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Tue, Nov 3 · 9:30 a.m.
Career Adventures Day
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, Dayton
A career fair for about 1,200 middle schoolers at the Dayton Main Library, with hands-on exhibits and chances to talk with local employers and schools.
Community
Tue, Nov 3 · 3 p.m.
Artist in Training (AIT) Program
K12 Gallery & TEJAS, Dayton
An after-school art program for students in grades 3 through 12, meeting Monday through Wednesday from 3 to 6 pm. Kids try drawing, painting, clay, and digital art, costing $20 per session for members or $40 for non-members.
Arts & Theater
Tue, Nov 3 · 3 p.m.
Rent Escrow Informational Clinic
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, Dayton
A free library clinic explaining how to put rent into escrow during landlord disputes and how to get a security deposit back.
Community
Tue, Nov 3 · 7 p.m.
Karaoke
The Barrel House, Dayton
Weekly Tuesday karaoke at The Barrel House, with a discount on full draft flights until 9 p.m.
Music
Tue, Nov 3 · 8 p.m.
Karaoke with Zane
Yellow Cab Tavern, Dayton
Free Tuesday karaoke at Yellow Cab Tavern hosted by Zane Gerlach, with a large song catalog and requests welcome.
Music
Wed, Nov 4 · 9:30 a.m.
Discovery: The Dinosaur Quest Of Dr. T-Rex
Victoria Theatre, Dayton
A school-focused puppet show in which a paleontologist uses realistic dinosaur puppets and audience participation to teach about prehistoric life.
Family
Wed, Nov 4 · 1 p.m.
Guided Tour of The Dayton Woman’s Club
The Dayton Woman’s Club, Dayton
A guided tour of a historic Victorian mansion from about 1850, covering the building and the women who used it to advance music, art, education, and suffrage. Advance online tickets are required.
History & Tours
Wed, Nov 4 · 3 p.m.
Divorce Clinic
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, Dayton
A library workshop on November 4 that walks attendees through completing divorce paperwork online.
Community
Wed, Nov 4 · 3 p.m.
Live at Three
The Garden Grille & Bar at the Hilton Garden Inn, Dayton
A weekly Wednesday afternoon happy hour at the Dayton Arcade featuring local musicians, cocktails, and small bites.
Music
Wed, Nov 4 · 4:30 p.m.
Star Theater Puppet Play
Dayton Metro Library, Miamisburg Branch, Miamisburg
The Miamisburg Branch library puts on a marionette puppet show in its Star Theater. Afterward, attendees can see how the puppets work.
Family
Wed, Nov 4 · 5:30 p.m.
Free Yoga | Arcade Arts & Wellness
Dayton Arcade, Dayton
A free, all-levels yoga class in the Dayton Arcade for beginners and experienced practitioners, with registration required.
Community
Wed, Nov 4 · 7 p.m.
Wu-Tang Wednesdays
The Barrel House, Dayton
A weekly Wednesday night at The Barrel House with a DJ playing old-school hip hop and other favorites.
Music
Thu, Nov 5 · 4 p.m.
Esther’s Li’l Secret Launch Party & Reveal
Warped Wing Brewing Company, Dayton
A launch party at the Dayton taproom for a new seasonal beer made with Esther Price Candies, with the beer style and flavor revealed that night and sold first in Dayton.
Food & Drink
Thu, Nov 5 · 6 p.m.
$10 Martinis every Thursday at Whisperz Speakeasy
Whisperz Speakeasy, West Carrollton
Thursday martini night at the Whisperz Speakeasy bar, where the house’s handcrafted martinis cost $10 each all evening. The host’s calendar lists the Nov. 5 date from 6 to 11 p.m.
$10Food & Drink
Thu, Nov 5 · 6 p.m.
Restorative Yoga
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, Dayton
A library yoga class focused on floor-based restorative poses for any skill level. Only a few mats are provided, and registration is required.
Community
Thu, Nov 5 · 6 p.m.
Voices & Stories: Aging in Place & Community Belonging
Joyce Young Center, RecPlex West (Washington Township RecPlex), Washington Township (Dayton area)
A panel discussion on aging in place and community belonging. Speakers cover healthcare, transportation and building connections across generations.
Community
Thu, Nov 5 · 6:30 p.m.
