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Cincinnati St. Patrick’s Parade
The Banks
March 14 | Noon Show your Irish pride throughout the streets of downtown during the 58th annual Cincinnati Saint Patrick's Parade! Celebrate the holiday with the whole family as you watch traditional Irish step dancers, festive floats, bagpipers and more make their way around the The Banks neighborhood. Tony Pike, former University of Cincinnati quarterback and current local sports broadcaster, will serve as an Honorary Grand Marshal. The parade will begin at Mehring Way and Central Avenue (corner of Paycor Stadium), continue through John Nuxhall Way and end at Freedom Way and Rosa Parks Street. After the parade, continue the celebration at LepreCON: St. Patrick's Day Block Party at The Banks!
Address: The Banks, Cincinnati OH 45202
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St Patrick’s Day at Winterhaus
Fountain District
Saturday, March 14th | 12PM-11PM Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Winterhaus! Join us for a day filled with live music, green beer, and tons of St. Paddy's fun. The Lineup 12 - 1:30p | 9 Castle Close 2 - 3:30p | Dulahan 4 - 5:45p | Bloody Tinth 6:15 - 8p | Switchpickers 8 - 11p | DJ Don't forget! The St. Patrick's Day Parade will begin at 12p and is just a short walk from Fountain Square. Special thanks to our sponsors The Whistler Whiskey, UC Health, The Johnson Foundation, and Fifth Third Bank. See less
Address: Fountain Square, Cincinnati OH 45202
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LepreCON: St Patrick’s Day Block Party at the Banks
The Banks
March 14 | 2-9PM The largest gathering of leprechauns is back at The Banks. 🍀 There's a reason Cincinnati is one of the top cities to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Join us for the 4th annual LepreCON at The Banks on Saturday, March 14th. We're teaming up to host a the biggest St. Patrick's Day (we mean, St. Parade Day) block party in the city! 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 🇮🇪 58th annual St. Patrick's Day parade (12pm - 2pm) 🇮🇪 Live music by Ethan + Joey + Jada Band (2:30pm - 9pm) 🇮🇪 Food and drink specials at participating bars and restaurants A stage will be set on Freedom Way with indoor and outdoor beverage sales available at all participating locations. Stop by each location for St. Patrick's Day specials, music, giveaways, and more! 🍻 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙘𝙝: $3 green Jell-O shots, $4 green beer, and $8 Shamrock Splash cocktails. Rotating DJs all day long! 🍻 𝙏𝙞𝙣 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙛: 🍻 𝙆𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙚𝙣: $3 green Jell-O shots, $4 green beer, and $8 Shamrock Splash cocktails. Rotating DJs all day long! 🍻 𝙁𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙗𝙤𝙬𝙡: 🍻 𝙅𝙚𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 🍻 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙮 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙡: 🍻 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙠: $3 green Jell-O shots, $4 green beer, and $8 green cocktail. 🍻 𝙍𝙚𝙙 𝙇𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙪𝙣: Live music and DJ entertainment in the tent all weekend long. Guinness and green beer, plus featured drinks Irish drinks Paint the town green by wearing your green attire and leprechaun outfits! 💚 Follow @lepreconcincinnati on Instagram! ___________ This event is free to attend. 21+
Address: The Banks, Cincinnati Cincinnati 45202
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Cincinnati Heart Mini-Marathon
The Banks
March 15 | 7:30AM 9 out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital die. In most of those cases, bystander CPR was not performed. But we can change this. Cardiac arrests happen at work, in homes, and even at the Heart Mini finish line. In 2024 Deuce Bauer and his family awaited Rocio (Deuce’s wife) to complete her 15K run. Unfortunately, the family never saw Rocio cross the finish, as Deuce’s father, Rich, suddenly went into cardiac arrest. Deuce sprang into action and immediately started Hands-Only CPR until the paramedics arrived. After treatment and heart surgery, Rich came home and was able to make a full recovery. Had it not been for Deuce’s immediate CPR, Rich’s outcome would be very different. To celebrate and honor his father, Deuce ran his first 5K race at the Heart Mini last March and Rich was there to cheer him on! It's time to unite, take action, and save lives. Our goal is to have one person in every household confident and prepared to perform CPR. The American Heart Association invites YOU to join the Heart Walk to broaden our impact by turning bystanders into lifesavers. Register now to take the first step in saving lives. Every person who joins, every dollar donated, means more people trained in lifesaving CPR, more research and more lifesaving moments for everyone.
