Gear up for a busy weekend: Celebrate equity, unity and inclusion with Pride events across Cincinnati, including the parade and festival, afterparties, brunches and even a Mass. This weekend also sees the return of the ever-popular Panegyri festival that celebrates all things Greek. There are also opportunities to get crafty, enjoy some arts and culture and even kickoff the Taylor Swift-themed festivities taking over the Queen City ahead of her tour stop.

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Cincinnati Panegyri Greek Festival 5-11 p.m. June 23; 3-11 p.m. June 24; 1-8 p.m. June 25 Celebrate all things Greek with Greek food, culture, music and faith at Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Church’s annual Panegyri festival. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Freestore Foodbank, The Good Shepherd Food Pantry and The Holy Transfiguration Community Garden. Parking is free and shuttle bus service is available at St. Xavier High School. Admission is $3 per person. Children 12 and under are free. A weekend pass is $5. 5-11 p.m. June 23; 3-11 p.m. June 24; 1-8 p.m. June 25. 7000 Winton Road, Springfield Township. facebook.com. Photo: Provided by Panegyri
Great Parks Hosts Burgers and Brews at Lake Isabella 6 p.m.-9 p.m. June 23 On select Fridays through late August, Great Parks invites the community to connect over burgers, music and brews while relaxing by Lake Isabella. The park is a popular spot to add to your summer fun with picnic tables, playgrounds, fishing and campgrounds. Burgers, hot dogs and drinks will be available for purchase. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. June 23. 10174 Loveland Madeira Road, Loveland. greatparks.org. Photo: Google Maps
A Happening with Pablo at the Cincinnati Art Museum 6-11p.m. June 23 Be one of the first to experience the brand new exhibit Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds. Take in this exciting new piece while enjoying an immersive experience that includes music from the Bluewater Kings Band, cocktails and rare menu items, both inside and outside in the Alice Bimel Courtyard. Proceeds will go to youth and family programs and thousands of free public programs both in the museum and the Greater Cincinnati area. 6-11p.m. June 23. 953 Eden Park Drive, Walnut Hills. cincinnatiartmuseum.org. Photo: facebook.com/cincinnatiartmuseum
Cincy Pride Parade and Festival 11 a.m.-9 p.m. June 24 Kick off your morning and celebrate unity, equality and freedom with Cincy’s annual Pride parade. Cincinnati’s Pride Parade route starts at Seventh and Plum streets, goes down Vine Street past Fountain Square and ends at the Cincinnati Pride Festival at Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove. After the parade, bring your friends and family to the festival! Have some fun in the sun with free food, drinks, vendors and entertainment. No pets or coolers are allowed at the festival. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. June 24. Sawyer Point, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, The Banks. cincinnatipride.org. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Supper: an Intimate Dinner Series 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m. June 24 Enjoy an evening of classy art, cocktails and food at the Gallery at Studeō PAR-. The evening begins with a curated cocktail hour (an open bar) while viewing the art exhibit Bingo! I’m The King Now! by Elena Masrour. Chef Christina Day will prepare a four-course dinner for the guests while live music fills the air. Tickets are $150 each. 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m. June 24. 1646 Hoffner St., Northside. eventbrite.com. Photo: Valeria Boltneva/Pexels
Moerlein Lager House $36 3-Course Lunch & Dinner FIRST COURSE (choose one): Moerlein Caesar, House Salad or Chef Soup Du Jour SECOND COURSE (choose one): Beer Braised 25oz. Bone-in Pork THIRD COURSE: Blueberry Cheesecake, Peach Cobbler Photo: Provided by Moerlein Lager House
Rooftop Brunch (Taylor’s Version) 10 a.m.-Noon. June 25 Calling all Swifties: Kick off your Sunday with this Taylor Swift-themed brunch on Rhinegeist’s rooftop. Tickets are $45 and include a brunch buffet, coffee, bottomless Swiftie mimosas, beer, cider and more. All guests must be 21+. 10a.m.-Noon. June 25. 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. eventbrite.com. Joe Maroon for Detroit Metro Times
AFTERGLO – Pride Drag Brunch 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 25 Need a little kickstart to your morning? AFTERGLO Pride Drag Brunch is being held at Somerhaus in honor of Cincinnati Pride’s 50th anniversary. Wake up with drag queens Brock Leah Spears, Jareje Rashad, Lexi Love and Kiara Chimera, who will be joined by burlesque artists Madame Mira and Johnny Bee Good. Admission includes a delicious brunch buffet, mimosas, bloody Marys, vodka sodas or non-alcoholic beverages. There are two seating times: 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $55. 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 25. 1415 Republic St., Over-the-Rhine. eventbrite.com. Photo: facebook.com/Somerhaus.otr
Natural Wine & Knot So Fast Macrame Workshop 1-3p.m. June 25 All tied up for the weekend? Well, make some room for the Knot So Fast macrame workshop this Sunday in The Rhined’s Bloom Room. Tickets are $47 and include a glass of wine, gratuity and all of the materials and instructions you need to make a macrame planter holder. If you get hungry while crafting, The Rhined menu will be open for some extra sips and snacks. 1-3 p.m. June 25. 1735 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. therhined.com. Photo: Anete Lusina/Pexels
Pride Mass 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. June 25 Celebrate community, connection and freedom at Christ Church Cathedral’s Pride Mass. The Pride service with Eucharist will be held Sunday evening, and a potluck will follow, so bring a dish to share. All are welcome. 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. June 25. Christ Church Cathedral, 318 E. Fourth St., Downtown. cincypride.org. Photo: facebook.com/CincinnatiCathedral