Cincinnati’s Guide to Fundraisers, Friend-Raisers and Community Events
NOTE: Due to the emergence of the COVID-19 virus in Ohio and Kentucky, please check with presenting organizations in case of postponements, cancellations or other changes.
Friday, May 15 – Monday, May 18
Fernside Classic | Online, Virtual Event; DETAILS: Support Fernside while sitting on your couch. Bid on auction items like VIP coffee and beer experiences, sports packages, customized paintings, jewelry, wine, gift cards and much more. Fernside needs your support now more than ever. Join us to ensure that Fernside is able to continue providing grief services at no cost to children and families in our community. one.bidpal.net/fernsideclassic20
For questions, contact Jen Beck at Jennifer_Beck@trihealth.com or call 513-865-1652.
May 15, Friday
Visionaries and Voices, Double Vision XI | 6:30-11 p.m. Memorial Hall, Over-the-Rhine. DETAILS: Annual fundraising art auction benefit featuring more than 40 collaborations. Pop-up shop, silent auction, food, drink, and live music by Ricky Nye. On-Stage: Pam Kravetz, Mike Brown and Associates. Tickets: $75
www.visionariesandvoices.com/dvx
May 16, Saturday
Brighton Center, Roaring 20s Gala | Cincinnati Airport Marriott. DETAILS: TBA.
brightoncenter.com
Cincinnati Nature Center, “Back to Nature” Signature Gala | 6 p.m. DETAILS: Co-chairs: Alli Parlin and Katherine Jarnigo. Upscale garden party attire. Nature-themed art offered for silent auction, cocktail reception, dinner, dessert on the patio, and live music. Meet famed artist John Ruthven as he sketches on the lodge’s terrace, and chance to own his finished wildlife sketch. Free valet parking. Tickets: $175, tables of 8 available.
ptierney@cincynature.org or 513-965-3346
POSTPONED: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Great Strides | 9 a.m. Sawyer Point, Cincinnati, OH. DETAILS: 5K walk provides an opportunity for family, friends, students, and colleagues to come together and make a difference. Registration is free, but walkers are encouraged to raise funds.
https://fightcf.cff.org/, click “Great Stride”
Joseph House, Annual Golf Outing | 7 a.m., Fairfield Greens South Trace. DETAILS: 18-hole scramble, continental breakfast, lunch and a cash prize. Registration is $100 for individuals or $350 for a foursome.
www.josephhouse.com/golf-outing
Mindful Music Moments, Leadership Forum | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Wilks Studio at Music Hall. DETAILS: Professional development for current and prospective schools and partners. Attendees will come away with practical tools to share with peers, parents and community as well as professional development credits for teachers. This forum will encourage students and teachers to be the voice they need for better health and academic outcome. The event is free with reservations.
www.thewell.world
Rosemary’s Babies Company, Legends Showcase “A Sneaker Gala” | 6-10 p.m. Cincinnati Zoo. DETAILS: Visit zoo babies at 3 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 for cocktails, games and auction. Dinner buffet inside the Pavilion and Lodge, while enjoying a performance by Scherrie & Susaye (formerly of The Supremes). Emcee: Alexis Rogers, WLWT. Tickets start at $25. eventbrite.com, search “A Sneaker Gala”
May 18, Monday
Bayley, Annual George Knittle Memorial Bayley Golf Classic | Western Hills Country Club. DETAILS: Honorary Chair: Bill Hemmer of Fox News. 513-347-4040 or BayleyLife.org, click “Events”
May 19, Tuesday
POSTPONED FROM MARCH 14: Young Professionals Choral Collective, Radio Revelry Gala Concert | 6-11 p.m. Cincinnati Museum Center. DETAILS: 21+ event, VIP dinner, entertainment, happy hour, concert, after party. Tickets start at $50. ypccgala2020.eventbrite.com
May 20, Wednesday
Mindful Music Remix, Classical Covers Fundraiser | 6:30 p.m. Woodward Theater. DETAILS: The concert will feature innovative takes by local musical acts Blossom Hall, Turtledoves, MRC performers including Spirit, Cincy Steel quartet, Brianna Kelly and more plus meet students inspired by Mindful Music. Tickets start at $20.
