No plans this weekend? No problem. The Greater Cincinnati area has something for every mood, whether you’re feeling live performances and pop-up shops or movies in the park and an evening of painting, we’ve got the ultimate guide to give you an Instagram post-worthy weekend.

If you’re looking for even more to do every day of the week, visit the CityBeat events calendar, which is free to use if you have something planned that you’d like to advertise to CityBeat readers.

Bellevue’s Pink Friday When: Friday, Nov. 22, 5-9 p.m. Where: Bellevue Entertainment District, Bellevue What: Spend your Friday supporting small businesses before Black Friday local food and drink options available. Who: Bellevue’s Downtown Historic Business District Why: Ditch the mall this year and shop small for your holiday gifts. Photo: Liz Davis
Light Up The Levee When: Saturday, Nov. 23, 3-7 p.m. Where: Newport on the Levee, Newport What: Kick off the holiday season with live music, visits from Santa, fireworks and the long-awaited levee tree lighting. Who: Cincinnati Children’s and Newport on the Levee Why: Come for the tree lighting, stay for delicious holiday treats.
The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show When: Sunday, Nov. 24 at 8 p.m. Where: Taft Theater, Downtown What: Spend your night with the queens of entertainment live at Taft Theater filled with comedy, music and more. Who: Taft Theater Why: Enjoy a festive and fabulous Christmas, what more could you ask for? Photo: facebook.com/thejinkxanddelaholidayspecial
Merry Movies on Main When: Saturday, Nov. 23, 5-7 p.m. Where: Ziegler Park, Over-the-Rhine What: All month long you can enjoy a free outdoor holiday movie to get you in the Christmas spirit. This Saturday, grab some complimentary popcorn and watch Candy Cane Lane. Who: Ziegler Park Why: Grab your friends and family, your favorite blanket, and cozy up for an outdoor movie, giving us all the Hallmark-vibes. Photo: facebook.com/ZieglerPark
Servatii Cincinnati Christkindlmarkt When: Friday, Nov. 22, 5-10 p.m. Where: Schmidlapp Event Lawn and Stage in Smale Riverfront Park, Downtown What: Explore an all ages German-American Christmas market, featuring food, drinks, holiday lights and music entertainment. Who: Servatii Why: This Friday night activity is perfect for the whole family. Photo: facebook.com/cincychristkindlmarkt
Funny Girl at the Aronoff Center for the Arts When: Friday, Nov. 22 at 7:30; Saturday, Nov. 23 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 24 at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Where: Aronoff Center, Downtown What: Join Fanny as she chases stardom and overcomes heartbreak, showbiz, and the struggles of chasing your dreams and staying true to yourself. Who: Trihealth and the Aronoff Center Why: I mean, how can you miss hearing “Don’t Rain On My Parade” live? Photo: Matthew Murphy for MurphyMade
A Christmas Carol at Playhouse in the Park When: Friday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. Where: Playhouse In The Park, Mount Adams What: The live performance of this timeless holiday story kicks of this weekend, and you don’t want to miss it. Who: Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Why: Tickets for all three performances this weekend are still available at cincyplay.com. Photo: Wilson Chin
Main Street Pop-Up Holiday Market When: Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24 12-8 p.m. Where: Main Street, Over-the-Rhine What: Explore some of the Queen City’s local businesses and vendors on Main Street this weekend with everything from baked goods and jewelry to a variety of clothing items. Who: Main Street Pop-Up Program Why: Skip the cookie-cutter gifts this year and find something unique for everyone on your list. Photo: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559705300325
15. Urban Artifact 1660 Blue Rock St., Northside “I love this adorable little brewery. It’s the place to go for any connoisseur of light, refreshing fruity beers and the best part is everything is vegan!” — Heather B. Photo: Brittany Thornton
Tillie’s Lounge 4042 Hamilton Ave., Northside Time: 8 p.m. You can watch democracy in action at this watch party hosted by the Hamilton County Dems. Enjoy some camaraderie and the Red, White and Blue drink special all night. Photo: The Buckeye Flame
Photo: Casey Roberts