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SUMMARY:Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, March 7\, 2026\, as the six winning bands from our playoff rounds compete for the Dayton Battle of the Bands championship. Not familiar with these bands? That’s part of the excitement! This is your opportunity to explore new\, local\, and original music from Dayton’s emerging artists. Each ticket grants you one vote to contribute to selecting the winner! EVENT DETAILS:  Saturday\, March 7\, 2026  The Brightside (905 E 3rd St\, Dayton)  Doors: 6pm (We cannot admit patrons earlier due to equipment load-in)  Show: 7pm (Arrive on time to catch all the bands!)  Tickets: $15 advance / $20 at door Advance purchase recommended! Note: Ticket sales cover production costs and prizes—thank you for supporting local music! GOOD TO KNOW:  All ages welcome! (Under 18 requires adult supervision)  Free parking available on both sides of the building  Food truck on-site  Bar available with non-alcoholic options and alcohol for 21+ with ID  General admission seating/standing (no guaranteed tables)  No outside food or alcohol  Tickets are non-refundable (Can’t make it? Forward to a friend or consider it a donation to Dayton’s music scene!) Ticket link – https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/dayton-battle-of-the-bands-2026-finale-2026-03-07-the-brightside-music-event-venue-dayton-b892e6
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/dayton-battle-of-the-bands-finale-2/
LOCATION:The Brightside\, 905 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:The Naked Magicians
DESCRIPTION:With a Las Vegas residency\, a season on London’s West End\, and seen in 250+ cities across the globe… \nTHE NAKED MAGICIANS is undoubtedly the world’s funniest and naughtiest magic show! Witnessed by over 50 million on TV (NBC\, ABC\, FOX\, CBS)\, including “America’s Got Talent” and “Entertainment Tonight\,” it’s the Aussie smash hit that’s taken the world by storm! \nPerfect for date night or the ultimate girls night out\, THE NAKED MAGICIANS have performed – and undressed – for millions of fans in more than 300 cities worldwide making them the most successful Australian magic act in history. \nThe two hot and hilarious performers deliver world-class magic and non-stop laughs while wearing nothing but a top hat and a smile. Described by The Huffington Post as “the wildest night ever\,” this tantalizingly satisfying magic show strips away the top hats\, capes\, and magic stereotypes\, bringing a whole new meaning to “now you see it.” \nGood magicians don’t need sleeves\, and great magicians don’t need pants. This show proves just that!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/the-naked-magicians/
LOCATION:Victoria Theatre\, 138 N. Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bricktacular Builds
DESCRIPTION:Part of MetroParks Ice Rink Family Skate Days series \nBricktacular Builds\n1:00pm – 5:00pm \nAGE: All ages | $10.00 | Financial Assistance\n\nReady to build an adventure filled with outdoor fun? Join us at the MetroParks Ice Rink for a day of bricktacular builds! Skate to your favorite family-friendly hits\, grab some hot chocolate\, and get creative as kids are invited to help build some LEGO insects to place around the park. Weather Dependent. \nGuests are encouraged to participate in family activities including a featured theme table\, coloring pages\, scavenger hunt\, and Penguin Toss. The Penguin Toss is free to all skaters and takes place at approximately 3pm. Participants will receive a penguin to toss onto the ice\, and whoever lands their penguin closest to the target will receive one of three prizes. \nSkaters 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. 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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/bricktacular-builds/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T180000
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SUMMARY:Ben Bentley’s Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, February 9th as we wish Barrel House OG\, super supporter\, and general solid bro Benji a happy birthday! He’s picked Maine’s Lunch to go on tap\, we’ll have some Philly brewed cans in stock\, and someone might actually convince him to take a shot of birthday Malört. Maybe. Happy birthday\, Ben!
