You might not think of Nov. 27 as a holiday, but the day before Thanksgiving is known to be the biggest bar night of the year. Whether you want some great live music or some fun games or karaoke to party the night away with friends and family, Cincinnati’s nightlife spots have you more than covered.
Thanksgiving Eve Party at The Birdcage The all-inclusive LGBTQ lounge The Birdcage, which opened downtown last year, will host its Thanksgiving Eve party with the help of DJ Jules. 9 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Nov. 27. The Birdcage, 927 Race St., Downtown, thebirdcagecincinnati.com Photo via Facebook/BirdcageCincy
Pre-Thanksgiving Party at MadTree Brewing Get groovy at MadTree with local party and dance band Soul Pocket that blends the sounds of Soul, Motown, R&B, Rock and Funk.8-11:30 p.m., Nov. 27. MadTree Brewing, 3301 Madison Road, Oakley, madtreebrewing.com Photo: Phil Heidenreich
Ernie Johnson From Detroit Thanksgiving Eve at MOTR Local Funk/AfroBeat/Jazz group Ernie Johnson From Detroit will play a free show at MOTR on Thanksgiving Eve. 10 p.m.-1 a.m. Nov. 27. MOTR, 1345 Main St., Over-the-Rhine, motrpub.com Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Get Stuffed on Local Music at Southgate House Revival For the best bang for your buck on Thanksgiving Eve, head to the Southgate House Revival for a stuffed night of music. Performers include Calumet, Tammy Whynots, Saint Bernard Band, Lost Coast, The Ophelia’s, The Dummy Ups, Chelsea Ford & The Trouble, Cold Stereo, Isabelle Hell, Almost Infinite, Veronica Grim, The Poor Hours, Queen City Silver Stars and Randy Steffen. 7 p.m. Nov. 27. $12. Southgate House Revival, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport, southgatehouse.com Photo via Google Maps
80s Rocking Thanksgiving Eve Throw it back to the ’80s in Over-the-Rhine at The Lackman, with a sampling of Three Olives Vodka Cherry and Kraken Coffee and $3 Three Olive Cherry bombs.4-11:59 p.m., Nov. 27. The Lackman, 1237 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine, lackmanbar.com Photo via Facebook/TheLackman
Thanksgiving Eve at The Stretch The Stretch is offering up a place to continue the party after $1 beer night at the Cincinnati Cyclones game, just a quick walk from the arena. DJ Fuseamania will provide music. 8 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Nov. 27. The Stretch, 191 East Freedom Way, Downtown, Facebook.com/thestretchcincy Photo via Facebook/TheStretchCincy
Thanksgiving Eve at Igby’s Igby’s claims to be hosting “the biggest Friendsgiving you’ve ever seen” with $5 drafts, $5 select calls, $5 glasses of Proverb wine and its $6 cocktail of the month, with music from Kyle English and DJ Simo.4-11:59 p.m. Nov. 27. Igby’s, 122 East Sixth St., Downtown, igbysbar.com Photo via Facebook/Igbys
Night Before Thanksgiving at Jerzees Newport Jerzees Pub is celebrating what it calls “Blackout Wednesday” with local Rock & Roll band Fast Forward. 6 p.m.-1 a.m. Nov. 27. Jerzees Pub & Grub, 708 Monmouth St., Newport, jerzeespub.com Photo via Facebook/Jerzees.Newport
Freshlist Thanksgroovin’ 2019 Top Cats is bringing in four DJs to groove the night away: Columbus’s Rarelife and Foi Oi Oi as well as resident DJs Housecat 154 and Meiosis. Local multimedia artist Sharon Mackey will showcase a gallery of oil paintings and quirky sculptures.9 p.m.-2:30 a.m., Nov. 27. $7. Top Cats, 2820 Vine St., Corryville, topcatscincy.com Photo via Facebook/TopCats
