Tow
2026-03-20 19:30, 2026-03-21 12:30, 2026-03-21 14:50, 2026-03-21 17:10, 2026-03-21 19:30 (America/New_York) | THE NEON, United States
“Based on a true story, TOW follows Amanda Ogle (Rose Byrne), a woman living in her aging Toyota Camry on the streets of Seattle. When her car — her only lifeline – is stolen and impounded, Amanda is thrust into a relentless legal battle against an indifferent system. What begins as a fight to reclaim her car evolves into a deeply human story of resilience, dignity, and the power of one woman’s voice in the face of systemic failure.”

Friday Night Karaoke at Two Social
2026-03-20 22:00 | Two Social, 123 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
The weekend just got louder — step into the spotlight at Two Social’s Friday Night Karaoke, Dayton’s best late-night sing-along happening every single week in the heart of downtown. Every Friday night, DJ Blake from Limelight Entertainment transforms Two Social into Dayton’s premier karaoke destination. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or finally working up the nerve to take the mic, the professional sound system and massive song library make sure you always sound your best. Pick your song, put your name on the list, and let the night take it from there. Key Details: – When: Every Friday night – Time: 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM – Where: Two Social, 123 E 3rd Street, Downtown Dayton, OH 45402 – Cost: FREE — no cover charge – Host: DJ Blake / Limelight Entertainment – Age: 21+ after 9:00 PM (valid ID required) – Includes: Professional sound system, massive song library, full bar, late-night arcade How to Attend: No reservations needed — just show up! Tables and bar seating are first-come, first-served. Arrive early if you want to throw axes (lanes close at 10:00 PM when karaoke begins). To book an axe throwing lane before the show, visit 2socialdayton.com. Frequently Asked Questions: Q: Is there a cover charge? A: Nope! Friday Night Karaoke is completely free to attend. Q: Do I need a reservation? A: No reservations needed for karaoke. Just walk in, grab a drink, and put your name on the list with DJ Blake. Q: Is this event 21+? A: Two Social is 21+ after 9:00 PM on Friday nights. Please bring a valid ID. Q: What time does karaoke start? A: Karaoke kicks off at 10:00 PM and runs until 1:00 AM. Q: Can I throw axes and do karaoke on the same night? A: Yes! Axe throwing lanes are open until 10:00 PM. We recommend booking an 8:00 or 8:30 PM lane so you finish right as the party heats up. Q: What kind of songs are available? A: DJ Blake has a massive library spanning classic rock, pop, country, hip-hop, and more. If you can think of it, chances are it’s on the list. Come out this Friday and take the mic — no reservations, no cover, just great vibes in downtown Dayton. https://www.2socialdayton.com/events/karaoke-night

Temporary Exhibit: Ordinary Lives
2026-03-21 | 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.”

Tony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective
2026-03-21, 2026-03-22 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Tony Foster, Exploring Time: A Painter’s Perspective
February 21–May 17, 2026, Gallery 120
Between 2007 and 2025, Tony Foster embarked on his 19th Journey, building it around a profound and layered theme: time. Across this body of work, he investigates how time shapes the land—from the quick shifts of light and weather, to the slow rhythms of seasons, to the immense scales of biological and geological transformation. As Foster explains, his aim is “to draw attention to the unseen forces that create place.”
Exploring Time brings together a remarkable series of watercolor diaries that capture nature in motion. His paintings reveal signs of change on multiple fronts: geological upheavals, biological cycles and the marks left by human activity. With a discerning eye, Foster records not only nature’s strength and resilience but also its vulnerability, even in landscapes once dominated by industry and later reclaimed.
In a world where environmental change is often conveyed through striking images of global warming, Foster offers a different perspective, one that considers Earth’s continual evolution and the visible traces of time’s passage. Organized into four themes: geological, biological, human and the fleeting, this exhibition invites viewers to engage with time at every scale, from the span of a moment to the stretch of millennia, while reflecting on the enduring impact of human presence.

Jason REVOK: Mutually Exclusive
2026-03-21 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present new paintings by Jason REVOK. Self-taught, REVOK is known for pushing creative boundaries that began in the street. Although his story begins with graffiti, the artist has spent the last decade focusing on his studio practice and the evolution of process and concept. Refusing to be limited by his early recognition, REVOK allows only certain elements from graffiti culture to transition to his contemporary work—modest materials and industrial tools, ingenuity, his name—but his proclivity towards minimalism and post-painterly abstraction has become the driving force behind his practice. Examining the question of authorship from start to finish, REVOK has developed systematic yet imperfect tools to carry out his vision and has created a number of unmistakable bodies of work. His bold, balanced, geometry is heightened by the personal and imperfect sleight of the human hand. REVOK grew up in Southern California and is based in Detroit. His work has been exhibited at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit; the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; and the Pasadena Museum of California Art, as well as in galleries and special projects in New York, Los Angeles, Detroit, and Dubai. His work is held in important private collections worldwide. OPENING NIGHT / Friday, March 13 Member & Sponsor Preview: 5-6 pm Public Reception: 6-8 pm Remarks: 6:30 pm CLOSING RECEPTION / Saturday, June 6 4-6p – Light Refreshments and a final chance to view the exhibition. This exhibition is one of three concurrent exhibitions of new and recent work by Detroit-based artists, curated by Heather Jones, and presented to spark dialogue around the art and artists of our time.

