Things to do this week: Nov. 28-Dec. 4
Monday, Nov. 28
CHARITY: Toyz N Da Neighborhood Toy Drive is accepting donations through Dec. 15. Productoftheproject.org/donations.
RECREATION: Skiing and Snowboarding, daily, Perfect North Slopes, 19074 Perfect Lane, Lawrenceburg. perfectnorth.com.
Tuesday, Nov. 29
ART: The Works of Daryl Urig, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Museum of Spiritual Art & Fine Art Gallery, 318 S. River St., Franklin. Runs through Dec. 30. soulandfineartgallery.com.
ART: Candace Black: Accoutrements, Weston Art Gallery, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. Exhibition features series of body extensions subjected to pressures illustrated through afflictions and protective barriers such as fire and silver mirroring. Runs Nov. 18-Jan. 15. Free.
ART: Steven Thurston: Lost in Translation, Deception and Desire, Weston Art Gallery, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. Artist explores notions of authenticity and translation through ongoing series of iconic porcelain busts depicting the founding fathers of the United States, examining translational misunderstanding and conflicting mythologies surrounding the subjects. Runs Nov. 18-Jan. 15. Free.
ART: Mary Jo Bole: Family White Elephants, Weston Art Gallery, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. Artist explores her family's industrial history and the lineage of women who preserved it. Her experiences are filtered through counter-culture and the punk scene from her youth and Lake Erie. Runs Nov. 18-Jan. 15. Free.
MUSEUM: Natural World, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Explores collaboration between artists John Edmonds and David Hartt, and poet/scholar Jason Allen-Paisant. Runs Sept. 30-Jan. 15. cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
MUSEUM: Beyond Bollywood, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Through more than 100 artworks drawn from US museums and private collections, you can explore the representation of dance in the arts from South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Himalayan region from the 1st to the 21st centuries. Runs Nov. 11-Feb. 5. cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
MUSIC: Music Live at Lunch: Vincenzo G. Volpe and Michael Delfin, 12:10 p.m., Christ Church Cathedral, 318 E. Fourth St., Downtown. Free.
MUSIC: Christmas with the Celts, Memorial Hall.
RECREATION: FIFA World Cup Watch Party: US Men's National Team vs Iran, 2 p.m., Molly Malone's Irish Pub, 112 E. Fourth St., Covington. mollymalonesirishpub.com/covington.
RECREATION: FIFA World Cup Watch Party: US Men's National Team vs Iran, 2 p.m., The Banks, Downtown.
Wednesday, Nov. 30
COMEDY: Emma Willmann, Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. One night only. liberty.funnybone.com.
HOLIDAY OPENING: 19th Century Holiday Guided Tour, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Heritage Village Museum, 11500 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. See glimpses of the earliest Christmases of Cincinnati, the impact of the Civil War on celebrations, and the new traditions introduced by Queen Victoria. Runs Nov. 30-Dec. 3 and Dec. 7-9. $10 per person. heritagevillagecincinnati.org.
MUSEUM: Craft and Camera: The Art of Nancy Ford Cones, Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Downtown. Runs Oct. 1-Jan. 15. $15, $10 seniors and children. Admission is free every Sunday. taftmuseum.org.
MUSEUM: Free As They Want To Be: Artists Committed to Memory, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 E. Freedom Way, Downtown. Runs Sept. 30-March 5. Included with admission. $15, $10.50 ages 3-12. freedomcenter.org.
SHOPPING: Fort Thomas Holiday Market, 3-7 p.m., Mess Hall, Tower Park, 801 Cochran Ave., Fort Thomas. Artists, crafters and more. Runs Wednesdays Nov. 30-Dec. 14.
THEATER OPENING: The Dancing Princesses, Ensemble Theatre, 1127 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine. This family-friendly musical is suitable for all ages. Special relaxed (sensory-friendly) performances at 7 p.m. Nov. 18-19 and 2 p.m. Nov. 26. Runs Nov. 30-Dec. 30. ensemblecincinnati.org.
Thursday, Dec. 1
COMEDY: Mike Cronin, Go Bananas Comedy Club, 8410 Market Place Lane, Montgomery. Runs Dec. 1-4. gobananascomedy.com.
