Despite it being the weekend after Valentine’s Day, there’s still plenty of opportunities to feel the love in Cincinnati, from a Twilight-themed soirée to a romance-themed book event. Not interested in romance? Celebrate the Lunar New Year or your love of all things Shrek at fun events this weekend. Keep scrolling to see our favorite events taking place this weekend.

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A Happening with Pablo at the Cincinnati Art Museum 6-11p.m. June 23 Be one of the first to experience the brand new exhibit Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds. Take in this exciting new piece while enjoying an immersive experience that includes music from the Bluewater Kings Band, cocktails and rare menu items, both inside and outside in the Alice Bimel Courtyard. Proceeds will go to youth and family programs and thousands of free public programs both in the museum and the Greater Cincinnati area. 6-11p.m. June 23. 953 Eden Park Drive, Walnut Hills. cincinnatiartmuseum.org. Photo: facebook.com/cincinnatiartmuseum
Taylor Byas Discussing and Signing Poemhood When: Feb. 23 from 7-9 p.m. Where: Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Hyde Park What: Author Taylor Byas will be discussing and signing her book, Poemhood: Our Black Revival: History, Folklore & the Black Experience: A Young Adult Poetry Anthology. Who: Joseph-Beth Booksellers Why: This anthology includes a diverse collection of poetry from Black authors. Photo: Provided by Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Subito 311 Pike St., Downtown $36 // 3-Course Dinner Second course option: Campanelle – guanciale, leeks, shrimp, ramps, cream, breadcrumbs Photo: Photofusion Media
Shrek Rave When: Feb. 23 at 9 p.m. Where: Bogart’s, Corryville What: A Shrek-themed night of dancing. Who: Bogart’s Why: Do it for the endless Smashmouth tunes. Photo: Ticketmaster
Hitched in Cincy Bridal Expo When: Feb. 24 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Upstairs by Oakley Kitchen, Oakley What: This expo dedicated to getting hitched offers participants a chance to browse a variety of local wedding vendors. Who: Hitched in Cincy Bridal Boutique Expo Why: Feeling uninspired or overwhelmed during your wedding planning process? Let this expo bring you back to life. Photo: Nikki Gibson, Unsplash
Paint and Sip When: Nov. 3 from 7-9 p.m. Where: The Pitch, Over-the-Rhine What: A paint-by-numbers style event with refreshments. Who: The Paint Sesh Why: Learn to paint “The Vibrant Tiger.” Photo: Anna Kolosyuk via Unsplash
Lunar New Year Celebration at Liberty Center When: Feb. 24 from 2-5 p.m. Where: Liberty Center, Liberty Township What: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with family-friendly activities, music and more. Who: Liberty Center Why: Welcome the arrival of Spring and celebrate the Lunar New Year with the whole family. Photo: Bady Abbas, Unsplash
Lunar New Year Celebration at Liberty Center When: Feb. 24 from 2-5 p.m. Where: Liberty Center, Liberty Township What: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with family-friendly activities, music and more. Who: Liberty Center Why: Welcome the arrival of Spring and celebrate the Lunar New Year with the whole family. Photo: Provided by Luminary by La Terza
Valentine’s Veil: A Twilight Soiree When: Feb. 24 from 6-9 p.m. Where: ARCO Cincy, Price Hill What: Girls Rock Cincinnati kick off the 2024 festivities with a Valentine’s Day and Twilight-themed party. Who: Girls Rock Cincinnati Why: Here’s your first chance since Halloween to dress up as a vampire. Photo: Provided by Girls Rock Cinci
King Records Studio Buildings in Cincinnati Added to the National Register of Historic Places The King Records Legacy Foundation has achieved another milestone on its path to preserving the legacy of King Records. On Sept. 6, the King Records studio buildings, located at 1536-1540 Brewster Ave. in Evanston, were officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places. King Records’ spot on the National Register cements its status as an iconic fixture in the nation’s music history. From the 1940s into the early 1970s, the Cincinnati label produced many celebrated and legendary musicians, including James Brown, Bootsy Collins, Philip Paul and Otis Williams. Being nationally recognized will not only provide tax credits, easements and grants for those developing the property, it will also give King Records even more “gravitas,” as Charlie Dahan, co-author of King Records’ nomination proposal, calls it. “[Being on the National Register of Historic Places] gives this building gravitas,” Dahan told CityBeat in an interview. “The federal government is saying this is a significant place in American history — that it’s not just significant in Cincinnati and Ohio, but is significant to every U.S. citizen from Alaska to Florida to Maine.” Read CityBeat’s story to learn how the King Records Legacy Foundation crafting a vision for a historic complex that will permanently mark Evanston as the birthplace of a special sound that influenced the nation.. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Love at First Page When: Feb. 24 from 7-9 p.m. Where: Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Hyde Park What: This event is a special celebration of our favorite works of romantic fiction. Admission includes a cocktail or mocktail, dessert and a book recommendation session. Who: Joseph-Beth Booksellers Why: Revel in your love of Mr. Darcy with other hopeless romantics. Photo: Matias North, Unsplash
Selectas Choice: Donut Party When: Feb. 24 from 9 p.m.-2 a.m. Where: Queen City Radio, Over-the-Rhine What: Eat donuts and dance to music from DJ Pillio, DJ Rare Groove, DJ Apryl Reign and DJ Sly Luv. Who: Queen City Radio Why: Dancing and donuts — what more could you want on a Saturday night? Photo: Patty Salas

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