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14 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Jan. 5-7)

By Katie Griffith on Wed, Jan 3, 2024 at 9:24 am

Happy 2024, Cincinnati. It's the first full weekend of the new year. Check out our list of things to do around Greater Cincinnati below. Some events might even line up with your New Year's resolution. Trying to learn a new skill? There's a dance class and a paint your pet class. Volunteer to clean up a local park or go on a ghost hunt. Scroll down for our weekend picks.

To suggest a future weekend event for our weekly events article, email CityBeat arts & culture reporter Katie Griffith at [email protected].

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Photo: Gretchen Shultz Facebook.

Comedy at Commonwealth Presents: Commonwealth Allstars

When: Jan. 5 at 7 p.m.
Where: Commonwealth Sanctuary, Dayton, Kentucky
What: Comedy show
Who: Gretchen Schultz, Sam Milazzo, Bridjet Mendy, Dan Brady, Jaquie Rabe, Aj York, Jason Winkler, hosted by Allison Stapp
Why: It's a comedian showcase at a comedy venue that has a whole lineup of comedy shows for a good part of the new year.

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Photo: provided by Morgan Rigaud

McEvoy Park Cleanup

When: Jan. 7 from 1-3 p.m.
Where: McEvoy Park, College Hill
What: Community cleanup of a neighborhood park.
Who: Friends of McEvoy Park
Why: Trying to be a better person in the new year? This is a good place to start.

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Photo: WordPlay Facebook

Women's Writing Workshop "I'm Done Slaying Giants"

When: Jan. 6 from 2-3:30 p.m.
Where: WordPlay Cincy, Northside
What: Women's writing circle
Who: Hosted by MoPoetry Phillips
Why: A free way to express yourself and connect with other writers.

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Photo: Tony Frank

Bengals Watch Party

When: Jan. 7 at 10 a.m.
Where: Fountain Square, Downtown
What: Tailgate party
Who: Fountain Square
Why: Who Dey.

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Photo: Rabbit Hash Facebook

Sunday Music Behind the Stove

When: Jan. 7 at 2 p.m.
Where: Rabbit Hash, Kentucky
What: Live music
Who: Rabbit Hash General Store
Why: Jug band the Cincinnati Dancing Pigs will be there.

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Photo: Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum Facebook

Friday Blues and Swing

When: Jan. 5 at 7 p.m.
Where: Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum, Columbia Tusculum
What: Dance class
Who: Blues Dance Cincinnati
Why: Learn a new skill or practice some old dance moves.

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Photo: Spring Grove Funeral Home Facebook

Wings of Wonder

When: Jan. 7 at 1 p.m.
Where: Spring Grove Funeral Homes, Cemetery and Arboretum's Norman Chapel
What: Educational and interactive event about winged animals.
Who: Animal trainers from the Cincinnati Zoo
Why: See beautiful creatures up close and personal.

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Photo: Aidan Mahoney

All-Vinyl Dancehall Dance Party

When: Jan. 5 at 11:30 p.m.
Where: MOTR Pub, Over-the-Rhine
What: Dance party
Who: Queen City Imperial Soundsystem, DJ Spam and DJ Abiyah
Why: Dancing is good for you.

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Photo: Petal Vintage Facebook

Para-night

When: Jan. 6 from 6 p.m.-3 a.m.
Where: Multiple locations in Waynesville
What: Group ghost hunting experience.
Who: Paula's Paranormal Project
Why: Explore four reportedly haunted locations in historic Waynesville.

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Photo: Caleb Fisher, Unsplash

Paint Your Pet

When: Jan. 7 from 12-3 p.m.
Where: Taft's Brewing Company, Winton Hills
What: Painting class focused on your pet
Who: Taft's Brewing Company
Why: An artist pre-sketches your pet for you, then you can paint. Participants must submit photo of pet before the event.

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Photo: Hailey Bollinger

January Pint Nights

When: Jan. 5 from 5-9 p.m.
Where: Jungle Jim's International Market, Eastgate
What: Alcohol tasting
Who: Jungle Jim's International Market
Why: New year, new brew.

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Photo: facebook.com/ArcofAppalachia

Winter Hike Series: Winton Woods

When: Jan. 6 at 10 a.m.
Where: Winton Woods, Mount Healthy
What: Group hike
Who: Great Parks
Why: This is just one stop of the Winter Hike Series — see them all.

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Photo: The Pac Facebook

Concert at the Library: The Pac

When: Jan. 7 at 2 p.m.
Where: Boone County Public Library
What: Live music
Who: The Pac
Why: Kentucky bluegrass at its finest.

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Photo: Aidan Mahoney

The Pat Kelly Quartet

When: Jan. 7 from 7-10 p.m.
Where: Schwartz's Point Jazz & Acoustic Club, OTR
What: Live music
Who: Pat Kelly with Dan Drees, Jim Leslie and Mike Sharfe
Why: Schwartz's Point is a piece of Cincinnati history; check out CityBeat's in-depth look here.

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