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In Praise of Peace - Bach Society choral concert
2025-05-18 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Kettering Adventist Church, 3939 Stonebridge Road, Dayton, OH, 45419, United States
A Bach Society of Dayton choral and orchestral concert featuring J.S. Bach’s Magnificat (Mary’s hymn of praise from the Gospel of Luke) and G.F. Handel’s Utrecht Te Deum and Jubilate (a piece composed for the treaty to end the War of Spanish Succession).
For tickets and information, click the following link: In Praise of Peace – Bach Society of Dayton

Configurations (DCDC2)
2025-05-22 19:00 - 21:00 | University of Dayton, Kennedy Union Boll Theatre, 300 College Park, Dayton, OH, 45469, USA
For years, DCDC2 shows have represented innovation and adventure, where young artists share bold ideas and experienced choreographers challenge the limits of creativity. Step into a world where we reimagine and deconstruct non-dance works of art. What if we could express American history as a pas de deux or reinterpret a film as a vibrant chorus line? CONFIGURATIONS allow dance makers to experiment and invite audiences to experience enlightening new perspectives.
This family-friendly performance is suitable for all ages. Tickets are $25 and are only available through Dayton Live, online at Daytonlive.org, at the Schuster Center Box Office, or by phone at 937-228-3630.

"Configurations" (DCDC2)
2025-05-22 19:00 - 21:00 | University of Dayton, Kennedy Union, 300 College Park, Dayton, OH, 45469, United States
For years, DCDC2 shows have meant innovation and adventure, a place where the young broach new ideas, and seasoned choreographers experiment with broadening limits. Step forward in time to delve into the creative realm of reimagining and deconstructing non-dance works of art. What happens if you can rewrite American history as a pas de deux or a film as a chorus line? CONFIGURATIONS allows dance makers a space to experiment and audiences to enjoy new insights.
Venue: Kennedy Union, 300 College Park, Dayton, OH 45469
Tickets only available through Dayton Live at daytonlive.org, in person at the box office, or by calling 937.228.3630.

BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY
2025-05-23 20:00 | Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, OH, 45410, USA
This play won the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, the 2015 New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play, the 2015 Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Play, the 2015 Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play and the 2015 Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best New Play. It closed on Broadway in Feb 2023. Walter “Pops” Washington is a retired NYC policeman, and he has had enough. He has been pursuing a discrimination suit against the Police Department, because he, a black police officer, was accidentally shot by another (white) police officer. Meanwhile, his landlord won’t leave him alone, his wife recently passed away, and the liquor store can’t keep up with his thirst. Pops’ last living relative, his son Junior, has recently gotten out of jail and moved back to Pops’ house with his girlfriend, Lulu, and his newly sober buddy, Oswaldo. With his heels dug into the floor of his rent-controlled Riverside Drive apartment, Pops holds onto old wounds, both physical and emotional. Pressure reaches a boiling point when an ultimatum comes from an unlikely source, pinning Pops squarely “between Riverside and crazy.” This Tony Award-nominated Pulitzer Prize-winning play, is passionate, contemporary, and bracingly funny.

Directed by Robert-Wayne WaldronProduced by Rick Flynn and Christina Tomazinis
Franklin Johnson as PopsShaun Diggs as JuniorS. Francis Livisay as OswaldoRonda Ogletree as LuluKaren Righter as Detective O’ConnorNathan Finley as Lt. CaroCarly Risenhoover-Peterson as Church Lady

The show runs weekends May 23-June 8, 2025First Weekend: Friday 8pm, Saturday 8pm, Sunday 3pmSecond & Third Weekend: Friday 8pm, Saturday 5pm, Sunday 3pm

Individual tickets on sale nowAdult: $25Senior (60 or older): $23Student: $18
To purchase:– https://daytontheatreguild.thundertix.com/– or call 937-278-5993– or at the box office day of the show
*All individual tickets purchased in advance via our on-line ticket system or by telephone will also include a $1 convenience fee.**Special pricing for groups of 10 or more, call the Box Office at 937-278-5993 for pricing
Children under seven will not be admitted to performances
For more information, including future auditions, see http://www.daytontheatreguild.org

