Take our stage and belt out the bangers.

Don’t want to write, but want to have written? CWG makes the sometimes solitary practice of writing communal and joyful. You will come away from a CWG session having written for at least 75 minutes.

Writers of any kind are welcome!

Join us for a show to benefit the Immigrant and Refugee Law Center. With music from Rachel Mousie, Zapruder Point and Porter Fitch.

The IRLC provides accessible legal services to immigrant and refugee families in the Greater Cincinnati community. Help us raise money for them to continue their work. Suggested donation - $20. All contributions are appreciated.

www.irlawcenter.org
rachelmousie.bandcamp.com
zapruderpoint.bandcamp.com
porterfitch.bandcamp.com

Welcome to our new crafty, thoughtful, inspirational Sunday gatherings. Art In Place brings you a new SWELL member each week to present a prompt based on their own work, giving you time, space, and materials to create whatever inspires you in response. Live music will be performed to keep the creative juices flowing.

This Sunday, SWELL Member Theo Erasmus will be sharing a bit about her practice along with an invitation to respond. Bring your own supplies or use what we have on hand! All writers, artists, crafters, ponderers, and curious explorers are welcome!

Also, since it’s Sunday, we’re mixing up cocktails and toasting bagels for a tasty weekly brunch. Come by and munch on selection of Marx Bagels along side classic favorites like a spicy bloody mary or a sparkling mimosa. Homemade vegan cream cheese available. Lox, chives, capers and more. Yum!

Attention all writers and aspiring writers: Come on in with something you’re working on and get advice from a guest writer. Meet kindred spirits, enjoy dedicated writing time, and get stellar advice to boot.

Our immersive bookclub for SWELL members meets monthly. Each month, our book selection reflects a special theme, and the event features a next-level activity and discussion.

Join Executive Director of Wave Pool, Boris Oicherman for an informal conversation every Wednesday anytime from 4–6pm at Swell.

Come share ideas, learn more about our programs, or just enjoy a cup of coffee (or other beverage) and good company. This is a public event — everyone is welcome!

We’re celebrating Mother Earth with a classic birthday celebration (it’s also the birthday of one of our owners). Cake, dancing, herby cocktails. Come and celebrate the planet that sustains us. More info to come.

To celebrate Arab American Heritage Month, join a group discussion with local artists Amena Sheikh and Noel Maghathe, where Amena will share the history of the Tatreez, the deep meanings ingrained in the land of Palestine, and Noel and Amena will discuss how artists today who aren't able to be on the land explore these motifs and this language through art in contemporary and experimental ways. 

During this discussion, we will all either create our own motifs by drawing on paper or stitching preexisting motifs.

Experimental and in-progress performance art

Making performance art more accessible to both artist and audience.

Welcome to our new crafty, thoughtful, inspirational Sunday gatherings. Art In Place brings you a new SWELL member each week to present a prompt based on their own work, giving you time, space, and materials to create whatever inspires you in response. Live music will be performed to keep the creative juices flowing.

This Sunday, local artists Noel Maghathe and Chris Sifri will present a prompt based on their own work, giving you time, space, and materials to create whatever inspires you in response. 

Bring your own supplies or use what we have on hand! Thank you to Indigo Hippo for providing some great supplies! All writers, artists, crafters, ponderers, and curious explorers are welcome!

Also, since it’s Sunday, we’re mixing up cocktails and toasting bagels for a tasty weekly brunch. Come by and munch on selection of Marx Bagels along side classic favorites like a spicy bloody mary or a sparkling mimosa. Homemade vegan cream cheese available. Lox, chives, capers and more. Yum!

Join us for our inaugural open mic night with fabulous host Courtney CM. Lean in to the season with material inspired by love and breakups, or ignore the theme and share what you like. All performers welcome, sign-ups start at 6:30pm.

Join Executive Director of Wave Pool, Boris Oicherman for an informal conversation every Wednesday anytime from 4–6pm at Swell.

Come share ideas, learn more about our programs, or just enjoy a cup of coffee (or other beverage) and good company. This is a public event — everyone is welcome!

Don’t want to write, but want to have written? CWG makes the sometimes solitary practice of writing communal and joyful. You will come away from a CWG session having written for at least 75 minutes.

Writers of any kind are welcome!

Come get your groove on while jiving to DJ Color Scientist’s sweet mixing. And don’t worry — we’ll be hosting these once a month if things go well. So get out your dancing shoes and come on by!

$5 suggested donation at the door. No one turned away for lack of funds.

