Now that it appears as though most of the bad weather is behind us, now is the time to emerge from your winter hibernation and make it to one of the many events going on in Greater Cincinnati this weekend. From a Taylor Swift dance party to Bob Ross-inspired paint and sip, these are just a few events taking place in Cincinnati this weekend.

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2. Queen City Exchange (32 W. Court St., Downtown) // Queen City Exchange is Cincinnati’s first and only stock exchange-themed bar, featuring beers with prices that rise and fall depending on demand. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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
“Tappy Feet” Paint and Sip When: Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. Where: The Hidden Chapter Bookstore, Fort Thomas What: The Hidden Chapter Bookstore collabs with The Paint Sesh to lead a relaxed, Friday night sip and paint session called “Tappy Feet,” inspired by a winter penguin. Who: The Paint Sesh and The Hidden Chapter Bookstore Why: Hidden Chapter is a wonderland of books, with the bar and snacks to your left and now penguin painting to your right. Photo: Daian Gan, Pexels
The Bronson Arroyo Band with Bircus Brewing Co. & Circus Mojo When: Jan. 17 from 8-11:30 p.m. Where: Ludlow Theatre, Ludlow What: Former MLB pitcher Bronson Arroyo brings his band to Ludlow Theatre to perform rock covers. Who: Bircus Brewing Co. & Circus Mojo Why: Is the Gold Glove Award winner now on the road to win a Grammy? Sounds like a home run event. Photo: facebook.com/bronsonarroyoband
Taylor Swift’s 35th Birthday Party at The Birdcage When: Dec. 13 from 7-10 p.m. Where: The Birdcage, Over-the-Rhine What: We’ll take any occasion to celebrate Taylor Swift, but this one is especially sweet. On Friday, T-Swift turns 35, so get your ass down to the Birdcage to celebrate this special occasion. Who: The Birdcage Why: Attendees are encouraged to dress up as their favorite Taylor Swift era. Photo: Brittany Thornton
Queen City Radio Après Ski Party When: Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. Where: Queen City Radio, Over-the-Rhine What: Grab your snow boots and head to Queen City Radio for a ski-themed party. Music by DJ Snöwplow will keep you moving on the dance floor as you sip on a delicious craft slushie. Who: Queen City Radio Why: It’s time to show off your coolest parka and grab a cold craft beer while you’re at it. Photo: Shutterstock
UC Men’s Basketball Game When: Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. Where: Fifth Third Arena, CUF What: The University of Cincinnati men’s basketball team faces off against the Arizona State Sun Devils at home for a Saturday afternoon game. Who: Cincinnati Bearcats men’s basketball Why: The Bearcats were triumphant in their game vs the Sun Devils in October — let’s see if they can do it again. Photo: Kyle Dressman
Sapphic Sips with a Performance of Texas Annie When: Jan. 18 with doors open at 5 p.m. and show from 6-7 p.m Where: The Know Theatre Underground Bar, Over-the-Rhine What: Start the night with the interactive, Fringe-award winning new musical, Texas Annie: The Legend of the Moan Ranger, followed by Midwestern Lesbian’s Sapphic Sips event. Who: Midwestern Lesbian Why: Texas Annie is about to bring the heat Cincinnati needs. Photo: knowtheatre.com
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
Girls Night: The Musical at Aronoff Center 7:30 p.m. Nov. 26 and 2 p.m. Nov. 27 From the show’s page: “Girls Night: The Musical has been thrilling audiences and earning raves from critics throughout North America since it began touring after its sensational Off-Broadway debut. This touching and hilarious “tell-it-like-it-is” musical takes audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of female friends. Audience members can’t help but laugh, cry, and even find themselves singing and dancing in the aisles as some of the most popular hit songs of the ’80s and ’90s make this musical a fan favorite!” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 26 and 2 p.m. Nov. 27. Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Downtown, cincinnatiarts.org/events/detail/girls-night. Photo: Cincinnati Arts Association