'Think Freedom' Art Installation
2025-05-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Dayton Arcade, 28 W. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
🎨 Experience ‘Think Freedom’ at the Dayton Arcade!
We’re thrilled to announce a series of public programs surrounding the Think Freedom art installation, on display in the historic Dayton Arcade’s Rotunda during the 2025 NATO Parliamentary Assembly. This marks the installation’s first appearance in the United States.​
Created by Sarajevo-based artist Edina Seleskovic, Think Freedom is a multidisciplinary project that combines sculpture, light, text, and technology to convey messages of peace and unity. Having traveled to 22 cities worldwide, its presence in Dayton commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords.
Join Culture Works at the Dayton Arcade for a chance to view and interact with Think Freedom, accompanied by performances from a variety of local musicians.
📅 Tuesday, May 27 through Friday, May 30
🕰 5:00 – 8:00 PM each evening
📍 Dayton Arcade, 35 W. Fourth St.
Learn More: https://cultureworks.org/think-freedom-dayton/
Project Sponsor: Dayton Arcade

Story Slam Dayton
2025-05-28 19:00 - 20:30 | The Brightside Event & Music Venue, 905 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
This open mic event hosts some of Dayton’s best tellers. Storytellers are encouraged to prepare a five-minute story relating to the theme.
Tellers put their names in a hat, and 10 are drawn at random.
Bring a story, and bring a friend.
The best story of the night wins $50, 4 free tickets to a future slam, and a guaranteed spot in June’s Grand Slam
Our theme for May is “Chemistry

Doors open for seating at 6:30 PM, show starts at 7:00 PM.
The bar will be open, and there is a two-drink minimum. Tickets are $5.00 in advance and $10.00 at the door ( if available).The venue does not sell food, you are welcome to bring snacks, if you clean up after yourself.
$5 Advance ticket sales end at 3:00 PM, the day of the event.

Saving Cinderella
2025-05-30 20:00 | Springboro Community Theatre, 115 Wright Station Way, Springboro, OH, 45066, United States
Saving Cinderella is a new all-ages musical that has been in development in the Dayton Area for the last several years. Now, this sequel to the original fairytale is headed to New York City for an industry reading. Springboro Community Theatre is thrilled to collaborate with writer Christine Duncan for A Staged Reading of Saving Cinderella!

Performances at the Springboro Performing Arts Center will be…
May 30th @ 8pmMay 31st @ 2pm and 8pmJune 1st @ 2pm

Tickets are by donation only through local nonprofit CE3. Proceeds will support final expenses associated with the industry reading in NYC as well as the attendance of Saving Cinderella’s Lived Experience Lead Consultants (neighbors living under the poverty line who will be consulting on the script). Go to the CE3 website linked below, scroll down to choose your performance date (or dates!), and get ready for the rare experience of being “in the room” during the developmental journey of this new work!

Shakespeare in the Heights presents Much Ado About Nothing
2025-05-30 20:00 - 23:00 | Eichelberger Amphitheater, 8625 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, OH, 45424, USA
Shakespeare in the Heights features flappers and gangsters in its second annual production as part of the Huber Heights Parks summer arts series. This adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic comedy, Much Ado About Nothing, is set in Chicago of the roaring twenties with Don Pedro, who has recently come out on top after a mafia power struggle between himself and his brother. The story follows the whirlwind love story of young Hero, the daughter of one of the Don’s trusted lieutenants, and Claudio, an up-and-coming young mobster, as well as their fiery cousins Benedick and Beatrice who revel in treading the fine line between love and hate as they explore their relationship. Passions fly, treachery abounds, and comedy ensues with the interference of the Don’s villainous brother, John, and the bumbling beat cop, Dogberry.
Directed by Zoey Knapp, assistant directed by Andrew Hunt, produced by David Meadows and Jene Shaw, stage managed by Mary Carlson, scenic design by Hannah Baker. The cast includes: Keslina Luoma (Beatrice), Caleb Floyd (Benedick), Andy Crawford, Molly Kelly, Tamar Fishbein, Christy Barker, John Wysong, David Meadows, Wayne Wolfe, Leif Walters, Melanie Brown, Don Smith, Chris Petree, Xander Magill.

