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Lunar New Year Concert

January 25 | 7PM
Join us for the Greater Cincinnati Chinese Music Society’s 2025 Lunar New Year Concert, a cherished annual celebration that has blended traditional Chinese instruments with the Philharmonic for over 20 years in the tri-state area. Conducted by renowned maestro Tsung Yeh, the concert will feature Erhu virtuoso Guowei Wang, Pipa virtuoso Yihan Chen, and Guzheng virtuoso Ann Yao. Enjoy timeless Chinese pieces such as “Spring Festival Overture,” “Harvest Drums,” and other beloved selections, along with Western classics like Strauss’s “Voices of Spring” and the “Radetzky March.” This year’s concert promises a captivating fusion of music, tradition, and artistry for audiences of all ages. We look forward to sharing this unforgettable evening with you!

Address: Memorial Hall, Cincinnati OH 45202
Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See

January 10 - April 6, 2025 |
“Let the world see what they did to my boy.” The heart-wrenching words spoken by Mamie Till-Mobley as she insisted upon an open casket for her 14-year-old son who was brutally murdered for whistling at a white woman in Money, Mississippi, in 1955, catalyzed the Civil Rights Movement in America. Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See tells the story of how a mother’s bravery and fight for justice 70 years ago fueled the civil rights movement in America. The exhibition challenges you to make a ripple for justice in your own community.

Address: National Underground Railroad Center, Cincinnati OH 45202
Midwest Fest at Arnolds Cincinnati

January 24 and 25th | 4PM

Well, butter my biscuit and call me a casserole—it's time to give the Midwest the culinary glory it deserves! Arnold’s Bar and Grill is tickled pink to announce Midwest Fest, a weekend devoted to celebrating all things Midwestern, from food to brews to tunes that’ll have you saying, “Oh, for cute!”

Let’s face it: the Midwest isn’t exactly known as a foodie destination, but we’re here to change that, dontcha know? We’re taking our region’s greatest hits and putting a little razzle-dazzle on them. Arnold’s brand-spanking-new chef, Korry Wolfgang, will be serving up elevated takes on some Midwest classics. And no, we’re not just talking ranch dressing—though there might be a dollop or two if you’re lucky.

But wait, there’s more! What would a Midwest celebration be without the holy trinity of brews? We’ve got PBR, Old Style, and—because we like to keep it classy—Natural Light. And for the brave souls out there, we’ve even got a bottle of Malört behind the bar. It’s the liquid equivalent of a Midwest winter: harsh, but it builds character.

The fun doesn’t stop with the food and drinks. Midwest Fest is bringing the tunes, too. On Friday, January 24, tap your toes to the St. Louis-style blues of 46 Long from 8-11 PM. Then, on Saturday, January 25, break out your dancing shoes for some foot-stomping live polka from The Polka Warriors (yes, polka warriors!) from 8-11 PM. If that doesn’t scream Midwest, we don’t know what does.

So grab your flannel, call up your cousins, and get ready to have a hoot and a half at Midwest Fest! It all goes down Friday, January 24, and Saturday, January 25, right here at Arnold’s Bar and Grill in Cincinnati. It’s gonna be a real humdinger, folks.

Address: Arnold's Bar and Grill , Cincinnati OH 45202
Marlon Wayans: Wild Child Tour

Friday, January 24 | 7PM
ABOUT MARLON WAYANS Marlon Wayans is an actor, producer, comedian, writer and film director. His films have grossed $1.14 billion in domestic box office and nearly $1.8 billion in global box office. As a stand-up comedian, he is selling out nationwide and adding shows every weekend. Marlon’s latest comedy special “Good Grief,” which premiered in June 2024 on Amazon Prime Video, hit #1 on the streaming platform its first week. His other critically acclaimed #1 comedy specials include “Woke-ish” on Netflix and “God Loves Me,” “You Know What It Is” and “Marlon Wayans Presents: The Headliners” on HBO Max. Wayans can next be seen in September 2025 starring in the psychological horror thriller “Him” from Universal Pictures and Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw banner. Wayans is commonly recognized for his role as ‘Marcus Copeland’ in Columbia Pictures’ 2004 hit comedy classic “White Chicks” opposite Shawn Wayans and directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans. His other hit films include “Scary Movie” and “Scary Movie 2, “Requiem for a Dream,” “Respect,” “Fifty Shades Of Black,” “Little Man,” “A Haunted House” and “A Haunted House 2,” “Naked,” “Sextuplets,” “The Curse of Bridge Hollow,” “Air,” “On The Rocks,” and “Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood,” among others. His TV credits include The WB’s “The Wayans Bros.,” which was the highest rated comedy on the network and continues to air in syndication, the NBC sitcom “Marlon,” “Fox’s “In Living Color” and “Bel-Air.”

