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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–Saturday
Cincinnati International Wine Festival
Duke Energy Convention Center
The nation’s second-longest-running charitable wine festival, featuring hundreds of wines and Grand Tastings on Saturday and Sunday. The Wine Festival raises funds and distributes grants to arts, education, and health and human services charities in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, while promoting the wine industry.
Friday
International Women’s Day
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.
Opening Day
Mason Whippy Dip, 12p
Click here to view a Google map of area soft serve suppliers (as well as year round scoop shops).
International Women’s Day Celebration
MadTree, 5–8p
A celebration of International Women’s Day featuring Interactive art experience, 40 female makers and vendors, art exhibits, and new limited edition Sway Tequila + Soda honoring Frida Kahlo.
Adult Night and Intro to Rhythm Skating Workshop
OTR CRC (1710 Race Street), 6–10p
Gemini will be teaching a beginner-friendly rhythm skating workshop at 6p, followed by an adult skate session with DJ Dior from 7 to 10.
$5 or free with CRC membership. Pre-register here.
More Than March: International Women’s Day Event
The Grove Event Center 7–10p
Let’s Talk Womxn Cincinnati celebrates local women in food and beverage with 15 food and beverage tasting stations, alcoholic tastings, henna tattoos, live music by Jess Lamb and The Factory, guest speakers, and a cocktail demonstration by Molly Wellmann.
International Women’s Day Night Market
Hi-Wire Brewing Cincinnati, 7–11p
An evening dedicated to women-owned businesses and local talent, including a curated lineup of 10+ vendors showcasing everything from artisan crafts to gourmet treats.
Saturday
Grand Opening
Clifton Cultural Arts Center (3412 Clifton Avenue), 9:30a–4p
Explore the community’s new art center and be treated to samples and performances by a lineup of CCAC’s partner artists.
Buy Nothing Norwood Swap
Norwood Community Center, 10a
Bring your unwanted or unneeded items—clothes, furniture, decor, books, toys, unexpired food, etc. Set your items out for others to shop, and peruse to see what treasures you might find.
Opening Day
The Root Beer Stand, 11a
Another sure sign of spring is this local institution opening for the season—its 67th in business. The Root Beer Stand purveys footlong cheese coneys, cheeseburgers, homemade root beer, and more, and also features a playground, which makes it a family favorite. You can also get your food to go and have a picnic at nearby Sharon Woods.
Creamy Whip Opening Days
Silver Grove Dari-Bar (Silver Grove, KY), 11a
The Goody Shop (Mt. Healthy), 11:30a
Book Bus Depot Pop-Up
The Book Bus Depot, 11a–3p
Shop curated thrift, including vintage, modern, and eclectic pieces.
Hello Spring Flea Market
Washington Park, 11a–4p
ArtisanFest513 event created to empower, enhance, and grow the Small Business Community and local animal shelters in Cincinnati.
Art on the Rise
Cincinnati Art Museum, 1–3p
Activating the Art Climb with demonstrations from Neusole Glassworks and their mobile glassblowing studio. There will also be music from Cincinnati Music Accelerator, food for purchase from Indigenous Chef, presenters from Gorman Heritage Farm, and pop-up art making for all.
Monthly 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
Juelz Santana X Santino Corleon
Madison Theater, 8p (doors at 7)
Sunday
2024 Cincinnati Guitar Show
Sharonville Convention Center, 10a–4p
Hundreds of guitars, gear, and accessories on display for purchase from vendors in the area. Bring a guitar with you to sell or trade.
FC Cincinnati Pre-Match at the Park
Washington Park, 11:30a–2p
Music and family-friendly activities, food trucks, and beverages and drink specials served at the Porch.
Mario Party
West Side Brewing, 6:30p
Grab a beer, a controller, and play as WSB and Game N Groove host all things Mario in the taproom following the FCC match. Will be playing Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, and more on the TVs in the taproom.
Academy Awards Watch Party
Tillie’s Lounge, 7–11p
Join OutReels Cincinnati for the the 96th Annual Academy awards, featuring award show Bingo cards and Ballots available for $5. Proceeds from Bingo benefit OutReels Cincinnati for the Film Festival in November.
Monday
Cincinnati Magazine Presents Best Restaurants 2024
MadTree Taproom, 6p
General admission tickets include food and beverage tastings, swag bag, and two drink tickets.
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
Xavier Musketeers WBB vs. Georgetown
Big East Tournament
Friday at 4p
Watch: FloSports
Cincinnati Bearcats MBB vs. West Virginia
Fifth Third Arena
Senior Day / Wear Red
Saturday at 7p
Watch: ESPN+; Listen: 700 WLW
Xavier Musketeers MBB vs. Marquette
Cintas Center
Saturday at 5p
Watch: FOX; Listen: 55KRC
FC Cincinnati vs. DC United
TQL Stadium
Sunday at 3p
Watch: Apple TV; Listen: Fox Sports 1360
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]
The Baker’s Table in Newport Launches Take-and-Bake Pizza Program [citybeat.com]
Cincinnati Ranks First for Street Art in 10Best Readers’ Choice Poll [citybeat.com]
Cincinnati’s Catch-A-Fire Pizza Wins 2023 Pizza Industry Excellence (PIE) Awards [pizzatoday.com]
Deeper Roots is Opening a Coffee Bar in Montgomery [citybeat.com]
Drink Unlimited Wine for a Good Cause at the Cincinnati International Wine Festival This Weekend [citybeat.com]
Findlay Market Opening Day Parade Grand Marshals Announced [citybeat.com]
Joe Burrow Tells His Super Smash Bros Mains at Local Guinness Event [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Newport on the Levee Brewpub 16 Lots Southern Outpost Announces Grand Re-Opening [citybeat.com]
Taste Cincinnati’s Diversity This Ramadan [cincinnatimagazine.com]
While the Wright Brothers Toiled, Cincinnati’s Flying Machine Fanatics Tanked [cincinnatimagazine.com]
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