Monday, Dec. 20
HOLIDAY: Christmas at the Junction, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-8 p.m. Sunday, Entertrainment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester. Runs Nov. 16-Jan. 1. Closed Dec. 25. 513-898-8000; entertrainmentjunction.com.
HOLIDAY: Live Nativity, 1-7 p.m. daily, St. Francis Seraph, 1615 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine. Live nativity in the courtyard next to the church. See displays of nativity sets from around the world, a Dickens village, Santa Claus collection, Christmas trees and more Friday-Sunday through Dec. 31 by entering front door of church. Free.
RECREATION: Skiing and Snow Boarding, noon-9:30 p.m. daily, Perfect North Slopes, 19074 Perfect Lane, Lawrenceburg. 22 trails, two terrain parks, large beginner area, and one of the largest tubing areas in the country. Lessons, equipment rental, concessions and ski lodge. Snow tubing park opening day TBA. perfectnorth.com.
RECREATION: Winter Wonderland Ice Rink, Todd Creech Park, 305 W. Tate St., Lawrenceburg. Protective roof over rink, fire pit, indoor restrooms and skate distribution. Daily through Jan. 9. $8 ages 13-up, $6 ages 12-under. downtownlawrenceburg.com.
RECREATION: Ice Skating at Fifty West, noon-9:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sunday, 7605 Wooster Pike, Columbia Township. Includes skate rental and one hour of skating time. $10. fiftywestbrew.com.
RECREATION: Ice Rink at Summit Park, noon-2 p.m., 3-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. daily, closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash. No reservations needed, first come, first served. Rink status line: 513-745-6259; summitparkblueash.com.
RECREATION: Ice Skating and Bumper Cars, Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. myfountainsquare.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.
Tuesday, Dec. 21
THEATER: A Very Electric Christmas, 5 and 8 p.m., Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Follow the story of a young bird named Max and his family, who begin their journey south for the winter. Max is blown off course and has adventures at the North Pole. $14-$32. memorialhallotr.com.
MUSIC: Christmas With No Promises, 7:30 p.m., St. Columban Parish, 894 Oakland Road, Loveland. 60-minute program. Free.
MUSIC: A Ceremony of Carols, 12:10 p.m., Christ Church Cathedral, 318 E. Fourth St., Downtown.
MUSIC: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Taft Theatre.
ENDING SOON: Elf the Musical, Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., West Price Hill. Through Dec. 26. No shows Dec. 24-25.
Wednesday, Dec. 22
BARS: Beer & Cheer Ugly Christmas Sweater Party, 5 p.m., MadTree Brewing, 3301 Madison Road, Oakley. Competition for ugliest sweater. Giveaways, games, vibes. Celebrating Black millennials in Cincinnati. Free. eventbrite.com.
COMEDY: Pro-Am Night, 7:30 p.m., Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place Lane, Montgomery. Show is rated R. Ages 18-up. $5. 513-873-7233; gobananascomedy.com.
ENDING SOON: 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. Runs Dec. 15-17 and Dec. 22-23. $3, free for ages 4-under. heritagevillagecincinnati.org.
HOLIDAY: Santa Paws, 6-9 p.m., West Side Brewing, 3044 Harrison Ave., Westwood. Bring your good dog to the brewery for photos with Santa.
HOLIDAY: Blitzen Cookie & Cocktail Walk, 6-10 p.m., The Windamere, 2 S. Main St., Middletown. Check in at the Windamere, then walk to different shops, eateries and establishments for cookies. Each "cookie stop" will have a specialty cocktail available for purchase. Games, souvenirs and more. $18. eventbrite.com.
MUSIC: Christmas With No Promises, 7:30 p.m., Warsaw Federal Incline Theatre, 801 Matson Place, Price Hill. Featuring the Pamela Mallory Trio. Full-length show with two sets. $25. 513-241-6550; cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.
Thursday, Dec. 23
COMEDY: Dennis Piper & Friends, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday. Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place Lane, Montgomery. Ages 18-up. $10-$15. 513-873-7233; gobananascomedy.com.
