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May 1–31
AAPI Heritage Month
AAPI Heritage Month recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. Click here to view Asianati’s community calendar, which includes AAPI Heritage Month activities all month long.
For a List of Several Asian-Owned Businesses in Cincinnati, Click Here
May 1–31
Zoo Babies
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Big babies and small are include in the Zoo Babies class of 2024.
Free admission for moms on Mother’s Day
Thursday
Westwood Farmers Market Opening Day
WUMC Parking Lot, 4–7p
Click here for Tour de Cincinnati’s Guide to Local Farmers Markets
Florence Y’alls Opening Day
Florence Y’alls vs. Quebec Capitales
Thomas More Stadium, 6:44p
Opening Night hat to the first 1,000 fans into the ballpark.
Friday
Grand Opening
Young Buck Delicatessen (1332 Vine Street), 8a
Breakfast sandwiches served from 8 to 10 only.
Commander N Beef Smash Burger Friday
Avril-Bleh Meat Market, 11a–2p
Pop-ups every Friday with smash burgers by 2X Food Network winner Chef Kayla Robison.
Inaugural Steve Day
Streetside Brewery, 11a–11p
A celebration of all the Steves. Patrons named Steve (or similar) presenting a valid ID will receive a $1 discount on draft pints.
Friday–Sunday
6th Annual Cincinnati Tattoo Arts Festival
Duke Energy Convention Center
Featured artists, special guests, and a full lineup of entertainment, including seminars, tattoo contests, and more.
2024 Smoke on the River BBQ Fest
Covington Plaza
Seven local barbecue restaurants, views of the Cincinnati skyline, and free live music all weekend long.
Saturday
Butterflies in Space Opening Day
Krohn Conservatory
The 2024 Butterfly Show is inspired by the story of the caterpillars and butterflies taken to the International Space Station in 2009. Through August 18.
Making a ticket reservation online is preferred.
May Farm Fest
Gorman Heritage Farm, 9a–3p
Celebrate the season of new growth on the farm with baby animal interactions, touch-a-tractor, farm scavenger hunt, education stations, face painting, craft vendors, food trucks, music and fun activities for all ages.
Mother’s Day Market Sip & Shop
Dutch’s Larder, 10a–12:30p
Celebrate Mom with goods from local woman-owned businesses.
The City Flea
Washington Park, 10a–4p
Cincinnati’s original curated urban flea market that considers itself a small business incubator, community organization, and city advocate.
Hamilton Flea
Marcum Park, 10a–4p
Curated urban flea market in downtown Hamilton. support local artisans, grab a beverage from our beer booth and eat from stellar food trucks.
The OFF Market
Summit Park, 10a–4p
Monthly marketplace bringing together small businesses, artisans, brewers, bakers, farmers, and more.
Dad’s Date
Wandering Monsters Brewing, 10:30a
$10 per family; all ages welcome
Bubbles & Blossoms Market
The Gatherall at Factory 52, 11a–4p
Enjoy local florals, wine tasting, and exclusive Mother’s Day promotions and shopping from Factory 52 tenants.
Loveland Food Truck Rally
Shoppers Haven Center, 12–8p
Family friendly event featuring an assortment of food trucks, entertainment and live music, plus beverages available for purchase.
Cincinnati Screening: The Lifeguards
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:
2p Pub opens
3:30p Theater opens
4:30p Movie begins
6:30p Drinks and gathering in the Pub
Boozy Book Fair
Northwood Cider Co, 3–7p
Relive your scholastic book fair days with a cider in hand. Books from Roebling Books.
21+
Blooms & Bubbles
Oakley Wines, 4–6p
Build-your-own bouquet bar with Le Jardin Harmon and flights of three mom-made wines.
