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Thru January 26 -
Rent 20th Anniversary
Schuster Performing Arts Center, Second & Main sts.; call for times.
In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway... and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s Rent continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. A re-imagining of Puccini’s La Boheme, Rent follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters -- love. ticketcenterstage.com.
Thru January 31 - Exhibit: What Is Accessibility?
Dayton Metro Library - Main Library,
215 E. Third St.; call for times.
How does an inclusive approach to communication, facilities, equipment and opportunities benefit everyone in a community? This exhibit, from the Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities, examines the concept of accessibility. An audio component is available for people with visual disabilities. Free and open to the public in January during regular Library hours. 463-BOOK.
Thru January 31 -
Chevy Blazer Raffle
White Allen Chevrolet, 429 N. Main St.
The United Way, White Allen Chevrolet and The City of Dayton are raffling off a brand new 2019 Chevy Blazer. Raffle tickets can be purchased at rallyup.com. Visit the website for more details. All proceeds will benefit the United Way of the Greater Dayton Area.
Thru February 15 - Exhibit: With Devotion
The Contemporary Dayton,
118 N. Jefferson St.; call for times.
Four Ohio women artists, Alison Jardine, Heather Jones, Jenniffer Omaitz and Paige Williams, playful investigation of materials including fabric, cast concrete, polypropylene, traditional oil and acrylic, casein and marble dust. 228-8414.
Thru February 28 -
Ice Skating
Riverscape MetroPark,
111 E. Monument Ave.; call for times.
Sheltered under the covered pavilion, the MetroParks Ice Rink sets the scene as a perfect winter wonderland in downtown Dayton. Patrons may skate daily, including all holidays. While the rink is open, you can enjoy delicious treats from the concession area, including a cup of hot chocolate. Take advantage of fun skating activities, such as lessons, themed skating nights and more. Visit metroparks.org/ice-rink to learn more, find daily open hours, and see a schedule of events. Admission: $6 daily, ice skate rental: $2 daily. Ages 3 and under are free with a paying adult. 278-2607.
Thru March 31 -
Tour de Way
100+ locations along the Great Miami Riverway, including several in downtown Dayton.
Over 100 locations are offering $3,000 in prizes! Tour de Way is a free passport program that lets you explore our region all year long with activities and locations perfect for the adventurer, art lover, aviation enthusiast, beer connoisseur, and everyone else in between. Every location you visit gets you another chance to win amazing prizes like a SmithFly Shoal Tent or an Opus Classico 2 bicycle from Spoken Bicycles. Tour de Way runs from May 4, 2019 to March 2020. Find details here.
January 24 -
All-You-Can-Eat Crab Legs
Basil's, 312 N. Patterson Blvd.; 4-9 p.m.
Fridays in January we will be offering All You Can Eat Crab Legs and sides for just $42 per person! Reservations are strongly recommended. Each seating will be given 2 hours to enjoy crab and sides. Sides will rotate weekly and will be served in rotation with the crab legs. 818.4390.
January 24 - Ice Skating - Frozen on Ice
Riverscape MetroPark,
111 E. Monument Ave.; 7 p.m.
Bring the family out for a magical evening of ice skating! Glide the night away as the DJ plays your favorite Disney songs! Weather Dependent. All ages | $8. 278-2607.
January 24 -
Dinosaur World Live
Victoria Theatre,138 N. Main St.;
7:30 p.m.
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family. Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a prehistoric world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Don’t miss this entertaining and mind-expanding Jurassic adventure, live on stage. ticketcenterstage.com.
January 24 - Green Dayton - A Tribute to Green Day
Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St.;
8 p.m.
Dayton’s own Green Day tribute act Green Dayton returns to the stage with a performance at Yellow Cab Tavern. The band will cover Green Day’s vast back catalog including both singles an deep cuts. The cover charge begins at 8pm, and music begins at 9pm. Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door. |
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January 24 -
May I
Re-Introduce to You... Ludlow
Bar Granada, 5 W. Monument Ave;
8 p.m.
The third installment of the ” May I Re-Introduce to You,” series hosted by Sharon Lane.
Ludlow is a group of season musicians that will bring back memories and create new ones with original tunes, that will touch your heart. $8. 21+.