Distillery Tour
Belle of Dayton, Dayton
A $10 guided tour of the distillery’s still, tanks, and bottling line, ending with a tasting of its spirits. Guests must be 21 or older with valid ID, and reservations are recommended.
Food & DrinkOregon Historic District
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:30 p.m.
Open Mic Night
The Barrel House, Dayton
An open mic night where performers sign up online and then take the stage on the night.
Music
Thu, Nov 5 · 8 p.m.
Music Bingo Thursdays
The Trolley Stop, Dayton
A free weekly music bingo game with prizes, hosted by KG at The Trolley Stop.
MusicOregon Historic District
Thu, Nov 5 · 10 p.m.
Thursday Night Karaoke at MJ’s
MJ’s on Jefferson, Dayton
A Thursday karaoke night where guests sign up at kiosks or through a songbook app using a show code. Pizza and drinks are available.
Music
Fri, Nov 6 · 9 a.m.
Centering Women of Color
The Hub powered by PNC Bank, Dayton
A free one-day conference from HUES Women’s Health Advocacy Institute focused on the health and wellbeing of women of color, with the theme Expressions of Health. Registration is online.
Community
Fri, Nov 6 to Sat, Nov 7
Cider Days in Yellow Springs
Downtown Yellow Springs, Yellow Springs
A village-wide autumn celebration in Yellow Springs with cider-themed food and drinks, fall treats, local shopping, and special events.
Food & Drink
Fri, Nov 6 · 5 p.m.
Open House at the Front Street Studios
Front Street Galleries, Dayton
A monthly open house at Front Street Studios, which has about 150 studios and shops across three historic buildings. The building is also open Saturdays.
Arts & Theater
Fri, Nov 6 · 7 p.m.
Dayton Contra Dance Parties – Contra Dance with Trillium and caller Margaret Ann Goodman
Michael Solomon Pavilion, Kettering
A monthly contra dance with live music from the band Trillium and calling by Margaret Ann Goodman. Instruction comes first, and no experience or partner is needed.
$10Arts & Theater
Fri, Nov 6 · 7 p.m.
Lauren Alaina: The Stages Tour
Arbogast Performing Arts Center, Troy
Country singer Lauren Alaina performs a concert at the Arbogast Performing Arts Center in Troy as part of her Stages Tour.
Music
Fri, Nov 6 · 7 p.m.
Monsters, Mix-Ups and Mayhem: KCT Presents “Spook House”
Rosewood Arts Center, Kettering
A children’s theatre comedy at Rosewood Arts Center, November 6–8, about friendly monsters who try to save their home by throwing a party that a bank robber crashes.
Family
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:30 p.m.
Ed Bassmaster
North Sea Brewing Company, Centerville
Bricky’s Comedy Club presents comedian and YouTube prankster Ed Bassmaster in a live stand-up show built around his characters. The event is 21+ with a two-drink minimum.
Arts & Theater
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:30 p.m.
Mystic Pizza: A New Musical
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, Dayton
A stage musical adapting the film Mystic Pizza, following three friends who work at a small-town pizza shop. The show uses popular 1980s and 1990s songs.
Arts & Theater
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:30 p.m.
Vienna Boys Choir
Victoria Theatre, Dayton
A concert by the Vienna Boys Choir, a touring group of child singers performing a range of music from medieval to contemporary.
Music
Fri, Nov 6 · 8 p.m.
Feelin’ Alright! A Celebration of Joe Cocker’s Mad Dogs & Englishmen
The Brightside, Dayton
A local tribute concert recreating Joe Cocker’s 1970 Mad Dogs & Englishmen tour, featuring a large ensemble with a 10-piece choir.
Music
Fri, Nov 6 · 10 p.m.
Friday Night Karaoke at Two Social
Two Social, Dayton
A weekly late-night karaoke session in downtown Dayton with a DJ, a large song library, and a sign-up list. It runs 10 PM to 1 AM on Fridays.
Music
Sat, Nov 7 · 9 a.m.
Cider Fest at Peifer Orchards
Peifer Orchards, Yellow Springs
A fall event at Peifer Orchards in Yellow Springs centered on enjoying the season and cider.
Food & Drink
Sat, Nov 7 · 11 a.m.
Open House at the Front Street Studios
Front Street Galleries, Dayton
A monthly open house at Front Street Studios, which has about 150 studios and shops across three historic buildings. The building is also open Saturdays.
