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SATURDAY 09 MUSIC: Wilco Jeff Tweedy might want to just get an apartment in Cincinnati. He was here last year to promote his fantastic memoir, Let’s Go (So We Can Get Back). The live interview/performance event at Walnut Hills High School was one of only six dates on the book tour. Then this year Tweedy played a solo show at Music Hall’s Ballroom, which was part solo acoustic concert, part stand-up comedy set (throughout, the singer/songwriter did a running bit about how the gig was like a wedding reception due to the odd configuration of the venue). After the book and a pair of solo albums, Tweedy has reconnected with his Wilco bandmates for Ode to Joy, the group’s 11th studio album, which was released in early October. Wilco is a perennial critical darling but there seemed to be more praise than usual for Joy; Stereogum and Rolling Stone both said it was their best album in years. Wilco has played Cincinnati consistently over the past three decades, from a small club show at Ripley’s and an opening set with The Jayhawks and Victoria Williams at the Cincinnati Zoo to headlining concerts at the Aronoff Center and the Taft. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. $45-$75. Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown, tafttheatre.org. Photo: Annabel Mehran
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TUESDAY 05 ONSTAGE: Mean Girls at the Aronoff Center Wildly popular teen comedy film Mean Girls is headed to Broadway in Cincinnati at the Aronoff Center during its national tour. The musical is based on the 2004 movie, which tells the story of a clan of popular teens — dubbed "The Plastics" — who become at odds with an innocent girl that moves into their suburban Illinois town from the African savanna and attempts to take down the queen bee. The award-winning creative team behind the Mean Girls musical includes director Casey Nicholaw (Aladdin, The Book of Mormon), author Tina Fey (30 Rock), composer Jeff Richmond (30 Rock, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) and lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde). Nov. 5-17. $35-$115. Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Downtown, cincinnatiarts.org. Photo: Facebook.com/Meangirlsbway
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The Neatest Collectibles and Novelties We Could Find at Tim's Picks on Main in OTR

Tim’s Picks is a vintage/antique store that specializes in local ephemera dating back to the turn of the 20th century, all gathered…

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The Neatest Collectibles and Novelties We Could Find at Tim's Picks on Main in OTR
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Over-the-Rhine Cocktail Bar Japp's Got a Glamorous Makeover, Let's Take a Tour

Popular Over-the-Rhine cocktail bar Japp's recently received a makeover, transforming the drinking destination into a brighter, more open space while holding onto…

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Over-the-Rhine Cocktail Bar Japp's Got a Glamorous Makeover, Let's Take a Tour
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20 Over-the-Top Dessert Shops in Cincinnati For When Your Sweet Tooth Strikes

From cookie dough by the scoop to candy cocktails, ooey gooey cookies or bakeries specializing in cheesecakes, cannolis and brownies — Cincinnati…

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Donna’s Gourmet Cookies 10796 Montgomery Road, Montgomery This cookie shop serves up massive, gooey cookies in addition to pecan bars, brownies, decorated sugar cookies and more. Donna’s also caters events. Photo via Facebook/DonnasGourmetCookies
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Inside Over-the-Rhine's Losanti, a Boutique Steakhouse Overlooking Washington Park

The team behind downtown's Crown Republic Gastropub has opened a new restaurant in Over-the-Rhine. The boutique steakhouse is situated in the former…

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The team behind downtown's Crown Republic Gastropub has opened a new restaurant in Over-the-Rhine in the former Anchor-OTR space.
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SATURDAY 05 EVENT: Weekend of Fire Calling all spice lovers: Jungle Jim’s Weekend of Fire presents all things hot, from salsas and dry rubs to sauces, marinades and mustards. There will be hundreds of foods to sample as well as an Arena of Fire competition with newly imagined contests and showdowns to see who can eat (or create) the spiciest items. Bring a friend — or foe — who can handle the heat and peruse over 50 vendors, see who will win the WOFI awards, build your own extremely wicked bloody mary at the Singe Bar and get ready to burn a hole in your belly. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6. $10 adults; $2 kids. Jungle Jim’s, 5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, junglejims.com. Photo: Provided by Jungle Jim's
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FRIDAY 20 EVENT: Oktoberfest Zinzinnati Call your boss, call your friends and steam your lederhosen: Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is kicking off early this year and Mayor John Cranley has officially declared it a citywide half-day holiday. “Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is one of our most important traditions,” Cranley said in a press release. “And it’s time we recognize it as the holiday it is!” Instead of the usual 5 p.m. Friday start time, work is canceled starting at 11 a.m. and the drinking can begin. As North America’s largest Oktoberfest — second only to the Munich original — things kick off with the Gemuetlichkeit Games (beer stein races and beer barrel rolls) followed by the official Oktoberfest keg tapping at noon. The festivities continue through the weekend with bratwurst-eating contests, the “World’s Largest Chicken Dance” (taking place on all nine stages), German music and thousands of pounds of sauerkraut balls, goetta, cream puffs, bratwurst, pretzels and limburger cheese. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Second and Third streets between Walnut and Elm streets, Downtown, oktoberfestzinzinnati.com. Photo: Devin Luginbill
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The 25 Best Mexican Restaurants in Cincinnati, According to Yelp

