Day of the Dead at the Library
2024-11-02 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Multiple altars are created around the Library and the community has come together to grow a Tree of Life so patrons can remember those who are no longer with us. The physical tree with names, photos, and stories will be presented at the Día de Muertos Festival. From 12-2 pm, there will be free Catrina face painting sessions, and at 2 pm, a parade will visit the altars around the Library, ending in the Eichelberger Forum to a performance by Orgullo Mexicano and Troupe Roja. (All Ages)

Day of the Dead at the Library
2024-11-02 12:00 - 17:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Day of the Dead at the Library, Saturday, November 2, 12-5 pm, Main Library, Eichelberger Forum: The Library will create multiple altars along with a Community Tree of Life so that patrons can remember their loved ones who are no longer with us. Patrons can share names, photos, and stories, and the physical tree will be presented during the Library’s celebration.

From 12-2 pm, patrons can receive free Catrina face painting (sign up on the day of the event). Then at 2 pm, a small parade will visit the altars around the Library, ending at the Eichelberger Forum with a performance by Orgullo Mexicano and Troup Roja. (All Ages)

Stivers Specter Stroll
2024-11-02 14:00 - 18:00 | Stivers School for the Arts, 1313 E. Fifth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
The Stivers Parent Association is hosting a guided tour of Stivers High School 1313 E Fifth St Dayton. Stivers is listed in the Ohio Registry of Haunted Places. This tour will focus on the history and lore of the building and its inhabitants. The tour will feature local students and talent, and a special Dia de Muertos ofrenda and display. Stivers Students and community are invited to bring their well- labeled framed photographs of a loved one whom they’d like to be remembered on the ofrenda. All photographs must be submitted by 7pm on Nov. 1st. Reservations are suggested and now available on Zeffy! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/14f15521-0a64-478a-82ac-950327d4303d

Halloween Bar Crawl – Dayton – 7th Annual
2024-11-02 16:00 - 23:59 | Oregon Express, 336 E. 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join the Ultimate Halloween Bar Crawl Experience!
Get ready for a spooktacular night with Crawl With US at The Official 7th Annual Halloween Bar Crawl!
Join Hundreds Of Spooky Crawlers
2-3 Drinks or Shots Included With Your Ticket
No Cover At All Bars, Mid Party, & After Party
$1000 Costume Contest
Professional Photographers
Custom Crawl With US Stadium Cups (First 400 Check Ins)
Custom Keychain Lanyards With Bottle Openers (First 400 Check Ins)
Exclusive Drink Specials
Food Specials at Select Venues
Awesome After Party
Custom Halloween Badge
Access To Our Dayton Pub Crawl Map
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This isn’t just any bar crawl—it’s the ultimate Halloween party where you and your friends can dress up in your most creative costumes and hit the town for a night you won’t forget.
Meet tons of new people, explore some of the best bars in Dayton, and enjoy an electric atmosphere that only Halloween can provide. Our events are always packed with energy and excitement, making them the perfect way to celebrate the spooky season.
Don’t miss out on the hottest Halloween event of the year! Get your tickets now, dress to scare, and let the hauntingly good times roll!
Get your tickets NOW before prices go up!
www.crawlwith.us/dayton/halloween
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CHECK IN TIME 4PM – 6PM
CRAWL LOCATIONS 4PM – 10PM
AFTER PARTY TIME 10PM – 12AM
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If the event is cancelled for any reason, all tickets will be refunded in full! No vouchers, no credits, just your money back in your bank! Guaranteed!
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Due to the nature of our events, all attendees must be 21+ with a valid government issued ID.
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Art Off 2024
2024-11-02 16:30 - 21:00 | K12 Gallery & TEJAS, 341 S. Jefferson St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Happy Hour 4:30-6:00pm
Art Competition: 6:00-9:00pm
Art Off is an annual celebration of creativity at K12 Gallery & TEJAS and proceeds directly support our Artist in Training Program. Art Off is a gala unlike anything else in the Miami Valley, featuring live music, silent auctions, food, drinks, and more! The main event is a premier live art competition featuring some of Dayton’s most talented artists.
The main event is a premier live art competition featuring some of Dayton’s most talented artists. Purchase tickets here:
Art Off 2024 Tickets

Halloween Bash
2024-11-02 19:00 | Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Come celebrate spooky season with us Saturday November 2nd!Music bingo will be 8-10pm, followed by karaoke from 10pm-1am provided by Sarah G. Dress in your best costume and enjoy some themed cocktails and prizes as well!

