Community Calendar

New Year No Limit
Live at Oregon Express
Blanch Robinson • Luke The Duke • Millz.vsdawrld • Shawny 2X • Tyrant • Smokey Smooth
Friday, January 23 | Doors at 8PM | 18+ | $10 entry

Freakquency
Purple Ambrosia
Good Soup
Slouch
January 23rd
$10 Cover at 8pm
Music at 8:30pm

Join us for the start of our Mindful Mediums Art Series! You'll get to express yourself through fun, creative crafting and journaling activities every session—registration required.

The Contemporary Dayton is proud to present Xaviera Simmons: Figure Eleven, a major solo exhibition bringing together recent works in photography, painting, video, and the world premiere of a new body of bronze sculptures by one of the most bold and visionary artists of our time.

Simmons’ practice is deeply rooted in art history, both through deliberate assertion and continuous engagement, drawing on references that span from antiquity and the American landscape to contemporary media. Her work unfolds through a cinematic sensibility, where narrative, movement, and stillness intersect. This is evident in her photographic series such as American Book Covers and Sundown, in her monumental text paintings, and now in this new body of bronze sculptures.

Performance, choreography, and the sensual are integral to Simmons’ artistic language. In this recent sculptural work, these elements coalesce into forms that feel both classical and contemporary. As with much of her practice, Figure Eleven situates art history within an ongoing continuum, like a film that resists final resolution.

The sculptures recall the Venus of Willendorf and Venus de Milo while simultaneously reflecting the multiplicity of contemporary bodies and motifs. Their power lies in their capacity to collapse and reconcile distinct historical and cultural narratives. The figures embody a poised stillness that resonates with the language of movement and performance. Figure Eleven, both the exhibition’s title and the newest figurative sculpture, appears as if drawn from a film still, a moment suspended between gesture and permanence.

In Small Measure is our inaugural fundraising exhibition where we ask participants to create a postcard sized work of art, donate it to us, and in exchange, it will be included in an exhibition on February 13-14, 2026 at The Contemporary Dayton, Dayton, Ohio’s contemporary art center.

Submission Deadline (Postmark): Feb 1, 2026

In-Person Drop-Off Deadline: Feb 4, 2026

Exhibition Dates: Feb 13-14, 2026

FREE ADMISSION

The Greene County Home Show is taking place January 23–25, 2026 at the Greene County Expo Center.

Why YOU Will Love the Home Show

HUGE SAVINGS — Take advantage of exclusive show-only deals from trusted local experts!
LIVE DEMOS — See demonstrations LIVE and discover new products in action!
WIN PRIZES — Participate in exciting giveaways happening throughout the weekend!
ONE STOP — Meet top contractors, designers, and remodelers all in one place!

Greene County Home Show | January 23–25, 2026

Greene County Expo Center – 120 Fairground Rd., Xenia, ОН 45385

Friday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm | Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm | Sunday: 11:00am – 4:00pm

Interested in exhibiting? Give us a call at 319-666-HOME

For more information, visit: https://greenecountyhomeshow.com/

Enjoy light Refreshments and a final chance to view the exhibition Xaviera Simmons: Figure Eleven.

Xaviera Simmons is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans photography, performance, video, sound, sculpture, and installation. Her practice, rooted in exploring memory, history, and shifting ideas of landscape, moves cyclically across mediums to reflect an ongoing dialogue between past and future. A Bard College and Whitney ISP alumna, Simmons has exhibited widely in major institutions including MoMA, SFMOMA, ICA Boston, and The Studio Museum in Harlem, with works held in prominent museum and private collections worldwide. She has received numerous honors, including the Foundation for Contemporary Arts Grant and Harvard’s inaugural Solomon Fellowship.

One of our club favorites returning Friday & Saturday, January 23rd & 24th to Whisperz Speakeasy -- Heather & The Swing Set. This vocally led jazz ensemble will take the stage from 8-11p for two nights of unforgettable live music! Be sure to arrive early, grab a fine handcrafted cocktail, a few small plates, and get settled in for a night you won't want to miss. The show starts at 8p and goes til approximately 11pm.

Please remember, we do not accept reservations. Guests are seated on a first come, first serve basis. We request guests dress appropriately, meaning business casual through evening elegance or period appropriate attire, if you wish (jeans are acceptable but must be well-kempt). We are 25 & up and require valid ID for entry!

Please remember, there is no cover charge for FREE LIVE MUSIC at Whisperz Speakeasy but the password is required for entry and can be found on our website!

Illwin and Trade Like Qualities
$5
16+ (under with guardian)
8:30 door 9:00 start

In Small Measure is our inaugural fundraising exhibition where we ask participants to create a postcard sized work of art, donate it to us, and in exchange, it will be included in an exhibition on February 13-14, 2026 at The Contemporary Dayton, Dayton, Ohio’s contemporary art center.

Submission Deadline (Postmark): Feb 1, 2026

In-Person Drop-Off Deadline: Feb 4, 2026

Exhibition Dates: Feb 13-14, 2026