Paul Verdell: Tabernacle
2026-03-21 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present a new body of work by Paul Verdell. In these gestural paintings, Verdell continues his exploration of loose and instinctive mark making, working with paint and collaged elements. These works become renditions of landscapes both visually and figuratively as the colors and forms subtly echo horizons and map Verdell’s mental terrain. Driven by intuition, his latest body of work delves deep into the realm of abstraction as the artist explores capabilities of medium and mind. Influencing the artist’s conceptual root is both internal discourse—an ongoing attempt to understand himself within a shifting and uncertain world through the act of painting—as well as his Black American heritage. Verdell is a painter based in Detroit. Originally from Long Beach, California, he moved to Ohio as a teenager and received a BFA from Bowling Green State University in 2018. He has been awarded residencies at Black Rock Senegal, Dakar, Senegal, and the Macedonia Institute, Chatham, New York. His work has been included in exhibitions at The Armory Show, New York; Hurst Contemporary, London; and the Dakar Biennale, Dakar, Senegal, among others. Verdell’s work is held in the collections of the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, and Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, Cleveland, Ohio, among others. OPENING NIGHT / Friday, March 13 Member & Sponsor Preview: 5-6 pm Public Reception: 6-8 pm Remarks: 6:30 pm CLOSING RECEPTION / Saturday, June 6 4-6p – Light Refreshments and a final chance to view the exhibition. This exhibition is one of three concurrent exhibitions of new and recent work by Detroit-based artists, curated by Heather Jones, and presented to spark dialogue around the art and artists of our time

Jamea Richmond-Edwards: Leviathan
2026-03-21 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Leviathan, a film by interdisciplinary artist Jamea Richmond-Edwards. Known for her monumental paintings and mixed-media collages informed by mythology, Afrofuturist iconography, and magical realism, Richmond-Edwards brings these influences into a cinematic form in this film. Using music and dance, Leviathan traces the artist’s family history and their enduring connection to Detroit. Raised in a family of dancers and musicians, and drawing on her experience as a competitive dancer and marching band member, Richmond-Edwards infuses the film with movement and sound. The film explores Detroit’s layered histories and evolving landscapes, invoking the mythic Leviathan as a metaphor for the powerful, often untold forces of the Great Migration. Richmond-Edwards is an artist from Detroit who holds a BFA from Jackson State University and an MFA from Howard University. Her work has been included in exhibitions at the Brooklyn Museum, New York; the Frist Art Museum, Nashville, Tennessee; and The Phillips Collection, Washington, DC, and more. Her work is held in the collections of the Rubell Museum, Washington, DC; The Studio Museum in Harlem, New York; and the US Department of State’s Art in Embassies program, among others. OPENING NIGHT / Friday, March 13 Member & Sponsor Preview: 5-6 pm Public Reception: 6-8 pm Remarks: 6:30 pm CLOSING RECEPTION / Saturday, June 6 4-6p – Light Refreshments and a final chance to view the exhibition. This exhibition is one of three concurrent exhibitions of new and recent work by Detroit-based artists, curated by Heather Jones, and presented to spark dialogue around the art and artists of our time.

Becoming: 70 Years of Growth, Expression, and Possibility
2026-03-21, 2026-03-22 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Metro Library’s newest art exhibit, Becoming: 70 Years of Growth, Expression, and Possibility, will be on display Sunday, March 1 – Tuesday, March 31, in the Main Library’s The 2nd Floor Gallery.
Becoming celebrates the artists of United Rehabilitation Services (URS) and the ways creativity serves as a powerful form of communication, identity, and connection.
For 70 years, URS has supported children and adults with developmental and acquired disabilities as they grow, explore independence, and express who they are. Their artwork reflects a journey of becoming, not as a fixed destination but an ongoing process shaped by experience, curiosity, collaboration, and self-expression.
The exhibit features a wide range of abilities, styles, and mediums. Some pieces were created individually, while others were created collaboratively, emphasizing the importance of community, shared effort, and collective voice. The scale of the work is intentionally varied, ranging from small, intimate pieces to large-format installations, mirroring the diversity of expression within the disability community.
Presented during Disabilities Awareness Month, Becoming invites viewers to look beyond labels and assumptions to see creativity, agency, and possibility. Each piece tells a story, not of limitation, but of growth, imagination, and presence.
For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org/Exhibits or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

