While your stomach still recovers from your Taste of Cincinnati feasting, there are plenty of ways to explore the Queen City this weekend. From the return of the city’s ultimate car show, Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance, to plenty of makers markets and fun in the sun, these are the best things to do in Greater Cincinnati this weekend.

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IN: Cincinnati ranking high in LGBTQ+ equality survey While that local school board grapples with what it actually means to be kind, Cincinnati as a city is practicing it, earning top marks in the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) LGBTQ+ Equality Survey. HRC released its twelfth edition of the Municipal Equality Index (MEI), a comprehensive assessment by HRC and the Equality Federation Institute. The index evaluates municipal policies, laws and services concerning LGBTQ+ equality. In the 2023 MEI, 129 cities, including Cincinnati, scored a perfect 100. The perfect scores in the 2023 report are an eightfold increase from 2022, and Cincinnati was one of eight “all-star” cities on the list. Photo: Benson Kua
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
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck When: June 7 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Where: Kenwood Towne Centre, Kenwood What: Celebrate all things Hello Kitty by visiting the popular Hello Kitty Cafe Truck. Who: Hello Kitty Cafe Truck Why: The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will stop in Cincinnati while it continues its tour of the east. The popular cafe truck celebrates the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty with a collection of new exclusive merchandise and treats. Photo: provided by Hello Kitty Cafe Truck
SATURDAY 03 EVENT: WestSide Market Eat, shop and support all things West Side. Located in the parking lot next to NYPD pizza, more than 90 vendors will set up their booths for you to peruse. Vendors include Root + Leaf, Truckshop, Queen City Revolt, Daisy Jane’s Flower Truck, La Orangette and streetpops. There is a free Plank Pilates pop-up event at 10:30 a.m.; sign up if you want to get a workout in first. Those that participate get a free drink ticket. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Free. Westside Market, 3719 Harrison Ave, Cheviot. Photo: WestSide Market Photo: Provided by WestSide Market
Co-op Fest When: June 7 from 3-6 p.m. Where: Bahr Farm, College Hill What: The Co-op Fest in College Hill is a “joyful celebration of worker-owned businesses and the growing solidarity economy,” according to an event description. Fest-goers can expect food, music and activities to celebrate an economy rooted in community. Who: Bahr Farm Why: Learn more about how cooperatives function and thrive. Photo: facebook.com/OurHarvestCoop
Cincy VegFest Photo: facebook.com/cvegfest
Joe’s Truck Stop’s Gemini Jam When: June 7 at 6 p.m. Where: Southgate House Revival, Newport What: This jam session features local musicians, vintage vendors, live stitch embroidery and more. Who: Joe’s Truck Stop Why: Hear music from The Local Honeys, Joe’s Truck Stop and other local hitmakers. Photo: Provided
The Crafted World of Wharton Esherick Exhibit at the Taft Museum of Art When: June 7 and 8 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Taft Museum of Art, Downtown What: The Crafted World of Wharton Esherick exhibit features the work of American artist Wharton Esherick, known as the father of the Studio Furniture Movement. Who: Taft Museum of Art Why: The rarely loaned collection features over 3,000 works of art. Photo: Susan Sherman, courtesy of the Wharton Esherick Museum
The Neighborhood: Pendleton The vibe: Similar to OTR in the accessibility of restaurants, bars and nightlife, but a little bit quieter, plus the Pendleton Arts Center makes this little corner of the downtown area an ideal place for artists to live and work. Ideal for: Those who want to be close to the action, but not directly in it. Young professionals. Artists. Not ideal for: Suburbanites. Broke 20-somethings. Extra perk: Pair Ziegler Park’s pool with tacos from Yoli’s and ice cream from Pendleton Parlor for a kick-ass summer day. Where to meet locals: Ziegler Park. Braxton Brewing. Bar Saeso. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Concours d’Elegance Photo: Holden Mathis
Art on Vine Noon-6 p.m. May 14 The monthly Art on Vine moves to Washington Park for Mother’s Day. Take your mom or mom-figure out for a special shopping trip after brunch at this local art show featuring everything from fine art to handcrafted goods from over 80 artists across the Ohio region. Noon-6 p.m. May 14. 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, www.artonvinecincy.com. Photo: facebook.com/artonvinecincy
Shop Vintage at the Burlington Antique Market 5819 Idlewild Road, Burlington, Kentucky For more than 40 years, the Burlington Antique Show has been bringing the best antiques and vintage collectibles to the Boone County Fairgrounds. More than 200 dealers converge on the Boone County Fairgrounds, selling authentic Midcentury Modern, Art Deco, pre-war and Industrial wares. Held the third Sunday of the month through October, the show has both early admission and general admission options. It’s generally pretty crowded, so if you’re a real hunter, aim for early-bird admission (6-8 a.m.; $6). General admission starts at 8 a.m. and costs $4. Kids under 12 are free. Photo: facebook.com/burlingtonantiqueshow