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SUMMARY:36th Annual Dayton Area Works on Paper Juried Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Works on Paper is a juried exhibition created for artists living within a 40-mile radius of Dayton\, Ohio. This annual exhibition features two-and three-dimensional works of art on or of paper. Artist awards totaling $1\,100 will be selected by the juror James Pate. Gallery visitors will select a People’s Choice Award made possible through the Joan W. McCoy Memorial Art Fund. The exhibition will be on display from January 20 to February 28\, 2026 with a closing reception on Saturday\, February 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. \nAbout the Juror: James Pate is an award-winning artist\, born in Birmingham\, Alabama\, and raised in Cincinnati\, Ohio. His work has been exhibited in a number of galleries and museums\, including the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis\, TN\, and the DuSable Museum in Chicago\, IL. He has received countless commissions from a diverse array of entities\, including the Duke Energy Convention Center\, Cincinnati\, Oh\, and the prestigious law firm\, Wilmer Hale\, Washington\, DC.
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/36th-annual-dayton-area-works-on-paper-juried-exhibition
LOCATION:Rosewood Arts Centre\, 2655 Olson Drive\, Kettering\, OH\, 45420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Free Events,Valentines Day,Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Feb Story Slam
DESCRIPTION:February’s monthly story slam and the theme is kindness. Bring your personal 5 minute story and share it from the stage.
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/feb-story-slam
LOCATION:The Brightside Event & Music Venue\, 905 E. Third Street\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word/Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Stories of Gem City
DESCRIPTION:Please come out and view a walk through exhibition of Dayton\, Ohio’s very own African American Life Stories! \n\nTo celebrate Black History Month we are displaying Dayton\, Ohio’s very own Black History!\nGet ready to dive into some powerful real-life stories straight from the heart of Gem City! \nThis event offers a unique chance to connect\, share\, and celebrate the rich experiences of Dayton\, Ohio’s African American community. \nCome hang out and be inspired by these stories that bring Dayton\, Ohio’s Black History and today’s reality to life. \nDon’t miss this authentic experience! \n\n\n\n\nRead more\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood to know\n\n\n\n\n\nHighlights
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/stories-of-gem-city
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Spoken Word/Storytelling
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SUMMARY:Closing Reception: Gretchen Durst Jacobs: What the Body Carries
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the final opportunity to view What the Body Carries by Gretchen Durst Jacobs. \n“My paintings begin with the body. I work at a scale that matches my full reach—fingertip to fingertip—so each mark records movement\, presence\, and intuition. The grid holds it all in place. It gives me something to push against. It’s not about control\, but containment—a way to hold chaos\, memory\, and motion all at once. \nThough my work is abstract\, it is shaped by 25 years of painting directly from observation. I grew up identifying birds\, plants\, and insects with my parents\, both musicians and amateur naturalists. Summers on my grandparents’ farm taught me to read the weather\, notice seasonal shifts\, and understand time as cyclical. These rhythms still guide me. Nature wasn’t just a backdrop — it was how I made sense of things\, especially while growing up with a mother whose moods were unpredictable and overwhelming. I watched how the land adapted: trees bending around fallen trunks\, still growing. \nI use color\, gesture\, and layered marks to process the full spectrum of lived experience – grief\, trauma\, joy and survival. Sacred geometry appears as a structing force\, a visual and emotional anchor. I am interested in how a line can hold chaos\, how paint can become a kind of memory. Everything I make is an attempt to reconcile feeling with form\, to honor what we carry\, to map what cannot always be said.” \n  \nThis event is FREE and open to all.
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/closing-reception-gretchen-durst-jacobs-what-the-body-carries
LOCATION:The Contemporary Dayton\, 118 N Jefferson St\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visual Arts
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SUMMARY:Black By Popular Demand: Dayton Contemporary Dance Company’s Black History Concert
DESCRIPTION:Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) presents Black By Popular Demand—four powerhouse works that capture the heart of African American culture through movement. From the gospel celebration of In My Father’s House to the civil rights reflection of Martyr’s Road\, from the ancestral rhythms of WAWA ABA to the intimate connections of Call(ing)\, this concert delivers the emotional range and artistic excellence audiences return for again and again. \nPerformance Details\nDates: SAT\, FEB 28\, 7:30 PM    |    SUN\, MAR 1\, 4:00 PM \nVenue: Victoria Theatre\, Downtown Dayton\nTickets: www.daytonlive.org/black-by-popular-demand  | (937) 228-3630  | Dayton Live Box Office \nTicket levels:  \n\nA Level: $96\nB Level: $84\nC Level: $59\nD Level: $44\nE Level: $30\nDiscounts available for seniors\, students\, and educators upon request at the Dayton Live box office\, by phone or online. \n\nGroup discounts are available to parties of 10 or more. Contact lyndsey@dcdc.org to get more details.  \nMORE INFO BELOW \nBlack By Popular Demand celebrates Black life\, love\, and liberation through dance that reflects on history\, speaks to the present\, and carries forward a legacy born during the Civil Rights movement. Part of the Dancing in Our Light season\, this concert invites audiences to witness artistry that resonates in the chest\, connects generations\, and reminds us why live performance changes everything. There’s something here for everyone—moments of joy\, reflection\, resilience\, and triumph that leave the theatre buzzing. \n\nIn My Father’s House by Chief Executive & Artistic Director Debbie Blunden-Diggs’ transforms the Victoria Theatre into a sanctuary with Kirk Franklin’s unforgettable gospel sound. \nKevin Ward’s Martyr’s Road honors the unending march for justice through one family’s story. \nStafford C. Berry Jr.’s WAWA ABA pulses with neo-traditional African dance and communal energy. \nQarrianne Blayr’s  Call(ing) reminds audiences to answer the call—from loved ones\, from purpose\, from community.\n\nThese are the works that make audiences lean forward in their seats\, tap their feet to the beat\, and feel their spirits stirred.