Member’s Spotlight Exhibition: Elisha Frontz: vernal equinox
2026-03-21 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Elisha Frontz: vernal equinox March 4 – 28, 2026 Opening Reception: March 4, 6 – 8 pm Closing Reception: March 28, 4 – 6 pm
Elisha Frontz: vernal equinox features recent work by a Dayton-based artist, musician, and poet. Working with an interdisciplinary sensibility, Frontz allows material investigation and musicality to inform one another. Her process balances technical precision with intuitive gesture, resulting in compositions that feel at once deliberate and emergent. These mixed-media paintings—watercolor on paper combined with sewing patterns, string, and brass tacks—celebrate the vernal equinox, the astronomical beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. As the sun crosses the celestial equator, day and night reach near equilibrium, marking a moment of balance, transition, and renewal that resonates through Frontz’s layered materials and luminous palette. All artworks in this exhibition are available for purchase. Please visit the reception desk or speak to a staff member for more information. Proceeds support both the artist and The Contemporary Dayton’s mission to connect artists and audiences through accessible, engaging contemporary art experiences.

Early Bird Market at the Dayton Woman’s Club
2026-03-21 09:00 - 13:00 | The Dayton Woman’s Club, 225 N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
FREE ENTRY!
Two Dates:Friday, March 20, 2026, from 10 am – 7 pmSaturday, March 21, 2026, from 9 am – 1 pm

Visit our beautiful Victorian Mansion in Downtown Dayton and discover a wide variety of handcrafted goods from local artisans and merchants, along with unique treasures at our tag sale. Be sure to come hungry—our kitchen will be serving housemade meals.
Bring a friend and join the fun—we can’t wait to see you there!

We are open to the general public. Our venue is fully accessible with a ramp entrance.

All proceeds will fund our community programs and preserve our nationally recognized historic landmark.

The Gift of Down Syndrome
2026-03-21 09:00 - 15:00 | 2nd Street Market, 600 E. Second St., Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Celebrate The Gift of Down Syndrome during our weekend long celebration at the Market. World Down Syndrome Day, which is on March 21, 2026. This coincides with our celebration and has the message for 2026 of “Emphasize SDG’s (Sustainable Developmental Goals) that champion inclusivity, rights, and welfare for those with Down syndrome.”. We will be recognizing and celebrating the vibrant lives of people with Down throughout the entire weekend. Check out the programming on our website.

Saturday Art Workshops
2026-03-21 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.

Tropical Terrarium Workshop
2026-03-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Now and Zen DIY Studio, 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Tropical Terrarium Workshop Create your own lush, self-sustaining tropical ecosystem. Choose from a variety of colorful, humidity-loving plants and ferns, then personalize your terrarium with curated natural embellishments and accents. These closed terrariums thrive on condensation, creating their own watering cycle—making them both beautiful and easy to care for.

Mr. Nobody Against Putin
2026-03-21 12:20, 2026-03-21 17:15, 2026-03-21 19:20 | THE NEON, United States
This year’s Oscar winner for “Best Feature Length Documentary” is heading to THE NEON for a limited engagement starting March 20! “As Russia launches its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, primary schools across Russia’s hinterlands are transformed into recruitment stages for the war. Facing the ethical dilemma of working in a system defined by propaganda and violence, a brave teacher goes undercover to film what’s really happening in his own school.”

Guided Tours
2026-03-21 14:00 - 15:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for a closer look at the exhibition, with fresh insights into the artists and their work. Led by Curator, Heather Jones. FREE and open to all.

No Blank Canvas Presents: Built to Last – A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Life of a Professional Tattoo Artist
2026-03-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Metro Library will host No Blank Canvas Presents: Built to Last – A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Life of a Professional Tattoo Artist on Saturday, March 21, 2-4 pm, in the Teen Edge area of the Main Library.

Local tattoo artist Alex Wood will share her knowledge and experience in the art world and lead activities to boost participants’ skills. Topics include what a typical workday looks like for a tattoo artist, working with clients, creating designs, presenting oneself professionally, building a portfolio, and understanding how artwork translates to a client’s skin. Teens don’t need to be interested in tattoos to appreciate this program; artists of all kinds can learn skills to help them grow and refine their craft, no matter the medium.

Additionally, DML will host a series, No Blank Canvas – Explore Careers in the Arts!, with each session focusing on different arts-related careers and led by a DML Teen Librarian. Teens will learn tips, tools of the trade, art skill-building, portfolio development, and more. Each session will be held in the Main Library’s Teen Edge area and will require registration.