Arts & Theater
Sat, Nov 7 · 1 p.m.
“Wall Power!” Spectacular Quilts Special Exhibition Tour
The Dayton Art Institute, Dayton
A guided community tour of the quilt exhibit Wall Power! at the Dayton Art Institute, looking at the artistry and personal stories behind the quilts.
Arts & TheaterGrafton Hill Historic District
Sat, Nov 7 · 2 p.m.
Sierra Leone & We Are Art And Soul
The International Peace Museum, Dayton
An afternoon of storytelling and artistic expression with Sierra Leone, part of the museum’s Pathways to Peace series. A $20 donation is suggested.
Arts & Theater
Sat, Nov 7 · 4 p.m.
Dayton Literary Peace Prize: A Conversation With The Authors
Victoria Theatre, Dayton
A Saturday, November 7 event at Victoria Theatre with the 2026 Dayton Literary Peace Prize authors, followed by a conversation with Ann Patchett, interviewed by NPR’s Rachel Martin.
Arts & Theater
Sat, Nov 7 · 4:30 p.m.
Art-Off 2026
K12 Gallery & TEJAS, Dayton
A fundraising painting competition where Dayton artists paint live, with proceeds supporting scholarships for K12 Gallery’s youth art program.
Arts & Theater
Sat, Nov 7 · 7 p.m.
Clifton Opera House presents Daniel Dye & the Miller Road Band
Clifton Presbyterian Church, Clifton
A folk concert by Daniel Dye & the Miller Road Band at Clifton Presbyterian Church, with a food truck before the show. Proceeds support the Clifton Opera House and village properties.
Music
Sat, Nov 7 · 7 p.m.
Frankenstein (Kind of)
The Black Box Improv Theater, Dayton
An 18+ improv comedy show by Dayton Drunk Theater, a loose and drink-friendly take on Frankenstein with audience participation. Tickets are $10 plus fees, with limited seating.
Arts & TheaterEast Third Street Historic District
Sat, Nov 7 · 7 p.m.
Monsters, Mix-Ups and Mayhem: KCT Presents “Spook House”
Rosewood Arts Center, Kettering
A children’s theatre comedy at Rosewood Arts Center, November 6–8, about friendly monsters who try to save their home by throwing a party that a bank robber crashes.
Family
Sat, Nov 7
WAHFU – LIVE at The Trolley Stop
The Trolley Stop, Dayton
Dayton-based rock band WAHFU plays a live show at the Trolley Stop tavern in the Oregon District. The band describes its sound as groove-driven rock.
MusicOregon Historic District
Sun, Nov 8 · 2 p.m.
Monsters, Mix-Ups and Mayhem: KCT Presents “Spook House”
Rosewood Arts Center, Kettering
A children’s theatre comedy at Rosewood Arts Center, November 6–8, about friendly monsters who try to save their home by throwing a party that a bank robber crashes.
Family
Sun, Nov 8 · 2 p.m.
Skinner Pipe Organ Performance
The Dayton Art Institute, Dayton
A performance on the restored Skinner pipe organ in the renovated Mimi & Stuart Rose Auditorium at the Dayton Art Institute.
MusicGrafton Hill Historic District
Sun, Nov 8 · 6:30 p.m.
Space Three Sound Bath
Space Three, Dayton
A free 90-minute sound bath relaxation session on Sunday, November 8 at Space Three. Attendees should bring a mat or blanket, and registration is required.
Community
Sun, Nov 8 · 10 p.m.
Sunday Night Karaoke at MJ’s On Jefferson
MJ’s on Jefferson, Dayton
A Sunday evening karaoke night at MJ’s on Jefferson where you pick songs through on-site kiosks or by phone using a show code. Drinks and pizza are available.
Music
Tue, Nov 10 · 5:30 p.m.
Venue Open House
The Brightside, Dayton
A wedding open house at The Brightside where newly engaged couples can tour the decorated venue and meet wedding vendors in a relaxed setting.
Community
Wed, Nov 11 · 11 a.m.
96th Annual Waffle Shop
Christ Episcopal Church, Dayton
Christ Episcopal Church’s annual waffle lunch, offered for dine-in or carry-out November 11-14. All proceeds go to local nonprofits serving people in need.