Welcome to our new crafty, thoughtful, inspirational Sunday gatherings. Art In Place brings you a new SWELL member each week to present a prompt based on their own work, giving you time, space, and materials to create whatever inspires you in response. Live music will be performed to keep the creative juices flowing.

Bring your own supplies or use what we have on hand! Thank you to Indigo Hippo for providing some great supplies! All writers, artists, crafters, ponderers, and curious explorers are welcome!

Also, since it’s Sunday, we’re mixing up cocktails and toasting bagels for a tasty weekly brunch. Come by and munch on selection of Marx Bagels along side classic favorites like a spicy bloody mary or a sparkling mimosa. Homemade vegan cream cheese available. Lox, chives, capers and more. Yum!

Join Executive Director of Wave Pool, Boris Oicherman for an informal conversation every Wednesday anytime from 4–6pm at Swell.

Come share ideas, learn more about our programs, or just enjoy a cup of coffee (or other beverage) and good company. This is a public event — everyone is welcome!

Take our stage and belt out the bangers.

¡Hola!– Monthly Spanish Meetup / Encuentro Mensual de Español

Practice, learn, or just chat in Spanish with friends old and new! Join us the first Thursday of every month, 5:00–6:30 PM, for a casual, friendly meetup. All levels welcome—beginners, learners, and fluent speakers. Enjoy a safe, fun, and relaxed environment where conversation, laughter, and connection come first. No pressure, no formal lessons—just language, friendship, and community. Bring your curiosity and leave with new phrases and new friends!

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¡Practica, aprende o simplemente charla en español con amigos, antiguos y nuevos! Únete el primer jueves de cada mes, de 5:00 a 6:30 PM, para un encuentro casual y amigable. Todos los niveles son bienvenidos: principiantes, aprendices y hablantes fluidos. Disfruta de un ambiente seguro, divertido y relajado, donde la conversación, la risa y la conexión son lo más importante. Sin presión, sin lecciones formales—solo idioma, amistad y comunidad. ¡Trae tu curiosidad y llévate nuevas frases y nuevos amigos.

Join us for the opening of our May FAB Artist! We’ll be showing art by Troll and debuting their new custom menu items, only available during the month of May at SWELL!

Learn more about the FAB program here.

Troll is a ceramic artist known for their captivating biomorphic creations that evoke a sense of both visceral emotions and discomfort, yet remain undeniably alluring. Originally from California, Troll received their BFA in Ceramics from Chico State University and went on to earn their MFA from Indiana University. They are currently an artist in residence at Queen City Clay, in Norwood Ohio. For the past 18 years ceramics has and continues to be their main artform but recently their practice has been drawing from a diverse range of mediums including fibers, paper pulp, wet felting, metal, video, performance, and photography.

Troll is deeply involved in activism within their community, using their platform to raise awareness and foster inclusivity. With a focus on exploring themes of identity, resilience, and empowerment, Troll’s work invites viewers to reflect on their own experiences and connect with shared humanity. Whether through intimate ceramic sculptures, immersive installations, or powerful performances, Troll seeks to spark meaningful conversations and inspire positive action.

Welcome to our new crafty, thoughtful, inspirational Sunday gatherings. Art In Place brings you a new SWELL member each week to present a prompt based on their own work, giving you time, space, and materials to create whatever inspires you in response. Live music will be performed to keep the creative juices flowing.

Bring your own supplies or use what we have on hand! Thank you to Indigo Hippo for providing some great supplies! All writers, artists, crafters, ponderers, and curious explorers are welcome!

Also, since it’s Sunday, we’re mixing up cocktails and toasting bagels for a tasty weekly brunch. Come by and munch on selection of Marx Bagels along side classic favorites like a spicy bloody mary or a sparkling mimosa. Homemade vegan cream cheese available. Lox, chives, capers and more. Yum!

An open mic for all ages and all genres. Poetry, spoken word, storytelling, comedy, readings, performance art, monologues, music, soapbox rants, magic tricks—if it fits on a mic, it fits here.

Sign-ups begin at 6:30 PM, in person. Come to share work, test ideas, or just listen. Stay for the whole night and support the room—it makes the night better for everyone.

Join Executive Director of Wave Pool, Boris Oicherman for an informal conversation every Wednesday anytime from 4–6pm at Swell.

Come share ideas, learn more about our programs, or just enjoy a cup of coffee (or other beverage) and good company. This is a public event — everyone is welcome!

with Janette Perez and Homer Shadowheart. Tickets $10 - available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indigenous-af-comedy-show-tickets-1987340705548?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Welcome to our new crafty, thoughtful, inspirational Sunday gatherings. Art In Place brings you a new SWELL member each week to present a prompt based on their own work, giving you time, space, and materials to create whatever inspires you in response. Live music will be performed to keep the creative juices flowing.

