10 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (April 19-21)

Not to raise your blood pressure or anything, but there is SO much going on this weekend. Whether you're ready to hear…

By Ashley Moor

Old Street Saloon's 30th Anniversary Party
When: April 20 at 7 p.m.

Where: Old Street Saloon, Monroe

What: The 30th anniversary party of one of the oldest LGBTQ+ bars in Greater Cincinnati

Who: Old Street Saloon

Why: Celebrate this momentous occasion with some drag and drinks.
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12 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (April 12-14)

We're almost to the weekend, Cincinnati. There's plenty of fun to look forward to, including CityBeat's Best of Cincinnati event on April…

By Katie Griffith

Schedule a Tour of the Cincinnati Type and Print Museum
When: All weekend at 10 a.m., 12 p.m. or 1 p.m.

Where: Cincinnati Type and Print Museum, Price Hill

What: Tour the museum and learn about the history of printing with actual, working machinery and tools. 

Who: Cincinnati Type and Print Museum

Why: Must schedule visit. The museum just became the first non-commercial graphic arts organization to receive the William Maxwell Award from the prestigious Graphic Media Alliance in the Southern Ohio region.
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11 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (April 5-7)

The season of the packed social calendar is finally upon us, Cincinnati. The roster of great events taking place across Cincinnati this…

By Ashley Moor

Opening Reception for Jayson Musson: His History of Art at the CAC
When: April 5 from 7-9 p.m. 

Where: Contemporary Arts Center, Downtown

What: The exhibit is a fun, PBS-style take on art and art history featuring a three-channel video series written, starring and co-directed by artist Jayson Musson. 

Who: Contemporary Arts Center

Why: This opening reception will include a presentation by Musson and an afterparty at Alice.
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14 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (March 29-31)

Hoppy weekend, Cincinnati. The Easter Bunny is coming to town, along with a lot of egg hunting events. Thursday is the Cincinnati…

By Staff

Opening Day Parade
When: Thursday, March 28 at 12 p.m.

Where: parade begins on Race Street at Findlay Market and ends near Taft Theatre on 5th Street

What: The 105th Findlay Market Opening Day Parade celebrating the Cincinnati Reds 

Who: Findlay Market

Why: Nearly 130,000 people came out to watch the parade last year. Don't miss this Cincinnati tradition.
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12 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (March 1-3)

Spring is near, which means Bockfest is here. This weekend is full of season-changing hope and events. The 32nd annual Servatii Bockfest…

By Katie Griffith

32nd Annual Servatii Bockfest
When: March 1-3

Where: Over-the-Rhine's Brewery District

What: A Cincinnati tradition that celebrates spring, local brewery heritage and Bock beer.

Who: Bockfest and tons of participating venues and businesses

Why: There are events for all Bock beer enthusiasts, including the famous Bockfest parade, a run, live music and food.
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15 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Jan. 26-28)

It’s starting to finally warm up a bit, Cincinnati, from below freezing to just cold. Get yourself warmed up more with this…

By Summer Orban

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

It's almost too cold to leave the house, Cincinnati, almost. There's lots of wholesome fun to warm you up around town. Take…

By Katie Griffith

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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17 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Jan. 12-14)

Cincinnati, it's cold outside. We've selected some entertaining weekend events that are interesting enough to help you forget about the freezing gloom.…

By Katie Griffith

Louisville Loves Emo
When: Jan. 13 at 7 p.m.

Where: Madison Live!, Covington

What: Live music, emo style.

Who: Louisville Loves Emo

Why: Organizers say that audiences can expect deep cuts from all eras of emo music.
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14 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Jan. 5-7)

Happy 2024, Cincinnati. It's the first full weekend of the new year. Check out our list of things to do around Greater…

By Katie Griffith

Bengals Watch Party
When: Jan. 7 at 10 a.m.

Where: Fountain Square, Downtown

What: Tailgate party

Who: Fountain Square

Why: Who Dey.
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14 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Dec. 22-24)

Not only is the weekend right around the (freezing cold) corner, so is Christmas Day. For those who celebrate, the weekend is…

By Katie Griffith

Nights of Lights at Coney Island
When: Dec 22, 23 & 24

Where: Coney Island, Anderson Township

What: Holiday light show drive-through

Who: Coney Island

Why: Coney Island recently announced its permanent closure, so visit while you can.
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20 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Dec. 15-17)

We know you need something to do in between your sprints for holiday gift searching, Cincinnati. There's tons of festive events around…

By Katie Griffith

Cincinnati Ballet's The Nutcracker
When: Dec. 14-24

Where: Music Hall, Over-the-Rhine

What: Cincinnati Ballet's performance of The Nutcracker.

