Cincinnati Family—December 2024

10 Tuesday Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the Holiday-loving Whos. Procter & Gamble Hall, 7 p.m., show runs through Decem- ber 15. $35+. cincinnatiarts.org/ events/detail/the-grinch 11 Wednesday Signs & Songs: Holiday Edition Enjoy the sounds of the season with the flair of swing! Ameri- can Sign Museum, 7-9 p.m. $20 general public, $10 ASM mem- bers. americansignmuseum.org/ event/signs-songs-holiday-edi- tion Discover the music of Christmas Carols on Strings at Memorial Hall OTR under the gentle glow of candlelight. Memorial Hall OTR, 6-7:15 p.m. $25. eventvesta.com/events Thursday Art Play: Holiday Gifts Young ones can participate in some unique art-making projects 12 Thursday Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings during this creative playtime at the CAC. Contemporary Arts Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m. $5 per non-member child, free for fami- lies with a valid SNAP or EBT card. contemporaryartscenter.org Woodland Wonders This holiday tradition features the artwork of renowned Ameri- can artist and illustrator, Charley Harper. Cincinnati Nature Center, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., select days through January 5. $10 adults, $6 children 4-12, free for members and children 3 years old and younger. cincynature.org/things-to-do 13 Friday Calico Children’s Theatre Presents- The Nutcracker Clara needs a little help from The Nutcracker to keep the Sugar Plum Fairy from spoiling their holiday festival. Madcap twists this classic story into a fantasti- cally funny tale, filled with giant puppets, comical characters, and

Adath Israel Congregation, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. adath-israel.org Cincinnati Civic Orchestra Holiday Concert Enjoy a full, 60 piece orchestra as a continuing tradition or for the very first time. This family-friend- ly holiday concert gets families up close to a full orchestra- with songs they know and love. The Grove Event Center, 4-6 p.m. Free. theartsconnect.us/178/ Cincinnati-Civic-Orchestra-Holi- day-Concert Derek Hough Dance For The Holidays With jingle bells and sleigh bells, holiday carols and cheer, Hough’s latest dance spectacu- lar is a show stopping event for the whole family. The Andrew J Brady Music Center, 8 p.m. $39.50-799. bradymusiccenter.com Mason Symphony Orchestra presents Christmas in Mason Festival Concert A Holiday Extravaganza featuring Cincinnati favorite, Javier Ortiz, bass/baritone. Enjoy Mason Cho- rale, Hallelujah Ringers and back by popular demand, cloggers from Studio for Dance and a Hol- iday Sing-a-long! Manor House, 5-8 p.m. $15. masonsymphonyorchestra.org Second Sunday Showtime: CSO Holiday Concert A small ensemble of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra musicians share the joys of music and pro- vide an opportunity to connect with the Orchestra for the first time or the thousandth time with a selection of holiday tunes. Clif- ton Cultural Arts Center, 2-3 p.m. Free. cliftonculturalarts.org/ccac- events/second-sunday-show- time-cso-holiday-concert 9 Monday Jazz at the MEMO presents Christmas with the Rat Pack, featuring Old Green Eyes Come enjoy the holiday classics of Frank, Dean, and Sammy in the swingin’ style of a Cincinnati crooner. Memorial Hall OTR, 7 p.m. $8 + $4 processing fee. memorialhallotr.com/upcom- ing-events

audience participation. UC Cler- mont College, 10:30-11:20 a.m. $4-6 ucclermont.edu/calico David Choate’s Hot Chocolate Returning for its fourth year, this year’s performances include several surprises audiences are sure to love, while still providing the same great storytelling and wonder that families have grown to love. Come see why this show has quickly become one of Cin- cinnati’s most cherished holiday traditions. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 8 p.m. $35. cincinnatiarts. org/events/detail/david-cho- ates-hot-chocolate

Bottle Buddies Create a holiday themed doll–out of a bottle! A Bottle Buddy will be a wonderful decoration and a memento of great memories. Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 10 a.m.-noon. $5-40. cliftoncultur- alarts.jumbula.com/2024/Family- WorkshopHolidayBottleBuddies The Zoo Gourmet Food is a huge part of celebrating holidays! Through games, a hike around the Zoo and with the help of animal ambassadors, learn about why different animals eat different foods, and how the Zoo manages its many menus. Cin- cinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 10 a.m.-noon. $20-25. cincinnati- zoo.org/education/day-programs 15 Sunday Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and Then Some!) What begins as another annual production of A Christmas Carol, soon devolves into a slightly irreverent (but undeniably ador- ing) look at “Beloved Holiday Classics” including pop culture favorites like It’s a Wonderful Life, The Grinch, Rudolph, Char- lie Brown and more! Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, 7:30 p.m., show runs through Decem- ber 29. $14-76. cincyshakes.com Laser Taylor Swift Picture Taylor’s hits synced with stunning laser displays in an im- mersive environment. This is the ultimate Taylor Swift experience, and it’s a must-see for fans of all

14 Saturday Cincinnati Bearcats v. Xavier Musketeers Men’s Basketball

It is the Crosstown Shootout! Fifth Third Arena at Shoemaker Center, see website for time and cost updates. gobearcats.com or goxavier.com Cincinnati Men’s Chorus: Holidays On Holiday Discover musical and cultural traditions from around the world. Amidst an eclectic variety of tunes from almost every continent, the Cincinnati Men’s Chorus will also be singing iconic classics families are sure to know and love. Memorial Hall OTR, 2 p.m., December 12 or 15. $10-35. memorialhallotr.com/upcom- ing-events Family Workshop: Holiday

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