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Thru February 22 - Celebrate National Engineers Week
Dayton Metro Library - Main Library,
215 E. Third St.; call for times.
Grow your STEM skills with puzzles, activities, and challenges, and meet local female engineers too. Presented in collaboration with CJ STEMM, and SWE South Ohio section. Feb. 18-22 at the Main Library Opportunity Space @ St. Clair. 463-BOOK.
Thru February 23 -
2020 Dayton Auto Show
Dayton Convention Center,
22 E. Fifth St.;
Thurs & Fri noon-9 p.m.,
Sat 10-9, Sun 10-6.
Each year the Dayton Auto Show rolls into town with displays of the latest and greatest models and automotive technologies. See all your favorite sports cars, sedans, SUVs, minivans, and motorcycles from 23 different manufacturers, and enjoy some fun for the whole family. It’s an auto show, and so much more! Adults $8 at box office, $6 online. Students and seniors $6. Children 9 and under free. Military (with ID) free admission Thursday & Friday. More info at daytonautoshow.com.
Thru February 26 - Exhibit: Historic African American Churches of Southwest Ohio
First Baptist Church,111 W. Monument St.; times listed below.
The African American Visual Artist Guild - Historic African American Churches of Southwest Ohio art exhibit is currently being hosted by First Baptist Church. Viewing is scheduled Mon thru Fri 8:30 to 2:30, Saturdays 9 to 11, Sundays 8:30 to 1:15. Twenty six pieces of artwork have been created by 17 artists celebrating churches in Southwest Ohio that have been in existence for more than 75 years, meeting the needs of their congregations and communities in which they reside, and being strong activists for civil rights.
Thru February 29 - Exhibit: Atlas of Dayton: A City in Progress
Dayton Metro Library - Main Library,
215 E. Third St.; call for times.
This travelling exhibit about equity, opportunity, and resource access is presented in partnership with MVRPC and sponsored by UD’s College of Arts & Sciences. Interactive digital maps explore issues around income inequality, racial segregation, and access to resources in Dayton. Exhibit is free and open to the public during regular Library hours. 463-BOOK.
Thru March 1 -
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.
February 21 -
Mardi Gras Celebration
Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St.;
8 p.m.
Yellow Cab Tavern will host a Mardi Gras Celebration featuring music from Ernie Johnson from Detroit and Freakquency. Ernie Johnson from Detroit is a nine piece band that combines Afrobeat, funk, and jazz influences to create unique, high energy sounds. The night of funk music will also include drink specials on Dark ’n’ Stormy cocktails and Abita Beer. The cover charge begins at 8pm, and music begins at 9pm. Purchase tickets here.
February 21 -
Fascination Street Alternative Dance Night
Bar Granada, 5 W. Monument Ave;
9 p.m.
80s alternative, goth, post-punk, new wave, and more dance night! Doors @ 9pm.
Street parking available at parking lot adjacent to building on Monument Ave~$1 on exit after 8pm.
February 21 & 22 - Beethoven’s 6th and Mozart
Dayton Performing Arts Alliance;
Schuster Performing Arts Center, Second & Main sts.; 8 p.m.
Copland’s simple American melodies act as the perfect prelude to towering favorites by two of the greatest composers who ever lived. Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony is the composer’s musical depiction of a stroll through nature, with flowery fields and an earth-shattering storm, complete with howling wind and thunder. ticketcenterstage.com.
February 21 & 22 -
Heywood Banks
Wiley's Comedy Joint, 101 Pine St.;
Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 7:15 & 9:30 p.m.
Heywood Banks is simply one-of-a-kind, almost impossible to describe, with a style his very own. Equal parts genius and buffoon, this songwriter-comic-singer-poet-musician has become a cult hero and a pop icon, with a show that appeals to college students, stoners, businessmen, yuppies, rednecks, punks, kids or your grandmother. $20. 223-5277.
February 21 & 22 -
Dayton Flight Basketball Home Games
Sinclair College, 444 W. Third St;
7:30 p.m.
Watch the Flight take on the Jamestown Jackals on Friday and the Tampa Bay Titans on Saturday. The Dayton Flight basketball team is hosting its inaugural season in 2020. This team is excited to be a part of The Basketball League (TBL), a twelve team professional basketball league drawing talent from all over the world. Buy tickets here.
February 21-25 -
Music & More at
The
OE
Oregon Express, 336 E. Fifth St.;
call for times.
Friday, February 21, The OE presents music from the Shadow in the Moon. Saturday, February 22, it's Michael Locke and the Repeat Offenders. Tuesday, February 25, come play Trivia with Rich. Call for costs. 223-9205. |
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February 21-26 - Music & More at The Trolley Stop
The Trolley Stop, 530 E. Fifth St.;
call for times.
