Downtown Dayton Partnership

Antioch Shriners’ Fish Fry
2024-02-16 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Antioch Shrine Temple, 107 E. First St., Dayton, OH, 45402

Levitt Connect: Community – Ra.Feke & Friends
2024-02-16 19:00 - 21:00 | The International Peace Museum, 10 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Ra.Feke & Friends

February 16 @ 7:00 PM

Free Admission

Join Levitt Pavilion Dayton at the International Peace Museum for a concert that is free and open to the public. Space is limited however, so first come, first served.
No outside food or drink.

I Heart Boy Bands Skate
2024-02-16 19:00 - 22:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
I Heart Boy Bands Skate
7:00pm – 10:00pm
AGE: All ages | $10.00
Theme Nights at the MetroParks Ice Rink continue with our I Heart Boy Bands Skate! Embrace the nostalgia from the late 90s and 2000s and skate along to songs from all of your favorite boy bands. The RiverScape Cafe will be open with hot cocoa and other treats for sale. Adult beverages will also be available for purchase for those 21 and up. Skaters can also warm up in our cozy comfort tent during your visit. 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.

Swan Lake
2024-02-16 19:30 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Set to Tchaikovsky’s romantic score (performed live by the Philharmonic), Septime Webre’s Swan Lake is a perennial favorite, featuring gorgeous sets, beautiful costumes, and dramatic choreography that includes one of the most famous scenes in ballet. Swan Lake tells the doomed love story of Prince Siegfried and Princess Odette, a captivating tale of magic, deception, and heartbreak.

Swan Lake
2024-02-16 19:30 - 22:30 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Set to Tchaikovsky’s romantic score (performed live by the Philharmonic), Septime Webre’s Swan Lake is a perennial favorite, featuring gorgeous sets, beautiful costumes, and dramatic choreography that includes one of the most famous scenes in ballet. Swan Lake tells the doomed love story of Prince Siegfried and Princess Odette, a captivating tale of magic, deception, and heartbreak.
General ticket sale begins August 10, 2023

Terrapin Moon Plays the Music of The Grateful Dead
2024-02-16 20:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Yellow Cab Tavern is excited to welcome back Dayton’s longstanding Grateful Dead tribute band, Terrapin Moon performing an entire evening of The Grateful Dead on Friday, Feb 16th.
Much like the Dead, Terrapin Moon’s live shows are sprinkled with classic and traditional covers of the era. With one of the richest back catalogues to draw from, the band strives on live improvisation and to be unpredictable in their set lists so that every show is unique and special in its own way.
Listen at http://terrapinmoon.net/audio
Cover starts at 8pm, music starts at 9pm and tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the doors.
Presale tickets available at https://ten-high-productions.square.site/
*All ages welcome with a guardian
**Discounted presale tickets end at Midnight on Feb 15th.
Yellow Cab’s resident truck, The Pizza Bandit, will be set up and serving through 11pm.

Exhibit: The Artistic Life of Aka Pereyma
2024-02-17 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Aka Pereyma’s art, unconventional and visionary, demonstrates a highly personal means of expression. Weaving folk-art traditions with modern artistic styles, Pereyma produced art that expressed her strong ties to her Ukrainian heritage. “I think it is my duty to introduce to the world my Ukrainian culture,” she stated. This exhibition brings together works from throughout her career, from the early 1960s into the 21st century. Not tied to a single medium, Pereyma made paintings, drawings, wood and metal sculptures, needlework, woodblock prints, ceramics and exquisitely intricate designs on pysanky eggs. Recurring themes include Ukrainian folk songs, depictions of birds to represent her love of nature, Adam and Eve (along with leaves and eggs) to symbolize men and women. The works tell stories, often through surreal, densely filled ornamentation. “More is more,” was a favorite saying. A celebration of a local artistic legend, this exhibition will highlight Pereyma’s love of color and bold design.
February 17–May 12, 2024

In Modern Moves
2024-02-17 19:30 | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
IN MODERN MOVES showcases DCDC’s remarkable 55-year journey. Black (aka American) history month features two works by Talley Beatty bridging Reconstruction to the culmination of the Great Migration. Former Artistic Director, Kevin Ward’s “And Each Day,” created for DCDC’s 50th anniversary, explores the power of “we the people.” A season highlight will be the DCDC premiere of “Esplanade” by legendary choreographer Paul Taylor performed to live music by the Springfield Symphony under the direction of Peter Stafford Wilson. “Esplanade” has been called “a masterpiece of physical joy” and will be the first time this work will be performed by a majority African American dance company.