Whether you're in the mood to go all out for Taco Tuesday or you're simply a sucker for some great chips and…

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1. Mazunte Taqueria 5207 Madison Road, Oakley “I LOVE Mazunte. No joke I drive 40 mins. to eat here without hesitation. Their elote is my favorite and comparable to elote I have had in South America. The three mixed tacos I feel are the best deal as you can get any meat you like, giving you a variety.” — Megan B. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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SATURDAY 14 MUSIC: The Raconteurs The Raconteurs play the Taft Theatre. 8 p.m. Saturday. $49-$79. 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown, tafttheatre.org. Photo: David James Swanson
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All the Photos from Second Sunday on Main's 'Sustain on Main' Event

Over-the-Rhine’s eclectic street festival returned over the weekend with a “Sustain on Main” theme. This event focused on businesses and groups who…

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All the Photos from Second Sunday on Main's 'Sustain on Main' Event
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SUNDAY 08 EVENT: Tea Dance It’s time for another Tea Dance, and this month things are getting elevated on the Rhinegeist rooftop. This LGBTQ-friendly Sunday afternoon dance party is an inclusive love fest featuring views of Over-the-Rhine and Mount Adams; music from Gabriela G9 and Jacoby; and beer, wine and cocktails for purchase. 4-7 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Rhinegeist, 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, facebook.com/teadancecinci. Photo: Brittany Thornton
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The 28 Hottest New Restaurants and Bars to Open in Cincinnati This Year

It's no secret that the Queen City's restaurant and bar scene is popping off. From rooftop patios that resemble a treehouse to…

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Lost & Found OTR 22 E. 14th St., Over-the-Rhine Over-the-Rhine's newest cocktail bar is a funky, community-driven gathering space with an inventive drink menu, small bites inside of a creative, art-filled environment. Co-owners Steven Clement and Camilo Otalora are the masterminds behind the bar, with the goal to create a space where guests can feel welcome and inspired. Work from local artists fill the walls from room to room. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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FRIDAY 23 EVENT: Germania Society Oktoberfest Don’t let the name confuse you: this year’s Oktoberfest party is actually kicking off in late August. The Germania Society boasts that their 49th-annual Oktoberfest is the most authentic in Cincinnati (or Zinzinnati if you’re really getting in the Deutsch mood). They have live German music and dancing, games for kids, plenty of food — including sauerkraut balls, Oktoberfest chicken, curry wurst and limburger cheese sandwiches — and, of course, a wide variety of bier, wein and schnapps. Prost! 6 p.m.-midnight Friday; 2 p.m.-midnight Saturday; noon-8 p.m. Sunday. $5; free 12 and under. Germania Park, 3529 West Kemper Road, Pleasant Run, germaniasociety.com/oktoberfest. Photo: Masskrugstemmen Stein-Holding Competition // Germania Society PR
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FRIDAY 16 EVENT: Cincinnati Celtic Festival Celebrate your Celtic heritage at this three-day event — or celebrate somebody else’s because traditional fare and live entertainment are open to people of all ancestry. (According to the fest, the Celtic nations are Brittany, Cornwall, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man.) Think you’ve got knobby knees? Try your hand — er, knees — at the Knobbiest Knees contest, which is just one of nine wacky contests alongside the Tallest Tale and Haggis Toss. Other highlights include a dart tournament, a Scottish and Irish whiskey tasting tent and a Highland Dancing competition. Expect traditional dishes including Scotch eggs, fish and chips, shepherd’s pie and corned beef and cabbage, with Irish beer to wash it all down. There will also be Irish and Celtic bands onstage throughout the weekend. 5-11 p.m. Friday; noon-11 p.m. Saturday; noon-9 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. The Banks, Downtown, cincycelticfest.com. Photo: Cincinnati Celtic Festival Facebook
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Inside OTR's Goose & Elder, Chef Jose Salazar's Laid-Back Take on American Comfort Food

