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Laser Light Fest at Coney Island
Coney Island
6201 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230
Laser Light Fest at Coney Island
Coney Island
6201 Kellogg Ave.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45230
A whole new event coming to Coney Island, the laser light fest is a drive-in attraction with mind blowing laser light shows which are coreographed with live DJ's playing during the drive-in. These cutting-edge effects, high-powered lasers and a large-screen laser projection are...
A whole new event coming to Coney Island, the laser light fest is a drive-in attraction with mind blowing laser light shows which are coreographed with live DJ's playing during the drive-in. These cutting-edge effects, high-powered lasers and a large-screen laser projection are...
Taste of Cincinnati
Downtown Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Taste of Cincinnati
Downtown Cincinnati
Cincinnati,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
What began as a small, one-day festival in 1979 has grown to become a 3-day celebration of the Cincinnati region's best culinary delights spread along 5+ blocks in Downtown Cincinnati. Featuring 100+ delectable dishes from more than 40 local restaurants plus traditional...
What began as a small, one-day festival in 1979 has grown to become a 3-day celebration of the Cincinnati region's best culinary delights spread along 5+ blocks in Downtown Cincinnati. Featuring 100+ delectable dishes from more than 40 local restaurants plus traditional...
Pride Tea Dance
Knox Joseph Distillery at the OTR StillHouse
2017 Branch Street, Cincinnati, OH 45214
Pride Tea Dance
Knox Joseph Distillery at the OTR StillHouse
2017 Branch Street,
Cincinnati,
OH
45214
Taking place at the OTR Stillhouse in 2022, the Pride Tea Dance is the official kickoff for Pride month in Cincinnati. Partnering with Cincinnati Pride and the OTR Stillhouse, the TeaDanceCinci promises to bring an afternoon of dancing, cocktails and meeting great people. Come...
Taking place at the OTR Stillhouse in 2022, the Pride Tea Dance is the official kickoff for Pride month in Cincinnati. Partnering with Cincinnati Pride and the OTR Stillhouse, the TeaDanceCinci promises to bring an afternoon of dancing, cocktails and meeting great people. Come...
Van Gogh The Immersive Experience
Former T.J. Maxx Downtown
`10-12 W. 4th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Van Gogh The Immersive Experience
Former T.J. Maxx Downtown
`10-12 W. 4th Street,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is a 20,000 square foot light and sound spectacular featuring two-story projections of the artist’s most compelling works. Encounter the brilliance of one of history’s greatest artists in 360 degrees. Meet the artist like never before...
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is a 20,000 square foot light and sound spectacular featuring two-story projections of the artist’s most compelling works. Encounter the brilliance of one of history’s greatest artists in 360 degrees. Meet the artist like never before...
Bright Eyes Concert
Andrew J. Brady Music Center
25 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Bright Eyes Concert
Andrew J. Brady Music Center
25 Race Street,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Coming to Andrew J. Brady Music center this may is Bright Eyes with special guest Alex G. This indie rock band, Bright Eyes, has announced that on their current tour they will be stopping by the Brady Music Center to perform in Cincinnati. The up-and-coming music group, Bright...
Coming to Andrew J. Brady Music center this may is Bright Eyes with special guest Alex G. This indie rock band, Bright Eyes, has announced that on their current tour they will be stopping by the Brady Music Center to perform in Cincinnati. The up-and-coming music group, Bright...
US Men's National Team vs Morocco - International Friendly soccer match
TQL Stadium
1501 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45214
Downtown
US Men's National Team vs Morocco - International Friendly soccer match
TQL Stadium
1501 Central Parkway,
Cincinnati,
OH
45214
Downtown
Catch the U.S. Men's National Team take on Morocco in this International Friendly soccer match as they tune-up for the 2022 World Cup. Tickets are available for purchase at Ticketmaster.com or by clicking the "Buy Tickets" link in under the information section.
Catch the U.S. Men's National Team take on Morocco in this International Friendly soccer match as they tune-up for the 2022 World Cup. Tickets are available for purchase at Ticketmaster.com or by clicking the "Buy Tickets" link in under the information section.