Zac Pitts, Too Pretty, & Knavery
2024-02-17 20:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
We’re excited to welcome Zac Pitts and his band back to the Yellow Cab Tavern on Feb 17th with special guests Too Pretty and Knavery for a full evening of Rock n’ Roll!
Cover starts at 8:00pm on Feb 17th 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 16th
Yellow Cab’s resident truck, The Pizza Bandit, will be set up and serving through 11pm.

Grease – Dayton Dinner Theater
2024-02-18 18:00 - 21:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Our special date night Valentine’s week tribute to Olivia Newton John and all fans of the good old days!
Join us for Grease with Dayton Dinner Theater on Feb 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, USA
Doors open at 5:45, Food and live music is available from 6:05-6:45pm, Movie starts at 6:50pm, a short intermission for dessert and trivia by Dr. Stupid will start at 8pm, movie ends around 9 pm.
Themed Food: Sit down and relax with our fun TV Dinner that includes not too “Greasy” Burgers, “Bite the Weenie” Dogs, Cheesy “Stud” Spuds, Tuscan Veggies, along with Nachos, Pretzels, Salad, and a 50’s style dessert
Themed Cocktails: Pink Lady- Vodka, Malibu, and pink lemonade with a cherry garnish, Grease Lightening – Tequila, triple sec, and white cranberry juice, Sandra Dee (Virgin)- Fountain coke with grenadine and a cherry
Themed Attire: T-bird leather jacket, poodle skirts, cardigans or letterman sweater, rolled up jeans, pink silk jacket
https://cli.re/56916-grease—dayton-dinner-theater
$35

President’s Day Skate
2024-02-19 11:00 - 17:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
President’s Day Skate
11:00am – 5:00pm
AGE: All ages | $10.00
Spend the holiday at the MetroParks Ice Rink! The rink will be open from 11AM to 5PM. Admission is $7 and skate rental is $3, and children under 3 are free with a paying adult. To check the status of the rink during inclement weather, please call 937-275-7275 or check metroparks.org/alerts. Weather Dependent.

To Register Call (937) 275-7275

Taylor Swift Trivia
2024-02-19 19:00 | Toxic Brew Company, 431 E 5th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Get a team of your fellow Swifties together and join special guest hosts Tara & Trinity along w/ Dayton BBQ Co for a trivia night of all things T-Swizzle at 7:00 on Mon Feb 19. Tara & Trinity will be taking you through 3 rounds of trivia questions, awarding prizes to the winning team of each round, with a grand prize for the overall winning team with the most total points.
Keep in mind we are an ages 21+ bar, please try to keep your teams to around 6 (you can roll in with 10-12 people, we just may ask you to break off into two teams). Dayton BBQ Co will be slinging their delicious foods starting at 6:00, and we’ll have Monday drink specials all night!

Area Agency on Aging Caregiver Software
2024-02-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Tuesday, February 20, 1-2 pm, Main Library, Tech Lab A
Learn about the Agency’s free online resource for caregivers, available on the Trutata Platform. Such resources help area caregivers and families manage care at home. Gain educational information, access planning tools, and receive tips on how be a better caregiver.

Open Coworking Day
2024-02-21 08:00 - 18:00 | The Hub powered by PNC Bank, 31 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Need to get out of your home office for a day? Want to meet people face to face rather than through a screen? Are there other distractions keeping you from getting work done?Try The Hub! We will have FREE (normally $15) open coworking day. Network with other professionals and enjoy all of the amenities of The Hub! Get some work done, then stay for some social networking during our happy hour from 4-6! The Hub is located at 31 S Main Street.
Open Office Hours 9am-11am
Digital Production Creation 101 12:00pm-1:00pm
Hub Tour 2:00pm-3:00pm
Happy Hour 4:00pm-6:00pm
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-coworking-day-tickets-825884571987?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Killah Priest Meet & Greet
2024-02-21 18:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
We’re absolutely thrilled to host Wu-Tang’s Killah Priest for a meet and greet on Wednesday, February 21st from 6-7pm! He’ll be kicking it, signing shit, and pregaming before his show at Blind Bob’s that evening. Come meet the man behind the bars
AND it’s DJ Ike B’s birthday – this isn’t a Wu-Tang Wednesday you wanna miss.

