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Spring Showcase: Quien Canta. He Who Sings.

Church of the Advent
2366 Kemper Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Uptown

Quien canta su mal espanta. He who sings drives away sorrow. This is the first line of a Chilean folk song which is the thematic centerpiece of our Spring Showcase. We will sing songs that explore uplifting each other through song, acts of kindness, and celebration. This...

Quien canta su mal espanta. He who sings drives away sorrow. This is the first line of a Chilean folk song which is the thematic centerpiece of our Spring Showcase. We will sing songs that explore uplifting each other through song, acts of kindness, and celebration. This...

Colt Ford

Riverfront Live
4343 Kellogg, Cincinnati, OH 45266

East

“You can kill the lights and the amplifiers/But dreams don’t care if you’re tired,” “No Rest” With his sixth studio album, the aptly named Love Hope Faith, his follow-up to 2014’s Thanks for Listening, Colt Ford continues to live out his boyhood dream – the one...

“You can kill the lights and the amplifiers/But dreams don’t care if you’re tired,” “No Rest” With his sixth studio album, the aptly named Love Hope Faith, his follow-up to 2014’s Thanks for Listening, Colt Ford continues to live out his boyhood dream – the one...

Party on the Purple

Purple People Bridge
Access via Newport on the Levee in KY, Newport, KY 41071

The parties, which are open to the public, will be held each Wednesday night from 6 to 11 p.m. from April 15 to August 5, 2020 with different live bands taking the stage in the middle of the bridge during the course of the summer. The events will include beer, food trucks, soft...

The parties, which are open to the public, will be held each Wednesday night from 6 to 11 p.m. from April 15 to August 5, 2020 with different live bands taking the stage in the middle of the bridge during the course of the summer. The events will include beer, food trucks, soft...

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...

Afterlife Music Festival

Riverfront Live
4343 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45226

East

Afterlife is Cincinnati's first all electronic music festival. Presented by Uncut Republic, this two day experience is complete with a lineup of some of the most respected artists in EDM and bass. Attendees will have access to the outdoor main stage or indoor after party stage,...

Afterlife is Cincinnati's first all electronic music festival. Presented by Uncut Republic, this two day experience is complete with a lineup of some of the most respected artists in EDM and bass. Attendees will have access to the outdoor main stage or indoor after party stage,...

The Marvelous Music of Mrs. Maisel

Redmoor
3187 Linwood Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45208

East

Amazon Prime’s hit show, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” tells the story of a 1950s house wife, Midge Maisel, who’s picture-perfect life on New York’s Upper West Side changes forever when she discovers her talent as a stand-up comedian. Join Queen City Cabaret as they...

Amazon Prime’s hit show, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” tells the story of a 1950s house wife, Midge Maisel, who’s picture-perfect life on New York’s Upper West Side changes forever when she discovers her talent as a stand-up comedian. Join Queen City Cabaret as they...

Mayday Parade - It Is What It Is

Bogart's
2621 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45219

Uptown

IT IS WHAT IT IS! Mayday Parade is going on tour in cities they haven't been to in quite a while.

IT IS WHAT IT IS! Mayday Parade is going on tour in cities they haven't been to in quite a while.

Country Junction Band

Sid's Red Barn
9626 Decoursey Pike, Ryland Heights, KY 41015

South

Chubby Howard, the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame performer will be on stage with the rest of the band playing fantastic classic country tunes. BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND ENJOY A FUN NIGHT OF DANCING AND GOOD MUSIC. FREE PARKING FOR ALL! Tickets: $7.00 at the door DOORS OPEN...

Chubby Howard, the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame performer will be on stage with the rest of the band playing fantastic classic country tunes. BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND ENJOY A FUN NIGHT OF DANCING AND GOOD MUSIC. FREE PARKING FOR ALL! Tickets: $7.00 at the door DOORS OPEN...

Salsa on the Square

Fountain Square
Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

P&G’s Salsa On The Square features live local and regional Latin bands specializing in Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia and Latin Jazz. In addition to the live music, local dance instructors host large dance classes teaching basic and intermediate Latin dancing. Great food and cold...

