THINGS TO DO IN CINCINNATI: OCTOBER 17 – OCTOBER 23
Crystal Kendrick
Award-winning marketing consultant, entrepreneur, social influencer and community leader
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Featured Events
When:?October 22, 2022 - October 26, 2022
Where:?Various
Price:?Free Admission; Registration Required
The?Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra?(CCO) presents a series of lectures, pop-up performances, and conversations that explore race and justice in America.
When:?8:30 pm October 22, 2022
Where:?The Ludlow Garage?(Clifton)
Price:?$30 - $50
Since 1987, Acoustic Alchemy has pushed the limits of the acoustic guitar’s potential by embracing a spectrum of musical styles ranging from straight-ahead jazz to folk, to rock, to world music, and beyond.
When:?October 25, 2022 - November 6, 2022
Where:?Aronoff Center?(Downtown)
Price:?Starting at $36.25
This new musical reveals a comeback story like no other. Tina Turner defied the bounds of racism, sexism, and ageism to become the Queen of Rock ‘n Roll. Tina: The Tina Turner Musical is a celebration of resilience and an inspiration of triumph over adversity.
Monday, October 17
Protect your skin during the fall season with gluten-free, hypoallergenic natural beauty and skincare products such as shea butter and black soap. All products are sold at?Kroger, Jungle Jim’s,?Target?and?Walmart.
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8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Board of Elections?(Norwood)
Free Admission
Cast your ballot before election day. Click the link for
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9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cincinnati Health Department?(Avondale)
Free Admission
Pfizer, Pfizer Boosters, Moderna, and Moderna Boosters are available. Protect Yourself.
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9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Browns Family Farm?(Hamilton)
Starting at $
Enjoy hayrides, barrel trains, food trucks, picnic areas, corn maze, play areas, farm animals, photo opportunities, pumpkins, apples, and more. Runs through October 31.
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11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cincinnati Art Museum?(Eden Park)
Free Admission
Photography exhibit that explores the meanings of nature through overlapping dialogues with history. Runs through January 15.
Tuesday, October 18
AMC Theaters
Check out Black movies like The Woman King. Save 30% off movie tickets before 4 p.m. at AMC theatres and popcorn discounts at Esquire theatres every day.
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5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Pata Roja Taqueria?(OTR)
Enjoy high-quality, Mexico City-inspired street food. Try al pastor on the patio, have a Cerveza at the bar, or take some tacos to go!
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5:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Washington Park?(OTR)
Free Admission
Enjoy fun family fitness cardio with?BBF Health?with Black instructors William and Shadaka Simpson followed by relaxing full-body yoga. All fitness levels are welcome.
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6:30 p.m.
Free Admission
Location Depends on skill level
Enjoy safe and fun cycling geared toward African American communities.
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6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Mercantile Library?(OTR)
Free Admission
A celebration of Phyllis Jeffers-Coly’s new book,?We Got Soul; We Can Heal: Overcoming Racial Trauma Through Leadership, Community, and Resilience.?Guests include Gee Horton with live R&B and soul music by DJ Rah D.
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7:30 p.m.
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park?(Mt. Adams)
Starting at $35
A play depicting the life of playwright and performer Vanessa Severo.
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11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cincinnati Art Museum (Eden Park)
Free Admission
A collaboration between?John Edmonds,?David Hartt,?Jason Allen-Paisant, and?Nathaniel M. Stein. The project explores the meanings of nature and naturalness through overlapping dialogues with history, collections, and institutions.
Wednesday, October 19
Peacock
Expands the record on Rosa Parks’ overlooked accomplishments and the importance of her drive and fight to overcome racial injustices and rampant inequalities.
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Netflix
Best friends Sophie and Agatha find their bond put to the test when they’ve whisked away to a magical school for future fairy-tale heroes and villains. Starring: Sofia Wylie.
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10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Contemporary Arts Center?(Downtown)
Free Admission
Four exhibits of collages, sculptures, and videos critique power structures and knowledge systems that systemically exclude or misrepresent marginalized populations. Runs through September 25, 2023.
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7:30 p.m.
Liberty Funny Bone?(Liberty Township)
$37
Comedy podcast tour where the married couple guides you into their unconventional world of sex, comedy, and uninhibited truth.
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10 p.m.
The Mockbee?(Clifton)
Free Admission
DJ Nikkita RedLox will play all your favorite Reggae, Afrobeat, Soca, and Dance hall tunes with vendors, margarita drink specials, and good eats.
Thursday, October 20
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
WordPlay Cincy?(Northside)
Free Admission
The start of a weekly program for students ages 12-14 that explores Dr. Henry Louis Taylor, Jr’s book and artistic demonstrations. Runs through November 17.