Goose & Elder is local chef and restaurateur Jose Salazar's most recent venture. The eatery/bar is located across from historic Findlay Market…

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The exterior of Goose & Elder, across from Findlay Market
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Everyone We Saw at This Year's Danger Wheel Race in Pendleton

Danger Wheel — the downhill Big Wheel race for grown-ups with a mini death wish — returned to Pendleton July 27. Doubling…

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Everyone We Saw at This Year's Danger Wheel Race in Pendleton
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27 Times National Publications Showed Some Love to the Queen City

It seems as though the rest of the country is beginning to catch on to what makes the Queen City so great.…

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Findlay Market 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine "Since 1852, merchants in Findlay Market have been selling farm-fresh produce, meats (including a local haggis-like creation called goetta) and cheeses to Cincinnatians. In the summer, the indoor market expands outside and welcomes musicians, performers and special events to the mix." — Paula Froelich for Newsweek Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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21 Cincinnati Restaurants with Gorgeous Scenic Views

It’s easy to forget just how beautiful Cincinnati is. From floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the skyline to eateries nestled right on along river,…

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Incline Public House 2601 W. Eighth St., Price Hill With a 1,400-square-foot deck for soaking in vistas and cocktails, this eatery boasts some spectacular views of the Queen City. The Incline Public House’s name is derived from the actual Cincinnati Incline that existed there from the late 1800s to the 1940s. Their upscale twist on pub food features sandwiches, salads, epicurean appetizers and a slew of craft cocktails and draft beers. Build your own pizza with toppings ranging from pepperoni and prosciutto to fried egg and oven-roasted tomato. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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22 New Cincinnati Bars You Should Be Drinking at This Summer

From breweries to retro cocktail bars and laid-back neighborhood spots, it appears the Queen City has been rather busy opening a multitude…

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Yonder 621 Main St., Second Floor, Covington Inspired by owners Chris and Tess Burns' love of Kentucky State Parks, this bar concept by the folks behind Covington's Commonwealth Bistro features a chic treehouse-esque rooftop bar with a small rotating menu and craft cocktails. The bar menu features a variety of both alcoholic and spirit-free cocktails, like the High Lonesome, a cold brew coffee-based drink with sarsaparilla-hickory syrup, almond milk and mint. Co-owner Tess is a non-drinker and wanted a mocktail list “that was just as long as the cocktail list.” The breezy, plant-filled bar holds approximately 30 guests and features cozy, communal bench seating, hanging rattan chairs and five seats along the bar. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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Inside Play Library's New Main Street Storefront in OTR

On June 9, nonprofit Play Library — which loans out and houses toys, board games and more fun — opened the doors…

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Inside Play Library's New Main Street Storefront in OTR
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SATURDAY 22 EVENT: Cincinnati Pride Parade and Festival Join in celebrating the LGBTQ community during this day of family-friendly fun. There will be food, drinks, vendors, entertainment and nothing but good vibes to go around, so come being unapologetically, authentically you. The parade steps off at 11 a.m. with a route that winds from the intersection of Seventh Street and Central Avenue to The Banks and Freedom Way, ending at Sawyer Point, with the festival immediately following at noon. The fest will feature headline performances from Ty Herndon, Peppermint, Kiiara, Nina West and Todrick Hall. See more about Pride and associated events on page 11. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday. Free. Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Downtown, cincinnatipride.org. Photo: Ty Wesselkamper
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23 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Week (June 12-18)
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Everyone We Saw at Second Sunday on Main's 'Pride on Main' Party

Over-the-Rhine's eclectic monthly street festival Second Sunday on Main celebrated Pride in June with its standard collection of artisan vendors, food trucks,…

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Everyone We Saw at Second Sunday on Main's 'Pride on Main' Party
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All The Photos From Bakersfield's 8th Anniversary OTR Block Party

OTR taqueria Bakersfield celebrated its eighth anniversary with a big ol' birthday party in the parking lot at 12th and Vine streets.…

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All The Photos From Bakersfield's 8th Anniversary OTR Block Party
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Everything We Saw at Friday's 2019 Bockfest Parade in Over-the-Rhine

In the late 19th century, Cincinnati was the country’s third-largest beer producer and the citizens drank enough beer for every man, woman…

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Everything We Saw at Friday's 2019 Bockfest Parade in Over-the-Rhine
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All the Ways to Celebrate Valentine's Day in the Queen City

Valentine's Day is here once again, and the Queen City is feelin' the love. We've gathered a list of events going on…