Broadway By Request
2024-11-02 19:30 | The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, 1 West Second Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Ready for a night of YOUR favorite Broadway hits? That’s right; in this performance, YOU vote for your most loved Broadway music or song, and Neal Gittleman, the DPO, and Broadway stars perform them live on stage! Hear selections from A Chorus Line, West Side Story, and Phantom Of The Opera. Or maybe you’ll choose “Bring Him Home” from Les Misérables or “I Could Have Danced All Night” from My Fair Lady. Grab a ticket and cast your vote!

Beth Stelling
2024-11-02 19:30 | Victoria Theatre, 138 N. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Beth Stelling is a comedian, writer and actress based in Los Angeles. Her Netflix special “If You Didn’t Want Me Then” topped every Best of 2023 list and was filmed right here at the Victoria Theatre. Her half-hour special is also on Netflix in the first season of “The Standups.” Conan O’Brien produced Beth’s previous hour special for HBO Max called “Girl Daddy.” Beth has been a writer for the following television series: “Rick and Morty,” “Strange Planet,” “The Last O.G.,” “I Love You America with Sarah Silverman,” “Another Period” and “Crashing” on HBO. She’s a sought-after punch-up writer for feature films following her success as an on-set writer for the Universal hit Good Boys. She has guest starred on Amazon’s “Red Oaks,” “Corporate” on Comedy Central, and she played Ms. Fish on the Peacock comedy “Rutherford Falls.” She has a podcast with her best friend Mo Welch called “Sweethearts.”

Exhibits: Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic & (B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family
2024-11-03, 2024-11-06, 2024-11-07, 2024-11-08 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
The Dayton Art Institute (DAI) will close its 2024 Special Exhibition season with an exciting presentation of two combined traveling exhibitions, Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic & (B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family, on view now through January 19, 2025. Just in time for the holidays, enjoy these nostalgic exhibitions highlighting two beloved classics that continue to influence the art of animation. View original drawings of Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) and Chuck Jones, who brought Dr. Seuss’ beloved holiday tale to life in the 1966 animated special How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, then laugh alongside Homer, Marge, Lisa, Maggie and Bart as you experience the original handmade animation cels of the acclaimed series.

“The art displayed in our newest exhibitions explores the significant influence animation has had in pop culture and the worlds of art, entertainment and business,” said DAI Head Curator & Curatorial Affairs Director Jerry N. Smith. “Animation art is beloved worldwide, and for many of us, this medium is our introduction to art. This work showcases how in each animated classic, thousands of individual artworks come together to tell a story and create a larger singular work.”

In 1966, the animation of Chuck Jones brought to life Dr. Seuss’ treasured 1957 children’s book How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The animated story is a true television classic, with generations tuning in annually to watch the story of redemption with the despicable Grinch, the sweet Cindy Lou Who and the innocent dog Max. The exhibition Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic features original cel art used in the cartoon’s production, along with concept drawings by Jones (famous for Looney Tunes) and those by Dr. Seuss.

(B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family showcases the often-irreverent antics of Homer, Marge, Lisa, Maggie and Bart—alongside many other unforgettable figures from the longest-running animated series on American television. Since its debut in 1989, there have been more than 770 episodes. Initially crafted through traditional ink-and-paint techniques on transparent acetate cels, the first 13 seasons (1989–2002) were produced by hand before transitioning to cost-effective digital animation. These hand-drawn cels are featured in the exhibition. In the early seasons elements, now vital to the series, were created, including the famous sofa and living room set used to open each episode, which is replicated at the DAI, allowing guests the chance to truly enter the fictional world of Springfield.

Fun and colorful, these two exhibitions showcase the art of illustration. A family-friendly and nostalgic outing, guests will enjoy more than 400 works of original art, as well as interactive sensory stations, educational resources and photo opportunities.

“In addition to learning about the art of animation and illustration, those attending our newest special exhibitions can expect a joyful, playful, and nostalgic experience,” said DAI Director & President Michael R. Roediger. “This artwork was created to bring a smile to your face and brighten your day. We’re excited to offer each guest the chance to slip away from any of life’s stresses and spend time reconnecting with characters they know and love. These two exhibitions are fun, colorful and truly memorable.”