Address: Taft Theatre, Cincinnati OH 45202
Resilience: New Ceramic Works by Terry Kern

Over-the-Rhine

October 12 - Febuary 16 | Various Times What does nature teach us about the ability to embrace, resist, or recover from life’s challenges? Local ceramic artist Terri Kern explores the theme of resilience in her latest creations. Inspired by the natural world, her symbolic works of art tell stories of love, loss, triumph, and hardship: tiny portraits dangle from the mouths of dragons; birds cautiously perch upon spools of thread; cages enclose empty swings. For the pieces in this exhibition, Kern also sought inspiration from a variety of objects in the Taft Museum of Art’s collection, including Chinese porcelains, Italian maiolica, and European portrait miniatures.

Address: Taft Theatre, Cincinnati OH 45202
UC Health Ice Rink presented by Fifth Third Bank

Fountain District Over-the-Rhine

Nov 2 - February 17 | Various Times
The UC Health Ice Rink, presented by Fifth Third Bank is an outdoor ice rink that takes over Fountain Square from November 2 through February 17. Rink amenities include 600 pairs of rental skates, the WGU Warming Tent, a full-service concessions tent with hot and cold snacks, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, on-site parking, and restrooms. The rink is open to skaters of all ages. The rink operates seven days a week with Pre-Holiday, Holiday, and Post-Holiday hours listed below. No reservations required, all admissions are walk-ups only. The 2024/2025 Ice Rink season will be ice skating only. After three years of use, the bumper cars have reached the end of their useful life. Rather than buying a new fleet at this time, we have decided to focus on the skating experience. Questions? Please call 513-297-6069 during rink hours. Read on for more information and FAQs. COST: Ice Skating is $10 and includes admission and skate rental. Payable by credit or debit card or mobile payments (Visa/MasterCard/AmEx). Children ages 3 and under are free with paid adult admission and must be accompanied on the ice at all times. All children under 55 inches must be accompanied by an adult while on the ice. Admission and skate rental close one hour before the rink closes. Times are subject to change due to weather or special events. HOURS: Pre-Holiday Season: November 2nd - December 19th (hours subject to change) Monday - Wednesday | 3p - 8p Thursday & Friday | 3p - 10p Saturday | 9a - 11p Sunday | 9a - 8p *Thanksgiving Day (November 28th) | 12p - 10p *Black Friday (November 29th) | 9a - 11p Holiday Season: December 20th - January 5th (hours subject to change) Monday - Sunday | 9a- 11p Post-Holiday Season: January 6th - February 17th (hours subject to change) Monday - Wednesday | 3p - 8p Thursday & Friday | 3p - 10p Saturday | 9a - 11p Sunday | 9a - 8p In the case of unseasonably warm or inclement weather, please call 513-297-6069 for the rink status. *we are OPEN on all holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Years Eve.
Nov 2 - Feb 17 | Various Times

Address: Fountain Square, Cincinnati OH 45202
Posing Beauty in African American Culture

Over-the-Rhine

October 5-January 12, 2025
Trace the relationship between African American beauty and visual culture from the 1890s to the present through documentary, commercial, and fine art photography. Posing Beauty includes more than 100 works by photographers including Charles “Teenie” Harris, Leonard Freed, Anthony Barboza, Carrie Mae Weems, Hank Willis Thomas, Sheila Pree Bright, Renee Cox, Mickalene Thomas, and others.

Address: Taft Museum of Art , Cincinnati OH 45202
Barbara Probst: Subjective Evidence

The Banks

Sept. 27-Feb. 9
Barbara Probst is a German photographer living between Munich and New York. In 2000, she began taking multiple images of actors in a single scene, shot simultaneously with several cameras via a radio-controlled system. The resulting series convey a complex, playful, and darkly cinematic vision of people in time and space. Probst’s works span photographic genres: landscape, still life, fashion, portraiture, and street photography. Her multi-perspective approach results in quasi-three-dimensional views of her subjects while activating philosophical problems around the question of optical authority: what is visual truth when multiple perspectives are in play? Does more visual data result in greater realism, or less? Subjective Evidence is the first American survey of Probst’s 25-year career. The exhibition opened first at the Kunstmuseum Luzern, in Lucerne, Switzerland, and will travel to the Sprengel Museum in Hannover in December 2024. A full-color catalogue, published by Hartmann Books, accompanies the exhibition, and includes essays by the three institutional curators, Fanni Fetzer, Kevin Moore, and Stefan Gronert.

