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April 1–30
Zoo Blooms
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
As one of only two accredited botanical gardens in Ohio, the Cincinnati Zoo offers one of the largest tulip displays in the Midwest.
Tunes and Blooms, a collection of musicians playing together in the Zoo’s beautiful gardens for free (admission is free after 5p), will be on Thursday April 4, 11, 18, and 25.
Friday
Graeter’s Monthly Donut Pop-Up
Braxton Covington, 8a
Starting at 8a on the last Friday of every month, Braxton serves Graeter’s donuts and hot & iced coffee.
Art After Dark: In Bloom
Cincinnati Art Museum, 5–9p
Immerse yourself in a blossoming paradise with music from DJ Arie, performances from the dance collective Pones, cash bars, food for purchase from J’s Fish Tacos & the Terrace Café, a flower bar, and photobooth provided by Framester.
Final Friday
Pendleton Art Center, 5–9p
Explore over 200 artists in wide ranging media. Valet parking is available as well as many self-parking options.
Final Friday
Roebling Point Books (Dayton, KY), 5:30–7:30p
Enjoy an array of Old World wines or assortment of beers, as well as live music, food, and 50% OFF all books.
Friday–Sunday
Art in Bloom
Cincinnati Art Museum
The museum will once again blossom with the vibrant colors of spring as we celebrate the revival of Art in Bloom. See the creative floral displays inspired by fine art, take part in special programs and events, enjoy family-friendly activities, and much more.
Most displays across galleries are free during regular museum hours, but some Art in Bloom-related events and programs require tickets.
Dark Charge Cellar Days
Braxton Barrel House
Take a journey through time with their vintage Dark Charge bottles. Bonus? Purchasing a bottle on Cellar Days grants you early access to secure the latest 2024 Dark Charge Variants.
Jurassic Quest
Duke Energy Convention Center
The world’s largest, most popular dinosaur event featuring unique and exciting experiences for the whole family, including animatronic dinosaurs, excavating fossils, and so much more.
Saturday
Indie Bookstore Day
Celebrate with:
Roebling Point Books & Coffee (Covington, 7a–6p, Newport, 7a–6p, Dayton, 7a–3p)
Joseph-Beth (Norwood), 8a–9p
Blue Marble Books (Fort Thomas), 10a–2p
Book Bus Depot (Sharonville, 10a–3p
The Bookery (Columbia Tusculum), 10a–5p
The Bookmatters (Milford), 10a–7p
Downbound Books (Northside), 11a–5p
Spring Volksmarch
Germania Society, 9a
Every year, the Germania Society hosts a volksmarch through the rural roads, forests, and meadows of Germania Park. A volksmarch is a leisurely walk that promotes good health and positive relationships. The walk is non-competitive and will be featuring a 5K and 10K hike. Dogs are welcome.
$3 entry fee can be paid with cash or card
Queen City Pop!
Duke Energy Convention Center, 9a–4p
One-day gathering for all things pop culture, including comic books, collectibles, local artists, writers, crafters, merchandise, artwork, anime, makeup and cosmetics, craft soda, and more.
$5 admission
The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe
ARCO Cincinnati, 3301 Price Avenue (Price Hill), 10a
A Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Production
Free parking, snacks, and crafts will be provided
Tour de Cincinnati Pop-Up
Fable Cafe, 10a–1p
Shop Tour de Cincinnati merch and have some excellent Fable coffee while you’re at it. TDC will be selling all inventory at a discount, including: Cincinnati Crest t-shirts and tanks, 8×10 letterpress map prints (Westwood and Cincinnati), stickers and pins, and remaining [limited] inventory of List Shirts. Everything under $10.
9-Year Anniversary Celebration
Braxton Covington, 11a
Rooftop views and special brews, as well as pizza from Dewey’s and nonstop beats from DJs all day long.
Once Upon A Dream Drag Brunch
Wyoming Civic Center, 11a–2p
All ages drag brunch presented by be. and JWC, and benefiting Queen City Charities.