Saving Face Pride Film at the Esquire
Esquire Theatre
320 Ludlow Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45220
Saving Face Pride Film at the Esquire
Esquire Theatre
320 Ludlow Ave.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45220
Partnering with OutReels Cincinnati and the Esquire Theater, Cincinnati Pride is offering free showings of pride films like "Saving Face" every Thursday throughout June of 2022. This film series will consist of multiple independently-made pride films which tell us the stories of...
Partnering with OutReels Cincinnati and the Esquire Theater, Cincinnati Pride is offering free showings of pride films like "Saving Face" every Thursday throughout June of 2022. This film series will consist of multiple independently-made pride films which tell us the stories of...
Summerfair
Coney Island
6201 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230
East
Summerfair
Coney Island
6201 Kellogg Ave.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45230
East
Fine artists and craftspeople exhibit and sell their works. With music, entertainment and food vendors.For more than 50 years, Summerfair Cincinnati has been supporting and promoting artists and the arts in Greater Cincinnati. Through the organization’s annual three day...
Fine artists and craftspeople exhibit and sell their works. With music, entertainment and food vendors.For more than 50 years, Summerfair Cincinnati has been supporting and promoting artists and the arts in Greater Cincinnati. Through the organization’s annual three day...
"Over the Rainbow" Pride Cabaret
The Red Moor
3187 Linwood Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
"Over the Rainbow" Pride Cabaret
The Red Moor
3187 Linwood Ave,
Cincinnati,
OH
45208
This June, the Queen City Carbaret is happy to kick off pride month with a night full of music, comedy and commnity. Cincinnati's favorite carbaret-ers, Sarah Folsom and Matthew Umphreys, along with other guest performers will be performing in celebration of pride month in...
This June, the Queen City Carbaret is happy to kick off pride month with a night full of music, comedy and commnity. Cincinnati's favorite carbaret-ers, Sarah Folsom and Matthew Umphreys, along with other guest performers will be performing in celebration of pride month in...
Pride Community Night at Great America Ballpark
Cincinnati Reds
100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Pride Community Night at Great America Ballpark
Cincinnati Reds
100 Joe Nuxhall Way,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
The Cincinnati Reds are happy to host the Pride Community Night at GABP during an upcoming home game on June 3rd against the Washington Nationals. This night celebrates all members of the LGBTQ+ community and offers special deals to those who buy one of the first 1500 tickets....
The Cincinnati Reds are happy to host the Pride Community Night at GABP during an upcoming home game on June 3rd against the Washington Nationals. This night celebrates all members of the LGBTQ+ community and offers special deals to those who buy one of the first 1500 tickets....
Flogging Molly and the Interrupters
Andrew J. Brady Music Center
25 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Flogging Molly and the Interrupters
Andrew J. Brady Music Center
25 Race Street,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Flogging Molly and the Interrupters, along with special guests Tiger Army and the Skints, are coming to the Andrew J. Brady Music Festival this summer in downtown Cincinnati. These punk-rock bands are excited to come perform for Cincinnati at the wonderful Andrew J. Brady Music...
Flogging Molly and the Interrupters, along with special guests Tiger Army and the Skints, are coming to the Andrew J. Brady Music Festival this summer in downtown Cincinnati. These punk-rock bands are excited to come perform for Cincinnati at the wonderful Andrew J. Brady Music...
Italianfest at Newport
New Port' Festival Park on the Levee
Riverboat Row, Newport, KY 41071
Italianfest at Newport
New Port' Festival Park on the Levee
Riverboat Row,
Newport,
KY
41071
Italianfest in Newport, started in 1991 with 5 food vendors and 5,000 visitors has expanded to an event with over 100,000 visitors and numerous vendors expected in upcoming years. Italianfest celebrates the Italian culture and heritage that is so prominent in the Newport. The...
Italianfest in Newport, started in 1991 with 5 food vendors and 5,000 visitors has expanded to an event with over 100,000 visitors and numerous vendors expected in upcoming years. Italianfest celebrates the Italian culture and heritage that is so prominent in the Newport. The...
Westwood Second Saturday-Pride
Westwood Town Hall Park
3017 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Westwood Second Saturday-Pride
Westwood Town Hall Park
3017 Harrison Ave,
Cincinnati,
OH
45211
Join Westwood Works, June 11th, as we kick off this summer's first Westwood Second Saturday – Pride edition. This is the first ever pride event taking place on the west side! The party starts at 5 PM, and it includes a DJ, Make it Take SWAG for kids, Pones performing a Cabaret...
