As the weather starts warming up – by Ohio standards, at least – so are our Cincinnatian hearts. If you find your heart still somewhat frozen, there are plenty of opportunities to thaw it this weekend — for all ages. From sweet treats to artistic crafts, musical celebrations and golfing enthusiasts all around town, scroll down for our weekend picks.

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See Some Costumes from Jane Austin Adaptations at the Newly-Restored Taft Museum of Art 316 Pike St., Downtown The Taft Museum of Art is celebrating its 200th anniversary with a full-scale restoration project. They closed for a few months in the spring of 2022 and are reopening in June with an amazing new exhibit. From June 11-Sept. 4, the museum will present Jane Austen: Fashion & Sensibility, a special exhibition that features costumes worn by Hollywood celebrities in film and television adaptations of Austen’s novels. The costumes are journeying across the Atlantic from Cosprop LTD, an award-winning British costume house based in London, to the Taft to be displayed in North America for the first time. Photo: Kevin J. Watkins
‘How Sweet It Is’ Bake-Off for Ignite Peace When: Feb. 9 from 7-9 p.m. Where: West Side Brewing Company, West Side What: Vote for your favorite desserts from presenting bakers across town as Ignite Peace raises funds for their anti-racism educational programming. Who: Ignite Peace Why: Feed your sweet tooth for a worthy cause. Photo: Brooke Lark, Unsplash
Cupid’s Undie Run | Feb. 11, 2023 Photo: Aidan Mahoney
Molly Wellmann will be mixing up drinks in the Presidential Lounge Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Mardi Pardi at The Banks When: Feb. 10 from 4-9 p.m. Where: The Banks What: A Mardi Gras party with music, giveaways and seven Cincinnati bars participating. Who: The Banks Why: New Orleans-style jazz will be played throughout The Banks by The Queen City Krewe Brass Band. Photo: Hush Naidoo Jade Photography, Unsplash
Allen Otte Performs Frederic Rzewski’s The Fall of the Empire at Knox Presbyterian Church Local ambitious music organization Collegium Cincinnati, committed to bringing both traditional and cutting edge performances to Cincinnati, present percussionist and professor Allen Otte performing a piece of music written for him by noted pianist and contemporary composer Frederic Rzewski, titled The Fall of the Empire. 4 p.m. Feb. 3. $10. Knox Presbyterian Church, 3400 Michigan Ave., Hyde Park, collegiumcincinnati.org. Photo: Geert Pieters, 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
The Conservatory of Music door Photo: Provided
Brahms’ German Requiem When: Feb. 9 from 7:30-10 p.m., Feb. 10 from 7:30-10 p.m. and Feb. 11 from 2-4:30 p.m. Where: Cincinnati Music Hall, Over-the-Rhine What: Maestro Louis Langrée leads the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra along with the May Festival Chorus in Brahms’ German Requiem. Who: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Why: Check out CityBeat’s preview of the event here. Photo: Jaclyn Simpson
Funky Fest 9 When: Oct. 28 from 1-9 p.m. Where: Funky Sunshine, Anderson What: Live music, food, local artists and vendors. Who: Funky Sunshine and participating vendors. Why: Help this local business celebrate 9 years of creating unique tie-dye creations. Photo: Katie Griffith
National Pizza Day Collaboration Beer Release When: Feb. 9 from 5-8 p.m. Where: Third Eye Brewing, Sharonville What: A release party of Third Eye Brewing’s collaboration with Fireside Pizza on a new session pale ale brew, Pizza P-Eye. Who: Fireside Pizza and Third Eye Brewing Why: Check out CityBeat’s preview of the event here. Photo: facebook.com/FiresidePizzaWagon
Cincinnati Golf Expo When: Feb. 9 from 1-8 p.m., Feb. 10 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Feb. 11 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Duke Energy Convention Center, Downtown What: The largest golf show hosted in Cincinnati. Who: Cincinnati Golf Expo Why: Bring the golfers ages ten and under to the event for free. Photo: Soheb Zaidi, Unsplash
Green Valentines at Imago When: Feb. 3 from 3-5 p.m. Where: Imago, Price Hill What: Create heartfelt eco-friendly Valentines over wine and small bites. Who: Imago Why: For the love of all things sustainable. Photo: Kelly Sikkema, Unsplash

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