Bring your own supplies or use what we have on hand! Thank you to Indigo Hippo for providing some great supplies! All writers, artists, crafters, ponderers, and curious explorers are welcome!

Also, since it’s Sunday, we’re mixing up cocktails and toasting bagels for a tasty weekly brunch. Come by and munch on selection of Marx Bagels along side classic favorites like a spicy bloody mary or a sparkling mimosa. Homemade vegan cream cheese available. Lox, chives, capers and more. Yum!

Attention all writers and aspiring writers: Come on in with something you’re working on and get advice from a guest writer. Meet kindred spirits, enjoy dedicated writing time, and get stellar advice to boot.

Our immersive bookclub for SWELL members meets monthly. Each month, our book selection reflects a special theme, and the event features a next-level activity and discussion.

Join Executive Director of Wave Pool, Boris Oicherman for an informal conversation every Wednesday anytime from 4–6pm at Swell.

Come share ideas, learn more about our programs, or just enjoy a cup of coffee (or other beverage) and good company. This is a public event — everyone is welcome!

Take our stage and belt out the bangers.

Welcome to our new crafty, thoughtful, inspirational Sunday gatherings. Art In Place brings you a new SWELL member each week to present a prompt based on their own work, giving you time, space, and materials to create whatever inspires you in response. Live music will be performed to keep the creative juices flowing.

Bring your own supplies or use what we have on hand! Thank you to Indigo Hippo for providing some great supplies! All writers, artists, crafters, ponderers, and curious explorers are welcome!

Also, since it’s Sunday, we’re mixing up cocktails and toasting bagels for a tasty weekly brunch. Come by and munch on selection of Marx Bagels along side classic favorites like a spicy bloody mary or a sparkling mimosa. Homemade vegan cream cheese available. Lox, chives, capers and more. Yum!

Join us for our inaugural open mic night with fabulous host Courtney CM. Lean in to the season with material inspired by love and breakups, or ignore the theme and share what you like. All performers welcome, sign-ups start at 6:30pm.

Join Executive Director of Wave Pool, Boris Oicherman for an informal conversation every Wednesday anytime from 4–6pm at Swell.

Come share ideas, learn more about our programs, or just enjoy a cup of coffee (or other beverage) and good company. This is a public event — everyone is welcome!

Welcome to our new crafty, thoughtful, inspirational Sunday gatherings. Art In Place brings you a new SWELL member each week to present a prompt based on their own work, giving you time, space, and materials to create whatever inspires you in response. Live music will be performed to keep the creative juices flowing.

Bring your own supplies or use what we have on hand! Thank you to Indigo Hippo for providing some great supplies! All writers, artists, crafters, ponderers, and curious explorers are welcome!

Also, since it’s Sunday, we’re mixing up cocktails and toasting bagels for a tasty weekly brunch. Come by and munch on selection of Marx Bagels along side classic favorites like a spicy bloody mary or a sparkling mimosa. Homemade vegan cream cheese available. Lox, chives, capers and more. Yum!

Join Executive Director of Wave Pool, Boris Oicherman for an informal conversation every Wednesday anytime from 4–6pm at Swell.

Come share ideas, learn more about our programs, or just enjoy a cup of coffee (or other beverage) and good company. This is a public event — everyone is welcome!

Take our stage and belt out the bangers.

¡Hola!– Monthly Spanish Meetup / Encuentro Mensual de Español

Practice, learn, or just chat in Spanish with friends old and new! Join us the first Thursday of every month, 5:00–6:30 PM, for a casual, friendly meetup. All levels welcome—beginners, learners, and fluent speakers. Enjoy a safe, fun, and relaxed environment where conversation, laughter, and connection come first. No pressure, no formal lessons—just language, friendship, and community. Bring your curiosity and leave with new phrases and new friends!

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¡Practica, aprende o simplemente charla en español con amigos, antiguos y nuevos! Únete el primer jueves de cada mes, de 5:00 a 6:30 PM, para un encuentro casual y amigable. Todos los niveles son bienvenidos: principiantes, aprendices y hablantes fluidos. Disfruta de un ambiente seguro, divertido y relajado, donde la conversación, la risa y la conexión son lo más importante. Sin presión, sin lecciones formales—solo idioma, amistad y comunidad. ¡Trae tu curiosidad y llévate nuevas frases y nuevos amigos.

Come get your groove on while jiving to DJ Color Scientist’s sweet mixing. And don’t worry — we’ll be hosting these once a month if things go well. So get out your dancing shoes and come on by!

