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March
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 Saturday, March 8. To sign up for the weekly newsletter, all you have to do is go to tourdecincinnati.com where you will be prompted to subscribe.
Dates to Know in Cincinnati: March
March 3–9
Asian Cuisine Week
March 3–9
acw.asianati.com
Thursday–Saturday
Cincy Wine Fest
Freestore Foodbank
Sip on wine (more than 800from around the globe) and support more than 30 local nonprofits.
Tickets
OTR International Film Festival
Multiple Venues (click here)
Diversity film festival led by people in the disability community, featuring more than 30 curated films. Check out the festival schedule.
Thursday–Sunday
Last Weekend on Gilbert
Household Books
Buy three get one free on all volume books, $2 kids books, $3 records, 50% off all vintage, and they will be selling some art and furniture in order to help with the transition to their new location in College Hill.
Friday
Fish Fry Season
March 5–April 17
Most catholic churches serve some sort of Fish Fry fare on Fridays for the Lenten season, but I want to focus on the non-traditional Fish Fry—including places that host more standard Fish Fry events as well as restaurants serving up fried fish dishes on Fridays and even throughout the Lenten season. Click here for more.
75th Season
Zip Dip, 11a
Live Music at Japps: Burning Caravan
Japps Since 1879, 5:30–9p
Bockfest Parade
Starting at Arnold’s Bar & Grill, 6p
Funny to the Core Comedy Night
Northwood Cider Co, 7:30p
Headlined by Dan Sebree. Featuring Cody Hughes, El Murphy, and Stephen Stewart.
Tickets 2 for 1
ComedySportz Cincinnati
Clifton Comedy Theatre, 7:30p
Improv comedy as a sport.
$12 admission
Friday–Sunday
33rd Annual Bockfest
OTR Brewery District
Bockfest returns to its roots in the neighborhood with four partners hosting events as their official Bockfest Halls: Moerlein Lager House, Northern Row Brewery & Distillery, Rhinegeist Brewery, and new for 2025, Rosedale OTR.
Saturday
International Women’s Day
Second Saturday Adult Skate with DJ Flava
OTR CRC, 7–10p
$5 drop-in, free for CRC members (skate rentals included)
Opening Day
The Root Beer Stand, 11a
Another sure sign of spring is this local institution opening for the season—its 67th in business. The Root Beer Stand purveys footlong cheese coneys, cheeseburgers, homemade root beer, and more, and also features a playground, which makes it a family favorite. You can also get your food to go and have a picnic at nearby Sharon Woods.
ArtisanFest513 Small Business Flea Market
Knox Joseph Distillery at the OTR StillHouse, 11a–4p
Free admission
Kids Club Celebrates the 70th Birthday of CET
CET Studio (1223 Central Parkway), 1–3p
Visit with characters and local mascots, surprise guest from the Cincinnati Zoo, crafts, storytime, and raffle prizes.
FREE
Women’s Day
Urban Artifact, 1p–midnight
Vendors, music, an exclusive Fruit Tart brew, and more.
Market from 1––5 and music derma 7p–midnight.
Female Owned Women’s Day Market
Northwood Cider Co, 2–6p
Woman owned Northwood Cider Co celebrates International Women’s Day with a vendor market in the taproom.
Check out the Tour de Cincinnati Shop Local Guide
Daylight Saving: Remember to set your clocks forward by one hour
Sunday
Cincy Clothing Swap
Tupelo Social Club at HighGrain Brentwood, 11a–3p
Cincy Closet Swap celebrates fashion, fun, and community by hosting a clothing swap.
Free admission
The Meltdown
Clifton Comedy Theatre, 7:30p
Competitive improv reality/game show.
$8 admission
Monday
Best Restaurants 2025
MadTree Parks & Rec, March 10, 6–8:30p
Featuring small plate samples from some of the best NEW restaurants in town, as featured in the upcoming March issue of Cincinnati Magazine, plus some Queen City favorites you know and love.
