ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS

Tickets

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Special Events

• Sunday Markets on Main
  12th Street to Liberty Street • Cincinnati, OH 45210
  Main Street District in Over-the-Rhine
  513-621-9508
  Sundays in this 19th century Italianate National Register district are filled with art, food, shopping, and music when residents and business owners come together and open up the stores, restaurants, and galleries for a fun-filled afternoon.

Cinema

• Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX Theater
  1301 Western Avenue • Cincinnati, OH 45203
  513-287-7000
  Experience the thrill of films on the five-story wrap-around screen. The world's largest motion-picture format and state-of-the-art sound make you feel you're there, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the most exotic destinations.

• AMC Newport On The Levee 20
  1 Levee Way, Suite 4100 • Newport, KY 41071
  859-261-6742
  At this Fandango Theater, more than a dozen of the newest movies are shown.

• Kenwood Towne Centre
  7875 Montgomery Road • Cincinnati, OH 45236
  513-791-2249
  The newest Hollywood movies are shown here.

• Showcase Western Hills
  5870 Harrison Avenue • Cincinnati, OH 45248
  513-574-4315
  New action, drama, comedy, and romance movies are shown at this theater.

• Esquire Theatre
  320 Ludlow Avenue • Cincinnati, OH 45202
  513-281-8750
  Esquire offers an eclectic mix of movies from mainstream to lesser known films.

• Mt. Lookout Cinema Grill
  3187 Linwood Avenue • Cincinnati, OH 45208
  Located in Mt. Lookout Square
  513-321-3211
  Enjoy a movie, an appetizer, some drinks, and great fun at Mt. Lookout Cinema Grill.

• Showcase Cincinnati
  1701 Showcase Drive • Cincinnati, OH 45237
  513-351-2341
  The latest action, drama, comedy, and romance movies from Hollywood are shown here.

Night Life

• Dave & Busters, Inc.
  I-275 at Rt. 747 • Cincinnati, OH 45246
  Located in Springdale
  513-671-5501
  A 60,000 square feet restaurant and entertainment complex that specializes in great food, great fun, and the best of times.

• Havana Martini Club
  580 Walnut Street • Cincinnati, OH 45202
  513-651-2800
  Cincinnati's premier cigar venue, the Havana Martini Club features 70 martinis, an extensive bar selection, and 350 different styles of premium cigars all in a plush comfortable venue. Live music and a great time await you!

• Have a Nice Day Cafe
  1130 Main Street • Cincinnati, OH 45202
  513-381-4210
  Located in the heart of the Main Street entertainment district, Have a Nice Day Cafe has the grooviest party in Cincinnati playing the best of the 70's, 80's, 90's, and today.

• Jillian's Entertainment, Inc.
  1200 Jillian's Way • Covington, KY 41011
  859-491-5388
  Jillian's has two restaurants, nine bars, billiards, 16 bowling lanes with a retro lounge, and electronic simulation games. The Tower is five floors with two dance clubs, live music, and a cigar lounge with a walk-in humidor. Jillian's specializes in corporate functions and special events of all sizes.

• Shadowbox Cabaret South
  One Levee Way, Suite 4101 • Cincinnati, OH 41071
  Newport, KY
  859-581-7625
  High-energy, live entertainment featuring sketch comedy, theatre, and rock 'n' roll. Appetizer-style food is served and a full bar is available as well as customized shows and corporate function services.

• Spy Club
  301 West 5th Street • Cincinnati, OH 45202
  513-684-0123
  A throw-back to the Gatsby era where style and grace reigned, Spy offers classic cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and music and sound from every era.

Concerts & Performances

• Cincinnati Arts Association
  650 Walnut Street • Cincinnati, OH 45202
  513-721-3344
  The Cincinnati Arts Association houses arts institutions, performing groups, and companies such as the Cincinnati Music Theatre, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Cincinnati Ballet, and Fifth Third Bank Broadway in Cincinnati. Aside from providing valuable space for performances, CAA also heads fundraising events.