Food & Drink
Wed, Nov 11 · 6 p.m.
Dinner & Deals – UNDERWRITING: The Language of Risk, Return, & Real Profit
Archer’s Tavern, Kettering
A casual evening for real estate investors to network over dinner and drinks. Attendees swap stories and pitch deals, and this session is themed around underwriting. The host says it is meeting on the patio at Archer’s Tavern.
$21Community
Wed, Nov 11 · 6 p.m.
Top Gun (40th Anniversary) Salute to Veterans Movie Party – Dayton Dinner Theater
The Brightside, Dayton
A Veterans Day screening of Top Gun’s 40th anniversary at The Brightside, with a themed dinner, cocktails, and trivia. Tickets are $37 and doors open at 5:45 PM on Wednesday, November 11.
Arts & Theater
Wed, Nov 11 · 6:30 p.m.
Wild Kratts LIVE 2.0 – Activate Creature Power!
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, Dayton
A live stage show based on the Wild Kratts TV series, with the Kratt brothers performing alongside animated segments. The new show focuses on creature powers and animal facts.
Family
Thu, Nov 12 · 6 p.m.
Paint Party Fundraiser
Yellow Springs Barrel Room, Yellow Springs
A guided painting evening for ages 13 and up at the Yellow Springs Barrel Room to raise money for school arts boosters. Registration is required and includes all materials; painting runs 6–8 pm.
Arts & Theater
Fri, Nov 13 · 10 a.m.
Kind Kids Storytimes
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, Dayton
Library storytime sessions on November 13 and 27 where picture-book stories show young children (ages 3–7) how to act kindly.
Family
Fri, Nov 13 · 4 p.m.
Small But Mighty Gift & Fine Art Exhibition
Dayton Society of Artists, Dayton
A small-works show at the Dayton Society of Artists, where every piece is 12 by 12 inches or smaller, plus a gift shop with handmade items. Runs November 13 to January 1.
Arts & TheaterSt. Anne’s Hill Historic District
Fri, Nov 13 · 5:30 p.m.
Deck the Diamond
Day Air Ballpark, Dayton
A holiday light walk-through at Day Air Ballpark with more than 1.5 million lights, plus crafts, treats, a train ride, and photos with Santa.
Family
Fri, Nov 13 to Sun, Nov 15
Fall Play: Clue – High School Edition
Archbishop Carroll High School (main gym), Dayton
Carroll High School students stage a comedy-mystery play based on the Clue board game and film. It runs for three performances: Friday and Saturday evenings and a Sunday matinee. On Saturday only, a separate $35 dinner package is offered at the Lewis Center.
$12-$15Arts & Theater
Sat, Nov 14 · 9 a.m.
Holiday Arts & Craft Show
Charles I Lathrem Senior Center, Kettering
A holiday craft show at the Charles I. Lathrem Senior Center with more than 100 vendors selling decorations, handmade gifts, and treats.
Community
Sat, Nov 14 · 9:30 a.m.
96th Annual Waffle Shop
Christ Episcopal Church, Dayton
A church lunch of waffles served dine-in or carry-out from November 11 to 14, with all proceeds going to small local nonprofits that help people in need.
Food & Drink
Sat, Nov 14 · 11 a.m.
FREE ADMISSION: Art For All Day
Dayton Art Institute, Dayton
The museum opens its galleries to all visitors at no charge, including the special and focus collections. The offer runs on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14 and 15.
FreeArts & TheaterGrafton Hill Historic District
Sat, Nov 14 · 12 p.m.
Small But Mighty Gift & Fine Art Exhibition
Dayton Society of Artists, Dayton
A small-works show at the Dayton Society of Artists, where every piece is 12 by 12 inches or smaller, plus a gift shop with handmade items. Runs November 13 to January 1.
Arts & TheaterSt. Anne’s Hill Historic District
Sat, Nov 14 · 1 p.m.
Frame of Mind Special Interest Tour
The Dayton Art Institute, Dayton
A special-interest tour at the Dayton Art Institute on the history of picture frames, followed by a hands-on session where you design a frame to take home. Advance reservations are recommended.
History & ToursGrafton Hill Historic District
Sat, Nov 14 · 2 p.m.
Guided Tour
The Contemporary Dayton, Dayton
Free guided tours of current exhibitions at The Contemporary Dayton, with background on the artists. Upcoming tour dates are November 14, December 10, and January 9.
