Caracole

With today’s medical breakthroughs, we have the tools to end HIV. But people are still being diagnosed with HIV and facing serious health complications from AIDS—too often because misinformation and stigma keep them from getting tested or seeking care.


When we challenge myths and replace them with real stories, we move closer to ending both HIV and the stigma around it. This World AIDS Day, join Caracole and our partners as we raise awareness, fight prejudice and share the stories that bring us all closer together.


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Member Bars Hosting New Year's Eve Events

Tillie's: Celebrating all things Xennial. No cover, DJ from 10pm - 2am, throwback threads encouraged!

Queen City Exchange: offering an open bar, heavy apps, and donuts from 9pm - 2am for $140. Table reservations available for an additional fee.

Local Art

CincyPlay presents: A Christmas Carol

November - December 28

Moe and Jack's Place - The Rouse Theatre

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The holiday story you love unfolds in spectacular fashion in Moe and Jack’s Place – The Rouse Theatre! In Charles Dickens’ classic tale, Ebenezer Scrooge is a greedy curmudgeon who finds his heart changing when three spirits and the ghost of a long-lost friend show him the errors of his ways. Across one fateful Christmas Eve night, Scrooge recalls the warmth and generosity of past loved ones, learns the value of kindness through Tiny Tim and the Cratchit family and glimpses a terrifying future should his heart remain the same. Featuring dazzling set, costume and lighting designs, A Christmas Carol promises a magical holiday experience for your family.

Broadway in Cincinnati presents: Hamilton

December 16 - January 4

Aronoff Center - Procter & Gamble Hall

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A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation.

 

Hamilton is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. Hamilton features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards, it has won a Grammy®, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

Cincinnati Ballet presents: The Nutcracker

December 8 - 28

Music Hall - Springer Auditorium

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No holiday is complete without a trip to the Land of Sweets for The Nutcracker presented by Sheakley Family at Music Hall.


When a curious young girl named Clara receives a magical Nutcracker for Christmas, her dreams come to life in the Land of Sweets. With Tchaikovsky’s beloved score performed live by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.

Revolution Dance Theatre presents: David Choate's Hot Chocolate

December 19 - 21

Aronoff Center - Jarson-Kaplan Theater

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Back by popular demand for its 5th Anniversary, David Choate’s Hot Chocolate is Cincinnati’s first and only African American Nutcracker experience—and this year, it’s bigger, bolder, and more breathtaking than ever.


Featuring an all-Black cast of ballet, hip-hop, and contemporary dancers, Hot Chocolate blends classical tradition with Cincinnati spirit. Audiences will be transported through a dazzling winter wonderland where sugar plums dance with grace and soul , the iconic battle scene erupts into a fierce ballroom showdown with vogueing Green Army Men , and the magic of the holidays is reimagined with rhythm, joy, and unapologetic Black excellence.



Created and choreographed by David Choate, Founder of Revolution Dance Theatre, this show has quickly become a Queen City holiday tradition. Whether it’s your first time or your fifth, Hot Chocolate is the sweetest ticket in town.

Cincinnati Pops Orchestra presents: New Year's Eve Cabaret Cafe

December 31

Music Hall - Springer Auditorium

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Welcome to our Cabaret Café — enjoy an evening of playful indulgence.


Password, please! Travel across Berlin, New York, Paris, Buenos Aires and beyond as you ring in the New Year in the style of 1930s cabaret speakeasies. With an intoxicating blend of decadence, rebellion and raw emotion, cabaret music thrives on the tension between love and tragedy. Join JMR and the Pops as they perform iconic songs of Kander and Ebb (Cabaret, Chicago), Kurt Weill (Threepenny Opera), Edith Piaf (La Vie en Rose) and more. Your evening at our cabaret café will be one of playful indulgence.

Cincinnati Pops Orchestra presents: Disney and Pixar's Toy Story in Concert

January 3 - 4

Music Hall - Springer Auditorium

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“To infinity and beyond!”


Ever wonder what your toys do when you’re not around? Toy Story answers that question through the eyes of two rival toys — Woody, the lanky, likable cowboy, and Buzz Lightyear, the fearless space ranger. When circumstances separate them from their owner, the duo learn to put aside their differences and embark on an adventure-filled mission to return home. The Cincinnati Pops go to infinity and beyond as they bring Buzz and Woody’s journey to life on the big screen!

The Listings

The 2025 - 2026 Listings is finally ready! Copies were made available first at Cincinnati Pride. We are also happy to mail or deliver copies to any local businesses or groups: please email number of copies and address to thecincinnatilistings@gmail.com.