Address: Contemporary Art Center, Cincinnati OH 45202

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Lunar New Year Concert

January 25 | 7PM

Join us for the Greater Cincinnati Chinese Music Society’s 2025 Lunar New Year Concert, a cherished annual celebration that has blended traditional Chinese instruments with the Philharmonic for over 20 years in the tri-state area. Conducted by renowned maestro Tsung Yeh, the concert will feature Erhu virtuoso Guowei Wang, Pipa virtuoso Yihan Chen, and Guzheng virtuoso Ann Yao. Enjoy timeless Chinese pieces such as “Spring Festival Overture,” “Harvest Drums,” and other beloved selections, along with Western classics like Strauss’s “Voices of Spring” and the “Radetzky March.” This year’s concert promises a captivating fusion of music, tradition, and artistry for audiences of all ages. We look forward to sharing this unforgettable evening with you!

Address: Memorial Hall, Cincinnati OH 45202

https://www.facebook.com/events/8803503119709592?post_id=9066065140120054&acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment_media%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See

January 10 - April 6, 2025 |

“Let the world see what they did to my boy.” The heart-wrenching words spoken by Mamie Till-Mobley as she insisted upon an open casket for her 14-year-old son who was brutally murdered for whistling at a white woman in Money, Mississippi, in 1955, catalyzed the Civil Rights Movement in America. Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See tells the story of how a mother’s bravery and fight for justice 70 years ago fueled the civil rights movement in America. The exhibition challenges you to make a ripple for justice in your own community.

Address: National Underground Railroad Center, Cincinnati OH 45202

Freedomcenter.org/klc25.

Midwest Fest at Arnolds Cincinnati

January 24 and 25th | 4PM

Well, butter my biscuit and call me a casserole—it's time to give the Midwest the culinary glory it deserves! Arnold’s Bar and Grill is tickled pink to announce Midwest Fest, a weekend devoted to celebrating all things Midwestern, from food to brews to tunes that’ll have you saying, “Oh, for cute!”

Let’s face it: the Midwest isn’t exactly known as a foodie destination, but we’re here to change that, dontcha know? We’re taking our region’s greatest hits and putting a little razzle-dazzle on them. Arnold’s brand-spanking-new chef, Korry Wolfgang, will be serving up elevated takes on some Midwest classics. And no, we’re not just talking ranch dressing—though there might be a dollop or two if you’re lucky.

But wait, there’s more! What would a Midwest celebration be without the holy trinity of brews? We’ve got PBR, Old Style, and—because we like to keep it classy—Natural Light. And for the brave souls out there, we’ve even got a bottle of Malört behind the bar. It’s the liquid equivalent of a Midwest winter: harsh, but it builds character.

The fun doesn’t stop with the food and drinks. Midwest Fest is bringing the tunes, too. On Friday, January 24, tap your toes to the St. Louis-style blues of 46 Long from 8-11 PM. Then, on Saturday, January 25, break out your dancing shoes for some foot-stomping live polka from The Polka Warriors (yes, polka warriors!) from 8-11 PM. If that doesn’t scream Midwest, we don’t know what does.

So grab your flannel, call up your cousins, and get ready to have a hoot and a half at Midwest Fest! It all goes down Friday, January 24, and Saturday, January 25, right here at Arnold’s Bar and Grill in Cincinnati. It’s gonna be a real humdinger, folks.

Address: Arnold's Bar and Grill , Cincinnati OH 45202

https://www.facebook.com/events/1809143889821726?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D

Marlon Wayans: Wild Child Tour

Friday, January 24 | 7PM

ABOUT MARLON WAYANS Marlon Wayans is an actor, producer, comedian, writer and film director. His films have grossed $1.14 billion in domestic box office and nearly $1.8 billion in global box office. As a stand-up comedian, he is selling out nationwide and adding shows every weekend. Marlon’s latest comedy special “Good Grief,” which premiered in June 2024 on Amazon Prime Video, hit #1 on the streaming platform its first week. His other critically acclaimed #1 comedy specials include “Woke-ish” on Netflix and “God Loves Me,” “You Know What It Is” and “Marlon Wayans Presents: The Headliners” on HBO Max. Wayans can next be seen in September 2025 starring in the psychological horror thriller “Him” from Universal Pictures and Jordan Peele’s Monkeypaw banner. Wayans is commonly recognized for his role as ‘Marcus Copeland’ in Columbia Pictures’ 2004 hit comedy classic “White Chicks” opposite Shawn Wayans and directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans. His other hit films include “Scary Movie” and “Scary Movie 2, “Requiem for a Dream,” “Respect,” “Fifty Shades Of Black,” “Little Man,” “A Haunted House” and “A Haunted House 2,” “Naked,” “Sextuplets,” “The Curse of Bridge Hollow,” “Air,” “On The Rocks,” and “Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood,” among others. His TV credits include The WB’s “The Wayans Bros.,” which was the highest rated comedy on the network and continues to air in syndication, the NBC sitcom “Marlon,” “Fox’s “In Living Color” and “Bel-Air.”

Address: Taft Theatre, Cincinnati OH 45202

tafttheatre.org.

