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The Square Is Where returns to Courthouse Square

The Square Is Where returns to Courthouse Square

Grab a takeout lunch and enjoy outdoor entertainment and seating on Courthouse Square beginning today, May 3.

How to celebrate Virtual Bike Month in Dayton

How to celebrate Virtual Bike Month in Dayton

Explore the region's bike trails, play games, win prizes during Metroparks' Virtual Bike Month!

Review: The Sound of Music at LaComedia

Review: The Sound of Music at LaComedia

This production of ‘The Sound of Music' is one of my favorite things, and with schnitzel too.

Kings Island new protocols: No masks required outside

Kings Island new protocols: No masks required outside

Masks will no longer be required while outside at Kings Island, though face coverings will still be required indoors.

Downtown Dollars e-gift card Spring sale starting April 9

Downtown Dollars e-gift card Spring sale starting April 9

Starting Friday, April 9, buy $50 in Downtown Dollars, get a $25 bonus card FREE.

Broadway shows coming to Dayton in 2022

Broadway shows coming to Dayton in 2022

HAMILTON and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF are among the lineup of Broadway musicals coming to Dayton as part of the 2021-2022 Premier Health Broadway Series.

2021 Troy Strawberry Festival cancelled

2021 Troy Strawberry Festival cancelled

The 2021 Troy Strawberry Festival has been canceled due to concerns amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Review: The Church Basement Ladies

Review: The Church Basement Ladies

Mike Woody reviews 'The Church Basement Ladies', now at La Comedia Dinner Theatre through April 18.

Pop, Fizz, Clink! virtual tasting event at the Dayton Art Institute

Pop, Fizz, Clink! virtual tasting event at the Dayton Art Institute

The exclusive online party to benefit the Dayton Art Institute will include music, beer and wine tasting presentations, and many other surprises.

Dayton Art Institute Announces Reopening, 2021 Exhibition Schedule

Dayton Art Institute Announces Reopening, 2021 Exhibition Schedule

The Dayton Art Institute, which has been closed since last November, will reopen on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, beginning on March 19.

Live music will return to downtown Dayton this summer

Live music will return to downtown Dayton this summer

Live music will return to Levitt Pavilion in downtown Dayton this summer.

Sugar Maple Festival canceled for second year

Sugar Maple Festival canceled for second year

The Sugar Maple Festival in Bellbrook has been canceled for second year due to ongoing state restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic.

PLAY NOW: Win prizes in the Downtown Dayton Winter Bingo game

PLAY NOW: Win prizes in the Downtown Dayton Winter Bingo game

Explore downtown and create a citywide adventure with the Downtown Dayton Winter Bingo card!

Dayton Live's National Geographic Live virtual series 2021

Dayton Live's National Geographic Live virtual series 2021

Dayton Live's National Geographic Live series is going virtual for early 2021.

MetroParks Ice Rink to remain closed for the 2020-2021 skating season

MetroParks Ice Rink to remain closed for the 2020-2021 skating season

MetroParks Ice Rink to remain closed for the 2020-2021 skating season; parks and trails remain open.

Culture Works to Manage Dayton Arcade Events

Culture Works to Manage Dayton Arcade Events

Culture Works has signed a multi-year agreement with Cross Street Partners to provide event management services for the Dayton Arcade.

Dayton Live offering Step Afrika! 'virtual field trip' for students

Dayton Live offering Step Afrika! 'virtual field trip' for students

FIVE DAYS WITH STEP AFRIKA! is made up of five videos that can be watched any time between November 30 and December 13, 2020.

JUST IN: Scene75 to reopen December 16

JUST IN: Scene75 to reopen December 16

18 months and 19 days after devastating tornadoes forced its closure, Scene75 Entertainment Center in Dayton will reopen its doors bigger, better and stronger.

On Sale Now: Downtown Dollars, an e-gift card

On Sale Now: Downtown Dollars, an e-gift card

Downtown Dollars are redeemable at more than 50 downtown Dayton businesses.

Wanna hear a ghost story?  Behind the Scenes with Gary at Dayton Live

Wanna hear a ghost story? Behind the Scenes with Gary at Dayton Live

Wanna hear a ghost story? We go behind the scenes of the fun, new "Behind the Scenes" videos with Gary Minyard at Dayton Live.

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