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Truth or Dare: A Reality Show

21c Museum Hotel
609 Walnut, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Truth or Dare: A Reality Show features works that utilize illusion to entice, entertain, and explore the terrain between fact and fiction, presence and absence, reality and imagination.

Truth or Dare: A Reality Show features works that utilize illusion to entice, entertain, and explore the terrain between fact and fiction, presence and absence, reality and imagination.

Mandela: The Journey to Ubuntu

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
50 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

The exhibit commemorates the life and legacy of former South African President Nelson Mandela through photographs by Willman as he revisited many of the locations that played an important role in South Africa’s route to racial equality and Mandela’s personal fight for...

The exhibit commemorates the life and legacy of former South African President Nelson Mandela through photographs by Willman as he revisited many of the locations that played an important role in South Africa’s route to racial equality and Mandela’s personal fight for...

1919 Cincinnati Reds World Series Champions Exhibit

Behringer-Crawford Museum
1600 Montague Road, Covington, KY 41011

South

This new exhibit features authenticated baseball cards, autographs, postcards and souvenir books from the 1919 Championship Reds. The exhibit also includes memorabilia commemorating the notorious "Black Sox" betting scandal that rocked baseball and led to eight White Sox players...

This new exhibit features authenticated baseball cards, autographs, postcards and souvenir books from the 1919 Championship Reds. The exhibit also includes memorabilia commemorating the notorious "Black Sox" betting scandal that rocked baseball and led to eight White Sox players...

Holiday Junction Featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45203

Downtown

Explore 9,000 square feet of trains, including displays from the early 1900s and 1930s. Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends, and the return of Cincinnati's iconic Duke Energy Holiday Trains, a tradition for more than 70 years and counting. LEGO lovers will delight in...

Explore 9,000 square feet of trains, including displays from the early 1900s and 1930s. Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends, and the return of Cincinnati's iconic Duke Energy Holiday Trains, a tradition for more than 70 years and counting. LEGO lovers will delight in...

Synthetica

Weston Art Gallery
650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Artists are often at the leading edge of innovation and experimentation with new materials that spur creative development. Synthetica is a group exhibition of artists working with chemically engineered materials in unconventional ways. Working on two-dimensional surfaces with...

Artists are often at the leading edge of innovation and experimentation with new materials that spur creative development. Synthetica is a group exhibition of artists working with chemically engineered materials in unconventional ways. Working on two-dimensional surfaces with...

Alex Hibbitt: Rhizome

Weston Art Gallery
650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Alex Hibbitt constructs complex modular and suspended sculptures of cast porcelain intersected with cut felt shapes that explore ideas of complexity, connectivity, and the relationships between two- and three-dimensional forms.

Alex Hibbitt constructs complex modular and suspended sculptures of cast porcelain intersected with cut felt shapes that explore ideas of complexity, connectivity, and the relationships between two- and three-dimensional forms.

Akram Zaatari: The Fold- Space, time and image

Contemporary Arts Center
44 E. Sixth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Acclaimed Lebanese artist Akram Zaatari combines the roles of image-maker, archivist, curator, filmmaker and critical theorist to explore the role photography plays in both instituting and fabricating identity. For this exhibition he positions the seemingly simple fold as a...

Acclaimed Lebanese artist Akram Zaatari combines the roles of image-maker, archivist, curator, filmmaker and critical theorist to explore the role photography plays in both instituting and fabricating identity. For this exhibition he positions the seemingly simple fold as a...

Mamma Andersson Memory Banks

Contemporary Arts Center
44 E. Sixth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Painters often draw from 
existing visual materials, such as photographs and reproductions of past works of art, to inspire and construct their work. Swedish artist Mamma Andersson (born 1962)—known for her dreamlike, faintly narrative compositions inspired by Nordic...

Painters often draw from 
existing visual materials, such as photographs and reproductions of past works of art, to inspire and construct their work. Swedish artist Mamma Andersson (born 1962)—known for her dreamlike, faintly narrative compositions inspired by Nordic...