Join Westwood Works, June 11th, as we kick off this summer's first Westwood Second Saturday – Pride edition. This is the first ever pride event taking place on the west side! The party starts at 5 PM, and it includes a DJ, Make it Take SWAG for kids, Pones performing a Cabaret...
Pride EDM Night
GlowFellows (at OddFellows Liquor Bar)
2014 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Pride EDM Night
GlowFellows (at OddFellows Liquor Bar)
2014 Elm Street,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Celebrate Pride month in an exciting fashion by attending the first ever Pride EDM night at GlowFellows, a rave bar located right below OddFellows. This bar is one of the more overlooked bars in all of Cincinnati and is the perfect place to host an event like Pride EDM night....
Celebrate Pride month in an exciting fashion by attending the first ever Pride EDM night at GlowFellows, a rave bar located right below OddFellows. This bar is one of the more overlooked bars in all of Cincinnati and is the perfect place to host an event like Pride EDM night....
Wigs & Waffles 2022 benefitting Lighthouse Youth & Family Services
Rhinegeist Brewery
1910 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Uptown
Wigs & Waffles 2022 benefitting Lighthouse Youth & Family Services
Rhinegeist Brewery
1910 Elm St.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Uptown
Celebrate Pride 2022 by joining us for Wigs & Waffles 2022. We will showcase some of Cincinnati’s biggest names in drag, while supporting Lighthouse Youth & Family Services' local programming for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults.
Celebrate Pride 2022 by joining us for Wigs & Waffles 2022. We will showcase some of Cincinnati’s biggest names in drag, while supporting Lighthouse Youth & Family Services' local programming for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults.
Whiskey Myers Tornillo Tour
Andrew J. Brady Music Center
25 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Whiskey Myers Tornillo Tour
Andrew J. Brady Music Center
25 Race Street,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Country band, Whiskey Myers, will be joined by fellow country bands Shane Smith and the Saints as well as 49 Winchester as they go on their Tornillo Tour, Stopping off in Cincinnati at the Andrew J. Brady Music Center. This tour is part of Whiskey Myers' promotion of their new...
Country band, Whiskey Myers, will be joined by fellow country bands Shane Smith and the Saints as well as 49 Winchester as they go on their Tornillo Tour, Stopping off in Cincinnati at the Andrew J. Brady Music Center. This tour is part of Whiskey Myers' promotion of their new...
World Record Attempt at Coney Island
Coney Island
6201 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230
World Record Attempt at Coney Island
Coney Island
6201 Kellogg Ave.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45230
This summer, Coney Island is attempting to break the world record for most people down a water slide in 24 hours. Taking place at the green body slide of the twister slide, people can attempt to go down the slide from 10 am to 8 pm from June 17th-18th. There will also be a...
This summer, Coney Island is attempting to break the world record for most people down a water slide in 24 hours. Taking place at the green body slide of the twister slide, people can attempt to go down the slide from 10 am to 8 pm from June 17th-18th. There will also be a...
The Wood Brothers & Guster
Andrew J. Brady Music Center
25 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
The Wood Brothers & Guster
Andrew J. Brady Music Center
25 Race Street,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
The Wood Brothers, a Grammy nominated band, and alternative rock band, Guster, will be making their way to the Andrew J. Brady Music Center this summer as a part of their seven-show summer tour. The Wood Brothers and Guster will be accompanied by David Wax Museum, a popular...
The Wood Brothers, a Grammy nominated band, and alternative rock band, Guster, will be making their way to the Andrew J. Brady Music Center this summer as a part of their seven-show summer tour. The Wood Brothers and Guster will be accompanied by David Wax Museum, a popular...
Matchbox Twenty
Riverbend Music Center
6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230
East
Matchbox Twenty
Riverbend Music Center
6295 Kellogg Ave.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45230
East
On tour for the first time since 2017, Matchbox Twenty will bring hits like "Unwell","Bent", and "Push" live to Riverbend.
On tour for the first time since 2017, Matchbox Twenty will bring hits like "Unwell","Bent", and "Push" live to Riverbend.
