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Get tickets now for Cincinnati Ballet's The Nutcracker! This beloved tradition in Music Hall features stunning sets, local dancers, and a holiday spirit perfect for the festive season!
In the run-up to Thanksgiving, it's a great time to reflect on some of our beloved holiday traditions – From picking up a Frisch's pumpkin pie through nestling in to see Cincinnati Ballet's "The Nutcracker." The holiday season brings many opportunities to experience times well spend with friends and loved ones.
“Summerfair Select” opens at The Weston Gallery on Friday, Nov. 21, showcasing works by 16 artists from Summerfair's Aid to Individual Artist grant program.
Read any good books lately? If you're an avid reader, graphic novel fan, or an up-and-coming author, don't miss Books by the Banks: Cincinnati Regional Book Festival. Meet more than 120 authors, experience panel discussions, and enjoy activities for kids and teens at the Downtown Main Library on Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Plus pick up beloved or brand new titles from your favorites authors at the festival!
Art Academy of Cincinnati presents Story Art: Works by Regional Book Illustrators, a group exhibition featuring regional picture book illustrators, opening Friday. Nov. 14
For more than 50 years, artists from around the region have created designs for the commemorative Summerfair poster. The competition for the 2026 poster is now open!
Cincinnati Ballet brings glitz, jazz and roaring 1920s flair to the Aronoff Center with the North American premiere of Septime Webre’s “The Great Gatsby,“ from Nov. 7 to 15.
Don't miss your chance to see “The Wizard of Oz” this weekend, the first production by Children's Theatre of Cincinnati in the new Emery Theater.
The Contemporary Arts Center launches its 2025–26 season Oct. 18 with a groundbreaking exhibition by Cincinnati native Sheida Soleimani.
From the Good n' Rooted Market with works by local makers to poetry and storytelling at the Freedom Center, America's River Roots highlights incredible art and artists.
The Hyde Park Square Art Show returns this Sunday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring more than 200 artists from the Greater Cincinnati area and across the country, this is one of Cincinnati’s oldest and most well-respected art shows,
ArtsWave has announced the 24 artists awarded the 2026 Inspire Artist Grants, encouraging work that explores themes of “Truth” and “Inspiration” and envisions a more equitable future.