P&G’s Salsa On The Square features live local and regional Latin bands specializing in Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia and Latin Jazz. In addition to the live music, local dance instructors host large dance classes teaching basic and intermediate Latin dancing. Great food and cold...

Rain- A Tribute to the Beatles

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

Downtown

The Best of Abbey Road Live!  In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the release of Abbey Road, RAIN will bring the Beatles’ greatest hits to life in addition to all of your early favorites.  This mind-blowing performance takes you back in time with the legendary...

The Best of Abbey Road Live!  In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the release of Abbey Road, RAIN will bring the Beatles’ greatest hits to life in addition to all of your early favorites.  This mind-blowing performance takes you back in time with the legendary...

SwingGallery - Vintage Swing Dancing

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

Uptown

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.

Woodwingstock

Campbell County Public Library: Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch
1000 Highland Ave ., Fort Thomas, KY 41075

South

Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra is excited to once again partner with Campbell County Public Library for their Arts & Culture series at the Ft. Thomas/Carrico branch.   There are few cultural touchstones from the baby boomer era that resonate today as much as Woodstock,...

Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra is excited to once again partner with Campbell County Public Library for their Arts & Culture series at the Ft. Thomas/Carrico branch.   There are few cultural touchstones from the baby boomer era that resonate today as much as Woodstock,...

Dada Rafiki

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

Downtown

Join internationally respected and award-winning Artist/Poet Annie Ruth as she hosts one of the most inspirational multicultural celebrations of music, dance, spoken word and song in Cincinnati.  She calls it 'Dada Rafiki', which means 'sister-friend' in the Kiswahili...

Join internationally respected and award-winning Artist/Poet Annie Ruth as she hosts one of the most inspirational multicultural celebrations of music, dance, spoken word and song in Cincinnati.  She calls it 'Dada Rafiki', which means 'sister-friend' in the Kiswahili...

1949 on the Cincinnati Dinner Train

Cincinnati Dinner Train
2172 Seymour Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45237

Uptown

It’s 1949 on the Cincinnati Dinner Train EVERY Saturday, but even more so on May 9th, 2020!  Who doesn’t like to dress up in costume once in a while?  There will be prizes for the top three people who achieve that perfect forties look.  The fabulous Queen City...

It’s 1949 on the Cincinnati Dinner Train EVERY Saturday, but even more so on May 9th, 2020!  Who doesn’t like to dress up in costume once in a while?  There will be prizes for the top three people who achieve that perfect forties look.  The fabulous Queen City...

Scott Luck Band

Sid's Red Barn
9626 Decoursey Pike, Ryland Heights, KY 41015

South

The Scott Luck Band features Scott Luck on lead vocals and guitar, Mark Crossland on vocals and guitar, Dale Sallee on vocals and bass guitar and Kip Vineyard on vocals and drums BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND ENJOY A FUN NIGHT OF DANCING AND GOOD MUSIC. FREE PARKING FOR ALL!...

The Scott Luck Band features Scott Luck on lead vocals and guitar, Mark Crossland on vocals and guitar, Dale Sallee on vocals and bass guitar and Kip Vineyard on vocals and drums BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND ENJOY A FUN NIGHT OF DANCING AND GOOD MUSIC. FREE PARKING FOR ALL!...

Irish Jam Session

Molly Malone's Irish Pub and Restaurant
112 E. Fourth St., Covington, KY 41011

South

Irish Jam Session @ 7pm on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month. Listen to Greater Cincinnati’s best Irish musicians play in-front of the fireplace on Molly’s 1st Floor.   All musicians are invited to participate & fans of great live music are always welcomed....

Irish Jam Session @ 7pm on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month. Listen to Greater Cincinnati’s best Irish musicians play in-front of the fireplace on Molly’s 1st Floor.   All musicians are invited to participate & fans of great live music are always welcomed....

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.