$5 suggested donation at the door. No one turned away for lack of funds.

Welcome to our new crafty, thoughtful, inspirational Sunday gatherings. Art In Place brings you a new SWELL member each week to present a prompt based on their own work, giving you time, space, and materials to create whatever inspires you in response. Live music will be performed to keep the creative juices flowing.

Bring your own supplies or use what we have on hand! Thank you to Indigo Hippo for providing some great supplies! All writers, artists, crafters, ponderers, and curious explorers are welcome!

Also, since it’s Sunday, we’re mixing up cocktails and toasting bagels for a tasty weekly brunch. Come by and munch on selection of Marx Bagels along side classic favorites like a spicy bloody mary or a sparkling mimosa. Homemade vegan cream cheese available. Lox, chives, capers and more. Yum!

An open mic for all ages and all genres. Poetry, spoken word, storytelling, comedy, readings, performance art, monologues, music, soapbox rants, magic tricks—if it fits on a mic, it fits here.

Sign-ups begin at 6:30 PM, in person. Come to share work, test ideas, or just listen. Stay for the whole night and support the room—it makes the night better for everyone.

Join Executive Director of Wave Pool, Boris Oicherman for an informal conversation every Wednesday anytime from 4–6pm at Swell.

Come share ideas, learn more about our programs, or just enjoy a cup of coffee (or other beverage) and good company. This is a public event — everyone is welcome!

Join us for the opening of our June FAB Artist! We’ll be showing art by Alex Leeds and debuting their new custom menu items, only available during the month of June at SWELL!

Learn more about the FAB program here.

Welcome to our new crafty, thoughtful, inspirational Sunday gatherings. Art In Place brings you a new SWELL member each week to present a prompt based on their own work, giving you time, space, and materials to create whatever inspires you in response. Live music will be performed to keep the creative juices flowing.

Bring your own supplies or use what we have on hand! Thank you to Indigo Hippo for providing some great supplies! All writers, artists, crafters, ponderers, and curious explorers are welcome!

Also, since it’s Sunday, we’re mixing up cocktails and toasting bagels for a tasty weekly brunch. Come by and munch on selection of Marx Bagels along side classic favorites like a spicy bloody mary or a sparkling mimosa. Homemade vegan cream cheese available. Lox, chives, capers and more. Yum!

Join Executive Director of Wave Pool, Boris Oicherman for an informal conversation every Wednesday anytime from 4–6pm at Swell.

Come share ideas, learn more about our programs, or just enjoy a cup of coffee (or other beverage) and good company. This is a public event — everyone is welcome!

Take our stage and belt out the bangers.

Welcome to our new crafty, thoughtful, inspirational Sunday gatherings. Art In Place brings you a new SWELL member each week to present a prompt based on their own work, giving you time, space, and materials to create whatever inspires you in response. Live music will be performed to keep the creative juices flowing.

Bring your own supplies or use what we have on hand! Thank you to Indigo Hippo for providing some great supplies! All writers, artists, crafters, ponderers, and curious explorers are welcome!

Also, since it’s Sunday, we’re mixing up cocktails and toasting bagels for a tasty weekly brunch. Come by and munch on selection of Marx Bagels along side classic favorites like a spicy bloody mary or a sparkling mimosa. Homemade vegan cream cheese available. Lox, chives, capers and more. Yum!

An open mic for all ages and all genres. Poetry, spoken word, storytelling, comedy, readings, performance art, monologues, music, soapbox rants, magic tricks—if it fits on a mic, it fits here.

Sign-ups begin at 6:30 PM, in person. Come to share work, test ideas, or just listen. Stay for the whole night and support the room—it makes the night better for everyone.

Join Executive Director of Wave Pool, Boris Oicherman for an informal conversation every Wednesday anytime from 4–6pm at Swell.

Come share ideas, learn more about our programs, or just enjoy a cup of coffee (or other beverage) and good company. This is a public event — everyone is welcome!

Welcome to our new crafty, thoughtful, inspirational Sunday gatherings. Art In Place brings you a new SWELL member each week to present a prompt based on their own work, giving you time, space, and materials to create whatever inspires you in response. Live music will be performed to keep the creative juices flowing.

Bring your own supplies or use what we have on hand! Thank you to Indigo Hippo for providing some great supplies! All writers, artists, crafters, ponderers, and curious explorers are welcome!

Also, since it’s Sunday, we’re mixing up cocktails and toasting bagels for a tasty weekly brunch. Come by and munch on selection of Marx Bagels along side classic favorites like a spicy bloody mary or a sparkling mimosa. Homemade vegan cream cheese available. Lox, chives, capers and more. Yum!