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First Act! Kids Theater
Springfield Township Civic Center
9158 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231
North
First Act! Kids Theater
Springfield Township Civic Center
9158 Winton Road,
Cincinnati,
OH
45231
North
New at ArtsConnect – First Act! Kids Theater. Do your kids like to pretend, act dramatic and are full of energy? Or do you want your kids to become more outspoken and confident? Then this is the class for them! This class will teach acting, character development,...
New at ArtsConnect – First Act! Kids Theater. Do your kids like to pretend, act dramatic and are full of energy? Or do you want your kids to become more outspoken and confident? Then this is the class for them! This class will teach acting, character development,...
Cabaret
Aronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Cabaret
Aronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the cabaret. With the Emcee’s bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life...
In a Berlin nightclub, as the 1920s draw to a close, a garish Master of Ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the cabaret. With the Emcee’s bawdy songs as wry commentary, Cabaret explores the dark, heady, and tumultuous life...
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
1195 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
1195 Elm Street,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
The bawdy, bombastic, and chronically cash-poor Sir John Falstaff has been raising hell in the quiet town of Windsor. When his massive bar tab outstrips his meager means, he needs to raise some cash—and quick. He hatches a plan to seduce two of Windsor's most wealthy married...
The bawdy, bombastic, and chronically cash-poor Sir John Falstaff has been raising hell in the quiet town of Windsor. When his massive bar tab outstrips his meager means, he needs to raise some cash—and quick. He hatches a plan to seduce two of Windsor's most wealthy married...
2 Pianos, 4 Hands
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mount Adams Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Uptown
2 Pianos, 4 Hands
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mount Adams Circle,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Uptown
Piano wizardry and laugh-out-loud comedy come together to tell the story of Richard and Ted’s life-long pursuit of becoming concert pianist superstars. They work tirelessly to master legendary music from Beethoven and Bach to Billy Joel, enduring endless practice, stage fright...
Piano wizardry and laugh-out-loud comedy come together to tell the story of Richard and Ted’s life-long pursuit of becoming concert pianist superstars. They work tirelessly to master legendary music from Beethoven and Bach to Billy Joel, enduring endless practice, stage fright...
The Lifespan of a Fact
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mount Adams Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
The Lifespan of a Fact
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mount Adams Circle,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
A critically acclaimed 2018 Broadway play, this fast-paced story explodes with blistering comedy and timely relevance. Facts become blurry when they’re twisted into fiction in the high-stakes world of publishing. Emily Penrose, the demanding editor-in-chief of a high-end...
A critically acclaimed 2018 Broadway play, this fast-paced story explodes with blistering comedy and timely relevance. Facts become blurry when they’re twisted into fiction in the high-stakes world of publishing. Emily Penrose, the demanding editor-in-chief of a high-end...
Mean Girls
Aronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Mean Girls
Aronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from book writer TINA FEY (“30 Rock), composer JEFF RICHMOND (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist NELL BENJAMIN (Legally Blonde) and director CASEY NICHOLAW (The Book of Mormon). The story of a naïve newbie...
Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from book writer TINA FEY (“30 Rock), composer JEFF RICHMOND (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist NELL BENJAMIN (Legally Blonde) and director CASEY NICHOLAW (The Book of Mormon). The story of a naïve newbie...
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.
American Life
Music Hall
1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
American Life
Music Hall
1241 Elm St.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
The CSO follows the thread of great African American composers. - Florence Price’s Piano Concerto is performed by its preeminent interpreter, Louis Schwizgebel. - Adolphus Hailstork muses on an American port city, rising composer James Lee III finds sublimity in the...
The CSO follows the thread of great African American composers. - Florence Price’s Piano Concerto is performed by its preeminent interpreter, Louis Schwizgebel. - Adolphus Hailstork muses on an American port city, rising composer James Lee III finds sublimity in the...
"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time"
Walter Deye Auditorium
St. Xavier High School, Cincinnati, OH 45224
North
"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time"
Walter Deye Auditorium
St. Xavier High School,
Cincinnati,
OH
45224
North
"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" tells the story of a gifted boy named Christopher Boone. He investigates the killing of a dog and in doing so has an adventure of self-discovery. Based on the novel by Mark Haddon and adapted for stage by Simon Stephens. This...
"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" tells the story of a gifted boy named Christopher Boone. He investigates the killing of a dog and in doing so has an adventure of self-discovery. Based on the novel by Mark Haddon and adapted for stage by Simon Stephens. This...
