It might be cold outside, but these January events are sure to warm your spirits, whether you’re bundled up walking through thousands of lights or indoors dancing to your favorite tunes.
Winter Nights and River Lights has been lighting up the skies all through the holiday season, and your final chance to see the brightness on the Purple People Bridge is January 7. You’ll be enthralled by the projected lighting, seasonal music, and scenic views of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Also closing on January 5 is the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden’s Festival of Lights. Come early and say hi to the animals, then stay to see the dazzling light displays the zoo has to offer.
On selected dates through January, Beatles fans can “get back” to Beatlemania with All You Need Is Love, a Beatles tribute concert. Bring your mop-tops and your love beads to the Anderson Theater at Cincinnati Memorial Hall starting January 17, where you can sing along through the early classics like I Wanna Hold Your Hand to later hits like Yesterday.
Winter is a perfect time to go see a show. The award-winning musical Les Misérables is playing at the Aronoff Center for the Arts this month. The complex characters and memorable songs make this show a dream either with a loved one or on your own, so go “hear the people sing” from January 16 to 19. If you’re looking for something more mysterious, the Cincinnati Mystery Dinner Theater is an interactive show that happens while you enjoy a full-plated dinner.
For you outdoor-loving people, MadTree Brewing is hosting Adventure Crew’s annual gear sale from 10am to 1:30pm on January 25. Bring your gently used paddle craft, bikes, and outdoor apparel to sell, or shop the deals for new-to-you gear for your 2025 outdoor adventures. There’s no fee for sellers, but advanced registration is required.
Close out your month with some events to delight your senses. Experience the magic of a candlelit concert at Rhinegeist Brewery, happening throughout the month and each featuring songs by a different well-known artist or composer such as Hans Zimmer, Coldplay, and Adele. And, the Taft Museum of Art offers a Sensory Exploration experience every second Sunday. This unique program is designed especially for visitors with low or no vision, but it’s also interesting for those who are just curious about exploring art in a new way. You’ll use your touch and hearing senses to discover the museum’s collection via 3-D printed reproductions, fabric samples, and soundscapes.
By Tonilyn Hornung
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