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Trap Karaoke
5 p.m. – 2:30 a.m.
Free Admission
Food, drinks, and more than 40 flat-screen TVs with music by DJ Slick Rick & DJ Sutle.
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6 p.m.
Contemporary Arts Center?(Downtown)
Free Admission
Cocktails and cinema to kick off the?Underworld Black Arts Festival?featuring keynote speaker Halima Taha, Black short films, and live music by DJ Apryl Reign.
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6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
DRIP Coffee Lounge?(Colerain)
Free Admission
HIV/AIDS awareness event to empower individuals to make healthy sexual health choices through education, testing, and resources.
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7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Covedale Center for the Performing Arts?(Covedale)
Starting at $28
A feel-good musical comedy smash based on the hit 1992 film has audiences jumping. Runs through November 13.
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7:30 p.m.
Taft Theatre?(Downtown)
Starting at $32.50
Guests can audition to go on stage and have the chance to spin a replica of the iconic Wheel and solve the puzzles. Win prizes including $10,000, a trip to Paris, and more.
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8 p.m.
Memorial Hall?(OTR)
Starting at $18
Discover, support, and enjoy Black artists and fans of country, blues, folk, and Americana music.
Friday, October 21
Netflix
Descendants of the enslaved Africans on an illegal ship that arrived in Alabama in 1860 seek justice and healing when the craft’s remains are discovered.
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5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the ancient gods—and imprisoned just as quickly—Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world. This movie features Dwayne Johnson. See the movie at?Cinemark,?AMC,?Springdale de Lux,?Esquire, and?Xscape.
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6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
The Woodward Theatre?(OTR)
$20
DJ set by?Jarobi (A Tribe Called Quest), projections by Black artist?Vince Fraser, and more. Purchase a?UWBA bundle pass?and save $15 on three shows.
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6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Heritage Village Museum?(Sharonville)
Starting at $10
Trick-or-treat through the village meeting ghosts, witches, and a fortune teller along the way. Walk through the haunted woods and enjoy balloon art, games, a creepy critter zoo, face painting, storytelling, and more. Runs Fridays and Saturdays through October 29. Click the link for discounts.
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9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Treehouse Patio Bar?(OTR)
Free Admission
Live R&B music, local brews, and custom-made swings are just a few reasons to check us out!
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9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Esoteric Brewing Company?(Walnut Hills)
Starting at $10
a signature sound n’ atmosphere featuring Live neosoul, afrobeats, hip-hop, and R&B music by guest DJs paired with pitchers of specialty drinks. A true lounge experience!
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Saturday, October 22
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cincinnati Music Hall?(OTR)
Starting at $16.50
Enjoy tastings of the finest coffees, teas, pastries, chocolates, and savory foods from around the world under one roof. Runs through October 23.
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NAACP Office?(Avondale)
Free Admission
Bring your insurance card. Protect yourself.
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10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cincinnati Museum Center?(West End)
Free with museum admission
Monster Mash dance party, costume parade, magic shows, and more.?EBT and SNAP discounts?are available.
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10 a.m. – Noon
Candar Training & Event Center?(Woodlawn)
$50
Learn branding and marketing tips for growing your business from GO(O)D Company Apparel owner Donny Harper.
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11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Washington Park?(OTR)
Free Admission
Enjoy tie-dye art, STEM activities, a beat-making workshop, and more. Runs through October 23.
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Noon – 2 p.m.
DoubleTree Suites?(Blue Ash)
Free Admission
A fun, informative, and FREE credit workshop to EMPOWER you and help you CRUSH your credit goals!
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Noon – 5 p.m.
Mortar Cincinnati?(Downtown)
Free Admission
Winton Woods Drumline, live R&B music by Siri Imani, YOLO Band, DJ Monet, and more.
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12:30 p.m.
Lecture featuring Musicologist?Tammy Kernodle?telling untold stories about the musician and composer Mary Lou Williams.
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1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Burnet Woods Park?(Clifton)
Free Admission
An afternoon of pumpkin carving, games, nature education, exhibits, face painting, a magician, and more.
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3:30 p.m.
Free Admission
Participate in a conversation on equitable training and community support for professional musicians with Black Executive Director?Kick Lee. Stop by the Homemakers bar for a cocktail and live music before the event.
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4 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati?(Madisonville)
Starting at $65
Experience a walk-through villain village experience, character appearances from TCT’s production of Disney’s Descendants: The Musical, a costume contest, pumpkin decorating, a bouncy house, face painting, balloon art, fun games, and a bubble dance party.
