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February 1–29
Black History Month
Click here to see a list of local Black-owned businesses to support during BHM and beyond.
American Heart Month
Click here for more information about the Ohio chapter of the American Heart Association, including upcoming events.
Friday
TGI Craft Night
Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub, 6–8p
Valentine’s Day themed decor and crafts.
Sign up here to RSVP
Is That Black Enough for You?!? Screening with Elvis Mitchell and Emilio Estevez
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 6:30–9:30p
Join Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival organized by LADD for a screening and discussion of “Is That Black Enough for You?!?” with film critic and the documentary’s creator, Elvis Mitchell. After the film’s screening, actor, director, and Cincinnati resident Emilio Estévez will join Mitchell to discuss the documentary that explores the rise of Black representation in American cinema with a focus on the Blaxploitation movies of the 1970s.
Tickets here
ComedySportz Match
Clifton Comedy Theatre, 7:30–8:30p
Improv comedy entertainment.
Friday and Saturday
Cincy Beerfest
Duke Energy Convention Center
Presented by Fifty West and The Party Source. Sample more than 150 local and craft brews, as well as new craft wineries and distilleries—all under one roof.
Friday–Sunday
Estate Sale: Groovy Digs
A very well-maintained and preserved blast from the past estate awaits in College Hill Cincinnati! This home is a 1970s time capsule with loads of mid-century furniture, housewares, decor, and other vintage items.
Fire & Ice Weekends
Moerlein Lager House
Fire performers turn the beer garden into a fiery fiesta while you chill out at the Ice Bar, complete with a drink luge, ice displays, and cozy fire pits to keep warm.
Every Friday (5:30–10p), Saturday (3–10p), and Sunday (11a–7p), through February 18.
Saturday
Winter Hike Series
Miami Whitewater Forest, 10a
Hit the trails for challenging hikes, ranging in distance from 4–5.5 miles, held at a different park each week to guarantee a new experience. Hikes begin at 10a and conclude with a hot, hearty bowl of soup and camaraderie.
Lot of Love – Dot Mandala Workshop
Purple Paisley, 11a
Join artist Tara Pugh and make your very own mandala dot art; leave with a beautifully finished 8-inch piece to hang or display.
Register for 11a and 2p
CAM Kids Day
Cincinnati Art Museum, 11–3p
Each CAM Kids Day celebrates a new exhibition in the museum with themed activities.
11a–1p: Ages 3–5 enjoy hands-on gallery activities, art making led by community artists, story time with the Cincinnati Public Library, and a special age-appropriate performance.
1–3p: Ages 5–12 can experience collaborative activities, art experiments, games, art making stops, and a family performance.
5th Birthday Bash
Humble Monk Brewing, 12p
Toast to five years with new beer release, prize drawings throughout the day, Cousin’s Maine Lobster food truck, Secret Sister Boutique, and live music.
Reading Party
Northwood Cider Co, 1:30–4p
Bring a book, read an hour, and chat with new book friends over a drink about what you just read. Enjoy curated soft music in the reserved reading area. Reading time from 2 to 3 and mingle and chat (or keep reading) from 3 to 4.
Free but RSVP appreciated
Winter Market
Mulhauser Barn, 2–4p
Shop local on select Saturdays throughout the winter season as the West Chester Market re-locates to Muhlhauser Barn for the cold-weather months.
Sunday
Pure Barre Pop Up
West Side Brewing, 11a
Bring your mat, water, and friends for a FREE Pure Barre class at West Side Brewing. Arrive 15–20 minutes before class starts to set up your mat and stay after class for a beer.
Sign up here
SAAP Pop Up Adoption Event
The Pet Spot, 11a–2p
Dogs and cats will be available for adoption; the adopt event roster will be announced the week of the event.
Ludlow Flea and Craft Fair
Bircus Brewing, 11a–5p
Handmade goods, baked goods, jewelry, vintage items, and more, as Bircus will have pizzas, beer, and bloody marys available for purchase.
Artisan Market
Northern Row Brewery & Distillery, 12–4p
Enjoy food and drink specials along with live music while you shop around for local homemade goods.
Fib Farm Class: A Guide to Local Plant Propagation
Fibonacci Brewing Company, 3–5p
Dive into a wealth of gardening knowledge, including best practices, garden design, and easy-to-follow propagation techniques suitable for any home gardener.
Tickets
Kids Eat Free With Slide Purchase
Moerlein Lager House, 4–7p
Kids under 12 eat free every Sunday from 4 to 7p with the purchase of an Ice Slide ticket inside the Moerlein Lager House from our kids menu. More info and tickets.
Coming Soon
Receipt Day Redemption
Frisch’s Big Boy
Purchase any food, drink, or dessert on January 27 and save your receipt. Then, from February 5–11, bring your original 1/27/24 receipt and receive the same order for FREE.
through March 8
Penguin Days
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Enjoy discounted admission and Penguin Parades on the weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) and Holiday Mondays (Jan 15 & Feb 19) at 11am. It must be colder than 50 degrees for the penguins to participate in the Penguin Parades. This is the final year for Penguin Parades before the Zoo’s aging king penguins retire.
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
Sports
Cincinnati Bearcats WBB vs. Texas Tech
Fifth Third Arena
Saturday at 2p
National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Watch: ESPN+
Cincinnati Bearcats MBB @ Texas Tech
Saturday at 6p
Watch: ESPN+; Listen 700 WLW
Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Fort Wayne Komets
Heritage Bank Center
Saturday at 7:30p
Cyclones Fight Cancer. Winter hat giveaway.
Xavier Musketeers MBB @ DePaul
Saturday at 9:30p
Watch: FS1; Listen 700 WLW/550 WKRC
Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please click on the link for more information.
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ICYMI: Janet Jackson, Nelly to Take the Stage in Cincinnati This Year [fox19.com]
A Simpsons Pop-Up is Coming to Loveland [citybeat.com]
These Greater Cincinnati Restaurants and Hotels Earned 4 Diamonds from AAA [citybeat.com]