Photograph courtesy Jungle Jim's
There are plenty of cool things to do and see around the Queen City this weekend, but remember to bundle up and stay warm! Here are a few events to check out if you wish to weather the cold.
The first Art After Dark of 2026 will be a comedic romp celebrating the exhibit, What, Me Worry? The Art and Humor of MAD Magazine. In addition to after hours tours and free admission to ticketed exhibits, there will be performances from Improv Cincinnati, music from the Freak Boys, a drawing class with Julia Lipovsky, local comic book vendors, live caricatures by Joni Fleming, and cash bars. Admission is free. Fri, Jan 30, 5-9 p.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Dr., Eden Park
Snow can’t kill the Scottish spirit—the annual Burns Night Celebration at Nicholson’s has been rescheduled to this Friday night. The holiday celebrating legendary Scottish poet Robert Burns will feature a family-style buffet, wine and whiskey tastings, music by The Bloody Tinth and FinTan, live entertainment from Robert Reid and the Cincinnati Highland Dancers, bagpipe players, the traditional Toast to the Haggis, and more. Tickets are $75. Fri, Jan 30, 6-9 p.m., Nicholson’s Fine Food & Whiskey, 625 Walnut St., downtown
DJ and star of Jersey Shore is bringing the party to Bogart’s. Pauly D will be spinning club favorites as well as original tracks like “Hold Me Closer” to bring Seaside Heights to Clifton. Guidos and guidettes of all ages are invited. Tickets start at $64. Fri, Jan 30, 8 p.m., Bogart’s, 2621 Short Vine St., Corryville
One of the city’s biggest wedding and bridal planning shows returns to the Sharonville Convention Center. Attendees will be able to meet vendors and specialists in over 40 categories from dresses and catering to niche needs like ice sculpting and floral preservation. Tickets are $10 each or $20 for a group of four. Sat, Jan 31-Sun, Feb 1, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd., Sharonville
The Jungle Jim’s Oscar Event Center will be transformed into the ultimate pickle paradise with pickle tastings, pickle drinks and snacks, pickle games, pickle competitions, and new for this year, the pickle mechanical bull. Those who wish to prove themselves the “Biggest Dill” can participate in the Battle of the Brine for the coveted Pickle Wars Championship Belt. Tickets are $6 or free for kids 10 and under. Sat, Jan 31, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Oscar Event Center, 5440 Dixie Hwy., Fairfield
Custom motorcycles will fill the Rhinegeist taproom on Saturday for the 10th annual Garage Brewed Moto Show. In addition to the custom build showcase and competitions, there will be vendors, garage owners, and plenty of motorcycle enthusiasts. This year’s show will also have a pinup contest. This event is free and open to the public. Sat, Jan 31, noon-10 p.m., Rhinegeist Brewery, 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine
Factory 52 is hosting its first ever Dark Market in The Gatherall. Over 20 magic and craft vendors will be set up alongside tarot and palm readings, live belly dancing, tattoos, henna, and music from DJ GEOMEO. Sat, Jan 31, 5-10 p.m., The Gatherall, 2750 Park Ave., Norwood
Second Sight Spirits will transform into an immersive haunted speakeasy for one night only. The tortured spirits of the speakeasy will be telling ghost stories and leading true crime trivia while you sip on speciality prohibition-era cocktails. Prizes will be given out to the best dressed, so come in your best flapper wear. Tickets are $25. Sat, Jan 31, 8-10 p.m., Second Sight Spirits, 301 Elm St., Ludlow
Barleycorn’s is throwing a Bengals party and Burrow lookalike contest to celebrate the tapping of its newest beer, the No. 9 No Line Belgian Tripel. In addition to the contest and fresh brews, guests will have the chance to enter into a drawing for a six-set of Bengals bobbleheads. Sun, Feb 1, 2 p.m., Barleycorn’s Brewhouse, 402 Licking Pike., Wilder
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