History & Tours
Sat, Nov 14 · 2 p.m.
Guided Tours
The Contemporary Dayton, Dayton
A free guided tour that gives a closer look at a current exhibition and the artist behind it.
History & Tours
Sat, Nov 14 · 5 p.m.
Gem City Luxe Market – November Sip & Shop
Events at the Gallery, Dayton
A free Saturday evening market at Events at the Gallery where local makers and small businesses sell jewelry, art, and gifts, with drinks available.
Community
Sat, Nov 14 · 7 p.m.
Blackjack Ball
America’s Packard Museum, Dayton
A ticketed casino-themed party at America’s Packard Museum with table games using no real money, cocktails, and appetizers. Space is limited and reservations are required.
Community
Sat, Nov 14 · 7 p.m.
Clifton Opera House presents Bill Purk and the Muleskinners
Clifton Presbyterian Church, Clifton
A bluegrass show by Bill Purk and the Muleskinners at Clifton Presbyterian Church, with a food truck before the show. Proceeds support the Clifton Opera House and village properties.
Music
Sat, Nov 14 · 7 p.m.
Hotel California: The Original Eagles Tribute
Arbogast Performing Arts Center, Troy
A tribute band recreates the Eagles’ music in a roughly 90-minute concert at the Arbogast Performing Arts Center in Troy. The show is part of the venue’s Signature Series.
Music
Sat, Nov 14 · 7 p.m.
YSCCC Concludes Centennial Celebration
John Bryan Community Center, Yellow Springs
The final event of a centennial celebration for a Yellow Springs youth center, held at the John Bryan Community Center. It honors a century of work with local kids and looks ahead.
Community
Sat, Nov 14 · 7:30 p.m.
Britton Emert
North Sea Brewing Company, Dayton
Stand-up comedy show with social-media comedian Britton Emert, put on by Bricky’s Comedy Club at a brewery in the Centerville area. Doors open at 7:00 PM, and the page lists a two-drink minimum.
Arts & Theater
Sat, Nov 14 · 7:30 p.m.
Stand By Me: The Film And Its Stars 40 Years Later
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, Dayton
A screening of the film Stand By Me, followed by a live conversation with three of its stars about making the movie.
Arts & Theater
Sat, Nov 14 to Sun, Nov 15
Art for All Days – Free Museum Admission
The Dayton Art Institute, Dayton
Free general admission to the Dayton Art Institute on November 14 and 15, including special exhibitions and talks where guest speakers link their own experiences to artworks.
Arts & TheaterGrafton Hill Historic District
Sun, Nov 15 · 1 p.m.
Frankenstein (Kind of)
The Black Box Improv Theater, Dayton
An 18+ comedy show in which a local troupe performs a loose, drinking-fueled version of Frankenstein with improv and audience participation.
Arts & TheaterEast Third Street Historic District
Sun, Nov 15 · 3 p.m.
Meet the Author: Sahara Devi | The Evolution Revolution
Emporium Wines & Underdog Cafe, Yellow Springs
An author reading at Emporium Wines & Underdog Cafe in Yellow Springs, where Sahara Devi discusses her book about personal growth and changing how we see things.
Community
Sun, Nov 15 · 4 p.m.
Choral Vespers – Hymn Festival
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Dayton
A free-will-offering afternoon of hymns performed by Westminster Presbyterian’s choirs, organ, and a brass group, marking the church building’s centennial.
Music
Sun, Nov 15 · 6 p.m.
Friendsgiving Charcuterie
The Trolley Stop, Dayton
A casual Friendsgiving get-together at the Trolley Stop Tavern where guests bring a charcuterie board to share.
Food & DrinkOregon Historic District
Tue, Nov 17 · 10 a.m.
Black Boy Brilliance
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, Dayton
A library program for preschool and kindergarten children featuring books with Black boy main characters and books by Black male authors.
Family
Tue, Nov 17 · 12 p.m.
Mini Resource Fair: Connect to Support & Stability
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, Dayton
A library event where local service organizations offer information on housing, jobs, mental health, legal aid, child care, and other needs.
Community
Tue, Nov 17 · 4 p.m.