Tickets start at $50
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
Now Showing
The Blue Angels
OMNIMAX Theater
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 4
Shahzia Sikander: Collective Behavior
Cincinnati Art Museum
Internationally-renowned contemporary Pakistani-American mixed media artist. See the exhibition for free on Thursday nights from 5–8p and during Art After Dark on March 28 and April 25 from 5–9p.
Ticketed. Free for Members. Save $2 when purchasing tickets online.
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
Xavier Musketeers WBB vs. DePaul
Big East Tournament, Connecticut
Friday at 4p
Watch: FloCollege
Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Wichita Thunder
Heritage Bank Center
Friday at 7:35p
Zinzinnati Steins Night; $5 craft draft and seltzers, $1 popcorn, $3 cheeseburgers
Cincinnati Bearcats MBB @ Oklahoma State
Saturday at 3p
Watch: ESPN+; Listen 700 WLW
Xavier Musketeers MBB vs. Providence
Cintas Center
Saturday at 4p
Senior Day
Watch: FS1; Listen: 55 KRC
FC Cincinnati vs. Toronto
TQL Stadium
Saturday at 7:30p
First 10,000 fans will receive a Gary the Lion bobblehead.
Watch: Apple TV; Listen: Fox Sports 1360
Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please click on the link for more information.
New To Do
Orange & Blue Sway
An orange and blueberry vodka soda by MadTree that celebrates FC Cincinnati.
Marigold
60 W Fifth Street
Where British heritage meets Indian soul.
Reservations here
The Roosevelt Room
Rookwood Exchange (3825 Edwards Road), 6p
Seeing up beer, wine, and signature cocktails, including The Roosevelt, Speak Softly, and The Naturalist. There will also be complimentary swag.
Tupelo’s Social Club
HighGrain Brentwood
HighGrain’s fully curated, community-driven event space. Enjoy craft beer, signature cocktails, mocktails, light bites, and entertainment.
E+O Kitchen
115 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, 5:30p
E+O Kitchen, which serves up wholesome and organic ingredients with a lot of Asian influence, opened its third location.
MadTree Parks & Rec
Summit Park Blue Ash
MadTree expands its footprint with a brand new facility now open in Summit Park Blue Ash, its third location (in addition to Oakley and Alcove). Featuring small playground and rec space, family changing room, sensory room, and plenty of seating (inside and out).
Eastside Rec Center
Oakley
Cincinnati Recreation Commission’s newest facility.
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.
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.
Tickets and Registration for Future Events
Vendor Applications Live: WestSide Market
2025 market dates: May 10, June 7, July 12, August 2, September 6, and November 29 (Holiday Market/Small Business Saturday)
Apply here
Vendor Applications Live: Hyde Park Market
1345 Grace Avenue
2025 market dates: April 26, May 31, June 28, July 26, August 23, September 27, October 25.
Apply here
Our Shop Round 5 Applications
College Hill CURC, 5846 Hamilton Avenue
College Hill CURC is looking for 3–4 experience-based businesses to join them at 5846 Hamilton Avenue for six months—completely rent free. This is your chance to test your concept, build your brand, and be part of College Hill’s small business community.
Season Passes on Sale Now
Ziegler Park Pool
Pool Season: May 10–September 7
New Member Special
Southside Strength Co, 319 Madison Avenue (Covington)
$20 for two group classes
Visions Of Us: Songs of Queer Representation
Clifton Cultural Arts Center, March 21, 7:30p
An evening of cabaret performances and raffle items to help keep our year-round pop-up choirs, and singing opportunities free for LGBTQIA+ folks and allies to come together and find joy in community.
Tickets starting at $29
Spring Break Camp
Derbyshire Stables in Camp Dennison, March 21–28
Horse riding camp for ages 8 and up.
Mama Support Group
CHPL – Main Library, March 26 and April 2, 9, 11a–12p
Three-week series for new moms to connect with each other in a safe space that facilitates community, wellness, and support. For mothers with children age one or younger. Babies and young children welcome.
