Cincinnati is celebrating Women’s History Month this weekend, among other events like the annual Cincinnati International Wine Festival.  Everything from poetry slams to Cyclones games and how to groom your garden to host butterflies are happening all around town.

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The Cincinnati International Wine Festival 7 p.m., March 10 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. March 11 This year’s Cincinnati International Wine Festival will have more than 700 different wines for sampling, need we say more? This charitable event has donated $6+ million to charities since 1991, according to its website. The wine fest includes different ways to enjoy, including a five-course meal paired with wine, charity auction and luncheon or grand tastings. Reserve a tasting on March 10 and 11. Tickets start at $45. March 10 and 11. Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown, winefestival.com. Photo: Kelsey Knight via Unsplash
Cincinnati St. Patrick’s Parade Noon March 11 According to Ohio.org, more than 14 percent of the state can claim Irish heritage. The Cincinnati St. Patrick’s Parade, produced by The Cincinnati St. Patrick’s Parade Committee, will march in its 55th year Saturday. Don’t forget to wear green (holding a green beer doesn’t count). The parade begins at noon at Mehring Way & Central Avenue, heads east and ends at The Banks. Noon March 11. The parade begins at Mehring Way and Central Avenue, cincystpatsparade.com. Photo: Provided by Alternate Projects
Burnet Woods 3251 Brookline Ave., Clifton This 90-acre park located near University of Cincinnati’s campus offers plenty of hiking trails, a disc golf course, nature center, a planetarium, fishing lake and more. Photo: Nick Swartsell Photo: Nick Swartsell
Rock ‘n Revival for A Cure 3 p.m. March 11 The seventh annual Rock ‘n Revival is taking over the Sanctuary, Lounge and Revival Room at the Southgate House Revival on Saturday. More than 20 bands are playing in one night to benefit the John Forsthoefel for Glioblastoma Research Fund. Bands include The Grove, See You in the Funnies, Jim Trace and the Makers, Green Light Morning and Junior Citizens. Tickets are $20 in advance, $30 at the door. 3 p.m. March 11. The Southgate House Revival, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport, southgatehouse.com. Photo: Google Maps screengrab
An Evening with Greg Sestero and The Room Screening 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22 Oh hi, Mark. Greg Sestero, star of cult-classic movie The Room — the best, worst film ever made — will be at the Esquire this weekend for a double feature. The theater will be screening Sestero’s new horror, Miracle Valley, which he wrote, directed and stars in. It’s described as being about “an obsessive photographer and his girlfriend are invited to a desert getaway in search of an ultra-rare bird.” Sestero will host a Q&A after the film. Then fans can stick around and watch The Room. $20. Esquire Theatre, 320 Ludlow Ave. Clifton. Photo: Emerson Swoger
15. Urban Artifact 1660 Blue Rock St., Northside “I love this adorable little brewery. It’s the place to go for any connoisseur of light, refreshing fruity beers and the best part is everything is vegan!” — Heather B. Photo: Brittany Thornton
DuWaup’s Cincinnati Poetry Slam Season Six Kickoff 5-9:30 p.m. March 11 Kimberly “DuWaup” Bolden, an award-winning poet, organizes and hosts this yearly introductory event. This annual slam poetry event will feature 16 poets competing in a three-round battle. There are $700 worth of cash prizes up for grabs at the event. The non-profit community arts center Artsville is hosting poets, vendors and artists including DJ Queen Celine and special poetry performances. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. 5-9:30 p.m. March 11. Artsville, 5021 Whetsel Ave., Madisonville, cincinnatipoetryslam.com. Photo via Unsplash by Trust Tru Katsande
Opening Reception of Kentucky Craft Luminaries: Sharing the Stories 1-4 p.m. March 11 Exhibiting artists featured in Sharing the Stories are a sample of nearly 100 individuals interviewed over the last 15 years as part of the Kentucky Craft History and Education Association’s oral history project. The exhibit comprises stories and work including basketry, furniture, weaving, pottery, glass, quilting, wooden folk art and stringed instruments. This ongoing exhibit’s purpose is to document Kentucky’s rich craft history and make it accessible to the public. At the reception, guests can meet artists and listen to artist’s talks. Sharing the Stories runs through May 14. 1-4 p.m. March 11. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Rd., Covington. kchea.org/sharingthestoriesexhibit. Photo: facebook.com/BCMuseumnky
FC Cincinnati vs. Seattle Sounders FC at TQL Stadium 4:30 p.m. party 7:30 p.m. match The MLS season has just begun, and FC Cincinnati already is showing that its great 2022 season wasn’t a fluke. After two games, the orange and blue have one win (on opening day!) and one draw with four points. The team will welcome the Seattle Sounders, leaders of the Western Conference, to TQL Stadium on Saturday, but first, FC Cincinnati fans can celebrate with a free event at Washington Park, which will feature live music from What She Said, food trucks, inflatables, face painting, appearances from former players and more. 7:30 p.m. March 11. TQL Stadium, 1501 Central Pkwy, West End, fccincinnati.com. Photo: Ron Valle
See a Show at the Aronoff Center or Music Hall Cincinnati is a hub for great art in every medium, and that’s never more apparent than when you attend a show at the Aronoff Center or Music Hall. For a fun night out filled with culture and entertainment, the Aronoff offers Broadway in Cincinnati musicals, plays, touring acts of dancers and singers and much more. Want to catch a live symphony of a Star Wars soundtrack or see the Cincinnati Ballet in action? Head to the historic Music Hall. Aronoff Center: 650 Walnut St., Downtown; 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Photo: Cincinnati Arts Association
Marvel’s Black Panther at Cincinnati Music Hall 7:30 p.m. March 10 and 11 2 p.m. March 12 Relive the magical moment of Wakanda entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Patrons can experience the story of Black Panther, which follows superhero T’challa when he returns home to take over as king of Wakanda, as the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra performs Swedish composer Ludwig Göransson’s Oscar award-winning score. It will be conducted by musician and actor Damon Gupton. Tickets are available starting at $26. 7:30 p.m. March 10 and 11; 2 p.m. March 12. Cincinnati Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Downtown, cincinnatisymphony.org. Photo: Marvel Studios
Cin City Burlesque at Bogart’s 7:30 p.m. March 11 It’s time to start looking for loose bills because Cin City Burlesque will be performing at Bogart’s. The group, formed in 2009, is a troupe of classic and neo-burlesque dancers. Burlesque is a comical, dramatic or musical performance that was popularized in the 1860s. Tipping is encouraged as patrons watch the sexy, satirical and sophisticated show. The event is for ages 18 and up, with an ID required to enter. Tickets start at $20. 7:30 p.m. March 11. Bogart’s, 2621 Vine St., Corryville, livenation.com. Photo: Hayden Schiff, Flickr