Discover Downtown Cincinnati

Dragons and Mythical Beasts

Central Business District

March 23 | 7 p.m.

Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth. Discover the colossal Stone Troll, the mysterious Indrik and Japanese Baku; the Tooth Fairy (not as sweet as you'd think), an adorable Unicorn and majestic Griffin. Take your place among legendary heroes, just don't wake the Dragon…

This Olivier Award nominated show comes to the USA direct from the West End, from the creators of the international smash hit Dinosaur World Live, who bring spectacular puppets to life.

Don’t miss this brand-new spell-binding adventure, live on stage!

Address: 650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Beer Madness at On The Rhine Eatery

Central Business District

March 25 | 3-8 p.m.

Over 40 different beers will be available for tasting. Enjoy food from one of the 5 restaurants located inside the Eatery. Watch the Elite 8 round of NCAA's March Madness and enjoy the game. You can also learn how to place a smart bet from Betting Hero who will be available for free betting education.

General admission tickets include 8 - 4 oz local craft beer tastings of your choice, one food voucher and free parking.

VIP tickets also available for a table of 4 and include a food voucher, souvenir cup and free parking, plus 12 – 4 oz local craft beer tastings of your choice for each of the 4 guests!

Address: 100 E. Court Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Jo Koy World Tour

Central Business District

March 23 | 8 p.m. Coming off of the highly anticipated Universal Picture film, Easter Sunday and his recent Netflix special, Jo Koy: Live From The Los Angeles Forum, Comedian Jo Koy announces his 2023 Jo Koy World Tour. The tour will include a stop in Cincinnati at the legendary Taft Theatre on March 23. Koy started 2022 with a bang, selling-out the Climate Pledge Arena (over 14,000 tickets) in his hometown of Seattle. Today, he continues breaking sales records at some of the most prestigious venues around the world including Mall of Asia Arena (Manila, PH), The Forum (Los Angeles), Coca-Cola Arena (Dubai), ICC Theatre (Sydney, AU), and Radio City Music Hall (New York City) to name a few. In November 2022, Koy will headline for the first time at Madison Square Garden for the NYCF. In 2017, Koy broke a record for the most tickets sold by a single artist at 23,000 tickets and 11 sold-out shows at The Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall in Honolulu. In response, the mayor’s office in Honolulu proclaimed November 24th as “Jo Koy Day.” The Jo Koy World Tour will feature ALL NEW material.

Address: 317 E. Fifth Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

A Force for Nature Movie Night

Central Business District

March 24, 7-8:30 p.m. at Lloyd Library and Museum It’s movie night at the Lloyd! Join us for a viewing of A Force for Nature: Lucy Braun (2018). This one-hour documentary explores the life and legacies of E. Lucy Braun, one of the foremost botanists and ecologists in American history. The documentary will be introduced by the director, writer, and producer Meg Hanrahan. A question-and-answer session will follow.  Registration required. The program is free. contact@lloydlibrary.org, (513)721-3707  

Address: 917 Plum Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

All-One! The Dr. Bronner’s Play

Over-the-Rhine

March 10-26 A riotous celebration of life’s darkness and light, inspired by the only soap that’s ever made you want to read the label, top-to-bottom. Cincy Fringe favorites Erika Kate MacDonald and Paul Strickland team up to lead this one-of-a-kind experience. Each production of All-One! includes new stories and ideas devised by the cast – what you see here will be different from any other future production! Extremely unauthorized by the Dr. Bronner’s corporation.

Address: 1120 Jackson Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Bricktionary

The West End

March 18 - June 5 From life-sized animals to fashion and fantasy, the biggest and best LEGO^® creations are unveiled in Bricktionary: The ultimate LEGO^® A-Z. Filled with over 150 models from the best selling book – Bricktionary. The exhibition includes some of the most mind-boggling LEGO^® models from a life-sized orca whale to a massive Saturn V rocket and over 45 models from the imaginations of the world's greatest LEGO^® builders – the Brickman team. Bricktionary: The ultimate LEGO^® A-Z is a fun-filled journey for families, kids and adults to show you how to turn your LEGO^® dreams into amazing creations! The exhibition also includes hands-on activities for all guests. Help build a giant LEGO^® mosaic, test your building skills as your models get put through their paces on the earthquake simulator, build a spaceship to take us to Mars and even build animals to add to the giant LEGO^® brick garden. Bricktionary: The ultimate LEGO^® A-Z has something to spark everyone's creativity and inspire them to build their imaginations. Created by one of the world's leading LEGO^® brick artists, judge of LEGO^® Masters Australia and the only LEGO^® Certified Professional in the southern hemisphere – Ryan "The Brickman" McNaught – this brand new exhibition is based on his latest book, The Bricktionary: The ultimate A-Z of LEGO^®.