Jukebox Memories Band

Sid's Red Barn
9626 Decoursey Pike, Ryland Heights, KY 41015

South

Jukebox Memories is a classic country band. BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND ENJOY A FUN NIGHT OF DANCING AND GOOD COUNTRY MUSIC. FREE PARKING FOR ALL! Tickets: $7.00 at the door DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM Snacks and Refreshments Available No Alcohol Venue Kid Friendly WE HOPE TO...

Jukebox Memories is a classic country band. BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND ENJOY A FUN NIGHT OF DANCING AND GOOD COUNTRY MUSIC. FREE PARKING FOR ALL! Tickets: $7.00 at the door DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM Snacks and Refreshments Available No Alcohol Venue Kid Friendly WE HOPE TO...

Singing in the Rain

Greaves Concert Hall, NKU
1 Louie B Nunn Dr, Newport, KY 41099

South

The KSO closes its 28th season with Singing in the Rain, the classic 1952 song-and-dance movie musical starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, and Debbie Reynolds — accompanied live by the orchestra.  The KSO has mastered this format with many films, both silent and...

The KSO closes its 28th season with Singing in the Rain, the classic 1952 song-and-dance movie musical starring Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor, and Debbie Reynolds — accompanied live by the orchestra.  The KSO has mastered this format with many films, both silent and...

Powerful, Passionate, Pop/Rock: Regina Sayles w/ Charlie John (Charlie Millikin)

DownTowne Listening Room
151 W. 7th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

REGINA SAYLES (OF PORTER & SAYLES) Regina sings and strums a modern mix of folk, pop and rock music with a soulful vocal style. She’s half of the dynamic Porter & Sayles duo who played DTLR in 2018.    CHARLIE JOHN (CHARLIE MILLIKIN) Charlie makes melodic...

REGINA SAYLES (OF PORTER & SAYLES) Regina sings and strums a modern mix of folk, pop and rock music with a soulful vocal style. She’s half of the dynamic Porter & Sayles duo who played DTLR in 2018.    CHARLIE JOHN (CHARLIE MILLIKIN) Charlie makes melodic...

Kesha

Riverbend Music Center
6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230

East

With special guest Big Freedia t’s been an incredible two years since Kesha returned to the charts in 2017 with her critically acclaimed #1 album ‘Rainbow’ which earned the singer/songwriter her first GRAMMY nominations and was called “an artistic feat” by...

With special guest Big Freedia t’s been an incredible two years since Kesha returned to the charts in 2017 with her critically acclaimed #1 album ‘Rainbow’ which earned the singer/songwriter her first GRAMMY nominations and was called “an artistic feat” by...

AJR: The Neotheater World Tour

Riverbend Music Center
6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230

East

The trio’s current single “Dear Winter” just hit 30m total streams and is now in rotation on over 100 radio stations across the U.S. The song was a top 5 most added track at Top 40 radio, and top 10 most added at Hot-AC on impact week.  “Dear Winter” also...

The trio’s current single “Dear Winter” just hit 30m total streams and is now in rotation on over 100 radio stations across the U.S. The song was a top 5 most added track at Top 40 radio, and top 10 most added at Hot-AC on impact week.  “Dear Winter” also...

Salon 21: Immediate Song

Weston Art Gallery
650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Join us for a night of music and poetry as Salon 21 closes out their sixth season with Immediate Song, a combination concert and poetry reading. Don Bogen’s Immediate Song is a book of poetry that ranges from the immediacy of a moment to the long view of earlier civilizations....

Join us for a night of music and poetry as Salon 21 closes out their sixth season with Immediate Song, a combination concert and poetry reading. Don Bogen’s Immediate Song is a book of poetry that ranges from the immediacy of a moment to the long view of earlier civilizations....

Legacy Five and Friends

Ark Encounter
Ark Encounter Drive, Williamstown, KY 41097

South

Experience the Ark Encounter and some of the best of Southern Gospel over Memorial Day weekend with two-time Dove award nominees, Legacy Five, along with Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, The Sound, Triumphant Quartet, Jaime Jorge, Joseph Habedank, and comedian Aaron Wilburn....