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7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Caldwell Nature Preserve?(Carthage)
Starting at $5
A bright moonlit October night to enjoy the jack-o-lanterns and luminaries on the trail. This is a great “date night for adults” or a low-key walk for families. Groups leave every five minutes.
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7 p.m.
Aronoff Center?(Downtown)
Free Admission
Jam out to jazz, hip-hop, rock, and soul music by Burnt Sugar Arkestra and listen to spoken word by Black poet Dawn Crooks.
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9 p.m.
Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge?(Walnut Hills)
Free Admission
Enjoy your favorite easy listening, smooth jazz, and more tunes!
Sunday, October 23
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Findlay Market?(OTR)
Free Admission
Food, children’s scavenger hunt, fall-themed photobooth, and live R&B music from Tracy Walker. Grab a meal from one of the Black-owned restaurants: Afromeals, Chico’s Cheesecakes,?Dat’s Ole School Cookin,?Herban Vegans, and?Makers Bakers Co.
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Noon – 5 p.m.
Cincinnati Zoo?(Clifton)
Starting at $9.50
Boo-In-A-Bag, trick-or-treating, hide-and-seek Fiona, and more.
Free with Zoo Admission, kids 2 & under free.?SNAP cardholders?can receive discount tickets. Runs through October 31.
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2 p.m.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company?(Downtown)
Starting at $14
Inspired by the zombie apocalypse horror film?The Night of the Living Dead. Runs through October 29.
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4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
The Dent Schoolhouse?(Dent)
$10 – $15
Experience what most consider the scariest haunted house in Cincinnati with the lights on. There will not be any actors inside. Kids can grab fun goodies and prizes throughout from friendly ghouls.
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6 p.m.
The Woodward Theatre?(OTR)
Starting at $25
A musical tribute to the Haitian General with music by?Napoleon Maddox?and?Jowee Omicil.
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6 p.m.
Open Box Outlet?(Western Hills)
Free Admission
Bounce houses, best trunk contest, candy, and more.
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6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Freedom Center?(OTR)
Free Admission
Experience self-guided tours and pop-up music performances from the Classical Roots Community Chorus, MUSE Women’s Choir, and more.
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6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Findlay Market?(OTR)
Free Admission
Live jazz music by Tracy Walker & friends. Runs through October 28th.
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7:30 p.m.
Aronoff Center?(Downtown)
Starting at $35
Whodunit? Solve a classic literary mystery full of dramatic plot twists when Detective Hercule Poirot tries to crack the case of a missing train passenger. Last performance!
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8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Mt. Healthy Haunted Hall?(Mt. Healthy)
Starting at $10
Prepare to be spooked by Dracula, Wolfman, Frankenstein, Zombies, and more. Runs through October 29.
Upcoming Events
When:?November 3, 2022
Where:?The Ludlow Garage?(Clifton)
Price:?$25 - $30
See Black Black Joe Lewis and The Honeybears and Cedric Burnside at Ludlow Garage on November 3rd. You do not want to miss them bringing their mastery of blues.
When:?7:30 pm November 15, 2022
Where:?Aronoff Center?(Downtown)
Price:?$25 - $75
Hip-hop meets classical?with the acclaimed band Black Violin, led by classically trained string players Wil B. (viola) and Kev Marcus (violin), who are joined onstage by?DJ SPS and drummer Nat Stokes. The band’s?Give Thanks Holiday Tour?employs playful storytelling, whimsical string melodies, and hard-hitting beats.
When:?November 19, 2022
Where:?The Ludlow Garage?(Clifton)
Price:?$35 - $65
Jazz violinist Damien Escobar will only perform for one night at the Ludlow Garage. You do not want to miss this!
When:?November 26, 2022
Where:?The Ludlow Garage?(Clifton)
Price:?$35 - $45
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Eric Roberson will only perform for one night at the Ludlow Garage
When:?8:30 pm December 2, 2022
Where:?The Ludlow Garage?(Clifton)
Price:?$45 - $75
The American R&B, pop, and gospel singer is set to take the stage to sing Luther Vandross – just in time for the holidays!
When:?8:30 pm December 23, 2022
Where:?The Ludlow Garage?(Clifton)
Price:?$35 - $65
South African singer-songwriter Jonathan Butler and saxophonist Grace Kelly will perform a Christmas jazz special at Ludlow Garage on December 23rd. You do not want to miss this!
When:?8:30 pm February 4, 2023
Where:?The Ludlow Garage?(Clifton)
Price:?$30 - $50
American funk and R&B vocal group, Raydio will be live at Ludlow Garage in Clifton on Saturday, November 19th. You don’t want to miss this!