in partnership with
and heard every Friday on the Weekend Rundown with JonJon and Friends on
Tour de Cincinnati does the research for fun things to do around the city so you don’t have to! Check out the list below for goings on ranging from markets and live music, to brewery fun and food events. Events are subject to change or cancellation. Be sure to click on their respective links for more information.
Categories listed below include:
- Weekend Rundown
- Sporting Events
- Ongoing Events
- Tickets and Registration for Future Events
- New To Do
- Local news Roundup
You can also listen to the Weekend Rundown with JonJon on Kiss107 every Friday. If you are unable to tune in on the radio, you can listen to Kiss on the iHeartRadio app or you can listen live here.
[If a link is broken, feel free to reach out for information.]
Dates to Know in Cincinnati: February 2026
February 1–28
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.
February 23–March 1
Cincinnati Chili Week
3rd annual homage to Cincinnati’s culinary staple, featuring $5–7 chili deals all week long.
Collaboration Week 3: Pata Roja
Wayfarer Tavern Pizza
Remaining weeks:
Week 4 (March 2–8): Carmelo’s
Week 5 (March 9–15): The Aperture
Week 6 (March 16–22): The Pickled Pig
Fish Fry Season in Cincinnati 2026
Thursday
Bricks & Beer
Music Hall
Cincinnati Music Hall history and hops, complete with a one-hour tour. In partnership with Rhinegeist.
21+
Friday
St. Catharine Fish Fry
West Side Brewing, 3–9p
St. Catharine Athletics hosts a Fish Fry at the brewery in Westwood, serving up fish sandwiches, fish tacos, fries, and macaroni and cheese.
Art After Dark: Love & Belonging
Cincinnati Art Museum, 5–9p
CAM and ArtsWave’s Pride and Young Professionals affinity groups are hosting an evening of dancing to music from DJ K. Chantà, creating a collaborative mural with Not Your Average Paint & Sip, and taking self-guided tours of artworks that celebrate love and belonging, curated through a queer lens. (You might even find “pop-up” artwork displays, on view this night only!) There will also be cash bars, food for purchase from the Terrace Café and Carl’s Deli, and free admission to otherwise ticketed exhibitions. (Note: What, Me Worry? The Art and Humor of MAD Magazine ends March 1, so this is one of your final opportunities to see it)
Free admission
Rumble at Rhinegeist 2
Rhinegeist Taproom, 7:30–10p
Witness some of the best talent from the independent professional wrestling circuit, from the creators of Pro Wrestling Ventures Warrior Wrestling.
21+; tickets
Winter in Cincinnati
Friday–Sunday
Cincinnati Home + Garden Show
Cincinnati Convention Center
Two-weekend show with several new features, a new charitable partnership with the Cincinnati Nature Center, and 350+ home improvement, kitchen and bath, outdoor living, landscaping and gardening experts.
Waived Adoption Fees
Cincy Animal CARE
Lonely Hearts Club adoption promotion is for the dogs and cats still waiting for their perfect match after My Furry Valentine weekend. Fees are waived for dogs and cats 6 months and older and Hamilton County residents adopting dogs will still pay the county license fee ($19.75) and $5 service fee is not waived.
Saturday
Parking Lot Sale
3378 Erie Avenue, 9a–2p
Everything must go: former restaurant and bar items, including glassware, TV monitors, decor, furniture, bar items, equipment, and more. Cash preferred; first come, first served.
Apres Ski
Streetside Brewery
Drink specials, hot tubs, and music by DJ Cherry Bomb.
Bellevue Winter Carnival
Bellevue, 11a–2p
FREE family fun, including free games and prizes, seasonal activities, and complimentary popcorn with the Bellevue Police Department; chili from the Bellevue Restaurant Chili Cook-Off will be available for purchase in cups and flight options; and Read Ready Bellevue launch, an early reading initiative.
COYP Bacchanal: FUTUREGLOW
1212 (1212 Jackson Street), 8p
Immersive futurism fashion show, live performances, interactive art experiences, DJ, and raffle. Benefiting Cincinnati Opera’s 2026 Summer Music Festival.