www.thewell.world
May 21, Thursday
POSTPONED TO OCT. 2: Cincinnati Parks Foundation, Annual Hats Off Luncheon | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Smale Riverfront Park. DETAILS: Champagne toast, gourmet lunch, After Party, Pop-up Boutique. Co-chairs: Lindsay Wilhelm and Pat Hinkley.
cincinnatiparksfoundation.org/events, click “Hats Off Luncheon”
CANCELED: European American Chamber of Commerce, Gala Dinner
May 28, Thursday
POSTPONED: Children’s Law Center, Dancing with the CLC Stars | childrenslawky.org
May 30, Saturday
Boys Hope Girls Hope of Cincinnati, Annual Hearts for Hope Gala | 5:30 p.m. The Summit Hotel. DETAILS: Honoring longtime supporters, Dave & LeAnne Conway. Cocktails, dinner, music & dancing, and live & silent auctions. Proceeds from the event will provide academically motivated students in need with the tools to rise above disadvantaged backgrounds and earn a high school degree, succeed to and through higher education, and build a career as a life-long learner. Tickets: $175. www.bhghcincinnati.org
Global Music & Wellness, An Evening of Wellness through Music | 6:30-10 p.m. Christ Church Cathedral. DETAILS: Mike Garson and violinist Drew Tretick in a benefit concert. Proceeds provide active music-making for children, at-risk youth, older adults, refugees, and individuals recovering from mental illness in our community. Hors d’oeuvres and silent auction. cincinnaticathedral.com/event/wellness-through-music
June 1, Monday
Community Action Agency, Community Action Classic I 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Maketewah Country Club DETAILS: Golf, raffle, on-course games, lunch, dinner, and awards banquet.
www.cincy-caa.org/news-events/2020communityactionclassic.html
June 6, Saturday
Cancer Support Community, Backyard Bash | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. DETAILS: Free and open to the public and to community members of all ages. Fun activities for the whole family. Food, craft activities, face painting.
513-791-4060 or www.cancersupportcommunity.org
June 7, Sunday
Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Yes You Can 5K Walk/Run | 7-11 a.m. Spring Grove Arboretum. DETAILS: Early bird registration (ends April 3rd): $32; regular registration: $40; day-of registration: $45
www.cincyblind.org
June 11-13, Thursday-Saturday
Habitat for Humanity, Greater Cincinnati, Women Build | DETAILS: Individuals may participate by donating or raising $250 or more to support women in homeownership. Participants receive a Women Build t-shirt and opportunity to work on build site with fellow volunteers. Groups of up to 15 participants must raise $2,500 or more. anna.brandt@habitatcincinnati.org or 513-482-5607
https://www.habitatcincinnati.org/what-we-do/women-build.html
June 13, Saturday
Dragonfly, Annual Ride for Dragonfly | Queen City Harley-Davidson. DETAILS: Motorcycle ride, live entertainment, raffles and retail. Emcee: Brian Thomas, WKRC.
dragonfly.org
June 14, Sunday
CANCELED: Cincinnati Concours D’Elegance
June 16, Tuesday
Giving USA Breakfast | 7:30-10 a.m. Cincinnati Museum Center. DETAILS: Annual report on charitable giving across the nation. Speaker: Melissa Brown.
www.theyunkergroup.com
June 17-20, Wednesday-Saturday
POSTPONED FROM APRIL: CET/ThinkTV, Action Auction | 5:30-10:30 p.m. DETAILS: Viewers can call in and bid on donated items to support local public broadcasting stations. Dr. O’Dell Owens returns for a 10th year as the CET Action Auction chair.
513-345-6579 or auction@CETconnect.org. https://events.cetconnect.org/action-auction
June 17, Wednesday
Cincinnati Concours D’Elegance, Lincoln of Cincinnati, Exclusive Private Collection & Tasting | 6:30 p.m. The Kroger Estate. DETAILS: On-site valet service, an unmatched collection of race automobiles, a diverse set of business and community leaders, and a unique culinary experience. Reservations are limited. Tickets $225; must be purchased by Tuesday, June 2, 8 p.m.
info@ohioconcours.com or 513-321-1951. fb.com/events/468386954042955
June 18, Thursday
Cincinnati Opera, The Ball of the Century & A Toast to the Future | 5 p.m., Music Hall Ballroom. Cocktails, followed by dinner by Mita’s and Eat Well. Music by CCM jazz musicians, flamenco dancers and fortune tellers. Opening night tickets to “Barber of Seville” sold separately. Following the opera, the celebration returns to the ballroom for A Toast to the Future featuring desserts and dancing. Patron tickets: $500.