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Cupid’s Undie Run — Cincinnati Noon-4 p.m. Feb. 9. $45-$50. Mount Adams Pavilion, 949 Pavilion St., Mount Adams During this event, there will be a “brief” mile-ish run to find a cure for neurofibromatosis (NF), a genetic tumor disorder that can affect 1 in every 3,000 births. The dress code encourages wearing nothing but undies for the run, but it’s not required. Photo via Facebook.com/CupidsUndieRunEventPage
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Inside Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom Located Near Findlay Market

Starting Nov. 15, Cincinnati’s brew enthusiasts will have yet another option for social sipping: the Samuel Adams Cincinnati Tap Room in Over-the-Rhine, located across…

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Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom 1727 Logan St., Over-the-Rhine There’s no need to truck over to Boston for fresh Sam Adams. This taproom — across from the Samuel Adams Cincinnati Brewery — features indoor and outdoor space, spans nearly 9,000 square feet and offers an array of unique beers brewed both onsite and across the street. These include fan favorites like the Cincy-inspired 513, Boston Lager and Summer Ale. “We’ve been dreaming of opening a taproom in the neighborhood since we purchased the brewery 21 years ago, so we could share our beers with local drinkers,” says Samuel Adams founder Jim Koch. “Cincinnati is my hometown with such a rich brewing history and I’ve seen our city blossom as a craft beer mecca that is home to some of the finest breweries and taprooms in the country.” What to try: Coffee Pale Ale, a taproom exclusive that’ll perk you right up. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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These 23 Restaurants and Bars are New or Coming Soon to Cincinnati

Cincinnati's city center is an ever-expanding hub for foodies and nightlife enthusiasts. Here are some of the places that are opening soon…

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Rich’s Proper Food & Drink 701 Madison Ave., Covington This bar and restaurant operates out of the more than 100-year-old building formerly occupied by Rich's Gruen Watches, a high-end jewelry store. The bar’s menu includes wine, beer, cocktails and spirits, with a special emphasis placed on bourbon. The kitchen provides food with a twist on Southern fare with Creole and Kentucky influences. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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30 Date Ideas Under $30 For the Fiscally Responsible Romantic Cincinnatian

According to the great Jennifer Lopez, “love don’t cost a thing,” but a romantic evening out on the town can get expensive…

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Partake in Some Friendly Competition at Arcade Legacy: Bar Edition Free to play as long as you buy something to eat or drink Arcade Legacy: Bar Edition is a gamer's paradise, whether you’re into vintage arcade and pinball machines or Sega Genesis. And even if you aren’t, the glowing screens and gentle ping of the machines is a perfect backdrop for a playful date night — especially if you and your beau go head to head in a digital battle to the death. Mondays are Fight Nights for serious players, and the bar hosts monthly pinball tournaments if you want to go analog. In addition to games, the bar serves craft beer, cocktails, nachos and crazy hot dog creations (even vegetarian ones). 3929 Spring Grove Ave., Northside Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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All The Damn Good Pizzas You Can Eat For Dirt Cheap During Cincinnati Pizza Week (Nov. 5-11)

Pizza Week is right around the corner — Nov. 5-11 to be precise — and that's some great news for pizza lovers,…

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The Gruff 129 E. Second St., Covington 12? Smoked Brisket Pizza: Olive oil, smoked brisket, pickled jalapeños, red onion, smoked cheddar, mozzarella, drizzled with cilantro sauce and smoky barbecue sauce Photo: Provided
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FRIDAY 02 MUSIC: Radio Artifact’s One-Year Anniversary Party One year ago, online radio station Radio Artifact was launched by Northside brewery/music venue Urban Artifact, featuring unique, community-minded programming that, like the bookings at Urban Artifact, is heavy on music created by locals. Since its launch, the station has joined the Cincinnati Public Radio family, becoming part of the organization’s digital radio platform (you can find it on the HD2 station of 91.7 FM, making it a sister channel of WVXU). This weekend, the venue is hosting a birthday celebration for Radio Artifact featuring many of the on-air personalities from the channel. The show hosts will chat onstage about their different programs and, since many of the hosts are also musicians, the musical entertainment for the night will be provided by local bands that include Radio Artifact DJs among their members. The music lineup includes performances from Go Go Buffalo, The Phasmids, Phasmonaut, Venicia & the Shadow People, Hot Diggity Daffodil and Fitz Pape, who hosts the Ambient and Drone music program The Hum every Wednesday at 10 p.m. Listen to Radio Artifact online at radioartifact.com. 8 p.m. Friday. Free. Urban Artifact, 1660 Blue Rock St., Northside, artifactbeer.com.
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