Address: Corner of 5th and Lawrence, Cincinnati OH 45202
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Cardi B: Little Miss Drama Tour
The Banks
March 19 | 6PM Today, GRAMMY Award-winning, multi-diamond selling superstar, Cardi B announced her first tour in six years — Little Miss Drama Tour —in support of her highly anticipated second studio album, Am I The Drama?, out this Friday, September 19 via Atlantic Records. The 30+ date arena run will kick off on Wednesday, February 11 in Palm Desert, CA at Acrisure Arena and include stops across North America in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Austin, Chicago, New York, Toronto, Philadelphia and more before wrapping up on Friday, April 17 in Atlanta, GA at State Farm Arena. Little Miss Drama Tour marks Cardi B’s first full headline arena run and the biggest tour of her career to date. The tour will see her headline iconic venues for the very first time, including the Kia Forum in Los Angeles and Madison Square Garden in her hometown of New York City.
Address: Heritage Bank Center, Cincinnati OH 45202
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The Wiz LIVE
Fountain District
March 3rd-15 | Various Times The Tony® Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back. The Wiz returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new Broadway tour, the first one in 40 years. Baltimore Sun raves “Powerhouse performances. Stunning choreography. Visionary sets.” and Chicago Tribune proclaims The Wiz is “An eye-popping and high-intensity revival!" This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and '70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world. Everybody rejoice—this dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop brings a whole new groove to easing on down the road!
Address: Aronoff Center, Cincinnati OH 45202
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Don’t Get it Twisted -Untangling a Textured Legacy
Fountain District
On view through March 22, 2026 Faces: Don’t Get It Twisted - Untangling a Textured Legacy centers diverse portraiture as a site of cultural preservation, storytelling, and reclamation – honoring the beauty, resistance, and layered histories woven into hair, identity, and lineage. Featuring a dynamic and international group of emerging artists, the exhibition explores the profound meaning carried in every texture, style and strand. From natural hair to locs and tapered fades, these world-class works speak life into the journey of diverse hair – a journey of self-expression, heritage, and defiance. Each piece invites viewers to slow down and engage with the nuances of legacy: what is inherited, what is protected, and what is reimagined for the future. Through mixed media, bold materiality, and deeply personal narratives, Faces: Don’t Get It Twisted - Untangling a Textured Legacy honors community as both subject and source, amplifying voices that shape culture from the roots up. Faces: Don’t Get It Twisted - Untangling a Textured Legacy creates a cultural moment that reflects CAC’s ongoing commitment to presenting art that challenges, affirms, and connects. The exhibition opens space for dialogue across generations, disciplines, and lived experiences, reminding us that identity is not singular or static, but textured, evolving and deeply human. Featured artists include Stephanie Amon, Nate Austin, Blessing, Marquest Cathcart, Yann Couedor, Nyzere Dillon, Asia Estelle, Peyton Euriah, Her Name Was Kyra, Chibuike Ifedilichukwu, Kid Kardiac, Jonae Michelle, Eddy Ochieng, Petie Parker, Reggie, and Stu. Call to Action: Visit Faces: Don’t Get It Twisted - Untangling a Textured Legacy Experience this powerful exhibition and join the conversation it sparks. Faces: Don’t Get It Twisted - Untangling a Textured Legacy is free for CAC members and youth under 18 – and accessible to all visitors through our community-centered admission model.
Address: Contemporary Art Center, Cincinnati OH 45202
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Art of the Brick: An Exhibition of LEGO Art
Fountain District
January 29, 2026 - February 28, 2026 Visit The Art of the Brick, one of the world’s most famous LEGO art exhibitions. Discover how more than 1 million LEGO bricks have been transformed into over 100 sculptures by artist Nathan Sawaya. Critically acclaimed, the exhibition features original works by Sawaya alongside LEGO interpretations of iconic masterpieces, including Michelangelo’s "David," Vincent van Gogh’s "The Starry Night" and Leonardo da Vinci’s "Mona Lisa." The experience also includes an innovative LEGO multimedia collection created with award-winning photographer Dean West. Seen by more than 10 million people worldwide, The Art of the Brick is a must-see exhibition. Don’t miss your chance to marvel at these stunning creations and experience the magic of LEGO like never before.
