If your weekend agenda is looking empty, look no further. Cincinnati is full of events this weekend, from craft markets and art festivals, to concerts and a few chances to explore technology and science — there’s truly something for everyone. Keep scrolling for a few events to keep you entertained this weekend.

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MidwestCon 2024 When: Sept. 4-6 Where: 1819 Innovation Hub, Avondale What: The three-day-event fuses creativity, social change and technology through various events and guest speakers – including Mayor Aftab Pureval. Who: Disruption Now Why: Pick up a new techie or AI skill to show off in the office on Monday. Photo: Provided by MidwestCon
Vinoklet Winery & Restaurant 11069 Colerain Ave., Colerain Township Nestled near the edge of the West Side is an idyllic winery surrounded by rows of grapes and rolling hills. VinoKlet is the only working winery in Hamilton County and is home to 12 award-winning wines. Bask in the warmth of a nice day with a glass of vino and enjoy the scenery. And on Fridays and Saturdays, the winery hosts its Grilled to Perfection dinner where you select your entree and grill it yourself while sipping on a half bottle of wine of your choosing. Photo: facebook.com/vinkolet
Girls Night: The Musical at Aronoff Center 7:30 p.m. Nov. 26 and 2 p.m. Nov. 27 From the show’s page: “Girls Night: The Musical has been thrilling audiences and earning raves from critics throughout North America since it began touring after its sensational Off-Broadway debut. This touching and hilarious “tell-it-like-it-is” musical takes audiences on a journey into the lives of a group of female friends. Audience members can’t help but laugh, cry, and even find themselves singing and dancing in the aisles as some of the most popular hit songs of the ’80s and ’90s make this musical a fan favorite!” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 26 and 2 p.m. Nov. 27. Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Downtown, cincinnatiarts.org/events/detail/girls-night. Photo: Cincinnati Arts Association
Inked Release Party at Rhinegeist Noon-8 p.m. Nov. 19 Though it’s a bit cliche to get a tattoo while you’re tipsy, that’s just life and Rhinegeist is the place to live it. The brewery is having a party to celebrate “the release of our indelible Imperial Stout, including special Ink variants available on draft and in bottles, and for the first time ever, Ink in 16-oz. tallboys,” according to the event’s website. While there, you can get pre-selected art tattooed on you by White Whale, Lonesome Town, Black Fern, Decorated Body, Higher Love, Designs by Dana and Got Ink, while Cryptogram Ink will be on-site with a pop-up, along with food from Empanada Box.Noon-8 p.m. Nov. 19. Rhinegeist Brewery, 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, rhinegeist.com/event/inked-2022.
Final Friday at the Contemporary Arts Center 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 25 During regular operating hours you can take in the Contemporary Arts Center’s full gallery, but starting at 4 p.m., resident artist Cierra Fogle will participate in collaborative art-making, followed by dinner from the center’s own Fausto restaurant (reservations required). A half-hour docent tour of the CAC and 21C will then lead to an open-mic night hosted in the Creativity Center, where musicians, poets, comedians and other performers are invited to share their craft. The evening includes “an upscale cash bar and ambient art-making activities,” according to the event’s page. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 25. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. 6th St., Downtown, contemporaryartscenter.org. Photo: facebook.com/cincycac
HotMess Kickball Opening Party When: Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Bloom OTR, Over-the-Rhine What: HotMess Sports Cincinnati is hosting their kickball opening party at Bloom OTR this weekend to meet team members, other teams and collect the official team shirt Who: HotMess Sports Cincinnati Why: Don’t miss the first official kickball game of the season on Sunday at 11 a.m. at Salway Park, or gather your family and friends to make a team of your own. Photo: Provided by Emma Nurre
Ohio Is For Lovers Festival When: Sept. 7 at 12:30 p.m. Where: Riverbend Music Center, California What: This one-day alternative music festival features a range of emo(ish) acts, from Ohio natives Hawthorne Heights to Hot Mulligan, Movements and more. The festival will feature local vendors, a marketplace and activities. Who: Is For Lovers and Hawthorne Heights Why: Looking to make the festival last a little longer? Grab a ticket for Emo Nite’s Ohio Is For Lovers pre-party on Saturday, Sept. 6 at Bogart’s. Photo: Courtney Kiara Boyer
The City Flea at Washington Park 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 22 Support small businesses and local artists at the monthly City Flea, Cincy’s monthly curated, urban flea market. Shop for yourself or others from a wide selection of jewelry, trinkets, vintage memorabilia, home decor and more. Don’t have time to stop by? The City Flea will be back Aug. 12, Sept. 16 and Oct. 14. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 22. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St. cityflea.com. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Cincinnati Observatory 3489 Observatory Place, Mount Lookout Built in 1873, the Cincinnati Observatory is the oldest public observatory in the United States, housing fully-functional 19th century telescopic technology for the public to use. Seated atop Mount Lookout, the original building and the infamous dome added in 1895 are a significant fixture in the city’s history. Known as “The Birthplace of American Astronomy,” the Cincinnati Observatory is a bedrock for astronomical discoveries and advancement. Photo: Brittany Thornton Photo: Brittany Thornton
Brad Paisley at Hard Rock Cincinnati When: Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Where: Hard Rock Casino, Downtown What: Grammy winner Brad Paisley is making a pit stop in Cincinnati on his tour at the Hard Rock Casino’s outdoor venue. Who: Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati Why: Tickets are still available at ticketmaster.com. Photo: Public Domain
Gimme Gimme Disco at Bogart’s When: Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. Where: Bogart’s, Corryville What: An ABBA and disco-inspired dance party playing all the best hits from the ’70s and ’80s, with tickets starting at $15. Who: Gimme Gimme Disco Why: As the website says, “honey honey, take a chance and you’ll be dancing all night long.” Photo: Aleksandr Popov, Unsplash