EVENTS
January Events What’s going on in Ohio this month? Here’s a selection of great community events happening around the state in January. NORTHEAST
SOUTHWEST
JANUARY 8 Cleveland Cavaliers Pride Night Cleveland
JANUARY 14 Hard Candy: Cincinnati with Jasmine Masters Cincinnati
Join the Cleveland Cavaliers for a night of PRIDE and community! Fans and friends are invited to come celebrate pride as the Cavs take on the Indiana Pacers. $10 from each ticket purchased via the link below will be donated to The Nina West Fund. The Nina West Fund helps raise money for local nonprofits benefiting Ohio’s LGBTQ+ community, including places like Kaleidoscope Youth Center, the Ronald McDonald House, Equitas Health, Planned Parenthood, the Family Pride Network and the ACLU. So come out and support a great cause at the Quicken Loans Arena! The game starts at 7 p.m. To find more information or buy your tickets, visit theqarena.com/pridenight.
Daniel Cole presents Hard Candy: Cincinnati with Jasmine Masters at The Cabaret! This 21+ event will be hosted by T Rex (Chicago) and Penny Tration. Jasmine Masters is an internationally known drag superstar, most famous for competing on season 7 of RuPaul’s Drag Race. The meet and greet starts at 8 p.m., with the show starting afterwards at 9 p.m. This is definitely a donot-miss event, so reserve your spot today! Tickets and tables are available for purchase at jasminemcincy.eventbrite.com.
SOUTHEAST JANUARY 19 Hocking Hills Winter Hike Logan This year’s event is Hocking Hills’ 54th annual Winter Hike! The six-mile adventure starts at Old Man’s Cave and goes to Ash Cave, with continuous starts from 9 to 11 a.m. Enjoy the magical winter scenery while exploring your favorite areas around one of Ohio’s most beautiful locations. Food will be served at Cedar Falls (donations appreciated), with a shuttle bus returning hikers back to their parking area. But the fun won’t end with the hike! At 1 p.m., the Logan Hocking High School choir will be performing in the courthouse. Then head to Historic Downtown Logan for the Logan Frozen Festival. The Festival features more than 25 different ice sculptures, ice sculpting demonstrations, ice corn hole, ice photo frame, ice throne, musical entertainment, chainsaw wood sculpting, lots of food and drinks, and much more. Dress for weather; layered clothes and proper footwear is encouraged. Visit explorehockinghills.com/events for more details.
CENTRAL JANUARY 12 Danceville U.S.A. Fifth Anniversary Columbus Danceville U.S.A., a ballroom dance studio located in the Short North Arts District, is celebrating their fifth anniversary with a special star-studded showcase! The evening will include cocktails, hor d’oeuvres, student showcase routines and a threecourse served meal. Danceville’s anniversary will be headlined by performances by World Showdance Champions Andre and Natalie Paramonov. They will also feature a headlining guest performer — internationally famous drag queen Detox! Detox appeared on season 5 and All-Stars season 2 of RuPaul’s Drag Race. The fifth anniversary celebration will take place at The Columbus Athenaeum, located in downtown Columbus. Cocktails begin at 5:30 p.m. with the show beginning promptly at 6 p.m. The event is open to the public and tickets are $200 per person. Check out dancevilleusa.com/shop for tickets and more. 4 | JANUARY 2019
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JANUARY 19 All-Star Winter Brewfest Toledo Hosted by Hensville Toledo at Fifth Third Field, this premier outdoor event is one of the most anticipated winter festivals of the year! This year, the 5th Annual Winter Brewfest is taking place during the CCM/ECHL All-Star Weekend (presented by ProMedica). The All-Star Winter Brewfest is presented by Lexus of Toledo and 104.7 WIOT. The 2019 Brewfest is set to be the biggest ever, showcasing a record-breaking pours from more than 70 national breweries. Brewfest is perfect for everyone from beginners to enthusiasts, offering samples of more than 250 craft beers and ciders. In addition to great beverages, there will be music, food and a souvenir sample cup! The All-Star Winter Brewfest starts at 4 p.m. and lasts until 9 p.m. For a full list of attending breweries and ticket information, visit hensvilletoledo.com/calendar. TRUE Q MAGAZINE
