We really needed this long weekend, Cincinnati. There is plenty of revelry to be had in Greater Cincinnati this Memorial Day weekend, from Cincinnati food festival Taste of Cincinnati to the inaugural OMNIAFRICA event celebrating Africa Day. Keep scrolling to see our favorite events happening this weekend.

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Big Bubble Rave When: May 24 at 9 p.m. Where: Bogart’s, Corryville What: A Spongebob-themed rave with live performances. Who: Big Bubble Rave Why: An evening of fun in Bikini Bottom at Bogart’s. Photo: Artem Bryzgalov, Unsplash
Best Food Festival or Event Winner: Taste of Cincinnati Runners-up: Oktoberfest, Cincinnati Food Truck Association Festival Photo: Facebook.com/TasteofCincinnati
The Play That Goes Wrong at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company When: May 24-25 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Otto M. Budig Theater, Over-the-Rhine What: The show must go on at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s rendition of The Play That Goes Wrong. Who: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Why: Enjoy an evening full of laughter for the “fantastic, farcical, fiasco of a show and Off-Broadway and West End comedic hit.” Photo: Hailey Bollinger
OMNIAFRICA: Cincinnati’s Africa Day Celebration When: May 25 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Fountain Square, Downtown What: Celebrate Africa Day with music, dance, food and networking. Who: Soulful Change Why: Learn more about the contributions of the African diaspora in Greater Cincinnati. Photo: Provided by Soulful Change
AfroSwag Hair and Fashion Show When: May 25 from 6-11 p.m. Where: Contemporary Arts Center, Downtown What: A showcase of over 40 Black art, fashion and hair artists. Who: Sweet Sistah Splash Why: It’s the largest natural hair and fashion experience in the Midwest. Photo: Provided by Sweet Sistah Splash
May Festival: Her Story When: May 25 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Music Hall, Over-the-Rhine What: An immersive presentation on women’s struggle for equality in America. Who: May Festival Why: A presentation by Julia Wolfe in collaboration with Anne Kauffman, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and the Lorelei Ensemble. This visual experience invokes words of historical figures and pivotal moments in women’s history to capture the passion of the women who challenged prejudice. Photo: Peter Serling
Cin City Burlesque Photo: Jesse Fox
Cincy Silent Disco Pajama Party When: May 25 at 8:30 p.m. Where: Madison Theater, Covington What: Three live DJs will be broadcasting three different genres into your headset all night long. Who: Cincy Silent Disco Why: A fun evening with EDM music by KimL, ’70s, ‘80s and ‘90s classics by Sexbox and modern hits by John Chapel. Photo: DJVibe/StudioX, Unsplash
Paint and Sip When: Nov. 3 from 7-9 p.m. Where: The Pitch, Over-the-Rhine What: A paint-by-numbers style event with refreshments. Who: The Paint Sesh Why: Learn to paint “The Vibrant Tiger.” Photo: Anna Kolosyuk via Unsplash
Kristina Kuzmic: Lies I Told Myself Tour When: May 25 at 3 p.m. Where: Funny Bone Comedy Club, Liberty Township What: Comedian and bestselling author Kristina Kuzmic performs at the Liberty Funny Bone. Who: Funny Bone Comedy Club Why: Experience an evening of laughter and inspiration from Kuzmic’s message of resilience and hope surrounding mental health issues. Photo: instagram.com/kristinakuzmic
Dave Ross Comedy When: Friday, May 17 from 7-9 p.m. Where: The Comet, Northside What: Comedy performances by headliner Dave Ross accompanied by Karl Spaeth and Carly Ballerini. Who: Bombs Away! Comedy Why: Enjoy good food from The Comet and easy laughs from comedians Dave Ross, Karl Spaeth and Carly Ballerini. Photo: facebook.com/TheCometCincinnati
Bird Walk with Kathi Hutton When: May 26 from 8-11 a.m. Where: Kirby Nature Center, Addyston What: Enjoy a beginner-friendly, songbird-focused walk with an Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist. Who: Western Wildlife Corridor Why: Celebrate a beautiful spring day with birdsong. Photo: Boris Smokrovic, Unsplash
Laura Jane Grace at Madison Theater When: May 26 at 8 p.m. Where: Madison Theater, Covington What: See Laura Jane Grace with Worriers and Sam Russo at an all-ages show. Who: Madison Theater Why: Also perfect for those fans waiting for Against Me! to end their hiatus. Photo: Bella Peterson