Friends,
On behalf of the City of Cincinnati, I am thrilled to welcome you! We are honored to host you in our great city, and I can’t wait for you to learn all about what makes us special.
You’re going to have a wonderful stay as you get to know our 52 diverse, vibrant, and walkable neighborhoods. Each community in our city is home to distinct and rich cultures, business centers, and personalities – but together, they make up one unified and proud Cincinnati. From downtown to College Hill, from the West Side to the East Side, you will find stunning architecture, exciting entertainment opportunities, and energetic residents ready to welcome you. We love our home, and we can’t wait to show you why.
Key Magazine Cincinnati is a great resource for learning about all the amazing attractions we have to offer in the area. With top-rated museums, theaters, parks, and restaurants – and one of the highest ranked zoos in the nation – there is something for everyone in the Queen City.
We are honored to welcome thousands of visitors among our guests each year, and we know your decision to visit will not leave you disappointed. Thank you for coming to Cincinnati, and we’re excited to see you back here soon.
Sincerely,
Aftab Pureval Mayor, City of Cincinnati
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Prominently situated in Smale Riverfront Park adjacent to The Banks, the Moerlein Lager House offers a guest experience unlike any other - riverfront views, a working microbrewery producing a full line of craft brews, signature cocktails, and delectable fare from their chef driven scratch kitchen offering a wide selection of menu items for everyone taste.
The Moerlein Lager House celebrates Cincinnati’s grand brewing heritage, while growing a new generation of craft beer lovers that enjoy the time-tested traditions of matching freshly brewed beer with freshly made food. Since its opening along Cincinnati’s riverfront, the Moerlein Lager House has established itself as America’s World-Class Brewpub featuring outdoor beer gardens, wide inspiring decks, and views of the Ohio River, Smale Riverfront Park, the hills of Kentucky, Great American Ballpark, Paycor Stadium, and the Cincinnati skyline.
With freshly brewed Christian Moerlein beer on-site and signature cocktails, you’ll be sure to find the perfect drink to pair with one of their delectable dishes. Moerlein Lager House is the place for craft beer lovers to taste new and interesting brews and enjoy some of Cincinnati’s traditional favorites.
The Moerlein Lager House offers Saturday and Sunday weekend brunch from 10am2pm. Mimosa flights and Bloody Mary’s are a weekend favorite, and they make some of the best. From breakfast burritos, traditional eggs benedict, to chicken and waffles Moerlein Lager House has you covered. Its Moer Stack biscuit and poached eggs with short rib and spicy jalapeño cheese is a house specialty. There’s also the Moerlein Lager House Brewery Tour, Brunch and a flight of delicious beers every Saturday at 11am.
Looking for that Summer Concert Series with big-time local bands and a great summer vibe? Check out Rockin’ the Roebling….the free Thursday Summer Concert Series on the Schmidlapp event lawn & concert stage in Smale Riverfront Park at the Moerlein Lager House, adjacent to Great American Ballpark and The Banks.
Every Thursday starting May 18th thru August 31st from 6pm - 10pm with DJ from 6-7pm and Bands starting at 7pm. Food and beverages are available throughout the venue.
ARONOFF CENTER FOR THE ARTS
650 Walnut Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Madagascar the Musical: 5/11
Kinky Boots: 5/12-5/20
John Mellencamp Live and In Person: 5/12-5/13
Moulin Rouge! The Musical!: 5/17-6/4
BOGART’S
2621 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH 45219
513-872-8801
Father John Misty: 5/3
Silverstein: Misery Made Me: 5/5
Emo Nite 18+: 5/6
Pouya: 5/7
Wage War: 5/9
Sullivan King: 5/10
Knuckle Puck and Real Friends: 5/11
The Dolly Party 18+: 5/12
The Plot in You: 5/13
Larry’s Market Run: 5/15
Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls and the Interrupters: 5/19
Pink Droyd: 5/20
An Evening of Music & Comedy with Creed Bratton from The Office: 5/21
Cooper Allen: 5/25
Big Bubble Rave 18+: 5/26
Ella Mai: 5/27
Harry Mack: 5/30
CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM Reservations ONLY
953 Eden Park Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-721-ARTS (2787)
Georgia O’Keeffe: Photographer: 2/3-5/7
Roberto Lugo: Hi-Def Archives: 3/17-9/24
CINCINNATI MUSEUM CENTER
1301 Western Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45203
513-287-7000
Bricktionary: The Ultimate LEGO
A-Z: opens 3/18
CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE IN THE PARK
962 Mt. Adams Circle
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-421-3888 (Box Office)