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/ben-bentleys-night/
LOCATION:The Barrel House\, 417 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260211
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SUMMARY:Sandra Aska\, Andy Holliday\, & Paul Rienzo Exhibits
DESCRIPTION:The Sinclair Community College Art Department is pleased to present works by Sandra Aska\, Andy Holliday\, and Paul Rienzo in the Burnell R. Roberts Triangle Gallery and Works on Paper Gallery. Capturing moments of perplexity\, quirkiness\, thoughtfulness\, and beauty\, Aska gives clay life through her figurative sculptures. Toolmarks and fingerprints left in the works imbue an expressionistic looseness to the forms. She works intuitively by allowing each form to emerge from the clay and invites the viewer to offer their own interpretation. Holliday’s non-representational prints stem from images that are observed\, recorded\, and repeatedly reprocessed through systems to alter them. Exploring the idea of attention as a measure of value\, he gathers an archive of media to process\, builds complexity\, and subsequently creates the final work through traditional printmaking techniques. Rienzo’s photorealistic still life paintings explore archetypal themes found across cultures and historical periods. The depicted objects are laden with symbolic power and when combined with others from differing cultures and eras\, explore the idea of untold myths and interconnectivity. There will be a virtual artist talk via Zoom on February 20\, 2026\, at 12pm. Visit www.sinclair.edu/artgalleries for details. The exhibitions will be on display from February 10 – March 13\, 2026. Galleries are located on the fourth floor of building 13 (located at West Fifth and Perry Streets). The galleries are free and open to the public from 8am–6pm Monday–Friday and 9am–12pm Saturdays. Free and accessible parking is located in Parking Lot K.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/sandra-aska-andy-holliday-paul-rienzo-exhibits/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:Galleries at Sinclair College\, 444 W. Third St.\, Bldg. 13\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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SUMMARY:Discovery: Fractured Fairy Tales Volume III
DESCRIPTION:This show is part of our Discovery Series\, which presents weekday field trips for area schools to experience carefully selected shows designed to enhance curriculum connections throughout various subject areas. If you are not purchasing tickets for a school or homeschool\, please click here to explore our Children’s Theatre programming. \nGirls rule\, as this all-female cast puts classic stories through the contemporary wringer and finds every laugh in these truly wacky tales. What if…Cinderella was a popstar? What if… the three little pigs were the bullies\, not the wolf? Ask these questions and more when FRACTURED FAIRY TALES takes a modern twist on classic fairy tales! Stories include “Jack And The Beanstalk\,” “The Fisherman’s Wife\,” and “The Tortoise And The Hare\,” among others. \nProduced by GreatWorks Theatre Company.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/discovery-fractured-fairy-tales-volume-iii/2026-02-10/1/
LOCATION:Victoria Theatre\, 138 N. Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T190000
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Lova Delis — Kaleidoscope Visions
DESCRIPTION:Join the Dayton Society of Artists for a moderated artist talk with Lova Delis\, whose exhibition Kaleidoscope Visions is on view at DIAD Studio and Gallery\, located at Front Street. \nThis conversation will be led by Curtis Bowman of Culture Works and will explore Delis’s creative process\, visual language\, and the ideas shaping Kaleidoscope Visions. \nArtist Talk & ConversationTuesday\, February 11\, 20265:30–7:00 PMFront Street1001 E. Second StreetDoor B/C\, Basement \nExhibition & Silent Art AuctionThursday\, February 20\, 20266:00–8:00 PMDIAD Studio and Gallery\, Door A\, 3rd Floor \nTwenty percent of art sales will benefit the The Foodbank. \nThe event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/artist-talk-lova-delis-kaleidoscope-visions/
LOCATION:Front Street Galleries\, 1001 E. Second St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260212
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SUMMARY:Gretchen Durst Jacobs: What the Body Carries