Performances are: Fridays and Saturdays, May 30-31 & June 6-7 at 8pm; and Sundays June 1 & 8 at 7pm. Admission is free (donations encouraged). Stone benches are built into the amphitheater and ground level seating is available on the stage; audience members are invited to bring blankets, cushions, or stadium chairs for comfort.

Library Card Day at the Dayton Art Institute
2025-05-31 11:00 - 17:00 | Dayton Art Institute, 456 Belmonte Park North, Dayton, OH, 45405, USA
Help kick off Dayton Metro Library’s Summer Reading Challenge at the Dayton Art Institute! Come “Color Our World” at the DAI with scavenger hunts, Draw Alive in the Lange Family Experiencenter, and storytime on the Bookmobile, or simply enjoy the museum at your own pace. Show your DML Library Card and admission to the museum will be free.
This event is open to all ages, including families. Free Library Card and Summer Reading Challenge signups will be available onsite.
Storytimes will take place on the Bookmobile starting at 11:30, and in the Rose Auditorium beginning at noon.
Matt Dierking from the Dayton Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will be providing family-friendly, drop-in pipe organ concerts in the Rose Auditorium at 12:30 and 2:30.
Please follow this link for more information about visiting the Dayton Art Institute.
MUSEUM MANNERS & ETIQUETTE
We want you to have an amazing art adventure at your Dayton Art Institute, but we do ask you to observe some general rules. First and foremost, please do not touch the art. Even the slightest touch can cause damage to irreplaceable works of art. We ask that you maintain a distance of at least 18 inches from all works of art in the museum. Please do not run in the museum or climb on anything. Silence your phones, and be respectful of other museum guests. Food and drink are not permitted in the museum. Children and youth ages 16 and under must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult while in the museum. Have fun and enjoy your visit!

Pay What You CAN Night: The Comeuppance
2025-06-03 19:30 | The Human Race Theatre Company, 126 N Main St. Suite 300, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Pay What You CAN Night at the Human Race Theatre Company!
Bring a CANned food donation for the Dayton Food Bank and/or make a cash contribution to Leadership Dayton Class of 2025! Find out more about them by clicking this link: https://daytonchamber.org/…/chamber…/leadership-dayton/
Thank you for helping us to better serve our community!
Show Summary:The ComeuppanceBy Branden Jacobs-JenkinsDirected by Latrelle Bright
As the sun sets on the eve of their twentieth high school reunion, a close-knit group of former classmates—once known as the “Multi-Ethnic Reject Group”—reunites to pre-game the monumental night. Bonded in their youth as outsiders, they now navigate the complexities of adulthood with humor, heart, and a hint of nostalgia.
Brilliantly witty, theatrical, and moving, The Comeuppance focuses on millennials reckoning with the world they will soon inherit. This play is a toast to the ties that bind us, the past that shapes us, and the future we step into together.
Recommended if you liked… Barbecue, peerless, Dead Like Me, Heathers

The Comeuppance
2025-06-04 19:30 - 21:45 | The Human Race Theatre Company, 126 N Main St. Suite 300, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
As the sun sets on the eve of their twentieth high school reunion, a close-knit group of former classmates—once known as the “Multi-Ethnic Reject Group”—reunites to pre-game the monumental night. Bonded in their youth as outsiders, they now navigate the complexities of adulthood with humor, heart, and a hint of nostalgia.
Brilliantly witty, theatrical, and moving, The Comeuppance focuses on millennials reckoning with the world they will soon inherit. This play is a toast to the ties that bind us, the past that shapes us, and the future we step into together.

