THINGS TO DO IN CINCINNATI: MAY 1-7
Crystal Kendrick
Award-winning marketing consultant, entrepreneur, social influencer and community leader
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Featured Events
When:?8:30 pm May 4, 2023
Where:?Ludlow Garage?(Clifton)
Price:?Starting at $45
Experience the multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer with two films, scores for movies, and three albums live on stage.
When:?May 5, 2023 - May 6, 2023
Where:?Aronoff Center?(Downtown)
Price:?Starting at $35
Features exciting choreography and stunning visual elements that bring the stories of the Bible, as mainly told from?Donald Lawrence’s?Iconic?album bearing the same name to life!
When:?8:00 am - 4:00 pm May 6, 2023
Where:?Various Locations (Forest Park)
Price:?Free Admission
Designed to focus on the first two of the 3 Rs – Reduce and Reuse. Find hidden treasures in all three areas of Forest Park. For a full list of locations, visit?forestpark.org.
Each week, Denisha Porter, executive director of All-In Cincinnati, leads a discussion with various community members in Hamilton County. This week’s discussion is about drug use in the Black Community. Tune in to?1230AM the BUZZ?this week to be part of the conversation.
A two-week summer enrichment camp that offers students in grades 5-9 from historically underrepresented communities a clearer path to the opportunities available at independent schools. The session runs from July-August, and the cost is $350. Scholarships are available.
Curious, eager learners seeking academic challenges and experiential discovery can attend a one-week session. Students in grades 2-4 can attend a one-week session in July for $200.
Family members and loved ones who care for older adults residing and compassionate caregivers seeking flexible part-time employment helping older adults navigate daily living duties such as light housekeeping, meal preparation, companionship, running errands, chores, and homemaking are invited to apply for AddNAide and earn up to $15/hour.??Apply today!
Monday, May 1
By appointment
All Gone Termite?(Blue Ash)
Spring has sprung, and so have the bugs. Remove unwanted pests to maintain a sanitary and safe environment for your home. Specializes in termites, bed bugs, cockroaches, ants, rats, rodents, squirrels, and more.
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10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
OhioMeansJobs?(West End)
Free Admission
Get glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol screenings, expungement services, assistance with job skills training, one-on-one financial literacy coaching, small and minority business development, youth employment, peer support services, substance use assessments, transportation to treatment, depression, anxiety, and physical health education, rent, mortgage, utility, property tax assistance, OWF, SNAP, Medicaid, child support, child care workforce development services.
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10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Hamilton County Public Health?(Norwood)
Free Admission
COVID-19 testing, Pfizer and Moderna boosters, and vaccines are available while supplies last. Click the link for answers to many questions and more dates, times, and locations. Call?513-999-2312?for more information. No appointment is necessary. Think about it!
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1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal?(Evanston)
Free Admission
Food and clothing are available to Hamilton County residents experiencing food insecurities—open Mondays and Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Call?513-531-4337?for more information. Check out our list of other?Cincinnati pantries and soup kitchens.
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6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Washington Park?(OTR)
Free Admission
Enjoy the sounds of Cincinnati’s thriving jazz scene and vibe to the sounds of?Jazz Attack. Series runs through October 30.
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6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Drip Coffee Lounge?(Camp Washington)
Free Admission
Enjoy karaoke, pop-up shopping, a full-service bar, soul food by?Just Us N The Mixx, and live R&B music by?DJ Tock Boogie.
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7 p.m.
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park?(Mt. Adams)
Free Admission
Join DuWaup’s Cincinnati Poetry Slam for a panel discussion, Sudden Success: How to maintain momentum featuring?Siri Imani,?B. Anderson,?Vernon Jackson,?and?DJ Queen Celine.
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I Hear Music in the Air Conference, Concert, and Legends Ball?featuring VaShawn Mitchell, Kierra Sheard- Kelly, John P. Kee, Mali Music, Anthony Hall, and Sjuwana Byers & The Children of God is May 6-7.
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Tuesday, May 2
AMC Theatre and Showcase Cinema
Follow Foreman’s remarkable life and times, from Olympic Gold medalist to becoming the oldest heavyweight champion in boxing history. Starring Khris Davis, Erica Tazel, Jasmine Mathews, Shein Mompremier, Lawrence Gillard Jr., Forest Whitaker, and Sonja Sohn.
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4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Ziegler Park?(OTR)
Free Admission
Add a bit of creative fun to your day with family-friendly games, adventures, and craft projects led by?Siri Imani. Runs through September 28.
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5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Fountain Square?(Downtown)
Free Admission
Enjoy live smooth jazz music from?Phil DeGreg.?Hear melodies and selections by Dizzy Gillespie, Delfayo Marsalis,?Jamey Aebersold, and more. Series runs through September 26.
