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Where Dayton neighbors can stay warm as single-digit temperatures arrive.
Students, artists, and volunteers show up big across the Miami Valley.
Dayton earns national recognition as one of America’s best places to live.
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DAYTON DIGEST
🌬️ Dayton Opens Warming Centers as Arctic Cold Hits
With temperatures forecast to plunge into the single digits this week, the city of Dayton is activating multiple warming centers so neighbors have safe, heated places to go during the bitter cold. Local recreation centers, including spots like the Greater Dayton, Lohrey, and Northwest centers, are welcoming residents during the coldest hours, offering a warm seat and respite from the freeze. Beyond the rec centers, area shelters and St. Vincent de Paul facilities are also available if more support is needed.
📣 Dayton Rotary Club Speech Contest for Students
The Dayton Rotary Club is hosting its annual 4-Way Test speech contest, inviting high school students from across the area to compete with thoughtful, well-crafted speeches. This event gives young leaders a chance to shine and connect with local community members and professionals. It’s a great way to support the next generation’s public speaking and ethical thinking skills right here in Dayton.
🎨 Dayton Art Institute Opens New Feminist Gallery
The Dayton Art Institute is preparing to open the Sara M. & Michelle Vance Waddell Gallery for Feminist Art, a new space dedicated to showcasing works by women artists from around the world. The gallery, part of the museum’s 2026 season, will feature pieces from the recently gifted collection and kick off with a rotating exhibition exploring themes of feminism through art.
Dayton Named One of the Nation’s Top 30 Best Places to Live
Dayton is getting national recognition after ranking among the top 30 most livable metro areas in the country, a list that weighs factors like affordability, job opportunities, quality of life, and overall value. The ranking highlights what many residents experience daily: a city where housing remains attainable, commutes are manageable, and neighborhoods still feel connected. From a growing downtown to strong healthcare, education, and innovation sectors, Dayton continues to offer big-city opportunities without the big-city pressure. This kind of spotlight helps attract new residents and investment while reinforcing pride among those who already call the Miami Valley home. At its core, the recognition reflects the people of Dayton: neighbors, workers, and community leaders, who keep showing why this city is a great place to live and grow.
Read more — WHIO TV 7
Local Pierogi Fundraiser Brings Comfort Food and Community Together
Dayton’s favorite “Pierogi with a Purpose” fundraiser is back, pairing delicious handmade pierogi with a chance to help neighbors facing food insecurity across the Miami Valley. Each dozen of these lovingly prepared pierogi helps support Miami Valley Meals, the local nonprofit that turns donated food into nourishing meals for people in need and distributes them through community partners. The event runs as a pre-order sale from February 4 through February 18 (or until pierogi sell out), with pickups scheduled later in the month, so this is a great way to enjoy a local favorite while giving back. This fundraiser brings neighbors together in a simple but meaningful way, showing that food is love and that small acts of kindness can make a big impact right here at home.
Read more — WDTN
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Weekend Lineup
Get ready to dive into the best events in town. We’ve found the perfect ways to make your Thursday through Saturday shine extra bright!
January 22, Thursday
Live Music from Imagine Me King, Logan Brown, Patrick Zopff
The Hidden Gem Music Club, 507 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton | 6:30PM
Dayton Battle of the Bands - WEEK 2 - Americana / Country / Folk
The Brightside, 905 E 3rd St, Dayton | 7PM
Live Music from Jeanne Phillips Trio
Whisperz Speakeasy, 926 Watertower Lane, West Carrollton | 7PM
Showcase Thursdays
Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E. 4th St, Dayton | 7:30PM
Comedy Night with Amber Autry
Funny Bone Comedy Club, 88 Plum St, Dayton | 9:45PM
January 23, Friday
Live Music from WAHFU and Kittinger
The Hidden Gem Music Club, 507 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton | 7PM
Music Bingo
201 Tavern, 201 Brandt St., Dayton | 7PM
Live Music from Heather & The Swing Set
Whisperz Speakeasy, 926 Watertower Lane, West Carrollton | 8PM
New Year - No Limit (Live Music Performance)
Oregon Express, 336 E 5th St, Dayton | 8PM
Freakquency, Purple Ambrosia, Good Soup, and Slouch
Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton | 8PM
January 24, Saturday
Live Music from Ryan Arnold
Southern Ohio Brewing, 818 Factory Rd, Beavercreek | 6:30PM
LIT Open Mic 5th Year Anniversary
3119 Stop Eight Rd, Dayton | 7PM
Live Music from Primetime Blues Band
Miamisburg Moose Lodge 1645, 2110 E Central Ave, Miamisburg | 8:30PM
Live Music from Half-Life Band
The PhoneBooth Lounge, 1912 East Whipp Road, Kettering | 8PM
Live Music from Bottoms Up Band
The Dublin Pub, 300 Wayne Ave, Dayton | 8:30PM
Illiwin and Trade Like Qualities
Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E 4th St, Dayton | 8:30PM
Live Music from Davis Unplugged
Trolley Stop, 530 E 5th St, Dayton | 9PM
FOODIE FRIDAY GAME PLAN
Dayton foodies, your weekend lineup of must‑try spots is here!
ZEN GRILL
Perfect for a customizable meal, this spot excels with fresh hibachi bowls and flavorful ramen varieties like their signature Zen Tonkotsu. It’s a great go-to for a quick, high-quality Japanese grill experience where you can mix and match your favorite proteins and veggies.
📍2821 Wilmington Pike Kettering📍
KUNGFU BBQ
This family-owned favorite puts a unique "cultural" spin on traditional smokehouse fare, most famously with their melt-in-your-mouth Smoked Brisket Birria Tacos. Don't leave without trying the "Peach Moonshine" BBQ sauce or their decadent Drunken Truffle Hog Mac n' Cheese.
📍810 E 1st St, Dayton📍
UNDERGROUND CHUCK’S
A must-visit for burger enthusiasts, they specialize in handcrafted "handhelds" like the Pimento Patty Melt and the Bodacious Bourbon Burger. Their menu is packed with bold, "craveable" comfort food, including signature wings and unique appetizers like the giant salted Bavarian pretzel.
📍2260 Miamisburg Centerville Rd, Dayton📍
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