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- Ongoing Events
- Tickets and Registration for Future Events
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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 16–22
Collaboration Week 2: Lang Thang Group – Lunar New Year collaboration
Wayfarer Tavern Pizza
Remaining weeks:
Week 3 (Feb. 23–March 1): Pata Roja
Week 4 (March 2–8): Carmelo’s
Week 5 (March 9–15): The Aperture
Week 6 (March 16–22): The Pickled Pig
through February 22
Heart-Shaped Pizzas
LaRosa’s Pizzeria (all locations)
Costs $12.49 for cheese and is customizable with toppings for an additional charge. Equal to a medium LaRosa’s pizza.
Wednesday
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday marks the start of the Lenten season (February 18–April 2). Click here for recommendations for places to eat on Fridays during Fish Fry Season in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Magazine’s Breakfast for Dinner
The Cincinnati Club, 6–8:30p
Ticket includes entertainment, two free drinks, complimentary parking, and all-you-can-eat breakfast bites.
Thursday
Galentine’s Celebration
Mona Dermatology, 5–7p
Food, drinks, a variety of local vendors, and more. All event attendees will have access to special event pricing. Plus, bring a friend to the event and you’ll both receive a credit for 10 free units of Botox or Daxxify (click here for complete details).
Free admission; free valet parking and onsite parking available
Thursday–Sunday
Lunar New Year
The Gatherall at Factory 52
Culture, food, performances, and community.
Friday
Opening Night: Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Musical
The Children’s Theatre at Emery Theater
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. Through March 8.
Tickets
Winter in Cincinnati
Friday–Sunday
20th Century Cincinnati Vintage Modern Expo
Sharonville Convention Center
70+ dealers bring their best Midcentury modern furniture, artwork, decor, clothing, jewelry, and accessories to fill over 40,000 square feet of exhibition space.
Tickets
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. Remaining dates: February 27–March 1.
Saturday
Prematch at the Park
Washington Park, 1:15p (3.5 hours before kickoff)
Music and family-friendly activities (inflatable slide, Snookerball, coloring stations, face paint and balloon art stations), giveaways, food trucks, and beverages and drink specials served at the Porch. Then march with the supporters groups from the park to TQL Stadium.
Free and open to the public
Pay What You Can Photo Pop-Up
809 Monmouth Street (Newport), 3–8p
Headshots/digitals, mini creative sessions, couple photos, and more. Participants will receive five photos. In partnership with Women in Film Cincinnati, Oddbeast Studios, and Semaphore Studios. Proceeds will support the festival run for Muse, an independent short film.
FC Cincinnati MLS Opener
FC Cincinnati vs. Atlanta United
TQL Stadium, 4:45p
Watch: Apple TV; Listen: Fox Sports 1360
Saturday and Sunday
My Furry Valentine
Sharonville Convention Center
Sunday
Sunday Soundbath at Winterhaus
Fountain Square, 10a
Full-body meditative experience with Wild Garden Wellness. Your body temperature will drop during the sound bath, so dress in layers. Bring a mat and you are welcome to bring a blanket for additional comfort.
Free
Coming Soon
Cincinnati Chili Week
3rd annual homage to Cincinnati’s culinary staple, featuring $5–7 chili deals all week long.
February 23–March 1
Sports
Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Kalamazoo Wings
Heritage Bank Center
Wednesday at 7:30p
Cyclones t-shirt giveaway, $2 beers
UC Women’s Basketball vs. UCF
Fifth Third Arena
Saturday at 2p
Senior Day
Watch: ESPN+; Listen FOX 1360
FC Cincinnati vs. Atlanta United
TQL Stadium, 4:45p
Watch: Apple TV; Listen: Fox Sports 1360
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 21
Cincinnati Ballet’s Swan Lake
Music Hall
Experience the breathtaking romantic tragedy, Swan Lake, hailed as one of the greatest ballets of all time.
through February 22
Constellations
Know Theatre
Cupid’s Corner Pop-Up
Cobblestone
Decor, themed cocktails, cozy corners made for date nights, and more events.
Free admission
Shucked
Aronoff Center
Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!”
Where We Stand
Ensemble Theatre
A poetic, interactive solo-theater piece rich in humor, music, and heart.
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
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
Bricks & Beer
Music Hall, February 26, March 19
Cincinnati Music Hall history and hops, complete with a one-hour tour. In partnership with Rhinegeist.
21+
Rumble at Rhinegeist 2
Rhinegeist Taproom, February 27, 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
COYP Bacchanal: FUTUREGLOW
1212 (1212 Jackson Street), February 28, 8p
Immersive futurism fashion show, live performances, interactive art experiences, DJ, and raffle. Benefiting Cincinnati Opera’s 2026 Summer Music Festival.
21+; tickets
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
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
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]