DESCRIPTION:Gretchen Durst Jacobs: What the Body Carries\nFebruary 4 – 28\, 2026 \nOpening Reception: February 4\, 6 – 8 pm \nClosing Reception: February 28\, 4 – 6 pm \n  \nGretchen Durst Jacobs: What the Body Carries features new work from the Dayton-based artist. These encaustic monotypes\, which merge painting with printmaking\, emanate from the body\, using gesture\, scale\, and repetition to explore how experience is physically and emotionally carried. Her abstract compositions balance intuition and structure\, with grids often acting as quiet frameworks that hold movement\, memory\, and sensation in tension. Each encaustic monotype\, created through a process that uses hot wax and pigment transferred onto a surface\, is unique\, and invites viewers to contemplate how feeling takes shape through mark\, color\, and rhythm. \nArtist Statement \nMy paintings and prints begin with the body. Rooted in somatic experience and attentive to the inner life\, the work explores how feeling is carried\, processed\, and transformed through physical gesture. I often work at a scale that matches my full reach—fingertip to fingertip—so each mark records movement\, presence\, and intuition. At times a grid enters the work as a quiet stabilizing force\, allowing chaos\, memory\, and motion to coexist within a shared structure. \nAlthough abstract\, the work is grounded in more than twenty-five years of painting from direct observation. What has long drawn me to the landscape is how closely it mirrors human experience—its resilience and adaptation\, its tenderness\, and its moments of tension. Through color\, gesture\, and layered marks\, I move through lived experience as a continuum\, allowing feeling to take shape. Each work is an attempt to reconcile emotion with form\, to honor what we carry\, and to give shape to what cannot always be spoken. \nAll artworks in this exhibition are available for purchase. Please visit the reception desk or speak to a Staff member to purchase. Proceeds support both the artist and The Contemporary Dayton’s mission to connect artists and audiences through accessible\, engaging contemporary art experiences. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Artist\n \nGretchen Durst Jacobs creates abstract paintings and prints\, often utilizing a grid and bold\, gestural marks to explore our relationship with the self and the natural world. She received her MFA from the University of Cincinnati in 2008 and her BFA from Wright State University in 2000. She attended the New York Studio School for Drawing and Painting Marathons and Summer Sessions in 2000 and 2003. In 2024\, she received the Montgomery County Arts and Cultural District Individual Artist Grant. \nHer work has been exhibited extensively throughout the United States and Internationally. Regional exhibitions include the Dayton Museum of Art; Manifest Gallery\, Cincinnati\, OH; Dana L. Wiley Gallery\, Dayton\, OH; University of Cincinnati\, Cincinnati\, OH; the Morgan Conservatory\, Cleveland\, OH; and Ohio Northern University\, Ada\, OH. Her international exhibitions include the Lambton Heritage Museum\, Ontario\, Canada; Alten Feuerwache Loschwitz and Grafikwerkstatt\, Dresden\, Germany; and the Dayton/Kyoto Print Exchange\, Kyoto\, Japan. She has permanent public art installations on view at the Dayton Metro Library and the Kettering Government Center. \nShe is represented by the Dana L. Wiley Gallery. Durst Jacobs works full time in her studio in Dayton\, Ohio\, and also maintains a studio in Ontario\, Canada. Since 2017\, she has served as the President of the Dayton Printmakers Cooperative.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/gretchen-durst-jacobs-what-the-body-carries/2026-02-12/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Levitt UpClose
DESCRIPTION:Three Artists. One Secret Location. A Night You Won’t Forget. \n  \nLevitt UpClose is our intimate concert series that brings the surprise back to live music. When you buy a ticket\, you’ll know the zip code and the date. The exact venue is revealed the day before the show\, and the artists are announced live as they take the stage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us on Thursday\, February 12th for a one-of-a-kind concert experience designed to bring our community together in a whole new way.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSeating will be provided.\n\n\nThe venue is accessible and located on the ground floor.\n\n\nBeverage service is TBD – final details will be provided to all attendees before the show.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets are limited\, and these shows often sell out.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen: February 12\, 2026 \nShowtime: 7:00 PM\nTickets: $45 \nLocation: 45402 zip code
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/levitt-upclose/
LOCATION:Downtown Dayton
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SUMMARY:Dayton Battle of the Bands – Week 5 (Pop / Rock)
