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First Friday: December - Holiday Shopping Edition
The holiday season is officially underway and you can celebrate the most wonderful time of the year during December First Friday!
Review: A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
Mike Woody reviews A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical - now through this weekend at The Schuster in downtown Dayton
Culture Works awards more than $600,000 in grants to arts organizations and artists
Dayton-area arts groups and artists received over $600,000 in 2023-2024 grants, boosting Dayton's economy by an estimated $3.5M.
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 3 First Friday!
$250 Grand Prize Karaoke Contest at On Par Entertainment
Come sing your heart out for a chance to win $250 at our Karaoke Contest at On Par Entertainment!
First Friday: October - Festive Fall Edition
There's a chill in the air, are you ready for the fall edition of First Friday? October 4 marks another night to be out and about downtown!
Review: Saturday Night Fever: The Musical at La Comedia Dinner Theatre
Impressive & Contagious. Michael Woody reviews Saturday Night Fever: The Musical at La Comedia Dinner Theatre September 19 - October 27, 2024.
2024 Preble County Pork Fest: Sizzling with Flavor and Star Power
Get Your Bacon On! The Preble County Pork Festival is bringing the heat with a new bacon-focused breakfast buffet and a headlining performance by Easton Corbin.
Art in the City
Free Family-Friendly Event! Art in the City, a celebration of downtown Dayton's visual and performing arts communities.
Review: The Wizard of Oz at La Comedia
‘The Wizard of Oz’ continues at La Comedia Dinner Theatre through August 11, anyone with brains will want to see it.
First Friday: July - Independence and Independents' Edition
Friday, July 5, you're invited to celebrate Independence Day in Dayton and see for yourself what downtown has to offer!
Dayton Live Announces New President & CEO
Dayton Live, the Miami Valley's hub for the arts and entertainment downtown, has filled the role of President & CEO. After a nationwide search, Gabriel van Aalst will take the helm this fall.
Keitaro Harada to be the next leader of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra
The Dayton Performing Arts Alliance has appointed conductor Keitaro Harada as the fifth director of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra.
First Friday: June - Summer Celebration 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!
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.
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!
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