DANCE: Hip Hop Nutcracker, Taft Theatre. Touring production features hip-hop pioneer Kurtis Blow. tafttheatre.org.
EXPO: After Hours Bridal Show, 6-9:30 p.m., Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton. Free, but registration required. Eventbrite.com.
FILM: Dinosaurs of Antarctica, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. Dinosaurs have never been cooler. See these prehistoric beasts in action in this new Omnimax film. Runs Oct. 14-Jan. 15. $9.50, $7.50 ages 3-12. cincymuseum.org.
HOLIDAY OPENING: Light in the Forest, 5:30-9 p.m., Rowe Woods, Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford. Runs Dec. 1-Jan. 1. Closed Dec. 24-25. $12, $7 ages 3-17. cincynature.org.
HOLIDAY: Holiday Junction, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. Cincinnati’s beloved holiday tradition, the Duke Energy Holiday Trains, returns to the Museum Center. Santa awaits at the Public Landing just outside of Holiday Junction. $10, or $5 with the purchase of any other museum experience. Cincymuseum.org.
HOLIDAY: Christkindlmarkt, 4-10 p.m. Thursday, 4-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Schmidlapp Lawn adjacent to Moerlein Lager House, 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. cincinnatichristkindlmarkt.com.
MUSEUM: Dinosaurs of Antarctica, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. Dinosaurs have never been cooler. This new exhibition uncovers never-before-seen dinosaur fossils buried beneath the snow and ice and dials back the hands of time to 200 million years ago, when Antarctica was a lush woodland teeming with prehistoric beasts. Runs Oct. 14-Jan. 15. Included with museum admission. $16.50, $12.50 ages 3-12. cincymuseum.org.
MUSIC: Island Christmas Holiday, 7 p.m., The Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Ave., Mount Lookout. "White Christmas" meets Bob Marley in this fun soca party sing-along with original Christmas songs. theredmoor.com.
SHOPPING: Fair Trade Marketplace, 4-9 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Agner Hall, Dearborn County Fairgrounds, 351 E. Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg. Free admission. facebook.com/InternationalFairTrade.
THEATER OPENING: A Christmas Carol, Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., West Price Hill. Musical version of the classic Charles Dickens tale. Runs Dec. 1-23. $31, $28 seniors and students. 513-241-6550. cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.
THEATER OPENING: Next to Normal, Footlighters at Stained Glass Theater, 802 York St., Newport. This play is an unflinching look at a suburban family struggling with the effects of mental illness. Runs Dec. 1-18. footlighters.org.
THEATER: The Nutcracker, Thursday-Sunday, School for Creative and Performing Arts, 108 W. Central Parkway, Over-the-Rhine. Presented by SCPA Dance Dept. Runs Dec. 1-4. scpa.cps-k12.org.
THEATER ENDING: Little Women, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, 1195 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs Nov. 11-Dec. 3. cincyshakes.com.
Friday, Dec. 2
ART: Holiday ArtWalk, 6-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Essex Studios, 2511 Essex Place, Walnut Hills. More than 100 artists open their studios to the public. Guest artists display work in hallways. Live music, food truck, special poetry reading by Saad Ghosn. Free admission and parking. 513-476-2170; essexstudioscincinnati.com/artwalk.
ART/CHARITY: Panorama of Cincinnati Art XXXVII, 5-8 p.m., Cincinnati Art Galleries, 225 E. Sixth St., Downtown. Benefits Cincinnati Art Club Art Restoration Fund. $100 per person. Exhibition opens to public on Dec. 3 and runs through Dec. 31.
CHARITY: Friends Holiday Fete, 5-8 p.m., Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Tour A Celestial Holiday exhibit, enjoy dinner by the bite, open bar and more. Benefits Friends of Music Hall. $100.
COMEDY: Godfrey, Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. Runs Dec. 2-4. liberty.funnybone.com.
COMEDY: Michael Turner, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, MOTR Pub Basement, 1345 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. Ages 21-up. $25 per night. Motrpub.com.
DANCE: Mutual Dance Theatre: Rojo and Nightcap, 7:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday, Mutual Arts Center, 8222 Monon Ave., Hartwell. Runs Dec. 2-10. $25. Cincinnatiarts.org.
