June 2025
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.
Five Years of Free Rides on the Connector
Cincinnati’s streetcar might be stuck in a loop, but ridership keeps growing.
Catch a Free Show This Summer
Listen to live music, watch a movie under the stars, or make new friends.
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.
How the Reds Community Fund Gives Back
The team’s nonprofit charity organization invests in kids and neighborhoods far from Great American Ball Park.
Using a Little Elbow Grease to Score Free Tickets
It pays off to volunteer.
Get in for Free on These Special Days
With a little know-how, you can get free access to iconic spaces and experiences.
Get Your Quiz On at These Free Local Trivia Nights
Test your capacity for retaining obscure knowledge and drinking beer.
Going Green for Free
Classes, web shows, and seed giveaways can help you be a friend to the environment.
Free and Fun Educational Programs for Kids This Summer
Free and Fun Educational Programs for Kids This Summer
Where to Enjoy a Free Day Inside
Need to beat the summer heat or escape the rain? Try these free indoor activities.
Cincinnati’s Free Learning and Networking Opportunities
Connect with others, learn something new, or get training at no cost.
Enjoy the Great Outdoors for Free
Check out these options and remind yourself of the real meaning of “free play.”
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
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.
Using Music to Close the Chasm With My Father
Here’s what happened when I tried talking ‘bout my generation with my father.
Radar
Connect to Nature in Imago’s Labyrinth
The urban forest’s spiral path helps visitors ground themselves through meditation.
Evan Yeung’s Sculptures Bring His Imagination to Life
This pediatrician’s gargantuan creations are capturing hearts and spreading whimsy around the Queen City.
Scrub Up a New Beat with Cincinnati Washboards
This niche percussion company proves the tools are better for making music than scrubbing clothes.
Library Living at the Mercantile Apartments
The Mercantile Apartments allow you to move in next to Cincinnati’s iconic members-only club for bibliophiles.
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.”
Columns
Editor’s Letter: June 2025
Editor-in-chief John Fox wonders if the best things in life are, in fact, free.
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.
Dine
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.
Natasha Williams is Sharing Her Love of Wine with the People of Cincinnati
The Black Wine Fest founder builds community through wine-centric events.
Mike Stankovich’s Journey to Chicago
The Longfellow Bar owner discusses his James Beard Award nomination ahead of the annual ceremony.
Slurp Away at Genki Ramen & Izakaya
This restaurant in Oakley offers loaded-up ramen and other delicious Japanese dishes.
Kona Ice Upgrades Treat Selection With Smoothies
Hundreds of the shaved ice trucks will start serving blended drinks with real fruit this summer.