21+; tickets
Sunday
Weekly Sunday Drag Brunch
Bloom OTR, 11a–1:30p
Hosted by Jessica Dimon
18+; tickets
Cultural Traditions & Artistic Voices Artist Talk
Studio San Giuseppe Gallery (MSJ), 2–4p
Creative Asian Society’s extended exhibition highlighting artistic influences, traditions, and innovations in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Free admission
Queer Soup Night
Roebling Books Newport, 6p
All-you-can-eat soup, performances, queer lit, beverages, and raffle prizes.
$10 suggested donation supporting Skate Downtown Cincy
Sports
FC Cincinnati vs. O&M FC
TQL Stadium, 7p
CONCACAF Champions Cup
Watch: FS2; Listen: Fox Sports 1360
Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye
Heritage Bank Center
Wednesday at 7:30p
$2 beers
UC Women’s Basketball vs. #11 TCU
Fifth Third Arena
Wednesday at 6:30p
Last regular season home game
Watch: ESPN+; Listen: FOX 1360
Xavier Men’s Basketball vs. Georgetown
Cintas Center
Saturday at 1:30p
Watch: TNT and truTV; Listen: 55KRC
UC Men’s Basketball vs. Oklahoma State
Fifth Third Arena
Saturday at 2p
Watch: CBS Sports; Listen: 700 WLW
FC Cincinnati @ Minnesota
Saturday at 4:30p
Watch: Apple TV; Listen: Fox Sports 1360
Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Kalamazoo Wings
Heritage Bank Center
Saturday at 7:30p
Cincinnati 3-Ways Night
Xavier Women’s Basketball vs. Creighton
Cintas Center
Sunday at 1p
Senior Day (final regular season home game)
Watch: ESPN+
All college sporting events listed are Division I home games only. Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please click on the link for more information.
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 admission
Wild Rescue
OMNIMAX
Runtime: ~45 minutes
through February 28
2026 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.
through March 1
What, Me Worry? The Art and Humor of MAD Magazine
Cincinnati Art Museum
The unforgettable art and satire of MAD, from its start in 1952 as a popular humor comic book to its evolution into a beloved magazine.
Tickets
Winter Discount Days
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Discounted admission courtesy of US Bank, with tickets for as little as $9 for adults and $6 for children on select days. Learn more about the winter-hardy animals at the Zoo and the natural adaptations that prepare them for the cold.
through March 8
Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Musical
The Children’s Theatre at Emery Theater, 7p
Featuring original illustrations and animations by Jeff Kinney, author and illustrator of the beloved children’s book series. Recommended for ages 4+. Runtime: 60 minutes.
Tickets
Illustrated Memoir Project
Contemporary Arts Center
The Illustrated Memoir Project positions immigrant and refugee youth as the authors of their own stories and provides a platform on which they can share their lived experience and unique ways of knowing the world.
through March 18
Cultural Traditions & Artistic Voices
Studio San Giuseppe Gallery (MSJ)
Creative Asian Society’s extended exhibition highlighting artistic influences, traditions, and innovations in the Greater Cincinnati area. January 20–March 18
Free admission
through April 12
Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away.
Cincinnati Museum Center, 10a
An exhibition the world needs you to see. Be a witness.
Through this daunting selection of more than 500 original artifacts from the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in Poland, as well as more than 20 institutions and museums all over the world, Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away. portrays the complex reality of the notorious camp while sharing firsthand stories from those who survived, and those who perished.
Tickets
through May 17
Rembrandt: Masterpieces in Black and White
Taft Museum of Art
For the first time in 27 years, Rembrandt House Museum shares major collection of etchings with U.S. audience, showcasing complete range of artist’s prints and centuries-long impact.
Tickets and Registration for Future Events
The Wiz
Aronoff Center, March 3–15
Broadway in Cincinnati’s production of the Tony® Award-winning Best Musical in an all-new Broadway tour—the first one in 40 years.
Tickets
Cincy Wine Fest
First Financial Convention Center, March 5–7
Sip on wine (more than 800from around the globe) and support more than 30 local nonprofits.
Tickets
Othello
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, March 6–29
Click here for the 2025–26 season schedule
Women Doing a World of Good: An Afternoon with Elizabeth Smart
Memorial Hall, March 7, 11a–4p
Junior League of Cincinnati’s spring fundraiser, featuring a keynote by Elizabeth Smart, luncheon, exclusive VIP reception and book signing, Community Resource Fair, raffle prizes, and more.
