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The Fountain District is Calling!

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513 Day Celebration

Over-the-Rhine

Tuesday | 5-8PM Come out for a Happy Hour in celebration of 513 Day! We'll have pints of 513 for $5.13 and be donating $5 to the Cincinnati Art Museum on behalf of the first 50 people to order a Queen City Crown Ale, our collaboration with Everything Cincy. To keep the party vibes going, we'll have a DJ spinning through the evening.

Address: Sam Adams Taproom, Cincinnati OH
Community Nights at Findlay Market

Findlay Market

Wednesday | 5:30-7:30PM Each month features a unique theme, fun activities and information from local nonprofits and organizations. May: Mental Health & Self Care. Free

Address: Findlay Market , Cincinnati OH 45202
Reds vs Chicago White Sox

The Banks

Tuesday - Thursday | 6:40PM, 7:15, and 12:40PM 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, 7:14 p.m. Wednesday, 12:40 p.m. Thursday, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. Pete Rose Night is Wednesday

Address: Great American Ball Park , Cincinnati OH 45202
Rockin’ the Roebling

The Banks

May 15 - August 28th | 6-10PM A vibrant summer concert series igniting your Thursday Nights. Rockin' the Roebling brings together diverse genres and creates a lively atmosphere complete with beer and food from Moerlein Lager House. Unwind with us, and revel in sound with a DJ from 6-7pm and bands from 7-10pm every week.

Address: Smale Riverfront Park, Cincinnati OH 45202
Salsa on the Square

Fountain District Central Business District

Every Thursday | 7-10PM
Get ready to step and spin your way through the night at Salsa on the Square brought to you by P&G! This event features live local and regional Latin bands specializing in Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, and Latin Jazz music. In addition to the live music, local dance instructors host large dance classes teaching basic and intermediate Latin dancing. Come early for Happy Hour and get $1 off all alcoholic beverages! All Fountain Square performances are FREE and open to the public. No tickets required.
2025 Lineup
- May 1 | Mambo Combo + SalsanNati
- May 8 | Kumbia Latina + Cuban Salsa Cincinnati
- May 15 | Son del Caribe + Diana Hoffman
- May 22 | Dayton Salsa Project + Heather Sommer
- May 29 | Tropicoso + Volaré
- June 5 | Al Son Del Iya + The Get Down Cincinnati
- June 12 | Somos Música y Sabor + SalsanNati
- June 19 | Son del Caribe + Diana Hoffman
- June 26 | Dayton Salsa Project + Chévere LF
- July 3 | The Amador Sisters + Cuban Salsa Cincinnati
- July 10 | ¡ZUMBA! Latin Band + SalsanNati
- July 17 | Tropicoso + Diana Hoffman
- July 24 | La Fórmula + The Get Down Cincinnati
- July 31 | Max Rosado + SalsAires
- August 7 | Tropicoso + Diana Hoffman
- August 14 | The Amador Sisters + Chévere LF
- August 21 | Son Del Caribe + Cuban Salsa Cincinnati
- August 28 | Kumbia Latina + SalsaAires
- September 4 | La Fórmula + Chévere LF
- September 11 | Tropicoso + Volaré
- September 18 | Somos Música y Sabor + Heather Sommer
- September 25 | Latin Beat Project + SalsAires
Address: Fountain Square, Cincinnati Oh 45202
Ohio Now: State of Nature

Fountain District Central Business District

May 2nd - August 17th Join us in celebrating the world premiere of Ohio Now: State of Nature at Contemporary Arts Center! Co-organized by CAC and moCa Cleveland, Ohio Now will travel to moCa Cleveland in 2026. 7PM Opening Reception – Exclusive gallery access, small bites by Herban Vegans while supplies last, a cash bar, desserts for purchase by Cookiefection, and more! 8 PM Conversation with the Curators from CAC and moCa followed by a performance by Uno Lady. $5 for CAC Members. $15 for Non-Members. 9 PM Afterparty at Alice OTR – Skip the line and no cover for CAC Members who show their membership cards! About: Ohio Now: State of Nature brings together artists across Ohio who focus on sustainability, agriculture, food justice, and natural ecologies. Through diverse materials and perspectives, these artists reflect on humanity’s relationship with the environment. Spanning painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, installation, and community-based practice, the works in this exhibition highlight the urgency of environmental issues while inviting dialogue and response.