Address: 18 W. 4th St, Cincinnati OH 45202
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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
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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
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Cincinnati St. Patrick’s Parade
March 14 | Noon Show your Irish pride throughout the streets of downtown during the 58th annual Cincinnati Saint Patrick's Parade! Celebrate the holiday with the whole family as you watch traditional Irish step dancers, festive floats, bagpipers and more make their way around the The Banks neighborhood. Tony Pike, former University of Cincinnati quarterback and current local sports broadcaster, will serve as an Honorary Grand Marshal. The parade will begin at Mehring Way and Central Avenue (corner of Paycor Stadium), continue through John Nuxhall Way and end at Freedom Way and Rosa Parks Street. After the parade, continue the celebration at LepreCON: St. Patrick's Day Block Party at The Banks!
St Patrick’s Day at Winterhaus
Saturday, March 14th | 12PM-11PM Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Winterhaus! Join us for a day filled with live music, green beer, and tons of St. Paddy's fun. The Lineup 12 - 1:30p | 9 Castle Close 2 - 3:30p | Dulahan 4 - 5:45p | Bloody Tinth 6:15 - 8p | Switchpickers 8 - 11p | DJ Don't forget! The St. Patrick's Day Parade will begin at 12p and is just a short walk from Fountain Square. Special thanks to our sponsors The Whistler Whiskey, UC Health, The Johnson Foundation, and Fifth Third Bank. See less
Address: Fountain Square, Cincinnati OH 45202
Fountain District
LepreCON: St Patrick’s Day Block Party at the Banks
March 14 | 2-9PM The largest gathering of leprechauns is back at The Banks. 🍀 There's a reason Cincinnati is one of the top cities to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Join us for the 4th annual LepreCON at The Banks on Saturday, March 14th. We're teaming up to host a the biggest St. Patrick's Day (we mean, St. Parade Day) block party in the city! 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 🇮🇪 58th annual St. Patrick's Day parade (12pm - 2pm) 🇮🇪 Live music by Ethan + Joey + Jada Band (2:30pm - 9pm) 🇮🇪 Food and drink specials at participating bars and restaurants A stage will be set on Freedom Way with indoor and outdoor beverage sales available at all participating locations. Stop by each location for St. Patrick's Day specials, music, giveaways, and more! 🍻 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙘𝙝: $3 green Jell-O shots, $4 green beer, and $8 Shamrock Splash cocktails. Rotating DJs all day long! 🍻 𝙏𝙞𝙣 𝙍𝙤𝙤𝙛: 🍻 𝙆𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙧 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙚𝙣: $3 green Jell-O shots, $4 green beer, and $8 Shamrock Splash cocktails. Rotating DJs all day long! 🍻 𝙁𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙗𝙤𝙬𝙡: 🍻 𝙅𝙚𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 🍻 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙮 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙡: 🍻 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙠: $3 green Jell-O shots, $4 green beer, and $8 green cocktail. 🍻 𝙍𝙚𝙙 𝙇𝙚𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙪𝙣: Live music and DJ entertainment in the tent all weekend long. Guinness and green beer, plus featured drinks Irish drinks Paint the town green by wearing your green attire and leprechaun outfits! 💚 Follow @lepreconcincinnati on Instagram! ___________ This event is free to attend. 21+
Cincinnati Heart Mini-Marathon
March 15 | 7:30AM 9 out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital die. In most of those cases, bystander CPR was not performed. But we can change this. Cardiac arrests happen at work, in homes, and even at the Heart Mini finish line. In 2024 Deuce Bauer and his family awaited Rocio (Deuce’s wife) to complete her 15K run. Unfortunately, the family never saw Rocio cross the finish, as Deuce’s father, Rich, suddenly went into cardiac arrest. Deuce sprang into action and immediately started Hands-Only CPR until the paramedics arrived. After treatment and heart surgery, Rich came home and was able to make a full recovery. Had it not been for Deuce’s immediate CPR, Rich’s outcome would be very different. To celebrate and honor his father, Deuce ran his first 5K race at the Heart Mini last March and Rich was there to cheer him on! It's time to unite, take action, and save lives. Our goal is to have one person in every household confident and prepared to perform CPR. The American Heart Association invites YOU to join the Heart Walk to broaden our impact by turning bystanders into lifesavers. Register now to take the first step in saving lives. Every person who joins, every dollar donated, means more people trained in lifesaving CPR, more research and more lifesaving moments for everyone.
