Pray the predicted snow won’t keep you at home because there are so many fun things to do in Greater Cincinnati this weekend. With events running the gamut from themed dinners and birding walks to some hemp and (tasteful) nudity, you won’t want to be stuck at home.
If you’re looking for even more to do every day of the week, visit the CityBeat events calendar, which is free to use if you have something planned that you’d like to advertise to CityBeat readers.
Fire & Ice
Friday, Jan. 23 and Saturday, Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Moerlein Lager House
Moerlein Lager House is kicking off the return of its annual Fire & Ice themed dinner series this weekend, starting off with the “Origin Trade Goods – Sauces & Spices Curated Dinner” with chef Tom Hull Friday and an Italian dinner and wine tasting night with Revel Urban Winery on Saturday. Read more about the dinner series here.
SchwabFest 2026
Friday, Jan. 23 and Saturday, Jan. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Madison Live! (734 Madison Ave., Covington)
Enjoy a slew of bands spanning genres from metal and rock to punk and hip-hop. Friday will feature bands FivebyFive, Lazy Ass Destroyer, Daywalker, Weather Head and The Human Tragedy, while Saturday you can catch Too Hot For Leather, The Eternal Now, Matt St. George, Asayda and Dust By Monday.
Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony
Friday, Jan. 23 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. at Cincinnati Music Hall (1241 Elm St.)
This innovative multimedia experience will feature the legendary Dolly Parton on screen as she leads audiences on an audio and visual journey through her songs, life and stories. The show will also host guest vocalists and musicians selected by Parton, plus Cincinnati Pops, as they play her hit songs, including “Jolene,” “I Will Always Love You” and “Coat of Many Colors,” as well as Parton’s favorites and selections from her upcoming Broadway musical. Note: Parton does not appear live in-person.
Winter Bird Walk
Saturday, Jan. 24 from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Cincinnati Nature Center (4949 Tealtown Road, Milford)
Join Cincinnati Nature Center on a casual walk and birding adventure. Beginner birders are welcome and binoculars are encouraged, but please note this event is designed for adults.
Adventure Crew’s Outdoor Gear Sale
Saturday, Jan. 24 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at MadTree Brewing (3301 Madison Road, Oakley)
Adventure Crew, a local nonprofit, is raising funds to support its mission to connect city teens with nature. At the annual Outdoor Gear Sale, you can shop for everything from outdoor apparel and camping equipment to bikes, kayaks and more, all for a good cause. Read more about the sale here.
Just the Haze New Year Market
Saturday, Jan. 24 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom (1727 Logan St., Over-the-Rhine)
Get your new year off to a good start with a special market that blends shopping, wellness and mindful indulgence. Just the Haze New Year Market will feature local entrepreneurs, including some of Samuel Adams’ “Brewing the American Dream” program partners like Wendigo Tea, Modern Water, Paktli and Buttercat Dairy. If you’re participating in Dry January, Samuel Adams will have its Just the Haze and Gold Rush non-alcoholic beers available for purchase. Also, be sure to visit each vendor with your Mindful Start punchcard to be entered to win a $50 gift card to the taproom and a copy of Samuel Adams’ Our American Dream Cookbook, which features recipes from small businesses across the country, including four Cincinnati businesses.
Art to Ink: Love Letters
Saturday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. at Outsiders by Roebling (301 Sixth Ave., Dayton, Ky.)
This workshop blends art with creative writing as you view three works from the Cincinnati Art Museum and then create a short piece of writing based off a guided prompt. The workshop is free, but you are asked to RSVP.
Hemp Fest
Saturday, Jan. 24 from 1-4 p.m. at Urban Artifact (1660 Blue Rock St., Northside)
This 21+ event is inviting guests to experience Dry January in a new way. Hemp Fest will feature samples of the best in hemp-infused seltzers, sodas and botanical elixirs, helping you enjoy the buzz and good times, but with a clear head.
Maple After Hours
Saturday, Jan. 24 from 4-6:30 p.m. at the Cincinnati Nature Center (4949 Tealtown Road)
Experience maple season in a whole new way at the Cincinnati Nature Center. Guests will enjoy a maple cocktail, a small maple light bite and a short maple-related interpretive talk. Most of the event will be in the sugarhouse, but there may be some outdoor time as well.
Cin City Burlesque
Saturday, Jan. 24 at 8 p.m. at Bogart’s (2621 Short Vine St., Corryville)
Head to Bogart’s this weekend, where you can enjoy one of Cincinnati’s most beloved burlesque troupes. Cin City says you can expect a night of music, dancing and drag, as well as new solos, group acts and even some special guests.