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Tour de Cincinnati does the research for fun things to do around the city so you don’t have to! Check out the list below for goings on ranging from markets and live music, to brewery fun and food events. Events are subject to change or cancellation. Be sure to click on their respective links for more information.
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Thursday–Sunday
Cincinnati Home + Garden Show
Duke Energy Convention Center
Just in time for spring—garden showcase, outdoor inspiration by Cincinnati’s top landscapers, ideas, tips, expert advice, plant sale, and so much more. Also February 29–March 3.
Tickets here
Friday
Fish Fry-Day
Fridays through March 28
Most catholic churches serve some sort of Fish Fry fare on Fridays for the Lenten season, but I want to focus on the non-traditional Fish Fry—including places that host more standard Fish Fry events as well as restaurants serving up fried fish dishes on Fridays and even throughout the Lenten season. Click here for more.
Creamy Whip Opening Days
Flub’s Ice Cream (Hamilton), Loveland Dairy Whip, Piper’s Ice Cream Bar (Mainstrasse), Zip Dip (Green Twp)
Click here to view a Google map of area soft serve suppliers (as well as year round scoop shops).
7th Anniversary Party
March First Brewing (Kemper Road and Fountain Square), 11:30a
Featuring oat lager beer release and Orange Cream Soda Astra release (on draft and in cans).
March Pint Nights: Alexandria Brewing Company
Jungle Jim’s Eastgate, 5–9p
March Pint Nights: March First Brands
Jungle Jim’s Fairfield, 5–9p
ComedySportz Match
Clifton Comedy Theatre, 7:30–8:30p
Improv comedy entertainment.
Friday–Sunday
32nd Annual Bockfest
Celebration of the coming spring, complete with a parade (Friday, 3/1), 5K (Saturday, 3/2, at 10a), and celebrations at Bockfest Hall and venues around the Brewery District. Bockfest Brewing Heritage Trail Tours and Historical Programming will be available Saturday (3/2) and Sunday (3/3).
Click here for a complete list of official Bockfest Halls and Venues around Greater Cincinnati and their respective weekend schedules.
Saturday
2nd Annual CORA Bike & Trail Expo
MadTree Taproom, 10a–3p
Shake off winter while you dream about experiencing new cycling and hiking adventures in 2024; be sure to pick up the necessary gear for your journeys ahead while you do.
Opening Day
Lil Goodie Shop (Miamitown), 11a
Lemonpalooza
Braxton Covington, 12–11p
A sweet surprise collaboration release party featuring sweet treats from the Graeter’s Ice Cream truck (12–5p) and live music by Positive Vibes Band from 7 to 11.
Channel Your Flannel
Streetside Brewery, 1–4p
Channel your inner lumberjack for a day full of fun and fundraising with Save the Animals Foundation, featuring raffles and split the pot.
Germania Bockfest
Germania Society, 5p
Dinner from 5–6:30p, meeting at 6:30, and social at 7. Featuring LK Bockwurst, Doppelbock, and Maibock, as well as Kinder Club activities (headbands, German flashcards, Germany-themed coloring sheets, LEGO).
Owl Prowl
Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum, 6p
First, see birds of prey that inhabit Spring Grove up close in the Norman Chapel (constructed in 1879), then prowl through the grounds to see and hear them in their natural habitat.
Free (donations requested—see the event link for details), but registration required
Riot Rose Cabaret and Variety Show
Bircus Brewing Company
Funhouse Follies featuring performances by Roxie Jean, Tara Newone, and Montana Banana.
18+
Saturday and Sunday
The Tillers Live Recording
Southgate House Revival
Cincinnati’s folk icons.
Night One: Saturday at 8p
Night Two (fully seated): 5p
Sunday
Grand Opening
Shea Candle Co (Main Street, OTR), 11a
Ludlow Flea and Craft Fair
Bircus Brewing, 11a–5p
Handmade goods, baked goods, jewelry, vintage items, and more. Bircus will be slinging pizzas, brews, and Bloody Marys. First Sundays of the month February–November.
Plant FAQ
Northwood Cider Co, 12–2p
People from Fleurish Grounds will be onsite to answer questions about plants and plant care.
through March 8
Penguin Days
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Enjoy discounted admission and Penguin Parades on the weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) and Holiday Mondays (Jan 15 & Feb 19) at 11am. It must be colder than 50 degrees for the penguins to participate in the Penguin Parades. This is the final year for Penguin Parades before the Zoo’s aging king penguins retire.
Ongoing
Union Terminal Rotunda Tours
Cincinnati Museum Center
Fridays at 1:30p, 2:30p, and 3:30p
Saturdays at 11:30a, 12:30p, and 1:30p
Sundays at 12:30p, 1:30p, and 2:30p
Sports
Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Wheeling Nailers
Heritage Bank Center
Friday at 7:30p
Aluminum Koozie Giveaway (first 3000 fans)
$5 craft draft and seltzer, $1 popcorn, $3 cheeseburgers
FC Cincinnati @ Chicago
Saturday at 8:30p
Watch: TBD; Listen: Fox Sports 1360
Xavier Musketeers WBB vs. Georgetown
Cintas Center
Saturday at 2p
Mental Health Awareness Game presented by 1IN5
Watch: FloSports
Cincinnati Bearcats WBB @ Iowa State
Saturday at 2p
Watch: ESPN+; Listen: FOX 1360
Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Indy Fuel
Heritage Bank Center
Saturday at 4p
Squish Mascot Giveaway (first 3000 fans)
Cincinnati Bearcats MBB vs. Kansas State
Fifth Third Arena
Saturday at 7p
Watch: ESPN+; Listen: 700 WLW
Xavier Musketeers MBB @ Georgetown
Saturday at 7:30p
Watch: FS1; Listen: 55KRC
Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please click on the link for more information.
33 Black-Owned Greater Cincinnati Restaurants You Need to Try ASAP [citybeat.com]
83-Year-Old Cincinnati Diner Reopens Following Major Renovation [local12.com]
Cincinnati’s Catch-A-Fire Pizza Wins 2023 Pizza Industry Excellence (PIE) Awards [pizzatoday.com]
Fillo’s Greek Revival [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Findlay Market Opening Day Parade Grand Marshals Announced [citybeat.com]
Five Food Menu Items Available at TQL Stadium This MLS Season [cincinnati.com]
A Gilligan’s Irish Three-Way [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Local Small-Batch Soy Sauce Maker CinSoy Shuts Down [citybeat.com]
Northside Bourbon Bar and Restaurant The Littlefield to Close Permanently [citybeat.com]
Urban Artifact’s “World’s Most Expensive Beer” Astronaut Food is Back and We’re All ‘Berry’ Excited [citybeat.com]
Your Guide to Bockfest 2024 [cincinnatimagazine.com]
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