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St. Lawrence String Quartet

Memorial Hall
1225 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Chamber Music Cincinnati’s 90th year is the St. Lawrence String Quartet’s 30th. “Modern…dramatic…superb…wickedly attentive…with a hint of rock ‘n roll energy…” are just a few ways critics describe the SLSQ. Renowned for the intensity of its performances, its...

Chamber Music Cincinnati’s 90th year is the St. Lawrence String Quartet’s 30th. “Modern…dramatic…superb…wickedly attentive…with a hint of rock ‘n roll energy…” are just a few ways critics describe the SLSQ. Renowned for the intensity of its performances, its...

CSO Proof: Singulis Et Simul

Music Hall
1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

The vogue ballroom culture is defined by its celebration of femininity in the African American transgender community, with roots dating back to the Harlem Renaissance. It resonates with the Baroque period. I create a path to explore juxtapositions between Baroque music and urban...

The vogue ballroom culture is defined by its celebration of femininity in the African American transgender community, with roots dating back to the Harlem Renaissance. It resonates with the Baroque period. I create a path to explore juxtapositions between Baroque music and urban...

Freddy Jones Band

The Ludlow Garage
342 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Uptown

Freddy Jones Band is one of America’s premiere roots rock bands (and no, none of the members are actually named Freddy Jones). Freddy Jones Band is fronted by founding member and sole writer/singer of the bands biggest hit to date, “ In A DayDream” Marty Lloyd, who plays...

Freddy Jones Band is one of America’s premiere roots rock bands (and no, none of the members are actually named Freddy Jones). Freddy Jones Band is fronted by founding member and sole writer/singer of the bands biggest hit to date, “ In A DayDream” Marty Lloyd, who plays...

Jackopierce

The Ludlow Garage
342 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Uptown

Jack O’Neill and Cary Pierce, the “Jack O” and “Pierce” who make up the seminal duo Jackopierce, are celebrating 30 years of making music that has amassed a loyal following of millions of fans across the country and the world with a super high-energy live show and what...

Jack O’Neill and Cary Pierce, the “Jack O” and “Pierce” who make up the seminal duo Jackopierce, are celebrating 30 years of making music that has amassed a loyal following of millions of fans across the country and the world with a super high-energy live show and what...

SwinGallery - Vintage Swing Dancing

Liberty Exhibition Hall
3938 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45215

North

The region's longest running swing dance venue. With weekly dance lessons in Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Charleston and more. Live music on the first Thursday of every month with the Jazz Coasters. All ages welcome. No partner required.

The region's longest running swing dance venue. With weekly dance lessons in Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, Charleston and more. Live music on the first Thursday of every month with the Jazz Coasters. All ages welcome. No partner required.

Signs and Songs

American Sign Museum
1330 Monmouth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45225

Uptown

An American music series featuring local bands.

An American music series featuring local bands.

Friday Night Jams

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

Downtown

Skate to the beat during Friday Night Jams November 8-22. Rotating DJs will take over the rink from 8p-10p to get your weekend started. Events at Fountain Square brought to you by Fifth Third Bank.   Admission is $6, skate rental is $4. Amenities include lockers, benches,...

Skate to the beat during Friday Night Jams November 8-22. Rotating DJs will take over the rink from 8p-10p to get your weekend started. Events at Fountain Square brought to you by Fifth Third Bank.   Admission is $6, skate rental is $4. Amenities include lockers, benches,...

Brantley Gilbert- Fired Up Tour

BB&T Arena
500 Nunn Drive, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY 41099

South

With special guests Dylan Scott and Brandon Lay

With special guests Dylan Scott and Brandon Lay

Orchestral Spectacular: Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blues

Music Hall
1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Go all-out with a Gershwin program that’s blues-y, jazzy and fun, featuring a brilliant improvisatory arrangement of Rhapsody in Blue.  Experience Rhapsody like never before, with “the genius of the modern piano,” jazz pianist Marcus Roberts.   This is your...

Go all-out with a Gershwin program that’s blues-y, jazzy and fun, featuring a brilliant improvisatory arrangement of Rhapsody in Blue.  Experience Rhapsody like never before, with “the genius of the modern piano,” jazz pianist Marcus Roberts.   This is your...

Iron Maidens

Bogart's
, Cincinnati, OH 45219

Uptown

The Iron Maidens are an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 2001 as an all-female tribute act to English heavy metal band Iron Maiden.

The Iron Maidens are an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 2001 as an all-female tribute act to English heavy metal band Iron Maiden.

Jamey Johnson

Lawrenceburg Event Center
91 Walnut St., Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

West

Platinum-selling artist Jamey Johnson brings his outlaw country style to the Lawrenceburg Event Center for one of the biggest concerts of the year!   Highly respected by his peers and country music fans alike, Johnson has two Song of the Year trophies both from the...

