Happy cuffing season! Whether you’re ready to fully embrace the holiday spirit, or you’d rather hang on to the last spooky remnants of fall, there’s an event in Greater Cincinnati for everyone.
If you’re looking for even more to do every day of the week, visit the CityBeat events calendar, which is free to use if you have something planned that you’d like to advertise to CityBeat readers.
I Love the ’90s Weekend at Arnold’s Bar and Grill
Nov. 7 and 8 at Arnold’s Bar and Grill, Downtown
Patrons at Arnold’s Bar and Grill will be partying like it’s 1999 during this fun weekend, which includes “throwback food” like spinach artichoke dip and Monte Cristo sandwiches; a fruit punch cocktail served in Capri Sun pouches; live music; and free slap bracelets.
Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market
Nov. 7-9 at the Sharonville Convention Center, Sharonville
Cincinnati’s favorite holiday shopping event takes place from Friday-Sunday, Nov. 7-9, and will feature over 230 vendors. Local boutiques will be set up to offer a variety of handmade gifts, decor, apparel, toys, gourmet food, baked goods and more to get you in the holiday spirit.
Nov. 7-9 at the Warsaw Federal Incline Theater, Price Hill
The 14th Annual OutReels Film Festival, Greater Cincinnati’s largest LGBTQ+ film festival, will take over the Warsaw Federal Incline Theater this weekend with four full-length features, one full-length documentary and 20 shorts, which is the largest lineup of LGBTQ+ films in the festival’s history. Visit OutReels Cincinnati’s website for the full festival lineup.
Cincinnati Ballet’s The Great Gatsby
Nov. 7-9 at the Aronoff Center for the Arts, Downtown
Celebrate the classic novel in a more tasteful way than other recent events (iykyk) with Cincinnati Ballet’s take on The Great Gatsby. The Aronoff Center for the Arts will be transformed into a 1920s flapper paradise with the help of company dancers, jazz singer Mandy Gaines, local actor and narrator Wesley Carman, two tap dancers and a live jazz band.
Nov. 7-9 at 3529 W. Kemper Road in Colerain Township
The region’s oldest Christkindlmarkt, hosted by the Germania Society of Cincinnati, features gifts and goods from local makers, along with authentic German finds like bier steins, cuckoo clocks, nutcrackers, glass-blown ornaments, candle arches called “Schwibbogen” and more. Sip on mulled wine while you revel in the magic of the season.
Cyclones v. Heartlanders | Shutout the Hate Night
Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Heritage Bank Center, Downtown
The Cincinnati Cyclones take on the Iowa Heartlanders during the annual Shutout the Hate night, a themed event that celebrates inclusivity with Pride-themed jerseys and food and drink specials.
Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers at the Andrew J Brady Music Center
Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. at the Andrew J Brady Music Center
The man, the myth and the legend Bill Murray is joined by musicians Mike Zito, Albert Castiglia and Jimmy Vivino to perform covers and originals as Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers.
Nov. 8 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Heart of Northside Event Center, Northside
The biannual fair, located inside the Heart Of Northside Event Center, will feature over 60 tables throughout two floors, with plenty of vendors selling rare and hard-to-find albums. Albums will span every kind of genre imaginable, from classic rock and pop to jazz and experimental.
Nov. 8 from 10 p.m.-2:30 a.m. at Galaxie, Covington
No muggles are allowed at this Harry Potter-themed rave at Galaxie. Represent your house as you dance the night away to music from DJs, sip on Leaky Cauldron drink specials and shop from an assortment of Diagon Alley goods.