Free and fun things to do this weekend: Dec. 22-24

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Friday, Dec. 22

Glenn Kaino, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown. The chameleon-esque practice of Japanese-American artist Glenn Kaino utilizes sculpture, spectacle, video and performance to convey political restlessness and the uncanny blurring of news with fallacy. Through April 22. Free. 513-645-8400; www.contemporaryartscenter.org.

William Kentridge: More Sweetly Play the Dance, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park. Contemporary South African artist William Kentridge's powerful film installation encircles viewer with 7 screens as travelers pass across animated landscape accompanied by brass band. Through May 20. Free. 513-721-2787; www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

Santa-bration, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Carol Ann's Carousel, 8 E. Mehring Way, Downtown. Enjoy holiday and winter crafts and snap selfie with Santa. Free. 513-381-3756.

RE: Opening, Thinking, Making, 4-7:30 p.m. Friday, 2-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Wash Park Art Gallery, 1215 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Exhibit of photography, sculpture and paintings that coincides with REopening of Music Hall. Through Jan. 6. Free. 513-291-3626; www.washparkart.com.

A Franciscan Christmas, 4 p.m.-midnight Friday, 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Christian Moerlein Brewery, 1621 Moore St., Over-the-Rhine. Bockfest Hall. Features nativity scenes from around world, Dickens Village, train display, Santa Claus collection and Christmas trees. Free. 513-721-4700.

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Home for the Holidays, 6 p.m., Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. Featuring Afrochine Players, Malcolm London, Genesis Renji, This Pine Box and DJ HD. Free. 513-246-4157; www.woodwardtheater.com.

Pathfinder Society Organized Play, 6-10 p.m., Time Warp Cards and Comics Eastgate Mall, 4601 Eastgate Blvd., Union Township. Start with new character or pregen and adventure in Golrian and beyond. Group meets 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month to explore, report and cooperate. Ages 10-up. Free. Reservations recommended. 513-752-2294; bit.ly/2o9P7RN.

The Children's Theatre of Cincinnati presents Celebrate the Season, 7-8 p.m., Boone County Public Library - Scheben Branch, 8899 U.S. 42, Union. Whether celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or other during season, gain newfound respect for traditions that bind. Free. 859-342-2665.

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party, 8 p.m., Gypsy's, 641 Main St., Covington. Music by DJAB. Top ugly sweaters win prizes. Ages 21 and up. Free. 859-261-5111.

Chris Comer Trio Holiday Concert, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., The Southgate House Revival, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. Free. 859-431-2201; www.southgatehouse.com.

Red Samantha Record Release, 10 p.m., MOTR Pub, 1345 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. With The Midwesterns. Ages 21 and up. Free. 513-381-6687; www.motrpub.com.

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Saturday, Dec. 23

Crew Show, 9 a.m.-noon, Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 3711 Clifton Ave., Clifton. Exhibition features individual and collaborative works by Contemporary Arts Center's art handling team, “Crew.” Through Jan. 11. Free. 513-497-2860; www.cliftonculturalarts.org.

Craft Menagerie Last Minute Holiday Market, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Arnold's Bar & Grill, 210 E. Eighth St., Downtown. Indie craft market and extremely limited quantity rare and highly-sought after bottles of beer (limit 1 each). Free admission. 513-421-6234; www.arnoldsbarandgrill.com.

Holiday Pop Ups at Hotel Covington, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Hotel Covington, 638 Madison Ave., Covington. Featuring local vendors, seasonal cocktails, hot chocolate for kids, and meet-and-greets with Santa Claus. Free. 859-905-6600; hotelcovington.com.

Rosedale Grand Opening, 6 p.m., Rosedale, 208 E. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine. Check out new, revamped location brought to you by 4EG. Ages 21 and up. Free. 513-721-0083.

Live Thoroughbred Racing, 6:15 p.m. Saturday, Turfway Park, 7500 Turfway Road, Florence. Free admission and parking. 859-371-0200; www.turfway.com.

Nightmare Before Christmas, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., Queen City Radio, 222 W. 12th Street, Over-the-Rhine. Eggnog and hot cider cocktails paired with Maker's Mark, free Framester photo booth. Come dressed in ugliest holiday sweater, especially ones that will give nightmares. Ages 21 and up. Benefits Lighthouse Youth Services. Free admission. 513-381-0918.

The Auburnaires, 10 p.m., MOTR Pub, 1345 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. Free. 513-381-6687; www.motrpub.com.

