Good morning, Hamilton.

Hamilton County leaders are naming a campus in Bond Hill after social worker Patricia McCollum, known for caring for families, as the facility accessible from Reading Road (near Interstates 71 and 75) will soon host county services.

Hamilton Bridal District, a collective of 26 local wedding businesses, kicked off its one-stop shop for wedding planning services outside the old Butler County Courthouse on Wednesday.

The initiative will connect couples with venues, photographers, catering, and hotels (including cakes) in Hamilton.

United Way of Greater Cincinnati says its 2-1-1 helpline answered over 50,000 calls last year and connected families to housing, utility relief and income support in 11 counties.

A new report shows a $2 million investment returned $7 million, meaning every dollar gives back $3 to our community.

St. Gertrude Players are presenting Beauty and the Beast at a local theater, offering a family-friendly production later this week in Hamilton.

Details on performance times and ticket sales are expected to be announced soon.

Greater Cincinnati’s new Comprehensive Climate Action Plan details measures such as boosting transit, upgrading building efficiency, and expanding EV charging to cut greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2050.

Local agencies (including OKI and Cincinnati) are set to work with communities on these initiatives.

Karen Slack Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Memorial Hall — $29.00 - $44.00 — Experience the Grammy Award-winning soprano Karen Slack perform works from Florence Price's unpublished songs.

Yue Yin Dance Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Aronoff Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience an enchanting performance by the Mutual Dance Theatre's Yue Yin Dance Company.

My Furry Valentine 2026

2:30-5:00 p.m. — Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill — Early Bird: $25 adults, $5 kids 5+, General Admission: $5, Free for kids under 5 — Discover your perfect pet among hundreds of adoptable dogs and cats from local shelters.

Cincinnati Home and Garden Show

10 AM – 1 PM — Duke Energy Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Explore the latest trends in home improvement and garden inspiration at this vibrant expo.

Matteo Mancuso Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Ludlow Garage — Ticketed event — Experience the electrifying Route96 tour by Matteo Mancuso.

Karyn White Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Ludlow Garage — Tickets available via Ticketmaster and Vivid Seats — Experience the soulful melodies of Karyn White live in concert.

Cincinnati Home and Garden Show

10 AM – 2 PM — Duke Energy Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Explore the latest in home and garden trends and find inspiration for your next project.

Cincinnati Home and Garden Show

10 AM – 2 PM — Duke Energy Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Discover home improvement tips and garden inspiration at this vibrant expo.

Connect Conference 2026

1:30 PM – 8 PM — 12020 Southwick Ln, Cincinnati, OH — Refunds available up to 7 days before the event — Network and learn from child welfare leaders and experts at this transformative conference.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid - The Musical

2-6 p.m. — The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati - Emery Theater — Tickets from $74 — Experience the fun and laughter of this beloved children's musical.