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5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Rockdale Academy?(Avondale)
Free Admission
One-on-one support, as well as raffles, prizes, pizza, and games. Registration required.
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8 p.m.
In a series of playful and impactful conversations, filmmaker and comedian W. Kamau Bell explores the joys and challenges of growing up mixed-race through discussions with kids and families in the San Francisco Bay Area featuring Alicia Keys.
Experience multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer Kamasi Washington live on stage at Ludlow Garage on May 4.?Purchase your tickets today.
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Wednesday, May 3
10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Contemporary Arts Center?(Downtown)
Free Admission
The gallery features an array of paintings, drawings, prints, and photographs produced between the 1960s-2010s, in addition to archival materials from Black artist and activist?Robert O’Neal. Runs through October 7.
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5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Washington Park?(OTR)
Free Admission
Grab your heels and participate in fun dance movements to invigorate the mind, body, and spirit with Black instructor?Mecca Freeman.
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6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Fountain Square?(Downtown)
Free Admission
Attend a community open mic night with?Siri Imani. If you want to showcase your talent, sign up for a slot in a future show. Runs weekly through September 27.
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7 p.m.
Andrew J. Brady Music Center?(Downtown)
Starting at $
The Grammy Award-winning singer/guitarist will perform live blues, soul, R&B, and reggae music.
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7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Washington Park?(OTR)
Free Admission
Enjoy live acoustic Reggae music sets by Kaya, a member of?Kayamatic Sound. The acoustic series runs through May 17.
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7:30 p.m.
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park?(Mt. Adams)
Pay What You Can
The Tony Award-winning play weaves a poignant composition about the Black American experience and the story of a guitarist whose untimely death irrevocably changed his group. Hurry, tickets are going fast! Runs through May 14.
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8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
KNOW Theatre?(OTR)
$5
What happens when a town’s populace is the last people on earth, and what happens when things worsen? Explore the tragedy of the apocalypse and examines what’s worth saving afterward in a dramatic play full of twists. Tickets are free at the door. Runs through May 14.
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Curious, eager learners seeking academic challenges and experiential discovery are encouraged to enroll in the?SHARP?or?SHARP, Jr.?2023 summer camp at?The Seven Hills School, Hillsdale Campus.
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Thursday, May 4
Netflix (Drama)
Young Queen Charlotte’s marriage to King George of England sparks an epic love story, transforming high society in this “Bridgerton” universe prequel. Starring India Amarteifio, Adjoa Andoh, Michelle Fairley and created by Shonda Rhimes.
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9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Two Centennial Plaza?(Downtown)
Free Admission
Learn how to become a subcontractor with the City of Cincinnati and partner with other local businesses to tackle big projects.
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10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Court Street Plaza?(Downtown)
Free Admission
Enjoy a variety of jerk-style chicken or pork dishes like rice boxes, tacos, sandwiches, and sliders. Pull up and grab a meal during the?Best of Taste?event.
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10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Avondale Business Center?(Avondale)
Free Admission
Get glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol screenings, depression, anxiety and substance use screenings, physical health education, resources and support for older adults and caregivers, expungement services, assistance with job skills training, one-on-one financial literacy coaching, small and minority business development, depression, anxiety, and substance use screenings, rent, mortgage, utility, property tax assistance, application assistance for economic relief and public assistance programs.
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7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Fountain Square?(Downtown)
Free Admission
Attend a sizeable instructional class and learn how to dance to salsa, merengue, cumbia, and Latin jazz by the?Tropicoso?band. Runs through September 28.
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8 p.m.
Taft Theatre?(Downtown)
Starting at $35
Features a combination of traditional comedic stand-up and a live element of his renowned record label, “Coulda Been Records,” with segments that rose to prominence on Instagram Live.
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The?Memories & Inspiration: The Kerry and C. Betty Davis Collection of African American Art?Exhibition features more than 60 works from the personal collection of Kerry Davis. Runs through May 14 at the Taft Museum. Free on Sundays!
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Friday, May 5
6 p.m.
Contemporary Arts Center?(Downtown)
Free Admission
This exhibition provides a space to celebrate and honor Black motherhood, led by Christina Garrett of 33 West Studios in collaboration with a cohort of Black mamas. Experience fine art portraits, videos, and multimedia art. Runs through June 18.
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6:30 p.m.
Fibonacci Brewing Company?(Mt. Healthy)
Free Admission
Sit in the beer garden while listening to a night of jazz and R&B music.?Sparky has been in the music scene for several years with rock bands, raga, and ska. Now he is breaking out as a performing solo artist!
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7:30 p.m.
Liberty Exhibition Hall?(Clifton)
Starting at $10
Jazz trumpeter?Mike Wade?and friends bring the funk to the historic Liberty Exhibition Hall with a live music performance party. The afterparty features DJ ON THE ONE in the lounge. Enjoy amazing libations and a vibe like no other.