August Wilson’s Seven Guitars: 5/2-5/14
Origin Story: 5/20-5/31
CINCINNATI
SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
719 Race Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-381-2273
Trouble in Mind: 5/12-6/3
CINCINNATI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
1241 Elm Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
General Information: 513-6211919 or Box Office: 513-3813300
Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony: 5/5-5/7
An American in Paris: 5/12-5/13
CINCINNATI ZOO
3400 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45220
513-281-4700
Zoo Babies: 5/1-5/31
CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER
44 E. 6th St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-345-8400
Ecologies of Elsewhere: 2/10-8/6
Through Her Eyes: Mama
Representation Project: 5/1-6/18
Luis Camnitzer: Monuments to Unknown Heroes: 5/1-8/27
Robert O’Neal: Open to All: 5/110/7
Expressions by Cincinnati Asian
ART BEYOND BOUNDARIES
1410 Main Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-421-8726
Summer Love: Heart Strings: 5/6-6/16
American Artists: 5/17-6/18
ENSEMBLE THEATRE
CINCINNATI
1127 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-421-3555
Maytag Virgin: 5/27-6/18
GO BANANAS COMEDY CLUB
8410 Market Place Lane
Cincinnati, OH 45242
513-984-9288
Sam Jay: 5/4-5/6
Dwight Simmons: 5/11-5/14
Caleb Synan: 5/18-5/21
Jay Larson: 5/25-5/28
HEBREW UNION COLLEGE: SKIRBALL MUSEUM
3101 Clifton Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45220
513-221-1875
Frank Stella: Had Gadya: now until 7/2
HERITAGE BANK CENTER
100 Broadway
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-421-4111
Straight Jokes No Chaser: 5/20
HOLLYWOOD CASINO
777 Hollywood Blvd.
Lawrenceburg, Indiana 47025 888-274-6797
WFC 154: 5/20
Rodney Carrington: 5/26
KROHN CONSERVATORY
1501 Eden Park Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-421-4086
Butterflies of the Meadow: now to 6/18
MUSIC HALL
1241 Elm St. Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-621-2787 (ARTS)
Power to Pursue: 5/5
Bricks & Beer: Cincinnati Music Hall History and Hops: 5/11
Mums, Mom, and Music Hall: Outdoor Building
Tour of Cincinnati Music Hall: 5/13
NANCY AND DAVID WOLF HOLOCAUST & HUMANITY CENTER
1301 Western Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45203
513-487-3055
Weekly Holocaust Speaker Series via Zoom every Wednesday at 11:00am: https://www.holocaustandhumanity.org/speaker-series/
A Conversation with Cheryl Hecht, Daughter of a Holocaust Survivor: 5/7
NEWPORT AQUARIUM
1 Aquarium Way Newport, KY 41071
Shark Summer: 5/26-9/10
RIVERBEND MUSIC CENTER
6295 Kellogg Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45230 (513) 232-6220
Billy Idol: 5/6
Brit Floyd: 5/12
Dave Matthews Band: 5/27
TAFT MUSEUM OF ART
316 Pike St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-241-0343
Memories & Inspiration: The Kerry and C. Betty
Davis Collection of African American Art: 2/4-5/14
Universal Magnetic: New Works by Terence
Hammonds: 2/16-6/4
TAFT THEATER
317 E. 5th St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-232-6220
Druski: 5/4
Sam Morril: 5/5
Chris D’Elia: 5/7
Tom Papa: 5/12
An Evening with Natalie Merchant: 5/14
The Wood Brothers: 5/16
David Cross: 5/18
Miranda Sings: 5/19
Demetri Martin: 5/20
25th Annual Flying Pig Marathon
Downtown Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 5/5
Run for the Roses on the Levee
Newport on the Levee
1 Levee Way
Newport, KY 5/6
19th Annual Cincy-Cinco
Fountain Square
520 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH 5/6-5/7
Geo Fair
Sharonville Convention Center
11355 Chester Road
Cincinnati, OH 5/6-5/7
The Appalachian Festival
Coney Island
6201 Kellogg Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 5/6-5/14
Psychic Medium John Edward
Sharonville Convention Center 11355 Chester Road
Cincinnati, OH 5/10
Taste of Cincinnati
Downtown Cincinnati
Fifth Street
Cincinnati, OH 5/27-5/29
Kurtzman Plastic Surgery is here to help you reach your goal: A better you for 2023! Summer will be upon us before you know it. Get your body “ bathing suit-ready” with Lawrence Kurtzman, MD, FACS, voted “TOP DOC 2023” again by Cincinnati Magazine.
Kurtzman Plastic Surgery offers procedures that can help you put your best face (and legs, midsection or bust line) forward into summer. Dr. Lawrence Kurtzman is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience. He provides top-notch care in a comfortable, private, positive environment. As a solo practitioner, Dr. Kurtzman is available for his patients 24/7. He offers personalized care for every patient. Procedures are performed in office or surgery center, which is far more pleasant and personal than a hospital – and provides a smoother and quicker ‘in and out’ for patients.
