The sun is shining and the temperatures are slowly rising, which means this weekend is the perfect time to be outside in Cincinnati. This weekend, the Queen City is celebrating Earth Day, Asian Food Fest and more events outside in this beautiful weather.

Keep reading to see just a few events going on across 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.

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George Lopez at The Hard Rock Casino When: April 25 at 8 p.m. Where: Hard Rock Casino-Cincinnati, Downtown What: George Lopez, from hit TV show George Lopez and the movie The Spy Next Door, will take the Hard Rock Casino stage for his comedy show. Who: The Hard Rock Casino and George Lopez Why: If you’ve ever woken up in the middle of the night in the early 2000s, we know you’ve heard “Low Rider.” See the man responsible for once again popularizing this funky earworm. Photo: Ticketmaster.com
Color Dash – Anderson Art Collaborative’s Inaugural Fundraising Event When: April 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: Lunken Playfield, Anderson Township What: Color Dash is a course less than a mile long for runners or walkers with the mission to bring the community together, as well as support a new art center in Anderson Township. The course will have bubble bursts and powder stations to celebrate finishers with a colorful surprise. Who: The Anderson Art Collaborative Why: The post-race celebration includes food trucks, raffles, balloon artists and more. Photo: Marcin Dampc/Pexels
Asian Food Fest 2021 Photo: Catie Viox
Spring Women-Owned Business Crawl in Covington When: April 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: Aviatra Accelerators, Covington What: A ticket to this women-owned crawl will get you a day of shopping, deals, drinks and fun. Upon arrival, you will receive a map of participating businesses, exclusive deals and an entry into a raffle. Who: Aviatra Accelerators Why: Some participating businesses are Juniper’s, Second Story and Grainwell. Photo: facebook.com/AviatraAccelerators
Bark and Buy on the Loop: Unleashing Fun For Everyone When: April 26 from noon to 2 p.m. Where: Downtown Sharonville Loop, Sharonville What: The City of Sharonville is hosting a paw-some day for your dog with an agility course, a hot dog toss, a treadmill trial and a pet costume contest. Vendors like PetSuites Sharonville, Angel Paws and HART of Cincinnati will be at the event, adding to the fun. Who: PetSuites Sharonville Why: PSA: You must register your dog for the costume contest by April 25 at 10 a.m. We know y’all don’t want to miss that. Photo: facebook.com/SharonvilleOhio
Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Festival When: April 26 from noon to 5 p.m. Where: Summit Park, Blue Ash What: Greater Cincinnati’s Earth Day Festival will include presentations about environmental education, music, vendors like MadTree, environmental awards and more. With the theme “Our Power, Our Planet” this Earth Day Festival will be the largest Earth Day event in Ohio. Who: Greater Cincinnati Earth Coalition Why: Don’t forget to bring your reusable water bottle. Photo: facebook.com/CincinnatiEarthDay
Lucius Q 1131 Broadway St., Pendleton Sporting a modern industrial vibe, Lucius Q’s mission of “peace, love & BBQ” aims to bring everyone together with the help of their menu of authentic barbecue, Southern-style sides and a variety of craft beers, cocktails and spirits. The meat comes from Avril-Bleh and is smoked low and slow over oak and cherry wood. Get it on a sandwich, featuring bread from local bakeries, or by the pound with a side of their creamy mac ‘n cheese or flavorful collard greens. Photo: facebook.com/luciusq
Taps and Trucks: Blue Ash Montgomery Symphony Orchestra Fundraiser When: April 26 from 3-11 p.m. Where: MPH Brewing, Montgomery What: In support of Blue Ash Montgomery Symphony Orchestra’s (BAMSO) upcoming season, MPH Brewing is hosting Taps and Trucks, a night with food trucks, craft beer and live music by BAMSO musicians. Who: Blue Ash Montgomery Symphony Orchestra and MPH Brewing Why: Brews, food trucks and music — sounds like a great night to us! Photo: facebook.com/mphbrew
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
Professional Championship Bull Riders When: April 26 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Truist Arena, Highland Heights What: Rodeo athletes will face 2,000-pound bulls in an exciting show of bull riding. Who: Professional Championship Bullriders Why: It’s excitement for the whole family. Photo: Paul J Everett/Wikimedia Commons