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The Winter Guide: 76 Things to Do in Cincinnati When it’s Cold Outside

If you’re looking to make merry this December, here’s a list of things to do, from ice skating and checking out light displays to drinking in igloos and catching a live reading of the 'Die Hard' script.

By CityBeat Staff

Nov 30, 2022

Editor's note: This story is featured in the Nov. 30 print edition of CityBeat. Winter is set to descend upon Cincinnati, and with it come a flurry of seasonal attractions...

Fountain Square's Christmas tree

Cincinnati Will be Able to See Rare Lunar "Occultation" of Mars, Full Moon on Dec. 7

Look toward the eastern sky from 10:21 to 10:54 p.m. to see this rare lunar event.

By Katherine Barrier

On Wednesday, Dec. 7, the moon's occultation of Mars will be visible in Cincinnati from 10:21 p.m. to 10:54 p.m.

Danny Graves, Gabe Paul Added to Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Induction Slate

They'll join pitcher Bronson Arroyo as the class of 2023 in July.

By Allison Babka

Closer Danny Graves and general manager Gabe Paul will join pitcher Bronson Arroyo in the 2023 Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame induction class.

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Lizard Boy: a new musical

@ Know Theatre of Cincinnati

Wednesdays-Saturdays, 8-10 p.m., Sun., Dec. 4, 3-5 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 11, 3-5 p.m. Continues through Dec. 11

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Sound Advice: Nikki Lane's Signature Countrified Twang is Headed to Cincinnati

By Jason Gargano

Nikki Lane

Sound Advice: Al Jardine of The Beach Boys to Bring His Endless Summer Band to Cincinnati

By Brent Stroud

Al Jardine of The Beach Boys

Ohio-Based Royal Crescent Mob to Break Nearly Three-Decade Hiatus for Covington Reunion Show

By Katrina Eresman

Royal Crescent Mob

Indie Rock Band Foxing Discusses Finding Positivity in Turbulent Times Ahead of Covington Show

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Review: Losanti in Over-the-Rhine Serves up Tantalizing Meat-Based Dishes

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Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Make Condé Nast Traveler's "23 Best Places to Go in the U.S in 2023" List

By Katherine Barrier

Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky are once again proving worthy of being named top-notch travel destinations.

2023 Cincinnati Reds Schedule Includes Concerts, Arroyo Hall of Fame Induction, Giveaways

By Allison Babka

The Cincinnati Reds will return to Great American Ball Park on March 30, 2023.

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Freekbass & The Bump Assembly Funksgiving Show at Ludlow Garage
8:30 p.m. Nov. 25
If you’re not too sedated from all that turkey-induced tryptophan from the night before, get funky with Freekbass & The Bump Assembly Funksgiving Show at Ludlow Garage. This old-school, local funkateer has jammed with some of the biggest names in the biz and his shows are always fresh. If you’re ready to boogie off that extra helping of sweet potato pie, there’s no better place to be than this all-ages show. 8:30 p.m. Nov. 25. Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton Gaslight District, ludlowgaragecincinnati.com.

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Coney Island's Nights of Lights
Drive through this dazzling light display and see “more than 2 million lights synchronized to a mix of traditional and rocking holiday music,” per Coney Island. There will be a giant Christmas tree, illuminated snowflakes, light tunnels and other glowing thematic displays.
Through Jan. 2. $25 Monday-Thursday and $30 Friday-Sunday for 1-8 person vehicles; $50 9-15 person vehicles; $50 16+ person vehicles. 6201 Kellogg Ave., California.

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Fountain Square
ICON. LEGEND. This fountain puts the QUEEN in Queen City. But not only does Fountain Square have the beautiful Tyler Davidson Fountain, it's also a valuable community gathering place.

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