Friday, February 21, The Trolly Stop presents music from Sunmates. Saturday, February 22, hear The Pullouts. On February 25, celebrate Mardi Gras with hurricanes, gumbo, beads, and fod/drink specials all day. Wednesday, February 26 is the Open Jam and Musician's Showcase. Call for costs. 461-1101.
February 21-27 -
Music & More at Blind Bob's
Blind Bob's Tavern, 430 E. Fifth St.;
call for times.
Friday, February 21, hear live music from Saturn Boy, Distant Vessel, Madmen Massacre, and Heat Ray. Saturday, February 22, it's Legbone, FliT, Slur, and Perfect Day. Sunday, February 23, come hear No Balance, Ace of Wands, and Grey Cloud Nein. Tuesday, February 25, give your brain a workout at Best. Trivia. Ever. Thursday, February 27, take the stage at Open Mic Night with Brandon. Call for costs.
938-6405.
February 21-27 - Music & More at
The
Dublin Pub
The Dublin Pub,
300 Wayne Ave.;
call for times.
Friday, February 21 and Saturday, February 22, the Pub hosts Crowbar Jones. Monday is Trivia with a Twist. Thursday, February 27, Nick Mitchell performs. Call for costs. 461-1101.
February 21-27 -
Also This Week at the DAI
Dayton Art Institute,
456 Belmonte Park North; call for times.
Friday, February 21 is the next Homeschool Intersections. Saturday, February 22, take your family on an ARTventure. Thursday, February 27 is the next PNC Tiny Thursdays, a Skinner Pipe Organ Performance, and the DAI Annual Meeting & Community Report. 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.
February 22 - Oregon District Bar Crawl & Scavenger Hunt
Oregon District; 2-6 p.m.
Do you like bar crawls? Do you like scavenger hunts? Well you're in luck! We are combing the two for an awesome Saturday afternoon.
Register as an Individual or Small Group. We will place you on a team. Just like a normal bar crawl you will move from bar to bar, the twist is that at each stop you will have scavenger hunt items to complete. Team scores will be tracked live to always see where your team is in the standings. Register at GemCitySocialSports.com.
February 22 -
Eat Like a Champion
Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. Fourth St.;
8 p.m.
The event will feature multiple smoked meats, sides, salad, and dessert all prepared by an award winning competitive barbecue team. Jeff from Smokin’ Bee-Bee-Q and Caleb from The Beerded Pig join forces to create Brisket Bones n’ Brews. The team competes regularly in Kansas City Barbecue Society events. In addition to being KCBS Grand Champions, their barbecue has won multiple awards in regional competitions. The menu for Eat Like a Champion includes burnt ends, spareribs, smoked pork, BBQ chicken, ratatouille, warm German potato salad, mac & cheese, BBQ beans, dinner salad, and dessert. $44 in advance, $50 at the door.
February 22 - Aaron Lewis
Dayton Masonic Center,
525 W. Riverview Ave.; 7 p.m.
Dayton Masonic Live will host Aaron Lewis as he brings his outspoken, impassioned take on the Outlaw Country sound to Dayton. Lewis’ latest album State I’m In was released in April 2019 on Big Machine Records. He is also well known as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of Massachusetts rock band Staind. Tickets available here.
February 22 - Nate Bargatze
Victoria Theatre,138 N. Main St.;
7 p.m.
Hailing from Old Hickory, Tennessee, rising stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze is selling out shows across America. Nate followed in the showbiz footsteps of his dad, a former clown turned world class magician, who’s influence is seen on Nate’s 2015 debut special ‘Full Time Magic’ and his debut album “Yelled at By a Clown.” In addition to touring the country as a headliner, Nate toured in arenas with Chris Rock on his 2017 Total Blackout Tour. 228-3630 or ticketcenterstage.com.
February 22 - Eradicate, Trash Knight, Lectularius, and Apollyon Revolt
Bar Granada, 5 W. Monument Ave;
8 p.m.
Join us at Bar Granada for a night of brutal death metal and pulverizing thrash metal from all over Ohio! $5.
February 23 -
Savor Your Sundays
Coco's Bistro, 250 Warren St.,
10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Four Sundays out the year, brunching becomes beautiful and more fulfilling than any other meal! This annual “Dine & Donate” event, sponsored by the Seedling Foundation, supports the nationally known arts program at Stivers, featuring student performances, a silent auction featuring creations from local artists, and a special “once-a-year” brunch menu showcasing the best CoCo’s Bistro has to offer! RSVP for one or more Sundays at 226-COCO or stop by CoCo's Bistro.
February 23 -
Vegan Brunch Series
Third Perk Coffeehouse & Wine Bar,
46 W. Fifth St.; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sprouting Dreams LLC will be hosting a series of vegan brunches this winter and early spring. Each time will be a little different for a different experience each time. Brunches will also be held March 15, 22, and 29. More info at facebook.com/sproutingdreams.
February 23 & 24 -
Anand Varma:
Beauty and the Bizarre
Victoria Theatre,138 N. Main St.;
Sun., 3 p.m.; Mon., 7 p.m.
