen.com/open-workshop

The Choral
2026-02-07 11:30, 2026-02-06 16:00, 2026-02-06 11:30 (America/New_York) | THE NEON, United States
Overview
As World War I rages on, Dr. Henry Guthrie takes over a British choral society that’s lost most of its men to the army. The community soon discovers that the best response to the chaos of war is to make beautiful music together.
All screenings on Mondays will be presented with Open Captions (captions presented on screen).
Director
Nicholas Hytner
Producer
Nicholas Hytner, Kevin Loader, Damian Jones
Cast
Ralph Fiennes, Roger Allam, Mark Addy

Open House at the Front Street Studios
2026-02-07 11:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-06 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Front Street Galleries, 1001 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Let the Front Street Studios be your one-stop-shopping location for art, crafts, photography, vintage retail and so much more. Front Street has 150 studios/stores in 3 different historic buildings. Not only do we have an open-house every first Friday of the month, but we are also open every Saturday from 11AM to 4PM.

Saturday Art Workshops
2026-02-07 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | K12 Gallery & TEJAS, 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Saturday Art Workshops for Kindergarten-12th Grade and Adults. Each month explore a different art medium (Clay, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, Mosaics, Drawing, Photography, in a different theme/artistic style (K-12th grade). For Adults classes in Mosaics, Stained Glass, and Glassblowing. Saturday Classes run from September 2025-May 2026. 11:00am-1:00pm. Call for Costs.

Temporary Exhibit: Ordinary Lives
2026-02-07, 2026-02-06 | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
“Ordinary Lives imagines Palestinian existence as an unbroken continuum—a lineage of care, memory, and everyday beauty that stretches from ancient ritual to the present moment. Across the gallery, Mona Gazala’s photographic works and George Harb’s intimate family archive come together to affirm that Palestinian life is shaped not solely by survival, but by an enduring inheritance of joy, dignity, and deep interior worlds.

In Gazala’s images, ancestral echoes surface through gestures and objects that bridge archaeology and lived experience. Portraits that invoke ancient forms of veneration and photographs that draw on the quiet symbolism of archaeological fragments work in concert to honor the overlooked, the ordinary, and the deeply rooted. Whether reimagining the visual language of early ancestral practices or elevating humble shards as vessels of story, these works collectively underscore a truth that stretches across millennia: what persists is reverence—reverence for family, land, and the accumulated layers of Palestinian life.

These themes resonate through the collage of George Harb’s archival videos and photographs spanning the diaspora, Ramallah, Jerusalem, and greater Palestine. His extensive family documentation—childhood scenes, celebrations, rites of passage, and landscapes of home—reveals generations living with tenderness, intuition, and grounded connection. It offers a glimpse of Palestinian joy and interiority, sustained independently of external forces and carried forward despite trauma.

Together, Gazala’s contemporary works and Harb’s historical archive form a unified narrative of continuity: a testament to the ancient and ongoing pulse of Palestinian life. Their stories—rooted in ritual, memory, everyday gestures, and deep familial ties—assert that Palestinian presence has never been broken.”

RESILIENCE
2026-02-07, 2026-02-06 | 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.

Ice Skating
2026-02-07 | 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
2026-02-07 | 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

Mary Jane
2026-02-06 20:00 (America/New_York) | Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, OH, 45410, USA
As her young son battles chronic illness, Mary Jane holds chaos at bay with stubborn hope, quiet strength, and a shared fragile faith. The devoted mother leans on an unexpected community of women and discovers that even in the darkest nights, the stars are still there to guide her home.
Mary Jane is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
Runtime: 90 minutes (No Intermission)

Bob Marley Bash: Music, Unity & Jamaica Relief
2026-02-06 19:30 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us for a night of roots, rhythm, and purpose as we celebrate the life, legacy, and global impact of Bob Marley—an icon whose music continues to call us toward love, resistance, and unity. This special birthday bash is more than a party—it’s a community gathering with intention. We’ll be raising funds and accepting donations for Jamaica Relief, supporting families affected by Hurricane Melissa. Come move your body, lift your spirit, and give back to the culture that has given so much to the world. Live Music & Vibes By: Luv Locz Experiment – live reggae fusion rooted in soul, rhythm, and collective joy Da Squad – bringing high-energy sound and community flavor & More Special Performances DJ YMS – on three Wheels of Steel Hosted by DJ NIKKITA REDLOX of Flash It Productions How to Go? Location: The Brightside Music & Event Venue Date: February 6 Time: Doors open at 7:00 PM Whether you come to celebrate Bob Marley, support Jamaica, or simply connect with community—this night is for you. Come as you are. Bring a friend. Bring a donation if you can. Let’s celebrate life, legacy, and liberation—together. One love. One heart. Let’s get together and feel alright.

K-pop Skate
2026-02-06 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Part 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 be GOLDEN as stans of all forms of K-Pop take over the MetroParks Ice Rink! Bring your favorite BT21, Aniteez, SKZOO or Twinzy and show support for your favorite group while you try out the latest dance challenge on the ice. Weather Dependent.
Skaters are welcome to relax in one of several warming areas, including a heated comfort tent containing games and seating. The RiverScape Cafe will also be open, offering a variety of food and drinks (including our delicious hot cocoa!) for purchase. For those 21 and over, a variety of alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase as part of the Downtown Dayton DORA. Admission is $7, Skate Rental is $3, and there are a limited number of skate helpers available for free. Visitors receive a 75% discount – $1.75 admission and $0.75 skate rental – on admission and skate rental by presenting either a SNAP/EBT or Access to Nature card at the Rental Office. This discount is made possible by Five Rivers MetroParks’ Access to Nature financial assistance program, supported by the Five Rivers MetroParks Foundation.

Friday Night Paint-In
2026-02-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-06 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | K12 Gallery & TEJAS, 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Friday 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 your own beverage of choice and a snack. $30.00 per person Register online: www.k12tejasgallery.org or in person at K12 TEJAS Gallery 341 S. Jefferson St. Dayton, OH 45402

First Friday
2026-02-06 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Downtown Dayton
The beginning of every month starts with a bang in downtown Dayton. First Friday is a free art hop featuring exhibit openings at the galleries, along with a variety of entertainment options, arts demonstrations, live music and more. Add to that everything going on at the restaurants, bars, nightclubs, theaters, comedy club, movie theater and more that make up the downtown mix. First Friday is presented by the Downtown Dayton Partnership. For more info and specific event details, visit the First Friday Facebook page. 224-1518.

Hamnet
2026-02-06 16:50 (America/New_York) | THE NEON, United States
Overview
Winner of The Golden Globe for “Best Picture – Drama,” and certain to receive multiple Oscar nominations, we’re happy to bring back HAMNET – one of our favorites from 2025!
The powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, HAMLET. This gorgeous new film from Chloé Zhao is incredible.
On Mondays during the run of its engagement, this film will be presented with Open Captions (captions presented on the screen).
Director
Chloé Zhao
Producer
Steven Spielberg, Sam Mendes, Nicolas Gonda, Liza Marshall, Pippa Harris
Cast
Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson

Story Time at the Market
2026-02-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join us as we read “Little Hearts” by Charles Ghigna, make a heart themed craft, and do a STEM exploration of how hearts work in our bodies.

Passadhi Yoga
2026-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Yoga with Aleasha will lead you in an all-levels yoga flow. If you’re a beginner, she will guide you through modifications to ensure you are comfortable to help you to become more familiar with poses. If you’re experienced, she will help grow your current practice. This class is truly for everyone!
