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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: February
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.
Read more: Winter in Cincinnati
Tuesday–Sunday
Life of Pi
Aronoff Center
Thursday
Grand Opening
MadTree Parks & Rec
Friday
National Wear Red Day
A day to raise awareness about heart disease and stroke, which are leading causes of death for women. Go Red to help save lives.
Bestie Bash: Galentine’s Edition
Honey Designs Jewelry, 4–8p
Mocktails and cocktails, tiny tattoos, permanent jewelry, sweet treats, exclusive pop-ups, and more.
Tickets
Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Cincinnati
2nd Annual Hot Chocolate Crawl
Fairfield Avenue, Bellevue, 5–9p
Shopping, sipping, and seasonal cheer, complete with a steaming cup of hot chocolate (upgrade to a boozy version at a participating bar), food options, flavored creations from local retailers, deals, and more.
Live Music at Japps: Burning Caravan
Japps Since 1879, 5:30–9p
ComedySportz Cincinnati
Clifton Comedy Theatre, 7:30p
Comedy as a sport; like your favorite sports teams, but instead of touchdowns and home runs, there are improv games between two teams. And you, the audience, get to be the judge.
Family friendly—for ages 6 to 106
Friday and Saturday
An Evening of Laughs With Comedian Jessica Michelle Singleton
Commonwealth Sanctuary (Dayton, KY)
World touring stand-up comedian
Tickets
Friday–Sunday
4th Annual Hearts Afire Weekend
Downtown Loveland
Head to the “Sweetheart of Ohio” to celebrate Valentine’s Day, complete with fire, ice, entertainment, and love-inspired fun.
Saturday
Elton B Makes Art Pop-Up
Fable Cafe, 8a–3p
Valentine’s Day cards, stickers, clay magnets, tees, prints, and more.
Winter Bird Walk
Cincinnati Nature Center, 10–11:30a
Casual walk to sharpen existing birding skills as the leaves are off the trees and birds are easier to spot. Beginners welcome; binoculars encouraged. This program is designed for adults.
Preregistration required. Member adult free; nonmember adult $12 (includes daily admission)
Winter Hike Series: Miami Whitewater Forest
Great Parks, 10a
Annual series of challenging and educational hikes, ranging from four to 5.5 miles, with informative stops to explore the parks’ natural history and unique features. All hikes last about two hours and conclude with soup, cookies, and camaraderie.
$10 registration (ages 5+)
Maple Sugaring Hikes
Cincinnati Nature Center (Rowe Woods), 10a–3:45p
Hit the trail for a guided interactive maple hike. Check the sap buckets in the sugarbush and see the steaming evaporator as they boil sap down to “liquid gold” maple syrup.
Fun for all ages. Pre-registration required. Member adult $6; member child $6; nonmember adult $14; nonmember child $14 (includes daily admission)
Galentine’s Day Brunch
Braxton Covington, 11a–2p
Catered brunch by Taste of Belgium, beer, bloody mary bar, bottomless mimosas, build your own bouquet bar, and candy station.
ArtisanFest513 Small Business Flea
Knox Joseph Distillery at the OTR StillHouse, 11a–4p
Discover unique, hand-made goods by local artisans, makers, and small businesses, while supporting the heart of the creative community.
One-Year Anniversary
Pata Roja Taqueria, 11a–8p
Tacos, music, fun, raffles, and more.
The Market at Medpace: Galentine’s Sip & Shop
5400 Medpace Way, 12–3p
Shopping, drinks, and laughs. Specialty drinks for purchase at Placebo.
Free admission
Celebrate Black Voices
Rhinegeist, 12–6p
Ginger Mack release party complete with Black-owned vendors, food, and music by DJ Queen Celine.
Free admission
Black Hearts Club Pop-Up
Salon Apothecary, 1–4p
Valentine’s Day pop-up featuring Thrive Medical Spa, tiny tattoos by Aaron Adler, permanent jewelry by Link X Lou, chair massages, 20% off Aveda retail, and more.
Doggie Kissing Booth
Hi-Wire Brewing, 1–4p
The cost for each puppy kiss is a donation to Cincinnati Animal CARE, supporting local animals in need.
Streetside Bookery Book Fair for Grown-Ups
Streetside Brewery, 1–4p
Neighbors Streetside and The Bookery team up for a celebration of love, beer, and books.
Free admission
One-Year Anniversary
Delhi Event Center, 3:30–7p
Celebrate Artist Trading Cards of Cincinnati’s first birthday.
RSVP by February 7
Second Saturday Adult Skate with DJ Flava
OTR CRC, 7–10p
Free with CRC membership or $5 drop-in fee. Skate rental included.
Fire & Ice Returns
Moerlein Lager House, 6–10p
Ice bars, fire performers, themed dinners, igloos, and ice sculptures.
Check out the Tour de Cincinnati Shop Local Guide
Sunday
All You Need is Love
21c Museum Hotel, 11a–2p
Drag Queen Brunch and celebration of love for yourself, community, and for a good cause, complete with custom cocktails, brunch buffet, DJ, and the Queens from Queen City Charities. Proceeds benefit Cincinnati’s LGBTQ+ youth homeless and mental health services.
Tickets
Weekly Sunday Drag Brunch
Bloom OTR, 11a–2p
Hosted by Jessica Dimon and music with DJ Charlee. Seating at 11, show at 11:30. Parties of more than four must book tickets together. Every Sunday.
18+; tickets here
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
through February 10
Terra Futura Community Response Show
Contemporary Arts Center
Participative art project by visual artist Louisa Lama- Aknin. Click here for information about Terra Futura.
Free admission
through February 26
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 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 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. Kansas City Mavericks
Heritage Bank Center
Friday at 7:35p
Cross Body Bag Giveaway to first 3000 fans, $5 craft draft and seltzers, $1 popcorn, and $3 burgers.