First Friday Art Hop at Art Encounters
2025-06-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Front Street Studios, 1000 E. 2nd Street, Dayton, OH, United States
Looking for something fun and inspiring to do in the city?Have an empty wall that could use a little art love? Or maybe you just want to soak in some creative, community vibes?
Whatever brings you in, we’d love to welcome you to one of our upcoming Art Hops at Art Encounters!
Discover and shop unique, original works from 15+ talented local artists—all under one roof. With two Art Hops coming up, you’ll have even more chances to experience the best of Dayton’s art scene in one vibrant, welcoming space.
Come get inspired. Come be part of the art.
Art Hops are always free and family friendly with free parking
Art Encounters is located at Front Street, 1001 E 2nd St., Building 100, Door B/C, Third Floor, Last Gallery on the right

80’s vs 90’s Drag Brunch
2025-06-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Bock Family Brewing, 8150 Washington Village Drive, Dayton, OH, 45458, United States
Brunch, Glitter, Beads and Fabulous Drinks! Count us in. Grab your friends for 80’s vs 90’s Drag Brunch at Bock Family Brewing!!
Get tickets here – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/80s-vs-90s-drag-brunch-tickets-1359548007689
PLEASE NOTE: Select your ticket in a group as one!! TABLES CAN NOT BE moved around.
A Gratuity WILL be added If not tipping accordingly to waitstaff
THIS IS INDOOR ONLY NO PATIO SEATING AVAILABLE!!
Doors will open at 12pm for the 1pm show that ends at 4pm
🍳 Food available for purchase from Bock Family Brewing’s kitchen
♿️ Wheelchair accessible
🍹Fabulous Drinks
💃🏻 Drag show performance provided by Scarlett Moon and her entertainers!
💸$10 Tickets, (INCLUDE: General Admission, Photo Op with entertainers) NO DRINKS and NO FOOD INCLUDED
🚫NO REFUNDS!!
🐤18 and up ONLY (ADULT HUMOR AND WORDS WILL BE HEARD)
🎰The Audience game money is all put back into the brunch to make the better but the winner does receive a gift!
Once you buy a ticket you’ll be automatically added to our newsletter and receive emails about future events.

Monday Night Laughs!
2025-06-09 20:00 | Oregon Express, 336 E. 5th Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
Join us every Monday at Oregon Express for Comedy Open Mic hosted by the hilarious G-Money!

Sign-ups at 8:00PM — bring your best jokes or just come for the laughs!

Poetry Open Mic with featured poet: Polly Lawson!
2025-06-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Blue Sky Coffee, 3070 Presidential Dr, Fairborn, OH, 45324, United States
Join us for an evening of poetry!
The first half will be an open mic and all styles are welcome! For the second half, Dayton poet, Polly Lawson, will be sharing a selection of original poems!
Whether you plan to read, listen, or just come out to support local artists, we look forward to seeing you there!
*FREE ENTRY

Member's Group Crit Night
2025-06-12 17:30 - 19:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 118 N Jefferson St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Thursdays / 5:30-7 p / Jun 12 / Jul 3 / Aug 7
Exclusive for Co Members / Become a Member at codayton.org/membership
To build community and foster the sharing of ideas, The Contemporary Dayton offers Member Exclusive
Group Critique Nights for Artist Members. Bring a work of art in progress to receive constructive feedback
from Heather Jones, Curator

Open Collage Night
2025-06-12 18:00 - 20:00 | The Contemporary Dayton, 118 N Jefferson St, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Admission is $10 per person at the door / Free for Co Members / Become a Member at codayton.org/membership
Join us for an informal gathering where all are invited to create collage. A fun, low-pressure event that encourages creativity and artistic exploration. Materials will be provided. No experience necessary to participate.

