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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
The Primetime Blues Band & The Eric Henry Blues Band
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHOn Thursday, March 5, 2026, The Brightside lights up with a stacked lineup celebrating blues in all its grit, groove, ...
PechaKucha Night Dayton Vol. 59
The Dayton Art Institute 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, United StatesJoin us for Dayton's first PechaKucha Night of the year! We are so excited to have PK 59 at the ...
The Art of Sound Healing
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USALearn from the Wenches of Wormwood, a Market vendor the benefits of sound healing. Sound healing uses gentle vibrations and ...
Scythian – Celtic Rock
The Brightside 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OHGet ready for an amazing live experience with SCYTHIAN at The Brightside in Dayton! SCYTHIAN returns to The Brightside to ...
Let’s Talk Electric Cars
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USAVisit the Market today and meet representatives from Drive Electric Dayton. They will have their Electric Vehicle's (EV) lined up ...
Train Dreams
THE NEON , United StatesOverview Nominated for 4 Academy Awards including "Best Picture," we're bringing TRAIN DREAMS to the big screen for one special ...
Sustainable Gardening: Installing a Rain Barrel at Home
2nd Street Market 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, USALearn about the importance of conserving water and reducing run off that flows from your property. Use conserved water to ...
The Miami University Choraliers and SINGergy
First Baptist Church 111 Monument Ave, Dayton, OHThe Miami University Choraliers and SINGergy, Robyn Lana and Alyson Bates, conductors, will take place on Sunday, March 8 at ...
Levitt UpClose
Downtown DaytonUncover the mystery: Three artists, one secret location... endless memories! Join us on Thursday, March 12, at 7pm for the ...
Jason REVOK: Mutually Exclusive
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present new paintings by Jason REVOK. Self-taught, REVOK is known for pushing creative boundaries ...
Paul Verdell: Tabernacle
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a new body of work by Paul Verdell. In these gestural paintings, Verdell ...
Jamea Richmond-Edwards: Leviathan
The Contemporary Dayton 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, United StatesThe Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Leviathan, a film by interdisciplinary artist Jamea Richmond-Edwards. Known for her monumental paintings ...