Downtown Dayton Partnership

Artist in Training (AIT) Program
2026-02-18 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-17 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-16 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Adult Weekday Classes
2026-02-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-18 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-17 15:30 - 17:30, 2026-02-17 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-17 13:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Ice Skating
2026-02-18, 2026-02-17, 2026-02-16, 2026-02-15, 2026-02-14, 2026-02-13 | 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
2026-02-18, 2026-02-17, 2026-02-16, 2026-02-15, 2026-02-14, 2026-02-13 | 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

Karaoke with Zane
2026-02-17 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
2026-02-17 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.

Vinyl Vinyl Sundays
2026-02-15 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Sunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records, we’ll play ’em

Couples Valentine’s Day Jewelry Making Workshop
2026-02-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Couples Valentine’s Day Jewelry Making Workshop
Join the Dayton Society of Artists for a special Valentine’s Day workshop led by Francis Trick, designed for couples looking to create something meaningful together.
In this hands-on, two-hour workshop, couples will learn basic jewelry-making techniques and will each create either a necklace or a pair of earrings to take home at the end of the class. No prior experience is necessary—this workshop is beginner-friendly and focused on creativity, collaboration, and fun.
Light hors d’oeuvres will be provided by Amber Rose, making this a relaxed and festive evening to celebrate Valentine’s Day through art.
When:
Saturday, February 14, 2026
6:00–8:00 PM
Where:
The Dayton Society of Artists
48 High Street
Dayton, OH 45403
Cost:
$70 per couple (DSA Members)
$100 per couple (Non-Members)
Capacity:
7 couples (14 people total)
Workshop Instructor:
Francis Trick
Parking:
Free street parking available and a public parking lot located across the street.

Exhibition: In Small Measure
2026-02-14 11:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-13 11:00 - 18:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Contemporary Dayton is proud to announce In Small Measure, its new fundraising exhibition and sale taking place February 13–14, 2026.
This creative initiative invites artists from across the region and beyond to donate original, postcard-sized artworks—each measuring 4 x 6 inches—to support The Contemporary Dayton’s mission to advance equity, diversity, and access through the presentation of contemporary art and ideas.
Each artwork will be sold anonymously for $100, directly supporting The Contemporary Dayton’s exhibitions and programs.

Saturday Art Workshops
2026-02-14 11:00 - 13:00 | 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.

Photowalk
2026-02-14 10:00 - 11:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Explore downtown Dayton through your lens, using anything from a camera phone to a box camera, and anything in between. Join fellow artists and photography enthusiasts for a guided walk inspired by the visual language of Xaviera Simmons: Figure Eleven. FREE and open to all.

In Small Measure
2026-02-13 17:30 - 19:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Enter a world of small works and big discoveries. Join the Live Sale Event for $35 or come early to the $135-per-duo Preview Party for first access to a wall-to-wall installation of original 4×6 works created by artists from Dayton and across the country—each available for a flat $100. No labels. No clues. No hierarchy. Just pure instinct, excitement, and the surprise of finding out who you chose after you buy. A fundraiser disguised as a thrill ride—In Small Measure invites you to trust your eye, follow the spark, and support The Contemporary Dayton in the process.

Music Bingo Thursdays
2026-02-12 20:00 | 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!
