Emerge Dance Academy

1.0 mi

. It seems to me that most people aren't venturing far from home for their entertainment…read morethese days. As a result, local watering holes are seeing bigger numbers of bud light pounders like me. Meyer's Sports and Music, my party stop this weekend, is no exception. Meyer's, behind Skyline Chili on Colerain Avenue at Ronald Reagan, might be called your "typical hole in the wall" by some folks. But others know a little secret that makes this "little hole" a class act---most of the time. "The owner made a hit record in the seventies. That guy will entertain all night long," said Allen Howard, a patron of the bar. That owner is Doug Meyer, hence the name "Meyer's." "Dougy," as I affectionately call him, is a one man show who likes to interject his Italian humor in between numbers. Manned with a keyboard, a drum machine, and a complete catalog of computerized Karaoke tunes, there isn't a song he can't perform. But Doug is never the only entertainer in the room. Because of the Karaoke factor, there is always someone in the room that wants to boast their pipes, good or bad. The Frank Sinatras, Elvis', Madonnas and Tim McGraws are all there. But don't worry karaoke haters, there is plenty of entertainment for you. "I have never seen such a diverse group of people in one room, doing so many different crazy things," said Jess Black, another Meyer's "bottoms-upper." Jess is right. Meyer's has it's typical regulars but there are a few that stand out when the weekend rolls around. You will first notice them when Dougy throws on a dance tune and a 70-plus year-old-man jumps on the floor a starts to boogie. He's followed by his 20-something bimbo (whom we are not quit sure is a paid escort or not) that acts as if his advances are normal. Shaniqua, with the enormous breasts (I mean ENORMOUS) joins in ---and before you know it, it's on! People are dancing on tables and grinding down! On this Friday night, shots of Hypnotic are tilting back all around. Someone eventually decides that there should be a reason to have all of the gals in the room hang their bras from the ceiling. A reason is found and the owner's girlfriend is the first to de-strap. I refuse to expose my puppies, not only because I need breast implants, but also because I am wearing a $30. push-up bra that I happen to like. But I do manage to convince old Charlie to donate his boxers for five dollars (a big mistake). Charlie is now a free man and everyone gets a piece of the action if you know what I mean. I do decide to get up on the dance floor and do my best Janet Jackson dance moves---I was a Cincinnati Bearkitten (dance team), so I figure I am allowed. I then find I've made enough tips from my performance for another round of Hypnotic. YEA! "Nooooobodddddyyyyy can dance like Robin," says Dougy with a grin as he falls off of his stool. The craziness continues all night until I finally realize that maybe it's time to go home. The last thing I remember is eating potato soup right out of a can, the remnants of which are on my satin covers (I ate it in bed). Meyer's isn't always as crazy as I described, just when I am there. Who knew? I guess it's worth mentioning that I have no idea what the "Sports" in "Meyer's Sports and Music" really stands for. I know that Dougy sponsors a softball team, but I don't recall them ever winning a game. I have never seen sports on the two big screens, but I am not there to watch TV. Regardless, if you are interested in kicking back in a fun little hole-in-the-wall, with entertainment, Meyer's is the place. Just remember to bring an extra bra (or boxers).

Twistlock

3.6 mi

Twistlock plays popular rock tunes from the 70's through today. Their formula for song selection is…read moresimple: Play good energetic rock tunes that people can dance to. This philosophy combined with their talent and professionalism, makes them the perfect band for bars and clubs, festivals, and private parties.

Knotty Pine Bar

No food no divider between the pissers. Small inside loud.outside to much smoking rap music being…read moreplayed...

