Performing Arts
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Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Bramble Park
6300 Bramble Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45227
East
Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Bramble Park
6300 Bramble Ave,
Cincinnati,
OH
45227
East
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents a free performance series, throughout the summer.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents a free performance series, throughout the summer.
The Wolves
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
1127 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
The Wolves
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati
1127 Vine St.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
Drive. Ambition. Endurance. Precision. We’re not talking about any high school girls’ soccer team; we’re talking about a pack of female warriors, determined to win. Infused with the raw jagged energy of youth, The Wolves offers a refreshingly complex depiction of girls...
Drive. Ambition. Endurance. Precision. We’re not talking about any high school girls’ soccer team; we’re talking about a pack of female warriors, determined to win. Infused with the raw jagged energy of youth, The Wolves offers a refreshingly complex depiction of girls...
Open Mic Night
Bean & Barley
2005 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45208
East
Open Mic Night
Bean & Barley
2005 Madison Rd,
Cincinnati,
OH
45208
East
Music, poetry, spoken word! Join for an Open Mic Night every Wednesday from 7-9pm featuring rotating $4 pints. The coffee bar will be open as well!
Music, poetry, spoken word! Join for an Open Mic Night every Wednesday from 7-9pm featuring rotating $4 pints. The coffee bar will be open as well!
Church Girls The Musical
Warsaw Federal Incline Theater
801 Matson Place, Cincinnati, OH 45204
West
Church Girls The Musical
Warsaw Federal Incline Theater
801 Matson Place,
Cincinnati,
OH
45204
West
A new campy, cheeky, audacious musical comedy! The “ladies” of the Umatilla Second Christian Church Women’s Auxiliary League are getting together to produce their annual Mother’s Day Pageant. Six men play every character in this singing, acting, dancing,...
A new campy, cheeky, audacious musical comedy! The “ladies” of the Umatilla Second Christian Church Women’s Auxiliary League are getting together to produce their annual Mother’s Day Pageant. Six men play every character in this singing, acting, dancing,...
Elementz Artist Showcase
Elementz
1640 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Elementz Artist Showcase
Elementz
1640 Race Street,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
Join for an Artist Showcases. The Artist Showcase is your chance to see live performances from new and more established poets, rap artists, street dancers, producers, DJ’s and musicians. Witness a new generation of talent emerging here at Elementz!
Join for an Artist Showcases. The Artist Showcase is your chance to see live performances from new and more established poets, rap artists, street dancers, producers, DJ’s and musicians. Witness a new generation of talent emerging here at Elementz!
Salsa on the Square
Fountain Square
Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
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...
Romeo and Juliet
Music Hall
1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Romeo and Juliet
Music Hall
1241 Elm St.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
Only a teenager, Juliet’s world was tightly controlled and so, so small. There were parties, to be sure, but she chafed against the domineering love of her parents, her cousin, her nurse. Then suddenly, there was Romeo! Like a dream of love come to life—and forbidden....
Only a teenager, Juliet’s world was tightly controlled and so, so small. There were parties, to be sure, but she chafed against the domineering love of her parents, her cousin, her nurse. Then suddenly, there was Romeo! Like a dream of love come to life—and forbidden....
Dale Jones
Funny Bone Comedy Club Liberty
7518 Bales Street, Liberty Township, OH 45069
North
Dale Jones
Funny Bone Comedy Club Liberty
7518 Bales Street,
Liberty Township,
OH
45069
North
With 20+ years in the making - Dale accentuates his machine gun style delivery with a healthy dose of animated faces and then combines that with quick improvisations and well placed physical comedy. Basically he leaves the audience wishing they had his energy. In fact, forget...
With 20+ years in the making - Dale accentuates his machine gun style delivery with a healthy dose of animated faces and then combines that with quick improvisations and well placed physical comedy. Basically he leaves the audience wishing they had his energy. In fact, forget...
SwinGallery - Vintage Swing Dancing
Liberty Exhibition Hall
3938 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45215
North
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.
Murder Mystery Dinner in Cincinnati
Old Spaghetti Factory
6320 Gilmore Road, Fairfield, OH 45014
North
Murder Mystery Dinner in Cincinnati
Old Spaghetti Factory
6320 Gilmore Road,
Fairfield,
OH
45014
North
Join The Murder Mystery Company live in Fairfield for the showing of Totally 80's Totally Murder, an immersive mystery experience full of twists and turns. A murder will occur and your sleuthing skills will be put to the test as you work to determine whodunnit. You'll have the...
Join The Murder Mystery Company live in Fairfield for the showing of Totally 80's Totally Murder, an immersive mystery experience full of twists and turns. A murder will occur and your sleuthing skills will be put to the test as you work to determine whodunnit. You'll have the...
Moving Arts Cincinnati
Aronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Moving Arts Cincinnati
Aronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
Moving Arts is a captivating summer dance project employing performing artists and presenting their work in residence. Moving Arts pushes the envelope of cutting edge dance in Cincinnati. Each summer we cross pollinate Cincinnati’s artists with other national and international...
Moving Arts is a captivating summer dance project employing performing artists and presenting their work in residence. Moving Arts pushes the envelope of cutting edge dance in Cincinnati. Each summer we cross pollinate Cincinnati’s artists with other national and international...
ComedySportz Cincinnati Friday Night Match
Memorial Hall
1225 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
ComedySportz Cincinnati Friday Night Match
Memorial Hall
1225 Elm Street,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
School is out, the pool is open and ComedySportz Cincinnati is ready to be part of your summer fun! The two teams, the Northern Kentucky Grass and the Cincinnati Big Machine, will compete for your laughs while referee awards points and calls fouls. Every show is unique, with...
