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Now’s the time to get your fill of all the spooky season delights before they come to an end — explore a haunted village, pick out your favorite pumpkins and get up close and personal with frickin’ bats at these events in Greater Cincinnati this weekend. To ensure that you make the most of your weekend, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite events taking place in Greater Cincinnati from Friday through Sunday.
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.
Asianati is hosting the film screening in honor of the 50th anniversary of Vietnamese resettlement in the U.S. Photo: Alex Litvin, UnsplashWiedemann’s Fine Craft Beers
4811 Vine St., Saint Bernard
Cincinnatians who are at least twice the legal drinking age may remember the omnipresence of Wiedemann Bohemian Special Pilsner cans at every family gathering back in the day. Well, “back in the day” is back, so to speak, as Wiedemann has reopened under new owners and a whole new recipe book. Betsy and Jon Newberry are responsible for reviving the brand and have converted a former funeral home into one of Cincinnati’s most charming brewery/taprooms. The full kitchen offers enough to encourage an entire day to be spent sampling their crushable, modernized interpretations of Wiedemann beer brewed since 1870. “We live in a city built on brands,” says Jon, “and we’re honored to be able to revive one of Cincinnati’s most-storied brands and keep it going hopefully for another 150 years.”
What to try: A “half & half” of Royal Amber and Blonde Ale, an idea introduced to CityBeat by Betsy.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger Photo: Hailey BollingerMum’s the Word at Krohn Conservatory
When: Oct. 11-13 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Krohn Conservatory, Eden Park
What: Enjoy all the botanical sights of the fall season at the Krohn Conservatory’s special ode to seasonal plants.
Who: Krohn Conservatory
Why: This is the last weekend to see this Krohn Conservatory exhibit. Photo: Kimberly Means, UnsplashIndigenous People’s Day Convergence
When: Oct. 11 from 5-9 p.m. and Oct. 12 from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Where: 21C Museum Hotel, Downtown
What: This celebration of Indigenous People’s Day includes Indigenous art, live performances by the Copper Face United Powwow Dancers, music from DJ Creepingbear and more.
Who: Urban Native Collective
Why: Day two of the event includes an artists speakers series. Photo: Tyler Horne, UnsplashHeritage Village Museum’s Haunted Village
When: Oct. 11 and 12 from 6-10 p.m.
Where: Heritage Village Musueum, Sharonville
What: This family-friendly haunted village includes ghosts, witches and a fortune teller.
Who: Heritage Village Museum
Why: Attendees are encouraged to dress up in their Halloween costumes, and those eager to go trick-or-treating early this year can do so during this event meant for the entire family. Photo: Provided by Heritage Village MuseumThe Improvised Shakespeare Company at the Aronoff
When: Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 12 at 2 p.m.
Where: Aronoff Center for the Arts, Downtown
What: The Improvised Shakespeare Company, a merry band of improv artists from Chicago who for two decades have been inventing “new works” based on titles suggested by audience members, are visiting Cincinnati this weekend.
Who: The Improvised Shakespeare Company
Why: Read CityBeat’s feature to learn more about the creators of the Improvised Shakespeare Company, and what to expect at the show. Photo: Photo provided by the Improvised Shakespeare CompanyYung Gravy at Bogart’s
When: Oct. 11 at 7 p.m.
Where: Bogart’s, Corryville
What: Yung Gravy is coming to Cincinnati on his “Grits & Gravy Tour,” and his fans, otherwise known as the “Gravy Train,” are eagerly anticipating his arrival. Standing at 6 feet, 8 inches and often sporting a colorful, retro-inspired outfit with shades to match, the Minnesota-born rapper has made a name for himself through his breakout hits and eclectic charm.
Who: Yung Gravy
Why: Read more about Yung Gravy in CityBeat’s feature on the artist. Photo: facebook.com/yunggravyWeekend at the BOO!seum
When: Oct. 12 and 13 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Cincinnati Museum Center, West End
What: These perfectly spooky family-friendly events include costume parades, “Monster Mash” dance parties, hair-raising science experiments and more.
Who: Cincinnati Museum Center
Why: Need a spooky season outing for the entire family? The Cincinnati Museum Center has you covered. Photo: Austin OldingBarn-N-Bunk Fall Festival
When: Oct. 12 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Oct. 13 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Barn-N-Bunk Farm Market, Trenton
What: Enjoy all the best fall outdoor adventures, like a corn maze, hayrides, a pumpkin patch and more at Barn-N-Bunk’s fall festival.
Who: Barn-N-Bunk Farm Market
Why: This weekend’s festivities include an antique farm machinery show and cowboy reenactment. Photo: facebook.com/BarnNBunkFarmMarketFireworks Party + Drag Brunch
Sept. 2 & 3
Newport’s 16 Lots is hosting Newport on the Levee’s first-ever Pride event in conjunction with Riverfest activities this weekend. The brewery’s Labor Day weekend party kicks off Saturday with a drag brunch at 10 a.m. with 16 Lot’s brunch fare, mimosas and Bloody Mary bar. The fun continues Sunday at 4 p.m., with a Riverfest fireworks watch party on the brewery’s deck. Tickets for the watch party include all-you-can-eat food, discounted parking and live music.
Sept. 2 and 3. 16 Lots Southern Outpost, 1 Levee Way, Newport, 16lots.com. Photo: facebook.com/16 Lots Southern OutpostArt on Vine Fall Market
When: Oct. 13 from Noon-6 p.m.
Where: Fountain Square, Fountain District
What: Local art show featuring fine art and handmade goods from over 80 Ohio artists.
Who: Art on Vine
Why: Shop and support local artists. Photo: Provided by Art on Vine