January 24 & 25 - Exhibit: conJURORS
The 48 High Street Gallery,48 High St.; 12-5 p.m.
conJURORS spotlights three of the DSA’s recent past jurors. Erika b Hess, Colleen Kelsey, and Emily Sheehan juried exhibitions that showed in the 2018/2019 season. In addition, the first place award winners of the corresponding shows will be featured in the project space: Bill Franz and Ben Frederick.
conJURORS runs through February 15.
January 24 & 25 -
Mike Merk, Terry McNeely,
& Gary Garcia
Wiley's Comedy Joint, 101 Pine St.;
Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 7:15 & 9:30 p.m.
Mike Merk was born and raised in Queens, New York and has been writing and performing comedy since he was 16 years old. He has performed in clubs all over New York City and is currently a regular at Caesars, Tropicana and Ballys Hotels in Atlantic City. Long Island born and raised, Terry McNeely could easily earn the title of “Crass Critic to the Suburban World.” Seen on The Daily Show The Anthony Cumia Show & CBS Blue Bloods. With his signature raspy voice and take no prisoners comedy stylings, Gary Garcia, a modern renaissance man, always hits the ground running, leaving everyone in his path in stitches! $15. 223-5277.
January 24-28 -
Music & More at
The
OE
Oregon Express, 336 E. Fifth St.;
call for times.
Friday, January 24, The OE presents music from Gem City Groove. Saturday, January 25, enjoy music from Disturbing the Peace. Tuesday, January 28, come play Trivia with Rich. Call for costs. 223-9205.
January 24-29 - Music & More at The Trolley Stop
The Trolley Stop, 530 E. Fifth St.;
call for times.
Friday, January 24, The Trolley Stop presents live music from Kyle Eldridge. Saturday, January 25, come hear Puzzle of Light. Wednesday, January 29 is the Open Jam and Musician's Showcase. Call for costs. 461-1101.
January 24-30 -
Music & More at Blind Bob's
Blind Bob's Tavern, 430 E. Fifth St.;
call for times.
Friday, January 24, Bob's hosts live music from Mixtape Caravan with Amber Hargett, Paul Monnin, Dustin Phillips, and Joe Shelton. Saturday, January 25, Bob's hosts the Night of the Beat (Cancer) Benefit with Abertooth Lincoln, Weathervein, Business Casuals, and We Are the Movies. Tuesday, January 28, give your brain a workout at Best. Trivia. Ever. Thursday, January 30, take the stage at Open Mic Night with Brandon. Call for costs.
938-6405.
January 24-30 - Music & More at
The
Dublin Pub
The Dublin Pub,
300 Wayne Ave.;
call for times.
Friday, January 24, the Pub presents music from 33 People. Saturday, January 25, it's Dulahan. Monday is Trivia with a Twist. Thursday, January 30, Nick Mitchell performs. Call for costs. 461-1101.
January 24-30 -
This Week at the DAI
Dayton Art Institute,
456 Belmonte Park North; call for times.
The DAI presents its latest exhibit, Works by Daniel Blau. Saturday, January 25, take your family on an ARTventure. Thursday, January 30 is the next Tiny Thursdays. Museum general admission is $15 for adults; $10 for seniors (60+), active military, and groups (10 or more); $5 for college students (18+ with ID) & youth (ages 7-17); free for children (ages 6 & younger) and museum members. Prices include admission to all special exhibitions, focus exhibitions and the museum's collection galleries. Some programs and events may carry an additional charge. 223-5277.
January 25 -
Adult Hot Glass Workshops
K12 Gallery for Young People & TEJAS, 341 S. Jefferson St.; call for times.
While the temperatures are frigid, come inside K12 Gallery to warm your heart in our Glassworks Studio. Begin a tradition of creating hot glass ornaments made as keepsakes for yourself or a treasured friend. Classes run as a month-long series on Saturdays. While you’re at K12 Gallery, be sure to browse the Winter Gift Gallery for handmade artwork by local artists. Visit site for times and cost. 461-5149.
January 25 - Workshop: Make Great Art on Your iPad
The Contemporary Dayton,
118 N. Jefferson St.; 1-3 p.m.
Alison Jardine, artist and author of “Make Great Art on your iPad,” will guide you through a diversity of iPad art techniques, through importing a selfie, and using digital painting software to alter, paint on top and transform your selfie into a new image. Attendees to bring: iPad or tablet. Software such as Procreate, Adobe Sketch or similar will be needed. $10, register here. 228-8414. |
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January 26 -
Closed Terrarium Workshop
Now and Zen DIY Studio,
37 S. St. Clair St.; 3-5 p.m.
Come create your own beautiful self contained ecosystem! Terrariums are fun to make and easy to care for. In this hands-on experience you’ll learn the art of closed terrarium creation, with design tips and in depth care instructions. Join us for a creative good time! 287-1733.