Address: Contemporary Art Center, Cincinnati OH 45202
Workout on the Green

Over-the-Rhine

Wednesdays | 5-6PM and 6-7PM No contracts, no excuses, just free workout classes every Wednesday in Washington Park! Workout on the Green is completely free and anyone is welcome to attend, no matter your skill set! Please bring your own towel, mat, water, etc.; Washington Park will not provide any equipment. 2025 Workout Schedule April 5 – 6p | Yoga with Brandi Bee 6 – 7p | Pilates with the YMCA May 5 – 6p | Yoga with Mecca Freeman 6 – 7p | Pilates with the YMCA June 5 – 6p | Pilates with Body Alive 6 – 7p | Zumba with the YMCA July 5 – 6p | Pilates with Body Alive 6 – 7p | Yoga with the YMCA August 5 – 6p | Pilates with Body Alive 6 – 7p | Qigong Yoga with the YMCA

Address: Washington Park, Cincinnati OH 45202
May Festival

Over-the-Rhine

Through May 27 The May Festival is Cincinnati’s longest running community engagement project. It’s why Music Hall was built—for these beautiful voices. And it’s why we have the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Learn more about the people and past behind the May Festival. After nearly 150 years, we’re just getting started.

Address: Music Hall, Cincinnati OH 45202
Lytle Park Wine Festival

Central Business District

May 18 | 5-8PM
Welcome to the inaugural Lytle Park Wine Festival, crafted and hosted by The Lytle Park Hotel Autograph Collection in Cincinnati, Ohio, scheduled for May 18th, 2024. Partnering with esteemed Chef Daniel Bruce, founder of the renowned Boston Wine Festival, this event promises an unforgettable fusion of elegance and indulgence. Our mission is clear: unite wine enthusiasts of all backgrounds in a celebration of the world’s finest vintners. Nestled amidst the serene ambiance of Lytle Park, overlooking the scenic Ohio River, this festival offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with distinguished wineries and their passionate creators. Join us in our vision to elevate Cincinnati as a premier wine market and destination. Through meticulous curation and unparalleled hospitality, we aim to establish our city as a destination for those who appreciate the artistry of world class wines.

Address: Lytle Park Hotel, Autograph Collection, Cincinnati OH 45202
Titanic: An Immersive Voyage

Fountain District Central Business District

February 27 - May 3rd j Experience the legendary tale of the Titanic like never before with Titanic: An Immersive Voyage. Featuring over 300 artifacts, life-sized reconstructed rooms, 3D views, video animations, and state-of-the-art technology, this immersive experience offers a riveting and emotional journey through one of history’s most iconic tragedies. From the ship’s grand construction to its fatal collision with the iceberg, you’ll get to fully immerse yourself in the Titanic's captivating story. Wander through its lavish halls, watch the iceberg appear, and relive the ship’s dramatic final moments in an immersive gallery. Plus, with a virtual reality exploration of the Titanic’s wreck site more than 2.5 miles deep into the ocean, it promises to be a retelling of the Titanic story like no other. Get your tickets now for Titanic: An Immersive Voyage in Cincinnati!

Address: 18 W. Fourth Street, Cincinnati OH 45202
Final Friday in Over-the-Rhine

Over-the-Rhine

May 30th 5-9PM
Join us for Final Friday in Over the Rhine, anchored by Pendleton Art Center’s Final Friday event, on Friday April 25th from 5-9pm! Support local artists, shop local businesses, and explore OTR.

Building on the tradition started by the Pendleton Art Center 34 years ago, Final Friday will be expanding across Over the Rhine-- stretching from Pendleton Street, to Main Street, all the way over to Vine Street with activations happening at Ziegler Park and Imagination Alley.

Many of OTR’s favorite retailers will be joining the Final Friday tradition, hosting artists featuring everything from handmade jewelry, to photography, to live music and everything in between.
- Participating locations include:
  Pendleton Art Center - housing more than 200 artist of various mediums and the anchor of Final Fridays
- MOTR Pub
- Idlewild
- Ombré Gallery
- Urban Luxe
- 19' Something
- Launch Party
- Sloane Boutique
- MEAS Active
- Selfie Cincy
- Bobbles & Lace
- Lane & Kate
- ROMAC's Artpreneur
- The Most Beautiful
- Thing in the World Is
- Kismet
- i75OTR BOUTIQUE&GALLERY
- Michael's Creations
- Nomad3176
- Boutique Cala
- Japp's
- HomeMakers Bar
- Shea Candle Co.
-Stop by Ziegler Park for music, games, and pick up a map of participating shops. We will also be hosting a pop-up from 10th Island Tiki Bar and Grill, coming soon to Woodward St!