Cincinnati Rollergirls vs. Roller Derby of Central Kentucky
Queen City Sportsplex (10765 Reading Road), 6p
Saturday and Sunday
53rd Annual Appalachian Festival
Coney Island
Coney is transformed into an authentic mountain-life village celebrating the area’s rich Appalachian heritage, featuring food and craft vendors and local bluegrass bands.
Saturday–Monday
Cincy Knows Best x 513 Day Festival
Walnut Hills
A three-day arts and culture festival celebrating all that is great about the 513.
Sunday
Mother’s Day
Burlington Antique Show
Boone County Fairgrounds, 8a–3p
The Midwest’s premier antiques and vintage collectibles only show, featuring over 200 antique dealers.
$5/person (12 and under free); 7–8a early bird buying $10/person
Free Admission
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Free admission for mom’s on Mother’s Day
Art on Vine: Mother’s Day
Washington Park, 12–6p
Local artists and makers showcasing and selling fine arts and handmade goods every first Sunday of the month.
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
Thursdays
Salsa on the Square
Fountain Square, 7–10p
May 2–September 26
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
Closing Soon: March 29–May 12
Accessible Expressions Ohio
One of the most accessible and diverse art presentations ever displayed at the museum, Accessible Expressions Ohio is a juried statewide art exhibition by Ohio artists, of all ages, with disabilities.
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
Cincinnati Rollergirls vs. ROCK Roller Derby
May 11, Sports Plus, 6p
Star Wars Night and 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.
May Farm Fest
May 11, Gorman Heritage Farm, 9a–3p
Celebrate the season of new growth on the farm with baby animal interactions, touch-a-tractor, farm scavenger hunt, education stations, face painting, craft vendors, food trucks, music and fun activities for all ages.
OTR Awards
May 15, 5–8p
Nominations due April 12. Click here to submit yours.
Brews & Views
May 17, meet at Schmidlapp Event Lawn, 6–10p
Views and craft brews on a bus tour of hidden gems in Cincinnati Parks: Smale, Alms, and after-hours access to the Butterfly Show at Krohn Conservatory.
Safety Around Water Course
May 18, Powel Crosley, Jr. YMCA, 10a, 11:30a, and 1p
Join Olympic Gold Medalist Cullen Jones, Current Pro Football Players, and NFL Cincinnati Alumni in learning to swim.
Register for free here
Charm at the Farm Vintage Market
June 7–9, Lebanon
Farmhouse chic, vintage finds, rustic treasures, antique furniture, repurposed pieces, clothing, jewelry, kids and baby, food trucks, and more.
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
Florence Y’alls vs. Quebec Capitales
Three-game series at Thomas More Stadium
Thursday at 6:44p (Opening Night hat to first 1000 fans)
Friday at 7:03p (Firework Friday)
Saturday at 6:36p (Happy Hour + Rockin’ Saturday post-game concert)
Cincinnati Reds @ SF Giants
Three-game series at Oracle Park
Friday at 10:15p
Saturday at 7:15p
Sunday at 4:05p
Watch: Bally Sports; Listen: 700 WLW
FC Cincinnati @ Columbus Crew
Saturday at 7:45p
Watch: FS1, Apple TV; Listen: Fox Sports 1360
Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please click on the link for more information.
The Best Greater Cincinnati Chinese Restaurants, According to CityBeat Readers [citybeat.com]
Cincinnati Distilling Brings Home Seven Medals from Prestigious Spirits Championship [citybeat.com]
Cincinnati’s Old-Time Streetcars Were Notorious Death Machines [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Cincinnati’s Smale Riverfront Park Named Best Riverwalk in America [10best.usatoday.com]
Come Meet the Cincinnati Zoo’s Adorable Babies This May [citybeat.com]
Featured Listing: 500 Milton Street [cincinnatirefined.com]
Humble Monk Brewing Announces Move From Northside Location [citybeat.com]
Time Travel to Pompeii at Cincinnati Museum Center [cincinnatimagazine.com]
The Ultimate Cincinnati Staycation Guide [consistentlycurious.com]