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/black-by-popular-demand-dayton-contemporary-dance-companys-black-history-concert/2026-02-28
LOCATION:Victoria Theatre\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ballet,black history month,Culture Works Passport Event,Downtown Dayton Event,Faith / Spirtuality,Gospel,Kids / Family,Live Theater,Nonprofits & Grants
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SUMMARY:Do Not Copy
DESCRIPTION:Experience a night of high-stakes comedy at the Black Box Improv Theater in downtown Dayton! Catch “Do Not Copy” every Saturday night! \n \nJoin us every Saturday night for a double-feature of Dayton’s best long-form improv. The night begins with a high-energy set from Don’t Panic\, one of the theater’s seasoned house teams. Following a brief intermission\, the stage belongs to Do Not Copy\, the featured Saturday night residency. \nLocated in the historic Cannery Building\, the Black Box Comedy Club offers an intimate\, “black box” atmosphere where you’re part of the action. The theater is BYOB\, making it the perfect affordable date night or group outing. Grab your favorite drinks and join us for a one-of-a-kind show that will never be seen again!
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/do-not-copy/2026-02-28
LOCATION:The Black Box Improv Theater\, 518 E. Third St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Improv
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SUMMARY:Epiphany Concert Series: Ohio Valley British Brass Band
DESCRIPTION:he Epiphany Concert Series will welcome the Ohio Valley British Brass Band for a concert in the Far Hills sanctuary (upper level) at 3 p.m. on Sunday\, March 1. The OVBBB was formed in 1992 and today boasts more than 40 players of brass and percussion. The group is led by Matt Spradlin\, a very active and accomplished music educator. As always\, Concert Series performances are free and open to the public. Donations will be gratefully accepted at the door. 6430 Far Hills Ave\, Centerville 45459
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/epiphany-concert-series-ohio-valley-british-brass-band
LOCATION:Epiphany Lutheran Church\, 6430 Far Hills Ave\, Centerville\, OH\, 45459\, US
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater
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SUMMARY:Black By Popular Demand: Dayton Contemporary Dance Company’s Black History Concert
DESCRIPTION:Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) presents Black By Popular Demand—four powerhouse works that capture the heart of African American culture through movement. From the gospel celebration of In My Father’s House to the civil rights reflection of Martyr’s Road\, from the ancestral rhythms of WAWA ABA to the intimate connections of Call(ing)\, this concert delivers the emotional range and artistic excellence audiences return for again and again. \nPerformance Details\nDates: SAT\, FEB 28\, 7:30 PM    |    SUN\, MAR 1\, 4:00 PM \nVenue: Victoria Theatre\, Downtown Dayton\nTickets: www.daytonlive.org/black-by-popular-demand  | (937) 228-3630  | Dayton Live Box Office \nTicket levels:  \n\nA Level: $96\nB Level: $84\nC Level: $59\nD Level: $44\nE Level: $30\nDiscounts available for seniors\, students\, and educators upon request at the Dayton Live box office\, by phone or online. \n\nGroup discounts are available to parties of 10 or more. Contact lyndsey@dcdc.org to get more details.  \nMORE INFO BELOW \nBlack By Popular Demand celebrates Black life\, love\, and liberation through dance that reflects on history\, speaks to the present\, and carries forward a legacy born during the Civil Rights movement. Part of the Dancing in Our Light season\, this concert invites audiences to witness artistry that resonates in the chest\, connects generations\, and reminds us why live performance changes everything. There’s something here for everyone—moments of joy\, reflection\, resilience\, and triumph that leave the theatre buzzing. \n\nIn My Father’s House by Chief Executive & Artistic Director Debbie Blunden-Diggs’ transforms the Victoria Theatre into a sanctuary with Kirk Franklin’s unforgettable gospel sound. \nKevin Ward’s Martyr’s Road honors the unending march for justice through one family’s story. \nStafford C. Berry Jr.’s WAWA ABA pulses with neo-traditional African dance and communal energy. \nQarrianne Blayr’s  Call(ing) reminds audiences to answer the call—from loved ones\, from purpose\, from community.\n\nThese are the works that make audiences lean forward in their seats\, tap their feet to the beat\, and feel their spirits stirred.
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/black-by-popular-demand-dayton-contemporary-dance-companys-black-history-concert/2026-03-01
LOCATION:Victoria Theatre\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ballet,black history month,Culture Works Passport Event,Downtown Dayton Event,Faith / Spirtuality,Gospel,Kids / Family,Live Theater,Nonprofits & Grants
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SUMMARY:Dayton Poetry Slam
DESCRIPTION:Dayton’s longest running poetry show is celebrating it’s 24th year.  Open mics\, competitions\, and featured poets await you twice a month\, on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month\, at Yellow Cab Tavern.  The show is open to all ages and poetic styles.  Great food\, wonderful poetry\, and a great environment make this the perfect show for you to get out and enjoy the words of others all for only $3.  More information on our website daytonpoetryslam.com and on all social media platforms.
URL:https://dayton937.com/event/dayton-poetry-slam-2/2026-03-01
LOCATION:yellow cab tavern\, 700 E. 4th Street\, Dayton\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Poetry,Spoken Word/Storytelling
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