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Material Witness

The Summit, A Dolce Hotel
5345 Medpace Way, Cincinnati, OH 45227

East

Material Witness features the collaborative and solo work of Cincinnati, Ohio-based artist Matt Lynch and Columbus, Ohio-based artist Curtis Goldstein. Both as collaborators and solo artists, Lynch and Goldstein mix the boundaries between the sacred and the everyday, function...

Material Witness features the collaborative and solo work of Cincinnati, Ohio-based artist Matt Lynch and Columbus, Ohio-based artist Curtis Goldstein. Both as collaborators and solo artists, Lynch and Goldstein mix the boundaries between the sacred and the everyday, function...

Elevate- Cincinnati

21c Museum Hotel
609 Walnut, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Elevate at 21c presents temporary exhibitions of works by artists living and working in the communities surrounding each 21c Museum Hotel property. Elevate provides hotel guests with unique access to the work of notable regional artists, while featuring their work in the context...

Elevate at 21c presents temporary exhibitions of works by artists living and working in the communities surrounding each 21c Museum Hotel property. Elevate provides hotel guests with unique access to the work of notable regional artists, while featuring their work in the context...

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.

Women's Liberties Apprentice Presentation

Reverb Art + Design
130 W Court St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

oin ArtWorks as the Youth Apprentices of the Women’s Liberties Project team give a presentation that will recap tremendous work they have completed developing artist-driven materials and activities to educate and encourage both young voters. As part of a city-wide campaign in...

oin ArtWorks as the Youth Apprentices of the Women’s Liberties Project team give a presentation that will recap tremendous work they have completed developing artist-driven materials and activities to educate and encourage both young voters. As part of a city-wide campaign in...

Reading Church Council VBS

St. Paul Lutheran Church
106 Maple St., Reading, OH 45215

North

The Reading Council of Churches invites you to our 2019 Vacation Bible School! Join us in ancient Athens, where we'll explore what life was like for the Apostle Paul on his dangerous journey to share the truth. You'll create cool projects in the Marketplace, laugh as you play...

The Reading Council of Churches invites you to our 2019 Vacation Bible School! Join us in ancient Athens, where we'll explore what life was like for the Apostle Paul on his dangerous journey to share the truth. You'll create cool projects in the Marketplace, laugh as you play...

The Legacy of the Art Academy of Cincinnati

Cincinnati Art Galleries
225 E. Sixth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

The Art Academy of Cincinnati has been a dynamic force in cultivating a wealth of artists here in the Queen City and beyond. Artists included in this exhibition include the following: Tom Bacher, Terry Boyle, Paul Chidlaw, Jim Dine, Frank Duveneck, Kim Flora, Tim Folzenlogen,...

The Art Academy of Cincinnati has been a dynamic force in cultivating a wealth of artists here in the Queen City and beyond. Artists included in this exhibition include the following: Tom Bacher, Terry Boyle, Paul Chidlaw, Jim Dine, Frank Duveneck, Kim Flora, Tim Folzenlogen,...

Until We Meet Again: Cincinnati Portraits from World War I

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

Downtown

In December 1918, just a month after World War I’s end, the US and Allied Governments War Exposition at Music Hall celebrated the Allied Victory and the Cincinnatians who served. The Expo featured more than 6,000 photographs of area servicemen and women, loaned by local...

In December 1918, just a month after World War I’s end, the US and Allied Governments War Exposition at Music Hall celebrated the Allied Victory and the Cincinnatians who served. The Expo featured more than 6,000 photographs of area servicemen and women, loaned by local...

The Art of Charley Harper in Quilts

The Barn at Mariemont/The Woman's Art Club Cultural Center
6980 Cambridge Avenue, Mariemont, OH 45227

East

Fun, free and family friendly quilt show featuring 120 fabric interpretations of Charley and Edie Harper. Techniques used on the art quilts include appliques, pieced, couched, embroidered, beaded, fabric painted and micro pens embellishments. These quilts are done with...

Fun, free and family friendly quilt show featuring 120 fabric interpretations of Charley and Edie Harper. Techniques used on the art quilts include appliques, pieced, couched, embroidered, beaded, fabric painted and micro pens embellishments. These quilts are done with...

