Thursday, April 25

Goodnight, Thursday 🌙 

The weekend is upon us!

Be sure to read through today’s email for LOTS of different ideas for things to do in the Cincinnati area, Friday through Sunday.

Have a great weekend!

ESSENTIALS FOR YOUR WEEKEND

Weekend Weather
Friday: Expect a high of 74° with a chance of afternoon showers. 35% chance of precipitation.
Saturday: Expect a high of 83°, morning clouds, afternoon sun. 19% chance of precipitation.
Sunday: Expect a high of 85° and mostly sunny. 4% chance of precipitation.

FRIDAY EVENTS 📆 

Art After Dark will be at the Cincinnati Art Museum on Friday, 5-9pm. Immerse yourself in a blossoming paradise and celebrate the return of Art in Bloom! Enjoy 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. This month’s Art After Dark celebrates the biennial event Art in Bloom, featuring artistic floral interpretations of the museum’s collection. Nearly 60 arrangements from floral artists will be displayed throughout the museum’s galleries. Parking is limited. Please arrive early or consider using a rideshare service. This is a free admission event.

Art in Bloom will be happening all weekend (April 26-28) at the 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! See site (link above) for all the details.

SATURDAY EVENTS 📆 

Asian Food Fest will be on the Court Street Plaza this Saturday (11am-10pm) and Sunday (11am-8pm). Enjoy all sorts of Asian foods plus more than 100 performers and entertainers across the two-day event!

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park's annual Art & Earth Day, a day focused on creativity and conservation, is happening on Saturday,12-5pm.

There's a Plant Swap happening at Municipal Brew Works on Saturday and Sunday, 12-5pm. Bring pest-free, labeled house or garden plants and/or rooted cuttings in soil or water to trade and swap. Use containers you’re willing to part with and bring bags or boxes to carry your new green friends home this spring!

Head to Summit Park for the 2024 Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Festival on Saturday, 12-5pm. This year's theme is "Plant vs. Plastic". Learn all about the ways that plastic impacts our planet. Enjoy live music, local food trucks, and animal encounters among Greater Cincinnati area leaders in sustainability and environmental awareness.

There's a Spring Sip and Shop Market happening on Saturday at the Oakley Kitchen, 11am-4pm. Shop from a curated selection of local artisans to find handmade gifts and beautiful blooms. Enjoy delicious bites from Oakley Kitchen while you shop.

Art in Bloom will be happening all weekend (April 26-28) at the 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! See site (link above) for all the details.

Take an Evening Lantern Hike on Saturday, 8:30-9:30pm. Head to MetroParks of Butler County's Harbin Park where you'll take an evening hike in the forest as the stars come out. This is a free event and registration is NOT required.

It's National Independent Bookstore Day and Joseph-Beth Booksellers is here to celebrate!

Arbor Day at Smale Park is happening on Saturday, 11am-5pm. They'll be handing out free trees to commemorate Tree Planting Day and they'll have a naturalist talking about the importance of trees when it comes to water.

SUNDAY EVENTS📆 

There's a Plant Swap happening at Municipal Brew Works on Saturday and Sunday, 12-5pm. Bring pest-free, labeled house or garden plants and/or rooted cuttings in soil or water to trade and swap. Use containers you’re willing to part with and bring bags or boxes to carry your new green friends home this spring!

Asian Food Fest will be on the Court Street Plaza this Saturday (11am-10pm) and Sunday (11am-8pm). Enjoy all sorts of Asian foods plus more than 100 performers and entertainers across the two-day event!

There's an Eagle Nest Watch happening at Winton Woods, 4-6pm. This free drop-in event will allow you to (hopefully) observe the bald eagle pair as they nest for a second year at Winton Lake. Interpreters will be available to answer questions as well as give the history of the current breeding pair of eagles. Parking will be available at the disc golf course and guests can walk down to the Adventure Outpost boat launch for the best viewing opportunities. To find the event on the Great Parks site, click the link above and then click on April 28 when you see their calendar.

Art in Bloom will be happening all weekend (April 26-28) at the 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! See site (link above) for all the details.

PERFORMING ARTS FOR THE WEEKEND 🎭️ 

Broadway in Cincinnati: Six (April 23-May 5)
Ensemble Theatre: The Match Game (April 13-May 5)
Playhouse in the Park: The Chosen (April 13-May 12)
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company: Much Ado About Nothing (April 12-May 5)
The Children's Theatre: Finding Nemo Jr. (April 20-29)

ROOT FOR THE HOME TEAM! ⚾️ 

Cincinnati Reds (away): Reds vs. Texas Rangers. Friday at 8:05pm, Saturday at 4:05pm, and Sunday at 2:35pm. All three games will be broadcast on WLW 700 (radio).

FC Cincinnati (home): Cincinnati vs Colorado, Saturday, 7:30pm.

SEASONAL AND LIMITED TIME EXHIBITIONS: 🎨 

Cincinnati Art Museum: Accessible Expressions Ohio
Cincinnati Art Museum: Whitfield Lovell: Passages
Cincinnati Museum Center: Pompeii: The Exhibition
Contemporary Arts Center: coming soon: This is Me | Promoting and Analyzing Social Justice Through Children’s Media (April 24-28). As part of a UC honors course, students explored social justice topics (diversity, equity, and inclusion), child development, graphic design, museum studies, communication, and media studies.
21C Museum Hotel Galleries: The SuperNatural and Queen City of the West (thru Dec.)
Weston Art Gallery: A New World: Ohio Women to Watch 2023

TOURS OFFERED THIS WEEKEND: 🚶‍♀️ 

Take a free Public Tour of the Cincinnati Art Museum, offered on Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm. No need to register – meet in the lobby.

Union Terminal Rotunda Tours are offered by Heritage Program docents at Cincinnati Museum Center on Fridays – Sundays. During a 45-minute tour of the 1933 train station, docents explain the architecture, construction and art of one of the finest examples of the Art Deco style. Hear details about the world-famous mosaic murals. These limited capacity public tours are first come, first served and will depend on availability. Tours are free; there is a charge to park.

Rookwood Pottery offers Behind the Scenes Tours of Rookwood on most Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets required.

Take a tour with Cincinnati Food Tours and savor some local food and culture. Times vary, but tasting tours are offered weekly at Findlay Market and in other delicious neighborhoods. Information and reservations at www.cincinnatifoodtours.com.