June 2025
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Features
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Explore the City for Free with Discovery Pass
The Cincinnati Public Library’s free ticket program grants free admission to learning opportunities across the county.
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Five Years of Free Rides on the Connector
Cincinnati’s streetcar might be stuck in a loop, but ridership keeps growing.
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Catch a Free Show This Summer
Listen to live music, watch a movie under the stars, or make new friends.
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For These Cincinnati Veterans, Their Time in Korea Was Hardly a “Forgotten War”
On the 75th anniversary of the Korean War’s first shot, three local vets recall their harrowing experiences.
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How the Reds Community Fund Gives Back
The team’s nonprofit charity organization invests in kids and neighborhoods far from Great American Ball Park.
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Using a Little Elbow Grease to Score Free Tickets
It pays off to volunteer.
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Get in for Free on These Special Days
With a little know-how, you can get free access to iconic spaces and experiences.
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Get Your Quiz On at These Free Local Trivia Nights
Test your capacity for retaining obscure knowledge and drinking beer.
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Going Green for Free
Classes, web shows, and seed giveaways can help you be a friend to the environment.
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Free and Fun Educational Programs for Kids This Summer
Free and Fun Educational Programs for Kids This Summer
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Where to Enjoy a Free Day Inside
Need to beat the summer heat or escape the rain? Try these free indoor activities.
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Cincinnati’s Free Learning and Networking Opportunities
Connect with others, learn something new, or get training at no cost.
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Enjoy the Great Outdoors for Free
Check out these options and remind yourself of the real meaning of “free play.”
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On the Hunt for Cincinnati’s Third Places
Join the post-pandemic search for public spaces where people can interact with friends, neighbors, and strangers to build community—not just conduct business.
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Frontlines
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Club World Cup Matches Kick Off Cincinnati’s Summer of Soccer
World-renowned players and teams take to the field at TQL Stadium this month for the Club World Cup.
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Using Music to Close the Chasm With My Father
Here’s what happened when I tried talking ‘bout my generation with my father.
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Radar
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Connect to Nature in Imago’s Labyrinth
The urban forest’s spiral path helps visitors ground themselves through meditation.
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Evan Yeung’s Sculptures Bring His Imagination to Life
This pediatrician’s gargantuan creations are capturing hearts and spreading whimsy around the Queen City.
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Scrub Up a New Beat with Cincinnati Washboards
This niche percussion company proves the tools are better for making music than scrubbing clothes.
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Library Living at the Mercantile Apartments
The Mercantile Apartments allow you to move in next to Cincinnati’s iconic members-only club for bibliophiles.
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Keith Wallick Wears His Art on His Sleeve
How local artist Keith Wallick expresses himself through his colorful wardrobe. “You’ve got to understand you only live once.”
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Columns
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Editor’s Letter: June 2025
Editor-in-chief John Fox wonders if the best things in life are, in fact, free.
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Dr. Know: An Unusual All Cincinnati Theater Edition
The Good Doctor investigates a few peculiarities at beloved local venues, including the current resting place of the iconic Albee Theater facade.
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Dine
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Annie Oakley’s Serves Up Wild West-Style Cocktails and Shooters
This saloon in Oakley’s eponymous neighborhood is slinging drinks worthy of the legendary sharp-shooter.
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Natasha Williams is Sharing Her Love of Wine with the People of Cincinnati
The Black Wine Fest founder builds community through wine-centric events.
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Mike Stankovich’s Journey to Chicago
The Longfellow Bar owner discusses his James Beard Award nomination ahead of the annual ceremony.
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Slurp Away at Genki Ramen & Izakaya
This restaurant in Oakley offers loaded-up ramen and other delicious Japanese dishes.
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Kona Ice Upgrades Treat Selection With Smoothies
Hundreds of the shaved ice trucks will start serving blended drinks with real fruit this summer.
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