Cincinnati Bearcats WBB @ Baylor
Saturday at 12p
Play4Kay
Watch: ESPN+; Listen: The Project (100.7/106.3)
NKU Norse MBB vs. Robert Morris
Truist Arena
Saturday at 2p
Homecoming, Sock Student Giveaway
Listen: Fox Sports 1360
NKU Norse WBB @ IU Indy
Saturday at 2p
Watch: ESPN+
Xavier Musketeers WBB @ Seton Hall
Saturday at 2p
Watch: FS1
Cincinnati Bearcats MBB vs. BYU
Fifth Third Arena
Saturday at 6p
Watch: ESPN2; Listen 700 WLW
Xavier Musketeers MBB @ Villanova
Sunday at 12p
Watch: FS1; Listen: 700 WLW
Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please click on the link for more information.
New To Do
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.
Mellotone Beer Project
1429 Race Street
Taproom and kitchen in the former Taft’s Ale House space, serving scratch-made modern American dishes.
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.
Carmelo’s
434 Madison Avenue (Covington)
Quintessential Italian American dishes
Biscuit Love
1602 Pleasant Street (OTR), open daily 7a–3p
Breakfast and lunch favorites with a twist centered around its biscuits
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
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.
Galentine’s Day Sip & Bite
Northwood Cider Co, February 13, 5–9p
Cider and chocolate pairing, featuring four artisanal chocolates paired with four handcrafted ciders.
Tickets
Valentine’s Day Murder Mystery Dinner
Northwood Cider Co, February 14, 6:30–9p
Ticket includes three-round murder mystery game, apps and BBQ dinner, first glass of cider (additional drinks available for purchase at the bar).
21+; tickets here
Maple in the Moonlight
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve, February 14, 7p
Kick off the maple sugaring season with an adults-only night out complete with wooded nature trail hike, maple syrup-inspired project to take home, maple tastings, and live music.
$25; 21+
Sea of Love
Newport Aquarium, February 14, 7:30–11a
Explore exhibits, food stations, and animal encounters, and more.
21+
Golden Girls Murder Mystery Dinner
The Oscar Station at Jungle Jim’s, February 15, 6–9p
Ticket price includes dinner and non-alcoholic beverages. Cash bar provided. If you like puzzles, murder, and sassy octogenarians this show is for you.
21+
Rhinegeist is for Lovers
Rhinegeist, February 15, 7–10p
Full bar, mood-infused cocktails, live music, Link x Lou permanent jewelry pop-up, The Empanada’s Box, and more.
$25 pre-sale, $30 at the door; tickets here
Mittenfest
Washington Park, February 15–16
Craft beers from local tri-state area breweries, a DJ, tented food vendors, and other surprises.
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s Mainstage 2024–25 Season
Taft Theatre
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat (February 15–24)
Disney’s Frozen Jr (April 25–May 4)
Sweet & Savory Stroll
Findlay Market, February 16, 10a–4p
Work your way down a list of participating Merchants who will highlight the balance between sweet and savory in their one-of-a-kind samples.
Tickets
Galentine’s Celebration
Cincinnati Observatory, February 16, 11a
Tickets include a coffee bar, light brunch, mimosa bar, mocktails, mini manicures, and solar viewing (weather permitting). All attendees will receive a Galentine’s-themed goodie bag.
21+; $60/person, $50/member
Cincinnati Magazine’s Breakfast for Dinner
The Cincinnati Club, February 19, 6–8:30p (VIP admission at 5:30)
Sweet and savory breakfast dishes from local restaurants, live music, photo ops, and DJ spinning hip hop in the pajama party room.
Tickets start at $35 and include two free drinks, complimentary parking, and food
Artist Submissions: Artisan Fair
through February 24
Event is on the ArtsConnect Art Center Front Lawn on May 17 from 10 to 4 and will feature juried art vendors, live music, food, beer.
Click here to apply
SCRAPS: A Food-Centric Fundraising Event
Rhinegeist, March 2, 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
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
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
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]
Cincinnati BBQ Restaurant to be Featured in Super Bowl Commercial [citybeat.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]
Dayton, Kentucky’s Wayfarer Tavern Serves Up Unique Bar-Style Pizzas [citybeat.com]
E+O Kitchen Announces Grand Opening in Loveland [citybeat.com]
Four Greater Cincinnati Restaurants Make OpenTable’s List of Top 100 Romantic Restaurants [opentable.com]
Gold Star to Give Away Free Chili for a Year to 50 People on National Chili Day [citybeat.com]
Marion Carr Inspired Cincinnati, But Was Unable to Pursue Her Own Dreams [cincinnatimagazine.com]
New Restaurant Danny Boy to Open in Columbia Township [citybeat.com]
The Pickle Lodge to Open Second Location in Linwood [citybeat.com]
Taste of Belgium Debuts New Menu Items in Return to Traditional Offerings [citybeat.com]
Three Greater Cincinnati Restaurant and Bar Professionals Named Semi-Finalists for James Beard Awards [citybeat.com]
Vote: American Sign Museum in USA Today’s 10Best Readers Choice Awards (Pop Culture Museum) 2025 [10best.usatoday.com]
Vote: The Children’s Museum in USA Today’s 10Best Readers Choice Awards (History Museum) 2025 [10best.usatoday.com]
Vote: Cincinnati History Museum in USA Today’s 10Best Readers Choice Awards (History Museum) 2025 [10best.usatoday.com]
Vote: Freedom Center in USA Today’s 10Best Readers Choice Awards (History Museum) 2025 [10best.usatoday.com]
‘We’re Coming Back Baby.’ Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club Announces it Will Reopen After 2019 Barge Crash [citybeat.com]