-Join ROMAC at Imagination Alley each Final Friday for live music and FREE Artmaking for all ages, courtesy of Artprenuer, ROMACS Teen Apprenticeship and Entrepreneurship Program.

-Start your night off at Imagination Alley, Ziegler Park, or the Pendleton Art Center where you can grab a map and list of participating locations. The Pendleton Art Center (1310 Pendleton St) offers Valet parking from 5-9pm, additional convenient and secure parking is available at Mercer Garage (1310 Vine Street), Ziegler Park Garage (1322 Sycamore Street), and Washington Park garage (1310 Elm Street).

Address: Pendleton Art Center, Main Street, 13th Street, Vine Street, Imagination Alley, Cincinnati OH 45202
Final Friday at Pendleton Art Center

Pendleton

May 30th, 2025 | 5PM-9PM With over 200 artists, PAC is the world’s largest collection of artists under one roof. Open to the public during Final Friday, check out pendletonartcenter.com/events for dates and times. The Pendleton Art Center is open to the public every month on the last Friday (Final Friday) from 5-9 pm. Individual artists are also available by appointment at their discretion. The building has an attendant, elevator operator from 9:00 am til 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Some artists and shops have business hours: Check the individual shops for their hours and availability.

Address: Pendelton Art Gallery, Cincinnati 45202

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513 Day Celebration

Tuesday | 5-8PM Come out for a Happy Hour in celebration of 513 Day! We'll have pints of 513 for $5.13 and be donating $5 to the Cincinnati Art Museum on behalf of the first 50 people to order a Queen City Crown Ale, our collaboration with Everything Cincy. To keep the party vibes going, we'll have a DJ spinning through the evening.

Address: Sam Adams Taproom, Cincinnati OH

Over-the-Rhine

https://www.samadamscincy.com/

Community Nights at Findlay Market

Wednesday | 5:30-7:30PM Each month features a unique theme, fun activities and information from local nonprofits and organizations. May: Mental Health & Self Care. Free

Address: Findlay Market , Cincinnati OH 45202

Findlay Market

Findlaymarket.org/events

Reds vs Chicago White Sox

Tuesday - Thursday | 6:40PM, 7:15, and 12:40PM 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, 7:14 p.m. Wednesday, 12:40 p.m. Thursday, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. Pete Rose Night is Wednesday

Address: Great American Ball Park , Cincinnati OH 45202

The Banks

Reds.com

Rockin’ the Roebling

May 15 - August 28th | 6-10PM A vibrant summer concert series igniting your Thursday Nights. Rockin' the Roebling brings together diverse genres and creates a lively atmosphere complete with beer and food from Moerlein Lager House. Unwind with us, and revel in sound with a DJ from 6-7pm and bands from 7-10pm every week.

Address: Smale Riverfront Park, Cincinnati OH 45202

The Banks

https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks/visit-a-park/parks-events-calendar/rockin-the-roebling2/

Salsa on the Square

Every Thursday | 7-10PM

Get ready to step and spin your way through the night at Salsa on the Square brought to you by P&G! This event features live local and regional Latin bands specializing in Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, and Latin Jazz music. In addition to the live music, local dance instructors host large dance classes teaching basic and intermediate Latin dancing. Come early for Happy Hour and get $1 off all alcoholic beverages! All Fountain Square performances are FREE and open to the public. No tickets required.

