. 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 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.

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

Top live music venue at the corner of Blue Rock and Cheviot. They have live acoustic Wed and…read moreThurs and then full bands 9-1 on Fri and Sat. Super fun place with pool tables and killer sound and light shows for the bands. Check them out!!

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!

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.

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.