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No matter what sort of revelry you’re looking to get into this weekend, Greater Cincinnati has a variety of fun calling your name. From learning more about local environmental issues to dancing the night away at a silent disco, there’s something for everyone. Here are the Greater Cincinnati events on our radar 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.
Guided by Voices at
Madison Theater
When: April 26 at 8 p.m.
Where: Madison Theater, Covington
What: Dayton band Guided by Voices performs at Madison Theater
Who: Guided by Voices
Why: Read CityBeat’s story to learn more about the local legends. Photo: Tony NelsonVintage Club with Adventure Club at Rad OTR
When: April 26 from 8-11 p.m.
Where: Rad OTR, Over-the-Rhine
What: Groove to the beat while you shop for some vintage threads
Who: Adventure Club
Why: Who doesn’t like a soundtrack to their shopping escapades? Photo: Perry Merrity II, UnsplashArt Academy of Cincinnati’s Red Door Project Show
When: April 26 from 6-9 p.m.
Where: Art Academy of Cincinnati’s SITE1212, Over-the-Rhine
What: Celebrate 10 years of the Red Door Project, an initiative that has provided crucial support to Greater Cincinnati artists. The program will officially become an ArtWorks program this year.
Who: The Red Door Project founder, Barbara Hauser, Art Academy of Cincinnati, and ArtWorks
Why: The event features a cash bar, light bites and works of art available for purchase. Photo: Provided by the Art Academy of CincinnatiBridges Nepali Cuisine
4165 Hamilton Ave., Northside; 133 E. Court St., Downtown
$10 Featured Dishes:
1. Momo (Nepali-style dumplings) (Pictured)
2. Rice Bowls
3. Milk Chai/Lassi Photo: acw.asianati.comGreater Cincinnati Earth Day Festival
When: April 27 from noon-5 p.m.
Where: Summit Park, Blue Ash
What: A local festival with educational activities surrounding the environment and climate change, along with music, vendors, food and more
Who: Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Festival
Why: Time is running out to take action for mother Earth. Photo: Provided by Greater Cincinnati Earth Day FestivalBuy Nothing Swap at Clifton Recreation Center
When: April 27 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Clifton Recreation Center, Clifton
What: Bring what you can and take what you like — all for free
Who: Clifton Recreation Center
Why: Help the environment and make your wallet happy. Photo: Lucrezia Carnelos, Unsplash15. 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 ThorntonBlack-n-Bluegrass Roller Derby 2024 Season Opener
When: April 27 from 7-9 p.m.
Where: Hits Indoor Baseball and Sportsplex, Covington
What: The NKY roller girls’ season opener against Roller Derby of Central Kentucky
Who: Black-n-Bluegrass Roller Girls
Why: It’s the first match of the season. Photo: facebook.com/BlacknBluegrassRollerGirlsCincy Silent Disco: In Space
When: June 29 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: The theme for this silent disco is “In Space,” so expect the evening to get a little extraterrestrial. Photo: DJVibe/StudioX, UnsplashCommunity Kitchen and Cookbook Swap
When: April 28 from 3-5 p.m.
Where: Fibonacci Brewing Company, College Hill
What: Swap out your old kitchen utensils, tools, small appliances and cookbooks for something that is new and shiny to you at this kitchen-themed swap event.
Who: Fibonacci Brewing Company
Why: A cheap way to spruce up your kitchen. Photo: Henry Perks, Unsplash
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