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The Northside Business Association was founded as the Northside Business Club and has been serving Northside since 1907. We're the official voice with the City of Cincinnati for the Northside Business District. The NBA serves to create and maintain vitality in the Northside Business District, by offering resources for all Northside businesses and working together…
Monday Night at the Comet is a gathering space for the musical arts, spontaneous discussion, eating and drinking, grounded in a lifestyle of the working class citizen. This series ushers a bundle of live shows, one for each Monday night at your favorite bar in Northside, in an effort to realize quality collective experiences by…
Two sets every Sunday, at 7:30pm & 9pm. These Sunday night sessions at the Comet are informal and known to draw a diverse audience from children to senior citizens from all walks of life. The repertoire of the band is very broad covering numerous genres in the bluegrass framework. Audiences soon discover that in addition…
Urban Bike Riding 101 (The 2nd workshop of 4 total) During Bike Month (May), SPUN Bicycles is hosting the Urban Bike Riding 101 Workshop. This workshop teaches bicycle safety to adults through the relative safety of riding on the neighborhood streets of Northside. We will build stamina and gain confidence by practicing how to get…
We at the Hive want our community’s activists to stay around for a long time. Nonprofit leaders and community organizers who make it the long haul do so through finding their own contemplative roots and skillfully equipping those in the community to do the same. The structure for belonging and transforming is not technique. Its…
HELIGATOR RECORDS CD-R RELEASE SHOW! Come celebrate the release of the Cincinnati-based compilation Siyavakeshela vol. 1 featuring new work from: John Bender, Amanda's Scanner, Ofir Klemperer & Josiah Wolf, Nanny, Slow Crime, Stella, Marc Governanti, Pete Fosco, Zijnzijn Zijnzijn!, Andrew Elaban and many more! All proceeds from CD sales go to the Malindza Refugee Camp…
Do you feel depleted, overwhelmed, exhausted? Do you crave stillness, but can’t quite seem to make the time or space? In this class, we’ll explore the theme and dialogue of creating space for stillness, calm, contemplation and release, while we utilize the intelligent system of yin yoga and breathwork. Also known as pranayama, the breathwork…
Ohio's thriving jazz fusion community comes together for a night with Safety Squad (Columbus), Phantom Pop (NYC), and ECO Quartet (Cincinnati). May 9th at Urban Artifact. NO COVER! /// Safety Squad /// Safety Squad is a large ensemble from Columbus, OH that embraces the music and spirit of Snarky Puppy, a Grammy-winning group whose sound…
Naan Violence Dreamy, mirage-like sitar music that evokes the mystery of an endless expanse of desert sand. It’s traditional sitar music re-invented for a barroom audience. Nature Was Here music made from dream time http://www.NatureWasHere.com Liz Fleck Horror writer new to the Cincinnati scene. A refreshingly honest voice and intense imagery that'll be you right…
Experience the magic and power of Cincinnati's legendary 16-piece big band! 35 years and running. The Blue Wisp Big Band performs at Urban Artifact every Wednesday at 8:30. Be a part of the scene that everyone is talking about as John Von Ohlen and the band deliver a one-of-a-kind experience for you and your guests…
Wed May 10th Listing Loon 9pm dark ambient industrial electronix by... schädel https://schadel.bandcamp.com/ Robert Inhuman (REALICIDE, Decide Today, Boltcutter) https://youtu.be/hjSyGlDzZ54 + MC Daisy we'll get a mic with menacing pitchshifter on it.
MAY 10th, 2017 //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// BUGG (Bloomington) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PO2-CSi9SQg WEED (Vancouver) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZT0JmglbQA SWIM TEAM (HELL) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0ZqOwt93rc DINGE (ALSO HELL) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjChbqu8Jts //////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// FREE - 9PM - 4579 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH Chow down on a 'ritto, dance with a hottie, body slam yrself into a table.