Free; registration required
Spring Savor
The Lempicka, April 1–4
Cincinnati Magazine’s signature lavish dining series. Each night/ticket includes a five-course dining experience with hand-selected wine pairings, all-inclusive Cocktail Hour with hors d’oeuvres, live chef demo, and signature swag bag.
Small Bites, Big Impact: A Findlay Kitchen Fundraiser
Rhinegeist, April 10, 5:30–8:30p
Cocktail-style setting with small bites and a full bar, as well as paddle raise and raffles.
$75 early bird tickets now available (ticket prices will increase to $95 after 3/15)
Silent Movies Made Musical with The Mighty Wurlitzer
Music Hall Ballroom, April 24, 7pm
Peter Pan comes to life with the magic of Music Hall’s Mighty Wurtlitzer. Experience the 1924 silent film with a live Wurlitzer performance accompanied by acclaimed organist Brett Valliant on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ.
Family friendly
Vintage Market Days of Dayton-Cincinnati
Greene County Fairgrounds, April 25–27
Vintage-inspired, indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, vintage, furniture, boutique clothing, jewelry, handmade goods, home décor, outdoor furnishings, food trucks, seasonal plantings, and more.
Tickets start at $5
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s Mainstage 2024–25 Season
Taft Theatre
Disney’s Frozen Jr (April 25–May 4)
10th Annual Mimosas for Memories
The Cincinnati Club, April 26, 11a–2p
Giving Voice Foundation’s annual fundraiser built on conversation and connection as well as a sense of connection and awareness in the community around Alzheimer’s Disease.
Early bird tickets are available from 3/4–3/24
UpSpring Benefit Bash
Great American Ball Park, April 26, 6–10p
Annual event to raise funds and build awareness for UpSpring’s vital educational and enrichment programs to elevate local children experiencing homelessness. The night will feature dinner, open bar, silent auction, live auction, raffle, and more.
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
Summer Riding Camp Sign-Ups
Derbyshire Stables in Camp Dennison, weekly June 2–6 through August 18–22 (9a–1p)
Registration for weekly summer horseback riding camps is now available for ages 8+. In addition to riding, campers will learn about horse care, their equipment and the tasks in a barn. On Friday, friends and family are invited to an exhibition show to watch their riders show off their new skills.
5th Annual Wigs & Waffles
Rhinegeist Brewery, June 8, 10:30a–2:30p
The region’s largest drag brunch; all to benefit Greater Cincinnati LGBTQ+ causes. Your ticket includes a brunch buffet, open bar, drag show, and more.
Early bird tickets now available
22 of the Best Bakeries Across the US Right Now [nytimes.com]
Award-Winning Feature Produced by Cincinnati Native Opening OTR Film Fest [cincinnatimagazine.com]
BrewRiver Creole Kitchen Launches Fundraiser in Effort to Keep Doors Open [citybeat.com]
‘Bridging Back Business’ Launches in Northern Kentucky [cincinnatimagazine.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]
Frisch’s Ex-Landlord: 28 Former Big Boys Rented to New Restaurant [msn.com]
Greater Cincinnati’s Pet Food Scene Is Growing with Fresh and Local Options [citybeat.com]
Here Are Some Weird and Wonderful Histories of Cincinnati’s Most Famous Bathtubs [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Kiki is Closing Its College Hill Location [citybeat.com]
New Documentary Explores Legacy of King Records [citybeat.com]
New Summermusik Series Features Native American and Asian Indian Artistic Responses to Water [citybeat.com]
Newport on the Levee’s LEGO Cafe, The Brickery, Closes Permanently [citybeat.com]
The Weird, Wild, and Misunderstood Pets Living in Greater Cincinnati [citybeat.com]
‘We’re Coming Back Baby.’ Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club Announces it Will Reopen After 2019 Barge Crash [citybeat.com]