Tim Gebard & The Hitmen, Deron Bell Band, Todd the Fox Trio
2025-06-13 19:00 - 23:00 | The Brightside Event & Music Venue, 905 E. Third Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Celebrate Dayton’s vibrant music scene with an unforgettable night of local talent! Tim Gebard & The Hitmen, Deron Bell Band, and the Todd the Fox Trio are coming together for one night only at The Brightside. From soulful grooves to high-energy Americana and rock, this lineup brings something for every music lover.
📅 Friday, June 13, 2025
📍 The Brightside – 905 E 3rd St, Dayton
🕕 Doors at 6 PM | Show at 7 PM
🎟 Tickets:
$10 pre-sale
$15 at the door
🎫 Get tickets here: venuepilot.com/e/tim-gebard…
👥 All ages welcome!
Support local music and enjoy a night of great vibes, hometown pride, and top-notch performances.

The Wild Women of Winedale
2025-06-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Dayton Theatre Guild, 430 Wayne Avenue, Dayton, OH, 45410, USA
Young at Heart Players presents
THE WILD WOMEN OF WINEDALE
by Jamie Wooten, Jessie Jones, and Nicholas Hope
Fanny, Jef, and Willa are all at a crossroads in their lives. These extraordinary Wild women come up with delightful and surprisingly unorthodox ways to declutter their lives, their homes, and their relationships so they can move on, proving it’s never too late to start over. Throughout the play, we also meet a series of women who are being interviewed for a video project on defining moments that changed their lives.​
430 Wayne Ave.
(home of the Dayton Theatre Guild)
Adults – $15, Seniors & Students – $12
Tickets may be purchased at the door (cash or checks only)
Open Seating
THE WILD WOMEN OF WINEDALE is a Young at Heart Players production.
Reservations are only available by calling Fran Pesch @ 937 654-0400.
Additional information may be found at youngatheartplayers.com

Pastime™ Film - World Premiere Red Carpet Screening + Cast Q&A
2025-06-14 17:30 - 20:30 | Air Force Museum Theater, 1100 Spaatz Street,, Dayton, 45324, United States
With over two years in development, it’s Pastime™ we announce the first full-length feature film by Dayton based film Director, Corinthian Campbell (PastAfter Pictures) and Associate Producer, Johnny Catalano (Catalano Film, Co. LLC / Catalano Film Festival).

This has been an exciting ‘passion’ project and we’d like to invite you to join us for the upcoming World Premiere Red Carpet Screening at the Air Force Museum Theatre Saturday, June 14, 2025. This is going to be a great event followed by a Q&A with the Cast – Hosted by Associate Producer, Johnny Catalano (Catalano Film Festival).

Trust you’re able to join us and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. In the meantime, check out and share the trailer: https://pastimefilm.com and appreciate your help getting the word out as our Premiere is open to public!

PASTIME™ PREMIERE EVENT SCHEDULE:
5:00pm – VIP Red Carpet Welcome Reception (Cast / Crew / Media)
MEDIA INQUIRY: info@pastimefilm.com
5:30pm – PUBLIC DOORS OPEN
6:00-8:00pm – Pastime™ Film Screening
8:00-8:30pm – Q&A Hosted by Johnny Catalano (Catalano Film Festival)
8:30-9:30 – Cast Meet & Greet

The Mosaic Institute's 10th Anniversary Party
2025-06-14 18:00 - 21:00 | The Silos, 810 E. First St., Dayton, OH, United States
In the last decade, we have completed over 30 permanent public art mosaics, involving thousands of people in creating a special legacy for Dayton.
Thank you for being a part of it.
Please join us to celebrate 10 years of connection and art at The Silos, located at 810 E 1st St, Dayton, OH 45402. The party is June 14th from 6p to 9p.

Tickets include a variety of perks.
In the spirit of togetherness, each Mosaic Institute Anniversary Party Ticket includes access for 2 people.
Other perks include:
Live & Silent Auctions you won’t want to miss
Birthday Cake & Champagne Toast
Tickets for Unique Food Experiences
Free Drinks & Valet
Access to large tent seating area
Access to private seating & bar in VIP Arts Alley
Live Entertainment from the Kelli Campbell Trio
Swag bags and more.