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7:30 p.m.
Funny Bone?(Liberty Township)
$35
From numerous television appearances to on-stage performances, enjoy a live comedy show from one of the industry’s greats. Runs through May 7.
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9 p.m.
Hi-Fi Cincy?(Mt. Adams)
Starting at $20
Kick off the summer with live Latin and soul music. Reserve your table by donating $20. Guests appearances from Zack Lemons, Ayinde Ashashakir, Hunter Brookbank, & Tristan Graves!
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Stop by?The Genesis Collection Shop. Now open in the Avondale Town Center. Call 513-680-9806 for more information. (Items in the video may not be in stock.)
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Saturday, May 6
8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Each week, Denisha Porter, executive director of All-In Cincinnati, leads a discussion with various community members in Hamilton County. This week’s discussion is about drug use in the Black Community. Tune in to?1230AM the BUZZ?this week to be part of the conversation.
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8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Free Admission
Designed to focus on the first two of the 3 Rs – Reduce and Reuse. Find hidden treasures in all three areas of Forest Park. For a full list of locations, visit?forestpark.org.
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10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Corinthian Baptist Church?(Bond Hill)
$30.00 registration, including lunch
Participate in the following workshops:?Secondhand Experiences, Healing from the Inside Out, Finding Your Story and Healing Through Music, and Steps to Trauma Recovery.
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11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Mount Airy School?(Mt. Airy)
Starting at $25
It may be cool outside, but the new Spring fashions are HOT. See?ChoZen 4 U?models present their new line and support a worthy cause.
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11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Cintas Center?(Evanston)
Free Admission
Teen Summit allows young people to engage with their peers and speak out on issues that matter to them, such as mental health, violence, racism, bullying, peer pressure, and leadership. Features live music, entertainment, and food.
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Noon – 4 p.m.
Fountain Square?(Downtown)
Free Admission
Get health screenings, peer support services, substance use assessments, transportation to treatment, depression, anxiety, and substance use screenings, physical health education, resources and support for older adults and caregivers, job skills training and specialized employment opportunities, one-on-one financial coaching and literacy, small and minority business development, youth employment, assistance with rent, mortgage, utility, property tax, OWF, SNAP, Medicaid, child support, child care, workforce development, and youth employment programs.
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2 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Artsville?(Madisonville)
$20
A compelling, seducing, and mind-blowing inspirational play for audiences aged 16 and up about how people cover their insecurities.
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2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Fueled Collective?(Rookwood)
$75
View the 149th?running of the Kentucky Derby while enjoying charcuterie and semi-buffet style dinner, drinks, and live music from?Soul Pocket.
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3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Sharonville Branch Library?(Sharonville)
Free Admission
Learn more about Pi Sigma Zeta Chapter —professional business attire is required.
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6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Corinthian Baptist Church?(Bond Hill)
Starting at $30
A celebration and educational weekend to encourage, uplift, and educate with workshops, music, and honoring our legends. Live gospel music performances from?VaShawn Mitchell,?Kierra Sheard- Kelly,?John P. Kee,?Mali Music,?Anthony Hall, and?Sjuwana Byers & The Children of God.
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7 p.m.
Aronoff Center?(Downtown)
Free Admission
Features over 100 student musicians from the Cincinnati Public Schools Jazz Academy performing with internationally famous jazz saxophonist Joan Chamorro from Barcelona, Spain, and artwork from Cincinnati Sister Cities China, Japan, Ukraine, and Zimbabwe.
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8 p.m. – 1 a.m.
COVE 51?(Sharonville)
Starting at $30
Experience an upscale party for adults 35?and up. Dress in your pastel brims, dresses, blazers, and vibe to live R&B, old-school, and hip-hop music.
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8 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
The Redmoor?(Linwood)
Starting at $15
Party all night long while enjoying great food and live R&B music.
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10 p.m.
Rusconi Pizza Ghost Kitchen?(Downtown)
Free Admission
Party to the latest and greatest Afro-Caribbean music, including Azonto, Coupe De Cale, Bongo, Genge, Salsa, Roots, Lingala, and several other genres from Africa by?DJ Tizie B.
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Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit – Imagine What’s Possible. Imagine creative and inspiring possibilities to create a more vibrant, equitable, and thriving region. Unite in collective hope and renewed resilience amidst the climate crisis. May 12 at the Duke Energy Convention Center.
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Sunday, May 7
7:30 a.m.
Free Admission
Check the Facebook page for this week’s location
Hike approximately two miles and enjoy nature with fabulous people.
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Noon
Serpentine Wall?(Downtown)
Free Admission
Dress in yellow sundresses and headwraps and join The Mothership Institute of Womb Wellness and Wholistic Health to take flowers to the river in honor of mothers who’ve experienced loss.
