There’s pretty much an Easter egg hunt everywhere you’ll turn this weekend in Cincinnati, which of course comes with Easter Bunny photo opportunities and sightings. For some more intense fun, the Cincinnati Rollergirls’ home opener is also on the calendar, celebrated in partnership with Cincinnati Pride. It’s also the season to plant a tree, which the Common Orchard Project facilitates through volunteer opportunities. Or, if you or someone you know has fantastic facial hair, West Side Brewing is hosting a beard competition.

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Opening reception for ARThropod exhibit at Eisele Gallery 6-9 p.m. April 7 ARThropod is an educational, beautiful and unique way to kick off springtime. Eisele Gallery curator Sandy Eichert invited 15 local, regional and national artists to participate in this themed exhibition, exploring the “giant world of the earth’s smallest creatures.” The opening reception on Friday is a chance to mingle with the creepy-crawly-inspired art along with the artists themselves. ARThropod will reveal the diversity and intricacy of the insect world through the varied talents of each artist. The exhibition runs through April 29. 6-9 p.m. April 7. Eisele Gallery, 6936 Madisonville Road, Mariemont, eiselefineart.com. Photo: Erik Karits via Unsplash
Bellevue Bellevue has something a bit different (the term is different because it’s a different state), but the concept is the same. The Bellevue Entertainment District (BED) allows those over 21 to roam with open containers as they shop. The BED opened in November 2019 between O’Fallon Avenue and Riviera Drive on Fairfield Avenue. Hours of operation are noon-11 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. BED patrons must purchase a reusable cup for 50 cents from a participating business. Photo: Liz Davis
The Pink Party at Woodward Theater 8 p.m.-1 a.m. April 7 The Pink Party is the official start to a season of Pride in Cincinnati. Wear pink and celebrate Cincinnati Pride with a night of dancing to the sounds of DJ Soundhouse. Cincinnati Pride members will announce headliners for the 2023 Pride Festival. Other live performances, including drag, flow and go-go shows, are also part of the night’s festivities. Tickets are $10. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. April 7. Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine, woodwardtheater.com. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Cincinnati Rollergirls Home Opener & Pride Night 6 p.m. April 8 Cincinnati’s first flat track amateur roller derby team is back for a season of intense competition and entertainment. The Cincinnati Rollergirls are an internationally-ranked member of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association. Show your support for the talented and strong Rollergirls as they kick off their season in partnership with Cincinnati Pride. Tickets start at $15 for adults and $5 for children. 6 p.m. April 8. Xavier University’s Cintas Center, 1624 Musketeer Dr., Oakley, cincinnatirollergirls.com. Photo: Jeff Sevier
Island Dreams presents Crush 003 Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day Party 10 p.m. Feb. 11 A secret dance party on the weekend before Valentine’s Day? Yes, please. Not only is it a chance to find or celebrate love, it’s also a recognition of the annual transition between Zodiac signs. 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit, representing an alignment of elegance, beauty, mercy and luck. The Island Dreams experience is a monthly underground party that transforms spaces into immersive, sensory experiences as it channels house music and techno vibes. Tickets are $10, other options available for private tables and bottle service. Feb. 11, 10 p.m. secret location revealed with ticket purchase, facebook.com/events. Photo: Marcela Laskoski, Unsplash
Easter Bunny and Alice in Wonderland Character Brunch at Moerlein Lager House April 8 & 9 Seatings at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. each day Start the Easter weekend with a visit to the Easter Bunny and Alice. There will be whimsical fun for the kids and a hearty brunch buffet and drinks for adults. Tickets are $39.95 for adults and $29.95 for children. April 8 and 9 with seatings at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. each day. Moerlein Lager House, 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, The Banks, eventbrite.com. Photo: Rodrigo Rodriguez via Unsplash
Queen City Artisan Festival at Washington Park 12:30-4:30 p.m. March 25 Queen City Lemonade is bringing together local restaurants, vendors and artists to showcase their products in Washington Park. It will be a day to celebrate small businesses and local artists, complete with a full bar provided by The Porch at Washington Park. Admission is free. 12:30-4:30 p.m. March 25. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, qclemonade.com. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
West Side Brewing 3044 Harrison Ave., Westwood The aptly named West Side Brewing was the West Side’s first brewery. Since opening its doors in 2017, the brewery has offered a spot for the community to grab a drink, catch up with old friends (or make some new ones) and spend time with family of all ages. West Side offers a wide selection of its craft beers and cider that are rotated out seasonally, including some experimental IPAs. And with a packed event calendar and visiting food trucks, you can spend your whole day here! Photo: Megan Waddell
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
Common Orchard Project Tree Planting in Camp Washington 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 8 The Common Orchard Project is a local initiative that has been regrowing “common land” since 2017. This weekend, the project and volunteers focus on the Camp Washington Perennial Farm. The Common Orchard Project focuses on transforming green space into fresh food and community resource sources, which are then maintained by locals. This weekend’s planting will bring apple trees, blackberries, pawpaw, persimmon trees and more to Camp Washington. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 8. 3220 Colerain Ave., Camp Washington, commonorchard.com. Photo: Fumiaki Hayashi via Unsplash
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
Easter Egg Hunt at Fifty West Brewing Company 1 p.m. April 9 An Easter egg hunt at a brewery for the whole family? And there’s a refreshment called the Turbo Charged Robin Egg Shake? Sounds like every-bunny should go. The Turbo Charged Robin Egg Shake is a chocolate malt made with malted milk balls, a cream cheese icing rim, sprinkles, whipped cream, robin egg candy and a whole peep. Enjoy time with the Easter bunny, go for an egg hunt and get your picture with the holiday mascot. 1 p.m. April 9. Fifty West Brewing Company Burger Bar, 7605 Wooster Pike, Milford, fiftywestbrew.com/burger-bar. Photo: Annie Spratt via Unsplash