Where the Wild Things Are Festival & Campout
2025-06-14 19:00 | The German Club Edelweiss, 31 East Wenger Road, Englewood, OH, 45322, United States
Cosmic Play Parties presents Where the Wild Things Are Festival and Campout!

The theme for this outdoor festival celebrates the Inner Child! Dress as your inner child or their imaginary friend and enter a world of nostalgia, play, dance and creativity. Imagine a psychedelic summer camp with all your coolest friends! Costumes encouraged!

Gates open at 7 pm for general admission. Campers can set up at 5 pm or later.

Local DJ’s and performers, fire dancers and flow artists will be there to immerse you in a magical world of imagination and play. Drum around the bonfire and lay under the stars for a transformative group sound bath. Star gaze, eat smores and tell spooky stories around the fire or spin in circles till you fall over! It’s all about play.

This beautiful, wooded setting is perfect for camping under the trees, drumming around the fire and connecting to your most primal and playful selves. As always, this themed event features experience stations and your favorite childhood games with some crazy nostalgic twists and turns. Your inner child will love getting messy and creative in the art tent!

Enter The Portal Tent to become transformed by sound, energy, lights, body work, ASMR, massage, and healing.
There will be free wellness services and experiences as well as all the coolest local vendors and intuitive readers. So many experiences and activities your head will spin!

Food, drinks and adult beverages for sale.
Prepay Tickets are only $25 and $30 at the door.

Camping: If you would like to camp and enjoy a free catered pancake and veggie sausage breakfast it is an additional $25 per person.

Campers can arrive by 5 pm to set up their camps. There are outdoor flushable toilets and bathrooms but no electric at camp sites. There will be a prize for the most original campsite!

We are limiting camping to 45 people so reserve your spot now!~

Third Sunday Art Hop at Art Encounters
2025-06-15 11:00 - 16:00 | Front Street, 1001 East second street, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Join us at Art Encounters for an afternoon filled with creativity and community. Discover a vibrant mix of locally made artwork and handcrafted goods — from bold paintings to unique jewelry and more. It’s the perfect way to support local artists and bring a little more beauty and inspiration into your life. Come browse, shop, and connect — we’d love to see you there!

Reading: Vignettes of The Belonging Project
2025-06-17 19:00 | The Loft Theatre, 126 North Main Street, Dayton, OH, 45402, USA
join us for a public reading of the second draft of Vignettes of The Belonging Project at The Loft Theatre on Tuesday, June 17th!

The Kettering Foundation will host a reception with light refreshments at 6pm. The reading will begin at 7pm and a discussion will follow the presentation.

It’s free to attend. Please RSVP to democracyandthearts@kettering.org.

#Community #Theatre #EngagementFri

Gem City Groundlings presents Macbeth!
2025-06-19 19:30 | Roger Glass Center For The Arts, 29 E. Creative Way, Dayton, OH, 45469, United States
Gem City Groundlings presents Macbeth!

After a prophecy predicts his reign, MacBeth, urged by Lady MacBeth, kills King Duncan. Consumed by guilt and paranoia, they spiral into madness, leading to MacBeth’s downfall.

Sketcher Social Session: Advanced Drawing
2025-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Dayton Society of Artists – DSA, 48 High St, Dayton , OH, 45403, United States
Sketcher Social Session: Advanced Drawing
Join in the fun with fellow sketching enthusiasts for an in-depth experience with drawing. Each session provides basic graphite materials and bringing your own advanced dry mediums (charcoal, chalk, colored pencil, etc.) is encouraged. Each session also includes a time for friendly drawing critique and discussion moderated by a local artist of any work made during the session or of a recent drawing that you would like feedback on. Experimentation and imaginative exploration of topics discussed is strongly encouraged! Each month has a different theme and guests are encouraged to collaborate on future themes as desired.
Cost:
Non-Members – $40
Members – $30
Location:
Dayton Society of Artists, 48 High Street, Dayton 45403
Date & Time:
Friday June 20th, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
About your Instructor:
Matthew Burgy is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in sculpture and painting, with years of experience organizing and leading art workshops. An active member of the local artist community, Matthew’s work explores movement, form, and expression through kinetic sculptures, jewelry, and paintings. Matthew continuously collaborates with organizations such as Culture Works to engage the community through his artistic process. He is a proud member of the Front Street artist community, where he creates, exhibits, and sells his work from his studio (#3345) on the third floor of Building 100’s BC entrance.