FESTIVAL: RedsFest, 3-10:30 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown. $25 single day, $20 ages 12-under both days, $15 ages 12-under single day. reds.com.
FESTIVAL: Dark Charge Winter Block Party, Friday-Saturday, Braxton Brewing Co., 25 W. Seventh St., Covington. Limited edition beer releases, live music and more. VIP $175 both days, $90 single day. darkchargeday.com.
HOLIDAY: Cirque Dreams Holidaze, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m., 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday, Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. Broadway-style production with an infusion of contemporary circus arts. Runs Dec. 2-4. Cincinnatiarts.org.
HOLIDAY: The Christmas Casino, Rising Star Casino Resort, 777 Rising Star Drive, Rising Sun. Runs through Jan.2. thechristmascasino.com.
HOLIDAY: Reading Holiday Walk, 6:30-9 p.m., Reading Bridal District, Reading Road and Benson St., Reading. Stroll along the street and enjoy decorated storefronts, photos with Santa, s'more station, scavenger hunt, carolers, face painting and more.
HOLIDAY: Christkindlmarkt, 5-9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Butler County Fairgrounds, 1715 Fairgrove Ave., Hamilton. Santa visits Saturday from 2-4 p.m. and there’s a kinderfest area for kids. $1 admission, free ages 12-under. Free parking.
HOLIDAY: Pickers and Grinners Christmas Market, 4-9 p.m., Second St., Maysville. Coincides with Twilight Christmas Parade. Market features live music, handmade arts and crafts, baked goods and food vendors. Parade starts at 6:30 p.m.
HOLIDAY: Yuletide Village, 5-10 p.m. Friday, 3-10 p.m. Saturday, Renaissance Park, Harveysburg. Runs Nov. 25-Dec. 17. yuletidevillage.com.
MUSIC: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra: Gershwin & The Planets, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. cincinnatisymphony.org.
MUSIC: Chris Comer Trio, 9 p.m., Hearth Lounge, 125 W. Fourth St., Downtown.
MUSIC: Ryan Adams, Andrew J. Brady Music Center.
MUSIC: Granger Smith, MegaCorp Pavilion. Featuring Earl Dibbles Jr.
MUSIC: Ruben Studdard sings Luther, Ludlow Garage.
MUSIC: The Steel Woods, Madison Live.
SHOPPING: Mustard Seed Market, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Clermont County Fairgrounds, 1000 Locust St., Owensville. $10.
SPORTS: Cyclones vs Walleye, 7:30 p.m., Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Downtown. Superman Night. cycloneshockey.com.
SPORTS: Holiday Havoc, 8 p.m., 20th Century Theater, 3021 Madison Road, Oakley. Cincinnati wrestling championship featuring KC Navarro vs Cody Hall, Jake Crist vs Savion, Infared vs GKFam, and 4-way elimination tables match. $15, $10 advance. the20thcenturytheater.com.
THEATER OPENING: Sanders Family Christmas, The Drama Workshop, 3716 Glenmore Ave., Cheviot. Heartwarming sequel to the bluegrass gospel musical Smoke on the Mountain. Enjoy hilarious and touching stories and songs. Runs Dec. 2-18. 513-598-8303; thedramaworkshop.org.
THEATER OPENING: C.S. Lewis on Stage: Further Up & Further In, Friday-Sunday, Aronoff Center for the Arts. When C.S. Lewis came to faith in 1931, it wasn’t obvious he would become the most influential Christian writer of the 20th century. How did that happen? This theatrical event, starring award-winning actor Max McLean, tells the story. Runs Dec. 2-4. cincinnatiarts.org.
THEATER OPENING: Peter & the Starcatcher, Northern Kentucky University School of the Arts, Highland Heights. Runs Dec. 2-11. nku.edu.
Saturday, Dec. 3
ART: Panorama of Cincinnati Art XXXVII, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Cincinnati Art Galleries, 225 E. Sixth St., Downtown. Runs Dec. 3-31. Cincyart.com.
ART: Open House Warming, noon-4 p.m., Manifest Drawing Center, 3464 Central Parkway, Clifton. Free.
COMEDY: Helltown Comedy Showcase, 7:30 p.m., The Comet, 4579 Hamilton Ave., Northside. Weekly showcase of local and professional comedians. This week's headliner: Dan Alten. Free. bombsawaycomedy.com.