Tusculum Street Fest
Columbia Tusculum
Delta Avenue and Columbia Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45226
East
Tusculum Street Fest
Columbia Tusculum
Delta Avenue and Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati,
OH
45226
East
The Tusculum Street Fest is a fun time for the whole family as there are plenty of things to occupy your time with at the festival such as the kids zone and food from the many vendors. Food, craft beer, live music, live art performances, kids crafts and more all taking place on...
The Tusculum Street Fest is a fun time for the whole family as there are plenty of things to occupy your time with at the festival such as the kids zone and food from the many vendors. Food, craft beer, live music, live art performances, kids crafts and more all taking place on...
Pride Community Awards Ceremony
Butcher and Barrel
700 Race St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Pride Community Awards Ceremony
Butcher and Barrel
700 Race St.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Sponsored by Ignite Entertainment Cincy this event recognizes and gives awards to the organizations and people in the Cincinnati community that have helped to contribute to the betterment of the LBGTQIA+ community. These leaders and organizations will be celebrated at Butcher...
Sponsored by Ignite Entertainment Cincy this event recognizes and gives awards to the organizations and people in the Cincinnati community that have helped to contribute to the betterment of the LBGTQIA+ community. These leaders and organizations will be celebrated at Butcher...
FedEx Ground Rockin' Taco Festival
Covington Plaza
144 Madison Ave., Covington, KY 41011
FedEx Ground Rockin' Taco Festival
Covington Plaza
144 Madison Ave.,
Covington,
KY
41011
Who needs Taco Tuesday when you can have tacos all weekend long. Coming to Covington Plaza, situated along the Ohio River in beautiful Covington Ky, is the FedEx Rockin Taco Festival. Join us for three days of free live Latin Music, dancing, ice-cold beer, Margaritas, creative...
Who needs Taco Tuesday when you can have tacos all weekend long. Coming to Covington Plaza, situated along the Ohio River in beautiful Covington Ky, is the FedEx Rockin Taco Festival. Join us for three days of free live Latin Music, dancing, ice-cold beer, Margaritas, creative...
An Evening with Jackson Browne
Andrew J. Brady Music Center
25 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
An Evening with Jackson Browne
Andrew J. Brady Music Center
25 Race Street,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Jackson Browne's "Evening With" Tour is showcasing his grammy nominated album, Downhill From Everywhere. A member of the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame, Jackson Browne has become known as a legend for his lyrics and the ideas and themes in which he incorporates them. Browne...
Jackson Browne's "Evening With" Tour is showcasing his grammy nominated album, Downhill From Everywhere. A member of the Rock N' Roll Hall of Fame, Jackson Browne has become known as a legend for his lyrics and the ideas and themes in which he incorporates them. Browne...
Northside Rock N' Roll Carnival
Hoffner Park
4101 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45223
North
Northside Rock N' Roll Carnival
Hoffner Park
4101 Hamilton Ave.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45223
North
The Northside Rock N' Roll Carnival is happy to be back this summer at Hoffner Park. There will be a lot of fun local and national artists performing at the carnvial this summer. More information on the upcoming lineup of musicians for the festival will be coming soon to the...
The Northside Rock N' Roll Carnival is happy to be back this summer at Hoffner Park. There will be a lot of fun local and national artists performing at the carnvial this summer. More information on the upcoming lineup of musicians for the festival will be coming soon to the...
The Science of Color: PRISMATICA
Krohn Conservatory
1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202
The Science of Color: PRISMATICA
Krohn Conservatory
1501 Eden Park Drive,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Coming this summer to the Krohn Conservatory is the science of color with PRISMATICA, which will run all the way through October. This interactive art experience at Krohn consists of being surrounded by an array of colors from the rainbow and learning more about the science of...
Coming this summer to the Krohn Conservatory is the science of color with PRISMATICA, which will run all the way through October. This interactive art experience at Krohn consists of being surrounded by an array of colors from the rainbow and learning more about the science of...
Big Time Rush: Forever Tour
Andrew J. Brady Music Center
25 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Big Time Rush: Forever Tour
Andrew J. Brady Music Center
25 Race Street,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Big Time Rush, the beloved boy band that started from their own tv show, has announced a 41-show tour in which one of those 41 shows will be played right here at the Andrew J. Brady Music Center in Cincinnati. Joining Big Time Rush on their tour, only for select events, is Dixie...
