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Holiday Cocktail Popup

More than Just Ho’s Holiday Cocktail Popup @gatherbyghostlight Hosted by @2fundudes Come for Cocktails, Bad Santa and Cookies December 17-19, 7-10pm

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Jazz at Gather

Live Jazz in the gallery at Gather - 37 W. 4th St. in the historic Dayton Arcade. No cover charge. Rotating schedule of acclaimed local and regional musicians. Gather boasts an superb selection of wines and beers, a tantalizing array of house-crafted cocktails, rich espresso, delectable pastries, and a culinary menu brimming with enticing small plates perfect for sharing. We ...

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Art Workshop with Mike Elsass

Art Workshop with Mike Elsass Join us for an exciting art workshop with the renowned artist, Mike Elsass! This in-person event will be held at the Dana L. Wiley GALLERY Featuring Mike Elsass in the beautiful Dayton Arcade, a perfect venue to inspire your creativity. During the workshop, you'll have the unique opportunity to learn directly from Mike Elsass himself. He will ...

LIVES LOVED: An Online Auction of Global Portraits by the Late Nature Photographer Barbara Jo Bailey to Benefit The Contemporary Dayton

Welcome to an enchanting online auction celebrating the remarkable legacy of the late Barbara Bailey, an extraordinary traveler, and an artist who masterfully captured the essence of nature and humanity through her lens. In honor of her unparalleled contributions to the world of photography, we are delighted to present a special event—“Lives Loved.” Throughout the month of February, join us ...

The 30th Open Members’ Show – The Contemporary

The Contemporary Dayton presents The 30th Open Members' Show. The Co's popular biennial exhibition - back for the first time since 2020 - is a community-wide celebration of 80+ local and Ohio artists. Artists prizes include: The Lombard Prize Best in Show; The Mike Goheen Memorial Award for Emerging Photographer; and The 2026 Members Showcard Award. OPENING NIGHT / FEB ...

“Our Love Carved Out” Couples Paint Night – Est! Est!! Est!!!

Let the trees show your love! Come on out to Est! Est!! Est!!! for a Valentine's Day Couples Class which will be held next door in on Est's Rotunda patio at the Dayton Arcade. You and your partner will each have 12x16inch canvas that comes together to create one big painting that will express your love with step by step instruction by me, Jacki! Ticket pricing is ...