Birds are chirping and the flowers are blooming, so now is the time to get out and see what the Queen City has to offer during the first weekend of April. This weekend, Greater Cincinnati events include relaxing goat yoga, a Barbie exhibit opening and a Bridgerton-themed evening.

Keep scrolling to see a few events taking place in 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.

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
Barbie™: A Cultural Icon Opening When: April 4 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Cincinnati Union Terminal, West End What: Take a trip from 1959 to the present day through the lens of the most diverse doll in the world, Barbie. The exhibition will include 300 artifacts, the original Dream House and Barbie-themed photo-ops celebrating the global phenomenon. Who: Cincinnati Museum Center Why: Come on Barbie, let’s go party! Photo: Provided by Cincinnati Museum Center
Bay Horse Cafe Anniversary When: April 4 from 4-10 p.m. Where: Bay Horse Cafe, 625 Main St., Downtown What: Time travel is tough. That’s why Bay Horse Cafe, downtown’s time travel-themed bar, is throwing out all the stops to celebrate its first anniversary since reopening. To celebrate, the historic bar has partnered with DeLorean Rentals to bring out a movie-accurate Back to the Future DeLorean. It’ll be parked out front, and the bar will raffle off opportunities to have your photo taken in the car. Who: Bay Horse Cafe Why: Come toast the time travelers and get a really cool photo op. Photo: Katherine Barrier
Preview of Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati’s The Sound Inside When: April 5 at 7 p.m. and April 6 at 2 p.m. Where: Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, Over-the-Rhine What: The Sound Inside is set at Yale University with a professor and a student whose relationship becomes complicated and leads to a shocking ending. Who: Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati Why: The Sound Inside is nominated for six Tony Awards. You won’t want to miss it. Photo: Ryan Kurtz
Meatball Madness at IKEA When: April 5 from noon-2 p.m. Where: IKEA, West Chester What: IKEA West Chester wants to know which meatball is your favorite. Walk through a variety of meatballs and vote in a bracket-style competition — our favorite March Madness game. Who: IKEA West Chester Why: There are only a few spots left, so snag your ticket now! Photo: Google Maps
MAC Spring Fling & Egg Hunt Extravaganza When: April 5 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: The Morrow Arts Center, Morrow What: The MAC Spring Fling & Egg Hunt Extravaganza will include Easter egg hunts for babies through 12-year-olds, shopping from local boutiques and amazing food from Cincy Smash. Who: The Morrow Arts Center Why: What a great way to celebrate spring with friends and family. Photo: Annie Spratt via Unsplash
Caracole’s Cincinnati AIDS Walk + Run When: April 6 with the Lois Kay Kids Fun Run at 8:45 a.m., 5k/10k Race at 9 a.m. and post-event brunch in Northside from 10:30 a.m.- noon Where: Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum, Spring Grove Village What: Caracole’s Cincinnati AIDS Walk + Run with a 5K, 10K and the Lois Kay Kids Fun Run supports people fighting HIV/Aids by providing housing, care and prevention to those fighting HIV/Aids while also raising awareness. Who: Caracole Why: Join in on the race to help raise awareness and funds for Caracole’s important mission. Photo: Nick Swartsell
SNKR Culture Cincinnati When: April 6 from noon- 5 p.m. Where: Marriott Cincinnati North, West Chester What: Shop, sell and trade sneakers with vendors traveling the Midwest and network with the best in the sneaker community. Who: SNKR Culture Why: Show off your shoe game and trade kicks with others to enhance your style. Photo: RDNE Stock Project, Pexels
Goat Yoga at West Sixth Covington Haus When: April 6 from 9:30 a.m.-noon Where: West Sixth Covington Haus, Covington What: West Sixth Covington Haus invites you to join a beginner’s level yoga class with Nigerian dwarf goats. The goats will let you pet them and they will climb on you while you relax through Farmer Rob’s yoga class. Who: West Sixth Covington Haus and Farmer Rob of Good Green Earth Farm Why: Warning: Goat yoga is the cutest and most relaxing way to spend your Sunday morning to date. Photo: Kellie Coleman
Sip & Smell: A Perfume Making Experience When: April 5 from 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Alice, Over-the-Rhine What: With the help of Unique Goddess Haven, you can choose your favorite scent, like rose or fresh cotton, and make it into your very own 30 ml perfume bottle while enjoying cocktails from the bar. Who: Unique Goddess Haven and Alice Why: You’ll be the best-smelling person at your next girls night out, party or hangout. Photo: Camille Paralisan, Unsplash