Community Support

John Arthur Flats

John Arthur Flats is the first LGBTQ+ friendly 55+ senior affordable housing development in Cincinnati. It contains 57 studio, 1- and 2-bedroom apartments affordable to seniors ranging from 30% AMI to 60% AMI. This 3-story elevator served building is in an ideal walkable location with easy access to the Northside business district, McKie Recreation Center and many other nearby amenities.


For many LGBTQ older adults, the social stigma they’ve experienced and the added stress of dealing with decades of discrimination can put them at greater risk of physical and mental illnesses, experiencing higher rates of poverty and suffering higher rates of housing discrimination. Innovative housing solutions like John Arthur Flats respond to this need, providing a safe and welcoming environment for seniors to age in place in community. All are welcome to apply!

Phone: 513-995-1614
TTY: 711
johnarthurflats@pennrose.com



Claudette Fikes, MSW, CFSW
Supportive Services Assistant
@John Arthur Flats 4145 Apple St
Cincinnati, Ohio 45223

GLAST - Support Group

LGBTQIA+ in Recovery is FREE, SAFE, CONFIDENTIAL, NON-JUDGEMENTAL, EVIDENCE-BASED, PEER FACILITATED

Only Requirements:
-18 & up (or with parental consent)
-Identify as LGBTQIA+
-History of substance use or compulsion
-In Recovery from substance use and/or compulsion

This is not a 12 step meeting. However, if you are apart of a 12 step program we encourage you to join us as ALL 12 step fellowships are welcome. 
For more information, feel free to call us (513) 334-6945.

Meetings are held 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7pm
9020 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45215
 


Meetings are held every Wednesday at 7pm 
First Christian Church, 14 W 5th St, Covington, Kentucky 41011


PFLAG Cincinnati
PFLAG works to create a caring, just, and affirming world with LGBTQIA+ people and those who love them. For mutual support, we come together in a monthly meeting as parents, families, allies and LGBTQIA+ people. We gather at 7pm; then at 7:30 there may be a brief educational presentation. There is always time for introductions and an opportunity to share our stories in small groups. We conclude before 9pm.

Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month, 7pm, at TreeHouse (in Mt. Auburn
Presbyterian Church), 103 Wm Howard Taft Rd. 45219.

To make contact or learn more, visit pflagcincinnati.org.
PFLAG Cincinnati is a 501c3 non-profit and not affiliated with any religious or political organization.

GLSEN

GLSEN Greater Cincinnati hosts a weekly Youth Group meeting. The GLSEN Youth Group is a safe and welcoming space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth and their allies to gather. Each week the group explores a topic of interest to middle and high school-aged youth with an emphasis on LGBTQ issues. Youth group also includes weekly social time and a quarterly social outing or activity. GLSEN Youth Group relies on a series of youth generated ground rules to keep our space supportive and positive. We participate in days of action sponsored by GLSEN national and provide opportunities and resources for group members to organize actions in their school community, such as Day of Silence and Ally Week.


For more information:

https://www.glsencincinnati.org/

Local LGBTQ+ Nightlife

Alice

Chill bar by day (Wed-Sat) and Retro Future Discotheque by night (Fri/Sat)


Thursday - Saturday 6pm - 2am


1432 Main Street - Downtown


Alice on Facebook

Bar 32
Great Cocktails for All Walks of Life! Just a warm and friendly little neighborhood bar. Come in and relax

Open daily 3pm-1am

701 Bakewell Street - Covington KY

Bar 901 at The Brittany

Bar 901 at the Brittany - Relaxing place to socialize with great drink specials, TouchTunes jukebox and multiple TVs featuring cable networks and sports channels. 


Monday 6pm -11pm

Tuesday - Wednesday 6pm - midnight

Thursday 6pm - 1am

Friday - Saturday 6pm - 2:30am

Sunday 4pm - midnight


901 Race Street - Downtown


Bar 901 on Facebook

Bloom OTR


Bloom OTR is a fresh new LGBTQ+ nightclub concept in Over the Rhine. We are bringing the hottest performances and events to you all summer long and cannot wait to be a cornerstone of the community.


House Divas: hostess Jessica Dimon, showgirls Kora Sline, Chasity Marie, Jessica Marie Jones, and Michelle Kartier


1120 Walnut Street - Downtown


Bloom OTR on Facebook

C&D Northside

Longtime neighborhood bar located in Northside. Happy Hour til 8pm 

$2 C&D-licious Shots All Day!

Keno & Ohio Lottery, Free Pool All Day.


Open daily 4pm-midnight

Extended hours until 2am on weekends


1714 Hanfield Street - Northside


C&D Northside on Facebook

The Crazy Fox Saloon

A Smoke Free, Friendly Neighborhood Bar, with a Very Eclectic Crowd! 