Several related programs will be offered in conjunction with the Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic & (B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family. These include:

Community Tour: November 2, 1–2 p.m.; November 23, 1–2 p.m.; December 7, 1–2 p.m.; December 19, 6–7 p.m.; January 18, 1–2 p.m.
Cost: Members: Free, Non-members: Included with the Price of Admission

Family Studio Special: December 7, 12:30–3:30 p.m.
Cost: Members: $20, Non-members: $25, Member Family 4-pack: $70, Non-member Family 4-pack: $90
Adult Studio Special: November 16, 12:30–3:30 p.m.
Cost: Members: $35, Non-members: $45
Ask Me Anything: November 7, 6–7 p.m., December 12, 6–7 p.m. and January 9, 6–7 p.m.
Cost: FREE

These exhibitions are from the collection of Bill Heeter and Kristi Correa. Admission to Merry Grinchmas: Art of Dr. Seuss’ Holiday Classic & (B)ART! America’s Funniest Animated Family is included in the museum’s general admission, which includes access to all Special and Focus Exhibitions currently on view, as well as the museum collection galleries. General admission is $15 adults; $10 seniors (60+), active military and groups (10 or more); $5 students (18+ w/ID) and youth (ages 7–17); and free for children (ages 6 & younger). Admission is free for museum members. Membership information can be found online at www.daytonartinstitute.org/membership.

Other current and upcoming Exhibitions at the museum include Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection (on view until September 2025), Devil’s Promenade (on view until January 5, 2025), Making Faces: 18 Essential Kabuki Plays (on view until March 30, 2025) and The Need for Beauty (on view from November 30, 2024–May 18, 2025).

For more information about planning a visit, including current museum hours and updates, go to www.daytonartinstitute.org/visit or call 937-223-4ART (4278). Connect with the Dayton Art Institute on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest for additional information, behind-the-scenes photos and videos, and exclusive offers.

Church of Funk
2024-11-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Oregon Express, 336 E. 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Cooley the Curator, *Aka Pastor Cooley,* will be presiding over the wheels of steel between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Entry is free! He’ll be offering up the finest Funk, Soul, & Reggae during our Sunday lunch service! Join us for the Funk but stick around for special themed drinks and food specials.

Skinner Pipe Organ Concert
2024-11-03 14:00 - 15:00 | The Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park N, Dayton, OH, 45405, United States
Hear the museum’s restored Skinner pipe organ and see the beautifully renovated Mimi and Stuart Rose Auditorium. Matt Dierking from the Dayton Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will perform on the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. (unless otherwise noted).
April 7 and 21
May 12 and 19
June 9 and 16
July 7 and 21
August 4 and 18
September 1 and 15
October 6 and 20
November 3 and 17
December 1, 8 and 15

The Thrill of the Game: Literary Sports Writing Workshop
2024-11-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
Dayton Metro Library is excited to welcome author Mandy Shunnarah (Midwest Shreds) to host The Thrill of the Game: Literary Sports Writing Workshop on Monday, November 4, from 5:30-7 pm, in the Main Library’s Community Room A. Patrons will be guided in crafting their own essay that captures the thrill of their favorite sport. Dive deep into memories using the five senses to bring events back to life and engage with writing prompts to help find the story behind the story. Shunnarah will share readings from other sportswriters and what skills they used to write about skateparks in the Midwest that are showcased in Midwest Shreds. This event is open to adults. Registration is required. A select number of copies of Midwest Shreds is available for check out at DML locations, or patrons may use their Libby app to read a digital version. For more information and to register, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

“Anschel’s Story” Theater Production
2024-11-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
“Anschel’s Story” Theater Production, Monday, November 4, 6-8 pm, Main Library, Bassani Theater Off Third, 3rd Floor: The memoir of local author Renate Frydman comes to life. Anschel’s Story tells the story of how her husband escaped Nazi Poland. The production includes time for patrons to give feedback to the playwright. (Adults)

RTA How to Ride Class
2024-11-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Wright Stop Plaza, 4 S. Main St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Join the Greater Dayton RTA for a hands-on “How-to-Ride” class at Wright Stop Plaza, where new, current, and returning riders will gain skills and confidence to navigate Montgomery County’s public transit system.