We all experience trauma. Often our bodies can assimilate and alchemize our life experiences. However, when our experiences are intense, and our body’s physical systems lack the strength to do this fully, we back-log these unprocessed experiences in the actual tissues of our body. This is generally known as our personal “trauma”, and it can…
John the Revelator is the solo project of Jake Garrett. Jake is more known for his blues rock trio MasonJar Menagerie and his newly founded record label, DeepRoots Family Records and Productions. Along with MasonJar, Jake plays with 6 other bands regularly. Many of which, he writes the music for. Jake has been writing songs…
Join us for a YYEESS iitt iiss->->DDOOUUBBLLEE SSYYNNTTH BBAANNDD EEXXPPLLOOSSIIOONN on Thursday May 11th at The Comet- Matthew Meldon - Mother 32 Doug McDiarmid - Minilogue Peter Foley - Juno 6 Ofir Klemperer - Ms 20 Josiah Wolf - Electronic drums Chase Allen Leonard - Electronic drums
Come join us for the 3rd annual Cinco de Gato! This year's event will be held at Urban Artifact. Our very own Eddie Annal band will be playing as well! 15% of the bar revenue will be donated for ocelot conservation. All profits will be donated to Friends of Laguna Atascosa. So bring your friends…
Timeless Japan: A Photography Exhibit Helen Rindsberg Drop by to see the opening on Friday, May 12, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Guitar music by Todd Juengling Meet Helen Rindsberg and connect with new and old friends alike. Wine, tea, and nibbles provided Show open: May 12 – July 28, 2017 Timeless Japan presents eight…
/// Electric Orange Peel /// The future of improvisational music is here. Electric Orange Peel freely creates elaborate, completely spontaneous suites of music every set, giving the audience a unique and intimate experience based on the risk-taking of live thematic improv. Sworn enemies of musical sameness and hell bent on getting outside the box, EOP…
Hera City Sounds presents :: PARTS :: DARK n DREAMY s w i r l i n g electronic goodness from Grand Rapids on Winspear <3 https://partsmusic.bandcamp.com/releases The Phasmids :: local shoegaze n synth inspired rock and roll mega crew ÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷ free yall music 10ish 21+ ;*
Danbient returns from galaxy hopping to bring space bass to the place!!! Come see the Gangster of the Galaxy in his cape-clad glory!! Starting @ midnight!!
The Village Green's annual Bike sale/Plant sale Fundraiser! Mobo has great deals and bike selection with prices ranging from $75-$200! The greenhouse has cultivated an awesome variety of veggies, flowers, and herbs to choose from! It's also an open house! Tour the grounds and learn about the programs and opportunities at the Village Green! Come…
Coffee will be provided in the morning by Sidewinder Coffee. http://www.sidewindercoffee.com Fresh donuts from Bonomini Bakery courtesy of Queen City Moto. http://www.queencitymoto.com Schedule of events: Registration: 11:00am to 12:30pm Ride Announcements: 12:30pm Kick Stands Up: 1:00pm Live Music: 3:00pm to 6:00pm Raffle Drawings: 5:30pm and 6:30pm Split the Pot: 6:45pm This year's ride is presented…
Happy Mothers Day! No, you didn't forget a gift for mom. You're out at your local craft brewery to GET a gift for mom. Our good friends at Twigs N Twine are setting up shop inside the taproom - conveniently on Mothers Day Eve! They'll bring a selection of bouquets and vases with arrangements $15…
Aging guitar rock takeover. Disaster Class - features members of Little Lights, Sometimes, and Comprador. disasterclass.bandcamp.com Static Falls - features members of culture queer, tigerlilies, Ohio Knife, and Nic Powers formerly of The Sweep. https://www.facebook.com/staticfalls/ Hyperstatic - features Sammy McKee from old city on drums. Jared Grabb (Peoria, IL) - https://jaredgrabb.bandcamp.com/
/// Goran Ivanovic Trio /// 9 pm Goran Ivanovic One of the most versatile, skilled, and curious musicians in Chicago, guitarist Goran Ivanovic has built a career built upon exploration. Born and raised in Croatia, he was in the midst of studying at the prestigious Mozarteum University in Salzburg, Austria with masters like Elliot Fisk…
BRIAN OLIVE BAND, BRIANNA KELLY, JOHN HOFFMAN in the back room 10pm. VAMPIRE WEEKEND AT BERNIES @ 1 AM in the front room FREE
New to Basement Reggae? Let this month's edition, Bashment 101, be your introduction to what we have to offer: your favorite dancehall reggae classics, all spun strictly on vinyl, in an actual basement...at THE COMET in Northside! It's like a reggae house party in your cool grandma's basement, complete with a small bar (full bar…
/// Blank State /// Cincy/NKY Alt Rock Jack Johnson: lead vocal, rhythm guitar Garrett Crider: percussion, backup vocal Hunter Torosian : bass guitar Brendan Jordan: lead guitar, backup vocal /// Levee /// Levee is a unique Soul, Funk, and R&B trio that brings dance worthy grooves and tunes for an original, honest and wild experience.…
