Spring is springing, Cincinnati. To celebrate this season of growth and rebirth, there are plenty of chances to enjoy some live music and artistic workshops, support small businesses and of course, drink plenty of beer and root on your favorite Cincy sports team. Whether you’re a hockey, soccer, Graeter’s or Jill Sobule fan, scroll down for our weekend picks.

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Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom 1727 Logan St., Over-the-Rhine There’s no need to truck over to Boston for fresh Sam Adams. This taproom — across from the Samuel Adams Cincinnati Brewery — features indoor and outdoor space, spans nearly 9,000 square feet and offers an array of unique beers brewed both onsite and across the street. These include fan favorites like the Cincy-inspired 513, Boston Lager and Summer Ale. “We’ve been dreaming of opening a taproom in the neighborhood since we purchased the brewery 21 years ago, so we could share our beers with local drinkers,” says Samuel Adams founder Jim Koch. “Cincinnati is my hometown with such a rich brewing history and I’ve seen our city blossom as a craft beer mecca that is home to some of the finest breweries and taprooms in the country.” What to try: Coffee Pale Ale, a taproom exclusive that’ll perk you right up. Photo: Hailey Bollinger Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Jenn White of 1A on “Truth in Journalism” When: March 22 from 7-8:30 p.m. Where: Memorial Hall, Over-the-Rhine What: Join host of NPR’s morning talk show 1A, Jenn White, for the Woman’s City Club’s 30th National Speaker Forum with a reception to follow. Who: Women’s City Club Why: Go to learn more about misinformation, media literacy and artificial intelligence in the journalism industry. Photo: Courtesy of Woman's City Club
Summer Salon: Words of Resistance and Resilience 2-4 p.m. Aug. 6 Calling all storytellers — The Well is partnering with 2023 Wellspring Fellow & poet Elena Estella Green to host an open mic-style salon this weekend. Whether it’s poetry, dance, music or storytelling, all are welcome to present their stories in the theme of resistance and resilience. This event will be held both in person at Camp Washington and online. If you plan to perform, please register beforehand. 2-4 p.m. Aug. 6. The Well, 2868 Colerain Ave., Camp Washington, thewell.world. Photo: Elliot Sloman, Unsplash
Fibonacci Brewing Co. 1445 Compton Road, College Hill Fibonacci offers an expansive outdoor beer garden and urban farm next door to its microbrewery. They have two taprooms, a covered patio, grassy garden space, friendly goats and chickens and plenty of craft beer and wine to sip on while enjoying the open outdoors. Photo: facebook.com/fibonaccibrewing
Northwood Cider Company Photo: Brian Cross
FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC When: March 23 at 6:30 p.m. Where: TQL Stadium, West End What: Cincinnati and New York City’s soccer teams go head-to-head Who: FC Cincinnati Why: Cheer on your favorite soccer team. Photo: John Haggard
Twister and Puckchop take the ice at intermission | Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye | Jan. 6, 2024 Photo: Bryan Houston
The Ghostlight Stage Company presents Femininity, Fiber Arts and Fashion: A Women’s History Month Workshop Series and Gallery Event When: March 24 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Where: ARCO CINCY, Price Hill What: A workshop and gallery with several local women artists leading fiber, textile and/or fashion-based workshops. Who: The Ghostlight Stage Company Why: Learn about how women have expressed their power with textile art throughout history while having fun with fabrics for Women’s History Month. Photo: J Williams, Unsplash
Jill Sobule at Southgate House Revival When: March 24 at 7 p.m. Where: The Southgate House Revival, Newport What: Watch Denver-born singer-songwriter and guitarist Jill Sobule perform some of her greatest hits live. Who: Jill Sobule Why: Jill Sobule sang about kissing girls long before Katy Perry wrote her own iconic song about kissing girls. Photo: Provided by Southgate House Revival
Weston Works Art Challenge Exhibition When: March 22 and 23 at 10 a.m. and March 24 at noon Where: Weston Art Gallery, Downtown What: It’s the last weekend to visit the resulting “Weston Works Art Challenge” creations gallery exhibit, featuring the works of local creatives repurposing old Weston Works Art Gallery promotional materials. Who: Weston Art Gallery Why: One man’s trash is another artist’s treasure. Photo: Provided by Weston Art Gallery
Amélie The Musical at The Carnegie When: March 22 at 7:30 p.m. and March 23 at 2 & 7:30 p.m. Where: The Carnegie, Covington What: Experience the enchanting musical live inspired by the French film of the same name. Who: The Carnegie Why: Tout risquer pour l’amour, but make it French. Photo: Provided by The Carnegie
Coffeemusick | Summermusik 2024 Season Announcement When: March 24 from 7-9 p.m. Where: Fort Thomas Coffee, Fort Thomas What: Live performance featuring music director Eckart Preu, piano; Sujean Kim, assistant concertmaster; and a string quartet. Who: Summermusik Why: Be the first to find out which artists will be joining the 10th Annual Summermusik season. Photo: Lonnie Timmons III

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