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SATURDAY 15 EVENT: Cupid’s Undie Run Cupid’s Undie Run for charity returns to Cincinnati — and it’s exactly what it sounds like: Strip down to your skivvies to raise funds and awareness to fight neurofibromatosis. According to Cupid’s Charity (the nonprofit that hosts the run), “NF is a rare genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body and may lead to blindness, deafness, bone abnormalities, disfigurement, learning disabilities, disabling pain, and cancer. NF affects 1 in every 3,000 births across all populations, ethnicities, and genders equally.” The idea behind the pants-less and pantied run is because those with NF cannot hide their disease or tumors, so runners who want to support the mission of finding a cure can bare all, too. One hundred percent of the net proceeds go to NF research via the Children’s Tumor Foundation. There will be a pre-party at Galla Park starting at noon and the mile-long race starts at 2 p.m. Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. $40. Galla Park, 175 Joe Nuxhall Way, The Banks, cupids.org. Photo via Facebook.com/CupidsUndieRunEventPage
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FRIDAY 07 EVENT: Bockfest Sausage Queen Prelims at Mecklenburg Gardens The 28th-annual Bockfest — an annual celebration of spring, bock beer and the city’s brewing heritage — takes over downtown and Over-the-Rhine Feb. 28-March 1 with a plethora of activities, starting with a parade that steps off from downtown’s Arnold’s Bar & Grill. Each year, the gender-neutral Bockfest Sausage Queen has the honor of leading the Bockfest parade — along with some guys dressed like monks walking with a goat pulling a keg of bock beer — carrying a symbolic tray of bockwurst. In the weeks leading up to the Bockfest festival, there is a series of Bockfest Sausage Queen preliminary competitions. And the third preliminary competition will be held at Mecklenburg Gardens Friday (get sign-up details online). There are three rounds — a Q&A, sausage tray modeling and a talent portion — during which potential Queens are judged on their personality, presence and talent. The winners of the Sausage Queen preliminary rounds will compete in the finals on Feb. 29 at Bockfest Hall to see who will be crowned the Sausage Queen (and Beard Baron — we have one of those, too; it’s a guy or gal with the best facial hair) to lead the 2021 parade. 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7. Free admission. Mecklenburg Gardens, 302 E. University Ave., Corryville, bockfest.com. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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FRIDAY 31 EVENT: MOVE at Rhinegeist Normally when drinking beer at a local taproom, you’re not going to see a ton of movement among your fellow patrons, outside of glasses being lifted to mouths and maybe a few people milling about. But at Rhinegeist’s MOVE, the movement will be almost nonstop… and graceful. The annual event — first held at Rhinegeist in 2018 — features aerial acrobats from the Cincinnati Circus Company and dancers from local troupes like the QKIDZ Dance Team, the Exhale Dance Tribe and the University of Cincinnati Dance Team. It’s free to attend but Rhinegeist is donating a portion of its proceeds from taproom sales to its event partner Mission2Move, a Cincinnati organization that promotes wellness and stress-reduction through physical movement and self-awareness. The program works with students in Cincinnati Public Schools to help teach them mindfulness and coping mechanisms. 6-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31. Free admission. Rhinegeist, 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, rhinegeist.com. Photo: Provided by Rhinegeist
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SATURDAY 18 EVENT: Onesie Bar Crawl If New Year’s Eve was for dressing to the nines in glitter and Roaring Twenties party favors, then what is Jan. 18 for? Decking out in pseudo-pajamas and rolling up to Over-the-Rhine destinations for “the comfiest party of the year,” apparently. Dress in your coziest onesie and enjoy drink and food specials at bars like 16-Bit Bar+Arcade, Holiday Spirits, MOTR Pub, Mr. Pitiful’s and more. 4 p.m.- midnight Saturday, Jan. 18. Free with promo code; follow event instructions. Check in at Below Zero Lounge, 1120 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine, facebook.com/crawlwithus. Photo: Facebook.com/crawlwithus
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Arts & Culture

Everyone We Saw at the 12th-Annual Cincinnati SantaCon

The annual hibernal holiday pub crawl (or horror show, depending on whether or not you appreciate 10,000 drunk Santas on the streets)…

By CityBeat Staff

Everyone We Saw at the 12th-Annual Cincinnati SantaCon
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Arts & Culture

The Most Festive Things To Do in Cincinnati This Holiday Season

The holidays are among us and the Queen City has plenty to do to get in the spirit. From ice skating and…

