No one really knows why, but the day before Thanksgiving is a one of the biggest party nights of the year. Maybe it's the thought of all that pumpkin pie and Cool Whip. Maybe it's the anticipation of football games and being a major couch potato. Whatever your cause to celebrate, be thankful there are plenty of events going on pre- and post-turkey.
Turkey Weekend events
Mix up your holiday if the family party gets lame
By Amy Schoenfeld and Rich Shivener
MetromixNovember 10, 2008
Smokin' Monkey
3721 Harrison Ave. - CincinnatiThe Smokin' Monkey hosts its 11th annual Thanksgiving Eve Bash.
The Stand
3195 Linwood Ave. - CincinnatiMount Lookout Square's hipster central The Stand says Wednesday equals party time. Throw back $3 Three Olives vodka cocktails, $4 Three Olives bombs and $6 Three Olives as DJ Jahson gets crazy with reggaeton, hip-hop and rock tracks.
Mount Adams Pavilion
949 Pavilion St. -
Cincinnati
Like MainStrasse Village, Mount Adams is a drinking hot spot. Start your evening fun at Mount Adams Pavilion. From 7 to 10 p.m., buckets of seasonal Christian Moerlein (five beers per bucket) are $12. With Great Depression 2.0 looming, that's great news.
Paul Otten
- R.P. McMurphy's Irish Pub & Coffee House - 2910 Wasson Road - Hyde Park
Rock/pop music.
4th Day Echo
- Jefferson Hall - 1 Levee Way, Suite 2118 - Riverfront
Cover band.
Thanksgiving Day Race
- Paul Brown Stadium - 1 Bengals Drive - Cincinnati
Registration available 7-8:59 a.m. Celebrating 100th birthday of race. 10K run/walk begins and finishes at Paul Brown Stadium. Music and food at post-race party. Benefits various local charities.
Holidays in the Bag
- Gateway Quarter - 1200 Vine St. - Downtown
Participating stores offer 20 percent off everything you can fit into a Gateway Quarter bag, purchased at Gateway Quarter Information Center. Benefits Emanuel Community Center.



