Sunday, May 12

Goodnight, Sunday.

The butterflies have landed!

The Butterfly Show at the Krohn Conservatory opened this weekend (and runs through August 18).

This year’s theme is “Butterflies in Space”. The show is inspired by the story of the caterpillars and butterflies taken to the International Space Station in 2009, where they successfully adapted to a zero-gravity environment and became known as "astro-pillars" and "butter-nauts".

⏰ Krohn Conservatory is open Monday - Sunday 10 AM to 8 PM (but be sure to check their calendar before you go as special events are scheduled and will effect those hours).

They ask that all guests, including members and pass holders, reserve a ticket before your visit. This will allow for shorter wait times and less crowding. There will be a limited number of 50 tickets at the door each hour. Door tickets are sold on a first come basis. If all tickets are sold for a given hour, guests will be asked to wait till the next open time slot.

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK 💗 

Here’s something for the early birds in the group! Enjoy Sunrise Yoga at Huffman Park (Fairfield) on Monday, 6:30-7:30am.

Taft’s Brewpourium is hosting a Beer and Crumbl Cookie Pairing on Wednesday, 5-8pm. This is a self-guided pairing! Upon entering, you'll be handed your pairing worksheet, brews and cookies. Tickets required.

Rockin’ the Roebling kicks off the summer season on Thursday, 7-10pm. You’ll find this outdoor concert on the Schmiddlapp lawn next to the Moerlein Lager House on the Banks / downtown. Enjoy a free concert from Floyd and the Walkmen.

The Court Street Mobile Roller Rink is back for the summer of 2024! Get ready to roll in this great outdoor event space this week, May 16-May 19.

Be sure to check out the NEW Free Live Music List below too!

SIGN UP ✏️ 

Onolicious Hawaii is celebrating their 1st Year Anniversary with a special Luau on Friday, May 17, 5-10pm. Entertainment will include traditional Ukulele, Hula and fire dance performances. Each ticket includes an "all you can eat" buffet, from Onolicious Hawaii, including authentic Hawaiian classic dishes like Kalua Pig, Chicken Long Rice, Poi, Haupia, and much more. Buffet @ 7PM & Entertainment @ 8:30PM.

Cincinnati Observatory History Bites, a lunchtime presentation and an afternoon of history at the Observatory, is happening this Friday. This week’s topic is Mythology of Eclipses: History, Science, and Fiction. Observatory exhibits, gift shop, and its buildings and grounds will be open during and after the presentation. Weather permitting, they’ll have solar viewing through their historic 1845 Merz and Mahler 11” refracting telescope in the adjacent Mitchel Building after the presentation. Tickets required.

Malts in Ault is happening on Friday, May 17 starting at 6pm. The Hanky Panks are headlining the entertainment, Steak It Easy food truck will be on-site, and you can enjoy 20 beer tastings from a wide variety of brands and styles with your ticket.

GOOD TO KNOW ✔️ 

Share this with your teacher friends! The Cincinnati Art Museum hosts Evenings for Educators. Evenings for Educators is the museum’s monthly teacher professional development program. Through the lens of the museum’s collection and exhibitions, Evenings for Educators supports all subjects taught in the classroom. It also encourages a STREAM approach as well as Twenty-First Century Learning strategies. The program is offered for teachers of all grade levels and disciplines, art appreciation volunteers, pre-service education majors, teaching artists, as well as community and museum educators. 

The last one of this school year is happening on Thursday, 4-7pm and features “Wearable Tracy”.

COMING SOON 📆 

Great Parks’ Spark in the Dark events are coming up for the summer. Float on glowing boats, take a family-friendly nighttime hike, hang out at the campfire, and more. Happening on May 25, June 29, July 27, August 31, and Sept. 28. Pre-registration is not required. Fees are payable on-site.

The Fifty West and Cartridge Brewing Companies are pairing up for Sip Trip V4, happening on June 1, 11am - 10pm. Cruise down the Little Miami Scenic Trail with brews, views, and killer pitstops! Get in gear anytime from 11 am to 10 pm on Saturday, June 1st. Spanning from Fifty West Brewing to Cartridge Brewing, or vice versa, hop on your bike and join in for this brewery-to-brewery passport journey complete with thirst-quenching stops along the way. 19.7 miles, 4 stops, 4 beers.

Covington Maifest is back! Head to Goebel Park this weekend (May 17-19) for a weekend filled with beer, food, music, and maypole dancing.

Taste of Cincinnati will be sure to fill your belly AND keep you entertained over Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27. Taste is on 5th Street (downtown) and features 65+ restaurants, food trucks and Findlay Market vendors. More than 300 menu items will be available, along with a wide variety of beers and live entertainment. 

Summerfair returns to Coney Island this year! The annual juried art show will be there May 31-June 2. More than 300 fine artists and craftspeople from across the country will be exhibiting and selling works ranging from ceramics and sculptures to painting and photography.

FREE LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEK 🪕 

Jazz at the Park, Washington Park, Monday, 6-9pm | Lili Shires & Steve Schmidt

Jazz at the Square, Fountain Square, Tuesday, 5-8pm | Dee Marie Quartet

Summer Sessions Live at VOA, Voice of America Park, Wednesday, 6-9pm | P’s in a Pod

Salsa on the Square, Fountain Square, Thursday, 7-10pm | Son del Caribe/The Get Down Cincinnati

Rockin’ the Roebling, Smale Riverfront Park, Thursday, 6-10pm | Floyd and the Walkmen (DJ starts at 6pm, band starts at 7pm)

Indie Friday, Fountain Square, Friday, 7-10pm | New Moons, Howard Brothers Band, The Shiver

Fifth and Vine Live, Fountain Square, Saturday, 7-10pm | Naked Karate Girls

DEALS + DISCOUNTS 😍 

There’s an Annual Plant Sale and Swap happening this Saturday at Rapid Run Park, 10am-1pm. Get your swap plants ready this week and take home some new finds! Plants will also be available for purchase.

FAMILY FRIENDLY 🛝 

Do you know about Family Discount Days with the Cincinnati Reds? Families can save by purchasing up to three half-price tickets with the purchase of a full-price ticket in select areas of the ballpark in advance of game day.

PIC OF THE DAY 📸 

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