The Montessori Market and Yard Sale
Gamble Montessori High School, 11a–3p
Help students realize their full potential as The Montessori Market provides educational opportunities to experience entrepreneurship.
2024 Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Festival
Summit Park, 12–5p
Live music, local food trucks, and animal encounters among Greater Cincinnati area leaders in sustainability and environmental awareness.
Sign Crafting Saturday
American Sign Museum, 1–3p
Explore the skills needed to become an expert sign maker as a family. Play with different materials each month as you learn about different elements of sign making. Every fourth Saturday of the month.
Free with regular museum admission
5th Annual Taco & Tequila Crawl
On the Rhine Eatery, 1–6p
Start at the Eatery and stroll through OTR eating tacos, plus exclusive margarita, tequila, and beer specials. VIP tickets available.
Tickets and participating stops
FC Cincinnati Pre-Match at the Park
Washington Park, 4:30–7p
Music and family-friendly activities, food trucks, and beverages and drink specials served at the Porch.
Sip & Stroll
Liberty Center, 5–8p
Annual DORA anniversary celebration. Grab your favorite beverage and sip across property while enjoying live music (The SunBurners and Naked Karate Girls) and fun, family-friendly activities, including face painter, caricaturist, roller skating rink, and more.
Saturday and Sunday
13th Annual Asian Food Fest
Court Street Plaza
Two-day food extravaganza celebrating Asian culture and cuisine, featuring a record 55 restaurants and food trucks, as well as 8 Secret Menu options and more than 100 performers and entertainers.
Sunday
Yapps at Japps
Japps Since 1879, 12–10p
Socialize with your four-legged friends on the outdoor patios. Specials include $1 Puppaccinos, $8 6 oz. Bar Dog Wine, $10 Salty Dog (Tito’s Handmade Vodka, grapefruit juice, and a salted rim).
Mojave Market
Mojave East, 11a–1p and 1:30–3:30p
Kick off the spring market season by supporting local and shopping and sipping your way through a curated market. Several market vendors will be in attendance as well as food and drink from Gomez Salsa, Rune Juicery, Solo Coffee, and Fire on High organic food truck.
Market on Main
Woodward Theater, 12–5p
Spring edition of Market on Main hosted by Main Street Shop & Studio, featuring 35+ vendors and beer available for purchase.
Salsa in the Taproom
Braxton Covington, 1–3p
Salsa dancing session led by Diana Hoffman from KamaSalsa Latin Dancing. No experience needed.
Free and open to all ages
2nd Annual Mother’s Day Gift Market
Northwood Cider Co, 2–5p
Spoil the important person/people in your life with beauty, wellness, and personal care.
through May 19
Spring Native Plant Sale
Cincinnati Nature Center, daily 10a–5p
Visit Rowe Visitor Center for our annual Spring Native Plant Sale to gather herbs, native perennials, flowering trees, and shrubs to create a bright and beautiful garden while providing a wonderful habitat for wildlife.
Weekly Events
Mondays
Trivia Night
Fountain Square, 6–8p
Hosted by Last Call Trivia. Through October 14.
Tuesdays
Strauss Troy Market
Fountain Square, 11a–1:30p
Al fresco lunch hour featuring live music and local food trucks.
April 2–October 1
Jazz at the Square
Fountain Square, 5–8p
Local and regional acts. Through October 8.
Trivia Night
Washington Park, 7–9p
Hosted by Last Call Trivia. Through October 29.
Wednesdays
Wednesday Morning Yoga
The Gatherall at Factory 52, 10:15–11a
Free yoga on the patio with Sage Hot Yoga.