Experience the Ark Encounter and some of the best of Southern Gospel over Memorial Day weekend with two-time Dove award nominees, Legacy Five, along with Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, The Sound, Triumphant Quartet, Jaime Jorge, Joseph Habedank, and comedian Aaron Wilburn....

North by Northside

Northside
, Cincinnati, OH 45223

Uptown

This neighborhood-wide, conference-style festival in the Northside neighborhood of Cincinnati features multiple musical acts in multiple venues.

This neighborhood-wide, conference-style festival in the Northside neighborhood of Cincinnati features multiple musical acts in multiple venues.

Nashville Rejects - Classic Country/Rockabilly

Sid's Red Barn
9626 Decoursey Pike, Ryland Heights, KY 41015

South

Classic Country Music, Rockabilly with Dexter Baker, Jim Mullins, Ray Walker and John Oliver BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND ENJOY A FUN NIGHT OF DANCING AND GOOD COUNTRY MUSIC. FREE PARKING FOR ALL! Tickets: $7.00 at the door DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM Snacks and Refreshments...

Classic Country Music, Rockabilly with Dexter Baker, Jim Mullins, Ray Walker and John Oliver BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND ENJOY A FUN NIGHT OF DANCING AND GOOD COUNTRY MUSIC. FREE PARKING FOR ALL! Tickets: $7.00 at the door DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM Snacks and Refreshments...

Roots Revival

Washington Park
1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Enjoy an evening of free Bluegrass, Roots, and Americana music over at Washington Park’s bandstand. Washington Park’s concessions offer full bar service, including beer, wine, liquor, and coke products.

Enjoy an evening of free Bluegrass, Roots, and Americana music over at Washington Park’s bandstand. Washington Park’s concessions offer full bar service, including beer, wine, liquor, and coke products.

Luke Bryan

Riverbend Music Center
6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230

East

Proud To Be Right Here Tour with Morgan Wallen and Caylee Hammack.  

Proud To Be Right Here Tour with Morgan Wallen and Caylee Hammack.  

The Masked Singer National Tour

Taft Theatre
317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

An all new live production based on the hit TV show.... The Masked Singer National Tour is coming to Cincinnati this Spring!   Your favorite characters from the hit Fox TV show brought to life live on stage, as well as surprise celebrity hosts, and amazing new...

An all new live production based on the hit TV show.... The Masked Singer National Tour is coming to Cincinnati this Spring!   Your favorite characters from the hit Fox TV show brought to life live on stage, as well as surprise celebrity hosts, and amazing new...

Vinyl Friday at Low Spark

Low Spark
15 West 14th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

4EG resident DJ Matt Joy is helping us close out the final Friday of each month with a vinyl set at Low Spark! Come kick off your weekend with great drinks and good tunes from 10pm-close!

4EG resident DJ Matt Joy is helping us close out the final Friday of each month with a vinyl set at Low Spark! Come kick off your weekend with great drinks and good tunes from 10pm-close!

An Evening of Wellness Through Music

Christ Church Cathedral
318 East Fourth Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Global Music & Wellness, Yamaha Music & Wellness Institute, and Christ Church Cathedral present world renowned musicians pianist Mike Garson (David Bowie’s legendary pianist) and violinist Drew Tretick (who has performed with Andrea Bocceli and the London Symphony...

Global Music & Wellness, Yamaha Music & Wellness Institute, and Christ Church Cathedral present world renowned musicians pianist Mike Garson (David Bowie’s legendary pianist) and violinist Drew Tretick (who has performed with Andrea Bocceli and the London Symphony...

Gary Allan

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

South

With the allure of a modern day outlaw, Gary Allan has won over fans, peers and critics with his signature blend of smoldering vocals, rebellious lyrics and raucous live performances. While becoming a force on the country music scene, Allan has remained true to his artistic...

With the allure of a modern day outlaw, Gary Allan has won over fans, peers and critics with his signature blend of smoldering vocals, rebellious lyrics and raucous live performances. While becoming a force on the country music scene, Allan has remained true to his artistic...