Jameson Presents Thanksgiving Eve w/ The Tillers at Arnold’s Bar & Grill Calling all record geeks: Arnold’s Bar and Grill is giving away 250 The Tillers vinyls on Thanksgiving Eve, and only 250 more will be available for sale after the fact, making this the chance to get your hands on a rarity. Records will be available at 8 p.m. and The Tillers will perform at 9 p.m. 8-11:59 p.m. Nov. 27. Arnold’s Bar and Grill, 210 East Eighth St., Downtown, arnoldsbarandgrill.com Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Dawg Yawp Thanksgiving Eve at The Woodward Theater Cincinnati Indie Folk duo Dawg Yawp headlines The Woodward Theater on the biggest bar night of the year. Veteran local band Ruby Vileos opens the set, followed by Louisville Folk group Bendigo Fletcher. 8-11:55 p.m. Nov. 27. $12 advance, $14 day of show. The Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine, woodwardtheater.com Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Thanksgiving Eve at Higher Gravity Mingle with friends over craft, wood-fired pizzas from Ocelot Pizza and karaoke at Higher Gravity on Thanksgiving Eve.5 p.m.-1 a.m. Nov. 27. Higher Gravity, 4106 Hamilton Ave., Northside, highergravitycrafthaus.com Photo: Paige Deglow
Thanksgiving Eve Party and Beer Release at Darkness Brewing Spend the Thanksgiving Eve afternoon and evening at Darkness Brewing in Bellevue, starting off with the beer release of Ike Ike Baby, a fall ale blending vanilla and maple syrup. The Darkness Diner food truck will serve dinner followed by trivia and a live “Drink N Draw” game. 3 -11:30 p.m. Nov. 27. Darkness Brewing, 224 Fairfield Ave., Bellevue, Kentucky darknessbrewing.beer Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Fifth-Annual Thanksgiving Eve Karaoke Bring your family to Tostado’s for embarrassing karaoke memories you’ll never forget and that are sure to be a conversation starter the next day at the dinner table. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Nov. 27. Tostado’s Grill, 3500 Eastern Ave., Columbia-Tusculum, Facebook.com/TostadosGrill4Real Photo via Facebook/TostadosGrill4Real
NeverOnSunday Thanksgiving Eve Bash at MVP Sports Bar & Grille Hard Rock band Prizoner will perform for its last-ever NeverOnSunday festival at MVP Sports Bar & Grille on Thanksgiving Eve. The bar will take donations to support the RMBr Cancer Relief Fund and is offering a limited-edition T-shirt to support the cause. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Nov. 27. Advance tickets $5, Day of show $8. MVP Sports Bar & Grille, 6293 Plainfield Road, Silverton, mvpbarandgrille.com Photo via Facebook/MVPBarAndGrille Photo: facebook.com/MVPBarAndGrille
Paisley Cane Rockin’ Your Turkey Eve at Silverton Cafe Local band Paisley Cane will rock all night long at the Silverton Cafe. The cafe will serve food and drinks throughout the night.8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Nov. 27. Silverton Cafe, 7201 Montgomery Road, Silverton, silvertoncafe.com Photo via Facebook/SilvertonCafe
Funksgiving Eve at Stanley’s Pub Stanley’s Pub is bringing in the Funk on this major bar night with local Jam band Strange Mechanics, preceded by New Orleans-inspired Funk band Project 504. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nov. 27. $10. Stanley’s Pub, 323 Stanley Ave., Columbia-Tusculum, facebook.com/stanleys.pub Photo via Facebook/StanleysPub
Gobble Wobble ft. Hekler at the Thompson House Trap and Dubstep artist Hekler will stop in Newport for the first-ever “Gobble Wobble” event at the Thompson House. Supporting acts include Ski Patrol, Alexandria Poh, Gardella, Vice Versa, Stanktnk, Tanner Roop and 2Pandz. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Nov. 27. $20. Thompson House, 24 E. Third St., Newport, thompsonhousenewport.com Photo via Facebook/ThompsonHouseNewport
Pre-Feather Get Together Celebrate Thanksgiving at Drake’s in Florence with live music from Chris Lee at 6 p.m., along with $5 Turkey Sours and pumpkin mules all night long. 6-10 p.m., Nov. 27. Drake’s Florence, 6805 Houston Road, Florence, Kentucky, drakescomeplay.com Photo via Facebook/DrakesFlorence
Drinksgiving at The Drink Tavern Celebrate Thanksgiving Eve in Hamilton at The Drink Tavern with the help of Turkey Bombs and drink specials. The pub will also hold a candy count guess and happy hour trivia questions with prizes. 4 p.m.-2 a.m. Nov. 27. The Drink Tavern, 238 Hensel Place, Hamilton, facebook.com/TheDrinkHamilton Photo via Facebook/TheDrinkHamilton