Owner is extremely rude/nasty. I came up to this bar to watch friends in the weekly Sunday…read morevolleyball game. I sat down in one of the seats, at the bar, to watch.. like everyone else. He came up to me once after the first game and jokingly goes "you're in the refs seat girl," To which I responded "oh I'm sorry, I'm sorry." I thought he was joking the whole time. Then after the second game he came up again and goes "I mean come on..I'm serious.. get the hell up," so I went "Oh you were serious," and then he rudely HIT the back of my chair and goes "Yes, I stand up the whole game and I want to sit down and smoke a f*cking cigarette." 1. There were multiple chairs right next to me he could have sat in 2. He doesn't even "stand" the whole game (check photo) 3. To be the owner.. he really knows how to speak with customers

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Queen City Murder Mystery

4.6 mi

This group organized a Mrs. Roper Romp in OTR, and my friend came from California so we could do…read morethis together. And it was canceled the night before! Their reason was the heat - part of it was an outdoor scavenger hunt. The only part we were doing was the dancing part at the end, which was indoors, I presume. I don't understand why the whole event was canceled. They could've just canceled the outdoor part. Or if it's really about not selling enough tickets they could've just made it a simple pub crawl. Extremely disappointed

QCMM has great shows! They put on fun and unique performances by local actors and artists, as well…read moreas other events around town. I love their community vibe and how much they enjoy what they're doing. It makes the shows even more fun! Plus, it's a unique way to spend time with your friends that gives you something to talk about and isn't strictly just drinking or something. Most of the shows come with drinks tickets or a meal, just depends on the venue. Highly recommend!

Mrs. Roper getup

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Magical Nights Entertainment

19.0 mi

Michael at magical nights entertainment puts on a spectacular show. His sound quality, and lights…read moremake for an awesome experience. The music line up was also great. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to book quality entertainment. He devotes himself to client satisfaction

Michael at Magical Nights Entertainment was very professional, helpful, and helpful in the planning…read morestages of our wedding. For our reception, Michael took the time to get to know each of our people in the wedding party so he could give them their own personalized entrance- just about everyone really enjoyed them. I laughed at some of the things that he mentioned, as some of my guests knew what he was talking about (the memories shared). My middle son is in the Marines and was not able to make it home for the wedding so he was in contact with him, surprised me and his step-dad with a video call. In that moment, our wedding reception could not have been any better. The mood that was created with the lighting and music played helped to bring all our guests to the dance floor. It was a night to remember and I cannot thank Michael/Magical Nights Entertainment enough for all the hard work he put into our reception.

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Parky's Farm

(9 reviews)

5.0 mi

We attended the Holidays on the Farm event. It was lots of fun but a bit pricey. I saw later that…read morethere was a small promotion, however, it was not widely publicized. Even so, we enjoyed seeing the lights, animals, and Santa Claus. We also purchased cups of hot cocoa and a s'mores kit. Our girls took advantage of the pony riding and playground. Overall, it was a great time with plenty of activities to choose from.

After watching the promotional video on their website, I was excited to come to Parky's and pet…read moresome animals! When we arrived, I quickly realized the video must be old/pre-covid. There were several horses, cows, chickens, goats, and pigs; however you cannot get close enough to pet them. There was also no hay rides while we were there. The grounds need some upkeep, as there was lots of animal poop around. The kids in my group hardly looked at the animals and instead went to the large jungle gym and spent almost of their time there. It's nice for a free outing, but we will not be coming back.

Turkey and other birds

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Taste Of Cincinnati

The Taste of Cincinnati is an event I always look forward to each year and I have to say that 2026…read morewas much better than 2025! This year there was a larger variety of cuisine types. Last year I felt like I was at a Texas Rodeo with only BBQ options. Highlighting our Cinci Food Trucks and Findlay Market restaurants is always one of my favorite parts. Most if not all restaurants in his year we're showcasing specialty items so it was great to see different options vs everyone having pulled pork bbq or cheeseburgers and so I had the opportunity to try so many things and places that I didn't even know about. Service was also very quick at almost every stop so no long lines, food was hot and the workers were all friendly. Being outside is always a treat and i was thankful it was warm, not HOT, partly cloudy and not sun blazing. This is a great family friendly event, if you haven't gone before, hit it up in 2027!!

