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Exhibition of Quilts and Prints by the Women from Gee’s Bend

Carl Solway Gallery
424 Findlay Street, Cincinnati, OH 45214

Downtown

Exhibit includes 21 etchings and 3 large-scale quilts. These etchings, directly relating to the renowned quilt imagery, are a result of collaboration between the women of Gee’s Bend with master printers. The prints exhibited are made by four different Gee’s Bend women, Mary...

Exhibit includes 21 etchings and 3 large-scale quilts. These etchings, directly relating to the renowned quilt imagery, are a result of collaboration between the women of Gee’s Bend with master printers. The prints exhibited are made by four different Gee’s Bend women, Mary...

Kahlil Joseph: Until the Quiet Comes

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

Kahlil Joseph is an American filmmaker and video artist who marries the style and seduction of the music video genre with poignant meditations on both the beauty and peril of contemporary African-American life. This exhibition features the 2014 dual-channel film work m.A.A.d in...

Kahlil Joseph is an American filmmaker and video artist who marries the style and seduction of the music video genre with poignant meditations on both the beauty and peril of contemporary African-American life. This exhibition features the 2014 dual-channel film work m.A.A.d in...

Collection of Lovers

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

Downtown

Raquel André is a Portuguese-born performer, actress, theatre director and researcher who fashions intimate platforms to meet, converse and examine the evolving architecture of relationships. Throughout Portugal, Brazil, and Norway, she has “collected” over 160 meetings...

Raquel André is a Portuguese-born performer, actress, theatre director and researcher who fashions intimate platforms to meet, converse and examine the evolving architecture of relationships. Throughout Portugal, Brazil, and Norway, she has “collected” over 160 meetings...

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...

Mark Fox: Nutzilla

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

Uptown

This short, light-hearted ‘disaster’ film is part of a series created by Cincinnati-born, now New York-based, artist Mark Fox. In Untitled (nutzilla) a colossal rendition of Mr. Peanut, the Planters company mascot, destroys the museum and some of its collection. First...

This short, light-hearted ‘disaster’ film is part of a series created by Cincinnati-born, now New York-based, artist Mark Fox. In Untitled (nutzilla) a colossal rendition of Mr. Peanut, the Planters company mascot, destroys the museum and some of its collection. First...

Kenyan Designer Pop-up Shop - odAOMO

Brick and Mortar
1327 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

For Immediate Release DESIGNER BRINGS GLOBAL FLAIR TO CINCINNATI Kenyan clothing line will debut in Over The Rhine this weekend Contact: Brian Isabella: [email protected] Store Launch: August 30th (Pop Up will run until September 30th) September 1st - Special...

For Immediate Release DESIGNER BRINGS GLOBAL FLAIR TO CINCINNATI Kenyan clothing line will debut in Over The Rhine this weekend Contact: Brian Isabella: [email protected] Store Launch: August 30th (Pop Up will run until September 30th) September 1st - Special...

Blue Ash Farmers' Market

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

North

Sustainably grown foods and goods for sale from local vendors.

Sustainably grown foods and goods for sale from local vendors.

Northside Farmers Market

Hoffner Park
4101 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45223

Uptown

Shop everything from produce, fruit, bread, cheese, pastries, jams, meats, ferments, soaps, gluten free baked goods, spices, chocolates, coffees, and much more. 

Shop everything from produce, fruit, bread, cheese, pastries, jams, meats, ferments, soaps, gluten free baked goods, spices, chocolates, coffees, and much more. 

Mt. Adams Oktoberfest

Mount Adams Pavilion
949 Pavilion St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Uptown

Prost! On Wednesday, September 19th, Mt. Adams Pavilion transforms into a German biergarten for the annual Mt. Adams Oktoberfest celebration. Enjoy performances from an authentic, touring, 16-piece German band, The Hayloft Musicians. The grills will be fired up with bratwursts,...

