Thanksgiving Eve through Christmas • 210 E. 8th St.

Every December, Cincinnati's oldest tavern becomes the cozy spot where Santa stops for a quiet drink after the presents are delivered. Layers of decorations, twinkling lights, Christmas music, theater, cocktails — and of course, polka.

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★ Free Losantaville vinyl for the first 100 on Thanksgiving Eve ★ Christmas Cookie Martinis are back ★ Polka. Yes, polka. Dec 12. ★ The Naughty List with OTR Improv ★ Polar Express Murder Mystery Brunch Dec 19 ★ Spiked egg nog, no questions asked ★ Santa drinks here

The Jolly Fella'sWhat's on the List This Year

A packed bar of guests in Santa hats at Arnold's

Wed, Nov 25 • Thanksgiving Eve

Launch Party with Sam Adams

Jake Speed and the Freddies celebrate 20 years of Losantaville with its first-ever vinyl release. Sam Adams is giving a free copy to the first 100 people through the door. Santa's generosity may have rubbed off on them.

Know Theatre improv performers on the Arnold's courtyard stage

Dec 8–10 • 15–17 • 21–23

The Naughty List with OTR Improv

Cincinnati's longest-running holiday improv show takes over Arnold's. Naughty or nice, Santa's not checking the list at the door.

Sat, Dec 12

German Christmas Polka Party

The Polka Warriors bring the polka. Santa's elves are welcome to take the night off and join in.

Sat, Dec 19 • Afternoon

Polar Express Murder Mystery Brunch

All aboard for brunch. Somebody on this train has been very, very naughty.

Every Weekend

Christmas Music All December

Special holiday shows from Moonshine Drive, Queen City Krewe, The Cincinnati Dancing Pigs, River City Roustabout, Jess Lamb and The Factory, and The Hot Magnolias.