Have been coming for 30 yrs. Love to find new places to check out and try new things. Tried to come…read moreyesterday but the rain got real. But today was gorgeous. We usually come when they start as the crowd and lines are fair less. Everything we tried was good and enjoyed the live music. My hubby is not a dancer but I would have like to dance a bit. Anyway great day here with gorgeous weather.

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Broadway entrance

Asian Food Fest

(61 reviews)

7.7 mi

Another successful year at the Asian Food Fest Lots of vendors food and authenticity Only down…read morefall very long lines

I attended the Asian Food Fest for the first time, and OMG -- what a feast for eyes, and the taste…read morebuds! The weather was beautiful, the variety of food trucks and tables was overwhelming but in a good way, the crowd was interesting and diverse, and the offerings were both traditional and creatively fusion-oriented. I started my event grazing with the Taro Cream Baby Puff from Tous Les Jours -- it was unusual, crisp on the outside, cold and creamy on the inside, with a delicious taro pudding inside! For my refreshment I was surprised and gratified to find a mango lassi at Tikka X-press that was perfect -- cooling and tart at the same time. I then got a tender spicy lamb pita from an Indian food truck, but I don't remember the name, which is unfortunate, because it was tender and perfectly spiced. But my favorite was an amazing Vietnamese dish called Curry Laska Loklok Skewers from Tea N Bowl. I thought I was getting a skewer of different fish cakes -- instead I got a flavorful spicy soup the likes of which I've never tasted before, over vermicelli, then topped with that skewer of fish cakes. It was absolutely amazing!! I took a picture of the menu, as I want to try more of their selections next year. And then I finished with a Filipino Halo Halo from Christine's, which was a perfect refreshing way to end this gastronomic feast!! And on top of the food was the celebration of the culture. I loved the diversity of the crowd, as it seemed to have a large percentage of Asian customers. So it was a way for them to celebrate and enjoy the diversity of their own Asian culture, and they allowed those of us who're non-Asian to come along for the fulfilling ride!!

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Boone County Fairgrounds

4.8

(4 reviews)

13.6 mi

In a spur-of-the-moment decision, my husband and I decided to make the drive from Louisville to go…read moreto the Boone County Fair with our kids. We grew up in Boone County, and our family, who still lives there, met up with us. And we had such a lovely night, making new memories while also thinking about past ones. We started by entering the kids rock race with some round rocks we had found while on vacation. I love how wholesome the fair contests are, especially for the kids. And this is pretty much like it sounds; the kids raced rocks down a track, and the rock that rolled the farthest won. This ended up being both of my kids, who won in their age groups. There was lots of food to choose from. The donuts and popcorn were my kids' favorites. We checked out the demolition derby and the 4H competitions with the livestock. Then we took in some rides. The $15 per person admission is a bit steep but seems more doable when you consider it includes all rides. I have a soft spot for local fairs and festivals, which perhaps started my attending this one when I was little.

LIGHT UP THE FAIR: this Christmas display is located at the Boone County Fairgrounds. I was out…read morethat way for a Christmas party and it was recommended to check out this drive-through light display for Christmas. I was debating whether to check out Florence's huge light display just down the road, but this specific drive-through was open an hour later and did not close until 10 PM. This worked so much better with my schedule! I was really impressed with how long the drive through the lights were. I loved how all the lights were synchronized with music that we could access with our car radio. It was pretty cheap compared to how long the display lasted. I'm so glad a local recommended this to me! Perfect holiday activity--especially for families.

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2024 Boone County Fair

Blink Cincinnati

3.5

(29 reviews)

7.3 mi

Gets better each year. Traffic on the weekend is very bad…read more Try to go before the weekend. Some Blinks are hard to find. Some areas do not feel very safe. Music needs to be for all ages it was a little on the young side. The banks were fun...

Loved this event! Lots to do, great food trucks and pop up shops, and a great way for people to…read morevisit the Queen City, in a new light (pun intended). Love the emphasis on their awesome murals around the area and it's great that you can hop on the free public transit to check out each area. Will def be back!

Spider web at Washington Park

Active mural on Liberty.

