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February
American Heart Month
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. but impacts some communities disproportionately. Join efforts around the country to promote heart health in your community.
Black History Month
Click here to see a list of local Black-owned businesses to support during BHM and beyond, courtesy of The Voice of Black Cincinnati.
Dates to Know in Cincinnati: March
January 21–February 28
2025 Winter Checkout Challenge
Complete new challenges at CHPL’s 41 locations or from the comfort of your home. Open to adults ages 18 and over.
February 18–March 2
Kimberly Akimbo: A New Musical
Aronoff Center
The most Tony Award-winning show of the season. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Children under 5 will not be permitted.
February 21–March 2
The Wizard of Oz
Music Hall
The Cincinnati Ballet’s production featuring special effects and gorgeous sets and costumes. With music from Matthew Pierce performed by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Through March 2.
Tickets from $39
February 24–March 2
5th Anniversary Week
Standard Beer
Celebrate five years of Standard Beer with specialty beers all week long.
Cincinnati Chili Week
An homage to Cincinnati’s culinary staple, featuring $5–7 chili deals all week long.
Thursday
National Chili Day
Gold Star to Give Away Free Chili for a Year to 50 People on National Chili Day [citybeat.com]
Black Film Series
CHPL – Forest Park Branch, 5:30–8p
Explore films from local Black filmmakers, followed by a Q&A session.
Friday
Grand Opening
The Country Meat Co Marketplace, 11a
Black-owned grocery store in Avondale Town Center, 3539 Reading Road.
Art After Dark: Discover Together
Cincinnati Art Museum, 5–9p
Second annual event in partnership with ArtsWave Pride featuring music by DJ Queen Celine, performances by Bi-Okoto Cultural Center, short film screening of Michael Coppage’s Rainbow Box in collaboration with Pones, LGBTQ+ related scavenger hunts, docent-led tours of the collection, goods and books for sale from Roebling Books, food for purchase from Seasoned Dish, cash bars, and more.
Free admission
February Pint Nights: Sonder Brewing
Jungle Jim’s Fairfield, 5–9p
Brews at the Tasting Bar, sometimes as low as $4 a pint.
Final Friday
Pendleton Art Center, 5–9p
Explore over 200 artists in wide ranging media. Valet parking is available as well as many self-parking options.
Live Music at Japps: Burning Caravan
Japps Since 1879, 5:30–9p
Skate Practice with David Chambers
OTR CRC, 6–7p
Every last Friday of the month, January–May.
Free with CRC membership or $5 drop-in fee
Jam Band Jovi & Annie in the Water
Village Theater, 8p–midnight
$10 at the door
Saturday
WakeNSkate with DJ D Marsh
OTR CRC, 10a–2p (DJ D Marsh from 11 to 2)
Yoga at 10a
Family skate from 11a–12:30p
Adult skate from 12:30–2p
$5 drop-in, free for CRC members (skate rentals included)
Wellness & Fun Festival
Cincinnati Sports Club, 10a–2p
A day of discovery, fun, and community connection to celebrate 35 years of the Cincinnati Sports Club. Featuring local experts, family-friendly activities, and over 40 participating vendors, kids’ inflatables, and the opportunity to interact with professionals across a variety of wellness fields.
Free admission
Black Child Book Fair
Agape Love Ministries (8050 Reading Road), 10a–3p
Where children of color can find books for them written by people who look like them.
MakeHers Market
MadTree Parks and Rec, 11a–2p
Spring market to support woman-owned businesses across the region. There will be an Ascending Women Panel from 10–11 before the market.
Mardi Pardi
The Banks, 4–9p
Big Easy-style bar crawl complete with The Queen City Krewe Brass Band and food and drink specials at 12 participating bars and restaurants.
2025 Mainstrasse Mardi Gras Parade
Mainstrasse Village, 7p
Mainstrasse Pub Crawl will be immediately following the parade.
Check out the Tour de Cincinnati Shop Local Guide
Saturday and Sunday
Mittenfest
Washington Park
Craft beers from local tri-state area breweries, a DJ, tented food vendors, and other surprises.
