All April Fools’ Day jokes aside, we need some Springtime activities in our lives. Hop on the Fountain Square Frisch’s Roller Rink on your way to see the Cincinnati Reds play for the first time this season. See a Cincinnati-native, award-winning Elvis impersonator, bring the whole family to the Cincinnati Art Museum for a free day of fun or visit the biannual Northside Record Fair.

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.

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The Party Source on Super Bowl Sunday Pulling out of this parking lot is horrible on any day, but on one of the biggest drinking days in the country, it’s really bad. Photo: Provided by The Party Source
Northside Record Fair 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 1 The biannual Northside Record Fair is a Cincinnati staple that attracts collectors and vinyl lovers from across the Midwest. More than 20 vendors will make their rare collections available to swoon over or buy. The event is sponsored by Shake It Records and Torn Light Records, and according to the event page it “ain’t no Beatles and Elvis fair.” Posters, t-shirts and other music memorabilia will also be for sale. Tickets are $5. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 1. 4222 Hamilton Ave., Northside, northsiderecordfair.com. Photo: Provided by Jon Lorenz
Covington Street Hockey League’s 5th Year Anniversary Prom 7 p.m.-midnight April 1 Braxton Brewing Company is hosting the Covington Street Hockey League celebration and first-ever Hall of Fame induction. In 2018, a group of hockey players came together in Covington to play street hockey and have since cultivated a league of fun, philanthropy and community service. CSHL members and leaders will honor five inaugural inductees this weekend based on leadership, commitment to community, positive sportsmanship and overall dedication to the league. Dress to impress, the prom is free and features free food, a cash bar, raffles and merchandise and more. 7 p.m. April 1, Braxton Brewing Company, 27 W 7th St. Covington, Ky. https://links.cshlbubs.com/prom Photo: Katie Griffith
Cincinnati Art Museum’s Art After Dark: An Evening with Georgia O’Keeffe 5-9 p.m. Feb. 24 Access to galleries after hours with an emphasis on Georgia O’Keeffe and a black and white theme sounds perfectly romantic and classy. The night will be enhanced with music from DJ Arie plus food by Sweets & Meats BBQ and the museum’s Terrace Cafe. Admission is free. 5-9 p.m. Feb. 24, 953 Eden Park Dr., Mt. Adams, cincinnatiartmuseum.org. Photo: Provided by the Cincinnati Art Museum
Fountain Square Roller Rink Grand Opening 2:30-5:30 p.m. April 1 More signs of Spring are popping up around town and the Frisch’s Roller Rink at Fountain Square Grand Opening is certainly one of them. Lincoln Ware from The Buzz and DJ Diamond will provide the vibes so you can roll out with rhythm and hopefully not fall on your face in public. Admission starts at $2 and skate rentals are $5. 2:30-5:30 p.m. April 1. Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown, myfountainsquare.com. Photo: Provided by 3CDC
Tyler Christopher as Elvis Presley 8-11 p.m. April 1 The Sorg Opera House presents Cincinnati’s own, award-winning Elvis impersonator Tyler Christopher to showcase the King of rock and roll’s legacy. All eras of Elvis will be represented during the show, which features Christopher and his full band’s all-encompassing, authentic Elvis experience. Tickets start at $20. 8-11 p.m. April 1. The Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown, sorgoperahouse.org. Photo:https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1383740478786132&set=a.112170542609805
Orange Soda: 2000s Hip Hop and R&B Dance Party 3-7 p.m. April 1 Who loves orange soda? Naturally, if you love hip hop and R&B hits from the 2000s, you probably also know the answer to the question immortalized by Nickelodeon’s Kenan & Kel. The Orange Soda experience aims to capture the ’00s care-free, dance party atmosphere with music by DJs DNTFRT, DJ Bern and DJ Chayse. Cinema OTR, a bar dedicated to ’90s hip hop and Black films, will shift gears for a night to focus solely on the early aughts. 3-7 p.m. April 1. Cinema OTR, 1517 Vine St. Over-the-Rhine, thecinemaotr.com. Photo via Cinema OTR Instagram
The Cincinnati Cyclones (or the Cincinnati Hippos for one night only) battle the Indianapolis Fuel at Heritage Bank Center on March 4, 2023. Photo: Aidan Mahoney
Queer + You Clothing Swap 1-5 p.m. April 2 It’s like thrifting, but free. The Queer + You clothing swap invites all adults of all genders and body types to contribute to and participate in the 7th biannual clothing swap. Exchange gently used clothes, accessories and small household items for ones new (to you). There is no limit to donations or what you can walk away with. Items brought to the swap will be organized by size and type. Admission is free. 1-5 p.m. April 2. Third Way Peace Fellowship, 4234 Hamilton Ave., Northside. Photo: Becca McHaffie, Unsplash
Cin City Reptile Show 10 a.m.-4p.m. April 2 Reptiles come in all forms: creepy crawlers, Pokemon lookalikes, four-legged, no-legged, spotted or striped, cute but not cuddly. Thousands of exotic animals will be showcased at the Cin City Reptile Show. But don’t worry, no endangered or venomous species are allowed. View, pet, hold or learn about well-known and lesser-known creatures this weekend. Tickets are $7. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 2. Holiday Inn Cincinnati, 5800 Muhlhauser Rd., West Chester, cincityreptileshow.com. Photo: Megan Waddel

Katie Griffith is CityBeat’s arts and culture reporter. She proudly hails from the West Side of Cincinnati and studied journalism at the University of Cincinnati. After freelancing for CityBeat for many...