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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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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
Opening Day
SnoBug (White Oak), 4–9p
Hawaiian shaved ice.
Scope out Bellevue: April First Friday
Bellevue Entertainment District, 5p
Support local and check out all Bellevue has to offer. Businesses and the BED will be open late for sipping and shopping. There will be family friendly activities and all the info you need to prepare for the April 8 solar eclipse, provided by the Cincinnati Observatory.
April Pint Nights: MadTree
Jungle Jim’s Eastgate, 5–9p
Prehysteric Pride Night at the Museum
Cincinnati Museum Center, 6:30–11p
Come learn nothing and have a great time as drag tour guides guide you through the Cincinnati History Museum, as well as performances in the rotunda, and food and beverages available for purchase.
Tickets here
Meat Raffle
Binski’s Bar, 7–10p
Special guest Dust Village will be hosting The Pat O Classico to raise funds to fight esophageal cancer. Plus $5 7&7s. Meats provided by Wyoming Meat Market.
ComedySportz Match
Clifton Comedy Theatre, 7:30–8:30p
Improv comedy entertainment.
Saturday
Wake N Skate
OTR CRC, 10a–2p
DJed brunch skate the first Saturday of every month in 2024.
10a: yoga warmup
11a–12:30p: all ages
12:30–2p: adults 18+
The Comeback Drag Brunch
16 Lots Southern Outpost, 11a–2p
Hosted by Brock Leah Spears and DJ Brian the Bard, featuring performances by The Lady Phaedra, Alexander Cameron, Roxie D. Mocracy, Mirelle Jane Divine, and for the first time on the 16 Lots South stage, Kiara Chimera. Food and drink (and brunch features) will be available for purchase before and during the show. Reminder: bring cash for tips.
Tickets are $20/each and RESERVE your seat only. 18+
Hanami Picnic
Ault Park, 12–3p
Bring your own food or preorder a Bento box. Presented by Asianati.
Art on the Rise
Cincinnati Art Museum, 1–3p
Celebrate Earth Day with community artmaking with recycled materials led by artist SLiNK, a painter, as well as curator, teacher, and designer currently completing their MFA at the University of Cincinnati DAAP.
Free
Makers Series: Mosaic
American Sign Museum, 1–4p
Transform broken pieces into a beautiful mosaic piece inspired by the signs in the collection.
$20 for members | $30 for non-members
April Reading Party
Northwood Cider Co, 1:30–4p
Bring a book, read an hour, and chat with new book friends over a drink about what you just read.
1:30p: Arrive early to settle into your seat, grab a drink, or chat
2-3p: Reading time
3-4p: Mingle and chat (or keep reading)
Event is free, but RSVP here for space prepping purposes
FC Cincinnati Pre-Match at the Park
Washington Park, 4–6:30p
Music and family-friendly activities, food trucks, and beverages and drink specials served at the Porch.
Ladies’ Night Out
Cincinnati Curling Club, 6–9p
Ever wondered what that sport they call Curling is? Come in your comfy clothes and running shoes to find out all about it. Event will have snacks and the bar will be open.
Deadline to register is April 5
OTR Skate Prom Youth & Teen Party
OTR Community Center, 4–7p
Dress to impress at the OTR Skate Prom and enjoy a DJed skate session, dancing, prom photos, food, games, and prizes.
March Madness Crawfish Boil
Humble Monk Brewing Co, 4:30–7:30p
Two pounds of fresh-off-the-plane Louisiana crawfish, vegetables with all the seasonings, and andouille sausage.
$30
Jam Band Jovi
Muse Cafe, 7–10p
Subversive bluegrass rock band playing everything from traditional bluegrass tunes to popular current hits; grunge classics to original music.
Sunday
Pure Barre Pop-Up
West Side Brewing, 11a
Bring your mat and water for a complimentary Pure Barre class at the brewery. Arrive 15-20 minutes before class starts to set up your mat and stay after class for a beer.
Annual Spring and Summer Vintage Trunk Show
Julie’s Inspiration Consignment Shoppe (Mainstrasse), 11a–5p
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).
Greater Cincinnati Bridal & Wedding Expo
NKY Convention Center, 1:30–5p
Find inspiration and advice for weddings from barefoot ceremonies on the beach to formal black tie affairs.
Hip Hop Orchestra in Cincinnati
Music Hall, 7p
Thee Phantom and the Illharmonic Orchestra with strings, horns, and piano, as well as a party-rocking DJ, soul-stirring female vocalist, and a fire-breathing MC.
Monday
Great North American Eclipse
A total solar eclipse is coming to North America and Cincinnati is right near the path of totality (99%+). While most of our area will see the partial solar eclipse, the path of totality will include places in Butler County, such as downtown Hamilton. Some area events include:
A Total Eclipse of the Park at Miami Whitewater Forest Harbor, 11a–4p
CHPL Eclipse Viewing Party (Times and Branches Vary. Click the link for info.)