Big Time Rush, the beloved boy band that started from their own tv show, has announced a 41-show tour in which one of those 41 shows will be played right here at the Andrew J. Brady Music Center in Cincinnati. Joining Big Time Rush on their tour, only for select events, is Dixie...
Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival
Various locations in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
1404 Main St, CIncinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival
Various locations in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
1404 Main St,
CIncinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
The Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival celebrates our shared humanity through the exploration of diversity, disability, and difference. We see a world where the media and popular culture accurately reflect all people. This is Cinema for all. This year's festival is...
The Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival celebrates our shared humanity through the exploration of diversity, disability, and difference. We see a world where the media and popular culture accurately reflect all people. This is Cinema for all. This year's festival is...
Rod Stewart with Cheap Trick
Riverbend Music Center
6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230
East
Rod Stewart with Cheap Trick
Riverbend Music Center
6295 Kellogg Ave.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45230
East
Rod Stewart, the legendary two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted singer/songwriter, performs with special guests Cheap Trick.
Rod Stewart, the legendary two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted singer/songwriter, performs with special guests Cheap Trick.
Tedeschi Trucks Band
Riverbend Music Center
6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230
East
Tedeschi Trucks Band
Riverbend Music Center
6295 Kellogg Ave.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45230
East
Led by the husband and wife team of guitarist Derek Trucks and vocalist/guitarist Susan Tedeschi, the 12-member strong Tedeschi Trucks Band is acclaimed by critics and fans alike for their uncompromising commitment to bringing the highest level of musicianship to the...
Led by the husband and wife team of guitarist Derek Trucks and vocalist/guitarist Susan Tedeschi, the 12-member strong Tedeschi Trucks Band is acclaimed by critics and fans alike for their uncompromising commitment to bringing the highest level of musicianship to the...
Barenaked Ladies
Riverbend Music Center
6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230
East
Barenaked Ladies
Riverbend Music Center
6295 Kellogg Ave.,
Cincinnati,
OH
45230
East
Last Summer on Earth tour. With guests Gin Blossoms and Toad the Wet Sprocket.
Last Summer on Earth tour. With guests Gin Blossoms and Toad the Wet Sprocket.
Cincinnati Music Festival presented by P&G
Paul Brown Stadium
One Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Downtown
Cincinnati Music Festival presented by P&G
Paul Brown Stadium
One Paul Brown Stadium,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
Downtown
Held each summer at Paul Brown Stadium - home of the Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Music Festival has become one of the country’s premier summer music events attracting more than 80,000 attendees annually from all over the country for two days and nights of music, dining,...
Held each summer at Paul Brown Stadium - home of the Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Music Festival has become one of the country’s premier summer music events attracting more than 80,000 attendees annually from all over the country for two days and nights of music, dining,...
Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame Induction and Dedication Ceremony
Andrew J. Brady Music Center
25 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame Induction and Dedication Ceremony
Andrew J. Brady Music Center
25 Race Street,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
The Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony and dedication will take place at the Andrew Brady Music Center on Saturday, July 23rd from Noon-3pm during the Cincinnati Music Festival weekend. It will be free and open to the public. The CBMWF is a new interactive...
The Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony and dedication will take place at the Andrew Brady Music Center on Saturday, July 23rd from Noon-3pm during the Cincinnati Music Festival weekend. It will be free and open to the public. The CBMWF is a new interactive...
All This Future Summer Festival Tour
Andrew J. Brady Music Center
25 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
All This Future Summer Festival Tour
Andrew J. Brady Music Center
25 Race Street,
Cincinnati,
OH
45202
This August, the All This Future Summer Festival Tour will be coming to Cincinnati at the Andrew J. Brady Music Center. This tour features 5 fantastic Christian artists: Hillsong UNITED, Tuaren Wells, Andy Mineo, TAYA and Ryan Ellis. This Christian Music Summer Festival features...
This August, the All This Future Summer Festival Tour will be coming to Cincinnati at the Andrew J. Brady Music Center. This tour features 5 fantastic Christian artists: Hillsong UNITED, Tuaren Wells, Andy Mineo, TAYA and Ryan Ellis. This Christian Music Summer Festival features...