Tickets
10th Annual Rock N Revival for the Cure
Southgate House Revival, March 7, 2p
Charity concert benefiting the John & Julie Cancer Foundation, raising money for Glioblastoma and cancer research.
All ages; tickets
Pones Presents: Eunoia
Contemporary Arts Center, March 7 (7p) and 8 (2p)
An evening-length mixed bill performance designed to foster community, celebrate artistic innovation, and support their ongoing mission. Tickets include performances, live music, Photo Booth, auction items, treats, and cash bar.
Tickets
Red Door String Quartet
Westwood United Methodist Church, March 8, 4–5:30p
Westwood Works presents a Westwood Tiny Concert Series featuring musicians from the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
Tickets are free and RSVP is requested but not required
Cincinnati Magazine’s Best Restaurants Event
Newport Car Barn, March 9, 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
Harry’s Disco
Spruce Walnut Hills, March 13, 1–6p
Day of drinks, dancing, and all things Harry Styles. Goodie bags and cocktails included in each ticket purchase.
Bricks & Beer
Music Hall, March 19
Cincinnati Music Hall history and hops, complete with a one-hour tour. In partnership with Rhinegeist.
21+
Cincinnati Ballet’s Family Series: Pinocchio
Aronoff Center, April 16–19
One-hour, narrated ballet featuring Cincinnati Ballet Second Company: CB2 dancers and young performers. Arrive early for free lobby games, crafts, photos, and more.
DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon Jr.
The Emery Theater, April 17–May 3
Stage adaptation of one of DreamWorks’ most legendary films.
60-minute runtime
SCRAPS: A Food-Centric Fundraising Event
Rhinegeist, April 19, 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 (early bird pricing through March 15)
Vintage Market Days of Dayton-Cincinnati
Greene County Fairgrounds, April 24–26
Tickets
Calling All Artisans
ArtsConnect Artisan Fair (May 16)
They’re looking for blacksmiths, candle makers, woodworkers, jelly and jam makers, potters, and artisans of all kinds for the Springfield Twp Artisan Fair, a juried event featuring art, live music, food, beer, and demos on May 16, 2026.
Apply here
OMNIMAX® Dinner Dates
Cincinnati Museum Center, 6:30p
July 17: Ohio: Wild at Heart
November 20: T.Rex
CMC’s take on an immersive “dinner and a date,” complete with a themed three-course menu (guiding you with the tools and skills to cook through it together). Registration includes cooking demonstration and OMNIMAX® screening.
21+
New To Do
Dice on Draft
20 E 5th Street, Covington
Over 200 board games to play alongside a full-service cocktail bar
Indigo Hippo Hamilton (1224 Schuler Avenue)
12–6p (Fri–Sun)
Indigo Hippo is a Creative Reuse Center (think arts supply thrift store) and arts programming non-profit located in OTR. They aim to make creativity accessible to everyone by offering creative materials at pay-what-you-can pricing and through various community-based arts programs. They are expanding to a creative space in the Tide Pool Art Center in Hamilton.
Allez Bakery
6012 Madison Road (Madisonville)
Tues–Sat, 8a–3p
2026 James Beard Nominees Announced [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Can Cincinnati Become a Blue Zone? [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Despite the Elephant Stampede, Cincinnati’s First Mardi Gras Was Deemed a Success [cincinnatimagazine.com]
FC Cincinnati Debuts New Stadium Eats, Jerseys Designed in Seven Hills Theme [citybeat.com]
How to Celebrate Lunar New Year in Cincinnati [citybeat.com] [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Iconic Greater Cincinnati Restaurants & Bars Every Visitor Needs to Try [citybeat.com]
Mita’s Named One of the 39 Best Restaurants in America by USA Today [cincinnati.com]
Popular Covington Ice Cream Walk-up Window Upgrades to Full-service Shop [citybeat.com]
Regional Coffee Chain Moves Downtown Location Inside the CAC [citybeat.com]
This UC Student Organization is Making Fashion Accessible for All [cincinnatimagazine.com]