Sessions:

Tuesday, March 24, 4-5 pm: thumbnails and design process
Tuesday, April 28, 4-5 pm: medical illustrators and anatomy
Tuesday, May 26, 4-5 pm: murals and collaborative art

For more information and to register if required, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

Sinclair Theatre presents Amélie the Musical
2026-03-21 19:00 | Blair Hall Theatre – Sinclair, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Sinclair Theatre is proud to present Amélie the Musical, a whimsical adaptation of the hit 2001 romantic comedy, live on stage from March 20 – 28 in Blair Hall Theatre, Building 2, on Sinclair’s downtown Dayton campus. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students/seniors and are available online at www.sinclair.edu/tickets. Groups of 20 or more ordering online save all ticketing fees. On the day of Princess Diana’s death, Amélie, a young woman more comfortable in her daydreams than in the day-to-day, finds the childhood treasures of her apartment’s previous tenant. This discovery sets her on a campaign of anonymous altruism as she sets out to better the lives of the eccentric neighbors and friends around her. “Bringing Amélie to the stage has been a journey of discovering how small, tender acts can ripple outward and transform entire lives. What I love most about Amélie is its celebration of quiet courage—the bravery it takes to open your heart in a world that often feels disconnected,” says director, Kimberly Borst. “In this production, we’ve leaned into the magic of Parisian whimsy while grounding the story in something deeply human: the longing to be seen, to be known, and to love without fear. We have embraced the show’s playful imagination and delicate intimacy and inviting audiences to rediscover wonder in the everyday.” The cast consists of Ann-Margaret Adkins, Isaiah Autajay, Anthony Lombardo, Allison (Al) Friessen, Anthony (Tony) Cercone, Adalia Gaynier, William Finnell, Nona Whalen, Kailie Gould, Gabriel Reker, Tiffany Higgins, Jeniece Craver, Alida Ohrman, Ryan Hester, and Jhoana Novelo. Music by Daniel Messé, lyrics by Daniel Messé and Nathan Tysen. Book by Craig Lucas. Based on the motion picture Amelie written by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Guillaume Laurant. AMELIE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com Where: Sinclair Community College, Blair Hall Theatre (Building 2), 444 W. Third St., Dayton Ticket Information:  Adults: $20 Students/Seniors $15 plus $2 service fee. No at-the-door ticket sales. All tickets must be purchased online at: www.sinclair.edu/tickets

Killers Of Kill Tony
2026-03-21 19:00 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Regulars and fan favorites from “Kill Tony,” the #1 live podcast in the world, bring their standup show on the road with KILLERS OF KILL TONY.
Building upon the success and energy of “Kill Tony,” KILLERS OF KILL TONY showcases the diverse talent pool of comedians who have graced the stage of the original podcast with their wit, humor, and unique comedic styles. KILLERS OF KILL TONY will feature your favorite characters doing their longer standup sets, all in one night.
The current lineup includes David Lucas, Hans Kim, Martin Phillips, and Ahren Belisle. (This lineup is subject to change.)

The Junior League of Dayton presents the 3rd Annual Casino Night Fundraiser
2026-03-21 19:00 - 22:00 | The Dayton Beer Company, 41 Madison St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Our Annual Casino Night Fundraiser is back, and you’re invited to experience the Luck of the League! Join the Junior League of Dayton at The Dayton Beer Company for a fun night of classic casino-style games, silent auction prizes, food and drinks, all in support of our mission to empower women through leadership training and our community impact focus of early childhood literacy in Dayton. Featuring: • Poker, Blackjack, and other fun card games like Euchre! • Silent Auction Table • 50/50 chance prize drawing • Light appetizers • Drink ticket with cash bar available throughout the evening Early Bird Tickets: $50 each — available NOW until March 1 After March 1: $75 each Grab a ticket, bring a friend, and help support a great cause in Dayton!

Yacht Rock: Third Street
2026-03-21 19:00 - 22:00 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us for an evening of breezy jams, laid back vibes, and most importantly – making Tommy happy.
DJ Cat Scratch spins a yacht rock set, Dayton Street Snacks ups their yacht food game, and we attempt maybe our most daring Malort infusion yet…

The Rocky Horror Picture Show (with live shadow cast!)
2026-03-21 21:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join us for a FUN showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with a live shadow cast by The Dayton Affair! HOW TO GO? Saturday, March 21, 2026 The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton Doors 8pm / Pre-Show 9pm / Film 10pm Advance tickets $10 – https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/the-rocky-horror-picture-show-with-live-shadow-cast-2026-03-21-the-brightside-music-event-venue-dayto-c8d8ab Day of show $15 Limited VIP Table options available! All ages (18 & under with adult supervision)

Vinyl Vinyl Sundays
2026-03-22 | The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Sunday – Vinyl Vinyl Sunday – bring your records, we’ll play ’em
