If you feel like venturing out of your warm cocoon this weekend (and we don’t blame you if venturing out to the cold tundra isn’t appealing), there are plenty of events in Greater Cincinnati this weekend to warm your spirit, including CCM’s Moveable Feast gala, a disco dance party and Elvis Presley tribute. Keep scrolling for just a sampling of the events taking place throughout Greater Cincinnati this weekend.

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CCM’s Moveable Feast Gala Fundraiser When: Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Where: CCM Village, University of Cincinnati, The Heights What: Whether you have an interest in musical theater, theater design and production, orchestra or jazz, University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music’s Moveable Feast has something for you. Join CCM for a night of backstage tours and bite-sized performances and snacks. Ticket sales will help CCM students acquire dream master classes, trips abroad and scholarships. Who: University of Cincinnati’s College-Conservatory of Music Why: A treat for you as you treat these talented college students to their dreams. Photo: CCM
Midwestern Lesbian’s Queer Pottery Night When: Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. Where: Queen City Clay, Norwood What: A pottery night with local LGBTQ+ influencer Midwestern Lesbian to make a hand-built creation with a glazing and firing by Queen City Clay. The doors are open to all members of the LGBTQ+ community to BYOB and design exquisite pottery. Who: Midwestern Lesbian and Queen City Clay Why: This event is going to “kiln” it! Photo: Taylor Heery, Unsplash
Marlon Wayans at Taft Theatre When: Jan. 24 with doors at 7 p.m. and show at 8 p.m. Where: Taft Theatre, Downtown What: Scary Movie and White Chicks star and comedian Marlon Wayans takes the stage with special guest DC Ervin. Who: Taft Theatre and Marlon Wayans Why: Wayans has been delivering laughs through the screen for years and now will live on his “Wild Child Tour.” Photo: Provided
My Furry Valentine When: Jan. 25-26 from noon-5 p.m. Where: Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill, Hamilton What: The area’s largest annual pet adoption event. Who: My Furry Valentine Why: You know you want to adopt at least one (or five) pups and kitties. Photo: myfurryvalentine.com
Gimme Gimme Disco: A Disco Dance Party Inspired by ABBA 9:30 p.m. April 22 Channel your inner dancing queen at Gimme Gimme Disco. Bogart’s will host their 18-and-up disco dance party, inspired by ABBA, where guests can bring out their best ’70s attire to party all night. Tickets start at $15, doors will open at 9:30 p.m. and ID is required to enter. 9:30 p.m. April 22. Bogart’s, 2621 Vine St., Corryville, livenation.com. Photo: Aleksandr Popov, Unsplash
Polar Plunge When: Jan. 25 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: The Banks What: The Polar Plunge is an event full of fun music, delicious coffee trucks, an annual costume contest and an immersion in cold water for Special Olympics Ohio and Special Olympics Kentucky. It is returning to raise money to help 20,000 Special Olympic athletes attain year-round sports training and competition, health education and leadership programs. Who: Special Olympics Ohio Why: What a brrrrilliant way to support so many fantastic athletes. Photo: facebook.com/SpecialOlympicsHC
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Performing Back in the U.S.S.R. When: Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Greaves Concert Hall, Northern Kentucky University What: Sergei Prokofiev’s War and Peace opens the night dedicated to recalling the siege of Leningrad. The symphony will also play Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 7, which debuted during the 900 days of World War II in which Axis troops besieged the city of Leningrad (present-day St. Petersburg). Who: Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Why: The symphony hopes to show attendees the importance of music and art — especially during difficult times. Photo: Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Facebook
Outdoor Gear Sale at MadTree Brewing When: Jan. 25 from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Where: MadTree Oakley Taproom, Oakley What: In need of outdoor gear? MadTree and Adventure Crew are hosting an outdoor gear sale where all are welcome to buy, sell or donate their gently used paddle craft, bikes, hiking equipment, outdoor apparel and more. Who: Adventure Crew and MadTree Brewing Why: While dreaming of a warm spring hike, explore this sale at MadTree Brewing for your favorite nature accessories. Photo: KBO, Unsplash
Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular Birthday Tour at the Aronoff When: Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. Where: Aronoff Center for the Arts, Downtown What: The King of Rock and Roll left a long-lasting legacy, and Shawn Klush, Ryan Pelton and Cody Ray Slaughter are here to honor Elvis on what would be his 90th birthday. Who: Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular and Aronoff Center for the Arts Why: I can’t help falling in love with an Elvis birthday celebration — cheers to 90 years of gracing us with energetic hip-shaking and a smooth baritone voice. Photo: MGM
NorthernKyCon: Pop Culture Show When: Jan. 26 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Marriott Cincinnati Airport Hotel, Hebron What: This celebration of pop culture and comics includes vendors selling buttons, stickers, prints and more to intrigue wrestling, sci-fi and cosplay fans, along with meet-and-greets with comic industry professionals. Who: NorthernKyCon Why: Magazines, toys, sports cards and video games — pop culture galore! Photo: Provided by Evvnt Promotion
Hangmen at Falcon Theatre When: Jan. 24 and 25 at 8 p.m. Where: Falcon Theatre, Newport What:Hosted by indie theater Falcon Theatre, Hangmen is set in 1965 United Kingdom where the death penalty is now illegal. Find out, with everyone in the show, how Harry, the second-best hangman, feels about this. Who: Falcon Theatre Why: A crime mystery show? I’m on the edge of my seat. Photo: Rick Pender