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An installation of a frog with the stunning Roebling Bridge in the background.

Taste of Blue Ash

3.8

(5 reviews)

11.8 mi

This review is long past due but I have to echo what Lauren said, the "taste" part was missing…read more I've seen more food options on a weeknight at Washington Park than for this MAJOR festival. Not only was the amount of food a total bummer, but the lines because of the lack of food was atrocious. We are talking hour wait times from line to getting your food. It was an organizational nightmare as lines whipped around into other lines and through the grass and roads surrounding. The lack of local beer was also very apparent. They had miller light, coors, and one "craft beer booth/tent" that had a few local madtree cans and then some bigger craft beer names. Again, a total disappointment for an event of this caliber. I don't know if the sponsors weren't getting a lot out of this and decided not to participate this year or if the people organizing this event just weren't really pitching/selling the event hard enough to get sponsors. Either way with as much going on as Cincinnati has - I would not recommend this festival. The only saving grace was being a 90's babies and hearing blessed union of souls and even that was a disappointment as they played mostly cover songs of other peoples music.

First I will say this review is for the 2017 Taste of Blue Ash only…read more For the first time I was disappointed!. In past years I would rave about the great music, food, and drinks. This year the music was still good and the reason for receiving any stars. The "Taste" piece is where it missed the mark. There were barely any food options, and of the small selection of choices the lines were super long. I guess that was due to the fact there wasn't much to choose from. What happened Blue Ash? It was more of a festival than a "Taste". This is a family tradition we love going to to and this year was just unfortunate....

Panorama of A Taste of Blue Ash 2014 at Summit Park.

Donut burger from busken

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3.5

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My daughter absolutely loves dancing here! It is a very supportive, nurturing, professional…read moreenvironment. They make sure their students perform and understand proper technique. They go above and beyond to help their students and create a family like atmosphere.

dance is fun, i used to be a dancer that's why i was so enraged by mason dance center. I went to…read moretake my sister in for dress rehearsal since she's in ballet. We go in to her class and she whispers "these aren't the kids in my class..." and i go why they are dressed exactly the same way you are with a confused look. then the teacher comes out and says "oh this is a different class, same costume" you might think i'm overreacting but wait until what comes next. The kids with the SAME COSTUME also have the SAME SONG. what is this? this is more confusing than the narnia books. Who allowed abs approved the idea of similar age groups too have the same exact song and costume? Every other parent in there was just as confused as i was. I probably sound entitled, like a Karen, and like i am overreacting like i said before but this ticked me off. We got there at the same time we do every week to this class that has never been there at this time, in that studio. I have never seen those kids in that studio before so you can see my confusion on why children with the same exact costume in a different studio than ever confused me. I think this is a very inefficient way of running a dance studio. For the last time, yes i know i am probably overreacting but this enraged me and thought i should share.

Gotta Dance Studios

This is our third year with Gotta Dance and we could not be happier. Gotta Dance had all the…read morethings I looked for when I researched dance schools- convenient class times, seasoned teachers, appropriate costumes, shorter recital times for little ones. We keep coming back year after year and will be long-term dancers with the school!

Welcoming environment. Our kids are learning self-confidence, technical and artistic skills…read more Convenient, lots of classes (mostly traditional with a couple of new offerings), friendly and organized teachers, non-competitive environment. Worth checking out if you child loves to dance.

Studio Dee

(8 reviews)

Studio Dee has helped my daughter build self confidence! Not only are they highly educated in…read moretheater and dance, but they understand child/teen mind. Teachers are compassionate and supportive. The studio is clean and inviting. Front office staff welcomes each child and family member with a smile. This studio is fantastic!

My granddaughter has been dancing for Studio Dee for 12 years! They have wonderful teachers and…read morehave them best recitals every year. She always has so much fun and I can't wait to see what they come up with this upcoming season!

Dance Express

A great little dance studio for the kids! The owner is wonderful with our little girl. She takes…read moredance and tumbling classes there. The prices are great and my daughter has a lot of fun and is learning the early stages of tap and ballet!