Sunday
Mardi Gras Tasting Event
Findlay Market, 10a–4p
The Market’s first-ever Mardi Gras Tasting Event featuring festive bites and bold flavors from your favorite Market merchants.
Tickets
Ludlow Flea and Craft Fair
Bircus Brewing, 11a–5p
Handmade goods, baked goods, jewelrey, vintage items, more, while Bircus will be serving pizzas, brews, and Bloody Marys.
Free admission
SCRAPS: A Food-Centric Fundraising Event
Rhinegeist, 2–5p
Several area chefs will participate in a cook-off with surprise ingredients; the crowd sampling their dishes and voting for their favorites. Each bite is paired with a Rhinegeist beer. Presented by Our Daily Bread, a nonprofit soup kitchen and safe gathering space.
Tickets
Monday
They Changed the Game Book Signing
Joseph Beth, 7p
DAAP grads and Cincinnati locals Ariana and Matthew Broerman will discuss and sign They Changed the Game: 50 Stories and Illustrations Celebrating Creativity in Sports.
RSVP encouraged but not required
Tuesday
Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Celebration
Allyn’s Cafe, 1a–9p
A full day of Cajun flavors, festive drinks, and Bourbon Street vibes right here in Cincinnati, complete with a limited-time Mardi Gras menu, Low Country Boil with Crawfish, frozen Hurricanes, Moon Pies, and celebrity chef @foodbrushninja as the King of Mardi Gras, plus a stilt walker.
Coming Soon
Asian Cuisine Week
March 3–9
acw.asianati.com
Fish Fry Season
March 5–April 17
Most catholic churches serve some sort of Fish Fry fare on Fridays for the Lenten season, but I want to focus on the non-traditional Fish Fry—including places that host more standard Fish Fry events as well as restaurants serving up fried fish dishes on Fridays and even throughout the Lenten season. Click here for more.
Ongoing
Union Terminal Rotunda Tours
Cincinnati Museum Center
Fridays at 1:30p, 2:30p, and 3:30p
Saturdays at 11:30a, 12:30p, and 1:30p
Sundays at 12:30p, 1:30p, and 2:30p
Free
Now Showing
The Blue Angels
OMNIMAX Theater
through April 6
Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
A mother’s bravery. Her son’s legacy. “Let the world see what they did to my boy.” The heart-wrenching words spoken by Mamie Till-Mobley as she insisted upon an open casket for her 14-year-old son who was brutally murdered for whistling at a white woman in Money, Mississippi, in 1955, catalyzed the Civil Rights Movement in America.
Included in museum admission. Free for members and on Fifth Third Community Days.
through April 20
Emerge
Krohn Conservatory, 10a
Krohn’s spring show, a celebration of the New Year and the coming of spring.
through May 4
Shahzia Sikander: Collective Behavior
Cincinnati Art Museum
Internationally-renowned contemporary Pakistani-American mixed media artist. See the exhibition for free on Thursday nights from 5–8p and during Art After Dark on March 28 and April 25 from 5–9p.
Ticketed. Free for Members. Save $2 when purchasing tickets online.
through May 11
Mystery and Benevolence
Taft Museum of Art, 10a
Costumes, regalia and jewelry, and embellished ceremonial objects provide a glimpse into the enigmatic world of secret societies.
through May 18
Julia Child: A Recipe for Life
Cincinnati Museum Center, 10a
Discover the passion and perseverance that made Julia Child a culinary icon.
Free for members or included with museum admission
Sports
Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye
Heritage Bank Center
Friday at 7:35p
Hat Giveaway to first 3000 fans; $5 craft draft and seltzers, $1 popcorn, $3 cheeseburgers
NKU Norse MBB vs. Youngstown State
Trist Arena
Saturday at 1p
Senior Day
Listen: TBD
Cincinnati Bearcats WBB vs. (18) WVU
Fifth Third Arena
Saturday at 2p
Senior Day
Watch: ESPN+
NKU Norse WBB @ Oakland
Saturday at 2p
Watch: ESPN+
Cincinnati Bearcats MBB @ Houston
Saturday at 4:30p
Watch: CBS; Listen 700 WLW
Xavier Musketeers MBB vs. Creighton
Cintas Center
Saturday at 4:30p
Watch: FOX; Listen: 55 KRC
FC Cincinnati @ Philadelphia
Saturday at 7:30p
Watch: Apple TV; Listen: Fox Sports 1360
Xavier Musketeers WBB vs. Seton Hall
Cintas Center
Sunday at 2p
Senior Day
Watch: BEDN/FloCollege
Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please click on the link for more information.