DESCRIPTION:DAYTON BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2026 – WEEK 5! POP / ROCK NIGHT Thursday\, February 12\, 2026 | The Brightside Week 5 brings a vibrant mix of Pop & Rock — catchy hooks\, big melodies\, and dynamic local talent! Featuring:  Matt St. George  Novel Vibrations  The Reverie  Yuppie Whether you follow these artists or you’re hearing them for the first time\, DBOTB is all about discovering new music in Dayton’s thriving original scene. Every in-person ticket buyer gets one vote to help select the Week 5 winner!   The winning band secures their place in the Dayton Battle of the Bands Finale — plus additional prizes!  Event Details  The Brightside (905 E 3rd St\, Dayton)  Doors: 6:30pm  Show: 7:15pm – 9:45pm  Winner Announced: approx. 10:15pm  Arrive early to catch every performance!  Tickets: $10 advance / $15 at the door Advance tickets strongly encouraged. Ticket link: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/dayton-battle-of-the-bands-week-5-pop-rock-2026-02-12-the-brightside-music-event-venue-dayton-4091f5 Series Passes available — buy all 6 weeks & get Finale admission FREE! Your ticket purchase helps cover production costs & prizes — thank you for supporting original Dayton music!  Important Notes:  Ticket email missing? Check Spam/Junk. If your card was charged\, you’re on the list.  All ages welcome! Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.  Free parking on both sides of the building.  No backpacks\, outside beverages\, or weapons.  No food truck is currently planned\, but outside food is allowed (within reason). We highly recommend ordering from Tony & Pete’s\, down the street on 3rd St.  General Admission. Seating not guaranteed\, but we do our best.  Bar available with alcoholic & NA options.  No outside drinks allowed.  Tickets are non-refundable. If you can’t attend\, feel free to transfer your ticket or consider it a donation to the team supporting new\, original music in Dayton.  Weather Notice: If roads are unsafe\, a reschedule date will be announced. See you at Week 5 as the Pop/Rock energy lights up the DBOTB stage! 
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/dayton-battle-of-the-bands-week-5-pop-rock/
LOCATION:The Brightside\, 905 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T180000
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: In Small Measure
DESCRIPTION:The Contemporary Dayton is proud to announce In Small Measure\, its new fundraising exhibition and sale taking place February 13–14\, 2026. \nThis 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. \nEach artwork will be sold anonymously for $100\, directly supporting The Contemporary Dayton’s exhibitions and programs.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/exhibition-in-small-measure/2026-02-13/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Charity / Fundraiser,Free Events,Visual Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T120000
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SUMMARY:Jimpa
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n“As she works on a film about her family\, a filmmaker (Olivia Colman) is forced to reckon when her teenager (Aud Mason-Hyde) declares they want to move abroad to live with their gay granfather “Jimpa” (John Lithgow).”\nTHE WRAP writes\, “Incisive and compassionate… earns every emotion and then some\, breaking the heart open with such breathtaking truthfulness that you get bowled over just before you land softly in its final frames.”\nWe’re delighted to bring this new\, lovely film from filmmaker Sophie Hyde (director of GOOD LUCK TO YOU\, LEO GRANDE) – opening Feb. 13.\nDirector\nSophie Hyde\nProducer\nSophie Hyde\, Marleen Slot\, Liam Heyen\, Bryan Mason\nCast\nOlivia Colman\, John Lithgow\, Aud Mason-Hyde
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/jimpa/2026-02-13/1/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T033629
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SUMMARY:Tai Chi & Qigong
DESCRIPTION:Offered by Immortal Tree Qigong. Each hour-long Tai Chi & Qigong session will start with breathing exercises\, warm up\, and gentle stretching. You will then be guided through flowing movements mixed with short standing meditation. We will end with a slightly longer guided standing (or sitting) meditation. This should leave a few minutes to answer questions or discuss any insights. Qigong doesn’t require any special skills (other than breathing) or equipment (other than your body). Find “Immortal Tree Qigong” on Facebook or Instagram for more information.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/tai-chi-qigong/
LOCATION:2nd Street Market\, 600 E. Second St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, USA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T170000
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SUMMARY:Living Legacy: The Permanent Collection of The Dayton Society of Artists