FILM: Movie Night on the Levee, 7-9 p.m., Newport on the Levee, One Levee Way. Dec. 23: The Polar Express. Free.
MUSIC: Maddie Poppe, Ludlow Garage.
MUSIC: Merry Monkmas Brass Duo, 6-9 p.m., Humble Monk Brewing, 1641 Blue Rock St., Northside. Free.
MUSIC: Inhailer presents: Mockery with Pout, MOTR Pub.
MUSIC: Heavy Hinges Xmas Eve Eve, 9 p.m., Rebel Mettle Brewery, 412 Central Ave., Downtown.
MUSIC: Straight No Chaser, Taft Theatre.
RECREATION: Perry Puzzler's Sorcerous Puzzle Crawl, 5-8 p.m., Queen City Radio, 222 W. Twelfth St., Over-the-Rhine. Solve puzzles, win prizes. Rolling start means teams can arrive anytime between 5-7 p.m. $10. eventbrite.com.
Friday, Dec. 24
BARS: Christmas Eve at Somm, 4-7:30 p.m., Somm Wine Bar, 3105 Price Ave., Price Hill. Reservations: 513-244-5843; sommwinebarcincinnati.com.
MUSIC: Christmas Eve Jazz, 4 p.m.-1 a.m., Nostalgia Wine Bar, 1432 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine. Music by Sound the Alarm featuring Ric Sexton starts at 9 p.m. nostalgiaotr.com.
Saturday, Dec. 25
Merry Christmas!
BARS: Christmas Day at The Stretch, 8 p.m., The Stretch, 191 E. Freedom Way, Downtown.
COMEDY: Christmas Night with Ran Barnaclo, 8 p.m., Go Bananas, 8410 Market Place Lane, Montgomery. Caitlin Cook opens. Ages 18-up. $5. gobananascomedy.com.
MUSIC: Ghana Naija 2021, 9:30 p.m., Cove 51, 11473 Chester Road, Sharonville. Hottest DJs celebrate Afrobeats music. $15-$20.
Sunday, December 26
COMEDY: Back in Town Comedy Show, 7:30 p.m., Chameleon, 4114 Hamilton Ave., Northside. Featuring Chris Siemer, Spyder Jones, Andrew Rudick, Leah Rudick, Spark Tabor, Kylie Dills and more. $10.
RECREATION: Bud Light Tailgate Zone at The Banks, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Freedom Way between Main and Walnut streets. Pregame party with live music, Bud Bar, jersey makeover and more. Free admission.
SPORTS: Boxing Day EPL Soccer, 7:30 a.m., Molly Malone's Irish Pub, 112 E. Fourth St., Covington. The day after Christmas, in Ireland, St. Stephens Day, and in England, Boxing Day, has long been associated with watching soccer the pub. See all the games. Brunch menu until 1 p.m. mollymalonesirishpub.com.
SPORTS: Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens, 1 p.m., Paul Brown Stadium, One Paul Brown Way, Downtown.
ENDING SOON: Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and Then Some), Cincinnati Shakespeare Co., 1195 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. What begins as another annual production of A Christmas Carol, soon devolves into a slightly irreverent look at all of our favorite “Beloved Holiday Classics” including pop culture favorites like It’s a Wonderful Life, Rudolph, Charlie Brown and more! Add in topical references that always keep this annual tradition fresh and fun as we send up everything from Dickens to Dr. Seuss for 90+ minutes of high octane jollity and frivolity. Note: This show is not recommended for anyone young enough to believe in Santa Claus. Face masks are required, and you just show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for entry. Runs Nov. 19-Dec. 26. cincyshakes.com.
Looking ahead
FESTIVALS: Cold Nights & Warm Spirits, Feb. 25, Ault Park, 5090 Observatory Circle, Mount Lookout. Each ticket includes 7 1-ounce tastings from more than 40 American, Canadian, Irish and Scotch whiskies. Make-your-own-cocktail bar returns, plus fire pits, cigar patio and more. $40.
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