SPORTS AND STYLE IN THE QUEEN CITY
The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati brings families into the heart of Flying Pig Marathon weekend with a high-energy festival at Smale Riverfront Park, featuring live music, interactive activities, and a welcoming space to celebrate together.
Cincinnati becomes a World Cup city this summer at The Banks. The 2026 FIFA World Cup Viewing Village brings the world’s biggest matches to a giant outdoor screen, surrounded by food, drinks, and a crowd that builds with every goal. From Team USA’s opening match to the final, this is where the city gathers to watch, react, and stay part of the tournament from start to finish.
You cross the finish line, grab a drink, and then it hits. Real hunger. The kind that demands salt, carbs, and something substantial. Cincinnati delivers with spots that understand exactly what your body needs. From quick, sodium-loaded stops like Larry’s to full, satisfying plates at Plum Street Bar and Cafe, and a proper sit-down reward at The Pickled Pig, this is your post-marathon food plan done right.
Northern Kentucky is investing in its creative future with intention. ArtsWave, MeetNKY, and the Northern Kentucky Port Authority have launched the OneNKY Artist-in-Residence program, naming Susan Byrnes as its inaugural artist. Her exhibition, Streams of Consciousness Fields Clouds Bubbles, transforms the OneNKY Center Gallery into an active, evolving space where art, development, and community connection intersect. This initiative positions the arts as a core driver of identity, tourism, and economic growth across the region.
Cincinnati Ballet delivers a two-week spring showcase at the Aronoff Center, pairing the contemporary triple bill Director’s Vision Liberty in Motion with the family-friendly Pinocchio. Experience the full range of ballet, from modern choreography to story-driven performance, all in one visit.
Jason Kelce brought energy, humor, and a very modern media presence to Augusta, and it sparked a real question. Does he belong at the Masters? This piece breaks down what Augusta represents, why his presence drew attention, and where he actually fits within the structure of Masters week.
The Reds sit atop a tightly packed NL Central as a critical road stretch against Pittsburgh and Chicago approaches, with Chase Burns dealing and reinforcements like Nick Lodolo nearing a return. Derby weekend brings its own intrigue as rail-drawn favorite Renegade faces long odds history. Off the field, questions swirl around former UC quarterback Brendan Sorsby and potential NCAA scrutiny. Plus, Chad Tracy steps into Boston’s top job and Luke Kennard delivers postseason production in Los Angeles.