Paris to New York: Photographs by Eugene Atget and Berenice Abbott

Taft Museum of Art
316 Pike St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

In Paris in the 1920s, the young American photographer Berenice Abbott (1898–1991) encountered the elderly French photographer Eugène Atget (1857–1927). Their contact would have profound and lasting effects on the careers and legacies of both artists. Through a sequence of...

In Paris in the 1920s, the young American photographer Berenice Abbott (1898–1991) encountered the elderly French photographer Eugène Atget (1857–1927). Their contact would have profound and lasting effects on the careers and legacies of both artists. Through a sequence of...

Travels with Turner

Taft Museum of Art
316 Pike St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Follow nineteenth-century British painter J. M. W. Turner on his travels throughout the United Kingdom and Europe—through his watercolors and an interactive digital map. On his journeys, Turner filled sketchbook after sketchbook, gathering reference material he would later...

Follow nineteenth-century British painter J. M. W. Turner on his travels throughout the United Kingdom and Europe—through his watercolors and an interactive digital map. On his journeys, Turner filled sketchbook after sketchbook, gathering reference material he would later...

Collecting Calligraphy: Arts of the Islamic World

Cincinnati Art Museum
953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Uptown

Explores the prominence and pervasiveness of calligraphy in the arts of the Islamic world. Through the display of individual folios and complete manuscripts that date from the ninth through the twentieth century, the exhibition emphasizes the craftsmanship and skill evident in...

Explores the prominence and pervasiveness of calligraphy in the arts of the Islamic world. Through the display of individual folios and complete manuscripts that date from the ninth through the twentieth century, the exhibition emphasizes the craftsmanship and skill evident in...

Create and Skate

Fountain Square Ice Rink
Fifth and Vine streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Mindful Making with art therapist Sharee Allen. Join us weekly in the warming tent for crafts and take advantage of the quiet ice for little ones as they learn to skate! Free entry with concessions purchase for non-skaters.   Admission is $6, skate rental is $4. Amenities...

Mindful Making with art therapist Sharee Allen. Join us weekly in the warming tent for crafts and take advantage of the quiet ice for little ones as they learn to skate! Free entry with concessions purchase for non-skaters.   Admission is $6, skate rental is $4. Amenities...

SkyStar Observation Wheel

The Banks
150 E. Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Enjoy unique views of downtown Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and the Ohio River from aboard the 150 foot Skystar Observation Wheel. Each of the 36 gondolas is enclosed, climate controlled and can hold up to six passengers. The SkyStar experience consists of four revolutions and...

Enjoy unique views of downtown Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, and the Ohio River from aboard the 150 foot Skystar Observation Wheel. Each of the 36 gondolas is enclosed, climate controlled and can hold up to six passengers. The SkyStar experience consists of four revolutions and...

Breaking Through: Women Changing the Leadership Landscape Forums

Union Institute & University
440 East McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Uptown

Hear the inspirational stories of empowerment, commitment, and passion to step up and speak up in an effort to drive change. Each leader will share her story of how she moved outside her comfort zone to stretch boundaries and transform communities. The first forum is The...

Hear the inspirational stories of empowerment, commitment, and passion to step up and speak up in an effort to drive change. Each leader will share her story of how she moved outside her comfort zone to stretch boundaries and transform communities. The first forum is The...

Union Institute & University Breaking Through: Women Changing the Leadership Landscape Forum on Professional Leadership.

Union Institute & University
440 East McMillan, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Uptown

Women are actively engaged in working with real estate developers, local governments, and businesses to support activities that create jobs and leverage opportunities for the region. Join us for this free forum to learn how four of these women followed a path to position...

Women are actively engaged in working with real estate developers, local governments, and businesses to support activities that create jobs and leverage opportunities for the region. Join us for this free forum to learn how four of these women followed a path to position...