When seeking a plastic surgeon, it’s important to find a physician qualified to perform the procedure you’re interested in. When it comes to treatments for the face – like Botox, Juvéderm, Voluma, and Sculptra, Dr. Kurtzman is a national trainer. You can be sure you have the most up-to-date, skillful and most effective procedure possible. Eyelid tuck…skin resurfacing…labiaplasty…these services, and many others, are available at Kurtzman Plastic Surgery. It’s the perfect time of year to consider a breast augmentation, tummy tuck, or a facelift – you’ll look toned, tight, and totally ready for summer.
Dr. Lawrence Kurtzman, board –certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery – it does make a difference, NEVER SETTLE!
For men and women…Also offering MiraDryTM for excessive sweating, and NeoGraftTM for hair thinning and loss
Designers:
Art Beyond Boundaries Gallery will showcase our upcoming summer theme exhibition, ‘SUMMER LOVE: HEART STRINGS.’ ABB will display a variety of paintings, sculptures, photography, and other media by talented, local, and regional artists with disabilities. Opening reception will be Saturday, May 6, 2023, 5 pm - 7 pm. Wine & Hor’dourves will be served.
Art Beyond Boundaries provides a professional, mainstream fine arts exhibition venue for artists with disabilities, located at 1410 Main Street in the historic Over-the-Rhine arts district. With your support, we can continue providing a gallery, workshops, programs, and services for our artists and people with disabilities. For more information, “friend” or “follow” the gallery on Facebook, Instagram, and/or contact the gallery.
Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) is hosting the world premiere of the new exhibition clicked to life by the creativity and talent of Ryan “Brickman” McNaught, star of LEGO® Masters Australia. The exhibition is now open.
Featuring more than 150 custom-built LEGO® models, Bricktionary is filled with the most mind-boggling creations. From leaping orcas that tower overhead to Saturn V rockets that stretch from floor to ceiling, the exhibition pushes the limits of what’s possible with LEGO® bricks.
“We’re excited to host the world premiere of this incredible exhibition that showcases not just what’s possible with LEGO®, but that anything is possible with LEGO®,” said Elizabeth Pierce, president and CEO of Cincinnati Museum Center. “Through the mastery of The Brickman and his team, Bricktionary demonstrates the endless versatility, ageless allure and STEM applications of LEGO®; anything is possible by anyone when you’re building with
LEGO® bricks.”
Bricktionary is more than a stunning gallery of masterpieces by the southern hemisphere’s only LEGO® Certified Professional; Bricktionary is about you! If you can dream it, you can build it. The exhibition encourages amateur and expert builders alike to get involved through interactive build zones. In Bricktionary: The ultimate LEGO® A-Z, LEGO® becomes the building bricks of imagination.
Build a LEGO® brick model to survive an earthquake and test it against the Bricktionary earthquake machine. How long can your build last? You can also help build a giant LEGO® mosaic or a spaceship to take us to Mars. You can even build animals to add to the giant LEGO® brick garden.
A fun-filled journey for families, kids and adults, Bricktionary: The ultimate LEGO® A-Z is now open for a limited time at Cincinnati Museum Center. Tickets and additional information are available at cincymuseum.org/bricktionary.
GRANDVIEW TAVERN
2220 Grandview Dr. Fort Mitchell, KY 41017
859-341-8439
One of Northern Kentucky’s premier food and beverage entertainment business. Established in 2007 and still going strong. Over a decade of research and development has forged a casual upscale concept, second to none.
HOFBRAUHAUS
200 E. 3rd. St., Newport, KY 41071
859-491-7200
The first authentic Hofbräuhaus in America, modeled after the legendary 400+ year-old Hofbräuhaus in Munich, Germany! Guests are now able to enjoy many of the traditions from Germany that have made Hofbräuhaus famous. From the traditionally decorated rooms in the building to the beer that is brewed on-site, and of
course the excellent German fare.
POMPILIO’S
600 Washington Ave., Newport, KY 41071
859-581-3065
Pompilio’s has been serving the tri-state area home-cooked Italian meals for 80 consecutive years!
RIVERFRONT PIZZA
617 W. 3rd St.
Covington, KY 41011
859-261-4800
Whether you’re craving carry out pizza, pasta, chicken parmesan with spaghetti, a fresh salad, or a hoagie, Riverfront Pizza offers gourmet Italian food that will satisfy your appetite.
THE PARK POUR
4815 Cooper Road
Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
513-376-7247
Great coffee, light bites, cocktails and exciting wines. A comfortably familiar spot for conversation with friends, work meetups or grabbing a bottle of wine on your way home.
