May 2012

Tuesday, May 1
*Mamma Mia – A mother. A daughter. 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Now through May 6 at the Aronoff Center.

Wednesday, May 2
*Thunder Knocking on the Door – The Playhouse’s biggest musical hit of the last 20 years returns! Once upon a time, a mysterious, blues-playing stranger named Marvell Thunder arrives at the door of the Dupree family with a unique challenge — a “cutting contest,” in which twin guitars are the weapons of choice.
*Life Could Be A Dream – About a quartet of crooners in 1960. Location: Ensemble Theatre

Thursday, May 3
*Second City - The sketch comedy group based out of Chicago returns for another show of hilarity making fun of all that the Queen City holds dear.

Friday, May 4
*Raise the Roof - Lang Lang returns to perform with the CSO. Encore hosts post concert reception at Mr. Pitiful’s in OTR.

Saturday, May 5
*Cinco de Mayo - Buck’s Badass celebration at Bakersfield. Proceeds to benefit OTR Community Housing.
*Cinco de Nada - Full day of food, music, and fun.
*Ponces Inc – 5th Bday party celebration at Neon’s
*Derby Day – Ladies break out those fancy hats and grab yourself a Mint Julep or Scarlet O’hara.. it’s Derby Day!

Sunday, May 6
*Flying Pig – Cincinnati’s annual marathon

Tuesday, May 8
*Les Miserables - Cameron Mackintosh presents a brand new 25th anniversary production of Boublil & Schönberg’s legendary musical. Now through May 13 at the Aronoff Center.

Thursday, May 10
*Wild About Wine – Held in various locations throughout the park, the  event features wine sampling, light fare, live music and up-close animal encounters.
*Champions of Hope Fundraiser – To benefit the Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services at Devou Park
*JLC Fashion Show – Satisfy your sweet tooth at the Junior League of Cincinnati’s “I Want Candy” Fashion Show at Scene Ultra Lounge

Friday, May 11
*May Festival – Annual classic music festival at Music Hall

Saturday, May 12
*Block the Sun Run – 5k run in Glendale to benefit the Andy Caress Melanoma Foundation 

Sunday, May 13
*Clifton House Tours – A group of Clifton homeowners open their doors and this year there will be homes from the 1800s to 2011 highlighting several different styles, including Victorian, American Four-Square, Tudor and Frank Lloyd Wright.

Thursday, May 17
*Spring Gathering – Of the Bacchanalian Society at the Cincinnati Masonic Temple.

Friday, May 18
*Hammer Time – To benefit Habitat for Humanity with special honoree Macy Kirkland. Location: Cintas Center.
*Cincy Spring Fling – 23rd annual event at historic Coney Island. Featuring live music by 3 Day Rule, beer sponsored by Christian Moerlein and great food from over a dozen restaurants, this party is a perennial favorite of Cincinnati’s young professionals.

Saturday, May 19
*Exhibitionism – Best late night party of the year, at the Weston Art Gallery
*Celestial Ball - At the Duke Energy and Convention Center to benefit Children’s Hospital
*PLN Dodgeball – Professional Leadership Network hosts annual dodgeball tourney at Fountain Square
*Go OTR Summer Celebration – Following the OTR 5k hang out in the Gateway Quarter for some food, music, and fun
*Golf Outing at Triple Crown – To benefit Asthma Division of Children’s Hospital, put on by Kindervelt 50
*Rev It Up – For Meals on Wheels. An evening of dinner and dancing in typical Indy 500 style while enjoying a panoramic view of the Cincinnati skyline.

Sunday, May 20
*Arthritis Walk - 5k walk at Sawyer Point
*RAIN – A tribute to the The Beatles for one night only at the Aronoff Center

Friday, May 25
*Mad Love – MADLOVE is an innovative art show, musical festival, and dance party meant to spread love and unity. It will be held on Friday and Saturday at Sawyer Point.