513-768-5524, mmills@cincinnatiopera.org or www.cincinnatiopera.org
June 19, Friday
Taft Museum of Art, Light Up the Night Gala | DETAILS: Event Co-Chairs: Michelle and Dudley Taft, Jr., and Tina and Dudley Taft. Tickets start at $125.
www.taftmuseum.org/gala
June 25, Thursday
Companions on a Journey, Annual COJ Celebrity Classic | 11 a.m. Glenview Golf Course. DETAILS: 11 a.m. Registration/Lunch, 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start, 5 p.m. Reception/Dinner. Non-golfers can join the fun by attending the 19th hole reception and dinner.
513-479-3834 or www.companionsonajourney.org
July 13, Monday
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Golf Classic | Traditions Golf Club, Hebron. DETAILS: Produced by CFF Tomorrow’s Leaders Young Professional group
https://www.cff.org/PDF-Archive/Chapter-PDFs/GCOO-Event-Calendar.pdf
July 17, Friday
POSTPONED FROM MAY: Elder’s Altiora Fund, Kyle Rudolph Charity Concert | 7 p.m., Elder High School. DETAILS: Darius Rucker, hosted by Kyle Rudolph and featuring The Bronson Arroyo Band. SOLD OUT.
kylerudolphcharityconcert.com
July 25, Saturday
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Bourbon and Bubbles | 5-9 p.m. Madison Event Center, Covington. DETAILS: Assortment of tastings, food and drinks from Kentucky distilleries, breweries, restaurants and vineyards. Music, auctions and more. Regular ticket: $110. Top Shelf ticket: $150. Info: Victoria Molin, 513-533-9300 or vmolin@cff.org
events.cff.org/BourbonAndBubbles
Aug. 12, Wednesday
POSTPONED FROM MAY: Cancer Family Care, Annual Joslin Haggart Yeiser Unsung Hero Awards | Registration 6:30 p.m. Hilton Netherland Plaza. DETAILS: Dinner and Awards. Tickets: $45/adult; $15/child
cancerfamilycare.org/support-us/unsung-hero-awards-nomination
Aug. 22, Saturday
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Cycle for Life | 116 Dayton St., Hamilton, OH. DETAILS: Riders ages 16 and up may participate. Helmets required. Ride starts and ends at Marcum Park in Hamilton, OH. 15, 32 and 65 mile routes available. Breakfast, cycle post party.
http://fightcf.cff.org/cincycycle
Aug. 28, Friday
Camp Joy, Dance for Joy | Music Hall Ballroom. DETAILS: Drew Lachey, emcee. Proceeds support life-changing programming and camp experiences for underserved youth, kids in foster care, and children with medical and special needs.
camp-joy.org/dance
Aug. 29, Saturday
Cancer Family Care, Annual “Dig Deep for Cancer Family Care” Sand Volleyball Tournament | 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Grand Sands, 10750 Loveland Madeira Rd, Loveland, OH. DETAILS: Volleyball and Lunch provided. Tickets: $25/player; $8/spectator.
cancerfamilycare.org/support-us/young-professional-team
POSTPONED FROM MARCH: CircleTail, Annual Dinner, Art, & Wine for Canines | 6-10 p.m. Receptions Loveland, 10681 Loveland-Madeira Rd. DETAILS: 21+ event. Dress is smart casual. Wine tasting, buffet dinner, open beer and wine bar, mystery boxes, silent art auction and raffle prizes. Tickets start at $70. circletail.org/events/Dinner-2020
Sept. 6, Sunday
Cancer Support Community, Ignite Hope | 5:30-11 p.m. DETAILS: Unique event offering VIP experience for the Western & Southern/WEBN Fireworks at Riverfest, including silent auction, raffles, entertainment.
www.mycancersupportcommunity.org
Sept. 12-13, Saturday-Sunday
Ohio River Foundation, Cincinnati Coffee Festival | Cincinnati Music Hall DETAILS: The midwest’s premier coffee event, celebrating artisan coffee, fine teas, pastry, savory food. Guests will enjoy free tastings, samplings, live music, engaging demonstrations, and the opportunity to purchase products.
www.cincinnaticoffeefestival.com
Sept. 12, Saturday
POSTPONED FROM APRIL: American Sign Museum, Hobby Pig 2020 | 1330 Monmouth Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45225.