Cardi B: Little Miss Drama Tour
March 19 | 6PM Today, GRAMMY Award-winning, multi-diamond selling superstar, Cardi B announced her first tour in six years — Little Miss Drama Tour —in support of her highly anticipated second studio album, Am I The Drama?, out this Friday, September 19 via Atlantic Records. The 30+ date arena run will kick off on Wednesday, February 11 in Palm Desert, CA at Acrisure Arena and include stops across North America in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Austin, Chicago, New York, Toronto, Philadelphia and more before wrapping up on Friday, April 17 in Atlanta, GA at State Farm Arena. Little Miss Drama Tour marks Cardi B’s first full headline arena run and the biggest tour of her career to date. The tour will see her headline iconic venues for the very first time, including the Kia Forum in Los Angeles and Madison Square Garden in her hometown of New York City.
The Wiz LIVE
March 3rd-15 | Various Times The Tony® Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back. The Wiz returns “home” to stages across America in an all-new Broadway tour, the first one in 40 years. Baltimore Sun raves “Powerhouse performances. Stunning choreography. Visionary sets.” and Chicago Tribune proclaims The Wiz is “An eye-popping and high-intensity revival!" This groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway—from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and '70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world. Everybody rejoice—this dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop brings a whole new groove to easing on down the road!
Don’t Get it Twisted -Untangling a Textured Legacy
On view through March 22, 2026 Faces: Don’t Get It Twisted - Untangling a Textured Legacy centers diverse portraiture as a site of cultural preservation, storytelling, and reclamation – honoring the beauty, resistance, and layered histories woven into hair, identity, and lineage. Featuring a dynamic and international group of emerging artists, the exhibition explores the profound meaning carried in every texture, style and strand. From natural hair to locs and tapered fades, these world-class works speak life into the journey of diverse hair – a journey of self-expression, heritage, and defiance. Each piece invites viewers to slow down and engage with the nuances of legacy: what is inherited, what is protected, and what is reimagined for the future. Through mixed media, bold materiality, and deeply personal narratives, Faces: Don’t Get It Twisted - Untangling a Textured Legacy honors community as both subject and source, amplifying voices that shape culture from the roots up. Faces: Don’t Get It Twisted - Untangling a Textured Legacy creates a cultural moment that reflects CAC’s ongoing commitment to presenting art that challenges, affirms, and connects. The exhibition opens space for dialogue across generations, disciplines, and lived experiences, reminding us that identity is not singular or static, but textured, evolving and deeply human. Featured artists include Stephanie Amon, Nate Austin, Blessing, Marquest Cathcart, Yann Couedor, Nyzere Dillon, Asia Estelle, Peyton Euriah, Her Name Was Kyra, Chibuike Ifedilichukwu, Kid Kardiac, Jonae Michelle, Eddy Ochieng, Petie Parker, Reggie, and Stu. Call to Action: Visit Faces: Don’t Get It Twisted - Untangling a Textured Legacy Experience this powerful exhibition and join the conversation it sparks. Faces: Don’t Get It Twisted - Untangling a Textured Legacy is free for CAC members and youth under 18 – and accessible to all visitors through our community-centered admission model.
Art of the Brick: An Exhibition of LEGO Art
January 29, 2026 - February 28, 2026 Visit The Art of the Brick, one of the world’s most famous LEGO art exhibitions. Discover how more than 1 million LEGO bricks have been transformed into over 100 sculptures by artist Nathan Sawaya. Critically acclaimed, the exhibition features original works by Sawaya alongside LEGO interpretations of iconic masterpieces, including Michelangelo’s "David," Vincent van Gogh’s "The Starry Night" and Leonardo da Vinci’s "Mona Lisa." The experience also includes an innovative LEGO multimedia collection created with award-winning photographer Dean West. Seen by more than 10 million people worldwide, The Art of the Brick is a must-see exhibition. Don’t miss your chance to marvel at these stunning creations and experience the magic of LEGO like never before.
Address: 18 W. 4th St, Cincinnati OH 45202
Fountain District
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.
Final Friday in Over-the-Rhine
May 30th 5-9PM
- 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.
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