The Northside Community Council is a volunteer, community-based organization that provides an opportunity for all individuals and groups in the community to participate in Northside’s present and to chart Northside’s future. As such, it is committed to bringing people of diverse backgrounds and opinions together in an atmosphere that fosters cooperation and communication. Northside Community…
The Doughty Family is back at it and they are bringing the FREE FOR ALL FURY on a Monday night Featuring SWEEB Smoke Sumn Big Tree Scooty Puff Breezy God Dude Mr Suntan Alan 4PREZ FREEEEE SHOWWWWW
Experience the magic and power of Cincinnati's legendary 16-piece big band! 35 years and running. The Blue Wisp Big Band performs at Urban Artifact every Wednesday at 8:30. Be a part of the scene that everyone is talking about as John Von Ohlen and the band deliver a one-of-a-kind experience for you and your guests…
wowowowow !!!!!! Very stoked to welcome BOYTOY to Cincinnati for the very first time !!!!! This is a show fueled by WOMXN POWER !!!!!!!! BOYTOY :: SURFY BLAZIN" ROCK AND ROLL HEAVEN FROM NYC // BURGER RECORDS <3>> !!! MYSTERY GUESTS !!!! they rule ! they rock ! so hard !!! I PROMISE !! ------------------------------------…
We invite you to come dine with us and let your taste buds indulge in culinary creations and beautifully crafted wines! This will be a 5 course menu paired with 5 wines for $50 ! Don't forget to call and make your reservation today!
We announce the 22nd installment of the Chase Public Response Project: On May 18th, six exciting artists and thinkers have been invited to each perform ten minute responses to Photographer Sherrie Levine’s 1981 series “After Walker Evans,” in which the artist shot reproductions of Depression-era photographs by Walker Evans (which were made ubiquitous after being…
A bill so big that we couldn't fit the names in the event tag (sorry Communications) /// Tooth Lures a Fang /// DIY Melodic Garage Rock /// Lower Automation /// Experimental punk /// Lo, The Loyal Conscripts /// Instrumental. Aggressive. Post-Rock. /// Communications /// Garage punk you don't wanna bring home to mother Free Show!…
POP PUNK QUEERCORE & HEAVY HEAVY NIGHT at yacht club ft : Starry Nights :: queercore from Iowa https://starrynights.bandcamp.com/ Actual Italians :: local "IL FUTURO E FEMMINILE!" garage rock Milkman :: heavy mathy metal from cinci / oxford https://milkmantheband.bandcamp.com/ Megan Shroer :: of "BOYS" fame does a solo set ! https://boysohio.bandcamp.com/ ÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷÷ free show !!!!…
People of Northside! I'm bringing my circus to town with a few gigs in the Cincinnati area. Join me, Brad Meinerding, Chris Cusentino and Brian Aylor on Thursday the 18th at The Comet.
Cincinnati's one-of-a-kind fundraiser featuring one-of-a-kind art, this is an event you won't want to miss! A celebration of sustainability, the evening will include unique live entertainment, local bites and brews, and a wide variety of creatively re-purposed furniture and home décor available through live and silent auction! All proceeds benefit Easterseals programs like Building Value…
Come out for a night to support Planned Parenthood with a femme charged night of music and awareness. /// Kyla Mainous /// Kyla Mainous is a singer/songwriter from the Cincinnati area. Kyla has been performing since the age of five. She started writing songs around age 11, and taught herself guitar at 12. Three years…
Drag Sounds fuzzy VU grooves just how you like it https://dragsounds.bandcamp.com/ Pop Empire psych blues https://popempire.bandcamp.com Fourth Wife deconstructed punk from your friendliest neighbors https://fourthwife.bandcamp.com/album/spineless
Chase public is excited to host the launch event for Ariana Rinehart’s new zine: b o d y p o l i t i c, which contains art/writings collected from local womyn/non-men and Cincinnati expatriates, writings include themes such as sex positivity and identification with struggles unique to non-men, intermixed with abstracted prints inspired by…
$5 tix /// All Ages /// BUGGS THA ROCKA /// In resistance to commercial gangsta rap, Buggs Tha Rocka performance of shrewd and cultured rhymes maintains golden-era techniques while carving a creative outlet for the succeeding hip-hop generation. Hailed by his peers as a “rapper’s rapper”, Buggs tha Rocka has reinforced underground hip-hop with his…
Holy Golden - https://www.holygolden.com/ John Williams (of Kuber) - https://kuber.bandcamp.com/ Free show! Bands will accept donations :)
Kerosene Culture Presents.... A Mythic Saturday Night at THE COMET ! A masterful display of duality - the ethereal, the shadowed, the heavy ,steady, with heart. Ft. FRIGS ( Arts & Crafts ) https://frigs.bandcamp.com/ ( Blakkr) https://blakkr.bandcamp.com/ HSY ( Buzz Records ) https://hsy666.bandcamp.com/album/bask Eugenius https://eugenius.bandcamp.com/album/black-sheep Come Out To Get Weird.