Prost! On Wednesday, September 19th, Mt. Adams Pavilion transforms into a German biergarten for the annual Mt. Adams Oktoberfest celebration. Enjoy performances from an authentic, touring, 16-piece German band, The Hayloft Musicians. The grills will be fired up with bratwursts,...

Smale Mind & Body: Modo Yoga

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

Downtown

MODO Yoga will conduct free yoga classes every Wednesday from June 6th through September 26th.   Classes are held on Schmidlapp Event Lawn which is located next to Moerlein Lager House.

MODO Yoga will conduct free yoga classes every Wednesday from June 6th through September 26th.   Classes are held on Schmidlapp Event Lawn which is located next to Moerlein Lager House.

Summer Cinema

Washington Park
1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Movie screening every Wednesday at park. Bring lawn chairs, grab picnic basket and enjoy relaxing evening. Schedule subject to change. 

Movie screening every Wednesday at park. Bring lawn chairs, grab picnic basket and enjoy relaxing evening. Schedule subject to change. 

Conversations and Coffee: Become a Foster Parent

Fort Thomas Coffee
118 N. Fort Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas, KY 41075

South

Are you curious about becoming a foster parent? Drop by Ft. Thomas Coffee House between September 20th, from 2-4pm to learn more! Join us for a coffee and conversation about foster parenting. Our staff will guide you through hands-on skill development and education. We'll...

Are you curious about becoming a foster parent? Drop by Ft. Thomas Coffee House between September 20th, from 2-4pm to learn more! Join us for a coffee and conversation about foster parenting. Our staff will guide you through hands-on skill development and education. We'll...

Community Night

Findlay Market
1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Join us for Community Night at Findlay Market! Each Thursday, a rotating lineup of arts groups, community groups and non-profits will showcase their amazing talents, and provide entertainment and learning opportunities. 

Join us for Community Night at Findlay Market! Each Thursday, a rotating lineup of arts groups, community groups and non-profits will showcase their amazing talents, and provide entertainment and learning opportunities. 

Thursday Night Concert Series

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

North

Enjoy live music in Summit Park.

Enjoy live music in Summit Park.

Summer Music Festival

Ault Park
3600 Observatory Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45208

Uptown

Dance to fantastic live music at Ault Park. Food, wine, and water available for purchase.

Dance to fantastic live music at Ault Park. Food, wine, and water available for purchase.

Salsa on the Square

Fountain Square
Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Every Thursday 7-10p, enjoy hot salsa bands, skilled dancers, and tips from expert instructors who will take to the dance floor teach the basic steps.   When it gets too hot, dancers can cool down with a cold soft drink or adult beverage. Come down and show off your best...

Every Thursday 7-10p, enjoy hot salsa bands, skilled dancers, and tips from expert instructors who will take to the dance floor teach the basic steps.   When it gets too hot, dancers can cool down with a cold soft drink or adult beverage. Come down and show off your best...

Ombré Gallery Grand Re-Opening & Ribbon Cutting

Ombré Gallery
1511 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Join us to celebrate for our Grand Re-Opening in our new location in Over-the-Rhine! Our ribbon cutting with city officials will start at 4pm, and our celebration with gourmet bites, drinks, live music, specials & giveaways will follow! A portion of the proceeds will benefit...

Join us to celebrate for our Grand Re-Opening in our new location in Over-the-Rhine! Our ribbon cutting with city officials will start at 4pm, and our celebration with gourmet bites, drinks, live music, specials & giveaways will follow! A portion of the proceeds will benefit...

Findlay Folk

Findlay Market
1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Beer + Music + Excellent Atmosphere = Your New Friday Tradition   Every Friday, pull up a red chair and listen to some sweet sweet folk music. Come before 6pm to take advantage of our happy hour specials ($1 off all draft beers + food specials from Market merchants).

Beer + Music + Excellent Atmosphere = Your New Friday Tradition   Every Friday, pull up a red chair and listen to some sweet sweet folk music. Come before 6pm to take advantage of our happy hour specials ($1 off all draft beers + food specials from Market merchants).

