Community Calendar

An evening of laughs with comedian BRIAN BATES

Doors at 6:30 and 9:00 PM, shows at 7:30 and 9:30

Brian Bates is a Nashville based comedian who tours the country performing at comedy clubs, theaters, corporate events, and churches. You may have seen his Dry Bar Comedy specials or heard him as a guest on The Grand Ole Opry. He can also be heard regularly on LaughUSA on SiriusXM radio.

When not on the road, Brian joins fellow comedians Nate Bargatze, Aaron Weber and Dusty Slay as one of the hosts of the "NateLand Podcast" which is heard by thousands of listeners each week.

Commonwealth Comedy Club (formerly Commonwealth Sanctuary) is Cincinnati’s home for exquisitely curated live entertainment. Each week we bring you hilarious stand-up comedians, intimate concerts, unique theater productions, live podcast recordings, and so much more.

Commonwealth Comedy Club is housed in the recently renovated, historic former Tower Methodist Church, originally built in 1914. It is no longer a church! Rather, we have converted the purpose of this beautiful old building to bringing you exquisitely curated live entertainment. We have, however, gone to great lengths to preserve the original character of the building while updating for it’s new purpose. We retained all the original stained glass windows and custom-built, curved pews.

We have added a full concession stand with draft beer and wine, as well as many canned drinks, including cocktails. We partner with local Dayton, KY business Kate’s Catering for our prepared food options. We have added full lighting and sound systems, as well as a complete broadcast-quality video system for recording events and live podcasts. We are exclusively partnered with Third Rule Media to produce our recorded content

The Westside Market is a vibrant small business pop-up market located in Westwood Town Hall. Taking place on the first Saturday of the month from May through September, it features over 100 local businesses, food trucks, and free family fun activities.
This monthly event provides an excellent outlet for local businesses to connect with the community.

Celebrate the special bond between generations with exclusive shopping deals, interactive memory-making activities, and a nostalgic atmosphere filled with live music and special promotions.

Our Haus is the place to get ready for Reds home games.

Present your Reds ticket to that day's game (Monday-Thursday games ONLY), and receive:

Burger or Wurst On A Bun Plus A 1/2 Liter Of Bier For Just $9.99!

LET'S GO REDS!

Experience Cincinnati Parks + Rec for Wellness with weekly yoga at Lytle Park with Brandi Corbin, followed by restorative, meditative walks with the Taft Museum of Art.

Wednesdays, July 9-16, 5:30-6:30 PM
Wednesdays, July 23-October 15, Noon-1PM

This outdoor experience is designed to calm the mind, move the body and invite moments of reflection--right in the heart of downtown. No experience necessary. All are welcome.

Art & Poetry is our annual FREE celebration of the creative arts. Spend the day making art with friends, watch live performances throughout the day, and sign up to participate in the Poetry Slam.

Sponsor
Women Writing for a Change

Participating Organizations
Creative Asian Society: 1 PM - 6 PM

"Poetry in Asian Calligraphy". Creative Asian Society artists will demonstrate Chinese poetry and haiku written in Chinese and Japanese calligraphy. Visitors are invited to copy artists' works or compose their own poems or haiku using calligraphy brushes.

Refresh Collective: 1 PM - 6 PM

Refresh Collective is thrilled to be a part of Findlay Market's Art and Poetry event! Refresh Collective exists to cultivate tomorrow's change-makers through self-expression and skill building rooted in hip-hop culture. Job training and music technology classes are just some of what we do! Stop by to learn more about our amazing programs, get some sweet merch, or even print your own tee!

Indigo Hippo 1 PM - 6 PM

Make your own take home poetry collage with Indigo Hippo, inspired by fridge magnet poetry! Choose words that inspire you (cut from upcycled magazines) to create your own poem, and glue them on a card to create your collage postcard.

Women Writing for (a) Change 1 PM - 8 PM

Join Women Writing for (a) Change for a creative adventure—where we’ll blend collage and words to build a one-of-a-kind community poem together!

Artisan Organizations and Storefronts
Beautiful Bags Lady

Bee Haven

Earthganics

Melanin Flame Candle

SKT Ceramics

Poetry Slam
The Poetry Slam will be held at Jane’s from 5 - 8 PM! All poets are welcome to apply!

There will be prizes for the winners, and the poems will be judged by Women Writing for (a) Change

Prizes -
1st Place $250
2nd Place $125
3rd Place $100

Experience the mystical and the macabre at our Dark Market! Join us for an evening of enchantment and otherworldly wonders as we gather to explore all things witchy and strange from tarot readings to spellbinding supplies this market is not for the faint of heart. Come and embrace the dark side with us at Sacred Journey Market! Tickets are $5. Hosted by Triple Goddess Gifts, LLC.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of elegance, impact, and inspiration at the Cincinnati Ronald McDonald House Mission Possible Gala. Step into a world where compassion meets action, and every mission supports families with critically ill children!

Date: September 6, 2025
Location: Northern Kentucky Convention Center | 1 W Rivercenter Blvd, Covington, KY 41011
Time: 6:00 pm

Put on your finest black tie attire and prepare to embark on a mission of hope and healing! Together, we'll celebrate the power of community and raise critical funds to keep families close when they need it most.

oin us for an unforgettable evening celebrating 33 years of nurturing the arts! freshART is back and better than ever—an exciting night of creativity, community, and impact.

🌟 What to Expect:
• Live Auction featuring 25+ original works of art created by talented local artists
• SilentART Mobile Auction with even more treasures to discover
• Live Music + All-Inclusive Bar
• A vibrant gathering of artists, art lovers, and change makers

Your attendance helps support Behringer-Crawford Museum’s arts initiatives and vital youth educational programs. Since its inception, freshART has raised nearly half a million dollars to inspire creativity and learning in our region’s youth.

🎟️ Tickets: $60 per guest
🎉 Table sponsorships available

Let’s celebrate art—and make a difference!
For tickets and info: www.bcmuseum.org | (859) 491-4003 | freshart@bcmuseum.org