Pint Glass Succulent Arrange & Sip

Taft's Brewing Co. Brewpourium
4831 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232

Uptown

Local farmer-florist and owner of The Flower Lady LLC will be instructing a class on how to create trendy succulent arrangements in unique containers - this time in one of our Taft's pint glasses! Get the secrets to caring for these low-maintenance plants while learning the...

Local farmer-florist and owner of The Flower Lady LLC will be instructing a class on how to create trendy succulent arrangements in unique containers - this time in one of our Taft's pint glasses! Get the secrets to caring for these low-maintenance plants while learning the...

Creative New Year!

Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati
2715 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Uptown

Step into the New Year with creativity, care, and contemplation! Join us for this reflective workshop opportunity at Civic Garden Center. Participants will be guided through creative art-making, personal reflection/writing, and group conversation to clarify your inspirations and...

Step into the New Year with creativity, care, and contemplation! Join us for this reflective workshop opportunity at Civic Garden Center. Participants will be guided through creative art-making, personal reflection/writing, and group conversation to clarify your inspirations and...

Wine Wednesday with Old Green Eyes & BBG

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen
4632 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226

East

BrewRiver is offering /2 off on boutique wine choices with the bonus of the best music in town. Old Green Eyes and BBG bringing The Great American Song Book back every Wednesday Night!

BrewRiver is offering /2 off on boutique wine choices with the bonus of the best music in town. Old Green Eyes and BBG bringing The Great American Song Book back every Wednesday Night!

Fiddler on the Roof

Aronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Rich with musical hits you know and love, including “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset;’ “If I Were A Rich Man;’ “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life (L’Chaim!),” FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is the heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and...

Rich with musical hits you know and love, including “Tradition,” “Sunrise, Sunset;’ “If I Were A Rich Man;’ “Matchmaker, Matchmaker” and “To Life (L’Chaim!),” FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is the heartwarming story of fathers and daughters, husbands and wives, and...

The Second City-It's Not You, It's Me

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mount Adams Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Uptown

The Second City has been laughing at love and its various side effects for decades. The world-famous comedy company’s new show takes shots at heartbreak and the mire of human relationships. Your friends, parents and blind date will all find something achingly familiar to laugh...

The Second City has been laughing at love and its various side effects for decades. The world-famous comedy company’s new show takes shots at heartbreak and the mire of human relationships. Your friends, parents and blind date will all find something achingly familiar to laugh...

Red Bike

Know Theatre of Cincinnati
1120 Jackson St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

What kind of future will you have living in these here United States? Remember when you were eleven years old and you had a bike, one that made you dream about a world bigger than the one in which you live? This is that memory. Except it is now.

What kind of future will you have living in these here United States? Remember when you were eleven years old and you had a bike, one that made you dream about a world bigger than the one in which you live? This is that memory. Except it is now.

Pro-Am Night

Go Bananas Comedy Club
8410 Market Place Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45242

North

Catch local newbies, club regulars, and touring headliners drop new material every Wednesday. Some will be funny and some won't be, but it's always a great show!

Catch local newbies, club regulars, and touring headliners drop new material every Wednesday. Some will be funny and some won't be, but it's always a great show!

Greensky Bluegrass

Madison Theater
730 Madison Ave., Covington, KY 41011

South

With speical guests Circles Around the Sun.

With speical guests Circles Around the Sun.

Big Blue Wasp Band

Caffe Vivace
975 East McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Uptown

The legendary Blue Wisp Big Band plays every Wednesday at Caffè Vivace

The legendary Blue Wisp Big Band plays every Wednesday at Caffè Vivace

The Friends' Winter Warehouse Sale

The Friends' Used Book Store at the Warehouse
8456 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45216

North

The Friends have been stocking up and preparing for this event since August. Join us at the Used Book Store at the Warehouse (8456 Vine Street in Hartwell) January 17-20 for our first big used book sale of 2019! What new titles will you find?! If you haven't been to the...