The Cheapest and Best Jukebox in Town. 

Drink Specials 7 days a Week, with Happy Hour featuring Cheap Drinks and Free Pool from 3pm to 8pm Daily. Nightly Drink Specials Sunday through Friday, different specials each night. 


Enjoy the All Weather Comfortable Patio, great for our Smoking Clientele!! 


Steel Tipped Darts, and Plenty of Video and Pinball games, Free WI-FI, Plus 3 Big Screen HDTV'S for All Your Favorite Sports and Entertainment.


Open daily 3pm-2:30am


901 Washington Street - Newport KY


The Crazy Fox Saloon on Facebook

Good Judy's

Good Judy's is a queer hang-out featuring alternative culture, cocktails, and parties.


Fri-Sat 8pm-2:30am


4169 Hamilton Avenue - Northside


Good Judy's on Facebook

HBT - Home Base Tavern

Offering daily specials, good friends & plenty of things to do. Catch the FC, Reds, Bengals Games on the big screen & shoot a game of pool. Comfy Patio, Giant Jenga, Darts, Pool Table, Pong, Digital Jukebox.


Tuesday: Karaoke DJ 9:30pm

Wednesday: Darts

Thursday: Free Pool

Friday: “Whiskey Friday” Specials

Saturday: Jukebox Karaoke


Tues-Sat 6pm-2:30am


2401 Vine Street - Clifton


HBT Home Base Tavern on Facebook

OTR Stillhouse

Knox Joseph Distillery


Amazing space with great outdoor and indoor seating. Kiddos welcome until 9pm. Food trucks regularly available for nosh.


Wednesday - Thursday 4pm - 9pm

Friday 4pm - midnight

Saturdays 1pm - midnight

Sunday 1pm - 8pm

Monday - Tuesday closed


2017 Branch Street - Downtown


OTR Stillhouse on Facebook

Old Street Saloon

Old Street Saloon, the friendliest little gay bar in the neighborhood. We believe in diversity. Our customers are primarily gay, but we welcome EVERYONE! Free Pool on Thursdays.


Thursday 7pm - midnight

Friday - Saturday 7pm - 2:30am


13 Old Street - Monroe


Old Street Saloon on Facebook

Queen City Exchange

Craft beer prices rise & fall based on customer demand at this bar inspired by the stock market. Beer, wine, liquor, and seltzers. Outside food allowed. Trivia every Thursday at 7pm.


Monday - Wednesday 4pm - 10pm

Thursday 4pm - 12am

Friday 4pm - 2am

Saturday 12pm - 2am

Sunday 12pm - 11pm


32 W. Court Street - Downtown


Queen City Exchange on Facebook

Rosie's Tavern

Built as a tavern in 1896, Rosie's Tavern is in the historical Mainstrasse Village of Covington, KY.


Covington needed a bar that was accepting of everyone in the community -- Rosie's Tavern is that place for our neighbors. Our team is dedicated to providing a safe place where customers can come in for a variety of great drinks and a fun time. When you stop by, you’ll quickly see why we’re known as the friendliest bar in town. It’s because of our attentive, talented bartenders, our positive atmosphere, and our friendly, cheerful patrons.


Monday - Friday 3pm - 2:30am

Saturday - Sunday 1pm-2:30am


643 Bakewell Street - Covington, KY


Rosie's Tavern on Facebook

Tillie's Lounge

The lounge is named after a beloved Cincinnati entertainer, Tillie the elephant. The lounge features plush decor, intimate seating arrangements and a massive covered outdoor patio. Happy hour specials Monday - Friday. Karaoke every Friday. Home of the longest running Bear Night every Wednesday.


Monday - Thursday 5pm - midnight

Friday - Saturday 5pm - 2am

Sunday 2pm - 8pm


4042 Hamilton Avenue - Northside


Tillie's Lounge on Facebook

Unwind Wine Bar

Upscale Wine Bar without the upscale attitude or prices! Wine and light fare bar in trendy Hyde Park. Stop in for a meal or just to enjoy the large outdoor patio in the summer and fireplace in the winter. Unlike any other wine bar in the Tri-state.


Tuesday - Thursday 5pm -9:15pm

Friday 4pm - 10:15pm

Saturday 5pm - 10:15pm


3435 Michigan Avenue - Hyde Park


Unwind Wine Bar on Facebook

 

Up Over

Funky, art-lined watering hole with cheap drinks, a Mardi Gras vibe, and tables outside. Outside food permitted.


Open daily until 2:30am

M - F open at 4pm

Sa - Su open at noon


624 Main Street - Covington, KY


Up Over on Facebook

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