513-541-6366 or www.americansignmuseum.org
Brighton Center, Wine Over Water | Purple People Bridge. DETAILS: TBA
Sept. 16, Wednesday
POSTPONED FROM MARCH: Woman’s City Club, Annual National Speaker Forum and Fundraiser | 7 p.m. Memorial Hall. DETAILS: Keynote: Denise Kiernan, best-selling author and journalist. Tickets start at $40.
womanscityclub.org/programs/national-speaker-forum
Sept. 17, Thursday
POSTPONED FROM APRIL: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation,Cincinnati’s Finest Finale | 7-10:30 p.m. DETAILS: Honoring area’s best and brightest young professionals. By-the-bite dishes, vote for favorite dish, silent auction, wine and beer pairings, and awards: 2020 Cincinnati’s Finest Restaurant and the 2020 Cincinnati’s Finest Professional. Tickets start at $80.
finest.cff.org/cincy2020
Sept. 25, Friday
Cincinnati Zoo, Zoofari: The Roaring ’20s | DETAILS: TBA
Oct. 2, Friday
POSTPONED FROM MAY: Cincinnati Parks Foundation, Annual Hats Off Luncheon | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Smale Riverfront Park. DETAILS: Champagne toast, gourmet lunch, After Party, Pop-up Boutique. Co-chairs: Lindsay Wilhelm and Pat Hinkley.
cincinnatiparksfoundation.org/events, click “Hats Off Luncheon”
Oct. 9-11, Friday-Sunday
Flying Pig Marathon | Downtown Cincinnati
Oct. 9, Friday
Episcopal Retirement Services, Annual gala | DETAILS: TBA
POSTPONED FROM APRIL: Karen Wellington Foundation, Annual “Karen’s Gifts” FUNdraiser Bash | 7 p.m. Renaissance Hotel, Downtown. DETAILS: Cirque du Chic theme, music by DJ JonJon, open bar, dinner by the bite, and dancing.
www.karenwellingtonfoundation.org/kg.html
Oct. 10, Saturday
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, International Freedom Conductor Awards | DETAILS: TBA
Oct. 15, Thursday
St. Vincent de Paul, Retrofittings | Music Hall Ballroom
Oct. 17, Saturday
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 65 Roses Gala | Hard Rock Casino
Oct. 20, Tuesday
POSTPONED FROM MAY: YWCA, Career Women of Achievement | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Duke Energy Convention Center
Oct. 23, Friday
Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, Chamber of Horrors | Woodward Theater. DETAILS: TBA
Nov. 7, Saturday
Cancer Family Care, Annual Wine Tasting & Auction | 6 p.m. Manor House, Mason. DETAILS: Wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, and silent auction. Three-course gourmet dinner with wine pairings and live auction. Tickets: $175/person.
cancerfamilycare.org/support-us/wine-tasting-and-auction
Nov. 13, Friday
Cincinnati Art Museum, Gala | 6-9 p.m., Music Hall. DETAILS: “Much Ado About Duveneck” theme with cocktails, dinner, entertainment and auction. “Duveneck Deux” After Party 9-11 p.m. with desserts, cocktails and entertainment. Tickets: $225/museum members, $250/non-members, $100/After Party only.
www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org/events-programs
Nov. 14, Saturday
Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Dining in the Dark | 6-10 p.m. Hard Rock Casino. DETAILS: TBA
www.cincyblind.org
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May 1-2, Saturday-Sunday, 2021
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Cinci-Cinco Festival | Fountain Square
June 13, Sunday, 2021
Cincinnati Concours D’Elegance
Oct. 2, 2021
Christ Hospital, 2020 Gala |6:30 p.m. Duke Energy Convention Center. DETAILS: Black tie gala with cocktails, dinner and dancing.
513-585-0657 or Dianne.Fisk@thechristhospital.com
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