What: Smoked and grilled food prepared by Dave, Dan and Matt Distel Where: Second Place in Northside (3936 Spring Grove Avenue, Cinti, Oh 45223) When: May 21st. Bar opens at 9am - food starts rolling out by noon Why: To raise some funds for Visionaries + Voices - the best dang arts organization in Cincinnati.…
The Jazz Coasters will swing your feet to the dance floor with a blend of hot jazz, swing era standards, and new swing arrangments. $5 cover includes beginner swing dance lessons. The dance lessons will start at 2:30 PM so show up early! You will want to be ready to dance when The Jazz Coasters…
Change Your Tune: a performer series for improvisation, re-invention, and re-contextualisation. This month featuring: Sheldon R. Belcher Silo's Choice Sess Drew Joseph hosting Free event
6:00 Doors open/ Conversation 7:00 Talk Begins The Mycologist: The Diary of Bartholomew Leach, Professor of Natural Philosophy by Dr. Nik Money With the aid of a spectacular time machine, Professor Bartholomew Leach will present selections from his diary entries from 1858. He will be accompanied by his cat, George Pickwick Esquire. Barty Leach (1823-1913)…
Please join us in welcoming to our stage, 4 very talented singer songwriters.... , @Taylor James, on tour from FL.... with special guests, @jake Rathburn, @abby Finch and @kryst kruer 830pm - Jake Rathburn 9pm - Kryst Kruer 930pm - Taylor James 1030pm - Abby Finch Free show... all ages *under 18 must be accompanied…
An evening with Cincinnati songwriter Chris Click and North Carolina songster jcTokes. Traveling from the mountains of Western North Carolina.... to play this brand of Honk-a-billy in Peoria, Ill. Takin' some sweet noise to the ill-i-nois.
Experience the magic and power of Cincinnati's legendary 16-piece big band! 35 years and running. The Blue Wisp Big Band performs at Urban Artifact every Wednesday at 8:30. Be a part of the scene that everyone is talking about as the band delivers a one-of-a-kind experience for you and your guests in one of the…
/// Fun Machine /// Lo-Fi, Rock, Pop, Indie /// Primal Static /// Imagine a top tier conservatory-trained pianist from one of the world’s oldest eastern cultures meets a self-taught American musical wild child and they form a band –that’s Primal Static. The duo has been creating music that’s a mercurial mixture of east and west…
Join us for a night of folky goodness at Northside Tavern. This show has been a long time in the making, and we're super excited about this lineup! 9:30 - Whitfield Crocker Such sounds are the cooked up musical musings of local guitarist/songwriter Benjamin Thomas. As a longtime sideman and collaborator in other bands, this…
Nothing beats a good cup of coffee- except a good cup of coffee on your bike in the park. Meet at the co-op with your camp stove and your favorite portable coffee making set up (tea welcome too!), and then we'll ride to Eden Park, fire up the stoves, and enjoy! No portable coffee making…
Happen's annual kids cooking contest returns this on Saturday, May 27 from 11:00am - 1:00pm. Junior chefs across the city are challenged to come up with their own spin on the classic Peanut Butter sandwich by adding their favorite ingredients and flavor combinations. Next all contestants present their sandwiches at Happen on May 27 for…
"A Year in Review is a visual documentation of almost everything I've photographed in skateboarding within the past year. The concept behind this show is to have everyone come together as a whole to see how much this skateboarding community has done. In this day and age, skatebaording photo and video content is here today,…
Powerfest is upon us again. This time in its fifth year. We have got a killer lineup of bands that will be announced on 4/1. Admission is $10 and the show is ALL AGES UNTIL MIDNIGHT. The show will be 18 and up after midnight. Doors will open at 8pm! We also have presale tickets…