The Friends have been stocking up and preparing for this event since August. Join us at the Used Book Store at the Warehouse (8456 Vine Street in Hartwell) January 17-20 for our first big used book sale of 2019! What new titles will you find?! If you haven't been to the...

BBQ Rib Dinner

Vinoklet Winery and Restaurant
11069 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45252

North

Half slab BBQ ribs, glass of wine, baked potato or rice, broccoli or corn.

Half slab BBQ ribs, glass of wine, baked potato or rice, broccoli or corn.

Taft's Brewing Beach Party

Taft's Ale House
1429 Race St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Taft's is cranking up the heat in Nellie's Tap Room to help you power through the winter blues! Join for an unforgettable indoor beach party and get ready to trade in your winter coat and gloves for flip flops and leis. Build a sand castle, dance to island music by...

Taft's is cranking up the heat in Nellie's Tap Room to help you power through the winter blues! Join for an unforgettable indoor beach party and get ready to trade in your winter coat and gloves for flip flops and leis. Build a sand castle, dance to island music by...

Live Racing at Turfway Park

Turfway Park
7500 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042

South

Enjoy live Thoroughbred racing and vintage charm at Turfway Park through December 31st. Simulcast racing is available daily except Monday and Tuesday.

Enjoy live Thoroughbred racing and vintage charm at Turfway Park through December 31st. Simulcast racing is available daily except Monday and Tuesday.

Union Institute & University January Live Reading Series Event on Mental Health

Union Institute & University
440 East McMillan, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Uptown

Kick off the New Year with the January Live Reading Series Event. This session’s topic is Mental Health featuring readings from experts Sarah Anne Strickley and Dr. Navdeep Kang. Sarah Anne Strickley is the author of the short story collection, Fall Together (Gold Wake Press,...

Kick off the New Year with the January Live Reading Series Event. This session’s topic is Mental Health featuring readings from experts Sarah Anne Strickley and Dr. Navdeep Kang. Sarah Anne Strickley is the author of the short story collection, Fall Together (Gold Wake Press,...

Live Jazz at the Symphony Hotel

Symphony Hotel Restaurant & Jazz Bar
210 W. 14th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Come listen to live jazz and enjoy a seasonal cocktail in our lounge! We feature like jazz every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night and there is NEVER a cover. Thursdays also feature complimentary valet parking. Friday and Saturday nights valet is also available for a nominal...

Come listen to live jazz and enjoy a seasonal cocktail in our lounge! We feature like jazz every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night and there is NEVER a cover. Thursdays also feature complimentary valet parking. Friday and Saturday nights valet is also available for a nominal...

Paint Nite

The Pub at Rookwood Mews
2692 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45208

East

Paint Nite is invading bars and restaurants near you with everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind painting. We’ll guide you and your friends through two lively hours of creativity, drinking, and laughing ‘til your cheeks hurt. The best part? You don’t have to be an...

Paint Nite is invading bars and restaurants near you with everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind painting. We’ll guide you and your friends through two lively hours of creativity, drinking, and laughing ‘til your cheeks hurt. The best part? You don’t have to be an...

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Carnegie
1028 Scott Blvd., Covington, KY 41011

South

Beloved musical based on Victor Hugo novel.

Beloved musical based on Victor Hugo novel.

Shane Mauss

Go Bananas Comedy Club
8410 Market Place Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45242

North

Originally from Wisconsin, Shane Mauss caught his first break when he was awarded ‘Best Stand-Up” at The HBO US Comedy Arts Festival in 2007. This led to his TV debut and first of five appearances on Conan. Since that time he’s been on Jimmy Kimmel, Showtime, has had...

Originally from Wisconsin, Shane Mauss caught his first break when he was awarded ‘Best Stand-Up” at The HBO US Comedy Arts Festival in 2007. This led to his TV debut and first of five appearances on Conan. Since that time he’s been on Jimmy Kimmel, Showtime, has had...