Cincinnati Art Museum 953 Eden Park Drive, Walnut Hills Perhaps one of the most haunted buildings in Cincinnati, the Cincinnati Art Museum has some galleries that are spookier than others. The museum even has a self-guided ghost tour with all the creepy stops listed and the stories behind each one. Stories include Elizabeth Boott Duveneck, the wife of famous Covington painter Frank Duveneck, calling out to her husband from beyond the grave through the tomb cover he made of her; a haunted clock; and a monk who still stops at his 12th-century chapel to pray. Photo: Provided by the Cincinnati Art Museum

Art After Dark: Cubist Queens 5-9 p.m. June 30 Come hang out at Cincinnati Art Museum for a night of art, music and Cubism drag. Refine your taste in art while viewing the Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds exhibition for free while listening to music from DJ Castle. Drag performers Lady Phaedra, Penny Tration, Alexander Cameron, Quasi and Ty Erup will be taking the stage for the night. Cash bars and food for purchases will be available. No tickets or reservations are required. 5-9 p.m. June 30. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Walnut Hills. cincinnatiartmuseum.org. Photo: Provided by the Cincinnati Art Museum

Whoever said you can’t have a kick ass party at an art museum? The Cincinnati Art Museum proves that you can by continuing its tradition of planning cool events with Art After Dark. All art galleries will be open to the public along with live music from local Cincinnati favorite, Jake Speed and the Freddies. Included in the event are a cash bar, a selection of local beers from Rivertown Brewing Company and appetizers for purchase. Take a stroll through the Cincinnati Wing with one of the roving tours. Musical performances and tours take place from 6-8 p.m. So come out for art in the nighttime from 5-9 p.m. Friday. The event is free to the public and reservations are not required.

This article appears in Jan 25-31, 2012.

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