New To Do
Orange & Blue Sway
An orange and blueberry vodka soda by MadTree that celebrates FC Cincinnati.
Marigold
60 W Fifth Street
Where British heritage meets Indian soul.
Reservations here
The Roosevelt Room
Rookwood Exchange (3825 Edwards Road), 6p
Seeing up beer, wine, and signature cocktails, including The Roosevelt, Speak Softly, and The Naturalist. There will also be complimentary swag.
Tupelo’s Social Club
HighGrain Brentwood
HighGrain’s fully curated, community-driven event space. Enjoy craft beer, signature cocktails, mocktails, light bites, and entertainment.
E+O Kitchen
115 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, 5:30p
E+O Kitchen, which serves up wholesome and organic ingredients with a lot of Asian influence, opened its third location.
MadTree Parks & Rec
Summit Park Blue Ash
MadTree expands its footprint with a brand new facility now open in Summit Park Blue Ash, its third location (in addition to Oakley and Alcove). Featuring small playground and rec space, family changing room, sensory room, and plenty of seating (inside and out).
Eastside Rec Center
Oakley
Cincinnati Recreation Commission’s newest facility.
West Sixth Covington Haus
100 W Sixth Street
Significant Lexington-based West Sixth Brewing expansion to NKY.
Mercantile Library
414 Walnut Street
Reopened in the historic Mercantile Building after a $5.3 million renovation.
Breadsmith Bellevue
315 Fairfield Avenue
Artisan scratch breads.
Braxton Union
8901 US 42 Hwy
Taproom and green space featuring food by Dewey’s Pizza and Graeter’s Ice Cream.
Alien Records OTR
1207 Vine Street
Buy/sell; specializing in vinyl LPs
Well Made Vintage
341 W Fourth Street
ArtWorks’ Hannan ArtPark
2429 Gilbert Avenue (Walnut Hills)
ArtWorks’ new gathering space.
Italianette Maineville
15 E Foster Maineville Road
Locations in Silverton, College Hill, and now Maineville.
Generations Vintage
4019 Hamilton Avenue
Catch-A-Fire Pizza College Hill
5920 Hamilton Avenue
Catch-A-Fire’s fourth location. Others include Blue Ash, Lebanon, and Westwood.
HighGrain Lunch Combo
Both locations (Silverton and Brentwood), 11a–2p, Monday through Friday
Get a sandwich or wrap, side, and non-alcoholic drink for $12.
ArtsWave App
One stop location for Cincinnati arts, entertainment, sports, and more.
Tickets and Registration for Future Events
Our Shop Round 5 Applications
College Hill CURC, 5846 Hamilton Avenue
College Hill CURC is looking for 3–4 experience-based businesses to join them at 5846 Hamilton Avenue for six months—completely rent free. This is your chance to test your concept, build your brand, and be part of College Hill’s small business community.
Season Passes on Sale Now
Ziegler Park Pool
Pool Season: May 10–September 7
New Member Special
Southside Strength Co, 319 Madison Avenue (Covington)
$20 for two group classes
Applications Open: Crafty Supermarket
January 15–March 1
This year’s market will take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, offering an opportunity to showcase your handmade creations to a supportive, handmade-loving community.
Artist Submissions: 10×10 Teen Art Expo (Theme: Whimsy)
Cincinnati Art Museum, deadline February 26
Artists in grades 7–12 are encouraged to submit an artwork to be featured in their upcoming 10×10 Teen Art Expo. The Expo will be April 15–20, 2025.
Applications Open: The OFF Market
through February 28
Applications for the summer 2025 season close at the end of February. Click here to apply.d
Cincy Wine Fest
Freestore Foodbank, March 6–8
Sip on wine (more than 800from around the globe) and support more than 30 local nonprofits.