BROWN DOG CAFE
1000 Summit Place
Blue Ash, OH 45242
513-794-1610
Chef Shawn and his culinary team proudly present an ever-changing, eclectic menu featuring sustainable Hawaiian fish, steaks, and more.
THE ORIGINAL MONTGOMERY INN
9440 Montgomery Rd.
Montgomery, OH 45242
513-791-3482
Cincinnati’s famous rib joint!
MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY
7875 Montgomery Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45236
Reservations: (513) 794-0670
Carryout: (513) 794-0676
Banquets: (513) 794-0672
Stop by Maggiano’s at Kenwood Towne Centre for season-fresh Italian food in Cincinnati, prepared by Chef Karl Lenz and inspired by Nonna’s traditional recipes.
CAFE ALMA
6111 Montgomery Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45213
513-620-8526
Our mission at Café Alma is to encourage the habit of healthy eating, living a well-balanced lifestyle and spreading the knowledge we have about the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet.
CHICKEN ON THE RUN
7255 Ohio Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45236
513-791-6577
Low-key haunt for burgers, sloppy joes & other hearty American eats, plus craft beer & sports on TV.
RED FEATHER KITCHEN
3200 Madison Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45209
513-407-3631
A contemporary American farm to table restaurant located in the Oakley neighborhood of Greater Cincinnati. Offering an upscale casual dining experience with an emphasis on classic culinary techniques and slow, careful preparations. Enjoy forty wines by the glass, 200+ by the bottle, house made craft cocktails and a comprehensive list of micro-brewed beers.
THE TURF CLUB
4618 Eastern Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45226
513-533-4222
A quirky joint doling out beers and jumbo burgers with adventurous toppings in a neon-lit room.
HIGH GRAIN BREWING CO.
6860 Plainfield Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45236
513-791-7000
A brewery with a scratch kitchen making sustainable choices from the onset of each project. We love beer and believe beer is best with a good meal with locally sourced food.
115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-421-2337
Prominently situated in the dynamic Smale Riverfront Park, the Moerlein Lager House offers a guest experience unlike any other - a working microbrewery producing a full line of Moerlein craft brews and delectable fare reminiscent of foods served in the city’s celebrated 19th century beer gardens.
940 Pavilion St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-381-6112
Mexican inspired sports bar in historic Mt Adams!
COPPER AND FLAME
1115 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-381-0484
An experiential drinkery in the heart of Over-theRhine. Industrial-chic taproom with brick walls serving hearty comfort food plates & self-serve draft beer.
925 Riverside Dr. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
513-721-7427
Cincinnati’s famous rib joint!
1420 Sycamore St.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
513-721-6200
Chic venue presenting contemporary Italian cuisine in a warm space with exposed-brick walls.
580 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-579-0720
Known for its USDA Prime Steaks, exquisite cuisine, extensive wine selectionand outstanding service.
STREET CITY
On 6th Street Between Main & Walnut
580 Walnut Street
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
513-873-7529
Street City Pub offers urban gourmet fare, live music, a street-side patio, and all-day happy hour.
SLOANE BOUTIQUE
1216 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-579-8111
LANE & KATE
1417 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-381-1122
LULU’S BOUTIQUE
6145 Bridgetown Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45248
513-574-0839
ADC FINE ART
1013 York St.
Cincinnati, OH 45214
513-723-1222
APPOINTMENTS
441 Vine St. #20
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-421-7430
CINCY SHIRTS
1435 Main St.
Cincinnati, OH
513-510-5774
2709 Observatory Ave.
Cincinnati, OH
513-832-2125
295 W. Loveland Ave.
Loveland, OH 45140 513-340-4373
Grand Antique Mall
9701 Reading Road
Cincinnati, OH
513-554-1919
Wooden Nickel Antiques
1410 Central Pkwy
Cincinnati, OH
513-241-2985
Ferguson’s Antique Mall
4939 Glenway Ave
Cincinnati, OH
513-921-1111
Covered Bridge Antique Mall
7508 Hamilton Ave
Cincinnati, OH
513- 521-5739
Bromwell’s
117 West Fourth Street
Cincinnati, OH
513-621-0620
EDDIE LANE’S DIAMOND SHOWROOM
9301 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242
513-793-4111
UPPER EDEN
1120 St. Gregory St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-421-1120
JACOB JAMES
3446 Edwards Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45208
513-376-6288
The Antiques Warehouse
Camp Washington
Cincinnati, OH 513-319-5405
Design Smith Gallery
1342 Main St.
Cincinnati, OH 513- 403-2382
English Traditions Inc.
2041 Madison Rd. Cincinnati, OH 513-321-4730
I’Ohio Valley Antique Mall
7285 Dixie Highway (Rte. 4)
Fairfield, OH 513-874-7855
Riverside Centre Antique Mall
3742 Kellogg Ave. Cincinnati, OH 513-321-1430