2025 Lineup

May 1 | Mambo Combo + SalsanNati
May 8 | Kumbia Latina + Cuban Salsa Cincinnati
May 15 | Son del Caribe + Diana Hoffman
May 22 | Dayton Salsa Project + Heather Sommer
May 29 | Tropicoso + Volaré
June 5 | Al Son Del Iya + The Get Down Cincinnati
June 12 | Somos Música y Sabor + SalsanNati
June 19 | Son del Caribe + Diana Hoffman
June 26 | Dayton Salsa Project + Chévere LF
July 3 | The Amador Sisters + Cuban Salsa Cincinnati
July 10 | ¡ZUMBA! Latin Band + SalsanNati
July 17 | Tropicoso + Diana Hoffman
July 24 | La Fórmula + The Get Down Cincinnati
July 31 | Max Rosado + SalsAires
August 7 | Tropicoso + Diana Hoffman
August 14 | The Amador Sisters + Chévere LF
August 21 | Son Del Caribe + Cuban Salsa Cincinnati
August 28 | Kumbia Latina + SalsaAires
September 4 | La Fórmula + Chévere LF
September 11 | Tropicoso + Volaré
September 18 | Somos Música y Sabor + Heather Sommer
September 25 | Latin Beat Project + SalsAires

Address: Fountain Square, Cincinnati Oh 45202

Fountain District

Central Business District

https://myfountainsquare.com/series/salsa-on-the-square-2024/

Ohio Now: State of Nature

May 2nd - August 17th Join us in celebrating the world premiere of Ohio Now: State of Nature at Contemporary Arts Center! Co-organized by CAC and moCa Cleveland, Ohio Now will travel to moCa Cleveland in 2026. 7PM Opening Reception – Exclusive gallery access, small bites by Herban Vegans while supplies last, a cash bar, desserts for purchase by Cookiefection, and more! 8 PM Conversation with the Curators from CAC and moCa followed by a performance by Uno Lady. $5 for CAC Members. $15 for Non-Members. 9 PM Afterparty at Alice OTR – Skip the line and no cover for CAC Members who show their membership cards! About: Ohio Now: State of Nature brings together artists across Ohio who focus on sustainability, agriculture, food justice, and natural ecologies. Through diverse materials and perspectives, these artists reflect on humanity’s relationship with the environment. Spanning painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, installation, and community-based practice, the works in this exhibition highlight the urgency of environmental issues while inviting dialogue and response.

Address: Contemporary Art Center, Cincinnati OH 45202

Fountain District

Central Business District

https://www.contemporaryartscenter.org/experience/calendar/2025/05/02/opening-reception-for-ohio-now-state-of-nature

Workout on the Green

Wednesdays | 5-6PM and 6-7PM No contracts, no excuses, just free workout classes every Wednesday in Washington Park! Workout on the Green is completely free and anyone is welcome to attend, no matter your skill set! Please bring your own towel, mat, water, etc.; Washington Park will not provide any equipment. 2025 Workout Schedule April 5 – 6p | Yoga with Brandi Bee 6 – 7p | Pilates with the YMCA May 5 – 6p | Yoga with Mecca Freeman 6 – 7p | Pilates with the YMCA June 5 – 6p | Pilates with Body Alive 6 – 7p | Zumba with the YMCA July 5 – 6p | Pilates with Body Alive 6 – 7p | Yoga with the YMCA August 5 – 6p | Pilates with Body Alive 6 – 7p | Qigong Yoga with the YMCA

Address: Washington Park, Cincinnati OH 45202

Over-the-Rhine

https://washingtonpark.org/series/workout-on-the-green-25/

May Festival

Through May 27 The May Festival is Cincinnati’s longest running community engagement project. It’s why Music Hall was built—for these beautiful voices. And it’s why we have the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Learn more about the people and past behind the May Festival. After nearly 150 years, we’re just getting started.

Address: Music Hall, Cincinnati OH 45202

Over-the-Rhine

https://mayfestival.com/

Lytle Park Wine Festival

May 18 | 5-8PM

Welcome to the inaugural Lytle Park Wine Festival, crafted and hosted by The Lytle Park Hotel Autograph Collection in Cincinnati, Ohio, scheduled for May 18th, 2024. Partnering with esteemed Chef Daniel Bruce, founder of the renowned Boston Wine Festival, this event promises an unforgettable fusion of elegance and indulgence. Our mission is clear: unite wine enthusiasts of all backgrounds in a celebration of the world’s finest vintners. Nestled amidst the serene ambiance of Lytle Park, overlooking the scenic Ohio River, this festival offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with distinguished wineries and their passionate creators. Join us in our vision to elevate Cincinnati as a premier wine market and destination. Through meticulous curation and unparalleled hospitality, we aim to establish our city as a destination for those who appreciate the artistry of world class wines.