Andrew Leicester: Cincinnati Gateway Revisited

Weston Art Gallery
650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Cincinnati Gateway sculpture created as the entry to Cincinnati’s Bicentennial Commons in 1988, award-winning artist and sculptor Andrew Leicester (Minneapolis, MN) returns to create a new work that revisits the once controversial public...

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Cincinnati Gateway sculpture created as the entry to Cincinnati’s Bicentennial Commons in 1988, award-winning artist and sculptor Andrew Leicester (Minneapolis, MN) returns to create a new work that revisits the once controversial public...

Pop Up Play: Youngster Yoga

Washington Park
1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Bring your mini-yogi's to the park for a FREE kid's yoga class with The Yoga Bar!  Meet in the south end of the park on sunny days, and under The Southwest Porch tent on rainy days! Bring your own mat, or use one of the ones we provide every week. Mats are...

Bring your mini-yogi's to the park for a FREE kid's yoga class with The Yoga Bar!  Meet in the south end of the park on sunny days, and under The Southwest Porch tent on rainy days! Bring your own mat, or use one of the ones we provide every week. Mats are...

odAOMO Pop-Up Shop in OTR

BRICK POP-UP SHOPS
1327 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

A truly unique brand, odAOMO produces garments and accessories from eco-friendly materials in Kenya. The leather, hide, shell, snake and fish skin goods are constructed of food byproducts and found materials so no lives are harmed for fashion. The fine silks, cashmere blends and...

A truly unique brand, odAOMO produces garments and accessories from eco-friendly materials in Kenya. The leather, hide, shell, snake and fish skin goods are constructed of food byproducts and found materials so no lives are harmed for fashion. The fine silks, cashmere blends and...

Strauss Troy Market

Fountain Square
Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Spend your lunch hour enjoying one of the city’s most unique shopping experiences. Every Tuesday from 11a-2p local vendors will offer everything from fresh produce and lunch food to sweet treats and handmade items at the Strauss Troy Market on Fountain Square.

Spend your lunch hour enjoying one of the city’s most unique shopping experiences. Every Tuesday from 11a-2p local vendors will offer everything from fresh produce and lunch food to sweet treats and handmade items at the Strauss Troy Market on Fountain Square.

No Spectators: The Art of Burning Man

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

Uptown

Burning Man attracts more than 70,000 active participants from all over the globe who gather in the desert outside Reno, Nevada. This thriving temporary metropolis is a hotbed of artistic expression and innovation through its shared principles. Both a cultural movement and an...

Burning Man attracts more than 70,000 active participants from all over the globe who gather in the desert outside Reno, Nevada. This thriving temporary metropolis is a hotbed of artistic expression and innovation through its shared principles. Both a cultural movement and an...

Summer Fun at the Cincinnati Computer Cooperative!

Cincinnati Computer Cooperative
49 Novner Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45215

North

Get Free Treats and Tons of Summer Fun at the Cincinnati Computer Cooperative!   Now you can get awesome free treats while you’re getting your next computer at a great price!   Come to the Cincinnati Computer Cooperative nonprofit this summer and get a free...

Get Free Treats and Tons of Summer Fun at the Cincinnati Computer Cooperative!   Now you can get awesome free treats while you’re getting your next computer at a great price!   Come to the Cincinnati Computer Cooperative nonprofit this summer and get a free...

Tuesday Summer Family Nights

Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum
4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232

North

Special hours on Tuesdays June, July, and August for family fun. 45 miles of paved roadways available to everyone for bicycling, baby strollers, walking, jogging and any other non-motorized means of transportation.

Special hours on Tuesdays June, July, and August for family fun. 45 miles of paved roadways available to everyone for bicycling, baby strollers, walking, jogging and any other non-motorized means of transportation.

Workout on the Green

Washington Park
1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

No contracts. No excuses. Just FREE fitness in Washington Park. All classes are led by licensed, trained instructors. Spring schedule coming soon. Thank you to our sponsor P&G! Workout on the Green is a part of the Wellness Series powered by Lykins Energy Solutions.

No contracts. No excuses. Just FREE fitness in Washington Park. All classes are led by licensed, trained instructors. Spring schedule coming soon. Thank you to our sponsor P&G! Workout on the Green is a part of the Wellness Series powered by Lykins Energy Solutions.

