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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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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The Greatest NYE Party in the Galaxy with the Naked Karate Girls

VVIP Doors: 8:00PM

GA Doors: 9:00PM

General Admission Ticket Option: $30.00

Access to the event, Doors at 9PM, no pre-event with apps
VIP Ticket Option: Open Bar Package: $85.00

Access to the event, Doors at 9PM, with open bar for duration of the event
Open Bar includes signature drink offerings from 9:00PM-Midnight Champagne toast.
VVIP: Lounge Access with Heavy Apps + Open Bar + Parking + Coat Check: $150.00

Pre-Event Access at 8PM, including private lounge access with Heavy Apps, Open Bar, including parking and coat check.
Open Bar Includes Top Shelf Offerings from 8:00PM- Midnight Champagne toast, including access to 40+ Premium Tequila/Bourbons/Scotch selections during VVIP Happy Hour.
In an effort to keep our staff and guests as safe as possible, we ask guests to come prepared to use contactless forms of payment. All major credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay are accepted.

When: December 31, 2024 8:00PM - January 1, 2025 1:00AM
Where: MegaCorp Pavilion
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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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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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Two Friends Presents Heatwave: The Tour

n an effort to keep our staff and guests as safe as possible, we ask guests to come prepared to use contactless forms of payment. All major credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay are accepted.

When: January 28, 2025 7:00PM - November 28, 2024 11:00PM
Where: MegaCorp Pavilion
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Lotus - How to Dream in Color Tour

In an effort to keep our staff and guests as safe as possible, we ask guests to come prepared to use contactless forms of payment. All major credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay are accepted.

When: January 29, 2025 7:00PM - 11:00PM
Where: MegaCorp Pavilion
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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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Kimberly Akimbo

A new musical about growing up and growing old (in no particular order), Kimberly Akimbo is the winner of 5 Tony Awards including Best Musical. It features Tony Award®-winning book and lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire (Shrek), a Tony Award®-winning score by Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), choreography by Danny Mefford (Dear Evan Hansen) and direction by Tony®-nominated director Jessica Stone.

Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with her family to a new town in suburban New Jersey. In this “howlingly funny heartbreaker of a show” (The New Yorker), Kim is forced to navigate family dysfunction, a rare genetic condition, her first crush … and possible felony charges. Ever the optimist, she is determined to find happiness against all odds and embark on a great adventure.

For Dates and Tickets: https://cincinnati.broadway.com/shows/kimberly-akimbo/

When: February 18, 2025 7:30PM - March 2, 2025 9:00PM
Where: Aronoff Center (650 Walnut St Cincinnati, OH 45202)
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Sullivan King 'Chaos Will Bring Peace' 2025 Tour

Supporting Acts Include YOOKiE, Grabbitz, RZRKT, Along with Special Guests Flux Pavilion, Ray Volpe, and more TBA

When: February 20, 2025 7:00PM - 11:00PM
Where: MegaCorp
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An Evening with Marty Stuart

Don't miss An Evening with Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives on Friday, March 7, 2025, in the Longworth-Anderson Series at historic Memorial Hall!

Tickets: https://www.memorialhallotr.com/cincinnati-shows/an-evening-with-marty-stuart-and-his-fabulous-superlatives/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFyszlleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHcBRsY9wAmR7Kv_mif0WtPsTLh4PtvUNkbPcW2R3oAgz_C_0RUoh6jcRTg_aem_9DuV01Z2Ydazo0hFw7Ln_A

When: March 7, 2025 6:30PM - 8:00PM
Where: Memorial Hall OTR
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