Amy Knueven

Check out a master printmaker, a musical sensation, and a hair-raising exhibit (sorry, we couldn’t resist).

There’s plenty to do this week, from checking out a basketball game to peeking into Charlie Harper’s childhood.

The holiday blur has passed, so (if you’re still standing) it’s now time to catch up on your gallery visits. Start with these five local exhibits.

What are you doing New Year’s Eve? Join the merry-makers at these large-scale parties.

Maybe you overslept. Maybe your coffee machine kicked the bucket. Whatever went wrong this morning, work is looming and you need sustenance. Check out these places to get a weekday breakfast before the daily grind.

This week has a mixed bag of artsy events that celebrate everything from music, to fine arts, to crafting, to literature. It might be a perfect excuse to try something new.

Everybody celebrates the holidays a little bit differently. This week, you can get your Christmas kicks by dressing up your pets, searching for Santas, or practicing some fancy skating.

1. The School for Creative and Performing Arts performs The Nutcracker
Now is your chance to see SCPA’s dynamic new facility—the Erich Kunzel Center for Arts and Education—as the school’s award-winning dance ensemble performs a beloved holiday favorite. Dec 2­–Dec 4, at SCPA, 108 W. Central Pkwy., downtown, (513) 363-8100, scpak12.org

Maybe there’s no such thing as a free lunch, but there are plenty of free good times to be had around the city.