• Cincinnati Opera
  1243 Elm Street • Cincinnati, OH 45202
  Music Hall
  513-241-2742, 888-533-7149
  Internationally acclaimed, the Cincinnati Opera is the second oldest company in the U.S. and offers four main productions during their summer season.

• Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
  1241 Elm Street • Cincinnati, OH 45202
  Music Hall
  513-381-3300
  The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the fifth oldest orchestra in the United States, performs weekly September through May in this historic and elegant venue.

• Riverbend Music Center
  6295 Kellogg Avenue • Cincinnati, OH 45228
  513-232-5882
  Top name entertainment in an intimate outdoor environment May through September. Call for complete listings.

Plays & Productions

• Cincinnati Ballet
  1555 Central Parkway • Cincinnati, OH 45214
  513-621-5219
  Bringing the magic of dance to the Aronoff Center and Music Hall over 30 times annually, including the holiday favorite, Nutcracker. An exciting repertoire of classic, neo-classic, and contemporary ballet await you.

• Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
  962 Mt. Adams Circle • Cincinnati, OH 45202
  513-421-3888
  Cincinnati's professional regional theater presents comedies, dramas, classics, and musicals September through June.

• Cincinnati Shakespeare Festival
  719 Race Street • Cincinnati, OH 45202
  513-381-BARD
  Experience the best of Shakespeare and the classics. Cincinnati's professional classical theatre performs nine productions annually.

• Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati
  1127 Vine Street • Cincinnati, OH 45210
  Located Downtown
  513-421-3555
  ETC is a professional theatre, located in Over-the-Rhine, that has been bringing new works and works new to the Greater Cincinnati area to the stage for 15 years.

• Fifth Third Bank Broadway Series
  120 East Fourth Street • Cincinnati, OH 45201
  513-241-2345, 800-294-1816
  Ranks as one of the nation's largest presenters of professional touring Broadway productions. Experience Broadway's most exciting shows at the Aronoff Center for the Arts.

Festivals & Fairs

• Festival Of Lights
  3400 Vine St • Cincinnati, OH 45220
  513-281-4700
  The Festival of Lights at Cincinnati Zoo has become the region's largest and most anticipated holiday event. Kicking off after Thanksgiving, the 2.5 million lights sparkle well beyond Christmas, putting thousands into the festive mood.

Sporting Events

• Kentucky Speedway
  5120 Sparta Pike • Cincinnati, OH 41086
  Located in Sparta, KY
  859-567-3400, 888-652-RACE
  A 1.5 mile Tri-oval track with 14 degree banking. Over 66,000 grandstand seats and 50 luxury suites are available as well as driving schools, a conference center, concerts, auto shows, and a racing gift shop.

• Cincinnati Bengals Football
  1 Paul Brown Stadium • Cincinnati, OH 45202
  Paul Brown Stadium
  513-621-3550, 866-621-TDTD
  This NFL team plays at the Paul Brown Stadium with 65,535 seats on three levels, 7,600 club seats, and 114 private suites.

• Cincinnati Excite
  530 Northland Boulevard • Cincinnati, OH 45240
  Tri-County Soccerplex
  513-543-7144
  A member of the American Indoor Soccer League, The Excite's season takes place December through March with home games being played at the Tri-County Sportsplex, the largest indoor soccer field in the Midwest.

• Cincinnati Marshals
  100 Broadway • Cincinnati, OH 45202
  U.S. Bank Arena
  513-421-4111
  Cincinnati's National Indoor Football League, The Marshals are scheduled to play from March to July.

• Cincinnati Reds
  100 Main Street • Cincinnati, OH 45202
  Great American Ball Park
  513-765-7000
  Baseball’s first professional franchise, the Cincinnati Reds was founded in 1869 and continue to be one of MLB's greatest American treasures.