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Bengals fans showed up for some tailgating parties in the lots around Paul Brown Stadium before the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears game. Paule Zywiicki, of Chicago, has attended the last 318 Bears games, and John Robinson, of Cincinnati, has been a season ticket holder for the last 11 seasons.  Joe Simon for The Enquirer

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Bengals fans showed up for some tailgating parties in the lots around Paul Brown Stadium before the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears game. Dale Root and Mick Sugrue are both from Dayton.  Joe Simon for The Enquirer

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Bengals fans showed up for some tailgating parties in the lots around Paul Brown Stadium before the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears game. Mick Sugrue, Chris Shephard, Kevin McAleer and Bob Cooper are all from Dayton.  Joe Simon for The Enquirer

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Bengals fans showed up for some tailgating parties in the lots around Paul Brown Stadium before the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears game. Erin Iles and Erica Goff are both from Independence.  Joe Simon for The Enquirer

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Bengals fans showed up for some tailgating parties in the lots around Paul Brown Stadium before the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears game. Kelly Byrne, McKenzie Custer, Megan Ruffing, Sarah Rosenberger and Katie Ginn are all from Westside.  Joe Simon for The Enquirer

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Bengals fans showed up for some tailgating parties in the lots around Paul Brown Stadium before the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears game. Pictured are Josh, Bradley, Cameron, James, Jeff, Flounder, Sam, Doug, Connor, Leroy and Zach.  Joe Simon for The Enquirer

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Bengals fans showed up for some tailgating parties in the lots around Paul Brown Stadium before the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears game. Ken and Wendy Adams, of West Price Hill, grill a New York strip steak.  Joe Simon for The Enquirer

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Bengals fans showed up for some tailgating parties in the lots around Paul Brown Stadium before the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears game. Katie Stockman of Fayetteville and Holly Rusch are from Chicago.  Joe Simon for The Enquirer

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Bengals fans showed up for some tailgating parties in the lots around Paul Brown Stadium before the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears game. Joe and Erik Owens are both from Delhi.  Joe Simon for The Enquirer

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Bengals fans showed up for some tailgating parties in the lots around Paul Brown Stadium before the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears game. The Crome Zone is pictured.  Joe Simon for The Enquirer

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Bengals fans showed up for some tailgating parties in the lots around Paul Brown Stadium before the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears game. Pictured are Ashley Pinney. of Newtown; Devin East. of Villa Hills; Camille Brigano, of Clarksville; and and Riley East, of Villa Hills.  Joe Simon for The Enquirer

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Bengals fans showed up for some tailgating parties in the lots around Paul Brown Stadium before the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears game. Pictured is the Otis Gang.  Joe Simon for The Enquirer

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Bengals fans showed up for some tailgating parties in the lots around Paul Brown Stadium before the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears game. Pictured is the Bengal Bomb Squad.  Joe Simon for The Enquirer

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Bengals fans showed up for some tailgating parties in the lots around Paul Brown Stadium before the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears game. Pictured is the Ronnie Brock Group from Norwood.  Joe Simon for The Enquirer

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Bengals fans showed up for some tailgating parties in the lots around Paul Brown Stadium before the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears game. Fish Hollon is from West Chester.  Joe Simon for The Enquirer

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Bengals fans showed up for some tailgating parties in the lots around Paul Brown Stadium before the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears game. The Fish Family is from West Chester.  Joe Simon for The Enquirer

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Bengals fans showed up for some tailgating parties in the lots around Paul Brown Stadium before the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears game. Pictured are Anthony Russo, Kadence Russo, Jonathan Wilson and Ricky McCarren, all from Colerain.  Joe Simon for The Enquirer

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Bengals fans showed up for some tailgating parties in the lots around Paul Brown Stadium before the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears game. Chris and Allison Tucker and Jim Bruming are all from Mason.  Joe Simon for The Enquirer

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Bengals fans showed up for some tailgating parties in the lots around Paul Brown Stadium before the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears game. Pictured are Mathew Wachterhauser, of Mount Lookout; Anne Hockman, of Columbia Tusculum; and Kelli Wall, of Downtown.  Joe Simon for The Enquirer

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Bengals fans showed up for some tailgating parties in the lots around Paul Brown Stadium before the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears game. Pictured are Drew and Abbie Marie, of Norwood.  Joe Simon for The Enquirer

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Bengals fans showed up for some tailgating parties in the lots around Paul Brown Stadium before the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears game. Pictured are Lisa, Mike, Kristin and Rob in Lot 1.  Joe Simon for The Enquirer

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Bengals fans showed up for some tailgating parties in the lots around Paul Brown Stadium before the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Chicago Bears game. Pictured are Corey, Aaron and Kassi Glancy, of Sharonville.  Joe Simon for The Enquirer

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Sunday, Dec. 24

Bud Light Tailgate Zone, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., The Banks, Freedom Way, Downtown. Freedom Way between Main and Walnut streets. Live music, food, drinks, Bud Light Tailgate Bar and more. Free admission. 513-579-3194; www.gccc.com.

Latkapalooza, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Shooks Bar & Dance, 920 Race St., Downtown. Jewish Federation of Cincinnati's Young Adult Division and Mayerson JCC host event. Spin dreidel for good fun with old friends and new. Drink specials and raffle prizes. Ages 21-45. Free. Reservations recommended. 513-985-2963; bit.ly/2nhYaQ0.