Cincinnati Events this Weekend

 

Discover the best things to do in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky!

Whether you're planning for an upcoming trip to Cincy or just need something fun to do this weekend, find all the info you need in our Cincinnati Events Calendar. From upcoming festivals to Blink events to local bars, restaurants, and brunch hot spots, here's all the info on the latest happenings in the Cincy region. 

 

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Frozen Brunch

Join the cast of Frozen (Olaf and the Snow Sisters) for a Magical Brunch on Sunday, December 22nd during the Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt at the Moerlein Lager House! Parents, treat your children to an enchanting experience at our cast of Frozen (Olaf and the Snow Sisters) for Brunch! This special Character Dining event is perfect for families looking to create magical memories. Best of all, it's free and you order off the menu. Reservations at www.moerleinlagerhouse.com

When: December 22, 2024 11:00AM - 1:00PM
Where: Moerlein Lager House
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FC Cincinnati Winter Camp - Wall2Wall

The camp sessions are open to Male and Female players birth years 2018-2010.

These sessions are aimed to improve individual technique, tactics, and position specific development.

REGISTER: https://fccincinnati.leagueapps.com/camps

When: December 30, 2024 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Where: Wall2Wall (Let's Play Soccer, Mason)
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LET'S MISBEHAVE: The Music of Cole Porter

Ring in the New Year with the Pops and the sophisticated and timeless music of Cole Porter, whose refined melodies and witty lyrics have become songbook standards on Broadway and in film. Join Tony DeSare and his guests Aubrey Logan (trombone/vocals) and John Manzari (tap dance/vocals) as they give their fresh spin on such hits as: “Night and Day,” “I Get A Kick Out of You,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “It’s De-Lovely,” “You’re the Top,” and many more.

Buy Tickets Here: https://www.cincinnatisymphony.org/tickets-and-events/buy-tickets/pops/2425-pops-season/lets-misbehave-the-music-of-cole-porter/

When: December 31, 2024 8:00PM - 9:30PM
Where: Cincinnati Music Hall (1241 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202)
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A NIGHT AT HOGWARTS: The Music of Harry Potter

Join the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra for a wondrous journey into the mysterious world of Harry Potter. Using only music, with no film projections, the Pops will bring to life the magical music of all eight Harry Potter films, plus more from the “Potterverse,” featuring the iconic themes you know and love. The concert will also include insights from the books and films, interactive games and trivia experiences.

Whether you're a devoted fan of the Harry Potter series or simply a lover of film music, prepare to step into a world where magic intertwines with music, where spells are cast through melodies, and where the enchantment of Harry Potter comes to life in an unforgettable live concert experience.

*Note: there will NOT be film projections associated with this performance.

Purchase Tickets: https://www.cincinnatisymphony.org/tickets-and-events/buy-tickets/pops/2425-pops-season/a-night-at-hogwarts-the-music-of-harry-potter/

When: January 3, 2025 7:30PM - January 5, 2025 9:00PM
Where: Cincinnati Music Hall (1241 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH 45202)
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True American Landscapes: Ansel Adams and Civil Rights

Registration required. Registration opens one month in advance.
Museum members and general public: $15
Children 12 and under: free

Join the Cincinnati Art Museum’s Curator of Photography, Nathaniel M. Stein, as he explores the relationships between Ansel Adams’s belief in civil rights, his ideas about American landscape and identity, and his photography.

Arrive early or stay after to view the exhibition Discovering Ansel Adams (ticketed separately).

This lecture is organized by the Donald P. Sowell Endowment Committee, an affiliate group of the Cincinnati Art Museum. Ticket proceeds support the Sowell Committee’s work to promote greater interaction and involvement of the African American community with the museum, including professional development opportunities, the acquisition and display of artwork by African American artists, programs, exhibitions, and other forms of creativity of interest to the African American community.

If you need accessibility accommodations, please contact us in advance at access@cincyart.org or fill out the accessibility request form.

When: January 5, 2025 2:00PM - 3:00PM
Where: 953 Eden Park Dr. Cincinnati, OH. 45202
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Les Misérables

STILL THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL. Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award®-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables.

This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st Century” (Huffington Post), “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune).

Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption–a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.

The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House” and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries and 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.

For Dates and Tickets: https://www.cincinnatiarts.org/events/detail/les-miserables-1

When: January 7, 2025 7:30PM - January 19, 2025 10:30PM
Where: Aronoff Center (650 Walnut St Cincinnati, OH 45202)
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COPLAND: Symphony in Light

Copland’s final symphony, ringing with bells and brass, builds on Fanfare for the Common Man — an enduring masterpiece written for and premiered by the CSO at Music Hall — and which embodies the hope, resilience, and idealism of the American spirit.

For this special concert experience, you’ll be treated to a multi-sensory performance of Copland’s Symphony No. 3, accompanied by stunning visual and lighting effects created by designer Luke Kritzeck. This will be CSO performance for your ears and eyes.

When: January 10, 2025 7:30PM - 10:15PM
Where: Music Hall
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Rachmaninoff & Copland

Rachmaninoff’s Third Piano Concerto churns with uber-romantic melodies and Unsuk Chin’s music delights in contrasts. Copland’s last symphony, ringing with bells and brass, brings us home. The finale builds on Fanfare for the Common Man — an enduring masterpiece written for and premiered by the CSO at Music Hall — signaling the culmination and convergence of the composer’s entire career.

When: January 11, 2025 7:30PM - January 12, 2025 2:00PM
Where: Music Hall
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A Room in the Castle

Written by one of the most produced playwrights in America since 2015 AND produced in partnership with the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington D.C.

TICKETS: https://cincyshakes.com/on-stage

When: January 22, 2025 7:00PM - February 9, 2025 10:00PM
Where: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
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Life of Pi

A THEATRICAL EVENT UNLIKE ANYTHING ELSE!

Winner of three Tony Awards® and the Olivier Award for Best Play, the Broadway and West End sensation LIFE OF PI is “an exhilarating evening of theater” (The Wall Street Journal).

Based on Yann Martel’s best-selling novel that sold more than 15 million copies and became a worldwide phenomenon, LIFE OF PI is an epic story of perseverance and hope that speaks to every generation and “gives new life to Broadway” (The Today Show).

Told with jaw-dropping visuals, world class puppetry and exquisite stagecraft, Lolita Chakrabarti’s stage adaptation of LIFE OF PI creates a breathtaking journey that will leave you filled with awe and joy.

For Dates and Tickets: https://www.cincinnatiarts.org/events/detail/life-of-pi

When: February 4, 2025 7:30PM - February 9, 2025 9:45PM
Where: Aronoff Center (650 Walnut St Cincinnati, OH 45202)
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