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Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Festival

Sat., April 27, 12-5 p.m.

Summit Park

4335 Gendale Milford Rd, Blue Ash Blue Ash

Free

Festivals

55th Anniversary of Earth Day Over 125 exhibitors, local music, local vegetarian foods, and Madtree Brewing Company’s craft beer make the festival one of the best environmental education events in the region. Typically, attendance is over 8000. Activities and presentations about environmental education will be featured at the event. Families from all over the region are encouraged to get out and enjoy Earth Day even if it's only at their local park, traditionally the first fun family outdoor event of the year! 5132609025
Night to Remember

Thu., May 16, 6:30-9 p.m.

Drees Pavilion

790 Park Lane, covington Covington

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Free

Get Involved

St. Elizabeth Hospice makes more meaningful moments possible for families faced with a terminal illness. Join us for a Night to Remember! Join us on May 16th at Drees Pavilion, from 6:30-9 p.m., for a FREEE night of shared memories, good food, cocktails and a silent auction. Our special evening will be emceed by WLWT News 5 Anchor Sheree Paolello. (859) 301-7878
Live@ Short Vine Square: The Twi-Lites

Fri., April 19, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Short Vine Square

2717 Vine Street, Cincinnati Corryville

FREE

Live Music

Start your weekend off right with FREE music and bands performing on Short Vine. This energetic concert series is perfectly positioned near local restaurants and bars for your happy hour enjoyment. This week's performance is by The Twi-Lites. See the full spring lineup for Live@ at cliftonculturalarts.org/events/live-at ABOUT THE ARTIST: The Twi-Lites is a sextet of jazz-pop musicians from different musical disciplines united around the principle of playing a flexible repertoire of hits, rarities, and originals with a foot in jazz, pop, R&B, folk, and rock with strong melodies, harmonies, and economical arrangements. 513-497-2860
CCM Ariel Chamber Music Competition Winners Concert

Fri., April 19, 7:30 p.m.

CCM Robert J. Werner Recital Hall

290 CCM Blvd, Cincinnati College Hill

FREE

Live Music

Showcasing the student winners of CCM’s Chamber Music Competition. (513) 556-4183
A New World: Ohio Women to Watch 2023

Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sundays, 12-5 p.m. Continues through June 9

Weston Art Gallery

650 Walnut St., Cincinnati Downtown

Free

Visual Art

The eleven Ohio-based women artists of A New World explore alternative ways of thinking, making, and seeing that challenge dominant systems of navigating the world. The resulting new worlds are slight but important interpretations of how the artists navigate their own realities to reimagine our existing world. Participating artists include Kat Burdine (Cleveland, OH), Kara Güt (North Olmsted, OH), Sharon Koelblinger (Kent, OH), Calista Lyon (Columbus, OH), Mychaelyn Michalec (Dayton, OH), Migiwa Orimo (Yellow Springs, OH), Kristina Paabus (Cleveland, OH), Erykah Townsend (Cleveland, OH), Thu Tran (Cleveland, OH), Cathrine Whited (Cincinnati, OH), and Xia Zhang (Cincinnati, OH). 513-977-4165
Accessible Expressions Ohio

Tuesdays-Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Continues through May 12

Cincinnati Art Museum

953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati Eden Park

Free

Museums

Free Admission. The Cincinnati Art Museum is excited to host the annual Accessible Expressions Ohio exhibition (March 29–May 12, 2024). This opportunity comes to us as part of our long-term partnership with Art Possible Ohio, a Columbus-based nonprofit that “works with artists of all ages who have disabilities to advocate for accessibility and inclusivity, advance careers in the creative sector, build community, and improve the academic achievement of Ohio’s students through arts integration.” 513-721-2787
Delicate Ecologies, Painting Selections From: Kelley Booze, Katherine Colborn, Samantha Haring

Tuesdays-Saturdays, 6-9 p.m. Continues through Aug. 10

Indian Hill Gallery

9475 Loveland Madeira Rd., Cincinnati Montgomery

Free

Visual Art

Please join us on March 8th from 6-9 PM for the public opening reception of our next exhibition, Delicate Ecologies, Painting Selections From: Kelley Booze, Katherine Colborn, and Samantha Haring. The exhibition will be on view in the gallery and our website from March 8th-August 10th, 2024. Please visit indianhillgallery.com for more information and hours of operation. 513-984-6024
The Light Chasers

