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Spring is in high gear, Cincinnati, and that means there are a ton of opportunities to get outside this weekend. Whether you want to sit on patios and sample a variety of beers, do the whole mind-body connect thing with yoga in the park, meet adoptable pups and watch some pickleball action for a good cause or clean up a local trail system, we’ve got an activity for you on this list. Indoor activities are plentiful too, with the chance to see a beloved board game come to life on the stage in a hilarious whodunnit, shop an artisan market or take in some live, pro-wrestling. Keep scrolling for some more ideas on how to spend your weekend.
If you’re looking for even more to do every day of the week, visit the CityBeat events calendar, which is free to use if you have something planned that you’d like to advertise to CityBeat readers.
Dave Ross Comedy
When: Friday, May 17 from 7-9 p.m.
Where: The Comet, Northside
What: Comedy performances by headliner Dave Ross accompanied by Karl Spaeth and Carly Ballerini.
Who: Bombs Away! Comedy
Why: Enjoy good food from The Comet and easy laughs from comedians Dave Ross, Karl Spaeth and Carly Ballerini. Photo: facebook.com/TheCometCincinnatiClue at the Aronoff
When: Friday, May 17 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m.; and Sunday, May 19 at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Where: Aronoff Center, Downtown
What: See the classic comedy tale Clue come to life on stage.
Who: Broadway Cincinnati
Why: The beloved murder mystery based on the board game “Clue” takes a comedic twist in the Broadway production showing at the Aronoff Center. Photo: Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade/clueliveonstage.comThe May Festival Photo: facebook.com/The May FestivalViolent Femmes at Riverfront Live
When: Friday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Riverfront Live, East End
What: A Milwaukee folk punk band performing in Cincinnati.
Who: Violent Femmes
Why: Enjoy live folk punk music. Photo: Ticketmaster.comTake a Tour of the American Sign Museum
$15 per person
Explore a museum featuring over 100 years of signage. This 20,000-square-foot museum has everything from pre-electric signs to beautiful art-deco neon signs to modern plastic-faced signs.
1330 Monmouth Ave., Camp Washington. Photo: Hailey BollingerOakley Beer Fest 2 is Saturday, May 18. Photo: facebook.com/oakleybeerfestCommunity Yoga
When: Saturday, May 18 from 11-11:45 a.m.
Where: Burnet Woods, Clifton
What: Relax and unwind with yoga in beautiful Burnet Woods.
Who: World Peace Yoga
Why: Bring a towel or yoga mat and enjoy a free yoga class surrounded by nature. Photo: facebook.com/worldpeaceyogahPaddle for Paws
When: Saturday, May 18 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: ACES Pickleball + Kitchen, Norwood
What: A pickleball tournament and silent auction raising money for the Save the Animals Foundation (STAF).
Who: Save the Animals Foundation
Why: Watch a pickleball tournament, meet adoptable dogs, listen to live music and participate in a silent auction to help raise money for STAF. Photo: Provided by Save the Animals FoundationOculta Latin Dance Event
When: Saturday, May 18 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: Farm Haven, Union
What: A night of light food and salsa and bachata dancing with Latin music mixed by DJ Noe.
Who: CinciMovement Event Center
Why: Enjoy a casual night of salsa dancing and light food with a live DJ, professional photographer and 360 photo booth. Photo: Provided by Emily PolanderHealth and Wellness Fair
When: Saturday, May 18 from 1-5 p.m.
Where: Peace Baptist Church, Avondale
What: Learn how to prioritize your health through fitness and nutrition demonstrations, health education screenings and guest speakers.
Who: Peace Baptist Church
Why: Participate in the third-annual outdoor Health and Wellness Fair with educational fun for the whole family. Photo: Bryan HoustonNOIR – World Goth Day Edition
When: Saturday, May 18 from 9:30 p.m. to 1:45 a.m.
Where: Southgate House Revival, Newport
What: Dance night with ‘80s alternative, new wave and classic goth music.
Who: The Pandora Society
Why: Celebrate World Goth Day a few days early with music mixed by DJ Revelator. Photo: Ticketmaster.comTNA Wrestling Presents: iMPACT LIVE
When: Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 at 5:30 p.m.
Where: MegaCorp Pavilion, Newport
What: Two nights of action-packed, high-energy, live pro wrestling.
Who: TNA Wrestling
Why: Enjoy some adrenaline-pumping live wrestling with stars like Josh Alexander, Brian Myers, KUSHIDA, Eric Young, Frankie Kazarian, Moose, Jordynne Grace and more. Both shows will be taped for the weekly iMPACT! show on AXS TV. Photo: Provided by MegaCorp PavilionArtisan Fair
When: Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: ArtsConnect, Finneytown
What: Live music and local art and food vendors all in one stop, along with craft beer and raffle prizes.
Who: ArtsConnect
Why: Support local artists, musicians and farmers in this one-stop-shop experience. Enjoy live music, beer and handcrafted raffle prizes. Photo: facebook.com/theartsconnectBender Mountain
6480 Bender Road, Delhi
Bender Mountain Loop Trail is a 2.3-mile hike past scenes of wildflowers and woods. This trail is considered moderately difficult and is great for a small challenge with beautiful scenic payoffs.
Photo: Paige Deglow Photo: Paige Deglow
