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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.
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Thursday
Taproom Kitchen Grand Opening
Listermann Brewing Company, 12p
Full menu of seasonal selections, including shareables, salads, sandwiches, white cheddar mac and cheese, and flatbreads.
Friday
January Live Music at Japps
Japps Since 1879, 5:30–9p
Friday nights featuring The Burning Caravan.
shabbatCTY at Redtree
Redtree Coffee & Art (Oakley), 6p
Joyful, musical Shabbat service, where you can also enjoy drinks, light bites, and an optional dinner from Pho Lang Thang for $20/person. Space is limited. Register here.
Friday–Sunday
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
Sharon Woods, 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.
Ascending Women: Vision Boarding
MadTree Taproom, 10a–1p
Join Ascending Women powered by Power to Pursue for a Vision Boarding Workshop. Supplies are included and light bites will be provided by MadTree’s Kitchen.
$45/person
Wyoming Wellness Fair
Wyoming Civic Center, 10a–3p
Vendors onsite who will be focusing on wellness so people can learn more about nutrition, mental health, fitness, and more.
Meditate with Art
Cincinnati Art Museum, 10–11a
Artful meditation practice with focus questions between meditation activities to encourage engaging with the art. Meet at the yellow couches in the Schmidlapp Gallery (Gallery 151).
Free
King Avenue Bridge Bash
Cartridge Brewing Company, 11a–3p
The event will feature beer flights on special, complimentary appetizers, brunch available for ordering, live music, and giveaways, as well as a bridge-building competition out of popsicle sticks.
Orangetheory Transformation Expo
Rhinegeist, 12–3p
Join OTF Cincy West, Fort Wright, Mason, Newport, and Union for a day of challenges, vendors, and expert advice from certified trainers, while learning more about OTF and its unique workout that combines cardio, strength training, and intervals.
Winter Tree Identification
Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum, 1p
Learn more about the vast collection of trees in the Arboretum as Spring Grove horticulturists lead a winter tree identification walking tour through the historic grounds.
$5 fee for Arboretum events benefit the Heritage Foundation
Comic Book Pop-Up with Our Comic Shoppe
Streetside Brewery, 1–4p
A day of comics (Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and more) and beer.
Jam Band Jovi
Muse Cafe, 7:30–10p
Sunday
Chili Fest
Findlay Market, 10a–4p
Eat your way through the Market as merchants will be serving up spicy samples.
Art on Vine
Rhinegeist, 12–6p
Local artists and makers showcasing and selling fine arts and handmade goods every first Sunday of the month.
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.
Monday, January 15
King Legacy Celebration
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
A morning of music, reflection, and a call to action in celebration of the life and enduring legacy of Rev. Dr. MLK, Jr. The celebration will be live and in-person and will include a continental breakfast. A livestream option is also available.
through January 31
New Students Dance FREE/Bring a Friend FREE Month
Dancefix by HBDC
Select the “January New Student Free Class” pricing option use the schedule to select and sign up for the class that you want to try. Once you attend your first FREE class, a second FREE class will automatically be added to your account. New students may also purchase a 10 class pass at a special rate of $100.
Click here for more information and to register
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
Xavier Musketeers MBB @ Providence
Saturday at 2p
Watch: FS1; Listen 700 WLW/550 WKRC
Xavier Musketeers WBB vs. Seton Hall
Cintas Center
Saturday at 4p
Watch: FS1
Cincinnati Bearcats WBB @ BYU
Saturday at 6p
Watch: ESPN+
Cincinnati Bearcats MBB @ Baylor
Saturday at 8p
Watch: ESPN; Listen 700 WLW
Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please click on the link for more information.
The 25 Best-Looking Dining Rooms in Cincinnati [cincinnati.com]
ArtsConnect Has Grand Re-Opening After Flood Renovation [wguc.com]
Catch-a-Fire Pizza to Open Inside West Side Brewing in 2024 [cincinnati.com]
Cincinnati Art Museum’s Newest Exhibit Features Over a Hundred Glass Works from Indigenous Artists [citybeat.com]
Crown Restaurant Group to Open New Concept at The Foundry Downtown [citybeat.com]
Eat All the Chocolate You Want at Oxford’s Chocolate Meltdown Event [citybeat.com]
For Half a Century, Cincinnati Goldfish Thrived Because of Our Untreated Water [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Greater Cincinnati Chefs and Tastemakers Predict the Dining Trends Set to Take Over the City in 2024 [citybeat.com]
Inside the Heart of Cincinnati’s Boutique Fitness Studio Market [citybeat.com]
Latin Beat [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Mac and Cheese Chain Opens College Hill Location [cincinnati.com]
May Festival Announces Lineup for 2024 Season and Inaugural Festival Director [citybeat.com]
Nation Kitchen and Bar Opens New Location Inside Sportsbook at The Banks [wlwt.com]
Need a Beercation? These Ohio Breweries Offer Lodging Options for a Boozy Getaway [cincinnati.com]
A Very Cincinnati Rogues’ Gallery [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Warm Up This Weekend at Findlay Market’s Annual Chili Fest [citybeat.com]
We Miss These Greater Cincinnati Restaurants That Closed in 2023 [citybeat.com]
Zillow Names Cincinnati Second-Hottest Housing Market in the US [wcpo.com]