DESCRIPTION:Founded in 1938\, the Dayton Society of Artists (DSA) has been a vital part of the Miami Valley’s cultural landscape for more than eight decades\, dedicated to connecting\, supporting\, and educating artists and the community. The DSA Permanent Collection reflects this enduring legacy\, preserving works by past and present members whose practices span generations\, media\, and artistic approaches. Featuring artists such as Edward Burroughs\, Rosalie Lowery\, Jane Reese\, Gerald Jerry Page\, Siegfried Weng\, and Robert Koepnick\, this exhibition offers a glimpse into the creative voices that have shaped the organization over time. Together\, these works function not only as individual expressions\, but as a living record of the Dayton Society of Artists’ ongoing commitment to artistic excellence\, experimentation\, and community engagement.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/living-legacy-the-permanent-collection-of-the-dayton-society-of-artists/2026-02-13/
LOCATION:Dayton Society of Artists\, 48 High Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T142000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T142000
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SUMMARY:A Private Life
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nFollowing the death of Paula\, one of her long-time patients\, psychiatrist Lilian Steiner becomes convinced that her supposed death by suicide is actually an unsolved murder.\nDirector\nRebecca Zlotowski\nProducer\nFrédéric Jouve\nCast\nJodie Foster\, Daniel Auteuil\, Virginie Efira
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/a-private-life/2026-02-13/1/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T180000
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SUMMARY:The Dayton Funk Legacy
DESCRIPTION:The Dayton Funk Legacy\, Friday\, February 13\, 4-6 pm\, Main Library\, Eichelberger Forum: Presented by Muse Machine\, this interactive performance explores the history of Dayton’s funk music through storytelling\, live music\, and audience participation. Adults
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/the-dayton-funk-legacy/
LOCATION:Dayton Metro Library – Main Library\, 215 E. Third Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T033629
CREATED:20260212T134925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T134925Z
UID:10054355-1770998400-1771020000@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Galentine’s Special
DESCRIPTION:Galentine’s Special\n4:00pm – 10:00pm \nAGE: All ages | $5.00 | Financial Assistance\nRock out to a little girl power while you skate with your bestie at the MetroParks Ice Rink! When you purchase the Galentine’s Day Special\, you’ll receive 50% off admission and skate rental. The RiverScape Cafe will be open and skaters can also relax in our heated comfort tent. Skate admission is normally priced at $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 75% off admission and skate rental. Weather Dependent.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/galentines-special/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T033629
CREATED:20251218T174951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T174951Z
UID:10054035-1771003800-1771009200@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:In Small Measure
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/in-small-measure/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T033629
CREATED:20260212T134956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T134956Z
UID:10054356-1771005600-1771020000@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Bestie Ballads Skate
DESCRIPTION:Part of MetroParks Ice Rink Theme Nights series \nBestie Ballads Skate\n6:00pm – 10:00pm \nAGE: All ages | $10.00 | Financial Assistance\n\nRoses are red\, violets are blue\, grab your bestie… this skate’s for you! Get ready for a night of love and laughter as you glide along to all the hits that scream “best friends forever!” during this Galentine’s Day skate. Weather Dependent. \nSkaters 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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/bestie-ballads-skate/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T033629
CREATED:20260115T141713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T141713Z
UID:10054079-1771063200-1771070400@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Photowalk
DESCRIPTION: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 The Contemporary Dayton’s latest exhibitions. FREE and open to all.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/photowalk-3/
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 25 W. Fourth St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T220000
DTSTAMP:20260405T033629
CREATED:20260212T135038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T135038Z
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SUMMARY:Sweetheart Special
