15 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Jan. 19-21)

By Katie Griffith on Wed, Jan 17, 2024 at 8:40 am

It's almost too cold to leave the house, Cincinnati, almost. There's lots of wholesome fun to warm you up around town. Take the kids to learn ice skating and hockey fundamentals with a Cincinnati Cyclone or celebrate Fiona the Hippo's birthday at Rookwood Pottery. Freshen up your plant life or book selection at a swap event or catch the unveiling of Rhinegeist and Jet Black Vintage collab merchandise. Scroll down for our weekend picks.

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A Rookwood Fiona Special Event

When: Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: Rookwood Pottery, OTR
What: Fiona's 7th birthday celebration
Who: Rookwood Pottery
Why: See the unveiling of the 2024 Rookwood commemorative Fiona piece and proceeds from the Fiona and Fritz collection go to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens.

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Photo: Jim Coleman

Synergy Series 2

When: Jan. 20 at 6 & 8 p.m.
Where: Artsville, Madisonville
What: Dance showcase by emerging and established choreographers
Who: Synergy Dance Series, ArtsWave and Greater Cincinnati Dance Alliance
Why: Experience a variety of dance styles and participate in the creative process with the interactive audience feedback aspect of the show.

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Photo: Aidan Mahoney

Future of the Arts Gala

When: Jan. 19 from 7-10 p.m.
Where: Music Hall, OTR
What: Talent showcase
Who: SCPA students with Cincinnati Ballet, Cincinnati Opera, Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Cincinnati Symphony and Pops Orchestra and the Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati.
Why: Proceeds from the performance benefit SCPA students.

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Photo: Bryan Houston

Learn to Skate with the Cincinnati Cyclones

When: Jan. 20 from 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Where: Fifty West Burger Bar,
What: Educational event for kids to learn how to ice skate and the fundamentals of hockey
Who: Fifty West and the Cincinnati Cyclones
Why: It's part of the Cyclones initiative to make hockey accessible to all.

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Photo: JP Leong

Besaydoo Book Release

When: Jan. 19 at 6 p.m.
Where: Contemporary Arts Center, downtown
What: Kamara's book launch and reading
Who: 2022–2023 Cincinnati and Mercantile Library Poet Laureate Yalie Saweda Kamara and author Ross Gay
Why: The insight and perspective these poets bring to the table will make for a profound live reading experience.

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Photo: facebook.com/bogartsshows

2000's Night at Bogart's

When: Jan. 20 at 9 p.m.
Where: Bogart's, Clifton
What: Dance party
Who: Club 90's
Why: Because the early 2000's are far enough away to be nostalgic but close enough that you're still holding on to some of those fashion trends (and the music was amazing).

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Photo: Kristopher Harris Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0

Dolly Parton's Birthday (Week)

When: Jan. 16-20
Where: The Roost, Latonia, Ky.
What: Dolly-Parton-inspired everything
Who: The Roost
Why: Dolly themed drinks, dress up, trivia and more all week.

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Photo: Tom Hermans via Unsplash

Garden Journaling

When: Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Where: Civic Garden Center, Walnut Hills
What: Informational session on garden journaling
Who: Civic Garden Center
Why: Learn how and why to keep a journal about your plants and garden.

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Photo by John Carrico for the Weston Art Gallery

Opening Receptions at The Weston Art Gallery
Brianna Gluszak: Late Bloomer
Aaron Peters: We Felt Everything Without
Byproduct Studios: Perceptions of a Material's Purpose

When: Jan. 19 from 6-8 p.m.
Where: Weston Art Gallery, downtown
What: Gallery Opening Receptions
Who: Artists Brianna Gluszak and Aaron Peters and Byproduct Studios
Why: A triple-feature of gallery openings promising an exploration of thoughtful bodies of work that represent various artistic perspectives. The Weston Art Gallery always delivers meaningful experiences in its elegant and transformative space.

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Photo by: Pixabay, Pexels

Book/Puzzle/Game Swap

When: Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Where: Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub, Price Hill
What: Swap old (to you) books, puzzles and games with other community members.
Who: Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub
Why: For sustainability's sake.

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Photo: facebook.com/KentonCountyPublicLibrary

Inflatable Party

When: Jan. 20 from 6-8 p.m.
Where: Kenton County Public Library, Erlanger
What: Inflatable party including bounce houses.
Who: Kenton County Public Library
Why: Get the kids out of the house.

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Photo: Provided by Rhinegeist

Rhinegeist and Jet Black Vintage Collab Showcase

When: Jan. 20 from 1-4 p.m.
Where: Rhinegeist Taproom, OTR
What: Handmade, upcycled clothing sale and showcase
Who: Rhinegeist and Jet Black Vintage
Why: There will be 60 one-of-a-kind, Rhinegeist-branded and handmade pieces of clothing for sale.

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Photo: facebook.com/EastCincyYoga

Psychic and Holistic Wellness Fair

When: Jan. 20 from 1-7 p.m.
Where: East Cincy Yoga, Amelia
What: Psychic and Holistic Wellness Fair
Who: East Cincy Yoga and participating vendors
Why: There will be tarot, oracle and astrology readings, intuitive reiki, Thai massage and sound healing, along with vendors and food and drinks.

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Photo: Emerson Swoger

Found Footage Festival

When: Jan. 20 at 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Esquire Theatre, Clifton
What: Found Footage Screening
Who: Secret Base Cinema
Why: On screen, Joe Pickett of The Onion and Nick Prueher of The Late Show take you on a guided tour through their VHS collection.

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Photo: Vadim Kaipov, Unsplash

Plant Swap

When: Jan. 21 from 12-3 p.m.
Where: Northwood Cider Co., Norwood
What: plant swap
Who: Northwood Cider Co. and Fleurish Grounds
Why: Bring your propagated plants to share with others.

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