Address: Lytle Park Hotel, Autograph Collection, Cincinnati OH 45202

Central Business District

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lytle-park-wine-festival-tickets-877526083137

Titanic: An Immersive Voyage

February 27 - May 3rd j Experience the legendary tale of the Titanic like never before with Titanic: An Immersive Voyage. Featuring over 300 artifacts, life-sized reconstructed rooms, 3D views, video animations, and state-of-the-art technology, this immersive experience offers a riveting and emotional journey through one of history’s most iconic tragedies. From the ship’s grand construction to its fatal collision with the iceberg, you’ll get to fully immerse yourself in the Titanic's captivating story. Wander through its lavish halls, watch the iceberg appear, and relive the ship’s dramatic final moments in an immersive gallery. Plus, with a virtual reality exploration of the Titanic’s wreck site more than 2.5 miles deep into the ocean, it promises to be a retelling of the Titanic story like no other. Get your tickets now for Titanic: An Immersive Voyage in Cincinnati!

Address: 18 W. Fourth Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Fountain District

Central Business District

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Final Friday in Over-the-Rhine

May 30th 5-9PM

Join us for Final Friday in Over the Rhine, anchored by Pendleton Art Center’s Final Friday event, on Friday April 25th from 5-9pm! Support local artists, shop local businesses, and explore OTR.

Building on the tradition started by the Pendleton Art Center 34 years ago, Final Friday will be expanding across Over the Rhine-- stretching from Pendleton Street, to Main Street, all the way over to Vine Street with activations happening at Ziegler Park and Imagination Alley.

Many of OTR’s favorite retailers will be joining the Final Friday tradition, hosting artists featuring everything from handmade jewelry, to photography, to live music and everything in between.

Participating locations include:
Pendleton Art Center - housing more than 200 artist of various mediums and the anchor of Final Fridays
MOTR Pub
Idlewild
Ombré Gallery
Urban Luxe
19' Something
Launch Party
Sloane Boutique
MEAS Active
Selfie Cincy
Bobbles & Lace
Lane & Kate
ROMAC's Artpreneur
The Most Beautiful
Thing in the World Is
Kismet
i75OTR BOUTIQUE&GALLERY
Michael's Creations
Nomad3176
Boutique Cala
Japp's
HomeMakers Bar
Shea Candle Co.

-Stop by Ziegler Park for music, games, and pick up a map of participating shops. We will also be hosting a pop-up from 10th Island Tiki Bar and Grill, coming soon to Woodward St!

-Join ROMAC at Imagination Alley each Final Friday for live music and FREE Artmaking for all ages, courtesy of Artprenuer, ROMACS Teen Apprenticeship and Entrepreneurship Program.

-Start your night off at Imagination Alley, Ziegler Park, or the Pendleton Art Center where you can grab a map and list of participating locations. The Pendleton Art Center (1310 Pendleton St) offers Valet parking from 5-9pm, additional convenient and secure parking is available at Mercer Garage (1310 Vine Street), Ziegler Park Garage (1322 Sycamore Street), and Washington Park garage (1310 Elm Street).

Address: Pendleton Art Center, Main Street, 13th Street, Vine Street, Imagination Alley, Cincinnati OH 45202

Over-the-Rhine

Final Friday at Pendleton Art Center

May 30th, 2025 | 5PM-9PM With over 200 artists, PAC is the world’s largest collection of artists under one roof. Open to the public during Final Friday, check out pendletonartcenter.com/events for dates and times. The Pendleton Art Center is open to the public every month on the last Friday (Final Friday) from 5-9 pm. Individual artists are also available by appointment at their discretion. The building has an attendant, elevator operator from 9:00 am til 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Some artists and shops have business hours: Check the individual shops for their hours and availability.

Address: Pendelton Art Gallery, Cincinnati 45202

Pendleton

https://pendletonartcenter.com/pac-events/final-friday-february-28-2025/

Choose a Downtown District

Our walkable, compact downtown is made up of several districts, brimming with character. What are you in the mood for? Start planning for a refreshing afternoon or evening. You’ll be supporting one of the hundreds of unique small businesses our Downtown has to offer.

1. The Banks
2. Central Business District
3. The West End
4. Over-the-Rhine
5. Pendleton
6. Findlay Market