Happy New Year! It’s officially 2026 in the Queen City, and there are plenty of events to get your year started. Here are a few to check out.
Comedian and current Saturday Night Live cast member Andrew Dismukes will be performing four stand-up sets over two days at the Liberty Funny Bone. Friday shows will be at 7 and 9:45 p.m. and Saturday shows will be at 6:30 and 9:15 p.m. Tickets are $32 for general admission, $37 for VIP, and attendees must be at least 21 and show ID to enter. Fri, Jan 2-Sat, Jan 3, Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., A-120, Liberty Twp.
Hello Sunshine Yoga is offering you the chance to release any stress, anger, and dark energy from your body for the new year at this special class. Participants will be doing yoga and screaming/breathing exercises in the dark to metal music. Registration proceeds go to the Immigrant and Refugee Law Center. Fri, Jan 2, 8-9 p.m., Hello Sunshine Yoga, 6211 Montgomery Rd., Pleasant Ridge
RuPaul’s Drag Race Season Premiere Watch Party
Bloom OTR queens Nala Jones and Evelyn Everything are hosting an interactive watch party for the season 18 premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race. The viewing party will be followed by the 10 p.m. drag show hosted by Jessica Dimon. Be sure to stop by the watch party next week where the special guest will be Cincy native and Drag Race alum Lexi Love. Fri, Jan 2, 8 p.m., Bloom OTR, 1120 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine
New Year, New You Tasting Tour
Findlay Market is helping you get a kickstart on your New Year’s resolutions with a tasting tour focused on plant-based and heart-healthy dishes. Tickets are $35 and include samples like a Sweet Potato Farro Bowl from Juniper Seed, Shrimp Jambalaya from Gramma Debbie’s Kitchen, a Mediterranean Sampler from Dean’s, and more. Sat, Jan 3, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine
Cincinnati’s biggest and longest-running wedding planning show returns with over 100 vendors offering all kinds of services from bridal wear to catering to DJs to venues, and much more. There will also be fashion shows both days to display the latest in bridal wear. Tickets are $10.78. Sat, Jan 3-Sun, Jan 4, Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd., Sharonville
Tolkien Night at Esoteric Brewing
Celebrate Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien’s 133rd Birthday with the Esoteric Brewing crew. The bar will be turned into a cozy cottage with Hobbits, wizards, food, hearty ales, and a toast to the Professor himself at 9 p.m. Costumes are highly encouraged. Sat, Jan 3, 3-10 p.m., Esoteric Brewing Company, 918 E. McMillan St., Walnut Hills
The Cincinnati Nature Center is inviting families to walk the trails after hours under the glow of the Wolf Moon at Rowe Woods. Rangers will lead the guided 1.5-mile trek complete with educations stops to talk about history, nature, and mindfullness. Tickets are $18 or $10 for Nature Center members. Sat, Jan 3, 7-8:30 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Rd., Milford
30 local comedians will be performing their first jokes of the year and one of their jokes for the last time at this “Bombs Away!” New Years showcase. Wayne Memmott and Karl Spaeth will be hosting the show with the first jokes being told at 7 p.m. and the last being told at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance or $10 on the day. Sat, Jan 3, 7 p.m., The Comet, 4579 Hamilton Ave., Northside
The Cincinnati Pops will be providing live orchestral accompaniment to the 1995 animated classic, Toy Story. The Pops, conducted by Damon Gupton, will be performing all of Randy Neman’s original score alongside a screening of the movie. Tickets start at $26. Sat, Jan 3-Sin, Jan 4, 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m., Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine
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