Dayton Battle of the Bands – Week 6 – Funk / Jam / Progressive / Jazz
2024-02-22 19:30 - 22:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Battle of the Bands 2024 ends the playoff rounds with our Funk / Jam / Progressive / Jazz bands, featuring:
EverybodyEats
Freakquency
Intergalactic Spaceforce
KindHost
Not familiar with any of the bands participating? That’s the fun! This is a cool way to check out new, local, original music! Each ticket buyer gets one vote (in person).
The winner of this round earns a spot at the Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale, among other prizes!
Week 6 is held on Thursday, February 22, 2024 The Brightside (905 E 3rd St, Dayton). Doors open at 7pm (NOTE: due to equipment load in, we cannot let patrons in earlier than 7pm). Show 7:30-10pm Please be prompt to see all the bands performing!
Tickets are $10 advance / $15 at the door. Advance tickets are recommended. Note – Ticket sales are used to cover production costs and prizes. Thanks for contributing! Ticket link – https://www.venuepilot.co/events/94653/orders/new

Swiftie Skate
2024-02-23 19:00 - 22:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Swiftie Skate
7:00pm – 10:00pm
AGE: All ages | $10.00
We’re just gonna shake shake, shake it off at the MetroParks Ice Rink during our Swiftie Skate! Grab your BFF’s and skate and sing along to some of Taylor Swift’s best hits from all eras. Be one of the first fifty guests and enjoy a free surprise giveaway! Guests can purchase treats, hot cocoa and other refreshments from the RiverScape Cafe and relax in our cozy comfort tent while the rink is open. Adult beverages are also available for purchase for those 21 and over. 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.

Indigo Girls
2024-02-23 19:30 | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Released in 1989, INDIGO GIRLS’ eponymous major label debut sold over two million copies under the power of singles “Closer to Fine” and “Kid Fears” and turned INDIGO GIRLS into one of the most successful folk duos in history. Over a 35-year career that began in clubs around their native Atlanta, Georgia, the multi-Grammy-winning duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray has recorded 16 studio albums, sold over 15 million records, and built a dedicated, enduring following across the globe. Rolling Stone describes them as the “ideal duet partners.” Committed and uncompromising activists, they work on issues like immigration reform (El Refugio), LGBTQ advocacy, education (Imagination Library), death penalty reform, and Native American rights. They are co-founders of Honor the Earth, a non-profit dedicated to the survival of sustainable Native communities, Indigenous environmental justice, and green energy solutions.
Their latest record, Look Long, is a stirring and eclectic collection of songs that finds the duo of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers reunited in the studio with their strongest backing band to date. “We joke about being old, but what is old when it comes to music? We’re still a bar band at heart,” says Saliers. “While our lyrics and writing approach may change, our passion for music feels the same as it did when we were 25-years-old.”
“As time has gone on, our audience has become more expansive and diverse, giving me a sense of joy,” she adds. To hear those collective voices raise into one, singing along and overpowering the band itself, one realizes the importance INDIGO GIRLS’ music has in this moment. In our often-terrifying present, we are all in search of a daily refuge, a stolen hour or two, to engage with something that brings us joy, perspective, or maybe just calm. As one bar band once put it, “We go to the doctor, we go to the mountains…we go to the Bible, we go through the work out.” For millions, they go to the INDIGO GIRLS. On Look Long they’ll find a creative partnership certain of its bearings, forging a way forward.
$1 per ticket sold will benefit First People’s Fund, a charity selected by the INDIGO GIRLS.
WITH SPECIAL GUEST ARI HEST
Ari is a Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter who began his career as an independent artist in 2001. He built a loyal following touring the college circuit extensively between 2000 and 2003, after which he released two albums on Columbia Records, Someone To Tell (2004) and The Break-In (2007), all the while touring both in the U.S. and abroad with artists such as Martin Sexton, Suzanne Vega, and Ani DiFranco. In 2008, Ari wrote, recorded and released a new song every Monday in his 52 project, and released Twelve Mondays in 2009, a collection of re-mixed fan favorites from 52. From 2010-2016, Ari continued to tour relentlessly and released four other LP’s: Sunset Over Hope Street (2011), The Fire Plays (2012), Shouts And Whispers (2015), and the Grammy-nominated Silver Skies Blue (2017), a duets album with Judy Collins. To mark 20 years of making music, Ari released a retrospective album entitled I Remember When in December of 2021.
Co-presented by Dayton Live and True Endeavors.