Robot Thanksgiving Parade
Dayton Metro Library, West Carrollton Branch, West Carrollton
Kids decorate library robots as parade floats and characters. They then use simple coding commands to steer the robots along a Thanksgiving parade route through the library.
Family
Wed, Nov 18 · 11 a.m.
The CoSHOP Spotlight
The Contemporary Dayton, Dayton
A holiday sales series at The Contemporary Dayton with discounted or low-priced photographs, ceramics, small artworks, prints, and paintings from December 2 to 19, with specific dates for each category.
Arts & Theater
Wed, Nov 18 · 6 p.m.
Art After Hours: A Cozy Tea Party
The Dayton Art Institute, Dayton
An evening for adults 18 and over at the Dayton Art Institute with a tea tasting, a quilt-themed craft activity, and a guided tour of the Wall Power quilt exhibition. Tickets are $50.
Arts & TheaterGrafton Hill Historic District
Wed, Nov 18 · 6 p.m.
Deck the Diamond
Day Air Ballpark, Dayton
A holiday light walk-through at Day Air Ballpark with more than 1.5 million lights, plus crafts, treats, a train ride, and photos with Santa.
Family
Thu, Nov 19 · 4 p.m.
STEAM for Teens – Salt Dough Ornaments
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, Dayton
A registered STEAM workshop for teens ages 13 to 18 where they make salt dough ornaments while learning about the materials.
Family
Thu, Nov 19 · 5 p.m.
Collage Night
The Contemporary Dayton, Dayton
A free, drop-in art night at The Contemporary Dayton where people of any skill level can make and experiment with art. Materials are provided, or you can bring your own.
Arts & Theater
Thu, Nov 19 · 5:30 p.m.
Leadership Capacity Building with Keanna Daniels
Dayton Metro Library – Main Library, Dayton
A four-part monthly leadership series at the Dayton Metro Library Main Library, starting September 10, where each session builds on the last. Registration is required.
Community
Thu, Nov 19 · 6 p.m.
Dayton Society of Artists: Art Book Club
Dayton Society of Artists, Dayton
A November 19 book club meeting at the Dayton Society of Artists to discuss a history of the London street where Whistler, Wilde, and Sargent lived and worked.
Arts & TheaterSt. Anne’s Hill Historic District
Thu, Nov 19 · 6 p.m.
Jameson Night – Sponsored by Dublin 7
Huber Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce (Business Office), Huber Heights
The Chamber is holding an Irish-themed evening built around Jameson whiskey, with food and live entertainment. Dublin 7, the planned sister location of Dublin Pub, sponsors it.
Food & Drink
Thu, Nov 19 · 7 p.m.
Village Voices
Yellow Springs Senior Center, Yellow Springs
A November 19 talk at the Yellow Springs Senior Center by an art appraiser on downsizing, including how to handle selling belongings and avoid scams. Attend in person or on Zoom; register to get the link.
Community
Fri, Nov 20 · 8 a.m.
Grounds for Discussion: The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication
Huber Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce, Huber Heights
A monthly early-morning leadership discussion group led by the chamber’s executive director. Each session covers one law from John Maxwell’s book on communication and ends with a practical takeaway. RSVP is required.
FreeCommunity
Fri, Nov 20 · 4 p.m.
Bingo
Yellow Springs Senior Center, Yellow Springs
An evening of bingo for cash prizes at the Yellow Springs Senior Center on November 20, 4–5:30 pm. Cards are 25 cents each, and players must be 21 or older.
Community
Fri, Nov 20 · 4 p.m.
Square One Salon and Spa Holiday Open House & Sale
Square One Salon & Spa, Dayton
A holiday open house at Square One Salon & Spa with small complimentary treatments and refreshments, plus 25% off in-stock retail. The annual sale runs November 19 through December 3.
CommunityEast Third Street Historic District
Fri, Nov 20 · 5 p.m.
Art Reception
Yellow Springs Senior Center, Yellow Springs
An opening reception on November 20 for Bette Kelley’s embroidery art show at the Yellow Springs Senior Center. The exhibit runs through December 28.
Arts & Theater
Fri, Nov 20 · 6 p.m.
Human Nature
The Contemporary Dayton, Dayton
A free screening of an Art21 episode at The Contemporary Dayton. Seating is limited, so registration is required.
Arts & Theater
Fri, Nov 20 · 7 p.m.
