-
18 hours ago | 
cincinnatimagazine.com | Claire Lefton
Both the temperature and events are heating up! From art shows to food festivals to grand openings, every inch of the city will have something fun going on. Don’t forget to check out the Art Museum this weekend for Art in Bloom!Art After Dark In BloomThis month’s Art After Dark event is combining the monthly after-hours party with annual Art in Bloom weekend. You’ll be able to check out the floral displays all around the museum and even build your own flower arrangement with Passion Growers.
-
3 days ago | 
cincinnatimagazine.com | Claire Lefton
An old African proverb states, “When elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.” That was literally true in a dispute among some of Cincinnati’s wealthiest men in 1877. Their dispute led to the creation of a most bizarre, if temporary, landmark, planted amid a downtown lawn. The first combatant was James R. Gilmore (1814-1897). Mr. Gilmore was a very private man.
-
6 days ago | 
cincinnatimagazine.com | Claire Lefton
Every warm and sunny Thursday, hundreds of Cincinnatians take to Fountain Square to dance. The crowd is diverse in experience—some are seasoned professionals, others are just learning the steps. A few prefer to simply sit and enjoy the energy of the moment, the live Latin music, and the tasty tacos. One thing everyone has in common: A love for song, dance, and Salsa. Salsa on the Square takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. every Thursday evening from May to September, weather permitting.
-
1 week ago | 
cincinnatimagazine.com | Claire Lefton
Happy Easter, Chag Pesach Sameach, and a Merry 4/20 to everyone out there. This weekend isn’t only jam-packed with holidays—there are amazing events wherever you look. Here are some to keep an eye out for. Remi Wolf ConcertIndie pop artist Remi Wolf is bringing her Big Ideas Tour to Newport. The singer, best known for songs like “Photo ID,” “Hello Hello Hello,” and “Disco Man,” will be performing at MegaCorp Pavilion with openers Dana and Alden.
-
1 week ago | 
cincinnatimagazine.com | Claire Lefton
While these bathrooms may seem normal at first glance, everything changes upon hitting the giant red button that says, “Press for Assistance.” Suddenly, it goes dark, disco lights come on, and party music starts to play. Northside Yacht Club installed what they call the “Emergency Assistance” buttons in July 2022 as a fun little Easter egg for customers to find.
-
1 week ago | 
cincinnatimagazine.com | Claire Lefton
Since 2002, Elementz has provided young people safe spaces to express themselves through hip-hop culture and gain knowledge of its history. Founded in response to the 2001 death of 19-year-old Timothy Thomas who was shot and killed by a police officer, the nonprofit became an outlet for the urban core to recharge creatively. According to Executive Director Damian Hoskins, Elementz now offers programming in about 16 different schools across five districts.
-
1 week ago | 
cincinnatimagazine.com | Claire Lefton
Address: 9320 Brehm Rd., Colerain Twp. Price: $325,000Infusing personality into a home that was previously flipped can be a challenging task—imagine millennial gray everything, everywhere—but 9320 Brehm Rd. demonstrates the transformative power of paint and creativity. Built in 1960, its Mid-century Modern exterior is accentuated by slate blue siding and crisp black trim.
-
2 weeks ago | 
cincinnatimagazine.com | Claire Lefton
Do you wanna dance and hold my hand? Tell me I’m your lover man? Oh baby, do you wanna dance? We can dance if we want to. We can leave your friends behind. Cuz your friends don’t dance, and if they don’t dance, well, they’re no friends of mine. Do you love me (do you love me) now that I can dance? Watch me now, huh!You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life. Ooh, see that girl, watch that scene, diggin’ the dancing queen. Oh, I wanna dance with somebody. I wanna feel the heat with somebody.
-
2 weeks ago | 
cincinnatimagazine.com | Claire Lefton
Hopefully you didn’t have to take a snorkel to get to work this week. If you did, one of these weekend events around town will be a great way to unwind and de-stress. Disney on Ice: Magic in the StarsSome of Disney’s most beloved stories will be hitting the ice at Heritage Bank Center this weekend. The latest production, Magic in the Stars, will center around Asha, the protagonist of Wish, and feature songs and characters from Raya and the Last Dragon, Frozen 2, Encanto, Cars, and more.
-
2 weeks ago | 
cincinnatimagazine.com | Claire Lefton
If you go to a ball thrown by CincyVogue, you won’t see any waltzes or string quartets. You will see some of the most creative and talented members of the local queer community work the runway. “Ballroom is essentially a competitive party born of the drag balls and drag pageants of the early ’50s and ’60s,” says co-leader of CincyVogue, Flowy Diesel Ebony.
