Dayton Arts & Entertainment News
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10 Things You Didn't Know About Dayton Germanfest Picnic
The Germanfest Picnic in the historic St. Anne's Hill neighborhood offers authentic German fare including schnitzel dinners, bands playing in the biergarten, food and craft vendors and more! New for 2024 - German Car Show!
Day Air Ballpark Named Nation's Best Single-A Ballpark
The Dayton Dragons’ home field, Day Air Ballpark, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Newsweek Fans’ Choice Award for Best Single-A Ballpark in the United States.
First Friday: August - Art in the City Edition
Celebrate August! The arts and creativity take center stage this month at First Friday in Downtown Dayton.
Review: Matilda: The Musical’
Mike Woody reviews ‘Matilda: The Musical’, at LaComedia Dinner Theatre now thru August 10
First Friday: July 4th - Independence and Independents' Edition
Friday, July 4, you're invited to celebrate Independence Day in Dayton and see for yourself what downtown has to offer!
Review of MJ: The Musical: A "Thriller" of a Show That Brings the King of Pop to Life
Dive into the guarded mind of Michael Jackson with "MJ: The Musical," a "must-see" spectacle featuring a catalog of his greatest hits. Mike Woody gives his verdict on MJ: The Musical, now thru this weekend at The Schuster.
2025 Dayton Burger Week
Dine Out Dayton presents 🍔 Burger Week June 8-15, 2025. Local restaurants and chefs will be grilling up some seriously burgerlicious creations.. dine-in or carryout, don't miss Burger Week!
Meadowlark & Wheat Penny Duo to launch "Little Bear"
Dayton's Meadowlark and Wheat Penny are launching "Little Bear" this fall; a new spot for world-inspired sandwiches and brunch in the historic Dietz Block.
Dave Chappelle's 2025 Comedy in the Cornfields of Yellow Springs Returns
🎤 Award-winning comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer Dave Chappelle will once again return to the cornfields of Yellow Springs for a series of outdoor comedy performances this summer ☀️
First Friday: June - Pride Downtown Edition
We’re rolling into the summer with warm weather, sunny skies, and tons of fun in beautiful downtown Dayton—June is First Friday Summer Celebration Edition!
Carillon Historical Park Celebrates 75 Years
Today, June 3, 2025, Carillon Historical Park—a 65-acre open-air museum—kicks off its 75th anniversary year, which will culminate this fall with the unveiling of a new master plan.
175+ Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in 2025
Feel the Rhythm! 🎵 Over 175 Free Summer Concerts & Music Festivals will rock Dayton & the Miami Valley in 2025!
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.
West Carrollton Summer Concert Series 2025
Get ready for a summer of great music at the West Carrollton Summer Concert Series! Join us for our monthly Summer Concert events, located at West Carrollton Center!
Warped Wing Celebrates 11 Years with Beer Bash & Urban Smokeout in Downtown Dayton
Can you believe it's been 11 years? Warped Wing Brewing Company to throw Anniversary Beer Bash & Urban Smokeout in downtown Dayton May 17, 2025
Levitt Dayton 2025 Concert Season
Live music returns to downtown Dayton -The 2025 Eichelberger Concert Season at the Levitt Pavilion has been officially announced.
Summer Art Camps at The Dayton Art Institute
Introduce your children to the world of art through Summer Art Camps at The DAI. Register online today! Art Camps fill quickly!
First Friday: Moms & Grads Edition
May is a time for celebration in downtown Dayton! This month is all about the special moms in your life and the students who have worked hard to earn their graduation day!
Culture Kitchen at The Market
Culture & Cuisine Summer Series: Many wonderful cultures make up the Dayton community. Families will celebrate a different culture each month through food.
Vintage Treasures, Highland Cows, and More at VMD of Dayton-Cincinnati!
Step into a world of eccentric finds, bygone charm, and a one-of-a-kind shopping experience at Vintage Market Days® of Dayton-Cincinnati at Greene County Fairgrounds.
