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Was Oscar wild about the Queen City? Cincinnati Opera’s “UNDERSCORE: The Importance of Being Oscar” on March 3, explores the “nearly-true story of Oscar Wilde’s first visit to Cincinnati.”
Attention, artists! Applications are now open for the Artist-in-Residence Program at the OneNKY Center Gallery Fueled by ArtsWave for the gallery space in Covington.
The Contemporary Arts Center welcomes the fourth installment of Paloozanoire with the opening of “Faces: Don’t Get it Twisted – Untangling a Textured Legacy” on Friday, Feb. 20.
Looking for romance this Valentine’s Day weekend? Cincinnati Ballet brings “Swan Lake” back to Music Hall!. “Swan Lake” is an iconic masterpiece that has entranced audiences for generations, with Tchaikovsky’s famous score brought to life by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and choreography that demands extraordinary versatility.
Summerfair Cincinnati presents its annual “Emerging Artists” exhibition, featuring students from area colleges, with an opening reception at the Clifton Cultural Arts Center this Friday, Feb. 13.
The 2026 ArtsWave Community Campaign is officially underway, marking the 99th anniversary of the region’s primary source of funding for the arts and the largest community arts campaign in the nation. The 2026 campaign theme, “Discover More,” builds on ArtsWave’s long-standing role as a connector, linking people to experiences, organizations and one another.
Rembrandt House Museum shares its collection of etchings in the U.S. for the first time in decades as “Rembrandt: Masterpieces in Black and White” opens Feb. 7 at the Taft Museum of Art.
From the glitz and glamor of “The Great Gatsby” to the wonder of Cirque du Soleil and the passion of “The Outsiders,” Broadway in Cincinnati’s 2026–27 Season brings big stories, familiar favorites and something for everyone.
The Art Academy of Cincinnati opens the “AAC Faculty Exhibition 2026”, featuring new and recent work by faculty and staff artists across multiple media, with an opening reception on Friday, Jan. 30.
Mark Holocaust Remembrance Day (Jan. 27) with a visit to Cincinnati Museum Center’s special exhibit, “Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away,” with more than original artifacts and survivor’s stories.
Adventure Crew brings the premier all-women and genderqueer film festival to the Esquire Theatre on March 16, with the “No Man’s Land” Film Festival, offering films that focus on outdoor themes.