Who: Presented by Sheakley Family and Cincinnati Ballet

Why: It's a classic Cincinnati holiday tradition.
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20 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Dec. 8-10)

Look out, Cincinnati — drunken Santas will be taking over downtown this weekend. SantaCon is back for its annual party-like-a-Santa bar crawl.…

By Katie Griffith

Black Santa at the Cincinnati Museum Center
When: Dec. 10 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Cincinnati Museum Center, West End

What: A visit from Black Santa.

Who: Cincinnati Museum Center

Why: A visit with Santa is included with admission.
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20 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Dec. 1-3)

Four more weekends until Christmas, Cincinnati. The holidays are here and there are tons of festivities, markets and events to soothe your…

By Katie Griffith

FC Cincinnati Hell Is Real Watch Party
When: Dec. 2 at 3 p.m.

Where: Multiple locations around the city

What: FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew game day event and watch party

Who: FC Cincinnati

Why: The game is sold out, but find a bar to watch and support Cincinnati soccer, see FCC's website for participating venues This game is a big deal for FC Cincinnati — it's the first time in the club's history that they've made it to a conference final.
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24 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Nov. 17-19)

This weekend is going to be lit, Cincy. (And not just because recreational marijuana is soon to be legal). All the holiday…

By Katie Griffith

PNC Festival of Lights
When: Nov. 17-19

Where: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Avondale

What: Annual Festival of Lights opening weekend.

Who: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden

Why: It's the 40th annual Festival of Lights.
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18 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Nov. 10-12)

There's something going on around Cincinnati for everyone this weekend. A few local businesses are celebrating anniversaries, there are holiday markets left…

By Katie Griffith

Coney Island's Nights of Lights Opening Weekend
When: Nov. 10, 11 & 12

Where: Coney Island, Anderson

What: More than 2 million lights dancing in holiday cheer, drive-thru style. 

Who: Coney Island

Why: According to its website, Nights of Lights is the regions biggest drive-thru light display.
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24 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Nov. 3-5)

It's too cold too soon. What's new, Cincinnati? Not sweater weather. Despite the unseasonable fall freeze, we found a few — mostly…

By Katie Griffith

Cyclones World Record Night
When: Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m.  

Where: Heritage Bank Center, Downtown

What: Cincinnati Cyclones take on the Iowa Heartlanders

Who: Cincinnati Cyclones

Why: Be part of an attempt to break the world record of the most people doing the "Macarena" at once.
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23 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Oct. 27-29)

Since Halloween is on a Tuesday this year (boring), you'll have to check out all the early celebrations around Cincinnati — and…

By Katie Griffith

Trunk or Treat
When: Oct. 29 from 5-7 p.m.

Where: Land of Illusion Adventure Park, Middletown

What: Trick-or-treating.

Who: Land of Illusion Adventure Park

Why: A free Halloween event for the whole family.
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18 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Oct. 20-22)

It's spooky szn, Cincinnati. There's plenty of festive events for everyone like a National Apple Day celebration, costume contests or Ohio's largest…

By Katie Griffith

National Apple Day Festival
When: Oct. 21 from 3-11 p.m.

Where: Northwood Cider Company, Norwood

What: Celebration of National Apple Day.

Who: Northwood Cider Company and participating vendors.

Why: Apple cider. Dogs are welcome. Apple pie.
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21 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Oct. 13-15)

Spooky season is in full swing, the weather is cooperating and there are plenty of local events to celebrate the splendor of…

By Katie Griffith

Findlay Market Fall Food Fest
When: Oct. 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

Where: Findlay Market, Over-the-Rhine

What: More than 30 vendors showcasing autumnal goodies.

Who: Findlay Market merchants, vendors and farmers.

Why: Specialty eats by local vendors with a fall twist.
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21 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Oct. 6-8)

It's almost the weekend, Cincinnati. Hang in there. There's plenty to look forward to, like Gorman Heritage Farm's Sunflower Festival. As always,…

By Katie Griffith

Essex Studios' Fall Artwalk
When: Oct. 6 & 7 from 6-10 p.m.

