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Experience an indoor forest of beautifully decorated trees while kicking off the holiday season. Fairfield Community Arts Center, 5-7 p.m. Free. fairfield-city.org JONAS20: GREETINGS FROM CINCINNATI Every chapter of the Jonas Brothers’ 20-year journey will be highlighted—seam- lessly blending early hits with solo projects such as Nick Jonas & the Administra- tion and DNCE and brand- new tracks from their latest album Greetings FromYour Hometown. Heritage Bank Center, 7:30-10:30 p.m. $63+. heritagebankcenter.com KENNY BABYFACE EDMONDS Grammy-award winning singer, songwriter and pro- ducer Babyface is taking to the stage for one night only. 21+. Hard Rock Cincinnati Ballroom, 8 p.m. See web- site for ticket pricing details. casino.hardrock.com LIGHTS UP 2025 Kick off the holiday season with a festive night with the family including a parade (5:30 p.m.), tree lighting and
of surfing, cruising, dancing and dreaming for all ages. Fairfield Community Arts Center, 8-10 p.m. $36+. fairfield-city.org STRANGELOVE- THE DEPECHE MODE EXPERIENCE With Special Guest: Electric Duke (tribute to Bowie).Taft Theatre, 7:30 p.m. $44+. tafttheatre.org SAT 22 7TH ANNUAL PARADE OF LIGHTS Celebrate the holiday season with the 7th annual Fairfield Parade of Lights!The parade steps off at 6 p.m. from Waterworks Park and ends at Village Green Park. A Holiday Shop, performances and activities start at 5 p.m. at Village Green Park and the Fairfield Community Arts Center. Green Park, 5-7 p.m. Free. fairfield-city.org ANIMAL FEEDING DAY The animal ambassadors are ready for theirThanksgiving meal—watch them enjoy their feast. Sharon Woods, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. greatparks.org Featuring tunes by Alicia Keys, Childish Gambino, Prince and more, grab tickets now to discover the music of Neo-Soul and Hip-Hop Fa- vorites under the gentle glow of candlelight. Performed by StringSource String Quartet. National Underground Rail- road Freedom Center, 3:45-5 p.m. $24.72+ feverup.com CINCINNATI BEARCATS COLLEGE FOOTBALL VS. BYU COUGARS FOOTBALL Nippert Stadium, timeTBD, see website for ticket pricing details. gobearcats.com CANDLELIGHT: NEO-SOUL FAVORITES
Park, 7 p.m., production runs through December 28. $35+. cincyplay.com CINCINNATI’S NIGHTS OF LIGHTS This dazzling drive-thru experience showcases an illuminating 2 million lights set to beloved classic holiday tunes! Clermont County Fairgrounds, 5-10 p.m., open through January 3, 2026. $33 per car / $54 per vehicle car- rying 9 or more passengers. queencitylightshow.com HOOPS CLASSIC This heated basketball rivalry will feature the University of Cincinnati Bearcats taking on University of Louisville Car- dinals. Heritage Bank Center, 8:30 p.m. $45+. heritagebankcenter.com LOUIS CONDUCTS PETRUSHKA Jennifer Higdon creates a sonic journey through a sacred space, CSO principals dazzle with Mozart and car- nival-like energy abounds in Petrushka. Cincinnati Music Hall, November 21 and 22, 7:30 p.m. $15+. cincinnatisymphony.org PUBLIC BABYTOURS Visit the Cincinnati Art Mu- seum for a 40-minute gallery lead tour focusing on touch- able textures. Cincinnati Art Museum, 2 or 3 p.m. Free. cincinnatiartmuseum.org SAIL ON:THE SOUNDS OFTHE BEACH BOYS Performing all of the classic hits, plus some treasures from the brilliant extended catalog, Sail On faithfully recreates the timeless songs
Girls ages 8-14 can build outdoor skills, confidence and a love for the natural world during this recurring program. Miami Whitewater Forest, 5-7 p.m. $10, registra- tion required. greatparks.org THU 20 PNC FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS In addition to admiring the beauty of 5 million LED lights, visitors can find the 5 Fiona fairies in Fairyland, take in a blacklight puppet show, marvel at the spec- tacular Wild Lights on Swan Lake, or snack at one of the seasonal concessions. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 4-9 p.m., event runs through January 4, 2026- closedThanksgiving, Christ- mas Eve and Christmas Day. Free for members, $15+ general admission. cincinnatizoo.org Celebrate Fall with some sea- sonal art-making. Contempo- rary Arts Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free for members, $5 per non-member child. contemporaryartscenter.org FRI 21 A CHRISTMAS CAROL Be sure to catch this be- loved holiday story featur- ing greedy curmudgeon Scrooge as he is visited by three spirits who show him the errors of his ways. Cincinnati Playhouse in the THURSDAY ART PLAY
so much more. Liberty Center; 3-7 p.m. Free. liberty-center.com
LIGHT UPTHE LEVEE Spend an entire day at the Levee enjoying live music, shopping, entertainment and activities for families.The evening will be capped off with a Santa sighting, tree lighting ceremony (7 p.m.) and Rozzi fireworks spectac- ular. Newport on the Levee, 3-9 p.m. Free. newportonthelevee.com SERVATII CINCINNATI CHRISTKINDLMARKT Transport to a quaint Ger- man-style Christmas festi- val featuring food, drinks, vendors and entertainment. Igloo rental available and be sure to take a spin around Carol Anne’s Carousel, too! Moerlein Lager House, noon-
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