Entertainment in Ohio
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Music Hall
The acoustically pristine Music Hall is Cincy's classical music venue, where the symphony orchestra, pops orchestra, opera and ballet hold their seasons. This is not the best neighborhood, so be cautious and park nearby.
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Severance Hall
Severance Hall is where the acclaimed Cleveland Symphony Orchestra holds its season (August to May). The orchestra's summer home is Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, about 22 miles south.
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Great Lakes Brewing Company
Great Lakes wins numerous prizes for its brewed-on-the-premises beers. Added historical bonus: Eliott Ness got into a shootout with criminals here; ask the bartender to show you the bullet holes.
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Wexner Center for the Arts
North of downtown, the university area has many casual storefronts. The campus's Wexner Center for the Arts offers cutting-edge art exhibits, films and performances.
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Blind Lemon
Head down the passageway to enter this atmospheric old speakeasy. It has an outdoor courtyard in summer, with a fire pit added in winter, and there's live music nightly.
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Ohio Stadium
The Ohio State Buckeyes football team packs a rabid crowd into legendary, horseshoe-shaped Ohio Stadium for its games, held on Saturdays in the fall.
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Crew Stadium
The popular Columbus Crew pro soccer team plays in Crew Stadium, which is north off I-71 and 17th Ave, from March to October.
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Southgate House
Big and small, touring and local bands alike play in this 1814 haunted mansion, which also happens to be the birthplace of the tommy gun.
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Great American Ballpark
Home to the Reds (pro baseball's first team), Cincy is a great place to catch a game thanks to its bells-and-whistles riverside ballpark.
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Oenotria
To imbibe on a laid-back outdoor patio, Little Italy is the place to go. So sip the night away at this perfect Little Italy wine bar.
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Major Hoopples
Look over the bar for Cleveland's best skyline view from this friendly, eclectic watering hole. There's free live music some nights.
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Johnny's Little Bar
One of the Warehouse District's more casual, compact offerings. The hard-to-find entrance is on Frankfort Ave, a side street.
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Progressive Field
Pro baseball's Indians (aka 'the Tribe') hit here. Great sightlines and a fun atmosphere make it a top park to see a game.
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Nationwide Arena
The National Hockey League's Columbus Blue Jackets slap the puck at downtown's Nationwide Arena.
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Beer Barrel Saloon
The Beer Barrel Saloon has plenty of space for imbibing - its bar is 406ft long.
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Playhouse Square Center
This elegant center hosts theater, opera and ballet. Check the website for $10 'Smart Seats.'
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Comet
The casual Comet, in Northside, has the city's best jukebox and bar food; try the burrito.
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Quicken Loans Arena
The Cavaliers play basketball at 'the Q, ' which doubles as an entertainment venue.
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Paul Brown Stadium
The Bengals pro football team scrimmages a few blocks west of the ballpark.
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Grog Shop
Up-and-coming rockers thrash at this longtime Coventry music house.
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City View Tavern
The city sparkles out in front of you at this unassuming boozer.
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