DESCRIPTION:Sweetheart Special\n11:00am – 10:00pm \nAGE: All ages | $25.00 | Financial Assistance\nListen to some classic love songs while you skate with your sweetie at the MetroParks Ice Rink! When you purchase the Sweetheart Skate Special\, you’ll receive two rink admissions with skate rental\, two cups of hot cocoa\, and a box of Winans Chocolates for only $25. The Sweetheart Skate Deal will be offered Sat. February 14 from 11AM-10PM\, and Sun. February 15 from 1-5PM. While supplies last. Weather Dependent.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/sweetheart-special/2026-02-14/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T033629
CREATED:20260209T145040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T145040Z
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SUMMARY:Date Night Terrarium Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Hot Date\, Cool Plants – Valentine’s Date Night Workshop – Skip the crowded restaurants and celebrate Valentine’s Day with a creative\, hands-on experience. In Hot Date\, Cool Plants\, couples will build two medium-sized terrariums side-by-side\, choosing from a curated selection of plants\, stones\, and natural embellishments to create living keepsakes that last long after the evening ends. Our friendly studio assistants are on hand throughout the workshop to offer guidance\, design tips\, and plant-care support—no green thumb required.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/date-night-terrarium-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Now and Zen DIY Studio\, 121 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T033629
CREATED:20260107T143541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T143541Z
UID:10054046-1771092000-1771099200@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Couples Valentine’s Day Jewelry Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Couples Valentine’s Day Jewelry Making Workshop\nJoin 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. \nIn 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. \nLight hors d’oeuvres will be provided by Amber Rose\, making this a relaxed and festive evening to celebrate Valentine’s Day through art. \nWhen:\nSaturday\, February 14\, 2026\n6:00–8:00 PM \nWhere:\nThe Dayton Society of Artists\n48 High Street\nDayton\, OH 45403 \nCost:\n$70 per couple (DSA Members)\n$100 per couple (Non-Members) \nCapacity:\n7 couples (14 people total) \nWorkshop Instructor:\nFrancis Trick \nParking:\nFree street parking available and a public parking lot located across the street.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/couples-valentines-day-jewelry-making-workshop/
LOCATION:Dayton Society of Artists\, 48 High Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T033629
CREATED:20260212T134802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T134816Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine’s Bae Beer & Cookie Pairing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of gastronomical glory as we play matchmaker with Bae’s Bakery cookies and hand selected craft beer. Cooley’s on the 1’s and 2’s spinning slow jams to get the mood just right.\nProbably a Valentine’s themed Malört infusion as well. Nothing says “I love you” like liquid regret \nPre-order your pairing flight: https://checkout.square.site/…/ELGQQN4RMOQLF5UA2TXLVXZY…
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/valentines-bae-beer-cookie-pairing/
LOCATION:The Barrel House\, 417 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T033629
CREATED:20260212T135111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T135111Z
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SUMMARY:Heroes Unite
DESCRIPTION:Part of MetroParks Ice Rink Family Skate Days series \nHeroes Unite\n1:00pm – 5:00pm \nAGE: All ages | FREE\n\nReady to save the day with your friends and family? Join us at the MetroParks Ice Rink for a day of SUPER fun! Skate to your favorite family-friendly hits\, grab some hot chocolate\, craft your own superhero\, and the first 100 kids will also receive a FREE super hero cape and mask to take home with them. *NEW* Our MetroParks Animal Ambassadors will also be onsite with some live furry (or scaled) friends for kids to meet. This event coincides with our Community Open Skate\, which includes FREE Admission and Skate Rental. Weather Dependent. \nGuests are encouraged to participate in family activities including a featured theme table\, coloring pages\, scavenger hunt\, and Penguin Toss. The Penguin Toss is free to all skaters and takes place at approximately 3pm. Participants will receive a penguin to toss onto the ice\, and whoever lands their penguin closest to the target will receive one of three prizes. \nSkaters 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. 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.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/heroes-unite/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T033629
CREATED:20260212T135141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T135141Z
