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Keep CincyWeird

Cincinnati has had its share of oddballs and interesting goings-on since the beginning.

By Emma Balcom, Brianna Connock, John Fox, Greg Hand, and Claire Lefton

Edited by Claire Lefton

Cincinnati’s Bizarre Baazars

Magic memorabilia, DIY toymaking, and vegan cheeses, oh my!

Dread Pirate Robert the Barrrd

Robert Dorsey, the notorious pirate singer of regional Renaissance festivals.

Welcome to the Jungle, We’ve Got Singing Robots

At Jungle Jim's International Market, eccentricity is the name of the game.

Getting Buggy with Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker

The Bug Chicks make creepy crawlies not so creepy.

Playing Like It’s 1869

Vintage base ball (two words) is a state of mind.

What’s Missy Stricklett’s Favorite Color? Magenta!

The longest-running cast member of Cincinnati’s only "Rocky Horror Picture Show" shadow cast

Odd Outings in the Queen City

Some unusual monuments, museums, and attractions.

Talking Fish with Nick Tobler, The Eel Pit Guy

This TikTok famous fish enthusiast built a freshwater eel pond in his basement

Editor’s Letter September 2024: Keep Cincinnati Weird

Editor-in-Chief John Fox talks about the evolution of language and how that pertains to keeping out city "weird."

Cincinnati’s Peculiar Past

Our city has had its share of oddballs and interesting goings-on since the beginning.

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