While the weekend of love is behind us, there are still plenty of reasons to leave your cozy winter hibernation this weekend, from a winter carnival to a St. Patrick’s Day tradition and more.

Keep scrolling to see just a few events going on across Greater Cincinnati this 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.

MoPoetry Phillips Presents: Hit the Mic Cincy Open Mic When: Feb. 21 from 8-11 p.m. Where: The Oasis at Grace, College Hill What: If you have a hidden talent for poetry, this is the place to showcase it. This open mic night welcomes everyone who wants to perform music or poetry. Who: Regal Rhythms Poetry, LLC, MoPoetry Phillips and Nancy Mays Why: I can already imagine all of the talent this open mic night is about to witness. Photo: WordPlay Facebook
Brink Brewing Co.’s Eighth Anniversary Weekend When: Feb. 21 from 3 p.m.- midnight., Feb. 22 from noon-midnight and Feb. 23 from noon to 10 p.m. Where: Brink Brewing Co., College Hill What: Brink Brewing has three full days of fun planned to celebrate their eighth anniversary. On Friday, Brink Brewing will host Discount Llama, an acoustic group that plays a mix of covers and originals. On Saturday, the Anniversary Blend bottles of barrel-aged beer will be released with music bingo from 6-9 p.m. On Sunday, go behind the scenes with Head Brewer D.C. so you can learn what goes into making every batch. Who: Brink Brewing Co. Why: Brink Brewing sure knows how to celebrate. Photo: facebook.com/BrinkBrewing
Bellevue Bellevue has something a bit different (the term is different because it’s a different state), but the concept is the same. The Bellevue Entertainment District (BED) allows those over 21 to roam with open containers as they shop. The BED opened in November 2019 between O’Fallon Avenue and Riviera Drive on Fairfield Avenue. Hours of operation are noon-11 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. BED patrons must purchase a reusable cup for 50 cents from a participating business. Photo: Liz Davis
Summer Salon: Words of Resistance and Resilience 2-4 p.m. Aug. 6 Calling all storytellers — The Well is partnering with 2023 Wellspring Fellow & poet Elena Estella Green to host an open mic-style salon this weekend. Whether it’s poetry, dance, music or storytelling, all are welcome to present their stories in the theme of resistance and resilience. This event will be held both in person at Camp Washington and online. If you plan to perform, please register beforehand. 2-4 p.m. Aug. 6. The Well, 2868 Colerain Ave., Camp Washington, thewell.world. Photo: Elliot Sloman, Unsplash
20th Century Cincinnati Vintage Modern Expo When: Feb. 22 from noon-5 p.m. and Feb. 23 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Sharonville Convention Center, Sharonville What: Explore mid-century modern design items at the 20th Century Cincinnati Vintage Modern Expo. With over 70 dealers, there will be plenty of clothing, furniture and pop culture items for you to explore at this event. Who: Queen City Shows Why: You could find the most unique decor and clothing at this event. Photo: CityBeat Staff
Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom 1727 Logan St., Over-the-Rhine There’s no need to truck over to Boston for fresh Sam Adams. This taproom across from the Samuel Adams Cincinnati Brewery features a massive indoor and outdoor space, with an array of unique beers brewed both on-site and across the street. The outdoor patio has heaters to keep you nice and toasty and a fire pit to gather around while sipping something cold. Photo: facebook.com/Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom
Gals on the Go Podcast: Who Is She? Tour When: Feb. 22 with doors at 6:30 p.m. and show at 8 p.m. Where: Bogart’s, Corryville What: Podcasters Brooke Miccio and Danielle Carolan are taking the Bogart’s stage to do some “girl talk,” discussing friendships, relationships, social media and more with levity and humor. Who: Bogart’s and Gals on the Go Podcast Why: Girl talk is the best medicine for the winter scaries. Photo: Provided by Ticketmaster
Book Lovers Yoga and Wellness Retreat When: Feb. 22 from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Where: The Book Bus Depot, Sharonville What: Join guest speaker Melanie Moore for tea and scones with a book review of The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times by Jane Goodall. To add to the relaxation, there will be both mat yoga and chair yoga. The retreat will end with a one-mile hike on sidewalks through the village of Sharonville. Who: The Book Bus Depot Why: Grow your mind while strengthening and stretching your body. Photo: Bruce Mars, Unsplash
Cody Johnson at Heritage Bank Center When: Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Heritage Bank Center, Downtown What: See Cody Johnson’s country music show with openers Ashley McBryde and Drew Baldridge. This show will include performances of songs from some of Johnson’s most famous albums, such as Ain’t Nothin’ to It. Who: Heritage Bank Center and Cody Johnson Why: Like Johnson says, “If you got a chance, take it, take it while you got a chance.” This is your chance to have an amazing night with great country music. Photo: Bryan Houston
The Stealing of the Statue When: Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. Where: Holy Cross – Immaculata Church, Mt. Adams What: In 1970, when the Church of Holy Cross for the Irish was forced to merge with the Immaculata Church for the Germans, the Irish were not allowed to take their statue of St. Patrick to the new location. So, an Irishman snuck into Holy Cross, stole the statue and moved it to the new location. Celebrate this iconic moment, which has been celebrated every March since, in the countdown for the 57th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Cincinnati. Who: St. Patrick Div. No 1, Ancient Order of Hibernians Why: St. Patrick’s Day is one of the best holidays of the year, so why not get the celebrations started a bit early this year? Photo: cincinnatistpatrickaoh.org