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
Before you can say “gobble, gobble” they’ll have you laughing at ComedySportz Cincinnati! Put down that pumpkin pie and join us for Cincinnati’s only competitive improv where two teams, the Northern Kentucky Grass and the Cincinnati Big Machine, compete for your...
Before you can say “gobble, gobble” they’ll have you laughing at ComedySportz Cincinnati! Put down that pumpkin pie and join us for Cincinnati’s only competitive improv where two teams, the Northern Kentucky Grass and the Cincinnati Big Machine, compete for your...
Dragons Love Taco
Memorial Hall
1225 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Dragons Love Taco
Memorial Hall
1225 Elm Street,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
A musical revue of beloved contemporary children’s books! Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin, illustrated by Daniel Salmieri Dragons love all sorts of tacos — except spicy ones! When a boy throws his new dragon friends a spicy salsa taco party red-hot trouble ensues....
A musical revue of beloved contemporary children’s books! Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin, illustrated by Daniel Salmieri Dragons love all sorts of tacos — except spicy ones! When a boy throws his new dragon friends a spicy salsa taco party red-hot trouble ensues....
Diwaali Celebration
Lakota East Freshmen School
7630 Bethany Rd,, Liberty Township, OH 45044
North
Diwaali Celebration
Lakota East Freshmen School
7630 Bethany Rd,,
Liberty Township,
OH
45044
North
Indian festival of Light 'Diwali ' celebration with Bollywood music, dance performance, DJ, food, Jewelery
Indian festival of Light 'Diwali ' celebration with Bollywood music, dance performance, DJ, food, Jewelery
Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Musical
Taft Theatre
317 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Musical
Taft Theatre
317 E. Fifth St.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
The beloved tradition that continues to capture the hearts of children and their families everywhere comes to the live stage for the first time ever in this all-new musical and premiere stage production. When the top Scout Elf of his graduating class is sent to a disconnected,...
The beloved tradition that continues to capture the hearts of children and their families everywhere comes to the live stage for the first time ever in this all-new musical and premiere stage production. When the top Scout Elf of his graduating class is sent to a disconnected,...
Tennessee Williams Unscripted
Madcap Education Center
3064 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211
West
Tennessee Williams Unscripted
Madcap Education Center
3064 Harrison Ave,
Cincinnati,
OH
45211
West
Members of Los Angeles, California's critically acclaimed, Impro Theatre, will perform a fully improvised play inspired by the masterful storytelling and delicious language of Tennessee Williams.
Members of Los Angeles, California's critically acclaimed, Impro Theatre, will perform a fully improvised play inspired by the masterful storytelling and delicious language of Tennessee Williams.
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...
3rd Sunday Fundays
Taft Museum of Art
316 Pike St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
3rd Sunday Fundays
Taft Museum of Art
316 Pike St.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
Use your sleuthing skills this Funday. Become an art detective at the Art Cart and create your own secret code bracelet using Morse code. Help Alice solve the case in the Know Theatre’s presentation of Alice in Neverland at 2 p.m. Seating for the performance is limited and...
Use your sleuthing skills this Funday. Become an art detective at the Art Cart and create your own secret code bracelet using Morse code. Help Alice solve the case in the Know Theatre’s presentation of Alice in Neverland at 2 p.m. Seating for the performance is limited and...
This Little Light of Mine
College Hill Presbyterian Church
5742 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45224
North
This Little Light of Mine
College Hill Presbyterian Church
5742 Hamilton Ave.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45224
North
Emmy Award-winning soprano Adrienne Danrich presents a musical tribute honoring the groundbreaking careers of Marian Anderson and Leontyne Price. Danrich’s storytelling ability, the beauty of her voice, and poignant multi-media images document the lives of two internationally...
Emmy Award-winning soprano Adrienne Danrich presents a musical tribute honoring the groundbreaking careers of Marian Anderson and Leontyne Price. Danrich’s storytelling ability, the beauty of her voice, and poignant multi-media images document the lives of two internationally...
Totally 80s
Music Hall
1241 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Totally 80s
Music Hall
1241 Elm St.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
Crank up the Tears for Fears and celebrate one of the most emo and electric decades in music – the 80s! It’s the perfect reason to break out your Swatch watch, tease up your hair, and pump up to totally tubular favorites like The Final Countdown, Careless Whisper, Smooth...
Crank up the Tears for Fears and celebrate one of the most emo and electric decades in music – the 80s! It’s the perfect reason to break out your Swatch watch, tease up your hair, and pump up to totally tubular favorites like The Final Countdown, Careless Whisper, Smooth...