One of our fav hometown heroes is having a birthday with a big zero in it. We thought the best way to celebrate would be to throw a big ole birthday bash to benefit some local orgs that mean a lot to him. Hilly Kenkel and Northside Nick are DJing - so throw some glitter…
PRE MEMORIAL DAY PARTY at COMET !!!! VERY STOKED FOR THIS ONE :)!!!! The Lovers :: sincere and beautiful rock and roll with a hearty twang from Cincinnati Ohio USA <3 <3 https://soundcloud.com/the-lovers-785404817 Pollen Rx :: scruffy & garagey jangle punk from Austin TX https://pollenatx.bandcamp.com/ Troy Gallaher :: delicate intricate guitar frenzy CMON DOWN U…
Devastated: a writing workshop The purpose of this workshop is to explore the creative potential of devastation; great destruction or damage, overwhelming shock and grief. In such moments, we become outside of ourselves- and as challenging as it is, there is great power in both expressing and the expression of such a stark change in…
Experience the magic and power of Cincinnati's legendary 16-piece big band! 35 years and running. The Blue Wisp Big Band performs at Urban Artifact every Wednesday at 8:30. Be a part of the scene that everyone is talking about as the band delivers a one-of-a-kind experience for you and your guests in one of the…
Summer is near! It’s the perfect time to immerse yourself in art that celebrates the beauty of nature. Many artists who find kinship with nature will be showing art based on plant and animal motifs. Stop by and smell the roses. Everyone’s welcome to the Garden Party at V+V! Exhibition runs through 7/27/17 Artwork above…
Grab a partner; Beer Pong has arrived at Second Place. $5 buy in/ team. KNOCKOUT. SECOND. PRIZES. BEER. PLACE. PONG. YOU. BONUS: its' CHEAP PITCHER night!
GETTIN' BUCK WIILLLLLD WITH SOME BLUESY GARAGE RAWK N ROLE /// Toon Town /// Garage Blues duo with the propensity to break hearts and cutting off some mullets /// Brother O' Brother /// Indy soul garage blues... GUITAR... madness /// The High Definitions /// Columbus 3 piece blues rock n sock with a heavy emphasis…
Rock n' Roll reigns supreme as we welcome in a posterior whippin' night of head banging bliss w/ /// ThunderTaker /// /// Motel Faces /// /// Hammered with Jesus /// /// Scarecrow Sideshow /// 8pm $5 at the door All Ages
JUNE 2ND, 2017 - NORTHSIDE TAVERN - FREE Join Swim Team and Fairmount girls in celebrating the release of Swim Team's Self Titled LP on LET'S PRETEND RECORDS. Pre order the LP: https://www.letspretendrecords.com/preorder -------------------------------------------------------------------------- // Swim Team // "Billie Holiday hopping on stage after a few dry martinis and fronting X-RAY SPEX, with Tommy Lee's…
Saturday, June 3rd @ The Comet IN THE SEA Tristan Honsinger - cello (active since 70's; recorded w Cecil Taylor, Derek Bailey, Peter Brotzmann, William Parker, David Toop, etc; a founder of the ICP Orchestra; and has collaborated with The Pop Group, The Ex, Borbetomagus, etc) Nicolas Calioa - bass Joshua Zubot - violin +…
Catch a beautiful night of original music with: Jennifer Simone https://soundcloud.com/jennifer_simone https://cincymusic.com/bands/jennifer-simone Freedom Nicole Moore https://soundcloud.com/freedomnicolemoore https://cincymusic.com/bands/freedom-nicole-moore Marjorie Lee of The Lovers https://marjorieandthelovers.bandcamp.com/ https://cincymusic.com/bands/the-lovers
Peridoni and Ernie Johnson From Detroit throw it down at Urban Artifact on Saturday, June 3rd! /// Peridoni /// Peridoni is a 4-piece modern jam band from Cincinnati, Ohio! Mixing tight grooves with soaring melodies and blistering solo's, an original, danceable groove is created! https://soundcloud.com/peridoni https://peridoni.bandcamp.com/ /// Ernie Johnson From Detroit /// #whoiserniejohnsonfromdetroit https://erniejohnsonfromdetroit.bandcamp.com/releases $5…
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