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November–January
Cheers to Saving Lives
A Hoxworth Blood Center initiative featuring blood drives at 20 area breweries and bars throughout the holiday season. Donors can save lives while earning a t-shirt, brewery discounts, and gift cards for their next visit. The first blood drive will be on November 2 with more dates running through November, December, and January.
Click here for the complete schedule and for more about the gift from each.
Plan ahead: check out these can’t-miss events in Cincinnati this November
October 13–November 10
RUTKA: A New Musical
Playhouse in the Park
A powerful indie-rock musical making its world premiere in Cincinnati to launch its path to Broadway.
November 6–8
Fall Savor Cincinnati
Metropolitan Club
Cincinnati Magazine presents Savor Chef’s Table. Each ticket includes a five-course dining experience, all-inclusive cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, live chef demos, and signature swag bag.
Thursday
CAMaraderie: Artists of the Cincinnati Art Museum Opening Reception
Western & Southern Galleries, Cincinnati Art Museum, 4–7p
CAMaraderie will showcase a variety of artworks made by museum staff across different departments. Exhibition will go through January 5.
Friday
Opening Day: CAMaraderie: Artists of the Cincinnati Art Museum
Western & Southern Galleries, Cincinnati Art Museum
CAMaraderie will showcase a variety of artworks made by museum staff across different departments. Exhibition will go through January 5.
Free
5th Annual Layers of Innovation
Cincinnati Museum Center, 7–11:30p
Adults-only evening at the museum that doubles as an annual fundraiser where all ticket proceeds go straight into their philanthropy campaign. The theme is Layers of Innovation presented by Atomic Data where you will celebrate all things STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math).
Tickets here
Friday and Saturday
ArtLocal Art Show
ArtsConnect (Springfield Twp)
Non-juried show that celebrates all levels of ability. Art will be on display for two days and some work will be available for purchase.
Friday–Sunday
2024 Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market
Sharonville Convention Center
Hundreds of vendors, live carolers, photos with Santa, savory bites and sweet sips, free package check, giveaways, and so much more.
Tickets
Read more about what to do this Holiday season
Saturday
Opening Day: Holiday Junction Featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains at Union Terminal
Cincinnati Museum Center, 10a
The beloved Duke Energy Holiday Trains are back for their 78th season. Through January 6.
Free for members or included with museum admission
2024 Cooper Holiday Craft Fair
Cooper High School, 10a–3p
Christmas Open House
Painted Tree Cincinnati, 10a–8p
Explore holiday gifts, decor, fashion, and more while enjoying festive treats, amazing sales, and live music.
Grand Opening
Catch-A-Fire Pizza College Hill
5920 Hamilton Avenue, 11a ribbon cutting
Catch-A-Fire’s fourth location. Others include Blue Ash, Lebanon, and Westwood.
ArtisanFest513 Harvest Market
Washington Park, 11a–4p
Small business flea
2nd Anniversary
Northwood Cider Co, 12p
Celebrate two years of Northwood with a special indoor market with Off Pike Market, wood-fired pizza from Wildfire Pizza Kitchen, FREE cake to share, and an anniversary cider debut.
International Wine Festival
The Oscar Event Center at Jungle Jim’s Fairfield, 7p
Try over 400 wines from around the world at this event for wine enthusiasts and beginners. Order wines as you taste and enjoy light appetizers.
Tickets
Lights Out
The Dent Schoolhouse, 7:30p–midnight
This event will sell out
Sunday
Second Sunday Brunch
Fable Cafe, 10a–3p (or sell out)
Brunch pop-up by Chef Tyler Stemmer
Woolly Fest
Hellmann Creative Center, 11a–4p
Support local creators, from the farmers who raise beautiful fleece, to those who use all kinds of fiber materials to create amazing textiles and handicrafts.
Clothing Swap
Wooden Cask Brewing Company, 12–3p
Bring gently used clothing, shoes, and accessories that are still in good condition but no longer suit your style or needs. Limit 15 items per person. All genders, sizes and styles welcome.
Flavors of Freedom Festival
4222 Hamilton Avenue, 3–7p
Support organizations working on the ground in Congo, Sudan, and Palestine while enjoying food vendors, arts & crafts, cultural performances, and a raffle.
$5 for raffle ticket and entrance fee
SAAP’s 2nd Annual Friendsgiving Fundraiser
Mojave East, 4–8p
Family friendly Thanksgiving dinner and fun activities for all ages, including a cash bar, raffle baskets & grab bags, silent auction, and live Bourbon auction, as well as games for kids.