Outdoor Fitness & Yoga Series

Winton Woods
10245 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231

North

Skip the gym and head outdoors for summer workouts with Great Parks and YMCA of Greater Cincinnati! Presented by The Christ Hospital Health Network, the Outdoor Fitness & Yoga Series will be on Tuesday evenings in June, July and August. The fitness portion of the series...

Skip the gym and head outdoors for summer workouts with Great Parks and YMCA of Greater Cincinnati! Presented by The Christ Hospital Health Network, the Outdoor Fitness & Yoga Series will be on Tuesday evenings in June, July and August. The fitness portion of the series...

Blue Ash Summer Concert Series

Blue Ash Nature Park
4337 Cooper Rd, Blue Ash, OH 45242

North

Enjoy free live music every Tuesday at the Blue Ash Nature Park.

Enjoy free live music every Tuesday at the Blue Ash Nature Park.

Outdoor Fitness Series

Winton Woods
10245 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231

North

Take part in a free outdoor fitness class in the park! Weekly classes are taught by YMCA of Greater Cincinnati instructors and offerings rotate among hip-hop, aerobics, kickboxing, cardio combo and Zumba. Don’t forget your water bottle! Winton Woods/Harbor. Every Tuesday!

Take part in a free outdoor fitness class in the park! Weekly classes are taught by YMCA of Greater Cincinnati instructors and offerings rotate among hip-hop, aerobics, kickboxing, cardio combo and Zumba. Don’t forget your water bottle! Winton Woods/Harbor. Every Tuesday!

Fountain Feud

Fountain Square
Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Take game night to the Square every Tuesday from 7p-9p for our version of the classic TV Gameshow. Fountain Feud’s format is similar to our popular Trivia game, but the difference is teams are challenged to identify the most popular answers, instead of having to know the...

Take game night to the Square every Tuesday from 7p-9p for our version of the classic TV Gameshow. Fountain Feud’s format is similar to our popular Trivia game, but the difference is teams are challenged to identify the most popular answers, instead of having to know the...

Taft’s Bluegrass Live Music Series

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

Uptown

Taft's is hosting an outdoor bluegrass music series every month this summer! See their new extended outdoor space, play some games, and enjoy hand-made pizza and fresh brews.  The show will go on rain or shine, the bands will music inside for inclement weather. ...

Taft's is hosting an outdoor bluegrass music series every month this summer! See their new extended outdoor space, play some games, and enjoy hand-made pizza and fresh brews.  The show will go on rain or shine, the bands will music inside for inclement weather. ...

Movies in the Park

Liberty Center
7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township, OH 45069

North

Whether you like a classic flick or a new film, get to Liberty Center Tuesday nights this summer for a free movie night in the park. 

Whether you like a classic flick or a new film, get to Liberty Center Tuesday nights this summer for a free movie night in the park. 

Kid-Friendly Summer Concert Series

Deerfield Towne Center
5503 Deerfield Boulevard, Mason, OH 45040

North

Soak up summer at Deerfield Towne Center's Kid Friendly Concerts!   Enjoy the outdoors with live music, great shopping, amazing restaurants and family and friends. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and meet us in The Grove! Our Kids Concert Series will be held from...

Soak up summer at Deerfield Towne Center's Kid Friendly Concerts!   Enjoy the outdoors with live music, great shopping, amazing restaurants and family and friends. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and meet us in The Grove! Our Kids Concert Series will be held from...

Bubi Canal: Into the Gloaming

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

Downtown

Into the Gloaming is a new photographic series by interdisciplinary artist, Bubi Canal (b. 1980, Spain), opening at the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 12, 2019, organized by independent curator and writer, Maria Seda-Reeder. Showing in the Lower Level Lobby...

Into the Gloaming is a new photographic series by interdisciplinary artist, Bubi Canal (b. 1980, Spain), opening at the Contemporary Arts Center in Cincinnati, Ohio on July 12, 2019, organized by independent curator and writer, Maria Seda-Reeder. Showing in the Lower Level Lobby...

Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum All My Seven Faces

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

Downtown

Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum explores the notion of nomadism via alter egos. The works of this Botswana-born, Toronto-based artist reflect the idiosyncrasies of her upbringing across three continents, while discussing broader notions of time and place. Shifting transnational...

Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum explores the notion of nomadism via alter egos. The works of this Botswana-born, Toronto-based artist reflect the idiosyncrasies of her upbringing across three continents, while discussing broader notions of time and place. Shifting transnational...