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3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Queen City Radio?(OTR)
Free Admission
Experience an afternoon of good vibes, specialty cocktails for purchase, and the sounds of live R&B music by?DJ Rah D?and K. Chantà.
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4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
African American Chamber-Commerce?(Walnut Hills)
Free Admission
Meet the Board of the Midwest chapter and network with industry professional photographers, models, makeup artists, stylists, videographers, graphic designers, press/media, and more.
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4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The Pitch Cincy?(West End)
Free Admission
Enjoy Afro-Caribbean vibes on the rooftop overlooking the city with live reggae, dancehall, soca, and Afrobeat music. You must be 21 and up.
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4:10 p.m.
Great American Ballpark?(Downtown)
Starting at
Families can watch the Cincinnati Reds compete against the Chicago White Sox and enjoy giveaways, carnival games, family-friendly activities, and more. Save by purchasing up to three half-price tickets with a full-price ticket in select ballpark areas.
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5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Dee Felice Café?(Covington)
Free Admission
Put your detective skills to work and enjoy a murder mystery dinner. Appetizers, soups, salads, pasta, and entrees are available.
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5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Delta Hotel?(Sharonville)
Starting at $60
2023 Honorees include?Faith Daniels,?ArtsWave, Minister of Music Adrian Cunningham,?The We Shall Overcome Foundation,?The Charles Fold Singers,?and?Christ Emmanuel Christian Fellowship.
Residents of Hamilton County have access to free COVID-19 vaccines, boosters, and testing. #ThinkAboutIt
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Upcoming Events
When:?8:00 pm - 6:00 pm May 12, 2023
Where:?Duke Energy Convention Center?(Downtown)
Price:?Starting at $60
This year’s “Imagine What’s Possible” theme invites us to come together in collective hope and renewed resilience amidst the climate crisis. The Summit will include panel discussions, workshops, and art to address climate-related issues in the areas of green workforce development, emergency preparedness, local food systems, and more.
When:?8:30 pm May 27, 2023
Where:?Ludlow Garage?(Clifton)
Price:?Starting at $55
Grammy and American Music Award nominees After 7 (Melvin Edmonds, Kevon Edmonds, and Keith Mitchell), best known for their dynamic and distinctive R&B sound, marked a 32-year musical milestone in 2021. Now is your chance to catch them live!
When:?8:30 pm June 3, 2023
Where:?Ludlow Garage?(Clifton)
Price:?Starting at $30
Handpicked by Maurice White (founder of Earth, Wind, & Fire),?guitarist and producer Adam Hawley, Billboard bass player of the year Julian Vaughn, and Grammy and Stellar Award Nominated saxophonist Marcus Anderson will perform?a dynamic combination of scintillating original contemporary jazz, R&B, Pop, Rock, and Funk to make music that puts listeners in another atmosphere.
When:?8:30 pm June 8, 2023
Where:?The Ludlow Garage?(Clifton)
Price:?Starting at $40
For their 16th studio album, Incognito returned to their Jazz-Funk roots. From Top 10 hits to producing and collaborating with legendary artists — from R&B icons and powerhouse vocalists, if you have not seen them live, this is the band to see!
When:?8:30 pm June 9, 2023
Where:?The Ludlow Garage?(Clifton)
Price:?Starting at $35
Bilal had been a featured artist on songs by Beyoncé, Musiq, Clipse, Sa-Ra, Jay-Z, and several others, including many of his fellow Soulquarians. If there was one R&B artist for whom the neo-soul categorization seemed limiting, it’s this Philadelphia native.
When:?8:30 pm June 24, 2023
Where:?The Ludlow Garage?(Clifton)
Price:?Starting at $40
The down-to-earth, spiritual, young married duo and parents of six, who are not afraid to flaunt their love and commitment for one another, have managed to steadily build a devoted following with their unique mix of soulful R&B and hip-hop minded grooves, conscious lyrics and refreshingly honest songwriting.
When:?8:00 pm June 28, 2023
Where:?PNC Pavilion?(Riverfront)
Price:?Starting at $20
Like the elements that the band’s name comes from, Earth, wind & fire’s music has withstood ever-changing trends. With no sign of stopping, this band continues?to create?new joyful?and uplifting music?for audiences, new and old.
When:?December 9, 2023 - December 17, 2023
Where:?Taft Theatre?(Downtown)
Price:?Starting at $43
Based on C.S. Lewis’s classic book, the play tells of four English schoolchildren sent away from London during WWII. While staying in a manor, the children find a wardrobe leading to Narnia, a kingdom ruled by the White Witch.
When:?April 20, 2024 - April 28, 2024
Where:?Taft Theatre?(Downtown)
Price:?Starting at $43