Dayton Arts & Entertainment News
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SICSA's 50th Anniversary Community Celebration June 23
SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center will host their 50th Anniversary Community Celebration on June 23rd from 11:00AM to 3:00PM at their shelter in Washington Township. Half Off Adoption Fees June 17-23
New for 2024: Rec Your Hood
Rec Your Hood offers free admission and an afternoon of fun for all ages including games, DJ-curated music, a kids' zone, creative challenges and food/beverages.
Review: The Church Basement Ladies at LaComedia
Fans of The Church Basement Ladies will rejoice in ‘Plowin Thru’ while everyone else will be more than satisfied.Mike Woody reviews The Church Basement Ladies in "Plowing Thru", now at LaComedia Dinner Theatre through June 16
200+ Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in 2024
Feel the Rhythm! Over 200 Free Summer Concerts & Music Festivals will rock Dayton & the Miami Valley in 2024!
Free Lunchtime Entertainment Returns to Courthouse Square - CURIO debuts May 14
CURIO at Courthouse Square will host free lunchtime entertainment and social events from May to September.
Levitt Dayton 2024 Concert Season
Live music returns to downtown Dayton -The 2024 Eichelberger Concert Season at the Levitt Pavilion has been officially announced.
National (MEGA) Pretzel Day at On Par
Enjoy a 20% Discount All Day on our colossal MEGA Pretzel, the largest of its kind in Ohio, weighing in at a whopping 24 ounces ~ ONLY at On Par Entertainment!
The Perondi's Stunt Dog Experience
The high-energy excitement of Perondis and their cast of human performers and dogs will delight audiences of all ages.
Out on 5th - downtown Dayton
Shop, dine and relax! Out on 5th is the closure of Fifth Street in the Oregon District of downtown Dayton to vehicular traffic on weekends. Photo credit @mikebeerbower
Yellow Cab Food Truck Rally 2024 Season
Join us for food truck festivals at the Yellow Cab Tavern in downtown Dayton March through October.
All-City Arts Festival
Join us for a day of music, art and food featuring the talents of Dayton Public School students.
Summer Steam Train — Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad
Experience a historic train ride on the Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad behind a real working steam engine.
Buckeye Vodka's Let Get Brunched
Join us for Buckeye Vodka's "Let's Get Brunched" – an event that's just as delightful as it sounds!
RiverScape MetroPark's FREE 2024 Summer Music Series
Enjoy FREE music under the pavilion - here's the concert schedule for the 2024 RiverScape Summer Music Series
Review: West Side Story at LaComedia
Mike Woody reviews West Side Story, now through May 5 at La Comedia Dinner Theatre in Springboro
2024 Preview Concert at Levitt Dayton featuring the Luv Locz Experiment
FREE concert: 2024 Eichelberger Concert Season Announcement Preview Concert on May 2nd, featuring the Luv Locz Experiment - free and open to the public, no ticket necessary.
Dayton Celtic Fest 2024 Headliners announced
Headliners have been announced for the 2024 Dayton Celtic Festival at Riverscape this July.
Summer in the City events return for 2024
Mark your calendar: Summer in the City events return for 2024—Three signature events are planned for this year’s summer celebration, presented by AES Ohio.
Downtown Dayton DORA to observe one-day suspension for St. Patrick’s Day festivities
The temporary suspension of DORA on March 17 for St. Patrick’s Day is happening as outlined in the program’s safety plan.
Local Author Inspires Young Readers with "The Late Bloomer"
"The Late Bloomer" teaches patience through a young walnut tree's journey. Inspired by her own late-blooming tree, M. Woods' book encourages kids to grow at their own pace.