Wednesdays-Sundays. Continues through April 28

Know Theatre of Cincinnati

1120 Jackson Street, Cincinnati Over The Rhine

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25.00

Theater

There’s so much energy in us. Teenage science whiz Nic is stuck on Earth with her practical mom while her beloved dreamer of a father is ten years into an improbable mission to the stars. Nic vows to defy what she’s always been told is possible to bridge lightyears, get a message to her dad, and reunite her family. The Light Chasers is a music-fueled story about finding hope in a broken world and the galactic distances we’ll go to heal. Netflix Category: sci-fi · adventure · hope · family · grief · indie rock PG-13 Free Admission on Wednesdays! 513.300.5669
COVID, Flu, RSV, and Strep Testing every Thursday and Friday at the Sharonville Branch Library

Thursdays, Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sharonville Branch Library

10980 Thornview Drive, Cincinnati Sharonville

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FREE

Get Involved

COVID, Flu, RSV, and Strep Testing • Every Thursday and Friday from 10:00am — 6pm • Free. Pre-Register Online:  https://www.ethos-labs.com/schedule-viral-test/ • LOCATION: Sharonville Branch Library, 10980 Thornview Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45241. In-person PCR and Rapid Antigen testing is provided for COVID, Flu, RSV, and Strep Throat every Thursday and Friday at the Sharonville Branch Library. There is no out-of-pocket cost for this service. Results turnaround is same day for Rapid tests and up to 48 hours for PCR. Provided in partnership with Hamilton Count and Ethos Labs. 877-234-9655
Cross Currents: An Exhibition of artwork by Stewart Goldman

Ongoing, 5-8 p.m.

Art Academy of Cincinnati

1212 Jackson St, Cincinnati Over The Rhine

Free

Visual Art

Art Academy of Cincinnati is pleased to exhibit artwork by Stewart Goldman. The exhibition is accompanied by a catalogue that includes writings from Sue Spaid and an interview with exhibition organizer Joe Girandola, AAC President, and Kristi Nelson, PH. D. revolving around Stewart’s practice and mentorship of students at the Art Academy of Cincinnati from 1968-2001. Stewart Goldman taught at the Art Academy of Cincinnati for over thirty years. In both his teaching and his visual production, he has shown profound concern for human rights, social justice, and the global implications of genocide in Germany and elsewhere. 513-562-6262
MINI RENAISSANCE FAIRE on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the Sharonville Branch Library

Sat., April 20, 12-4 p.m.

Sharonville Branch Library

10980 Thornview Drive, Cincinnati Sharonville

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FREE

Literary, Groups

FREE. All Ages. Registration Not Required. Hear ye! Hear ye! Join us for a variety of activities for all ages including map creating, dragon slaying, costume making, and more. Check CHPL.org/events for times activities. Costumes welcomed, but not required to enjoy the festivities! 513-369-6049
Market Bleu | 2024 Spring Quarter Event

Sat., April 20, 6-10 p.m.

Contemporary Arts Center

44 E. Sixth St., Cincinnati Downtown

FREE

Attractions

Market Bleu is a quarterly event that allows artisans and artists to showcase and sell their products in the opulent settings of the Contemporary Arts Center (CAC), in the heart of downtown Cincinnati. Our Spring quarter market is on Saturday, April 20th from 6 pm - 10 pm at the Contemporary Arts Center, located at 44 East 6th St. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 This evening event will truly be enriched by your participation! Come out and join us for a night of Beauty and Tranquillity, and enjoy a drink while shopping some of the regions most unique handmade products.
Love Letters - Spring Concert Benefiting The Marriage School

Sat., April 20, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Lebanon Presbyterian Church

123 N. East Street, Lebanon Monroe

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FREE

Live Music

We are thrilled to invite you to an enchanting evening filled with love, laughter, and melodies as a musical celebration! 833-867-6446
Puff Paradise with Adventure Club

Sat., April 20, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.

Rusconi Bar & Kitchen

126 W 6th St, Cincinnati Downtown

Free

DJ & Dance

Welcome to Puff Paradise with Adventure Club. Let's Blaze It! Get ready for an epic night of music and good vibes at Rusconi Bar & Kitchen. Adventure Club will be bringing the heat with their killer beats, so come prepared to dance the night away. This is in collaboration with Tapped Entertainment & Good Vibes Only! Looking forward to seeing you there. (513) 246-0140
Saturdays on Planet Love

Saturdays, 10 a.m. and Second Saturday of every month, 5-7 p.m.

The Well

2868 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati Camp Washington

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Free

Visual Art

Join us for Saturdays on Planet Love, a weekly gathering for LGBTQIA youth (Ages 12-22) and adults to engage in art-making centered empathy, creativity, connection and inspiration, all with the aim to support youth mental health. Every Saturday (10am-12pm), Saturdays on Planet Love serves youth participants. Once a month, we open up Saturdays on Planet Love to adults who also want to partake (5-7pm). Each session will begin with a mindful experience and an art or writing prompt to begin making work together. Check our events page for more information and to register for individual sessions. 513-470-5548
Music On The Farm: 3rd Sat of the Month, May - September

Third Saturday of every month, 6-9:30 p.m.

