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01/11/2026

01/11/2026

🎉 Bust out the leg warmers and neon — it’s time to party like it’s 1985!

CMC After Hours: 80s Edition brings all the retro vibes back for one totally tubular night. Whether you’re a material girl or just wanna have fun, this adults-only throwback lets you relive your favorite childhood memories… with grown-up perks.

📅 Thursday, Feb 12 • 7–10 p.m.
🎉 Bust out the leg warmers and neon — it’s time to party like it’s 1985! CMC After Hours: 80s Edition brings all the retro vibes back for one totally tubular night.
💵 Ticketed event
🔗 Grab your squad and get ready for a radical blast from the past! Details at vobc.co/80sAfterHours

01/09/2026

Free Tickets available now for Straight Outta the Underground
Date: Sat, February 21, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM
Price: Free, tickets required

Bring the past to the present and change the future with this one-woman interactive storytelling experience. Uncover the truth about America’s 200-year-old struggle with slavery when you play a part in this historic retelling. On this journey, you’ll follow Harriet Tubman, the most recognized co...

01/09/2026

Free Tickets available now for The Tortoise and the Hare
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
Date: Sat, March 21, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM
Tickets required

By Deondra Kamau Means Directed by Piper N. Davis A fresh adaptation of the one of the world’s best-known fables! Does slow and steady really win the race? Hare believes that speed is the way to win, while Tortoise believes that consistency is the key. Even though they have been pitted against eac...

01/09/2026

Happy Founders Day to the Men of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., especially the Delta Theta Sigma Chapter that exemplifies brotherhood, scholarship, and service throughout Greater Cincinnati!

01/09/2026

CMHA plans to sell 105 units in City West, near TQL Stadium, to pay off its debts.

01/09/2026

Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval announced plans to propose raising the City’s 1.8% income tax to support public safety, affordable housing, and anti-poverty programs 🏙️.

The exact rate will be shaped over the next 60 days with community input before going to City Council and voters 🗳️.

City leaders cite rising safety concerns and the need for long term investment across Cincinnati 🚓🏘️📉.

01/09/2026

🛠️ Applications are now open for the Cincinnati Next Engineers: Engineering Academy! This transformative, two-year program allows 10th graders to think and act like real engineers through immersive design challenges, career coaching, and college-readiness workshops.

Students complete 180+ hours of hands-on experiences outside of school while building the skills and confidence needed for future engineering careers. Graduates who go on to pursue an engineering degree are also eligible for a scholarship.

📅 Applications due January 23, 2026
📍 University of Cincinnati (program host)
💵 Free to apply
🔗 Start your application at vobc.co/EngineeringAcademy

01/09/2026

🎤Looking for an inspiring MLK Day experience?

Hear keynote speaker Kahlil Greene, enjoy a performance by the Fisk Jubilee Singers, and explore the new “Jubilation!” exhibit celebrating their legacy.

Learn more about the day’s events ➡️ vobc.co/MLKDay2026

01/08/2026

🎭 Hell’s Kitchen brings Alicia Keys’ music to the Cincinnati stage!

Follow 17-year-old Ali on a powerful coming-of-age journey set in 1990s New York City, featuring new songs and iconic hits from the 16-time Grammy winner.

This Broadway sensation blends heart, rhythm, and raw storytelling into an unforgettable musical experience.

📅 Jan 13–25, 2026
📍 Aronoff Center for the Arts
💵 Tickets starting at $48.50
🔗 Feel the heartbeat of NYC on stage! MORE INFO at vobc.co/HellsKitchen2026