Sandra Cinto

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

Downtown

Throughout her career, Brazilian artist Sandra Cinto has developed a rich vocabulary of symbols and lines to create lyrical landscapes that swirl between fantasy and reality. Using drawing as her point of departure, Cinto evokes mesmerizing environments including turbulent...

Throughout her career, Brazilian artist Sandra Cinto has developed a rich vocabulary of symbols and lines to create lyrical landscapes that swirl between fantasy and reality. Using drawing as her point of departure, Cinto evokes mesmerizing environments including turbulent...

Creatures: When Species Meet

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

Downtown

Western civilization has long looked at the many living creatures outside of humankind as the subjects of dominion; as entities less than equals who serve a purpose rather than as peers. In this historically, almost exclusively one-sided arena, we have regarded the animal and...

Western civilization has long looked at the many living creatures outside of humankind as the subjects of dominion; as entities less than equals who serve a purpose rather than as peers. In this historically, almost exclusively one-sided arena, we have regarded the animal and...

Joan Tanner: Flaw

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

Downtown

Californian artist Joan Tanner’s oeuvre has evolved from her origins as a painter to the large sculptures and installations that now preoccupy her. Throughout her prolific, 60 year career Tanner has been absorbed with ideas of history, disruption, and inconsistency in her...

Californian artist Joan Tanner’s oeuvre has evolved from her origins as a painter to the large sculptures and installations that now preoccupy her. Throughout her prolific, 60 year career Tanner has been absorbed with ideas of history, disruption, and inconsistency in her...

World Fare

Fountain Square
Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Enjoy food from vendors specializing in international cuisine every Wednesday from 11a-2p this summer on the Square. Vendor line-ups will be announced on our Facebook page each week. Follow us so you don’t miss out!

Enjoy food from vendors specializing in international cuisine every Wednesday from 11a-2p this summer on the Square. Vendor line-ups will be announced on our Facebook page each week. Follow us so you don’t miss out!

Summer Adventure with the Library

Washington Park
1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Join Main Library staff at Washington Park on Wednesdays from 1-3p for a variety of fun summer activities for the entire family!

Join Main Library staff at Washington Park on Wednesdays from 1-3p for a variety of fun summer activities for the entire family!

Blue Ash Farmers Marker

Summit Park
4335 Glendale-Milford Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242

North

The Blue Ash Farmers Market kicks off its fifth year on May 15, 2019! The market will take place on Wednesdays from 3:30-7 PM from May 15 - September 25, 2019 at Summit Park in Blue Ash. The Farmers Market offers sustainably grown foods and unique goods from 28+ local vendors....

The Blue Ash Farmers Market kicks off its fifth year on May 15, 2019! The market will take place on Wednesdays from 3:30-7 PM from May 15 - September 25, 2019 at Summit Park in Blue Ash. The Farmers Market offers sustainably grown foods and unique goods from 28+ local vendors....

Riverfront Market

Smale Riverfront Park
Mehring Way & Main St, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Come on down to the first ever Riverfront Market at the Castellini Esplanade! Every Wednesday (4pm-8pm) & Sunday (9am-3pm) from May 12 to Oct 27 you'll find a variety of vendors and rotating food trucks. The other days of the week in the same location, you can be sure to...

Come on down to the first ever Riverfront Market at the Castellini Esplanade! Every Wednesday (4pm-8pm) & Sunday (9am-3pm) from May 12 to Oct 27 you'll find a variety of vendors and rotating food trucks. The other days of the week in the same location, you can be sure to...

Burgers & brews at Lake Isabella

Lake Isabella
10174 Loveland-Madeira Road, Symmes Township, OH 45140

North

It’s a party on the deck at Lake Isabella where you can enjoy food, cold drinks and local live music during the new Burgers & Brews! The menu will include burgers; hot dogs, metts, pasta salad, chips, soft drinks and craft beer. All dates are rain or shine.

It’s a party on the deck at Lake Isabella where you can enjoy food, cold drinks and local live music during the new Burgers & Brews! The menu will include burgers; hot dogs, metts, pasta salad, chips, soft drinks and craft beer. All dates are rain or shine.

Concerts in the Square

Liberty Center
7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township, OH 45069

North

Put on your boogie shoes and head down to The Square for Liberty Center's Concert Series!

Put on your boogie shoes and head down to The Square for Liberty Center's Concert Series!