Anderson Urban Farm

2560 Bartels Road, Cincinnati Anderson Township

$15 Adults/$10 Members, Seniors, Students, Kids Under 5 are Free

Live Music

Join Us for Music On The Farm every 3rd Saturday of the Month, May - September. Each months will feature a different genre of music as a headliner, an associated community opener act or event, and a local food truck/vendor. May 20 - Big Band Stylings with the Matt Tolentino Quartet June 17 - Bluegrass with the Clough Valley Boys July 15 - Rock with Blu Million August 19 - Blues with John Ford September 16 - Folk with Liz Kelly These events are a fundraiser for the Anderson Township Historical Society! Tix avail at entry. 5132312114
Brunch at Catch-a-Fire Pizza in Blue Ash!

Saturdays, Sundays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Catch-a-Fire Pizza - Blue Ash

9290 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati Blue Ash

Free

Food & Drink

EVERY Saturday & Sunday come join us for shrimp & grits, cinnamon rolls, breakfast pizzas & more. Dine inside or outside on the patio. Full menu also available during brunch. Blue Ash 11-3 PM. 5135140016
Family Funday | Hide-and-Seek Animals

Sun., April 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Taft Museum of Art

316 Pike St., Cincinnati Downtown

Free

Visual Art

Cats, cows, and quails, OH MY! Join the author, Taft Assistant Curator Angela Fuller as she reads her new children’s book, Hide-and-Seek Animals at the Taft Museum of Art. Plus, introduce your family to art from around the world with colorful artworks from the museum’s collection, a petting zoo, and more! This is a free event! Registration is not required, and museum admission is FREE! *This special book will be available for purchase in the Museum Shop for $9.99.
League for Animal Welfare pet adoption event

Sun., April 21, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Carrie Leary

4299 Bach Buxton Rd., Batavia Bethel

Free

Outdoors

The League for Animal Welfare will have adoptable cats, kittens, dogs and puppies at Provision Living at West Clermont on Sunday, April 21st from 11am-2pm. 4299 Back Buxton Rd. Batavia, OH 45103 513-735-2299
Bridal + Floral Open House at The Marmalade Lily

Sun., April 21, 1-4 p.m.

The Marmalade Lily

9850 Schlottman Rd., Loveland Loveland

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Free

Visual Art

Join us for The Marmalade Lily's bridal touring open house from 1-4 pm and our wedding florist open house from 1-2 pm on April 21st in the event barn! Come visit our idyllic farm-style reception venue located in Loveland and speak to our wedding coordinators and florists. Whether you're interested in a wedding here at The Marmalade Lily or searching for the perfect florist, we'd love to be a part of your wedding journey! 5136046561
Sunday Funday: Dog Edition

Sun., April 21, 1-4 p.m.

Fowling Warehouse Cincinnati

2940 Highland Ave, Cincinnati, University of Cincinnati (Main Campus)

Free

Sports & Fitness

Join Red Dog Pet Resort & Spa and Bacchus Entertainment for a Sunday Funday like no other! It's a free, dog-friendly event! Pet vendor shopping from 1-3PM Pet Trivia at 3PM with great prizes Raffle and split the pot all day long in support of Furgotten dog rescue and raising rouge! Bring your pup, bring the family and come support the pups! Fowling will be available all day long! The warehouse can be loud with everything going on, please keep this in mind if you choose to bring your pup. 5137333647
UC Bearcat Bands

Mon., April 22, 7:30 p.m.

CCM's Corbett Auditorium

290 CCM Boulevard, Cincinnati University of Cincinnati (Main Campus)

FREE

Live Music

UC Bearcat Bands; Christopher Nichter, music director and conductor. Join the UC Bearcat Bands for a thrilling evening of music. Consisting primarily of students majoring in fields outside music, these future musical citizens are sure to impress and inspire! (513) 556-4183
Monday Morning Nourishing Meditation/Connection Practice

Mondays, 9-10 a.m.

Groups, Classes

Join us every Monday morning for a nourishing hour of connection and community to begin your week. We typically begin with a short reading, meditate for 15 minutes, write for 5 minutes then share what we need to: nourish ourselves nourish others nourish projects We have guests join us from all parts of the world. Come once or often! Visit the event page for the Zoom link and Holidays.
"Wing Night" Mondays

Mondays, 4-10 p.m.