Where: Essex Studios, Walnut Hills

What: Art show featuring resident artists and new, local artists.

Who: Members of the studio and participating artists.

Why: Artists open their studios for guests to walk through. See the process and meet the people behind the art. The studios represent all kinds of artists like screen printers, jewelers, sculptors, painters, actors and so much more.
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20 Things To Do In Cincinnati This Weekend (Sept. 22-24)

Unpack your flannels and beanies, Cincinnati, fall is near and the weather has been perfect, which makes for ideal outdoor events and…

By Katie Griffith

Loveland Oktoberfest
When: Sept. 22 & 23

Where: Downtown Loveland

What: Loveland’s third-annual Oktoberfest celebration

Who: Local vendors, musicians and artists.

Why: German fare and swag around every corner and of course, a biergarten.
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13 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Sept. 15-17)

Cincinnati has big plans this weekend. There will be beer and German wieners everywhere with the return of Oktoberfest Zinzinnati. The National…

By Katie Griffith

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
When:  Sept. 14-17

Where: 5th Street, Downtown

What: Cincinnati transforms into a Bavarian village to celebrate Oktoberfest Zinzinnati

Who: Sponsored by Samuel Adams and produced by the Cincinnati Regional Chamber

Why: German food and beer. Need we say more? Just in case further convincing is needed, there will be a “Running of the Weiners” event and a Bengals pep rally and viewing party among other Oktoberfest programming.
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15 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Aug. 25-27)

There's a lot going on in Cincinnati this weekend. A Who Dey inspired vendor market, various art exhibit openings, an Oktoberfest extravaganza…

By Katie Griffith

Who Dey Vendor Market
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Aug. 26

A Bengals-inspired market is coming to West Side Brewery to kick off football season. Unique Bengals gifts and merchandise from local artists and businesses will be offered throughout this Who Dey celebration.  
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Aug. 26 at West Side Brewery 3044 Harrison Ave., Cheviot.
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10 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Aug. 18-20)

Between a film festival, bourbon tastings, tea parties and Cuban music, there are several ways to have a rather unconventional Greater Cincinnati…

By Katie Griffith

Summermusik 2023: A Night in Havana
7:30 p.m. Aug. 19
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra presents A Night in Havana as part of its mainstage Summermusik event series. Taking place at the School of Creative and Performing Arts’ Corbett Theatre, an evening of Cuba’s rich musical traditions will feature 10-time Grammy Award winning trumpet player, Arturo Sandoval. Tickets are $20 for students and children and start at $45 for adults.
6-10 p.m. Aug. 19. Megacorp Pavilion, 101 W. 4th Street, Newport, events.thecurestartsnow.org.
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Photos: All of the Heart-Stopping Moments During Cincinnati's Red Bull Flugtag

The Red Bull Flugtag – an event that challenges teams to build a flying machine and pilot it – came to Sawyer…

By CityBeat Staff

Red Bull Flugtag on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023
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7 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (July 28-30)

This weekend, two of Cincinnati's most popular summer traditions are back: Danger Wheel and Glier's Goettafest. Spend your weekend eating a variety…

By Emily Keller

Glier’s Goettafest
5-11 p.m. July 27 and 28; noon-11 p.m. July 29 and noon-9 p.m. July 30
Come one, come all to one of the most beloved foodie events of the year: Glier’s Goettafest. Goettafest is back for another year, taking place at Newport's Festival Park at the Levee. This year, there will be eight full days of all things goetta. “From fudge to pizza, their goetta-based creations test the limits of goetta as an ingredient,” reads the event description. Don’t miss this once-a-year goetta feeding frenzy placed perfectly on the Ohio riverfront. An additional weekend will take place August 3-6. 
5-11 p.m. July 27 and 28; noon-11 p.m. July 29 and noon-9 p.m. July 30. Newport Festival Park, Riverboat Row, Newport, goetta.com.
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10 Things to Do in Cincinnati This Weekend

Music and good times will fill downtown this weekend thanks to the Cincinnati Music Festival and visits from legends Al Green and…