January 26-30 - This Week at
The Barrel House
The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St.;
call for times.
Sunday, January 26, bring your records to VinylVinylSunday. January 29 is the next Wu Tang Wednesday. Thursday, January 30, come for the Monthly Wine Tasting, also discuss modern Jewish living at Torah on Tap. Also on Thursday, show off your music, poetry, comedy, or other skills at Open Mic Night. 222-GRWL.
January 27 - Mayhem & Mystery Dinner Theatre: Yuletide Yammerings: A Holiday Whodunit
Spaghetti Warehouse, 36 W. Fifth St.;
7 p.m.
Mayhem & Mystery presents their always popular holiday mystery show with lots of fun interaction for all. Can you solve this year's crime and win a prize? Bring your family, friends, coworks, and more for an evening of laughter and holiday hilarity as Yule Tide presents his holiday variety show. Tickets are $29.95 per person for dinner and show (tax and gratuity not included.) Reservations are required and can be made by calling the Spaghetti Warehouse at 937-461-3913.
January 27 - Taproom Trivia
Warped Wing Brewing Company,
26 Wyandot St.; 7 p.m.
The brewery is now open every Monday from 3pm-10pm so we thought it would be fun to bring some Taproom Trivia to the brewery every Monday night! Prizes awarded for both 1st place and 2nd place teams - plus we’ll do some swag giveaways throughout. WW Grill will also be featuring $5 Warped Chunks during Taproom Trivia.
January 27 & 29 - Outdoor Broomball League
RiverScape MetroPark,,
111 E. Monument Ave.; 6-8 p.m.
Check out Dayton Broomball Association's coed league on Mondays and Wednesdays this winter at MetroParks Ice Rink! Broomball is a team sport played on ice where players wear shoes instead of skates and use broom-shaped sticks to pass and score goals. The games are free to attend. Visit daytonbroomball.org for more info. 274-0126.
January 28 -
Shameless Trivia
Toxic Brew Company, 431 E. Fifth St.;
8 p.m.
Collect your stash and get ready for Shameless Trivia. Put together a makeshift Gallagher clan, and prepare to answer 3 rounds of questions on everybody’s favorite derelicts of South Side. Teams of 6 or less, free to play.
January 28 & 30 -
Curling League
RiverScape MetroPark,,
111 E. Monument Ave.;
6-9 p.m. Tues. & Thurs.
Check out Dayton's Curling league on this winter at MetroParks Ice Rink! The games are free to attend. You can watch an Olympic sport this season with curling league play on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cheer on your favorite team as they throw stones and sweep to victory! Visit curltroy.org for more info. 274-0126.
January 29 -
LORE Storytellers on Stage
LORE Culture, 116 W. Fifth St.; 6 p.m.
LORE Storytellers, recent graduates from the 4-week storytelling workshop, will get on stage to entertain you with their real-life stories of triumph, transformation and tragedy. You might laugh, you might shed a tear, you might be speechless, but regardless, you want to be here! $10.
January 29 - The Vibe Session: 90s R&B Divaz
Bar Granada, 5 W. Monument Ave;
8:30 p.m.
Join us for the first Vibe Session of the year! This time we’re bringing you the sound of the 90s through the voices of the Divaz of R&B.
Featuring the very talented Vanae and the Vibe Session All Stars' very own
Ms. Briana Nicole!
January 29 & 30 -
Distillery Tours
Belle of Dayton, 122 Van Buren St.;
6 p.m.
Distillery tours are an extraordinary way to learn about craft distillation and spirits. The whole experience will give you the chance to see where our spirits are made and includes a sampling of our spirits - all made onsite! Book a tour here.
January 30 - Alex York, Abhilasha, & Exclusion Zone
Skeleton Dust Records, 133 E. Third St.; 7-9 p.m.
Skeleton Dust is proud to present the first in a series of guest-curated shows; local experimental musician Rusty Skelding (Noisteria Emission) kicks off the series with a night of noise and experimental music featuring Alex York, Abhilasha, and Exclusion Zone. $5. |
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