ART ENDING SOON: Cut the Bias, ArtWorks V2 Gallery, 901 E. McMillan Ave., Walnut Hills. Runs Oct. 29-Dec. 18. artworkscincinnati.org.
SHOPPING: Cannabis Health Fair & Holidaze Gift Market, 5 p.m., Big Ash Brewing, 5230 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township. CBD retailers, live interviews and panel discussions, shop cannabis-inspired gifts, gourmet pizza, cannabis-themed food menu and more. eventbrite.com.
COMEDY: Go Bananas Pro-Am, 7:30 p.m., Go Bananas Comedy Club, 8410 Market Place Lane, Montgomery. $5. 513-873-7233; gobananascomedy.com.
HOLIDAY: Train Days, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, Heritage Village Museum, 11500 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. Watch model trains chug through villages, around mountains and through tunnels with these large model train displays inside an actual historic railway station and Hayner House. At least 10 trains will be operating, including N, HO, O and S scale model trains. Runs Dec. 15-17 and Dec. 22-23. $3, free for ages 4-under. heritagevillagecincinnati.org.
MUSIC: LeAnn Rimes, Taft Theatre.
THEATER: Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some), Cincinnati Shakespeare Co., 1195 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs through Dec. 26. cincyshakes.com.
THEATER: Cinderella, Ensemble Theatre, 1127 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine. What do you get when you combine a nearsighted bookworm heroine, two fabulously self-absorbed stepsisters, one devilishly diva stepmother, along with a self-empowering Well-Wisher? A fun spin on the classic fairy tale that demonstrates being smart is true beauty! Runs Dec. 1-30. ensemblecincinnati.org.
COMEDY: Dave Waite, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place Lane, Montgomery. Joe Kelley opens. Ages 18-up, ages 21-up Saturday. $10-$15. 513-873-7233; gobananascomedy.com.
DANCE OPENING: Cincinnati Ballet: The Nutcracker, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs Dec. 16-26. Performances also on Tuesday and Wednesday Dec. 21-22. No performance Christmas day. cballet.org.
FILM: Movie Night on the Levee, 7-9 p.m., Newport on the Levee, One Levee Way, Newport. Dec. 16: The Santa Clause. Dec. 23: The Polar Express. Free.
FOOD: Culinary Residency, 5 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, The Baker’s Table, 1004 Monmouth St., Newport. Chef Jordan Anthony-Brown from The Aperture and Chris O’Hearn from Parcel Wines collaborate. Six course dinner $100; optional wine pairing $55. Reservations: bakerstablenewport.com.
HOLIDAY: Pierce Township Tree Lighting, 7-8 p.m., Locust Corner Park. Caroling, music by West Clermont Quintet, coffee and hot chocolate provided by Biggby Coffee. Bring homemade decoration for tree (no glass).
MUSIC: Christmas With No Promises, 7:30 p.m., Community of the Good Shepherd, 8815 E. Kemper Road, Montgomery. 60-minute set by Cincinnati-based professional a cappella ensemble. Free.
MUSIC: Jon McLaughlin, Ludlow Garage.
MUSIC: Island Christmas Party, 7-10 p.m., The Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Ave., Mount Lookout. White Christmas meets Bob Marley. Tickets sold by table size. $20 per person. eventbrite.com.
MUSIC: Bershy’s Big HoliGAY Bash, 6:30 p.m., Lil’s Bagels, 308 Greenup St., Covington. Bershy presents originals and holiday caroling classics with a queer “Carol” twist. $10. eventbrite.com.
THEATER OPENING: Scrooge, 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown. Runs Dec. 16-19. cincyticket.com.
COMEDY: Michael Yo, Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. Runs Dec. 17-18. Ages 21-up. liberty.funnybone.com.
MUSIC: 98 Degrees, Hard Rock Casino.
MUSIC: Over the Rhine, Memorial Hall. Runs Dec. 17-19.
MUSIC: Morgan James, Taft Theatre Ballroom.
MUSIC: A Very Motherfolk Christmas, Bogart’s. With Sylmar.
MUSIC: Elves on Elder, 5-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs weekends Dec. 17: Josh Strange. Dec. 18: Hemp & Harmonies Holiday Edition. Free.
THEATER: Sister’s Christmas Catechism, 7:30 p.m., Aronoff Center for the Arts, Jarson-Kaplan Theater, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. From the author of Late Nite Catechism, it’s “CSI: Bethlehem” in this holiday mystery extravaganza. cincinnatiarts.org.