By Emily Keller

Cincinnati Music Festival
July 20-22
Get ready to get down at this year’s Cincinnati Music Festival, celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip hop. On Thursday, Doug E. Fresh kicks everything off, followed by Slick Rick, Big Daddy Kane and Rakim, at Andrew J Brady Music Center. On Friday, the lineup is Gerald Albright, Midnight Star, Jodeci, Jill Scott and Al Green at Paycor Stadium. And finally, on Saturday, Norman Brown takes the stage at Paycor, followed by Avery Sunshine, P-Funk Connection, Baby Face and last, but not least, Snoop Dogg. Tickets start at $60.
Thursday-Saturday, July 20-22. Andrew J Brady Music Center, 25 Race St., The Banks; Paycor Stadium, 1 Paycor Stadium, The Banks. cincymusicfestival.com.
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Micro-Wrestling at Lori's Roadhouse Was No Small Event [PHOTOS]

The wrestlers at Lori's Roadhouse in West Chester on July 13 were short in stature, but there was nothing small when it…

By CityBeat Staff

Micro-Wrestling at Lori's Roadhouse Was No Small Event [PHOTOS]
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14 Things to Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (July 14-16)

Burgers, music, community, antiquing and more are on the agenda for this upcoming weekend in Cincinnati. It's Cincinnati Burger Week, so we…

By Emily Keller

Guinness Cincinnati Celtic Festival
5-11 p.m. July 14; 12-11 p.m. July 15; 12-7 p.m. July 16
Stop by this year’s Cincinnati Celtic Festival for a fun-filled weekend of Celtic music, food, cold drinks, dancing and games. Stop in the Guinness Experience for Guinness samplings, or try out whiskey samplings that will take place throughout the weekend. Guests can jam out to performances from Celtic bands like Rocky Creek, Lost Celts, Desmond & Duff, Dulahan, Fintan, as well as local superstars the Naked Karate Girls and Doghouse. Admission is free. 
5-11 p.m. July 14; 12-11 p.m. July 15; 12-7 p.m. July 16. E. Freedom Way, The Banks. cincycelticfest.com.
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10 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (July 7-9)

Though the Swiftie storm has left Cincinnati, the city still boasts plenty of ways to entertain any sort of weekend warrior. From…

By Emily Keller

The O.F.F. Market
10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 8
This is an event for anyone who enjoys shopping from small businesses, artisans, brewers, bakers, farmers and the like. Stop by this month’s O.F.F. Market, which is a unique shopping experience bringing connection and community to Summit Park. Other than shopping local, you’ll find walking trails, playgrounds, fishing ponds, splash and nature escapes, and local bars and restaurants. Shop the day away at all the market has to offer, then have a picnic in the park or stop at a local restaurant to get a bite to eat afterwards. Admission is free.  
10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 8. Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash, facebook.com/theoffmarket.
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7 Things to Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (June 30-July 2)

Get ready, Swifties: The Queen of Pop is making her way to the Queen City this weekend. But if you weren't lucky…

By Emily Keller

Northside Rock N Roll Carnival
5:30 p.m.-Midnight June 30; 4 p.m.-Midnight July 1; 2-5 p.m. July 2
Rock around the block with the free, three-day Northside Rock N Roll Carnival. Good news for the foodies: You can jam out while you pig out at vendors like N.Y.P.D Pizza, Bridges, Las Catrinas and Streetpops. Artists include Heavy Hinges, Annie D, Tweens, Raderall, Sammy K and the Harlequins (and more). 
5:30 p.m.-Midnight June 30; 4 p.m.-Midnight July 1; 2-5 p.m. July 2. Hoffner Park, 4101 Hamilton Ave., Northside. northsiderocks.com.
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10 Things to Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (June 23-25)

Gear up for a busy weekend: Celebrate equity, unity and inclusion with Pride events across Cincinnati, including the parade and festival, afterparties,…

By Emily Keller

Cincy Pride Parade and Festival
11 a.m.-9 p.m. June 24
Kick off your morning and celebrate unity, equality and freedom with Cincy’s annual Pride parade. Cincinnati’s Pride Parade route starts at Seventh and Plum streets, goes down Vine Street past Fountain Square and ends at the Cincinnati Pride Festival at Sawyer Point & Yeatman's Cove. After the parade, bring your friends and family to the festival! Have some fun in the sun with free food, drinks, vendors and entertainment. No pets or coolers are allowed at the festival. 
11 a.m.-9 p.m. June 24. Sawyer Point, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, The Banks. cincinnatipride.org.
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