This weekend offers Cincinnatians numerous ways to indulge in local fun, from the Cincinnati International Wine Festival to the first walk of the season for Cincy Girls Who, a group that aims to foster connection and community among Greater Cincinnati women. Keep scrolling for a selection of interesting events taking place in Greater Cincinnati this weekend.

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Kroger Rock Your Beauty Fashion Show When: March 8 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Memorial Hall, Over-the-Rhine What: This fashion show, hosted by Kroger, features women “of all different races, body types, ages, and backgrounds rocking the runway.” Who: Kroger Why: A portion of the ticket sales benefit local nonprofit Women Helping Women. Photo: Screenshot provided by Kroger
Smut at Know Theatre When: March 8 from 7-10:30 p.m. Where: Know Theatre, Over-the-Rhine What: A celebration of smut literature featuring drinks made by female distillers, a small Smut Market, a panel session led by Allie Martin about sexuality and empowerment and a performance from the Dirty Words Burlesque Troupe Who: Know Theatre Why: Learn how to embrace your love of all things smut. Photo: Provided by Know Theatre
Lydia Shae Decade Diaries Album Release Show When: March 8 from 8-11 p.m. Where: Woodward Theater, Over-the-Rhine What: Cincinnati musician Lydia Shae performs to celebrate the release of her debut album, Decade Diaries Who: Lydia Shae Why: If you’re a fan of fun rock and roll-tinged pop, Lydia Shae’s music might just be for you. Photo: Provided
Screening of Birth of the Endless Summer: Discovery of Cape St. Francis When: March 9 from 5-7 p.m. Where: Esquire Theatre, Clifton What: A screening of documentary Birth of the Endless Summer: Discovery of Cape St. Francis and a Q&A with the director Who: Esquire Theatre Why: A truly unique opportunity to learn more about the iconic documentary, The Endless Summer. Photo: Provided by Esquire Theatre
Clifton Cultural Arts Center: Grand Opening When: March 9 from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Clifton Cultural Arts Center, Clifton What: A celebration of the opening of the new Clifton Cultural Arts Center Who: Clifton Cultural Arts Center Why: The grand opening includes performances from Madcap Puppets, Highly Improvable and more. Photo: Provided
Cincy Girls Who – 2024 Kickoff Walk When: March 9 from 10-11 a.m. Where: T. M. Berry International Friendship Park, Riverfront What: The first walk of the year for Cincy Girls Who, a group created to connect women across Greater Cincinnati Who: Cincy Girls Who Why: Get your steps in while making new friends. Photo: Sincerely Media, Unsplash
Rock n’ Revival 8 When: March 9 at 1:30 p.m. Where: Southgate House Revival, Newport What: The Rock n’ Revival for a Cure is a yearly benefit show to raise money for glioblastoma research, formed after brothers Matthew and Adam Forsthoefel of local band The Grove found out their dad John Forsthoefel had the disease in 2016. Who: Rock n’ Revival Why: Rock out to music from local bands for a good case. Photo: Drew Sipos
CPS International Jazz Festival When: March 9 from 7-9 p.m. Where: Aronoff Center, Downtown What: A jazz festival featuring Cincinnati Public Schools students and renowned violinist Tomoko Omura Who: Activities Beyond the Classroom Why: Support the accomplishments of the CPS Jazz Academy. Photo: Chris Bair | Unsplash
Gimme Gimme Disco: A Disco Dance Party Inspired by ABBA 9:30 p.m. April 22 Channel your inner dancing queen at Gimme Gimme Disco. Bogart’s will host their 18-and-up disco dance party, inspired by ABBA, where guests can bring out their best ’70s attire to party all night. Tickets start at $15, doors will open at 9:30 p.m. and ID is required to enter. 9:30 p.m. April 22. Bogart’s, 2621 Vine St., Corryville, livenation.com. Photo: Aleksandr Popov, Unsplash
Burrito Boys Booking Presents: Pizza Party ft Fat Sal, Indré, Easy Mark, Stokelys When: March 9 from 8-11:30 p.m. Where: Oddfellows Liquor Bar, Over-the-Rhine What: Named after Oddfellows’ neighbor, Mikey’s Late Night Slice, this show features Fat Sal and other local musicians. Who: Burrito Boys Booking Why: The best kind of party is a pizza party (with live music). Photo: Provided by Burrito Boys Booking

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