Oktoberfest-Zinzinnati

Downtown Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, presented by Sam Adams, is where more than half-a-million herren und frauen will convene on Second and Third streets between Walnut and Elm to eat, sing, mingle, sport lederhosen, listen to polka music, try to speak German and perform the Chicken...

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, presented by Sam Adams, is where more than half-a-million herren und frauen will convene on Second and Third streets between Walnut and Elm to eat, sing, mingle, sport lederhosen, listen to polka music, try to speak German and perform the Chicken...

Market in the Park

Stanbery Park
2221 Oxford Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230

East

Local farmers/vendors market held Saturday mornings at Stanbery Park.

Local farmers/vendors market held Saturday mornings at Stanbery Park.

Fall Craft Fair & Fun Fest

Northgate Mall
9501 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45251

North

Shop great goods and gifts plus enjoy free family fun.

Shop great goods and gifts plus enjoy free family fun.

The New Richmond Farm & Flea

River Village Shoppe
411 Walnut Street, New Richmond, OH 45157

East

We are focused on locally grown food, artisan goods and vintage flea. We do our best to always encourage and support local businesses and artists of all forms, working to make a positive impact on the community around us.

We are focused on locally grown food, artisan goods and vintage flea. We do our best to always encourage and support local businesses and artists of all forms, working to make a positive impact on the community around us.

Harper Quilt Show

Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve
3455 Poole Road, Colerain Township, OH 45251

North

Drop in to enjoy Charley Harper’s artwork represented in a unique medium: quilts! The local RiverCity Quilt Guild has created many quilts featuring his designs. Celebrating their 10th anniversary, the guild created a quilt of Harper fabrics that you can win! 

Drop in to enjoy Charley Harper’s artwork represented in a unique medium: quilts! The local RiverCity Quilt Guild has created many quilts featuring his designs. Celebrating their 10th anniversary, the guild created a quilt of Harper fabrics that you can win! 

Short Vine Urban Flea for All

Short Vine
2718 Short Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219

Uptown

Grab your family, friends or classmates and join us as we launch The Short Vine Flea For All, a one of a kind outdoor market event. Kicking off on Saturday, August 25th, the Short Vine Flea For All will feature local artists, one of a kind vintage & handmade items, fresh...

Grab your family, friends or classmates and join us as we launch The Short Vine Flea For All, a one of a kind outdoor market event. Kicking off on Saturday, August 25th, the Short Vine Flea For All will feature local artists, one of a kind vintage & handmade items, fresh...

Cincinnati Food Truck Association Food Fest

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

North

Enjoy live music, food trucks, and fun!

Enjoy live music, food trucks, and fun!

Ford Funfest for JDRF Car and Bike Show

Ford Sharonville Transmission Plant
3000 Sharon Road, Sharonville, OH 45241

North

This family friendly event features a Car and Truck Show, Bike Show and an expanded Kidzone filled with a variety of children’s activities. Food and ice cream vendors include local favorites such as Skyline Chili, LaRosa’s, Best Thing Smokin’ and the Mobile Cone (serving...

This family friendly event features a Car and Truck Show, Bike Show and an expanded Kidzone filled with a variety of children’s activities. Food and ice cream vendors include local favorites such as Skyline Chili, LaRosa’s, Best Thing Smokin’ and the Mobile Cone (serving...

Merchants and Music Festival

Tower Park
900 S. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas, KY 41075

South

A full day of food, music, kids activities, and fun. Headliner is 10,000 Maniacs

A full day of food, music, kids activities, and fun. Headliner is 10,000 Maniacs

Karaoke

VFW Post 9630
4283 Stoddard Lane, Batavia, OH 45103

North

No membership required to participate.

No membership required to participate.

Saturday Cinema

The Video Archive
965 E. McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH 45206

Uptown

Enjoy themed movie nights out on the patio every Saturday. 21+ only

Enjoy themed movie nights out on the patio every Saturday. 21+ only