Gem City R&B Kickback II
2024-02-23 19:30 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Featuring Ashanti, 112, Changing Faces and Adina Howard!
Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas (born October 13, 1980) is an American singer and actress. She was first discovered as a teenager and later signed to Murder Inc. Records in 2002. That year, she was featured on Fat Joe’s “What’s Luv?” and Ja Rule’s “Always on Time,” both of which became two of the biggest hit songs of 2002. She became the first female artist to occupy the top two positions on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart simultaneously with “Foolish” and “What’s Luv?” at numbers one and two, respectively.
112 (pronounced “one-twelve”) is an American R&B group from Atlanta, Georgia. Formerly artists on Bad Boy Records, the group signed to the Def Soul roster in 2002. They had great success from the late 1990s into the early 2000s with hits such as “Only You” (featuring The Notorious B.I.G.), “Anywhere” and the Grammy Award–nominated single “Peaches & Cream.” The group most notably won a Grammy Award in 1997 for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, for featuring on the single by label boss Puff Daddy, “I’ll Be Missing You” (alongside Faith Evans).

Broadway Rave: Love & Heartache Edition
2024-02-23 20:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Broadway Rave: A Musical Theatre Dance Party
LOVE & HEARTACHE EDITION!!! Extra tunes about Love, Friendships, Break-Ups, and other matters of the heart.
Get ready to unleash your inner Broadway star and dance the night away at our electrifying Broadway Rave: A Musical Theater Dance Party!
Join us at Yellow Cab Tavern on February 23rd for a night filled with the magic and excitement of musical theater. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just love to sing and dance along to your favorite show tunes, this event is for you!
What to Expect:
Non-stop hits from your favorite musicals (you WILL be able to request songs!)
Themed cocktails and drink specials all night long
A chance to meet fellow theater enthusiasts and make new friends
Singing and dancing all night long!
NO cover charge!
Come dressed as your favorite Broadway Couple, Friends, or Enemies, or simply wear your most glamorous attire. Whether you’re channeling the teenage love of Sandy and Danny or celebrating the sisterhood of Elphaba and Galinda, let your imagination run wild!
Spread the word and invite your theatre-loving friends to this amazing event! Let’s come together to celebrate the magic of Broadway. See you on the dance floor!

Dayton Silent Disco
2024-02-23 20:30 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton’s Silent Disco is back on Feb 23rd at The Brightside as we celebrate Kim L’s Birthday all night long! If you’re as much a fan of the Green Station and one of the best people around, Kim L, as we are, then come join the B-Day celebration!
Tickets and more details are available at daytonsilentdisco.com
KimL will be on the green station with EDM, Sexbox on the blue station with 70s, 80s, and 90s, and John Chapel on the Red station with modern hits!
Cover starts at 8:00pm with music starting at 8:30pm on Feb 23rd!
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the doors.
We’re offering “Group Tickets” – Save 20% when you bring a group of 10! (Pre-sale only)
Phat and Rich (food truck) will be on site all night!
This show is 21+
$15
https://cli.re/60412-dayton-silent-disco

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
2024-02-24 13:00 | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The critically acclaimed production of THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW, created by Jonathan Rockefeller, features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets. The production faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear; 10 Little Rubber Ducks; The Very Lonely Firefly; and of course, the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar. The Very Hungry Caterpillar has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969 selling more than 48 million copies worldwide. Brown Bear, Brown Bear – now celebrating 50 years – has sold more than 18.2 million copies.

