The season of the packed social calendar is finally upon us, Cincinnati. The roster of great events taking place across Cincinnati this weekend is sure to deny you of any FOMO sadness as you flit from one exciting local event to the next. From inaugural LGBTQ+ bar crawls to new art exhibit openings and themed dance nights, there is something for everyone this weekend. Keep scrolling for our favorite weekend events.

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Woodland Mound 8250 Old Kellogg Road, Withamsville Woodland Mound Overlook trails include a 1-mile fitness trail through the woods, a half-mile trail called the Hedgeapple (past two ponds home to frogs, salamanders, snakes and more), another nature hike with a view of the Ohio River and a shared-use trail that leads to almost 2 miles of woods and prairie. Photo provided by Hamilton County Parks Photo: Provided by Hamilton County Parks
Photo: Mary LeBus
Opening Reception for Jayson Musson: His History of Art at the CAC When: April 5 from 7-9 p.m. Where: Contemporary Arts Center, Downtown What: The exhibit is a fun, PBS-style take on art and art history featuring a three-channel video series written, starring and co-directed by artist Jayson Musson. Who: Contemporary Arts Center Why: This opening reception will include a presentation by Musson and an afterparty at Alice. Photo: Provided by Game Day Communications
A New World: Ohio Women to Watch 2023 Opening Reception When: April 5 from 6-8 p.m. Where: Weston Art Gallery, Downtown What: The opening reception for an exhibit that features the work of 11 Ohio-based women artists who explore “alternative ways of thinking, making, and seeing that challenge dominant systems of navigating the world,” according to an event description. Who: Weston Art Gallery Why: This is your chance to learn more about the artistic work of your neighbors. Photo: Provided by Weston Art Gallery
The Cincinnati Cyclones (or the Cincinnati Hippos for one night only) battle the Indianapolis Fuel at Heritage Bank Center on March 4, 2023. Photo: Aidan Mahoney
Club 90s Presents Justin Bieber Night at Bogart’s When: April 5 at 8:30 p.m. Where: Bogart’s, Corryville What: Dance the night away to the biggest hits from Justin Bieber Who: Club 90s Why: Honestly, how many moments will you have in this lifetime to celebrate your love of the Biebs? Photo: Lou Stejskal
Cincinnati Black Pride Healthfair When: April 6 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Where:Wordplay Cincy, Northside What: Cincinnati Black Pride will be hosting a free health fair with testing, blood pressure checks, nutrition info and more. Who: Cincinnati Black Pride Why: Get a free healthcare screening in a safe space Photo: Online Marketing, Unsplash
Maker’s Series: Mosaic at American Sign Museum When: April 6 from 1-4 p.m. Where: American Sign Museum, Camp Washington What: Attendees will be using broken pieces of odds and ends to create beautiful mosaics inspired by (you guessed it) signs in the museum’s collection. Who: American Sign Museum Why: The class will be led by talented local artist Kymberly Henson. Photo: Raimond Klavins, Unsplash
Midwestern Lesbian’s Big Gay Bar Crawl When: April 6 from 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Where: Multiple bars in Over-the-Rhine and Pendleton What: The first ever Big Gay Bar Crawl, organized by social media influencer Midwestern Lesbian, features drink specials, a dance party and much more across multiple bars in Over-the-Rhine and Pendleton. Who: Midwestern Lesbian Why: DJ Boywife will also be there, serving up some maaaaajor vibes at Alice. Photo: Screenshot from instagram.com/@pins.cincy
Bircus Brewing Co. 322 Elm St., Ludlow Ludlow, Kentucky’s nonexistent craft beer scene sent in the clowns, leading to the launch of Bircus Brewing Co., a branch of an original concept from Ghent, Belgium. Pronounce it like “beer-cuss,” a hybrid of beer and circus, as the brew shares the limelight with carnival performances at the taproom. Performers can do everything from breathe fire to fly on the trapeze. Photo: Brittany Thornton Photo: Brittany Thornton
Queer Soup Night When: April 7 from 6-9 p.m. Where: Aquifer Tasting Room at New Riff, Newport What: This event, benefiting the nonprofit Triiibe Foundation, includes all-you-can-eat soup from 10 different chefs, burlesque and drag shows, art from local queer artists, raffles and more. Who: Triiibe Foundation, Lil’s Kitchen and New Riff Why: Unlimited soup for a good cause…need we say more? Photo: Hanna Balan, Unsplash

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