Sunday January 14

Hello Cincinnati!

I must apologize to you, dear readers. Our internet has been off and on all weekend, leading me to some very last minute newsletter additions and changes.

Some of my upcoming events in the Mark Your Calendar and Sign Up sections appeared last weekend. They’re still very applicable for this week. With my internet constantly crashing on me, they’re going to have to be a repeat for this week. They’re still applicable and on the horizon.

Highlights For This Week:

Monday, Jan. 15: The 2024 King Legacy Celebration will take place at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Enjoy a morning of music, dance, and reflection in celebration of the life and enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tickets required.

Tuesday, Jan. 16: Beetlejuice The Musical opens at the Aronoff Center. This Broadway in Cincinnati musical runs through January 28.

Wednesday, Jan. 17: There’s a Beer and Crumbl Cookie Pairing happening at Taft’s Ale House, 5-8pm. With your ticket, you’ll get a flight of 4 different beers, each perfectly paired with a fresh cookie. Each ticket is good for a one hour time slot. This is a self-guided pairing. Upon entering, you’ll be handed your pairing worksheet, brews and cookies. Dive in with friends to discover your favorites and take as little or a much times as you want exploring and comparing flavors. Ticket required.

Thursday, Jan. 18: It’s Board Game Night at Hi-Wire Brewing, 7-11:30pm. Join in for an evening of FREE game night fun. They've got an amazing selection including Cards Against Humanity, Yahtzee, Connect Four, Lord of the Rings Trivial Pursuit, and many more!

Mark Your Calendar:

The 9th Annual Chocolate in the Chapel takes place on February 4. Held in the historic Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum’s Norman Chapel, businesses will showcase their sweet treats and offer samples. Visitors will also be able to take a mini walking tour of the Norman Chapel led by Spring Grove's expert Docents.  The tour begins at 2:00pm.

The next installment of “See the Story Book Club”, a collab between the Cincinnati Art Museum and Cincinnati Public Library, is happening on Saturday, January 20, 11:30am-1pm. See the Story combines authors’ works from around the world (both fiction and non-fiction) with artwork on view in the museum’s galleries. Participants meet in the library to discuss the book of the month then take a tour of related artworks. This month’s book is “Black Cloud Rising” by David Wright Falade.

Find more January events over on our website!

Sign Up:

Maple in the Moonlight is happening at Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve on February 16, 7-9pm. For an unparalleled date night or an exciting evening out with friends, kick off the maple season in the park after dark at this program just for adults! Hike the Pin Oak Trail, then settle in by a cozy fire and experience the journey of bringing maple syrup to your table. Make a maple syrup-inspired project to take home while enjoying maple tastings and local music. Tickets required.

Lots of Maple Sugaring events are happening this month and next and most/all require advance registration. See our list here.

Cincinnati Museum Center hosts “Off the Rails": Science of Love Edition” on February 8, 7-10pm. This 21 and up after hours event will explore the chemistry behind great chemistry. Off the Rails After Hours combines your childhood nostalgia with a cash bar and sprinkle of A Night at the Museum.

Deals and Discounts:

Visit Chicken Salad Chick next Thursday, January 18 and you will receive one FREE SCOOP of Classic Carol on them! A free scoop will be gifted to every guest who comes into the restaurant for takeout, dine-in, and drive-thru, or added to every online and delivery order.

Cincinnati Zoo’s Penguin Days start on Monday, January 8. Enjoy discounted admission to the Cincinnati Zoo through March 8. This is the last year for the penguin parades so be sure to get out there to see it (parades happen Saturdays and Sundays at 11am - must be below 50 degrees for the penguins to parade). See zoo site for full details.

Date Night Idea:

Be thinking ahead about Valentine’s Day (and Galentine’s Day)! Lots of these events require registration or tickets…

Things to Do Next Weekend:

I update our list of things to do for the weekend on Mondays.

Here’s the full list of weekend events: Best Things to Do This Weekend

Highlights for next weekend include:

• The Travel Sports and Boat Show

• Greater Cincinnati Remodeling Expo

• Secret Life of Stars at Wolff Planetarium

• Madcap Puppets present The Wizard of Oz

• and more!

Photo of the Week:

I spent the weekend at a conference in Indianapolis. We were lucky enough to get to tour and eat at the old Coca-Cola bottling plant. It’s a site to see and reminds me very much of our own Carew Tower, Hilton Hotel, and Union Terminal. Be sure to go see the Bottleworks District if you’re ever in Indy.

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