Dayton Dance Initiative CoLab II
2025-06-20 19:30 | PNC Arts Annex, Dayton, OH, United States
Dayton Dance Initiative proudly presents CoLab II — back by popular demand after the success of Making Moves: The CoLab in 2023! Now in its seventh season, DDI invites you to witness a dynamic celebration of creativity, collaboration, and community.
CoLab II is a fusion of Dayton’s most vibrant multidisciplinary artists, coming together to ignite the stage with six brand-new, original dance works featuring live and original music, costume design, film, creative non-fiction, dramaturgy, and more, all crafted by the incredible talents living and working right here in our city.
This year’s powerhouse lineup of dancers, choreographers, and artists hails from iconic local institutions including Dayton Ballet, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company 2, Wright State University, Cincinnati Ballet Academy, University of Dayton, Sinclair Community College, Discover Classical, and the Dayton Daily News.
Fueled by the generous support of the Montgomery County Arts District (MCACD) Special Projects Grant administered by Culture Works, CoLab II is more than a performance — it’s a bold statement of artistic unity, innovation, and the boundless power of creative collaboration.
Join us and experience the magic — where dance meets every corner of Dayton’s artistic heartbeat.

The Understudy
2025-06-20 20:00 | Beavercreek Community Theatre, 3868 Dayton Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, OH, 45432, United States
Franz Kafka’s undiscovered masterpiece in its Broadway premiere is the hilarious and apropos setting for Theresa Rebeck’s exploration of the existential vagaries of show business and life. Charged with running the understudy rehearsal for the production, Roxanne finds her professional and personal life colliding when Harry, a journeyman actor and her ex-fiancé, is cast as the understudy to Jake, a mid-tier action star yearning for legitimacy. As Harry and Jake find their common ground, Roxanne tries to navigate the rehearsal with a stoned lightboard operator, an omnipresent intercom system, the producers threatening to shutter the show and her own careening feelings about both actors and her past. Will the show go on?

Brian Kilmeade: The History, Liberty & Laughs Tour
2025-06-21 19:30 | Victoria Theatre, Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Brian Kilmeade has been on the air for 6 hours a day, 5 days a week, since 2006. Not many broadcasters can say that! After joining Fox News in 1997, Brian was soon named co-host of “Fox & Friends,” where he still thrives today. The show powered its way to the top spot in morning cable TV in 2000 and remains there to this day.
Brian has the privilege of hosting his nationally syndicated radio show, “The Brian Kilmeade Show,” on Fox News Talk from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The show just cracked the top ten as one of the most powerful on radio by Talkers Magazine. Brian also hosts “One Nation with Brian Kilmeade,” which airs on the Fox News Channel on Saturday nights at 9 p.m., and hosts “What Made America Great” on Fox Nation.
VIP Experience
Upgrade your experience with a PRESHOW VIP EXPERIENCE! This experience includes a preshow Meet & Greet and intimate Q & A, a special piece of THE HISTORY, LIBERTY & LAUGHS TOUR merch, and a commemorative VIP Laminate. This is a separate upgrade that must be purchased in advance, in addition to a show ticket. Admission to the performance is not included with the VIP add-on.

Pride Prov
2025-06-21 20:00 - 22:00 | The Black Box Improv Theater, 518 E. Third St., Dayton, OH, 45402, United States
Improv from Don’t panic