Cincinnati Ballet

4.9

(14 reviews)

I'm still feeling the awe of seeing the Cincinnati Ballet last night. What a fabulous spectacle!…read more We saw the production of the Wizard of Oz. It has been a favorite movie of mine since I was a small child and I couldn't wait to see this show. I haven't been to a ballet since I was in elementary school and saw Swan Lake. I never forgot that emotional experience! Last night's production invoked those same feelings. The costumes were gorgeous! The dancing was beautifully choreographed and expressive. The puppeteer that handled the puppet of Toto was amazing! The orchestra was fantastic, as well. It was an incredibly emotional experience to witness our Cincinnati Ballet in action.

I just attended the first event this season for New Works. It is a great idea, and a fun, behind…read morethe scenes experience. And who can beat the price? (FREE!!) One week before the official opening of each new Cincinnati Ballet show, they open up a few spots in their practice studio for guests to watch them rehearse. It's a great way to preview the coming show, while sitting only a few feet away from the stars. The seating is assigned, so get your tickets together with the people you want to sit with. Try to get there a little early as well because the parking lot has limited space available. The main part of the rehearsal is about an hour long, then you can continue watching or file out for free pizza and water, wine, or beer. It's a very social setting, so this is your time to mingle and start up conversations with the people involved as well as the people attending. Here's a rundown on the skinny of the event: Watch rehearsal in the studio with Cincinnati Ballet Company dancers and choreographers. Enjoy delicious pizza provided by LaRosa's. Sip beer provided by Arnold's Bar & Grill and wine provided by Ludlow Wines. Meet Cincinnati Ballet dancers and staff. Go behind the scenes. Socialize Time: Rehearsal begins promptly at 5:15 p.m, Reception begins at 6:15 p.m. Reservations are required. "Please note that all seating is assigned and that Cincinnati Ballet reserves the right to redistribute your tickets if you have not checked in by 5:10pm. Handicapped accessible seating is available in limited amounts; should you require handicapped accessible seating, please notify the ticket representative when making your reservations." The way the access to this event breaks down is as follows: Seating is limited. If you have a subscription package or are a donor to Cincinnati Ballet, you will be given first shot at the available seating. A few days later, reservations will be opened to all those who hold a ticket for the individual performance. For every ticket purchased, you will get 2 reservation spots to Ballet & Beer. If this does not fill the event space to capacity, it will be opened up to the general public at a later date. These events can easily be booked to capacity quickly, so be sure to keep on top of the reservation deadlines. If it sells out, don't fret. You can call the day of to see if there are any early cancellations. Additionally, you can show up and at 5:10, tickets that have not been claimed may be redistributed. Also, if they do fill the seating, they may be so inclined as to allow some people to enter and stand in the aisles. Arnold's is also running specials for Ballet & Beer which allows you to bring in your ticket stub in exchange for a buy one, get one free entree after the show. When the show officially begins, Arnold's will offer a special $40 price which allows you to get dinner before the show, see the show, and then return to Arnold's for dessert after. These are limited though, so you want to reserve in advance in possible. This is a fun way to support the arts, get a feel for what goes into a production, get a sneak peek of the show, and socialize with fellow patrons.

Roni's Dance

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Salsa Lessons Cincinnati - Salsannati Dance Company

(2 reviews)

The Salsannati crew is a great group that take the fear out of learning to dance. They are warm,…read morewelcoming and keep you laughing throughout sessions while professionally demonstrating and providing hands-on instruction. Group sessions typically have 2 instructors and often from what I have seen, an instructor in training also present. Much to my surprise the group classes have been very full (this is a good thing for me) as learning with a group is fun and adds an additional bonus of meeting new folks. Without regurgitating portions of their website, I'd say check it out for yourself. I am currently in my second wave of group class sessions and plan to continue to gain more confidence and greater command of the steps to have some fun at things like "Salsa in the Square" once summer arrives in Cinci and hopefully show off some moves as I travel in the future.

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