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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.
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- Sporting Events
- Ongoing Events
- Tickets and Registration for Future Events
- New To Do
- Local news Roundup
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Dates to Know in Cincinnati: March 2026
March 1–31
Women’s History Month
Commemorating and encouraging the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history. Be sure to follow along with the Weekend Rundown for women’s history events, including International Women’s Day festivities on Sunday, March 8.
March 9–15
Collaboration Week 5: The Aperture
Wayfarer Tavern Pizza
Remaining week:
Week 6 (March 16–22): The Pickled Pig
through March 15
The Wiz
Aronoff Center
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
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
Thursday
The (High) Art of Seltzer
Contemporary Arts Center, 5:30–7:30p
Join Rhinegeist at CAC for a guided tasting of Fuzzy Bones, an alcohol-free sparkling THC beverage. After the tasting, there will be a guided tour in the galleries. Use code linsey10 to get 10% off your ticket(s)!
21+ only. IDs required.
Fish Fry Season in Cincinnati 2026
Friday
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.
Friday–Sunday
4th Birthday Celebration
Cafe Alma
Luck of the Levee
Newport on the Levee
Saturday
Casting Call
Union Hall, 10a–5p
Seeking 18+ non-union actors and extras for Coworking: an independent comedy microseries filming locally. Self-tape auditions are due March 15, while in person auditions will be held at Union Hall on March 14. To be filmed April 24–26.
Mutt Madness
Washington Park, 11a–2p
Dog adoption event where you can learn about local organizations where you can adopt or foster a furry friend. Hosted by Pet Wants.
LepreCON: St. Patrick’s Day Block Party
The Banks, 12–9p
86th annual St. Patrick’s Parade (12–2p), live music, and food and drink specials at participating bars and restaurants.
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Winterhaus on Fountain Square
Festivities featuring a complete band lineup and festival concessions, including beer, wine, seltzers, and specialty drinks. The St. Patrick’s Parade will be just a few blocks away at The Banks at noon.
7 Picnic in the Park Pairings
Sunday
2026 Cincinnati Heart Mini Marathon & Walk
Downtown
Raise awareness and lifesaving funds for victims and honor survivors of heart disease and stroke. Full schedule of events includes half marathon, 15K, 5K, 1K Steps for Stroke, 1.5K Kids Race, and Koncert 5K Heart Walk, which all benefit life-saving science.
Sunday Funday
Winterhaus on Fountain Square, 3–7p
Celebrate the last week of Winterhaus
Sports
UC Men’s Basketball vs. Utah
Big 12 Tournament (Kansas City, MO)
Tuesday at 3p
Watch: ESPN+; Listen: 700 WLW
Xavier Men’s Basketball vs. Marquette
Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden
Wednesday at 6:30p
Watch: Peacock and NBC Sports; Listen: 700 WLW
FC Cincinnati vs. Tigres
TQL Stadium
Thursday at 8p
CONCACAF Champions Cup
Watch: FS2; Listen: Fox Sports 1360
Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Iowa Heartlanders
Heritage Bank Center
Friday at 7:30p
Crossbody bag giveaway
$5 craft draft and seltzers, $1 popcorn, $3 burgers
Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Iowa Heartlanders
Heritage Bank Center
Saturday at 4p
Plushie Stick Giveaway Matinee
FC Cincinnati @ New England
Sunday at 2:30p
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 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 March 29
Othello
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, 7p
Click here for the 2025–26 season schedule
through April 8
St. Patrick’s Day Pop-Up
Cobblestone OTR
St. Patrick’s Day themed cocktails, green beer, themed decor and installations, whiskey features, DJs, karaoke, and more.
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, March 19
Cincinnati Music Hall history and hops, complete with a one-hour tour. In partnership with Rhinegeist.
21+
Student Silent Film Contest Submission Deadline
March 20
Friends of Music Hall invite regional students in grades 7–12 to submit original silent short films for premiere screening at Music Hall on April 17, 2026.
Click here for full contest rules and submission details
In the Curious Kitchen Jalapeño Pimento Cheese Launch
High St, March 21, 12p
Cocktail hour with complimentary bites and inspired cocktails from the full showcase of In the Curious Kitchen.
RSVP here
Art of the Cocktail
High St, March 29, 2–3:30p
An afternoon all about cocktails—the craft, the history, and the flavor. Tickets include a welcome spritz and hands-on session covering bar tools, at-home cocktailing, and how to make a perfectly balanced cocktail. There will also be a catered lunch from Crown Restaurant Group and a tasting of spirits from Watershed Distillery.
Tickets
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
UpSpring Benefit Bash
Great American Ball Park, April 18, 6p
Annual event to raise funds and build awareness for UpSpring’s vital educational and enrichment programs to elevate local children experiencing homelessness.
Tickets
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
11th Annual Mimosas for Memories
The Cincinnati Club, April 25, 11a–2p (VIP entrance at 10:30)
Tickets include gourmet brunch by the bite, bottomless mimosas, vendor pop-up shops, silent auction, red-carpet photo booth, live entertainment, 20-year Pappy Van Winkle bourbon raffle, and more. Event proceeds will fund programming by the Giving Voice Foundation, such as interactive music and movement programs for local seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
The Children’s Theatre’s Glass Slipper Gala
Hall of Mirrors at the Hilton Netherland Plaza, May 7, 6–9p
Each ticket includes a cocktail reception, plated dinner, and access to the live and silent auctions.
Business/Cocktail Attire; tickets and table sponsorships available
2nd Annual Moms Matter Too
ADC Fine Art Gallery, May 16, 10a–2p
Vessel Collective and After the Glow Counseling present a one-of-a-kind experience created exclusively for moms, featuring panel discussions, iced coffee bar, quickie manicures by Spruce, mini massages, 20+ curated vendors, photo booth, and more.
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
The Root Beer Stand
Open daily, 11a–9p
Dave & Buster’s Springdale
Featuring a revamped sports bar with 40-foot screen, fresh “sports package” of games, and chef-crafted menu.
Season Passes Now Available
Ziegler Park Pool
The 2026 pool season begins May 9
Get yours here
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.
2026 James Beard Nominees Announced [cincinnatimagazine.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]
