Community Calendar

Join us January, 16th at Oregon Express for the first ever Club Cuts showcase featuring Dominic Costello, some of Dayton’s finest DJs, and a Bass Boss sound system courtesy of The Merkaba.
This event also serves as a record release party for Costello’s EP “The Kandinski Issue” coming out on Columbus based record label Shut Off Notice

Come experience house and techno on a beefy sound system as well as an art installation for the space created by smallpoke and friends!

SANCTUARY FRI 1.16.2026
Dark Alternative Dance Muzik by
Matt Freeman (resident)
&
Chris Favorite (1470 West, Foundry Nightclub, Club Aquarius, SYN, The Dock, Mixwell’s)
SANCTUARY | NEXTDOOR DAYTON
454 E 5TH ST. DAYTON,OH
9PM DOORS
21+
Follow us:
https://www.instagram.com/sanctuarydayton
Listen to us:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7g1VA2lf4FWmJSh9CvX6BP...
+++UPCOMING SANCTUARY EVENT DATES+++
FRI FEB 13
FRI MAR 20
FRI APR 17
Sanctuary takes place at NEXTDOOR in Downtown Dayton’s Oregon District (every 3RD Friday of the month)
Hosted by Clash Dayton + Matt Freeman
-2 levels
-2 bars (1 full + 1 satellite)
-outdoor patio
-2nd floor balcony overlooking the Oregon District
-pool table
-paid parking lots close by, FREE limited neighborhood parking as well...please be respectful of our Oregon District neighbors.

Join Fran and Tom Davidson for an engaging 7-hour beekeeping course that dives deep into the fascinating world of honeybees on Jan. 16, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. and Jan. 17, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the OSU Extension Clark County office. Whether you're a beginner or looking to expand your knowledge, this course will teach you how to successfully start and manage your beehive from installation to thriving colonies. This course does require a fee of $50 per person with textbook or $35 without textbook. You may register here at go.osu.edu/beekeeping26. Make sure to bring or locally buy your own lunch for the Saturday session. Don’t miss this opportunity to start your own beekeeping adventure!

The In’s and Outs of Using a Serger

Don’t have a serger? That’s totally ok; I have them, so you can take the class! Then you will be able to rent the serger during open sew. You must take this class to rent the studio serger or use it during private lessons or group classes.
Serger Basics, the machine looks scary, but I will show you how easy it is!

Using a serger isn’t as bad as it looks! Learn how to thread, keep up and clean, change feet, and adjust your stitches for perfectly balanced serging!

Many people are terrified of this machine because it looks so different; it’s intimidating, with four thread cones, two needs, and a cutting blade. OH MY!

But I promise you that serging is simple, fast, and fun; this class will have you up and running quickly and confidently!

Prerequisites: None
What you will learn in this class:
Threading
Anatomy of the Machine
Stitch length
Differential Feed Adjustments
Starting and Finishing a serged stitch
Maintenance and Cleaning the machines — please ensure that if you bring your serger, it works. If you need to have it serviced, here is an excellent list of local businesses that can help!

Ages: 15 +
Max Students: 4
Bring:
Sewing Kit
Serger (Anything more than fifteen years old, please book a private lesson)
– if you need to use one of mine, please make a note in the additional notes section.
Thread (4 spools)
Accessory Pouch – items that came with the serger
Manual

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

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.

So much of writing happens in solitude--it's good to gather and harness that communal energy when setting your writing goals. Whether you're someone who's always wanted to write but doesn't know how to start, or a writer who has written in the past but your inspiration has hit an expiration date...this is the class for you. In this two-hour workshop led by local novelist Katrina Kittle, we'll go over tips and strategies to get the words flowing, to frame a goal in a way that can be tracked and therefore successful, to develop a writing schedule, hold yourself accountable, and keep the muse turned on. Resolve to make 2026 your year for making--and achieving--writing goals. WARNING: this workshop might seduce you back into a life-long love affair with writing. For more information on the instructor, please visit www.katrinakittle.com For more information on Word's Worth Writing Connections please go to www.wordsworthdayton.com

Join us as we welcome RLJQ Afro-Cuban Jazz Band back to the Whisperz Speakeasy stage on Saturday, January 17th from 8-11pm with a blend of exciting, eclectic Afro-Cuban Jazz! This ensemble features Rolando Matias alongside some of Cincinnati’s best Afro-Cuban jazz musicians!

Please remember, we do not accept reservations. Guests are seated on a first come, first serve basis. We require guests dress in appropriate attire 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!

Live improv comedy in the spirit of Whose Line is it Anyway? Proceeds benefit community theater. Adult drinks and snacks available. Mature content; audience discretion recommended.

Another night of mind-blowing rock and roll courtesy of Lineleaders, Status Foe (Indy), and Thunderlover at Blind Bob's! Tell the mothership you can't beam back up until sometime after Saturday, January 17th!
Doors at 8pm with music kicking off at 9.
21 & over - $10 cover
Lineleaders (Dayton, OH) = "dk post hardcore ig"
Status Foe (Indianapolis, IN) = "Eclectic alt-rock"
Thunderlover (Dayton, OH) = "high-energy rock and roll"