To create equitable access to RTA’s “How-to-Ride” class multiple dates will be provided for riders to choose from. Participants are asked to register. The class will cover what riders need to know, from what to do before boarding the bus to how to let the driver know you’re ready to exit at your stop. Topics of discussion will include Tapp Pay, fare and fare capping, trip planning via the Transit app, Google, and/or RTA’s website, as well as a brief overview of RTA services.

Class dates are as follows:

Tuesday, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to noon
Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to noon
Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 11 a.m. to noon
Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 11 a.m. to noon

All classes will take place in the multipurpose room at Wright Stop Plaza, 4 S. Main St. Registered participants can enter through the side door of the concourse next to RTA’s parking lot located along Third Street. Signage will be posted indicating where to enter, and a transit ambassador will also be available to assist with directions.

Participants must register in advance due to the limited amount of seating. Attendees must register by contacting Communications Specialist Michael Everman no later than the Thursday at 4 p.m. before their desired class. He can be reached at 937-425-8374 or meverman@greaterdaytonrta.org.

The Barber of Little Rock
2024-11-05 15:00 - 17:30 | Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St., Dayton, OH
Join us for a discussion and screening of the 2023 documentary short, directed by John Hoffman & Christine Turner. This 2024 Oscar-Nominated documentary follows the work of Arlo Washington, an African-American barber, who founded a nonprofit community bank dedicated to providing economic opportunities for underserved residents in Little Rock, Arkansas, that mainstream banks will not offer. Arlo’s visionary approach to a just economy could reshape the future of banking.
Trailer for the movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRDems-XacU
The screening will be held in Bldg. 7 Tartan Marketplace, Room 7006 at Sinclair College, 444 W. Third Street, Dayton OH 45402.
Once you enter the set of glass doors to building 7 Tartan Marketplace, the conference room is to your right, through the doorway across the area of tables. Complimentary parking available in the garage (Lot C) under building 12 and parking passes will be provided at the event.

Brown vs Board 70th Anniversary Commemorative Discussion series, What Now?
2024-11-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
The final program in Dayton Metro Library’s Brown vs Board 70th Anniversary Commemorative Discussion series, What Now?, will be held on Tuesday, November 5, from 6-7:30 pm in the Main Library’s Eichelberger Forum.

Discussion will include what lessons our public schools are still learning from the landmark case’s decision, as well as what the current state of race relations regarding access to education and resources is and how all current and future teachers in both public and private schools are impacted.
Panel guests include: Dr. David Lawrence, Dayton Public Schools Superintendent; Dr. Christa Preston Agiro, Professor, Teacher Education Culture Studies & Humanities, Wright State University; Dr. Crystal Philips, Principal, DECA; and Mattie White, First Vice President NAACP, President National Council of Negro Women, Inc.
Registration is not required for this free event, which is open to an adult audience. For more information, visit DaytonMetroLibrary.org or call the Library’s Ask Me Line at 937.463.2665.

John Lauer: Demon Heads
2024-11-06 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-07 11:00 - 18:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Drawing on fantasy, queer culture, and architecture, Lauer creates demon heads out of paper. Combining digital and manual techniques, he first models the heads with architectural software, converts them into patterns which he cuts out of paper with a digital cutter, then meticulously assembles them by hand. Inspired by natural forms—bones, leaves, shells—demons and horned creatures burst forth from more placid human heads merging into structures that are both intertwined and interdependent symbolizing an inner struggle in conflict with the outside world.
John Lauer is an artist and architectural/exhibit designer who lives in a treehouse on the edge of Appalachia. He has a BA in Architecture from Washington University, St. Louis, an MFA in Design from Cranbrook Academy of Art, Bloomfield Hills, MI, and an M.Arch from Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta.