Address: 1301 Western Avenue,

Mimosas for Memories

Central Business District

April 29 | 11 a.m. The 8^th annual Mimosas for Memories event hosted by the Giving Voice Foundation is offering new, interactive and enhanced experiential elements to its popular fundraiser this year, aiming to raise local funds and awareness for an important cause that affects nearly every family in America – Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. About 1 in 9 Americans ages 65 and older has Alzheimer's, and more than 126,000 older adults across the Greater Cincinnati area are affected by this life-altering diagnosis. The Giving Voice Foundation facilitates cross-generational conversations and connections to improve the health and lives of older adults and their caregivers through advocacy, education, engagement and storytelling. Innovative local initiatives include interactive music and movement activities such as Creative Connections, Music in Motion and Dancing to Remember, a ballroom dancing program. Giving Voice also offers writing, journaling and peer support opportunities for caregivers through its Purposeful Planning and Lunch Break programs. This stylish, sophisticated and star-studded Mimosas for Memories fundraising event includes:

• gourmet brunch by the bite
• delectable dessert bar
• bottomless mimosas
• a silent auction featuring a selection of luxurious date night packages including high value hotel stays, fine dining experiences, pottery classes and entertainment
• live entertainment by a professional musician and classically trained guitarist
• local vendor pop-up shops featuring locally made products
• a red-carpet photo booth experience with complimentary professional portraits
• an exclusive 20-year Pappy Van Winkle bourbon bottle raffle (valued at $2500)
• and so much more!

Address: 401 E. Fourth Street, Cincinnati Oh 45202

Women in Baseball

The Banks

Opens February 24, 2023 The Dinsmore Women in Baseball Exhibit presented by Rosie Reds explores the multi-faceted and impactful contributions women and girls have made and are making to America’s National Pastime as players, fans, broadcasters, writers, coaches, managers, owners and executives. It is a story that dates to the early days of the organized game and one that continues to evolve in the present day. The exhibit explores the many obstacles women and girls have overcome and still struggle against to be a part of the game they love, and highlights many of the groundbreaking individuals, achievements and events that serve as inspiration to all those striving to make a dream come true. Conceived and curated by baseball historian John Kovach, the exhibit features over 200 artifacts.

Ultimate Queen City Underground Tour

Over-the-Rhine

Tue Dec 27, 2022 - Sun Oct 29, 2023

Address: 1332 Vine Street,

Inside Out

Central Business District

March 31-April 1 | 7:30 p.m. Voted “Best Regional Theater” by CityBeat three years in a row, DCDC presents Inside Out – a unique collection of interdisciplinary and collaborative pieces imagined by Debbie Blunden-Diggs, DCDC’s Chief Producing and Artistic Director. An evolution in real time, this work shifts us toward the future that we hope for in an engaging evening of three world premieres by the globe’s most stunning choreographers, rooted in DCDC's legacy and sponsored by the Ohio Arts Council. Nashville native Countess Winfrey collaborates with jazz composer Wesley Winfrey on new music and dance. The exquisite score is brought to life by live musicians and DCDC’s performing artists. Winfrey’s new work is the centerpiece of this concert, and the set design and projections created by visual artist Kanetha Scott are inspired by Winfrey’s choreography and the spirit of Memphis. You won’t want to miss it!

Address: 650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

Cincinnati Fire Museum Easter Egg Hunt

Central Business District

April 8 | 9-10:30 a.m. Join the Cincinnati Fire Museum on April 8th for its annual Easter Egg Hunt! It is highly recommended to purchase tickets in advance as this event will sell out! Tickets can be purchased here.  

Address: 315 W. Court Street, Cincinnati OH 45202

The Mighty Deep: An Exploration of Sea Life

Central Business District

Opening Reception: Friday, April 7 | 5-7 p.m. From the beginning of human history, people have had a vital connection with the sea. This spring and summer, the Lloyd Library & Museum explores the most mysterious place on earth through books on the earth’s oceans and seas.  The exhibition, The Mighty Deep: An Exploration of Sea Life, presents magnificent illustrations of shells, fish, and crustaceans, complemented by equally beautiful images of algae, seaweed, and kelp. Explore the natural history of coastlines, early oceanography, and pharmaceutical marine plants. Concurrent with the exhibition, the Lloyd presents a robust program series examining the importance of water to plant and animal life on earth, historically and today. Exhibition runs through July 28.

Address: 917 Plum Street, Cincinnati OH 45202