Platinum-selling artist Jamey Johnson brings his outlaw country style to the Lawrenceburg Event Center for one of the biggest concerts of the year!   Highly respected by his peers and country music fans alike, Johnson has two Song of the Year trophies both from the...

Phillip Phillips

The Ludlow Garage
342 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Uptown

Since releasing his five-times-platinum debut single “Home” in spring 2012, Phillip Phillips has released two chart-topping albums and taken his expansive brand of earthy, guitar-fueled rock to stages across the globe. With his soulful vocals and ruggedly warm sensibilities,...

Since releasing his five-times-platinum debut single “Home” in spring 2012, Phillip Phillips has released two chart-topping albums and taken his expansive brand of earthy, guitar-fueled rock to stages across the globe. With his soulful vocals and ruggedly warm sensibilities,...

Cash Unchained: The Ultimate Johnny Cash Experience

Bogart's
2621 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45219

Uptown

Take a journey back in time to the life and music of "The Man in Black" performed by Cash Unchained. The band has been national sought after while touring all over US bringing the sights and sounds of the legendary Johnny Cash.   Johnny Cash may not have been the greatest...

Take a journey back in time to the life and music of "The Man in Black" performed by Cash Unchained. The band has been national sought after while touring all over US bringing the sights and sounds of the legendary Johnny Cash.   Johnny Cash may not have been the greatest...

CCJO [email protected] Chamber Jazz | On the Same Wavelength: Phil DeGreg + Joe Lukasik

First Unitarian Church
536 Linton Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219

Uptown

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Academy Award winning musical for Best Picture, “The Sound of Music,” is beloved across generations. The Phil DeGreg Trio will partner with members of the award-winning Cincinnati Youth Choir directed by Robyn Lana on a concert that will be...

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Academy Award winning musical for Best Picture, “The Sound of Music,” is beloved across generations. The Phil DeGreg Trio will partner with members of the award-winning Cincinnati Youth Choir directed by Robyn Lana on a concert that will be...

Open Your Heart

Eddie Merlot's
10808 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242

North

Join for the 12th annual Open Your Heart dinner sponsored by Convalescent Hospital for Children. Event chair Patti Zesch invites you to a Valentine-inspired evening to support Stepping Stones’ programs. The 12th annual Open Your Heart will be held Tuesday, February 4th at...

Join for the 12th annual Open Your Heart dinner sponsored by Convalescent Hospital for Children. Event chair Patti Zesch invites you to a Valentine-inspired evening to support Stepping Stones’ programs. The 12th annual Open Your Heart will be held Tuesday, February 4th at...

Bluegrass Music

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

North

Each Wednesday Vernon McIntyre's Appalachian Grass plays at Vinoklet Winery & Restaurant. Free admission but we ask for a reservation to ensure we can find you a place to sit. All you can eat spaghetti available for $12 includes spaghetti, meatballs, rolls, salad, and ice...

Each Wednesday Vernon McIntyre's Appalachian Grass plays at Vinoklet Winery & Restaurant. Free admission but we ask for a reservation to ensure we can find you a place to sit. All you can eat spaghetti available for $12 includes spaghetti, meatballs, rolls, salad, and ice...

Jordan Davis

Bogart's
2621 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45219

Uptown

On his Trouble Town Tour

On his Trouble Town Tour

John Sebastian

The Ludlow Garage
342 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Uptown

Over four decades the contributions of John Sebastian have become a permanent part of our American musical fabric.   His group The Lovin’ Spoonful played a major role in the mid-’60s rock revolution, but what leader, singer and songwriter Sebastian had in mind was...

Over four decades the contributions of John Sebastian have become a permanent part of our American musical fabric.   His group The Lovin’ Spoonful played a major role in the mid-’60s rock revolution, but what leader, singer and songwriter Sebastian had in mind was...

Totally 80s with the Motels

Bogart's
2621 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45219

Uptown

Sirius XM radio presents The Motels. 

Sirius XM radio presents The Motels. 

Play of Light: Ravel's Enchantment

Music Hall
1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Louis Langrée conducts Ravel’s fantastical story—a fully staged production that blooms with illustrated animations and imagination.   - Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard reprises her Grammy-winning title role as "the child" in L’Enfant.   - This fully staged...

Louis Langrée conducts Ravel’s fantastical story—a fully staged production that blooms with illustrated animations and imagination.   - Mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard reprises her Grammy-winning title role as "the child" in L’Enfant.   - This fully staged...

The Ark Bank

The Ludlow Garage
342 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Uptown

Presently hailed as the number one reggae band in the whole Midwest USA by several publications, The Ark Band is heavily booked each year between May and September, playing a number of large events and festivals. However, they are on the road most of the year, performing at...

Presently hailed as the number one reggae band in the whole Midwest USA by several publications, The Ark Band is heavily booked each year between May and September, playing a number of large events and festivals. However, they are on the road most of the year, performing at...

