Not to raise your blood pressure or anything, but there is SO much going on this weekend. Whether you’re ready to hear the latest from Taylor Swift at various listening parties for her new album, The Tortured Poets Department, or you want to embrace a more, um, chill vibe at a 4/20 party, we’ve got you covered. Keep scrolling for our short list of great events taking place this weekend in Greater Cincinnati.

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.

Ohio River Foundation Presents SYRCL’s The Wild & Scenic Film Festival When: April 19 from 6-10 p.m. Where: Woodward Theater, Over-the-Rhine What: The festival will feature films from environmentalists all over the world. Who: Ohio River Foundation Why: This is an opportunity to learn more about the world’s environmental challenges and triumphs. Photo: Provided by the Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Northwood Cider Company Photo: Brian Cross
Alvvays at Bogart’s When: April 19 at 7 p.m. Where: Bogart’s, Corryville What: The Canadian band brings their dream pop to Bogart’s Who: Bogart’s Why: Read CityBeat’s Sound Advice feature on Alvvays to learn more about their legacy in the indie genre and beyond. Photo: Paul Hudson, Flickr
The Tortured Poets Department listening parties When: April 19 Where: Various locations in Cincinnati What: Listening parties to celebrate the release of Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department Who: Multiple businesses Why: Read CityBeat’s rundown of TTPD listening parties in Greater Cincinnati to pick your game plan for the big day Photo: Kevin Lush
Half Price Books Warehouse Sale When: April 12 & 13 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Half Price Books Warehouse, West Chester What: Warehouse book sale Who: Half Price Books Why: Everything is $2 or less. Take half off half-price books, comics, movies and music. Photo by: Pixabay, Pexels
Market Bleu at Contemporary Arts Center 6-10 p.m. Dec. 3 This quarterly event features handcrafted products and fine art made by local creatives. Stop by Market Bleu at the Contemporary Arts Center to find unique gifts to help make the holidays more enjoyable for friends and family. Have a drink while you browse this nighttime bazaar and let it turn your Saturday evening into a fun night out while supporting local artists and artisans. 6-10 p.m. Dec. 3. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. 6th St., Downtown, marketbleu.com. Photo: facebook.com/marketbleu
Puff Paradise with Adventure Club When: April 20 from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Where: Rusconi Bar & Kitchen, Downtown What: This 4/20 celebration promises to be an epic night of “music and good vibes.” Who: Adventure Club Why: Despite the hazy legality of marijuana in Ohio right now, celebrate the holiday with a fun dance party. Photo: Honey Yanibel, Unsplash
Blooms + Bagels Mother’s Day U-Pick Flowers When: May 11 from 9 a.m.-noon Where: The Marmalade Lily, Loveland What: Mother’s Day flower picking and bagel breakfast. Who: The Marmalade Lily Why: The purchase of a bagel box featuring two bagels, cream cheese, jam, fresh fruit and two coffee tickets comes with complimentary admission to the u-pick flower farm. Photo: Ioann Mark Kuznietsov, Unsplash
Old Street Saloon held its 27th annual Miss Old Street pageant on Sept. 30, 2023. Photo: Aidan Mahoney
Sunday Funday: Dog Edition When: April 21 from 1-4 p.m. Where: Fowling Warehouse Cincinnati, Pleasant Ridge What: This event includes a pet vendor fair and pet trivia Who: Local pups and their owners Why: Chase away the Sunday Scaries with pets from some good doggies Photo: Florencia Potter/Unsplash

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