It’s starting to finally warm up a bit, Cincinnati, from below freezing to just cold. Get yourself warmed up more with this weekend’s event lineup. Whether you’re fancying sultry evenings of the arts, giving back to the community or creative renditions of childhood classics, there’s something for everyone happening around town. Scroll down for our weekend picks.

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Twister and Puckchop take the ice at intermission | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
EmBODY Diversity When: Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 27 at 3:30 p.m. Where: University of Cincinnati’s Probasco Auditorium, Clifton What: Cincinnati’s Women’s Choir MUSE performs at the Body Justice Concert, alongside the showcasings of UC student artists. Who: The University of Cincinnati Women’s Center Why: Experience a night of celebrating diversity and body justice through dance, music and the arts in conclusion of UC’s Body Justice Week. Photo: David Beale, Unsplash
E The Profit Presents “Winter In Cincinnati” When: Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. Where: Madison Live!, Covington What: Live music festival featuring DustyBoyEscobar, Tback, Dayo Gold, DJ EZ, RoadRunner TB and E The Profit. Who: E The Profit Why: Get out of the cold to support local musicians. Photo: Kennedy Dudley
Mol Sullivan Goose Record Release When: Jan. 26 from 8-11 p.m. Where: Woodward Theater, Over-the-Rhine What: Release party of Mol Sullivan’s first studio album. Who: Mol Sullivan Why: This album is fantastic. Photo: Brooke Shanesy
Elfed Up at Clifton Comedy Theatre When: Dec. 15 & 16 from 8-10 p.m. Where: Clifton Comedy Theatre, Clifton What: Live comedy show Who: Alphas Comedy Why: Sketch, improv and stand-up comedy written by the women of Alphas. Photo: Alphas Improv Facebook
Greater Cincinnati Polar Plunge When: Jan. 27 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: 50 E. Freedom Way, The Banks What: Plunging into a constructed pool to raise funds for nearly 30,000 Special Olympics athletes in Ohio and Kentucky. Who: Special Olympics Ohio and Special Olympics Kentucky Why: There will be a costume contest and golden plunger. Photo: facebook.com/SpecialOlympicsHC
Adventure Crew’s Outdoor Gear Sale, Swap and Donation Day When: Jan. 27 from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Where: MadTree Brewing Co., Oakley What: Adventure Crew’s annual outdoor gear sale and donation day Who: MadTree Brewing Co. Why: When you want adventure — but on a budget. Photo: KBO, Unsplash
Essex Studios Spring Artwalk 6-10 p.m. May 12 and May 13 Essex Studios’ Spring Artwalk event will give patrons a chance to shop art from local artists, try some local honey, listen to live music and speakers and much more. The theme for this Artwalk is “What’s Buzzing at the Essex,” and Essex Studios is bringing this theme to life with presentations about pollinators and preparing your garden soil for nourishing native plants. Over 50 artists will also be giving behind-the-scenes tours of their workspaces during the Spring Artwalk. 6-10 p.m. May 12 and May 13. Essex Studios, 2511 Essex Place, Walnut Hills, facebook.com/essxstudioscincinnati. Photo: facebook.com/essxstudioscincinnati
Northwood Cider Company Photo: Brian Cross
Kiss Off IV: A Tribute to Kiss at Southgate House Revival When: Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. Where: Southgate House Revival, Newport What: This year’s annual Kiss Off fundraiser features local musicians performing Kiss classics to fundraise for the Southgate House Revival venue. Who: Phantom Queen vocalist and Bang Bang Hair Salon owner Tina Sullivan Why: Check out CityBeat’s preview of the event here. Photo: Steve Ziegelmeyer
Deme Kitchen 627 Main St., Downtown MENU: Hong Kong Wonton Noodle Soup for $13 Pork Belly Over Rice for $16 Braised Chicken with Shitake Mushrooms for $16 Sweet Potato Soup for $10 Singapore Chow Mei Fun (Vegan) for $11 Photo: facebook.com/demekitchen
Cincinnati Opera Fundraiser When: Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. Where: The Transept, Over-the-Rhine What: A fundraiser for Cincinnati Opera’s 2024 arts programming which includes small bites, an open bar and performances by Cincinnati Opera artists. Who: Cincinnati Opera Young Professionals Why: Burlesque performing artists will be featured as well — it’s giving bourgeois decadence. Photo: Antoine J., Unsplash
Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s Cinderella Wore Cowboy Boots When: Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. Where: Fairfield Community Arts Center, Fairfield What: The classic fairytale Cinderella reimagined as a one-woman show with some serious Southern twang. Who: The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati (TCT) Why: Check out CityBeat’s preview of the event here. Photo: Provided by The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati
Bricks & Beer: Cincinnati Music Hall History and Hops 5 p.m. July 28 Cincinnati Music Hall is partnering with Rhinegeist Brewery as they host an adventure that uncovers interesting parts of Cincinnati’s history in the late 19th century. Guests will explore the interesting connection between the Cincinnati beer industry and the development of Music Hall. Tour parts of the building while pleasing your palette with delicious selections from Rhinegeist. Tickets are $40. 5 p.m. July 28. Cincinnati Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, visitcincy.com. Photo: Aidan Mahoney
Tchaikovsky & Prokofiev at Music Hall 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 and 2 p.m. Jan. 22 Nourish the need for mindfulness and relaxation with a trip to Music Hall for a night of classical music. Acclaimed American violinist Randall Goosby debuts with Tchaikovsky at Music Hall followed by Prokofiev’s “Third Symphony” where the entire Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra joins in a boisterous arrangement of sound. Conducted by CSO’s Louis Langrée, the event highlights violin soloist Goosby, who started his classical music career at 9 years old in the Jacksonville Symphony. Tickets start at $15. Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan 22 at 2 p.m. Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, cincinnatisymphony.org. Photo: facebook.com/CincySymphony

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