CRAFT SHOW: Campbell County Band Boosters Craft & Vendor Show, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Campbell County High School, 909 Camel Crossing, Alexandria. facebook.com.
CRAFT SHOW: Batavia Holiday Maker’s Market, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Nakama Studio, 600 Kilgore Ave., Batavia. Variety of local businesses visit. Food trucks, kid crafts and activities and more. $3 admission. Nakamastudio.org/marketinfo.
CRAFT SHOW: Little Britain Art Fair, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Little Britain Carriage House, 5307 Idlewild Road, Burlington. Indoor art fair includes painting, photography, pottery, jewelry and more. Light refreshments for sale in cafe.
CRAFT SHOW: Ohio Holiday Market, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Clifton Community Center, 320 McAlpin Ave., Clifton. Shopping, music, door prizes. Ugly sweater contest at 2 p.m. Meet Santa 1-3 p.m. ohioholidaymarket.eventbrite.com.
CRAFT SHOW: Holiday Pottery Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Clifton Recreation Center, 320 McAlpin Ave., Clifton. Handmade pottery from local artists. Marty's Waffle Truck visits.
CRAFT SHOW: Small Business Holiday Shopping Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Willow Event Center, 7881 Colerain Ave., Colerain Township. Shop dozens of small businesses with unique gifts.
CRAFT SHOW: Market Bleu Winter Quarter Show, 6-10 p.m., Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown Artisans and artists showcase and sell products. Free admission.
CRAFT SHOW: Showcase of Arts, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, The Barn at Woman's Art Club of Cincinnati, 6980 Cambridge Ave., Mariemont. Features knits and woven items, jewelry, pottery, paintings, baked goods, soaps, woodwork, glass and more by local artisans. Fresh wreaths, food truck. Free admission.
CRAFT SHOW: Holiday Beers & Cheers Market, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sonder Brewing, 8584 Duke Blvd., Mason. Shopping and experience stations. Free admission. Eventbrite.com.
CRAFT SHOW: Winter Market, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs weekends Nov. 25-Dec. 18.
CRAFT SHOW: St. John Christmas Craft Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 9080 Cincinnati Dayton Road, West Chester. Shop 100 unique crafters in three buildings. Lunch is available, as well as a bakery booth and raffle.
CRAFT SHOW: Cookie Sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Joseph, 25 E. Harrison Ave., North Bend. Ladies Society of St. Joseph Church host sale in hospitality room in lower level of church. Handmade ornaments and craft items. Homemade cookies and candy. $8 per pound. Free parking and admission.
CRAFT SHOW: Blue Ash Holiday Craft Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Blue Ash Recreation Center, 4433 Cooper Road, Blue Ash.
HOLIDAY: Frontier Christmas, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Old Washington Historic District, Maysville. Handmade arts and craft vendors line the streets of Old Washington, and local shops and museums will be open with holiday activities for all ages.
HOLIDAY: Victorian Christmas Home Tour & Tea, 1-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Historic East Row Neighborhood, Newport. Visit 8 distinct homes decorated for the holidays. See inside newly renovated homes, including one still under renovation, and enjoy outdoor lighting displays. Tea service seatings are all sold out. Runs Dec. 3-4. $25, $20 advance. eastrow.org.
HOLIDAY: Lebanon Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade and Festival, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Historic Downtown Lebanon. Parade hours are 1 and 7 p.m., Santa hours are 10:30 a.m.-noon and 4-6 p.m. lebanonchamber.org.
HOLIDAY: Santa's 5K Fun Run, 1 p.m., Independence Fire Station, Delaware Crossing, Independence. Participants receive a race T-shirt, mask and Santa hat. Prizes. Part of Independence Christmas Walk. $25. runsignup.com.
HOLIDAY: Independence Christmas Walk, 1-9 p.m., Independence. Santa visits from 1-3 p.m. at the Kenton County Courthouse. From 4-9 p.m. a craft fair is at the courthouse. Tree lighting takes place at 5:15 p.m. on courthouse lawn, followed by lighted Christmas parade and old fashioned walk from Independence Christian Church to the Independence Senior and Community Center. Free. 41051.com.
