3CDC Fountain District Update March 2025
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EVENTS
Sláinte! Irish cheer and plenty 'o green beer are on deck to welcome spring events back to Fountain Square's plaza! Celebrate St. Patrick's Day Weekend with a party that's as good as gold. The festivities on Saturday and Sunday will feature live Celtic rock bands taking over the Fifth Third Bank Center Stage starting at 12PM each day, a variety of Irish-themed bites, and unforgettable free family fun! Check out Fountain Square’s event page for the full band lineup.
Just a pop-fly down the event calendar, the Fountain District is swinging back into baseball season as Opening Day takes over the city on March 27! Once again, Fountain Square is at the heart of the action, hosting the 20th Annual Rally on the Square from 10AM to 2PM. Fans will be cheering for delicious food from local vendors, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and special appearances from team mascots and local celebrities. Around 12:30PM, the time-honored Findlay Market Opening Day Parade will arrive on Fifth Street and pass through the Fountain District. For those not headed to the stadium, you can catch the game on Fountain Square's LED board or any one of the Fountain District's lively sports bars, including Vintage on Race and Knockback Nats. Let's play ball!
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Temperatures are the only thing on the rise in the Fountain District. Hearts will be warming at The Aronoff Center when the inspiring Broadway hit, Come from Away, lands on stage beginning March 18. This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Reserve your seats to experience the breathtaking story of hope today.
Creativity is always blooming at 21c Museum Hotel! On Friday, March 21, join the museum team for a Sip & Tourevent featuring a guided tour through the current exhibition and delicious cocktails inspired by the artwork on display. This month’s cocktail, inspired by the artwork ‘After América (femmage landscape) (Ana) 2018,’ is named ‘Ladies’ in recognition of Women's History Month.
‘Ladies’ incorporates a female distilled tequila, Mijenta, to pay homage to the imagery of the Latin American female figure depicted in Carolyn Castaño’s artwork. 21c mixologists selected guava and cacao to represent produce from the artist's native Colombia. The tour starts at 6PM, and tickets are available for purchase online. Want to make a Fountain District night of it? Reserve your table at Metropolefor dinner after the tour!
Another captivating exhibit opens tomorrow in the Exhibition Hub Art Center in the heart of the Fountain District. Titanic: An Immersive Voyage invites guests to experience the legendary tale of the Titanic like never before. Featuring over 300 artifacts, life-sized reconstructed rooms, 3D views, video animations, and state-of-the-art technology, this immersive experience offers a riveting and emotional journey through one of history’s most iconic tragedies. From the ship’s grand construction to its fatal collision with the iceberg, you’ll get to fully immerse yourself in the Titanic's captivating story. Ticket prices vary by date; reserve yours today.