Workout on the Green
Washington Park
5–5:45p: Dance Fitness Cardio & Yin Yogam Flow with Mecca Freeman
6–7p: Zumba led by Aida
April 3–October 30
Yappy Hour
Washington Park, 6–8p
First Wednesday of the month, April through October. (April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2)
Blues & Brews
Washington Park, 6–9p
April 3–May 22
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
Current Museum Exhibitions
March 1–May 26
Whitfield Lovell: Passages
Cincinnati Art Museum
Urges viewers to contemplate the ordinary lives and extraordinary journeys of the African American experience, while raising universal questions about identity, memory, and America’s collective heritage.
Ticketed. Free for members.
through May 19
African Modernism in America
Taft Museum of Art
Nearly 80 dynamic and vivid works of art created in Africa during the 1950s and ’60s.
Admission applies. Sundays and Mondays are free.
through July 28, 2024
POMPEII: The Exhibition
Cincinnati Museum Center
Through 150 artifacts, POMPEII: The Exhibition tells the tale of a city hidden from view and forgotten for centuries.
Not included in museum admission. Exhibition ticket required.
Contemporary Arts Center
Click here to view several current and ongoing exhibitions.
Taft Museum of Art
Click here to view several current and ongoing exhibitions.
NOW SHOWING at The OMNIMAX®
Cincinnati Museum Center
Deep Sky
Volcanoes: The Fire of Creation
OMNIMAX® ticket required
Tickets Now Available For
Bring a Friend to Visit POMPEII: The Exhibition at the Member Rate
April 18–May 19, Cincinnati Museum Center
OTR Awards
Event: May 15, 5–8p
Nominations due April 12. Click here to submit yours.
Marketing Workshop: PROMOTE IT!
May 7, Woodward Theater, 11a–1p
To thrive in marketing you need a mix of promotions: social media, press releases, and branded items, just to name a few. In this workshop, you will dive into all of the options and help decipher what is best for your business.
Register here.
Cincinnati Rollergirls vs. ROCK Roller Derby
May 11, Sports Plus, 6p
The Rollergirls’ second home bout of the season.
Cincinnati Screening: The Lifeguards
May 11, Parkland Theatre (Sayler Park), 2–8:30p
Support independent movies and theaters by attending a full day of events for the local screening of The Lifeguards.
Cincinnati Opera’s 2024 Summer Festival
June 13–July 27, Music Hall
MainStage season enhanced by an expanded selection of Studio Sessions.
Jungle Jim’s International Craft Beer Festival
June 14–15, The Oscar Station (Jungle Jim’s Fairfield)
400 beers from over 100 breweries; curated by the Jungle’s award-winning Beer Department, one of the Top 4 Beer Retailers in the country.
Sports
Xavier Men’s Baseball vs. St. Johns
Three-game series at Hayden Field
Friday at 3p
Saturday at 1p
Sunday at 12p
Cincinnati Reds @ Texas Rangers
Three-game series at Globe Life Field
Friday at 8:05p
Saturday at 4:05p
Sunday at 2:35p
Watch: Bally Sports; Listen: 700 WLW
FC Cincinnati vs. Colorado
TQL Stadium
Saturday at 7:30p
Watch: Apple TV; Listen: Fox Sports 1360
Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please click on the link for more information.
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Cincinnati’s Smale Riverfront Park Named Best Riverwalk in America [10best.usatoday.com]
Cincinnati Native Collaborated on Over a Dozen Songs on New Taylor Swift Album [wcpo.com]
Covington’s Madison Theater to Host Monthly Silent Discos [citybeat.com]
Featured Listing: 500 Milton Street [cincinnatirefined.com]
Historic Lytle Park to Reopen This Week Following Renovations [citybeat.com]
In 1905, Cincinnati Vainly Hoped to Double Its Population in Just Five Years [cincinnatimagazine.com]
New Festival Cincy Knows Best x 513 Day to Celebrate Cincinnati’s Culture, Community and Creatives [citybeat.com]
Popular Breakfast and Brunch Spot Sleepy Bee Cafe to Close One of Its Locations [citybeat.com]
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The Ultimate Cincinnati Staycation Guide [consistentlycurious.com]
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