HOLIDAY: Family Day: Holiday Fun, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., American Sign Museum, 1330 Monmouth St., Camp Washington. Create your own wrapping paper, see puppet show, meet Santa, live music and more. Included with museum admission.
HOLIDAY; Christmas at the Homestead, 1-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Christian Waldschmidt Homestead Museum, 7567 Glendale Milford Road, Camp Dennison. Sponsored by the Ohio Society Daughters of the American Revolution.
HOLIDAY: Christmas Tree Lighting Festival, 4-8 p.m., 116 N. Karl Brown Way, Loveland. Ring in the holiday season with family activities, holiday market, live entertainment and holiday treats. Free.
MUSIC: Trampled by Turtles, Andrew J. Brady Music Center.
MUSIC: Hyryder, Riverfront Live.
MUSIC: Cincinnati Men's Chorus: Family, 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Memorial Hall. Collecting personal care and clothing items for Lighthouse Youth Services. $25, $20 advance. memorialhallotr.com.
MUSIC: Cat Country 94.1 presents 2022 Homegrown Concert, Madison Theater. With Derek Alan Band, Ryan Alfred.
RECREATION: Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl, 2-9 p.m., On the Rhine Eatery, 100 E. Court St., Downtown. Start at On the Rhine and visit six other OTR bars. $15-$21. Eventbrite.com.
THEATER ENDING: Betrayal, Falcon Theatre, 636 Monmouth St., Newport. Runs Nov. 18-Dec. 3. $28, $15 students with valid ID. Falcontheater.net.
Sunday, Dec. 4
CHARITY: Sip & Slay Drag Brunch, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Northern Row Brewery, 111 W. McMicken Ave., Over-the-Rhine. Benefits Living With Change. $65-up. Eventbrire.com.
CRAFT SHOW: Chanukah Bazaar, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Adath Israel Synagogue, 3201 E. Galbraith Road, Amberley Village. Shop local artists and food vendors for your Chanukah needs.
CRAFT SHOW: Ultimate Holiday Craft Expo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Hilton Cincinnati Airport, 7373 Turfway Road, Florence. Free parking and admission.
CRAFT SHOW: Ludlow Flea & Craft Fair, 11 a.m., Bircus Brewing Co., 322 Elm St., Ludlow.
CRAFT SHOW: Holiday Market, 3-7 p.m., The Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Ave., Mount Lookout.
HOLIDAY: Lunch with Santa, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., The Grove Event Center, 9158 Winton Road, Springfield Township. $18 per child ages 2-up, $8 adults.
HOLIDAY: Cincinnati Civic Orchestra Holiday Concert, 4-6 p.m., The Grove Event Center, 9158 Winton Road, Springfield Township. Free.
HOLIDAY: An Elegant Victorian Family Christmas, 3-7 p.m., Promont House, 906 Main St., Milford. milfordhistory.net.
HOLIDAY: German Village Christmas Walk, noon-5 p.m., German Village, N. Second St., Hamilton. Enjoy holiday decorations, horse-drawn carriage rides, tour historic homes and businesses, live music, crafters and visit from Santa. Free. Gettothebc.com.
MUSIC: Foxing, Madison Live. With Shinra Knives.
MUSIC: Westwood First Concert Series, 2:30 p.m., Westwood First Presbyterian Church, 3011 Harrison Ave., Westwood. Dec. 4: James Bunte Trio with Emily Jordan. Free, 513-661-6846. Ext. 101. Wfpc.org.
MUSIC: Westside Community Band: It’s the Holiday Season, 2 p.m., Mount St. Joseph University Auditorium, 5701 Delhi Road, Delhi Township. Benefits Nate’s Toy Box. Free. Bring new, unwrapped toy. 513-328-4853; westsidecommunityband.org.
RECREATION: Pregame Festivities, 1-4:30 p.m., The Banks, E. Freedom Way, Downtown.
SPORTS: Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs, Paycor Stadium.
THEATER ENDING: The Lion, Warsaw Federal Incline Theater, 801 Matson Place, East Price Hill. Runs Nov. 12-Dec. 4. 513-421-3888; cincyplay.com.
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This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Things to do in Cincinnati this week: Nov. 28-Dec. 4
