Dayton Arts & Entertainment News
Highlighting arts and entertainment news around Dayton and the Miami Valley.
Entertainment in Dayton
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
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 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; parks and trails remain open.
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
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
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
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? We go behind the scenes of the fun, new "Behind the Scenes" videos with Gary Minyard at Dayton Live.
COMING SOON: Downtown Dollars, an e-gift card
Introducing Downtown Dollars, an e-gift card, designed to keep local dollars with our downtown businesses.
Rike's Holiday Windows are online!
We hope this virtual visit as part of "Behind The Scenes With Dayton Live" brings you joy – especially this year!
Downtown Dayton Drive-thru Parade Canceled
Downtown Drive-thru Parade Not Taking Place as Scheduled - Other socially distant, seasonal activities still happening
2021 Broadway shows in Dayton postponed due to pandemic
Dayton Live announced further changes and postponements to the Premier Health Broadway in Dayton lineup for the 2020-2021 season.
Ohio Arts Council awards nearly $2M in CARES Act grants to Dayton area arts and culture groups
The Ohio Arts Council has approved $20 million in grants for arts and culture groups across the state, including $2 million for 25 groups in the Dayton area.
#DogsReadingBooks Wagtown Hashtag Challenge
It's time for Wagtown's next Hashtag Challenge: #DogsReadingBooks. Take pictures/video of your dog reading a book for fame & fortune. It's a blast and you'll make new memories with Fido.
Review: A Christmas to Remember
‘A Christmas to Remember' is the perfect dose of needed cheer in this trying year, and is just in time for the holidays.
2020 Lebanon Carriage Parade canceled
The 2020 Lebanon Carriage Parade has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
BEEP, BEEP! Winners of Jeep Raffle Announced
The winners of the outdoor adventure raffle with $30K in prizes have been announced!
La Comedia to reopen with Christmas show
Just in time for the holiday season La Comedia Dinner Theatre is reopening to serve-up a taste of Broadway with an all new original production.
Woodland Lights Holiday Festival to return for Christmas 2020
Woodland Lights, a beloved Christmas tradition for families around the Miami Valley announces changes for 2020 season.