Canten Senores!: All-City Boychoir

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

Downtown

'Canten Senores' is a beloved carnavalito, a folk song and dance style from Bolivia and Argentina, originally sung during carnival. The translation of the title is, 'Sing, Sirs!', perfect for a Boychoir Festival! The concert is all about celebrating with song!

'Canten Senores' is a beloved carnavalito, a folk song and dance style from Bolivia and Argentina, originally sung during carnival. The translation of the title is, 'Sing, Sirs!', perfect for a Boychoir Festival! The concert is all about celebrating with song!

Jerry’s Girls: A Jerry Herman Musical Revue

The Carnegie
1028 Scott Blvd., Covington, KY 41012

Join Queen City Cabaret and a star-studded, Cincinnati-based cast for a scintillating night of theatre in their production of Jerry’s Girls, a cabaret-style style celebration of Broadway’s own Jerry Herman. The show highlights music from Herman’s legendary career as one of...

Join Queen City Cabaret and a star-studded, Cincinnati-based cast for a scintillating night of theatre in their production of Jerry’s Girls, a cabaret-style style celebration of Broadway’s own Jerry Herman. The show highlights music from Herman’s legendary career as one of...

Freekbass & The Bump Assembly Does P-Funk

The Ludlow Garage
342 Ludlow Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Uptown

Freekbass is one of the world’s great bass players. He has been on the cover of Bass Musician Magazine, Bass Guitar Magazine/UK, three times, and has been featured in Bass Player Magazine numerous times. He has hosted master classes at “Bass Player Live” in Los Angeles and...

Freekbass is one of the world’s great bass players. He has been on the cover of Bass Musician Magazine, Bass Guitar Magazine/UK, three times, and has been featured in Bass Player Magazine numerous times. He has hosted master classes at “Bass Player Live” in Los Angeles and...

Brunch.Art.Music

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

Uptown

Brunch.Art.Music Sunday, February 9, 12:00–1:00 p.m.  Musical performance is free. Food must be purchased separately.    Join us every second Sunday of the month for music in the Great Hall from 12:00 – 1:00.    Visitors will be invited to...

Brunch.Art.Music Sunday, February 9, 12:00–1:00 p.m.  Musical performance is free. Food must be purchased separately.    Join us every second Sunday of the month for music in the Great Hall from 12:00 – 1:00.    Visitors will be invited to...

CSo Youth Orchestra- The War of the Romantics

Music Hall
1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Exploring the masters from both sides of the great schism in the German symphonic tradition. Music from the Neudeutsche Schule to the Conservatoire

Exploring the masters from both sides of the great schism in the German symphonic tradition. Music from the Neudeutsche Schule to the Conservatoire

Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime

Bogart's
2621 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45219

Uptown

The phenomenon known as Sublime, arguably the most energetic, original and uniquely eclectic band to emerge from any scene, anywhere, ended with the untimely death of lead singer, guitarist and songwriter Brad Nowell in May of 1996. But encompassing the sense of place and...

The phenomenon known as Sublime, arguably the most energetic, original and uniquely eclectic band to emerge from any scene, anywhere, ended with the untimely death of lead singer, guitarist and songwriter Brad Nowell in May of 1996. But encompassing the sense of place and...

NGHTMRE

Bogart's
2621 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45219

Uptown

The Portal Tour

The Portal Tour

N. C. Wyeth: New Perspectives

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

Downtown

This exhibition showcases the work of N. C. Wyeth (1882–1945), the patriarch of one of America’s most prominent artistic families. Co-organized by the Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, and the Portland Museum of Art in Maine, this exhibition brings...

This exhibition showcases the work of N. C. Wyeth (1882–1945), the patriarch of one of America’s most prominent artistic families. Co-organized by the Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, and the Portland Museum of Art in Maine, this exhibition brings...

The Magic of Music in Theatre

Music Hall
1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Get to know Blake Robison, Artistic Director of Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, as he shares what it takes to offer a wide range of musical sensations at the Playhouse. Music can set the stage or play an essential part in a performance. Choice of beverages and...

Get to know Blake Robison, Artistic Director of Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, as he shares what it takes to offer a wide range of musical sensations at the Playhouse. Music can set the stage or play an essential part in a performance. Choice of beverages and...

Finneytown Music Workshop

Lucky Turtle
8621 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231

North

Four-piece ensemble featuring saxophone, stand up bass, drums, guitar. Exciting jam sessions with variety of guest players.

Four-piece ensemble featuring saxophone, stand up bass, drums, guitar. Exciting jam sessions with variety of guest players.

The Earls of Leicester

Memorial Hall
1225 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Shawn Camp (guitar, lead vocals) – Charlie Cushman (banjo, guitars) – Jerry Douglas (Dobro, vocals) – Johnny Warren (fiddle, bass vocals) – Jeff White (mandolin, vocals)

Shawn Camp (guitar, lead vocals) – Charlie Cushman (banjo, guitars) – Jerry Douglas (Dobro, vocals) – Johnny Warren (fiddle, bass vocals) – Jeff White (mandolin, vocals)