Great Eclipse in the Sky Watch Party at Moerlein Lager House, 12–5p
Eclipse & Sips at 119 Fairfield Avenue (Bellevue), 1–5p
Solar Eclipse Viewing at Cincinnati Nature Center, 1:45–4p
Rooftop Eclipse Viewing Party at Rhinegeist Rooftop, 2–4p
Jungle Jim’s Eclipse Party at Jungle Jim’s Fairfield, 2–4p
Solar Eclipse Party at Liberty Center, 2–4p
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
Blues & Brews
Washington Park
April 3–May 22
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)
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 April 21
The Shape of Nature featuring Oscillation
Krohn Conservatory
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
Now Open
Cowboy Cones
Wyoming
Sunday–Thursday, 2–8p
Friday and Saturday, 12–9p
Don’s Creamy Whip (Opening Day April 1)
1522 Market Street (Reading)
Dojo Gelato (Opening Day April 3)
1735 Blue Rock Street (Northside)
Mon–Tue: Closed
Wed–Fri: 5:30–9:30p
Sat–Sun: 1:30–9:30p
The Cone (Opening Day April 4)
6855 Tylersville Road (West Chester)
Click here to view a Google map of area soft serve suppliers (as well as year round scoop shops).
Tickets Now Available For
Savor Cincinnati
April 9–12, Metropolitan Club
Fine dining series featuring custom menus developed by talented local chef duos paired from different local restaurants across the city.
OTR Awards
Event: May 15, 5–8p
Nominations due April 12. Click here to submit yours.
UpSpring Benefit Bash
April 13, Great American Ball Park
Raises funds and builds awareness for UpSpring’s vital educational and enrichment programs to elevate local children experiencing homelessness. The event features dinner, open bar, silent auction, live auction, raffle, and more.
Cincinnati Rollergirls Pride Night
April 13, Sports Plus, 6p
Celebrate Pride and the Rollergirls’ home opener against Vette City Roller Derby.
9th Annual Mimosas for Memories
April 20, The Cincinnati Club
Bottomless mimosas, live entertainment, retail vendors, auction items, photo booth, and more—all benefiting the Giving Voice Foundation.
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 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
NCAA Tournament: March Madness
March 21–22: First Round
March 23–24: Second round
March 28–29: Sweet Sixteen
March 30–31: Elite Eight
April 6: Final Four (Glendale, AZ)
April 8: Championship (Glendale, AZ)
Bearcats Men’s Baseball vs. TCU
Three-game series at UC Baseball Stadium
Friday at 5p (“Top Gun Night” / military appreciation)
Saturday at 2p (National Burrito Day)
Sunday at 12p (Cincy Reigns Day / beer day)
Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets
Three-game series at Great American Ball Park
Friday at 6:40p (on Apple TV+)
Saturday at 4:10p (Jake Fraley bobblehead)
Sunday at 1:40p (Matt McLain bobblehead)
Watch: Bally Sports; Listen: 700 WLW
Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Kalamazoo Wings
Heritage Bank Center
Friday at 7:30p
Fan appreciation night with giveaways, $2 hot dogs, $2 soda, and $2 beer.
FC Cincinnati vs. RBNY
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.
The Best Places to Live in Cincinnati When You’re Young and Fun [citybeat.com]
Bratter Up: Everything We’re Excited to Eat at Great American Ball Park This Year [citybeat.com]
Cincinnati Art Museum Hosts Exhibit Featuring Artists with Disabilities [citybeat.com]
East Price Hill’s Somm to Host Inaugural Spring Fling Wine Festival April 26 [citybeat.com]
Ensemble Theatre’s 39th Season Features Shows with Humor, Strength and Inspiration [citybeat.com]
Featured Listing: 500 Milton Street [cincinnatirefined.com]
Ft. Mitchell Sports Card Shop to Open New Kiosk in Great American Ball Park [citybeat.com]
Giving Opera a New Spirit [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Help Transform a Vacant Lot in Bellevue into a Pollinator Garden at this Art-Making Event [citybeat.com]
Here Are the Top 12 Restaurants Cincinnati Chef Jose Salazar Recommends [citybeat.com]
Memories From Half a Century Ago: The Cincinnati Tornadoes of April 1974 [cincinnatimagazine.com]
New Festival Cincy Knows Best x 513 Day to Celebrate Cincinnati’s Culture, Community and Creatives [citybeat.com]
NKY Cafe-Spa Moves, Expects to Reopen After Breaking Through Several Barriers [fox19.com]
The Unusual Suspects of Vintage Shopping [cincinnatimagazine.com]
UpSpring Cincinnati Aims to Empower Children Experiencing Homelessness Through Benefit Bash [wlwt.com]
