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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

Fountain District Fan Fest

Fountain District

The Fountain District is the place to be during football season! Looking for somewhere to celebrate (or cry silently) after the game? Head to Fountain Square for activities like music, cornhole, drink specials and more! *Fanfest activities follow the Cincinnati Bengals game schedule; during away games, make Fountain Square your gamedey destination and catch the game on the LED Board or on the screens inside of Winterhaus!

Address: Fountain Square and Elm Street Plaza, Cincinnati OH 45202

Final Friday in Over-the-Rhine

Over-the-Rhine

June 26th | 5-9PM Final Friday OTR: Come for the art and shopping, stay for dinner, and leave with something only found in OTR! Join us for Final Friday in Over the Rhine, anchored by Pendleton Art Center’s Final Friday event, on Friday June 26! Support local artists, shop local businesses, and explore the neighborhood. Building on the tradition started by the Pendleton Art Center 35 years ago, Final Friday continues to expand across Over-the-Rhine with special activations throughout the neighborhood. Whether you're looking for a one-of-a-kind painting, a hand-poured candle, or just a vibe you can't find anywhere else, OTR is the place to be. Plan your night: New this year, our businesses are keeping their own unique rhythm. To see it all, we recommend arriving early and staying late. -4-7pm: Shop till you drop! Kick off your evening by hitting OTR’s favorite retailers on Vine, Main and 13th Streets. onlyinotr.com/retail-services -5-9pm: The Pendleton Art Center (1310 Pendleton St) opens its doors for their monthly event. Explore eight floors of local artist studios! -7-9pm & beyond: Many retailers are staying open late with live musicians, in-studio artists, and special activations. RSVP in our Facebook page for a full list of this month’s participants and their hours. OTR’s bars and restaurants will be ready to welcome you in for a bite or a drink after you’re finished shopping. What’s Happening? -Support Local: Shop curated collections of handmade goods, fine art, jewelry, clothing and more, all from local businesses. -Sip and Shop: Enjoy complimentary drinks offered by participating businesses while you browse. -Live Vibes: Keep an ear out for live musicians on the streets and in select storefronts throughout the neighborhood. New: The Final Friday Digital Passport! Click here to sign up: https://www.onlyinotr.com/final-friday Use our new digital passport to check in at participating locations. 1- Sign Up: Register for the Final Friday Digital Passport, no app download required! 2- Earn Points: The more locations you visit, the more points you rack up. Check in at each participating location by scanning their unique QR code. 3- Get Rewarded: Redeem points for exclusive OTR swag or save them up for bigger prizes like local gift cards. Getting Here & Parking We’ve made it easy to ditch the car and dive into the art: -Valet Parking: Available at Pendleton Art Center (5-9 PM) and the 1300 block of Vine Street (4-11 PM). Self Park: -Mercer Garage (1310 Vine St) -Ziegler Park Garage (1322 Sycamore St) -Washington Park Garage (1310 Elm St) -1400 VINE LOT (1420 Vine Street)

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

Crafts and Cocktails at Low Spark

Over-the-Rhine

Low Spark |Various Dates Crafts & Cocktails at Low Spark 🍸✨ Your new favorite girls’ night just dropped! Grab your besties, grab a cocktail and get a little crafty with us at Low Spark! Crafts & Cocktails is taking over one night a month with a new DIY, plenty of drinks and absolutely no artistic talent required. Each $10 ticket gets you the night’s craft AND a welcome cocktail - because everything is easier with a drink in hand! 🌿 Sept. 28: Terrarium Building 🎃 Oct. 26: Pumpkin Carving ✨ Nov. 23: Book Bedazzling 🎀 Dec. 21: Wreath Making Come for the cocktails. Stay because suddenly you’re emotionally attached to the terrarium you made after two drinks. 💅

Address: Low Spark , Cincinnati OH 45202

Salsa on the Square

Fountain District Central Business District

Every Thursday | 7-10PM

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

Visit Cincy presents: FREE Summer Concerts at Fountain Square

Fountain District

5.29, 6.26, 8.07, 8.28, 9.25 | 7-10PM This concert is part of a series of Friday night national acts coming to the Square this summer. Thank you to our sponsors Visit Cincy & Fifth Third Bank. Events on Fountain Square are produced by 3CDC. Be sure to visit a nearby restaurant or bar before or after the show! The Fountain District offers everything from fast-casual to fine dining and tons of locally owned bars. Click here to see what's nearby: https://www.thefountaindistrict.com/ Visit Cincy's Friday Night Nationals Lineup: • May 29 – The Verve Pipe with Deep Blue Something • June 26 – Izzy Escobar with Illiterate Light • August 7 – J. Roddy Walston & The Automatic Band x The Bright Light Social Hour • August 28 – The Jayhawks with Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle • September 25 – Augustana with Joe Jordan

Address: Fountain Square, Cincinnati OH 45202

FSQ Eats presented by University of Cincinnati Online

Fountain District

Grab a friend or co-worker and enjoy your lunch hour on Fountain Square! Grab some good eats from a variety of local food trucks parked right on the Square, or grab takeout from a neighboring restaurant in the Fountain District. Thank you to our sponsors, University of Cincinnati Online and Fifth Third Bank

Address: Fountain Square , Cincinnati OH 45202

Drag Bingo at Elm Street Plaza

Fountain District

Tuesdays | 6-9PM This isn’t your grandma’s regular Bingo night…get ready for a night of fierce fun and fabulous prizes at Drag Bingo with Queen City Charities! Meet us at the Pavilion Bar for an unforgettable evening of bingo, sass, and sequins as our stunning drag queens serve up some serious entertainment. Bingo winners will be awarded with drink tickets that can be redeemed at the Bar!

Address: Elm Street Plaza , Cincinnati OH 45202