Tickets
Bockfest Tasting Tour
Findlay Market, March 8, 2–3:30p
Kick off Bockfest with a historic tour of Findlay Market, including shops to Merchants all over the district. You will also hear from business owners about the city’s rich German heritage and sample their German-inspired food to fuel your celebrations all evening long
Tickets
Best Restaurants 2025
MadTree Parks & Rec, March 10, 6–8:30p
Featuring small plate samples from some of the best NEW restaurants in town, as featured in the upcoming March issue of Cincinnati Magazine, plus some Queen City favorites you know and love.
Tickets start at $50
Visions Of Us: Songs of Queer Representation
Clifton Cultural Arts Center, March 21, 7:30p
An evening of cabaret performances and raffle items to help keep our year-round pop-up choirs, and singing opportunities free for LGBTQIA+ folks and allies to come together and find joy in community.
Tickets starting at $29
Spring Break Camp
Derbyshire Stables in Camp Dennison, March 21–28
Horse riding camp for ages 8 and up.
Mama Support Group
CHPL – Main Library, March 26 and April 2, 9, 11a–12p
Three-week series for new moms to connect with each other in a safe space that facilitates community, wellness, and support. For mothers with children age one or younger. Babies and young children welcome.
Free; registration required
Silent Movies Made Musical with The Mighty Wurlitzer
Music Hall Ballroom, April 24, 7pm
Peter Pan comes to life with the magic of Music Hall’s Mighty Wurtlitzer. Experience the 1924 silent film with a live Wurlitzer performance accompanied by acclaimed organist Brett Valliant on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ.
Family friendly
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s Mainstage 2024–25 Season
Taft Theatre
Disney’s Frozen Jr (April 25–May 4)
Save the Date: 10th Annual Mimosas for Memories
Giving Voice Foundation’s annual fundraiser built on conversation and connection as well as a sense of connection and awareness in the community around Alzheimer’s Disease.
Early Bird Tickets to M4M2025 are Available from 3/4–3/24
UpSpring Benefit Bash
Great American Ball Park, April 26, 6–10p
Annual event to raise funds and build awareness for UpSpring’s vital educational and enrichment programs to elevate local children experiencing homelessness. The night will feature dinner, open bar, silent auction, live auction, raffle, and more.
Tickets
Call to Vendors: I Dos and Brews
Rhinegeist
A craft wedding experience taking place on May 18, 2025.
Apply here to participate by March 17
Summer Riding Camp Sign-Ups
Derbyshire Stables in Camp Dennison, weekly June 2–6 through August 18–22 (9a–1p)
Registration for weekly summer horseback riding camps is now available for ages 8+. In addition to riding, campers will learn about horse care, their equipment and the tasks in a barn. On Friday, friends and family are invited to an exhibition show to watch their riders show off their new skills.
5th Annual Wigs & Waffles
Rhinegeist Brewery, June 8, 10:30a–2:30p
The region’s largest drag brunch; all to benefit Greater Cincinnati LGBTQ+ causes. Your ticket includes a brunch buffet, open bar, drag show, and more.
Early bird tickets now available
22 of the Best Bakeries Across the US Right Now [nytimes.com]
BrewRiver Creole Kitchen Launches Fundraiser in Effort to Keep Doors Open [citybeat.com]
‘Bridging Back Business’ Launches in Northern Kentucky [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Cincinnati Metro Extends University Free Ride Program for UC, Cincinnati State, and Xavier Students and Staff [instagram.com]
Cincinnati Named Among the Most Arts-Vibrant Cities in the US [cincinnati.com]
Covington Distillery Wins Two Prestigious World Whiskies Awards [citybeat.com]
Kiki is Closing Its College Hill Location [citybeat.com]
Miami Meets Milford at Flamingo Drive [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Three Greater Cincinnati Restaurant and Bar Professionals Named Semi-Finalists for James Beard Awards [citybeat.com]
‘We’re Coming Back Baby.’ Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club Announces it Will Reopen After 2019 Barge Crash [citybeat.com]
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