Shiners on the Levee

1 Levee Wy, Newport Newport

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Free

Food & Drink

Every Monday starting at 4PM at Shiners, come down and enjoy savory specials on our famous "Smoked Bones", $.75 wings with a 5 wing minimum. Rubs and sauces are curated right here in-house by Chef Isaac and not to be missed. Also, ask for our secret menu item "Tiger Striped" sauce...just wow! 8596554300
MOTR Pub Monday Karaoke + Industry Night

Mondays, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

MOTR Pub

1345 Main St., Cincinnati Over The Rhine

Free

Karaoke

Mondays at MOTR means Karaoke AND Industry Night: $2 off select draft and wine $5 Tito’s vodka and Bulleit bourbon $2 off any sandwich w/ the purchase of a drink Karaoke For The People! Signups start @ 8:30PM! 513-381-6687
Karaoke with Rae Renee

Tuesdays, 6-11 p.m. Continues through Jan. 6

Voodoo Brewing Cincy

120 Eighth St E Cincinnati, OH, Cincinnati Downtown

Free

Karaoke

Join Rae Renee every Tuesday at Voodoo Brewing Cincinnati from 6pm-11pm. Food served until 9pm. 513-246-0082
Calvary Chapel Cincinnati of OTR

Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. Continues through Dec. 17

Woodward Theater

1404 Main St., Cin Over The Rhine

Free

Get Involved

Feeling the midweek slump? Recharge your spirit this Tuesday at 7 PM at the Woodward Theater. Join us for an enriching evening of fellowship and an insightful verse-by-verse Bible study. It’s a perfect blend of community, faith, and deep biblical exploration. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow and connect. Bring a friend and let’s journey through the word together! 4252334715
Trivia Tuesdays! At Catch-a-Fire Pizza - Blue Ash

Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Catch-a-Fire Pizza - Blue Ash

9290 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati Blue Ash

Free

Food & Drink

Join us EVERY Tuesday at 6:30pm at Catch-a-Fire Pizza in Blue Ash for @lastcalltrivia! It's free to play and we'll have $30, $20 and $10 gift cards for the top three winners every week! Download the Last Call Trivia App. For rules & tips: go to the Last Call Trivia FAQ Page For weekly hints: go to the home page of the Last Call Trivia website www.lastcalltrivia.com. 5135140016
Trivia Tuesdays at Catch-a-Fire Pizza in Lebanon

Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Catch-a-Fire Pizza - Lebanon

11 N. BROADWAY STREET, LEBANON Mason

Free

Food & Drink

Join us EVERY Tuesday at 6:30pm at Catch-a-Fire Pizza in Lebanon for @lastcalltrivia! It's free to play and we'll have $30, $20 and $10 gift cards for the top three winners every week! Download the Last Call Trivia App. For rules & tips: go to the Last Call Trivia FAQ Page For weekly hints: go to the home page of the Last Call Trivia website www.lastcalltrivia.com. 5135140016
Navigating Medicare

Wed., April 24, 12 p.m.-1 a.m.

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Free!

Lectures

Understanding Medicare can be overwhelming, but its crucial for accessing essential healthcare services you may need throughout retirement. During this webinar, Joanne Giardini-Russell, Owner of Giardini Medicare, will provide you with actionable information to help you to make informed decisions about your healthcare coverage. You will leave this virtual event with general knowledge about the different parts of Medicare, eligibility requirements, enrollment periods, and costs. You will also learn about coverage options such as Medicare Advantage, Medigap, and prescription drug plans. This is a great webinar for you if you are nearing age 65 and plan to enroll in Medicare. 5132044861
Mindful Poetry Moments Virtual Gathering (April 24th)

Wed., April 24, 3-4 p.m.

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Free

Literary

Each year during April for National Poetry Month, The Well holds virtual space for poets and poetry lovers for an hour of nourishing community and creativity. The format is simple. In each session, we meditate, consider a single poem, receive a prompt, write, and then share with the group. This week's poem is “A Blessing” by Samyak Shertok, with a mindfulness facilitation by Ta.Ma.R.A. Belinda and poetry facilitation by Samyak Shertok. Poems generated by attendees during this session can be submitted for publication in our 5th anniversary of the Mindful Poetry Moments anthology! 5134705548
Boots and Brews

Wed., April 24, 5-8 p.m.

Little Miami Brewing Company Event Center

310 Mill St, Milford Milford

Free, Donations Welcome.

Get Involved

Little Miami Brewing is hosting their Giveback Wednesday for Valley View Nature Preserve, an opportunity to buy a pint and have $1 from each pint go back to VVF. Giveback Wednesday runs from 5-8 on this night only for Valley View. 5133250562