Dayton Arts & Entertainment News
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Entertainment in Dayton
First Friday May 1
May is here, and downtown is buzzing with fresh energy! Warmer evenings, longer days, and that early-summer vibe ☀️
Springboro FREE Concerts in the Park
Summer means FREE Concerts in the Park in the City of Springboro's North Park, 195 Tamarack Trail! Bring you own seating.
Neil deGrasse Tyson: An Astrophysicist Goes To The Movies - Part 2
An entertaining and enlightening review of all the science that our favorite movies got wrong, combined with some of the stuff they got right.
Vintage Vibes & One-of-a-Kind Finds: Vintage Market Days®
From the moment you enter VMD Dayton-Cincinnati, you’re wrapped in a "boutique-style" atmosphere that feels more like a festival than a market. One of Country Living's "7 Flea Markets and Barn Sales Not To Miss”.
The Full Monty
Show based on the British comedy film with: 😁 BIG LAUGHS. 💝 BIG HEART. 💪 BARELY ANY CLOTHES. Dayton Playhouse closes the season with THE FULL MONTY - May 15-31, 2026
First Friday: Spring has Sprung Edition
April 3 First Friday - Downtown is getting ready to celebrate all things spring!
Dixie Drive-In Movies Opening Weekend
Step back in time and watch the big screen outdoors. Dixie Drive-In Movies opens for the 2026 season on April 2!
2026 Summer Concert Series and Party in the Park
The City of Centerville and the Centerville Arts Commission are thrilled to welcome back live music to Stubbs Park this summer with the return of the 2026 Summer Concert Series and 🎉 Party in the Park ️🎶️🎶
Wizarding World of Waynesville
⚡️Wands at the ready. ✨ The Wizarding World of Waynesville returns to downtown Waynesville! Enjoy a Butter Beer, check out our magical shops, and enjoy a day of enchantment⚡️
Unlock the Arts: Your Gift is the Key to Dayton’s Creative Future
✨ Culture Works kicks off its annual campaign to support ten iconic local organizations—and there’s a "Passport" waiting for you ✨
Kettering Children's Choir Wins $10,000 Grant
✨THEY WON!!!✨ You did it, Dayton! Last month, we asked you to step up and vote for our very own Kettering Children's Choir—and you delivered! 🏆 KCC beat out 6 other finalists to secure a $10K Community Grant 🎶
Review: Singin’ in the Rain at La Comedia Dinner Theatre
A "Downpour of Talent": Why La Comedia’s Singin’ in the Rain is a Must-See Visual Masterpiece—Mike Woody reviews Singin’ in the Rain at La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro, showing now thru March 27.
March First Friday: Game Time Downtown Edition
Spring is just around the corner and Dayton is ready to spring into action and an exciting month ahead!
Broadway shows coming to Dayton in 2026-2027
✨ Dayton Live is thrilled to announce the 2026-2027 Dayton Live Broadway Series ✨
Help Kettering Children’s Choir Win $10,000 Grant
🚨FINAL DAYS: Kettering Children’s Choir (KCC) has been named the only Dayton-area finalist for the $10,000 GBU Foundation Community Builder Award—but they need your vote by February 28 to bring the funding home 🎶
Dayton Celtic Fest 2026 Headliners Announced
World class Headliners have been announced for the 2026 🍀 Dayton Celtic Festival at Riverscape this July. Make no mistake: this year's headliners are ready to bring the noise to downtown Dayton!
Love is on the menu! 💖 Valentine’s Weekend with Dine Out Dayton
Celebrate love in the Miami Valley! Our friends at Dine Out Dayton have curated exquisite menus to make your Valentine's weekend unforgettable.
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships
WGI Sport of the Arts World Championships return to Dayton in 2025. Color Guard, Percussion & Winds Competitions
Jazz & Beyond at Dayton Art Institute
Jazz & Beyond 🎷series is back in 2026 with a seven-show season at the Dayton Art Institute 🎶
First Friday: Show Your Love Downtown Edition
First Friday is set for Friday, February 6 where you can enjoy special Valentine's deals and events 💖