School is out, the pool is open and ComedySportz Cincinnati is ready to be part of your summer fun! The two teams, the Northern Kentucky Grass and the Cincinnati Big Machine, will compete for your laughs while referee awards points and calls fouls. Every show is unique, with...
Pride Night Celebration
Cincinnati Opera
1243 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Pride Night Celebration
Cincinnati Opera
1243 Elm Street,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
Cincinnati Opera is proud to present its 13th Annual Pride Night Celebration—an event that combines opera with a celebration of Greater Cincinnati's LGBTQIA community and supporters. This glamorous party will feature drinks, music, light bites, a silent auction, dazzling...
Cincinnati Opera is proud to present its 13th Annual Pride Night Celebration—an event that combines opera with a celebration of Greater Cincinnati's LGBTQIA community and supporters. This glamorous party will feature drinks, music, light bites, a silent auction, dazzling...
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Esquire Theatre
320 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220
Uptown
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Esquire Theatre
320 Ludlow Ave.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45220
Uptown
This cult classic, presented with a live cast from The Denton Affair, is all about audience participation. Feel free to dress up and bring flashlights, noisemakers and bells. All age restrictions apply. No One under 17 admitted without an adult guardian. Make sure to come early...
This cult classic, presented with a live cast from The Denton Affair, is all about audience participation. Feel free to dress up and bring flashlights, noisemakers and bells. All age restrictions apply. No One under 17 admitted without an adult guardian. Make sure to come early...
Loud & Proud Salute to Stonewall
Below Zero Lounge
1120 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Loud & Proud Salute to Stonewall
Below Zero Lounge
1120 Walnut St.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
Join the last Sunday in June for a celebration!! As most cities from San Francisco to NYC celebrate Pride the last Sunday in June, not everyone can attend. So, Below Zero is bringing everyone together for an all out party here in our hometown of Cincinnati. Enjoy the sweet...
Join the last Sunday in June for a celebration!! As most cities from San Francisco to NYC celebrate Pride the last Sunday in June, not everyone can attend. So, Below Zero is bringing everyone together for an all out party here in our hometown of Cincinnati. Enjoy the sweet...
1st Annual Charity Gala Dinner and Dancing Against Diabetes
Backstage Event Center
625 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
1st Annual Charity Gala Dinner and Dancing Against Diabetes
Backstage Event Center
625 Walnut Street,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
T1Diabetes Journey presents our 1st Annual Charity Gala Dinner and Dancing Against Diabetes. Guest will enjoy diabetes speaker from Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Type 1 diabetics, parents of type 1 diabetics, silent auction, Diabetic Ketoacidosis Day in Cincinnati...
T1Diabetes Journey presents our 1st Annual Charity Gala Dinner and Dancing Against Diabetes. Guest will enjoy diabetes speaker from Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Type 1 diabetics, parents of type 1 diabetics, silent auction, Diabetic Ketoacidosis Day in Cincinnati...
DBL Law OTR Performs
Washington Park
1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
DBL Law OTR Performs
Washington Park
1230 Elm Street,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
Every Sunday, enjoy an evening of free arts programming in the Park that is sure to please the whole family.
Every Sunday, enjoy an evening of free arts programming in the Park that is sure to please the whole family.
"Cocktails with Mimi"
St. Paul Lutheran Church
106 Maple St., Reading, OH 45215
North
"Cocktails with Mimi"
St. Paul Lutheran Church
106 Maple St.,
Reading,
OH
45215
North
As one actor wryly observes in the opening scene, “A cocktail party at Mimi’s is never just a cocktail party.” What will it be this year? Extravagant, booming fireworks? Tricycle-riding chimpanzees? Oh, nothing that tame: Mimi plans her revenge on a banker who bricked up...
As one actor wryly observes in the opening scene, “A cocktail party at Mimi’s is never just a cocktail party.” What will it be this year? Extravagant, booming fireworks? Tricycle-riding chimpanzees? Oh, nothing that tame: Mimi plans her revenge on a banker who bricked up...
Mr. Burns, a post-electric play
The Carnegie
1028 Scott Blvd., Covington, KY 41012
South
Mr. Burns, a post-electric play
The Carnegie
1028 Scott Blvd.,
Covington,
KY
41012
South
Anne Washburn’s imaginative dark comedy propels us forward nearly a century, following a new civilization stumbling into its future. After the collapse of civilization, a group of survivors share a campfire and begin to piece together the plot of "The Simpsons" episode "Cape...
Anne Washburn’s imaginative dark comedy propels us forward nearly a century, following a new civilization stumbling into its future. After the collapse of civilization, a group of survivors share a campfire and begin to piece together the plot of "The Simpsons" episode "Cape...
Ariadne Auf Naxos
Music Hall
1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Ariadne Auf Naxos
Music Hall
1241 Elm St.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
A gentleman with more wealth than taste commissions two pieces of entertainment as an after-dinner treat for his guests: a tragic opera and a troupe of clowns. But as time grows short, the ensembles receive scandalous news—they must perform onstage simultaneously! Creative...
A gentleman with more wealth than taste commissions two pieces of entertainment as an after-dinner treat for his guests: a tragic opera and a troupe of clowns. But as time grows short, the ensembles receive scandalous news—they must perform onstage simultaneously! Creative...
