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Tom Bacher: Per-4-ming Trans-4-ming Phos-4-s-cent Paintings
Weston Art Gallery
Downtown
Tom Bacher: Per-4-ming Trans-4-ming Phos-4-s-cent Paintings
Weston Art Gallery
Downtown
Returning to the Weston for his second solo exhibition, Tom Bacher (Cincinnati, OH) continues his exploration of large-scale paintings depicting city, landscape, and abstract imagery through his mastery of phosphorescent pigments combined with acrylic medium. Bacher’s luminous...
Returning to the Weston for his second solo exhibition, Tom Bacher (Cincinnati, OH) continues his exploration of large-scale paintings depicting city, landscape, and abstract imagery through his mastery of phosphorescent pigments combined with acrylic medium. Bacher’s luminous...
Glenn Kaino
Contemporary Arts Center
Downtown
Glenn Kaino
Contemporary Arts Center
Downtown
The chameleon-esque practice of Japanese-American artist Glenn Kaino utilizes sculpture, spectacle, video and performance to convey political restlessness and the uncanny blurring of news with fallacy.
The chameleon-esque practice of Japanese-American artist Glenn Kaino utilizes sculpture, spectacle, video and performance to convey political restlessness and the uncanny blurring of news with fallacy.
Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week
Greater Cincinnati
Downtown
Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week
Greater Cincinnati
Downtown
Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week offers a unique celebration of culinary tourism in the Greater Cincinnati area during April 16-22, 2018. More than 40 area restaurants offer a 3-course lunch or dinner. Hours vary by location, contact restaurant for hours.
Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week offers a unique celebration of culinary tourism in the Greater Cincinnati area during April 16-22, 2018. More than 40 area restaurants offer a 3-course lunch or dinner. Hours vary by location, contact restaurant for hours.
Eternal Blooms: Chinese Painted Enamels on Copper
Taft Museum of Art
Downtown
Eternal Blooms: Chinese Painted Enamels on Copper
Taft Museum of Art
Downtown
Celebrate springtime with a lavish array of brightly colored flowers, fruits, and insects, all found decorating small utilitarian objects such as plates, bowls, and boxes. In the 17th century, Jesuit missionaries exported the painted enamel technique, which originated in...
Celebrate springtime with a lavish array of brightly colored flowers, fruits, and insects, all found decorating small utilitarian objects such as plates, bowls, and boxes. In the 17th century, Jesuit missionaries exported the painted enamel technique, which originated in...
Louis Comfort Tiffany: Treasures from the Driehaus Collection
Taft Museum of Art
Downtown
Louis Comfort Tiffany: Treasures from the Driehaus Collection
Taft Museum of Art
Downtown
National tour incorporates more than 60 stunning examples of Tiffany's decorative arts legacy over 30 years. Exhibit continues through May 27. Image Credits: Tiffany Studios, Covered Box, about 1905, silver, transparent enamel. Photograph by John Faier. © 2013...
National tour incorporates more than 60 stunning examples of Tiffany's decorative arts legacy over 30 years. Exhibit continues through May 27. Image Credits: Tiffany Studios, Covered Box, about 1905, silver, transparent enamel. Photograph by John Faier. © 2013...
William Kentridge: More Sweetly Play the Dance
Cincinnati Art Museum
Downtown
William Kentridge: More Sweetly Play the Dance
Cincinnati Art Museum
Downtown
Contemporary South African artist William Kentridge's powerful film installation encircles viewer with 7 screens as travelers pass across animated landscape accompanied by brass band.
Contemporary South African artist William Kentridge's powerful film installation encircles viewer with 7 screens as travelers pass across animated landscape accompanied by brass band.
Confederate Memory: Symbols, Controversy & Legacy
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Downtown
Confederate Memory: Symbols, Controversy & Legacy
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Downtown
Examines historical memory and the lasting legacy of the Confederacy, addressing revisionist history and the national Confederate symbols debate.
Examines historical memory and the lasting legacy of the Confederacy, addressing revisionist history and the national Confederate symbols debate.
Confederate Currency: The Color of Money
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Downtown
Confederate Currency: The Color of Money
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Downtown
This exhibit investigates the importance of slavery in the economy of the South.
This exhibit investigates the importance of slavery in the economy of the South.
Yappy Hour
Washington Park
Downtown
Yappy Hour
Washington Park
Downtown
Mix and mingle with drink specials and furry best friend on The Southwest Porch and in Dog Park.
Mix and mingle with drink specials and furry best friend on The Southwest Porch and in Dog Park.
Live Jazz at The Symphony Hotel and Restaurant
Symphony Hotel Restaurant & Jazz Bar
Downtown
Live Jazz at The Symphony Hotel and Restaurant
Symphony Hotel Restaurant & Jazz Bar
Downtown
The Symphony Hotel Lounge and Jazz Bar is one of the most popular bars in Over The Rhine, Cincinnati. Located in the heart of Cincinnati’s revival, our bar is in Over-the-Rhine next to Music Hall. The no-cover. live jazz schedule is as follows: Thursday (7pm-10pm), Friday...