A Rock n’ Roll Benefit for the Autoimmune Association
2024-02-24 19:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
We’re excited to welcome Neo American Pioneers, The Boxcar Suite, and Avalon Park to the Yellow Cab Tavern stage on Feb 24th with proceeds from the night going to The Autoimmune Association and their mission dedicated to autoimmune disease advocacy, awareness, education, and research.
Learn more about The Autoimmune Association and get involved directly here: https://autoimmune.org/
Cover starts at 7:00pm on Feb 24th with performance starting around 8:00pm!
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 23rd
Yellow Cab’s resident truck, The Pizza Bandit, will be set up and serving through 11pm.

Johnny Cash – The Official Concert Experience
2024-02-24 19:00 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Bringing songs and stories from the “Man in Black” to the stage in a way that audiences haven’t seen or heard before. With video of Johnny from episodes of “The Johnny Cash TV Show” projected on a screen above the stage, a live band and singers will accompany him in perfect sync. This concert experience will showcase iconic performances from the TV show and highlight the spirit of the legend by revisiting some of his memorable words and anecdotes. Cash will perform some of his biggest hits, including “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Ring of Fire, “And “I Walk the Line,” and share stories of people he met along the way whose causes he championed–the working man from all walks of life. Plus, onstage male and female singers will split vocal duties performing their own takes on Cash hits. The music never stops in this concert event!

Jazz Night w/George Balog
2024-02-24 19:00 - 23:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us on Saturday, February 24th as Dayton’s coolest cat, George Balog spins a highly curated set of jazz vinyl from 7-11pm!

Tuck Everlasting
2024-02-24 20:00 | PNC Arts Annex, 46 N. Ludlow St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join the JCC Youth Theatre for their production of Tuck Everlasting, a charming musical based on the children’s novel by Natalie Babbitt. Follow Winnie as she meets the Tuck family and learns about love, friendship, and what it means to have a life well lived–even if it is lived forever.
To purchase tickets for children ages 3 and under please call the Box Office.

Family Skate Day
2024-02-25 13:00 - 17:00 | RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E Monument Ave, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Family Skate Day
1:00pm – 5:00pm
AGE: All ages | $10.00
Our final Family Skate concludes with a “Penguin Party” Skate along wit Parker the Penguin to family-friendly music, crafts and much more. Enjoy concessions from the RiverScape CafÃ© and warm up in our cozy comfort tent. Plus, chances to win a gift certificate to the Cincinnati Zoo! Admission is $7 and skate rental is $3. Ages three and under skate free with the purchase of an adult admission! Thanks to our Access to Nature program, residents who receive EBT/SNAP benefits can simply show their card to the rental attendant to receive half-off admission and skate rental. Weather Dependent.

Adulting 101
2024-02-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
This monthly program is designed to help teens gain important life skills and knowledge that can guide them into adulthood. Sessions will be held at the Main Library, in Conference Room 1B. Registration is not required.

Monday, February 26, 3-4 pm
Monday, March 25, 4-5 pm

Getting Your Garden Ready to Plant
2024-02-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Main Library, Conference Room 1A, Monday, February 26, 6-7 pm

OSU’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension discusses how to clean up gardens and prepare for upcoming planting season.

“Fatale Flaw” Murder Mystery Dinner Show
2024-02-26 19:00 - 21:30 | Spaghetti Warehouse, 36 W. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The Spaghetti Warehouse has you covered with dinner and a show! Our all new murder mystery show “Fatale Flaw” is up and running.
3 course dinner and a show 39.99 +tax.
Join Mayhem & Mystery for their newest production. Nora Dezimon and her best friend Cathy Mofitt have hired Sam Shade to find out the truth about Nora’s finacé, Harry Lemon. Is Harry cheating on her? His temper and controlling nature have Nora running scared. Harry thinks Nora is stepping out on him. Can Sam discover the truth? Will Nora escape Harry’s angry clutches? And what secret is Cathy hiding? Can you solve the crime and win a prize?
Call 937.461.3913 to make required reservations.