When Anand Varma takes a photograph of a parasitic wasp consuming a caterpillar from the inside, he doesn’t want to you to be disgusted. He wants you to be astonished. After all, he’s devoted years of his life to perfecting his techniques to create dramatic, bizarre - and beautiful - images of the miniature world around us. In these truly unique images, he reveals the secret life cycle of the honeybee, captures the lightning-fast behaviors of hummingbirds, and offers a rare glimpse at our world’s small wonders. 228-3630 or ticketcenterstage.com. |
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February 23-27 - This Week at The Barrel House
The Barrel House, 417 E. Third St.;
call for times.
Sunday, February 23, bring your records to VinylVinylSunday, and don't miss the Girl Scout Cookie Booth. February 26 is the next Wu Tang Wednesday. Thursday, February 27, show off your music, poetry, comedy, or other skills at Open Mic Night, also, enjoy a Wine & Girl Scout Cookie pairing. 222-GRWL.
February 24 -
Early African Ohioans
Dayton Metro Library - Main Library,
215 E. Third St.; 6-8 p.m.
Before the Great Migration North, before the Emancipation Proclamation, and before the Civil War, there were already established communities of African-Americans in Ohio. Discover these vibrant communities from which some local residents are descended. 463-BOOK.
February 24 - Mayhem & Mystery Dinner Theatre: Gams, Gangsters & Giggle Water
Spaghetti Warehouse, 36 W. Fifth St.;
7 p.m.
Mayhem & Mystery presents their new 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 hilarity. 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 461-3913.
February 24 - 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.
February 25 -
The Office Trivia
Toxic Brew Company, 431 E. Fifth St.;
8 p.m.
Bears. Beets. Bonus rounds. Brush up on some episodes of everyone’s favorite sitcom, because we are about to quiz you on Michael’s Shenanigans, Dwight’s hi-jinks, and all of Jim’s pranks from The Office! Prizes awarded for top winning teams. No phones, teams of 6 or less, free to play!
February 26 - Construction Career Fair
Dayton Convention Center,
22 E. Fifth St.; 1-4 p.m.
Dozens of employers in the construction industry are hiring now! Positions are available in all aspects of the business, including general labor, skilled trades, sales and front office support. This event is FREE for jobseekers. Please register to participate before attending. Be sure to bring copies of your resume.
February 26 -
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! Buy tickets here. $10.
February 26 - Silver Ballers: The Warped Edition
Warped Wing Brewing Company,
26 Wyandot St.; 7 p.m.
Join the Silver Ballers Pinball League! 7pm each Wednesday night, $15 covers all games for entire league! We play 4 games randomly selected and group by skill level as weeks continue. Silverballers love flippin’ balls and having a good time. All skill levels welcome, novice to expert! Click here for more info.
February 27 -
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.
February 27 - Beautiful Shades of Black
Wholly Grounds, 825 Wayne Ave.;
6-8 p.m.
Spoken word artists and others will present personal stories of the black experience at Beautiful Shades of Black, a celebration of black history presented by the Dayton Human Relations Council. The free-admission event will be hosted by Anthony Barwick. 349-5807.
February 27 - Alma College Choir Concert
First Baptist Church,
111 W. Monument St.; 7 p.m.
All are invited to a free concert by the touring choir of Alma College in Michigan, which will feature classical and contemporary choral works ranging from Renaissance composer William Byrd to African-American spirituals to contemporary popular songs. In preparation for the choir’s tour to Ireland in May, where they will sing at the Cork International Choral Festival, the group will also perform selections of Irish songs. Parking is free in lot east of the church. A freewill offering will be taken to benefit the Alma College music program.
February 27 -
Rhythm & Brews
Warped Wing Brewing Company,
26 Wyandot St.; 7-9 p.m.
Join us every Thursday night in the Taproom for some live music entertainment where we’ll be featuring different acoustic acts and DJ sets!
February 27 - Ronnie Milsap
Victoria Theatre,138 N. Main St.;
8 p.m.
Always chasing the music, always hungry for the songs, Ronnie Milsap is now an inspiration for a new generation of country stars. With 40 #1s, five decades of charted singles, and six Grammy’s he broke genre rules and became one of the biggest pop/AC and even R&B artists of the late ’70s and early ’80s. His video for “She Loves My Car” was the first country video played on MTV. And man, can he tell a story. 228-3630 or ticketcenterstage.com.
February 27-March 28 -
Exhibit: Matter and Pattern
The Contemporary Dayton,
118 N. Jefferson St.; call for times.
Three women artists: Michelle BonDurant (Dayton), Britny Wainwright (Columbus) and Sonya Berg (Menges, Austin, TX) present work at the intersection of painting, collage, ceramics and drawing. Curator-in-Residence: Tess Cortes. Opening Reception: February 27, from 6-8 p.m. Free and open to the public. 228-8414.
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