The Symphony Hotel Lounge and Jazz Bar is one of the most popular bars in Over The Rhine, Cincinnati. Located in the heart of Cincinnati’s revival, our bar is in Over-the-Rhine next to Music Hall. The no-cover. live jazz schedule is as follows: Thursday (7pm-10pm), Friday...
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Downtown
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Downtown
Searing family drama by true American master remains potent exploration of ties that bind, and sometimes strangle.
Searing family drama by true American master remains potent exploration of ties that bind, and sometimes strangle.
The King And I
Aronoff Center for the Arts
Downtown
The King And I
Aronoff Center for the Arts
Downtown
Set in 1860's Bangkok, musical tells story of unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between King of Siam and British schoolteacher.
Set in 1860's Bangkok, musical tells story of unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between King of Siam and British schoolteacher.
CCM Studio Acting: Edinburgh Fringe Festival Project
Cohen Family Studio Theater
Downtown
CCM Studio Acting: Edinburgh Fringe Festival Project
Cohen Family Studio Theater
Downtown
Original 60-minute piece to be performed in August at Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Original 60-minute piece to be performed in August at Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Ada and the Engine
Know Theatre of Cincinnati
Downtown
Ada and the Engine
Know Theatre of Cincinnati
Downtown
In 19th century England, Ada Lovelace dreams of modern world.
In 19th century England, Ada Lovelace dreams of modern world.
Mark deJong
Contemporary Arts Center
Downtown
Mark deJong
Contemporary Arts Center
Downtown
The character of Cincinnati's architectural and artistic complexion was forever changed by the groundbreaking work of Dutch-born, Cincinnati-based artist Mark deJong (b.1966). His launch of Swing House in the late summer of 2017 welcomes adventurous renters into a...
The character of Cincinnati's architectural and artistic complexion was forever changed by the groundbreaking work of Dutch-born, Cincinnati-based artist Mark deJong (b.1966). His launch of Swing House in the late summer of 2017 welcomes adventurous renters into a...
Chris Larson
Contemporary Arts Center
Downtown
Chris Larson
Contemporary Arts Center
Downtown
Minneapolis-based artist Chris Larson's surreal carpentry transforms ordinary buildings into sculptures, stage sets, musical instruments and performative vehicles. From scale effigies of iconic structures that he builds and subsequently razes to hallucinatory studio spaces...
Minneapolis-based artist Chris Larson's surreal carpentry transforms ordinary buildings into sculptures, stage sets, musical instruments and performative vehicles. From scale effigies of iconic structures that he builds and subsequently razes to hallucinatory studio spaces...
Bernstein Centennial
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Downtown
Bernstein Centennial
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Downtown
Music of American masters takes center stage along with Cincinnati favorite, pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet.
Music of American masters takes center stage along with Cincinnati favorite, pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet.
Classical Roots
Music Hall
Downtown
Classical Roots
Music Hall
Downtown
Enjoy an uplifting celebration of African-American musical heritage, featuring the CSO and the Classical Roots Community Mass Choir.
Enjoy an uplifting celebration of African-American musical heritage, featuring the CSO and the Classical Roots Community Mass Choir.
Platinum Comedy Tour
U.S. Bank Arena
Downtown
Platinum Comedy Tour
U.S. Bank Arena
Downtown
Mike Epps, Rickey Smiley, DeRay Davis and Tony Rock.
Mike Epps, Rickey Smiley, DeRay Davis and Tony Rock.
Mavis Staples
Memorial Hall
Downtown
Mavis Staples
Memorial Hall
Downtown
Grammy-winner and Kennedy Center Honoree.
Grammy-winner and Kennedy Center Honoree.
Weekend Workout
Washington Park
Downtown
Weekend Workout
Washington Park
Downtown
Enjoy a variety of free, rotating fitness classes led by licensed YMCA instructors.
Enjoy a variety of free, rotating fitness classes led by licensed YMCA instructors.
Going Round the 'Earth Day'
Carol Ann's Carousel
Downtown
Going Round the 'Earth Day'
Carol Ann's Carousel
Downtown
Take a spin around the Carousel this Earth Day! Enjoy family friendly crafts and learn what you can make using recycled materials!
Take a spin around the Carousel this Earth Day! Enjoy family friendly crafts and learn what you can make using recycled materials!
Project38 Festival
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Downtown
Project38 Festival
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Downtown
38 different area schools perform Shakespeare.
38 different area schools perform Shakespeare.
Block Party
Taft Museum of Art
Downtown
Block Party
Taft Museum of Art
Downtown
Full access to museum, music, crafts, games. Food and themed beverages for purchase. Part of ArtsWave event series.
Full access to museum, music, crafts, games. Food and themed beverages for purchase. Part of ArtsWave event series.