Nurse Blake But Did You Die? Comedy Tour
Victoria Theatre, Dayton
A stand-up comedy tour at Victoria Theatre built around funny stories from patients and their families, aimed especially at healthcare workers.
Arts & Theater
Sat, Nov 21 · 9 a.m.
Breakfast With Real Estate Investors (BREI) November meeting
Toasted Brunch Bar + Cafe, Dayton
A monthly Saturday-morning breakfast meetup where real estate investors share experiences and network. The host lists it at Toasted’s Indian Ripple Road location. Members attend free, and non-members pay $21.
$21Community
Sat, Nov 21 · 10 a.m.
Photos with Santa
Figment, Dayton
Paid 10-minute photo sessions with Santa on November 21 at Figment, with a few edited digital photos included. Hot cocoa and cookies are served afterward.
FamilyEast Third Street Historic District
Sat, Nov 21 · 12 p.m.
The Great Turkey Trek
Forest Field Park, Dayton
Participants follow clues along a one-mile walk or a 3.1-mile hike to find turkeys, and each finisher gets a Thanksgiving-themed prize. Registration is requested. Guests are encouraged to bring new socks to donate to Shoes for the Shoeless.
FreeOutdoors
Sat, Nov 21 to Sun, Nov 22
Miscellany: A Jazz Nutcracker
Northmont High School Auditorium, Clayton
A dance production that reimagines the Nutcracker story with Duke Ellington’s music and many dance styles alongside ballet. It features the company’s young dancers and guest performers.
$5-$35Arts & Theater
Sat, Nov 21 · 3 p.m.
Dayton H3 #1686 – It’s A Hash
Twin Oak Shelter – Hills And Dales MetroPark, Dayton
A social group run/walk along a trail laid by a volunteer hare, ending at a park shelter that has an alcohol permit. The host rates the trail as mostly pavement with a little rough ground.
$8Outdoors
Sat, Nov 21 · 7 p.m.
Clifton Opera House presents Blue Note
Clifton Presbyterian Church, Clifton
A bluegrass and country show by Blue Note at Clifton Presbyterian Church, with a food truck before the show. Proceeds support the Clifton Opera House and village properties.
Music
Sat, Nov 21 · 7 p.m.
Liberty Ball Fundraiser
The Dayton Woman’s Club, Dayton
A 1776-themed Colonial dance evening on November 21 at the Dayton Woman’s Club, celebrating the nation’s 250th and the club’s 110th year. No dance experience is needed, and tickets must be bought in advance for $100 per guest, including snacks and refreshments.
Community
Sat, Nov 21 · 7:30 p.m.
Christmas With Cantus
Victoria Theatre, Dayton
The vocal ensemble Cantus performs a holiday concert of classic carols and newer choral pieces from around the world. It is one show at the Victoria Theatre.
Music
Sat, Nov 21
Rike’s Holiday Windows
The Benjamin & Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center, Dayton
A downtown holiday display that recreates the old Rike’s department store window scenes at the Schuster Center’s Wintergarden, running November through early January. Hours vary, so check the website before going.
Arts & Theater
Tue, Nov 24 · 4 p.m.
Armstrong & Flight
Dayton Metro Library/ Wilmington-Stroop Branch, Kettering
A program for grades 1–5 at the Wilmington-Stroop branch about Neil Armstrong and airplanes, with simple flight experiments and making a balsa wood glider to take home.
Family
Fri, Nov 27 · 6:30 p.m.
YS Thanksgiving Dance Party feat. DJ Radion Basim
Emporium Wines & Underdog Cafe, Yellow Springs
A Friday night dance party on Thanksgiving weekend at Emporium Wines & Underdog Cafe in Yellow Springs, with a DJ spinning funk, soul, and R&B. Wine tastings are available, and admission is $10 starting at 6:30 PM.
Music
Fri, Nov 27 to Sat, Nov 28
Holiday Bazaar at Mills Park Hotel
Mills Park Hotel, Yellow Springs
A two-day holiday market at Mills Park Hotel with craft vendors, food trucks and live music. Mascots from the Cincinnati Reds and other costumed characters are also scheduled to visit.
Community
Sun, Nov 29 · 3 p.m.
Real Love: Kenny & Dolly Christmas and Hits Tribute Show!
