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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 💖
Grand Opening: Mikey's Late Night Slice
Pizza Party Alert; Mikey's Late Night Slice in Dayton is celebrating our GRAND OPENING on Friday, Jan 30, 2026 🍕🥳
Cold Week, Hot Plates: Winter Restaurant Week is Calling
Phew! Anyone else ready to peek out from under the snow? As the roads finally clear, there’s some delicious news: 🍽️ Winter Restaurant Week is here! ❄️
An Evening with Dave Chappelle & Jon Stewart -sold out
Two comedy legends unite in support of public radio: WYSO After Dark: An Evening With Dave Chappelle & Jon Stewart at the Schuster Center in Dayton OH Feb 13, 2026
Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond at Dayton Art Institute
The Bob Ross Auto Group Jazz & Beyond 🎷series is back in 2026 with a seven-show season at the Dayton Art Institute 🎶
2026 Beavercreek Weekend of Jazz
Annual, educational jazz festival in Beavercreek, presented by the Beavercreek Music Parents Association.
First Friday: New Year Downtown Edition
The first First Friday of 2026 is happening on Friday, January 2, and offers everything you need to ring in the new year with some familiar and local flavor.
First Friday: December - Holiday Fun Edition
The holiday season is officially underway and you can celebrate the most wonderful time of the year during December First Friday!
Winter Solstice Sunrise Celebration at SunWatch Village
Celebrate the Winter Solstice Sunrise at SunWatch Village on December 21 and join in welcoming the return of longer days and brighter skies ☀️❄️
Centerville Holiday Skylights Drone Show
The City of Centerville is excited to announce the return of the Centerville Holiday Skylights event, a spectacular drone light show set to dazzle residents and visitors.
6 Drive-Thru Christmas light displays around Dayton
Christmas 2025 - Gather your family and take a drive to enjoy Christmas lights from the safety and comfort of your own car! Here are 6 Christmas drive light displays around Dayton in 2025.
La Comedia's All-Star 'Scrooge' is a Christmas Miracle
A 50th Anniversary triumph! Chris Beiser leads a powerhouse cast, matched by exceptional set design and lighting, in this magical, must-see rendition of 'Scrooge: The Musical.'
Season Of Impact: URS Day of Giving on WDTN
Join a Dayton tradition reimagined. Support the URS Day of Giving on WDTN (formally known as Telethon) and help transform the lives of children and adults with disabilities.
Ease On Down The Road: A New Found Appreciation for The Wiz
The highest compliment: I'm no longer sad this wasn't yet another production of The Wizard of Oz. This phenomenal cast has charisma that is captivating.
First Friday: November - Dayton Holiday Festival Countdown Edition
The season of celebration and giving is quickly approaching and you can start holiday celebrations a little bit early at the November 7 First Friday!
"Dayton Holiday Hits" Offers Free Streaming to Benefit Oasis House
Free Local Holiday Music! Centerville Arts Commission member Terry O’Brien organized "Dayton Holiday Hits for Hope," featuring over 15 local artists like The Fries Band and Alexis Gomez.
Indigenous Fashion Takes Center Stage at the Dayton Arcade
The Four Winds Indigenous Fashion Show will celebrate the creativity, resilience and cultural heritage of Indigenous designers and artists—November 9 in The Tank at the Dayton Arcade.
Remembering Dr. Creep
Though he passed away back in 2011, the presence of Barry Lee Hobart, better known as Dr. Creep, is still felt by many, especially around Halloween.
Vintage Market Days® = Heaven for Antique Lovers!
VMD is a three-day event that offers 288 booths in 4 barns and outdoors. Each booth offers expertly staged merchandise. There is so much to see, it’s hard to take it all in on one visit.
Review: The Sound of Music - now at The Schuster thru Oct 19
🎶 Mike Woody reviews the Broadway (2025) show 'The Sound of Music' at the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, Dayton OH
