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Upcoming Events

February 2026

Jazz and Beyond: crabswithoutlegs

Join us on Thursday, February 12, as the Jazz & Beyond series presents crabswithoutlegs! crabswithoutlegs is an acclaimed 10-piece indie neo-soul-fusion band hailing from Dayton and Columbus, Ohio. Renowned for their infectious lyrics and captivating grooves, they have achieved remarkable success in local music competitions. A crabswithoutlegs show features a medley of funk, neo-soul, hip-hop & jazz-fusion, and includes energetic solos, deep pocket grooves, funky & danceable rhythms, symphonic-like horn arrangements and an entrancingly captivating ambiance. ...
12 Feb
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Saturday Morning Community Tour

Explore the museum and learn more with a guided tour! Come to the DAI for weekly tour themes like: Dayton History, Art and Architecture, Global Celebrations, and Art Basics for Everyone. Free with admission! ...
14 Feb
11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Saturday Community Tour

Explore the museum and learn more with a guided tour! Come to the DAI for weekly tour themes like: Dayton History, Art and Architecture, Global Celebrations, and Art Basics for Everyone. Free with admission! ...
14 Feb
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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