Sunday, December 30, 2:30 and 5 p.m.Christ Church Cathedral
318 East Fourth Street, Downtown Cincinnati
FREE! Adults and children from across the community join the congregation of Christ Church Cathedral to serve in the cast and crew for this festive occasion.
Broadway Across America – Cincinnati
Jersey Boys
November 28 – December 9, 2012
Aronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut Street, Downtown Cincinnati
“Too good to be true!” raves the New York Post, for the 2006 Tony® Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons.
The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati
Santa’s Toy Factory
December 7-9 and 15
The Taft Theatre
Fifth and Sycamore Streets, Downtown Cincinnati
This new holiday musical is filled with fun for the whole family. Through the wonder of song and dance Wendell, the kindest elf, discovers the real meaning of Christmas: the joy of a happy heart and the magic of a holiday wish fulfilled.
Cincinnati Ballet
Frisch’s Presents The Nutcracker
December 14-23
Aronoff Center for the Arts
650 Walnut Street, Downtown Cincinnati
From the imagination of Artistic Director and CEO Victoria Morgan comes a festive classic boldly re-envisioned uniquely for Cincinnati.
The Cincinnati Boychoir
Peace & Perspective
Friday, December 7 and Sunday, December 9, 2012
Memorial Hall 1225 Elm Street
New and old works from solstice celebrations around the world will wash over you to inspire an atmosphere of reflection and renewal.
Holiday Junction Featuring the Duke Energy Holiday Trains
November 3—January 1, 2013 (closed December 25)
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
1301 Western Avenueti
Trains. Toys. Traditions! Make memories your family can build upon for generations when you visit the Duke Energy Holiday Trains at Cincinnati Museum Center. Opening November 3, discover these amazing model trains, participate in exciting programming, energizing performances, and climb aboard our kids riding train, the Cincinnatian. And don’t forget to give Santa your wish list! Duke Energy customers can visit www.holidaytraindisplay.com to obtain a confirmation code for 4 free admissions (max. 2 adults) for the Duke Energy Holiday Trains.
Holiday Pops featuring Amy Grant
December 7, 8 & 9
Music Hall
1241 Elm Street
Amy Grant, the multi-Platinum and Grammy-winning recording artist, joins John Morris Russell and your Cincinnati Pops to warm up Music Hall with an inspiring blend of traditional holiday favorites.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)
December 16-30, 2012
719 Race Street
This show condenses all of your Beloved Holiday Classics into one hilarious evening of theater.. Perfect for adults looking for a little extra holiday cheer!
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and May Festival Chorus
Handel’s Messiah
Sunday, Dec. 16, 2 p.m.
Music Hall
1241 Elm Street
With soaring voices and the jubilant “Hallelujah” chorus, this classic is a Christmastime tradition that will make your heart sing.
Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati
Alice in Wonderland
November 28-December 30
Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, 1127 Vine Street
This sassy version of the classic tale is the toe-tapping story of a lost girl, a cool cat, and the original “dancing queen.”
Holiday Afternoon Tea at The Cincinnatian Hotel
December 1—30, daily 2—4 p.m. (except Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year’s Eve)
601 Vine Street,
In keeping with the hotel's appetite for elegance, a traditional afternoon tea is served in The Cricket Lounge. Featured in USA Today as one of the “10 Great Places to Have Tea With Your Mum,” enjoy homemade teas, culinary confections of our pastry chef and a harpist. Reservations required.
Over-the-Rhine
Holidays in the Bag, 4th Annual
Friday, November 23
Participating Merchants in Over-the-Rhine
Avoid the rush of the malls by shopping Over-the-Rhine for unique, local gifts in a relaxed atmosphere. Buy the official “Holiday Bag” and receive a discount at participating stores.
Caroling in the Quarter, 4th Annual
Saturday, December 8
Come to Over-the-Rhine and enjoy the restaurants and shops as local choirs and roving carolers perform throughout the neighborhood, spreading holiday cheer.
City Flea Wrapped Up Holiday Market
Saturday, December 8
Washington Park, 1230 Elm Street
A festive nighttime event modeled after a European Christkindlmarket mixed with all the standard City Flea elements you have come to love.
Light Up OTR
Friday, December 14
Light Up OTR is a community-based Holiday party hosted by Agar, formerly Ionic Collective. Guests assemble in Washington Park to distribute over 1,000 luminaries throughout OTR. Once the candles are all lit, all guests are welcomed back to Neon's for the lighting of the holiday Christmas tree with entertainment and fun.
The Restaurants at Palm Court
Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, 35 West Fifth Street
All events take place in this historic French Art Deco setting and most reservations are required.
Gingerbread City Display
November 23-December 31
Hilton Netherland Plaza
FREE! Visit our sweet winter wonderland of the city’s treasured buildings all decorated for the holidays with icing, peppermints, candy canes and more. Located in the hotel’s lobby
required.
Dickens Brunch in The Restaurants at Palm Court
Sunday, December 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012.
Enjoy costumed carolers and English favorites such as Prime Rib of Beef with Yorkshire Pudding, Bread and Butter Pudding and more! Reservations required.
St. Peter in Chains Cathedral
Great Music in a Great Space: Advent Lessons and Carols
December 2
325 West Eighth Street
FREE! The annual Advent Carol Service sung by the Choir of Saint Peter in Chains Cathedral features seasonal choral music with the O Antiphon chants and handbells.
Taft Museum of Art.
Antique Christmas
Through January 13, 2013
316 Pike Street
See vintage ornaments in all new displays during Antique Christmas! This holiday traditionfeatures fun and festive ways to enjoy ornaments, toys, and traditions from Christmas Past.
Westin Hotel Lobby Display
21 East Fifth Street
FREE! Enjoy taking photos in front of the Westin’s beautifully decorated tree and holiday display, complete with a Dicken’s Christmas theme and a curtain of lights!
New Year’s Eve
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra: A Night at the Moulin Rouge
Monday, December 31, 7:30 p.m.
Music Hall, 1241 Elm Street, Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati
Join the Cincinnati Symphony and Pops Orchestra, led by John Morris Russell, in the concert-cabaret hall for a sumptuous and sultry evening of Parisian music. Following the concert, celebrate midnight in Paris at the New Year’s Eve Gala Celebration, presented by the Cincinnati Symphony Volunteer Association to benefit your Orchestra. Ooh la la!
Know Theatre CityBeat NYE Speakeasy Party
Monday, December 31, 8 p.m.—1 a.m.
1120 Jackson Street
The NYE Party with the swingin’ theme is the place to be this holiday. Guests enjoy food by the bite, music, dancing, champagne toast and speakeasy casino gaming.
New Year’s Eve on Fountain Square
Monday, December 31, 8 p.m.
FREE! Ring in the New Year with FREE ice skating, live music, and plenty drinks & snacks. After the countdown, fireworks lite up the sky over the city’s iconic and romantic Fountain Square.
New Year’s Eve in Orchids at Palm Court
Monday, December 31
Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza
35 West Fifth Street, Downtown Cincinnati
Enjoy one of two seatings in Orchids at Palm Court on New Year’s Eve. The first seating features a four course tasting menu and the second seating features a six course tasting menu.