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SUMMARY:Community Open Skate
DESCRIPTION:Community Open Skate\n1:00pm – 5:00pm \nAGE: All ages | FREE\nYour Five Rivers MetroParks loves its community – we quite literally couldn’t do all we do without you! So\, we’ve planned a special free Community Open Skate at the MetroParks Ice Rink on Sunday\, Feb. 15 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.\, as a way to show some love to all our wonderful park goers and supporters before we say farewell to the 2025-26 skating season. Before you head to RiverScape MetroPark to hit the ice\, make sure you know before you go: Skates may be borrowed\, but are available in limited quantity and sizes and given out on a first-come\, first-served basis. Some guests may have to wait before skates become available. Upon arrival\, please review the MetroParks Ice Rink’s rules – this is how we keep people safe on the ice! The RiverScape Cafe will be open and cozy drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. This event is weather dependent and may be cancelled due to unseasonably warm or inclement weather. Weather Dependent.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/community-open-skate-2/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T033629
CREATED:20260204T143256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T143256Z
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SUMMARY:Merrily We Roll Along
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe Sondheim flop that established a cult-like following…and then became a Broadway sensation with this 2024 revival. Don’t miss our special\, one-time screening of MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG on Sunday\, Feb. 15 at 3:00. Tickets are $10 each.\n“Franklin Shepard is a talented Broadway composer who abandons his theater career and all his friends in New York in order to produce films in Los Angeles. The story begins at the height of his Hollywood fame and moves backwards in time\, showing snapshots of the most important moments in Frank’s life that shaped the man he is today. A live recording of the 2024 Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s musical\, filmed at the Hudson Theatre in New York City.”\nDirector\nMaria Friedman\nProducer\nDave Sirulnick\, Jon Kamen\, Patrick Catullo\, Sonia Friedman\, F. Richard Pappas\, David Babani\nCast\nJonathan Groff\, Lindsay Mendez\, Daniel Radcliffe
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/merrily-we-roll-along/
LOCATION:THE NEON\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T033629
CREATED:20260212T135210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T135210Z
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SUMMARY:Presidents Day Skate
DESCRIPTION:Presidents Day Skate\n11:00am – 7:00pm \nAGE: All ages | $10.00 | Financial Assistance\nLooking for something to do with the kids off school? Lace up those skates and have some outdoor fun on the MetroParks Ice Rink! The RiverScape Cafe will be open and skaters can also relax in our heated comfort tent. 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 75% off admission and skate rental. Extended Hours Weather Dependent.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/presidents-day-skate-2/
LOCATION:RiverScape MetroPark\, 237 E Monument Ave\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T033629
CREATED:20260209T141855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T141855Z
UID:10054350-1771344000-1771347600@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Teens (Learn to) Chill Out!
DESCRIPTION:Teens (Learn to) Chill Out!\, Tuesday\, February 17\, 4-5 pm\, Main Library\, Conference Room 1B: Learn how to handle stress and anxiety\, manage time\, practice self-care\, and boost self-esteem using resources provided by the Teen Librarian. The session will begin with a journaling prompt: “What does self-care really look like?” Registration required.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/teens-learn-to-chill-out-2/
LOCATION:Dayton Metro Library – Main Library\, 215 E. Third Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T184000
DTSTAMP:20260405T033629
CREATED:20260112T182259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T182259Z
UID:10054060-1771437600-1771440000@downtowndayton.org
SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday Taizé Service of Prayer and Meditation
DESCRIPTION:February 18 – 6:00-6:40 p.m. Ash Wednesday Taizé Service of Prayer and Meditation – Westminster Presbyterian Church\, 125 N. Wilkinson St.\, Downtown Dayton – a light supper follows the service.
URL:https://downtowndayton.org/event/ash-wednesday-taize-service-of-prayer-and-meditation/
LOCATION:Westminster Presbyterian Church\, 125 N. Wilkinson St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402
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