Resilience: New Ceramic Works by Terry Kern

October 12 - Febuary 16 | Various Times What does nature teach us about the ability to embrace, resist, or recover from life’s challenges? Local ceramic artist Terri Kern explores the theme of resilience in her latest creations. Inspired by the natural world, her symbolic works of art tell stories of love, loss, triumph, and hardship: tiny portraits dangle from the mouths of dragons; birds cautiously perch upon spools of thread; cages enclose empty swings. For the pieces in this exhibition, Kern also sought inspiration from a variety of objects in the Taft Museum of Art’s collection, including Chinese porcelains, Italian maiolica, and European portrait miniatures.

Address: Taft Theatre, Cincinnati OH 45202

Over-the-Rhine

https://www.taftmuseum.org/exhibitions

UC Health Ice Rink presented by Fifth Third Bank

Nov 2 - February 17 | Various Times

The UC Health Ice Rink, presented by Fifth Third Bank is an outdoor ice rink that takes over Fountain Square from November 2 through February 17. Rink amenities include 600 pairs of rental skates, the WGU Warming Tent, a full-service concessions tent with hot and cold snacks, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, on-site parking, and restrooms. The rink is open to skaters of all ages. The rink operates seven days a week with Pre-Holiday, Holiday, and Post-Holiday hours listed below. No reservations required, all admissions are walk-ups only. The 2024/2025 Ice Rink season will be ice skating only. After three years of use, the bumper cars have reached the end of their useful life. Rather than buying a new fleet at this time, we have decided to focus on the skating experience. Questions? Please call 513-297-6069 during rink hours. Read on for more information and FAQs. COST: Ice Skating is $10 and includes admission and skate rental. Payable by credit or debit card or mobile payments (Visa/MasterCard/AmEx). Children ages 3 and under are free with paid adult admission and must be accompanied on the ice at all times. All children under 55 inches must be accompanied by an adult while on the ice. Admission and skate rental close one hour before the rink closes. Times are subject to change due to weather or special events. HOURS: Pre-Holiday Season: November 2nd - December 19th (hours subject to change) Monday - Wednesday | 3p - 8p Thursday & Friday | 3p - 10p Saturday | 9a - 11p Sunday | 9a - 8p *Thanksgiving Day (November 28th) | 12p - 10p *Black Friday (November 29th) | 9a - 11p Holiday Season: December 20th - January 5th (hours subject to change) Monday - Sunday | 9a- 11p Post-Holiday Season: January 6th - February 17th (hours subject to change) Monday - Wednesday | 3p - 8p Thursday & Friday | 3p - 10p Saturday | 9a - 11p Sunday | 9a - 8p In the case of unseasonably warm or inclement weather, please call 513-297-6069 for the rink status. *we are OPEN on all holidays including Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Years Eve.

Nov 2 - Feb 17 | Various Times

Address: Fountain Square, Cincinnati OH 45202

Fountain District

Over-the-Rhine

https://myfountainsquare.com/ice-rink/

Posing Beauty in African American Culture

October 5-January 12, 2025

Trace the relationship between African American beauty and visual culture from the 1890s to the present through documentary, commercial, and fine art photography. Posing Beauty includes more than 100 works by photographers including Charles “Teenie” Harris, Leonard Freed, Anthony Barboza, Carrie Mae Weems, Hank Willis Thomas, Sheila Pree Bright, Renee Cox, Mickalene Thomas, and others.

Address: Taft Museum of Art , Cincinnati OH 45202

Over-the-Rhine

https://www.taftmuseum.org/exhibitions/posing

Barbara Probst: Subjective Evidence

Sept. 27-Feb. 9

Barbara Probst is a German photographer living between Munich and New York. In 2000, she began taking multiple images of actors in a single scene, shot simultaneously with several cameras via a radio-controlled system. The resulting series convey a complex, playful, and darkly cinematic vision of people in time and space. Probst’s works span photographic genres: landscape, still life, fashion, portraiture, and street photography. Her multi-perspective approach results in quasi-three-dimensional views of her subjects while activating philosophical problems around the question of optical authority: what is visual truth when multiple perspectives are in play? Does more visual data result in greater realism, or less? Subjective Evidence is the first American survey of Probst’s 25-year career. The exhibition opened first at the Kunstmuseum Luzern, in Lucerne, Switzerland, and will travel to the Sprengel Museum in Hannover in December 2024. A full-color catalogue, published by Hartmann Books, accompanies the exhibition, and includes essays by the three institutional curators, Fanni Fetzer, Kevin Moore, and Stefan Gronert.

Address: Contemporary Art Center, Cincinnati OH 45202

The Banks

https://www.contemporaryartscenter.org/experience/exhibitions/2024/09/barbara-probst-subjective-evidence

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