Tickets
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
Coming Soon
Cincinnati Pizza Week
November 11–17, $10 pizzas from area restaurants.
Sports
Xavier Musketeers MBB vs. IU Indy
Cintas Center
Friday at 6p
Watch: FS1; Listen: 55KRC
Cincinnati Bearcats MBB vs. Morehead State
Fifth Third Arena
Friday at 7p
Watch: ESPN+; Listen: 700 WLW
MLS Playoffs: Round One, Game Three
FC Cincinnati v. NYCFC
Saturday at 4p
Series tied 1-1 in round one best-of-three
Watch: Apple TV; Listen: FOX Sports 1360
Xavier Musketeers WBB vs. Miami (Ohio)
Cintas Center
Sunday at 1p
Watch: FloSports
Cincinnati Bearcats WBB vs. Delaware State
Fifth Third Arena
Sunday at 2p
Watch: ESPN+; Listen: WSAI
Week Ten
Cincinnati Bengals @ Baltimore Ravens
Thursday at 8:15p
Watch: Amazon Prime; Listen: 700 WLW, ESPN 1530, 102.7 WEBN
Check out the Bengals Game Day Guide
Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please click on the link for more information.
New To Do
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.
Dancefix
934 E McMillan (Walnut Hills)
Join Dancefix for a weekend of FREE dance and fitness classes as well as a giant dance party to celebrate their new headquarters.
ETC Produce
954 E McMillan (Walnut Hills)
New storefront and independently owned grocery store in Walnut Hills.
Aglamesis Bros
Hamilton
The Davis Building, 304 Main Street
Elephant Trek
Cincinnati Zoo
The new world-class elephant exhibit at the Zoo opens 10/1 and features swimming pools, streams, overhead feeding stations, mud wallows, and many more enrichment opportunities.
Tickets and Registration for Future Events
Summerfair Poster Design Contest
through January 11
The winning artist is awarded $3,000, as well as wide spread recognition through the Summerfair marketing campaign. The poster serves as the cornerstone of the advertising and public relations program each year and will become a collector’s item.
Ages 18+
Cincinnati Storytelling Festival
November 14–16, WestSide Brewing and Westwood Town Hall
three-day immersive storytelling experience for all ages—from funny tales to spooky stories.
Tuxedos & Tiaras Masquerade
November 16, The Palomar Cincinnati, 7–11p
A night of elegance supporting the LGBTQ+ community; honoring Reggie Harris, 2024 Monarch Award Recipient. Hosted by the board of Queen City Charities. All tickets include plated dinner, open bar, live music, valet parking, and more.
Black tie and masks encouraged
Cuisine Art Cocktails
November 23, Contemporary Arts Center, 7p
The CAC’s largest annual fundraiser, featuring an artful collaboration between the community, chefs and mixologists, creatives, and business leaders. All six floors will be activated with artists, performances, poetry, and tattooing.
Earlybird tickets available until November 9
Totally Rad Vintage Fest
November 23–24, NKY Convention Center, 10a–5p
Two days of vendors from across the country bringing the best in 80s, 90s, and 00s vintage. There will also be a vintage arcade, photo ops, Rad Rewind Museum, and immersive photo ops.
Pre-sale tickets available here
Market on Main
December 8, Woodward Theater, 11a–4p
Vendor applications are now open.
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s Mainstage 2024–25 Season
Taft Theatre
Santa Claus: The Musical (December 7–16)
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat (February 15–24)
Disney’s Frozen Jr (April 25–May 4)
15 Under-the-Radar Brunch Spots in Greater Cincinnati [citybeat.com]
Blink, But Don’t Sleep on the Arts in Cincinnati [forbes.com]
Cincinnati Children’s Named to Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll [usnews.com]
Cincinnati Comes in at Number 11 on Stacker’s Most Fun Cities in the US List [stacker.com]
Cincinnati Named Third Best City for a Staycation in the US [wallethub.com]
Fire Engulfs Playground, Closes ‘Big Mac’ Bridge Indefinitely [citybeat.com]
Nashville Breakfast and Brunch Concept Biscuit Love is Now Open in OTR [citybeat.com]
New Italian Restaurant Carmelo’s Opens in Covington [citybeat.com]
New Record Store to Open in OTR [citybeat.com]
Six More Greater Cincinnati Frisch’s Restaurants Ordered to Close [citybeat.com]
Summerfair Cincinnati’s Poster Design Contest Now Open [citybeat.com]
Where To Eat, Drink And Stay In Cincinnati, Ohio [forbes.com]
Where To Find Some of the City’s Most Haunted Houses [cincinnatimagazine.com]