The Gym & Star Theatre at Eagles Point, Eaton
A duo tribute concert featuring performers who recreate the songs of Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, including their Christmas numbers, duets and solo hits.
$25-$50Music
Exhibits and longer runs
Now through Sat, Nov 21
Captivating Clay: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection
The Dayton Art Institute, Dayton
More than thirty contemporary Japanese ceramic pieces from a private collection, showing how clay is used for both functional and sculptural work.
Arts & TheaterGrafton Hill Historic District
Now through Sat, Nov 21
Exploring Feminism
The Dayton Art Institute, Dayton
A rotating three-part exhibit of feminist artworks from a newly acquired collection, tracing the movement’s history and its shifting goals through the years.
Arts & TheaterGrafton Hill Historic District
Now through Sat, Nov 21
Looking for Japan: Early Japanese Photography
The Dayton Art Institute, Dayton
A Dayton Art Institute show of early Japanese photos from the Meiji era, including personal snapshots, tourist images, and postcards. It is part of the FotoFocus Biennial.
Arts & TheaterGrafton Hill Historic District
Now through Sat, Nov 21
Power of Remembrance: AIDS Memorial Quilt Panels
The Dayton Art Institute, Dayton
Selected panels from the AIDS Memorial Quilt, a volunteer-made project that honors people who died from AIDS-related illness.
Arts & TheaterGrafton Hill Historic District
Now through Sun, Nov 15
Vinyl Vinyl Sundays
The Barrel House, Dayton
A Sunday record night where guests bring their own vinyl and the host plays it for the room.
Music
Now through Sat, Nov 21
Wall Power! Spectacular Quilts from the American Folk Art Museum
The Dayton Art Institute, Dayton
A traveling show of striking, wall-sized quilts from the American Folk Art Museum, presented as serious art rather than craft.
Arts & TheaterGrafton Hill Historic District
Wed, Nov 4 to Sat, Nov 21
Ella Kraimer: Appearances
The Contemporary Dayton, Dayton
A world-premiere set of large photographs in which the artist plays many invented characters using thrifted clothing, exploring performance and identity.
Arts & Theater
Wed, Nov 4 to Sat, Nov 21
Member’s Spotlight Exhibition: Michael Hicks: Fragments for Memory
The Contemporary Dayton, Dayton
A member-spotlight photography exhibit by Ohio artist Michael Hicks focused on small, everyday moments, with an opening reception on November 4.
Arts & Theater
Wed, Nov 4 to Sat, Nov 21
Stacy Kranitz: Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down
The Contemporary Dayton, Dayton
A large photography show at The Contemporary Dayton that pushes back on common myths about Appalachia, using archival and new images, texts, and a film.
Arts & Theater
Fri, Nov 6 to Sat, Nov 21
Bartosz Beda and Ellen Moore Osborne Exhibits
Galleries at Sinclair College, Dayton
Two Sinclair College gallery shows: Bartosz Beda’s grayscale works on presence and absence, and Ellen Moore Osborne’s exhibit on memory and architecture.
Arts & Theater
Fri, Nov 6 to Sat, Nov 21
Exhibit: To Be at Peace
The International Peace Museum, Dayton
A new NAACP exhibit at the International Peace Museum, created with curator Elijah Rasheed, running from late September 2026 to late January 2027.
Arts & Theater
Sat, Nov 14 to Sat, Nov 21
Good Book: Bible Stories from the Collection
The Dayton Art Institute, Dayton
A look at how artists over centuries have illustrated and interpreted Bible stories, drawn from the Dayton Art Institute’s collection.
Arts & TheaterGrafton Hill Historic District
Sun, Nov 15 to Sat, Nov 21
Holly Jolly Social: A Christmas Bar Pop-Up
Two Social, Dayton
A holiday-themed bar pop-up at Two Social with seasonal cocktails and festive decorations, running from November 15 to January 17.
Food & Drink
Tue, Nov 24 to Sun, Nov 29
Clue
Schuster Center, Dayton
A touring stage comedy-mystery based on the 1985 film and the Hasbro board game. Six guests gather at a mansion where a murder takes place. It runs for several performances from Nov 24 to Nov 29, 2026, and opens Nov 24 at 7:30 PM.
Arts & Theater
Times and prices come from each host; check with them before you go. Hosting something? Email info@daytonreport.com with a link to your event page.