A monthly art event that’s been a tradition in Cincinnati’s Pendleton neighborhood for 34 years is expanding.
Pendleton Art Center hosts Final Friday on the last Friday of each month. The event is artist-centric, with the center’s 200 in-house artists showcasing their work to attendees. Now, the event will extend throughout Pendleton and Over-the-Rhine, with over 20 additional retailers joining in.
Starting April 25, Final Friday will stretch from Pendleton Street to Vine Street, with participating businesses on Main and 13th streets and activations happening at Ziegler Park and Imagination Alley. Shops will feature artists offering everything from handmade jewelry to photography.
In addition to Pendleton Art Center, participating businesses include:
- MOTR Pub
- Idlewild
- Ombré Gallery
- Urban Luxe
- 19′ Something
- Launch Party
- Sloane Boutique
- MEAS Active
- Selfie Cincy
- Bobbles & Lace
- Lane & Kate
- ROMAC’s Artpreneur
- The Most Beautiful Thing in the World Is
- Kismet
- i75OTR BOUTIQUE&GALLERY
- Michael’s Creations
- Nomad3176
- Boutique Cala
- Japp’s
- HomeMakers Bar
- Shea Candle Co.
- Mica 12/v
There will be pink balloons outside these businesses to help Final Friday-goers identify them. In addition to shopping, there will be music and food at Ziegler Park, with upcoming restaurant and bar 10th Island Tiki Bar and Grill hosting a pop-up. Attendees can also pick up a map of participating locations at the park. And at Imagination Alley on Vine Street, ROMAC will host live music and free artmaking activities for all ages.
Final Friday is free to attend and runs from 5-9 p.m. on April 25. All ages are welcome. Pendleton Art Center will offer valet parking during that time (cars must be picked up by 9 p.m.), but attendees can also find parking at Mercer Garage, Ziegler Park Garage and Washington Park Garage.
More info: itsfinalfriday.com.
This article appears in Apr 16-29, 2025.