Cincinnati/ Fun & Entertainment
Published on December 03, 2018
4 events worth checking out in Cincinnati this weekThe Christ Church Cathedral hosts the annual Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival this weekend. | Photo: Christ Church Cathedral/Yelp

From concerts to the annual Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival, there's plenty to enjoy in Cincinnati this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.

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Doorways: Half-Remembered Music featuring Susan Yang

Catch a concert featuring pianist Susan Yang this Thursday evening at Weston Art Gallery. Yang will present a repertoire that reveals hidden connections between Bach, Chopin, Shostakovich and George Crumb.

When: Thursday, Dec. 6, 7-8 p.m.
Where: Weston Art Gallery at Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St.
Admission: Free

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Urban League Young Professional's Jingle and Mingle Holiday Party

The Urban League Young Professionals of Greater Southwestern Ohio is holding its third annual Jingle and Mingle Holiday Gathering this Friday evening. The holiday gathering will feature a donation drive for the Grooming Closet at Woodward High School, a resource room for students in need of grooming and hygiene items throughout the school year.

When: Friday, Dec. 7, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Kingsgate Marriott Conference Center at the University of Cincinnati, 151 Goodman St.
Admission: Free

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Ticket Giveaway: 79th Annual Boar's Head & Yule Log Festival

This weekend brings the return of the annual Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival at the Christ Church Cathedral — and you may be able to get into the door free.

With medieval costumes, an orchestra and choir, and special lighting effects, the pageant features a Beefeaters procession, the lighting of the festival candle, the Boar’s Head procession and more.

Register using the link below and show up at the cathedral from 8-9 a.m. Saturday for a chance to win free tickets to the local tradition.

When: Saturday, Dec. 8, 8-9 a.m.
Where: Christ Church Cathedral, 318 E. Fourth St.
Admission: Free

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JustLOVE CD release party with David Wilcox

Last but not least, celebrate the debut of JustLOVE's new CD this Sunday evening at the Monastery Studio. The JustLOVE band — a "multi-faith movement provoking love and action" — in collaboration with Temple Sholom, is teaming with American folk singer-songwriter David Wilcox for the event.

When: Sunday, Dec. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: The Monastery Studio, 766 William Howard Taft Road
Admission: Free

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