THEATER: Ugly Sweater Murder Mystery, 7 p.m., Mecklenburg Gardens, 302 E. University Ave., Corryville. Space is limited. RSVP: eventbrite.com.
BARS: Official Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl, 2-9 p.m., The Banks, Freedom Way, Downtown. Includes holiday-themed drinks, ugly sweater contest, up to half-off drinks, DJ and more. Venues include Tin Roof, Fishbowl, Galla Park, AC Upper Deck, Jefferson Social and more. $15-$30. eventbrite.com.
BARS: The Cold Moon Masquerade: Snedronningen (The Snow Queen), 8 p.m., Liberty Exhibition Hall, 3938 Spring Grove Ave., Northside. Themed, costumed nightclub. This month’s theme: Express Yourself. DJs, live performances, tarot card readings, reiki massage, gallery art, full bar drinks and more. $10-$40. eventbrite.com.
CHARITY: Blue Christmas, 7-11 p.m., Band of Helping Hands, 3831 Decoursey Ave., Covington. Featuring G. Miles and the KY Cuzins. Free entry with toy donation; otherwise $10. COVID vaccination card or negative test required for entry.
CRAFT SHOW: Craft Show, VFW Post 7570, 9160 Lawrenceburg Road, Harrison.
FAMILY/FILM: Christmas Movie Night, 11 a.m.-midnight, Marianne Theater, 522 Fifth Ave., Dayton. Free. Register: eventbrite.com.
HOLIDAY/RECREATION: Egg Nog Jog, 10 a.m., Longworth’s, 1108 St. Gregory St., Mount Adams. Scenic, challenging course begins at Jerome and St. Gregory streets and winds through the neighborhood and Eden Park, offering spectacular views of the city. A portion of proceeds benefit local food pantry. mtadamscincy.org.
HOLIDAY: Christmas in Loveland, 4-8 p.m., Historic Downtown Loveland. Carriage rides, live nativity, vendors, Santa, Christmas train, holiday puppet show, holiday specials and treats at local businesses. facebook.com/lmrchamberalliance.org.
HOLIDAY: Holiday Teas, 2:45 and 3:15 p.m., Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Downtown. Festive afternoon tea with assortment of sweets, homemade scones, savory bites and petit fours alongside a selection of Churchill’s tea. Harpist provides music. $50, $25 ages 13-under. taftmuseum.org.
MUSIC: Anderson East, Bogart’s.
MUSIC: Squirrel Nut Zippers, Ludlow Garage.
MUSIC: Phil Vassar & Sister Hazel, Hard Rock Casino.
MUSIC: Afroman: Merry Spliff-Mas, Riverfront Live. With See You in the Funnies, Matt Waters & the Recipe.
MUSIC: Brent Smith & Zach Myers (of Shinedown), Andrew J. Brady Icon Music Center. With J.R. Moore and Zack Mack.
MUSIC: Christmas With No Promises, 7:30 p.m., The Carnegie, 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington. Featuring the Nancy James Trio. Full-length show with two sets. $25. 859-957-1940; thecarnegie.com.
MUSIC: Lessons and Carols Concert, 7 p.m., Christ Church Cathedral, 318 E. Fourth St., Downtown. Local singer-songwriters offer readings and carols in a variety of styles. Free.
SHOPPING: Snow on the Vine Holiday Sampling, noon-4 p.m., Harmony Hill Winery, 2534 Swings Corner, Point Isabel Road, Bethel. Shop winery wines and wine-themed accessories, order gift baskets and more. 513-734-3548.
THEATER: Queen City Vaudevillians Holiday Hijinks Show, 7 p.m., Falcon Theater, 636 Monmouth St., Newport. Fast-paced family entertainment. $20-$25. eventbrite.com.
HOLIDAY: Luminaria, 6 p.m., Mount Adams. Neighborhood comes aglow with soft lights of thousands of luminaries. Santa parade at 6 p.m. starts at Monk Statue. mtadamscincy.org.
MUSIC: Christmas with the Cunninghams, 2 p.m., Fitton Center, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton. Join Hamilton’s own stars of the NBC show “The Voice: Season 21” and very special guests for a unique holiday event. $10. 513-863-8873 ext. 110; fittoncenter.org.
MUSIC: A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, 4:30 p.m., Christ Church Cathedral, 318 E. Fourth St., Downtown. Free.
THEATER: A Hallmark Christmas Murder Mystery Dinner, 7 p.m., Woodburn Brewing, 2800 Woodburn Ave., Walnut Hills. $35. eventbrite.com.