CURTIS MANN: Precious Blood
2024-11-06 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-07 11:00 - 18:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
CURTIS MANN: Precious Blood

THE DR. ROBERT L. BRANDT JR. FAMILY GALLERY
THE IRA & SUSAN THOMSEN FAMILY GALLERY

SEP 6 – DEC 21, 2024

Dayton native, Curtis Mann, returns home to present an experimental new body of work inspired by reflections on his childhood attending Parochial schools, his mother’s Catholic funeral services this past May, and the challenges he faced hiding and then embracing his atheism. Using a mixture of personal family photographs, found, and AI-generated images, Mann has cut and affixed them to shards of glass to create sculptural collages. The work presents us with questions about what a photograph is, about the precarious space between the image and the object, and about the larger ideas of absolute faith, its teachings, and leaders. The work also serves as a love letter to his mother and his own feelings of mortality. Curated by Jeffrey Cortland Jones.
Mann is a graduate of the University of Dayton, where he worked under the mentorship of Sean Wilkinson, whose work is on view in the companion exhibition, Flora, also on view. His work has been exhibited widely, most notably at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; the Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, France; the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago.

OPENING NIGHT / SEP 6

Members Preview with the Artist 5-6 pm / Public Reception 6-8 pm

ARTIST TALK / NOV 22 / 6:30 pm

Curtis Mann and Sean Wilkinson in Conversation with artist and writer, Carmen Winant
Doors open 6 pm / Reception immediately following ‘til 8 pm / FREE & open to all / The Tank at The Dayton Arcade

SEAN WILKINSON: Flora
2024-11-06 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-11-07 11:00 - 18:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 25 W. Fourth St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
SEAN WILKINSON: Flora

THE MITOSIS GALLERY

SEP 6 – DEC 21, 2024

Wilkinson’s ongoing series of photographs, Flora (2020-2024) are the artist’s response to the exuberant vitality of plants, their thrusting and thriving, their boundless energy and raw power, their elegance and grace, their constant changing, and their utter disregard for anything to do with the human world. Photographed over many seasons at Dayton’s Five Rivers MetroParks, Wilkinson brings attention to change, the overlooked, the undisturbed, and how profoundly meditative life can be. Curated by Jeffrey Cortland Jones.
Wilkinson is a Distinguished Service Professor and Professor Emeritus at the University of Dayton, where he served as chair of the Department of Visual Arts and as the Graul Endowed Chair in Arts and Languages. He is the recipient of several Ohio Arts Council and Montgomery County Fellowships among many other awards and prizes. His work has been widely exhibited and housed in over twenty-five significant collections.

OPENING NIGHT / SEP 6

Members Preview with the Artist 5-6 pm / Public Reception 6-8 pm

ARTIST TALK / NOV 22 / 6:30 pm

Curtis Mann and Sean Wilkinson in Conversation with artist and writer, Carmen Winant
Doors open 6 pm / Reception immediately following ‘til 8 pm / FREE & open to all / The Tank at The Dayton Arcade

Polar Bear Express
2024-11-07 | Downtown Dayton
Thru Feb. 28 • Polar Bear Express
Routes throughout downtown; call for dates, times, and cost.
Book a ride aboard the abominably decorated Pedal Wagon for a 2-hour pedaling adventure through the festive streets of Dayton and to the best bars and restaurants. Reservations required. pedalwagon.com/dayton. 388-3006.

Holiday Greenery Crafting
2024-11-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Now and Zen DIY Studio, 121 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
Stop in for a jolly good time with whimsical holiday plant projects, including terrarium snowmen, air plant ornaments, and more!
Thursdays through Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. through Dec. 22

Jueves Primero Mi Salud! My Health First Thursday!
2024-11-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
This monthly program, held on the first Thursday through December 5 and presented by El Puente, involves workshops to help build resiliency among community members. Presentations are presented in Spanish. (Adults)

Only Owls
2024-11-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, 215 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402
At Dayton Metro Library during the month of November, patrons of all ages have a chance to participate in unique programs that explore dinosaurs, stars, raptors, and science. Only Owls, Main Library, Eichelberger Forum, Thursday, November 7, 6-7 pm: The Glen Helen Raptor Center visits with three Ohio native owls. (Families)

EMO NIGHT ft Flicker//Fade Live Emo Band Night!
2024-11-07 19:00 - 23:00 | The Brightside, 905 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402
EMO NIGHT ft Flicker//Fade Live Emo Band Night! The ultimate emo night is here on Thursday, November 7th! Featuring a live band playing the best of Emo* Pop-Punk* Warped Tour Era Music, and more!
HOW TO GO? Thursday, November 7th The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton Doors open 7pm $15 advance tickets here: https://www.venuepilot.co/events/116634/orders/new
$20 at the door All ages welcome (under 18 needs supervision) There is NO re-entry, so please plan appropriately