By CityBeat Staff

Zapf's Christmas Display in North College Hill Every Christmas, a slice of suburban North College Hill becomes awash in a glorious twinkling, festive glow. Zapf’s Christmas Display has been lighting up the neighborhood since 1970, originally created by Bill "Santa Z" Zapf. After Bill died in 2008, his son — who has the same name — kept the tradition alive. Roll up to 2032 Galbraith Road and you’ll be greeted by an an array of illuminated figures: reindeer, cheery snowmen, suited-up Santas and candy canes. Twinkling lights pepper trees and line the house’s borders; even an iteration of A Christmas Story’s infamous leg lamp glows in a window. 2032 Galbraith Road, North College Hill Photo via Facebook.com/ZapfsChristmasDisplay
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SUNDAY 24 MUSIC: Cincinnati Entertainment Awards The 22nd annual Cincinnati Entertainment Awards at Memorial Hall is a Grammy-style show for the Cincinnati music scene. 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 24. $20-$25. Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. cincinnatientertainmentawards.com. Photo: Chuck Loftice
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SATURDAY 19 EVENT: The City Flea The City Flea’s last regular market of the year takes over Washington Park on Saturday. Whether your closet is looking a little sparse or you are in the mood for some artisan eats, The City Flea has something for you. There will be vendors — local artists, vintage collectors, apothecary shops, plant outposts and more — catering to kids, adults and pets. 10 a.m-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. Free admission. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, thecityflea.com. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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MONDAY 14 EVENT: Cincinnati Taco Week Taco Tuesday is taking over the whole dang week during CityBeat’s Cincinnati Taco Week, seven days of $2 tacos from area eateries and taquerias including Agave & Rye, B&A Street Kitchen, Frida 602, Lalo, Los Potrillos, Lucius Q, Taqueria Mercado and more. Each location will be serving a special (or several special) Taco Week tacos. These creative and/or classic options will frequently be complemented by an el Jimador tequila special. Check with each restaurant and make sure to print out a Taco Week passport; get your passport stamped at three or more restaurants and you’ll be entered to win a contest. Guests must purchase three or more tacos. Oct. 14-20. Get more info at cincytacoweek.com. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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SATURDAY 07 EVENT: Ohio Renaissance Festival Maidens, mages and minstrels take heed: 16th century England returns to Waynesville, Ohio for adventure, merriment, craftsmen and giant turkey legs during the Ohio Renaissance Festival. The historically recreated Elizabethan village covers 30 acres with daily stage shows (dueling swordsmen, rowdy pirates and jousters); a Medieval marketplace with glassblowers, blacksmiths and leather experts; rides powered by humans; and Renaissance-style fair food ranging from bread bowls and mead to steak on a stick. Themed weekends continue with Time Travelers Weekend (free TARDIS parking) Sept. 7 and 8. Through Oct. 27. $23 adults; $21 seniors; $9.50 children; free 5 and under. 10542 E. State Route 73, Waynesville, renfestival.com. Photo: Checkmate Photography
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SATURDAY 03 EVENT: Ohio River Paddlefest If it floats your boat, come down to the nation’s largest paddling celebration. Now in its 18th year, the Ohio River Paddlefest is a nine-mile paddle on the Ohio River past downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. The river will be closed to other traffic during this time. Paddlers can also sign up for the 4.2 mile Race to the Roebling. After the race, head to the Finish Line Festival and Conservation Expo with music, local beer, food trucks and info on protecting natural resources. All proceeds from the event will go toward Adventure Crew teens, an organization that helps connect city teens with nature. Rental boats may be available. 6 a.m. parking starts; 7 a.m. race; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Finish Line Festival. Tickets start at $55 for adults and $25 ages 4-17. Schmidt Recreation Complex, 2944 Humbert Ave., East End. Photo: Brynn Weller Photography
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SATURDAY 27 EVENT: Dangerwheel Make like Evel Knievel and hop on an adult big wheel for this tournament-style downhill race in Pendleton. Doubling in size from the 2018 competition, Danger Wheel will now invite 128 three-person teams to compete in an obstacle course built into Pendleton’s urban core. Race teams consist of three — one driver and two to supply said driver with a running start. Held rain or shine, drivers from each team will go head-to-head down a two-block course that will change throughout the day. Each will compete for the coveted title of “Danger Champion.” Even if you discover your standard driving skills are not transferable and find yourself wiping out a lot, don’t worry: All racers are guaranteed at least two races thanks to the losers’ bracket. Local brewers and food trucks will also be lining the block to provide interested spectators with nourishment and alcohol. All proceeds go toward beautification projects in Pendleton. The first races start at 2 p.m. Noon-11 p.m. Saturday. $100 to race; free to watch. The starting line is at 378 E. 12th St., Pendleton. Photo: Provided by AGAR
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SATURDAY 20 EVENT: City Flea at Washington Park 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine The City Flea takes place this Saturday in Over-the-Rhine where hundreds of vendors will gather at Washington Park to create an urban flea market that lets you meet a myriad of Cincinnati artisans and makers. Shop their wares ranging from art, and vintage finds to jewelry, ceramics, plants, fancy foods and more. Experience it all in one place while supporting small and local businesses. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Free admission, thecityflea.com Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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FRIDAY 31 MUSIC: Bunbury Music Festival Founded by veteran Cincinnati promoter Bill Donabedian, the Bunbury Music Festival began drawing thousands of music fans from across the region in 2012 with early lineups that included bands like Weezer, Death Cab for Cutie and The National. In 2014, Columbus, Ohio’s PromoWest Productions took over, helping further cement the riverfront festival’s status as one of the region’s marquee Alternative-to-mainstream music events with bookings like The Black Keys, The Killers, Muse, Jack White, The Avett Brothers, Tom Petty, Snoop Dogg and Post Malone. Returning to Cincinnati’s riverfront May 31-June 2, this year’s Bunbury is the first since PromoWest was acquired by huge global promotions company AEG and the first since PromoWest announced it would be building a new concert facility across the Ohio River in Newport. Bunbury 2019 will feature headlining acts like Fall Out Boy (who also performed at 2014’s fest), The 1975 (which played a sold-out Cincinnati show at PNC Pavilion earlier in May), Greta Van Fleet, Girl Talk and Run the Jewels. There is also a pair of popular ’90s bands who’ve carried on after losing their lead singers to accidental drug overdoses — Stone Temple Pilots and Sublime with Rome. Undercard options include Clutch, Joywave, Flora Cash, Jukebox the Ghost, Great Good Fine OK, Tropidelic and Reignwolf. Representing the Cincinnati music scene at this year’s Bunbury are Trauma Illinois, Young Heirlooms, Jack Burton Overdrive and Hip Hop ensemble Triiibe. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 1:30 p.m. $79 (for single day); $189 (for three-day passes); VIP packages also available. Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Downtown, bunburyfestival.com. Photo: Brittany Thornton
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Legends Hosts a Five-Day Music Event During a Turbulent Time for the Bar and Venue

By Logan Turner

Legends Bar and Venue is looking to relocate to a new space this year.

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By Logan Turner

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