Cincinnati, this weekend kicks off the season of love and all of the anticipation leading up to Valentine’s Day. Regardless of your relationship status, you’ll at least have your social status as “booked” this weekend. With plenty of live performances, artistic endeavors and alcohol to go around, there certainly is something to please your partner or anyone in your friend group in this lineup of festivities. Scroll down for our weekend picks.

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Sayler Park Sustains Festival at Nelson Sayler Memorial Park This riverside festival on the West Side features a full day of live music, including multi-time Cincinnati Entertainment Award winners for Best Folk and Americana Act, The Tillers; soulful folk from Rae Fisher; roots-inspired harmonies of The Montvales; traditional four-piece bluegrass outfit the Rabbit Hash String Band; and more. It’s billed as an event meant to teach “do-it- yourself sustainable practices” for daily life and engage the community. In addition to sustainability workshops and music, there will be food trucks, vendors and craft beer on hand. 12-10 p.m. June 10. Free. Nelson Sayler Memorial Park, 6600 Gracely Drive, Sayler Park. facebook.com. Photo: Katrina Flynn
Queen City Skate Clash When: Sept. 23, 7-10 p.m. Where: Sawyer Point Roller Rink, Downtown What: Skating competition and performances. Who: Skate Downtown Cincy, @SmittyonSkates, @CrissyBRollin with DJ Zane Dixon Why: See who will become this year’s Queen City Skate Clash Champion, and maybe do a little skating yourself. Free skate rentals with a photo I.D. Photo: Jana Bemol, Unsplash
School of Rock Cincinnati 5th Anniversary Party and Fundraiser for School of Rock Cincinnati Area Foundation When: Feb. 3 at 3 p.m. Where: The Southgate House Revival, Newport What: Join School of Rock Cincinnati’s five-year anniversary celebration, with proceeds benefiting the School of Rock Cincinnati Area Foundation. Who: School of Rock Cincinnati Why: Organizers say it’s going to rock. Photo: Ana Grave, 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
Galentine’s Day Paint-N-Sip When: Feb. 3 from 7-10 p.m. Where: Epic Event Gallery, Over-the-Rhine What: Enjoy a night of painting, poetry, drinks, light appetizers and music by DJ Steve Nice. Who: Epic Event Gallery Why: Consider your Galentine’s girls night officially planned. Photo: Laura Ockel, Unsplash
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The Taylor Party: The TS Dance Party When: Feb. 3 at 9 p.m. Where: Bogart’s, Corryville What: A Taylor Swift dance party. Who: Bogart’s Why: Are you ready for it? Photo: Kevin Lush
CCJO Jazz@First | Mardi Gras Party featuring Queen City Vintage Vibe When: Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. Where: First Unitarian Church of Cincinnati, Avondale What: Live music from Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra (CCJO) for a Mardi Gras celebration, including wine and charcuterie provided throughout the performances. Who: Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra Why: The perfect prelude to Fat Tuesday festivities. Photo: Hush Naidoo Jade Photography, Unsplash
Fib Farm Class: A Guide to Local Plant Propagation When: Feb. 4 at 3 p.m. Where: Fibonacci Brewing Company, College Hill What: A gardening class on edible plant propagation led and instructed by Kate Cook, head of Seasonal Retail Garden and Horticulture at Growing Trade Pet and Plant in Northside. Who: Fibonacci Brewing Company Why: Escape the dreary weather and surround yourself with some greenery. Photo: Markus Spiske, Unsplash
HELLO, DOLLY! at The Carnegie When: Feb. 2 and Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Where: The Carnegie, Covington What: The opening weekend of The Carnegie’s rendition of HELLO, DOLLY! Who: The Carnegie Why: Hello, Cincy! Photo: Provided by The Carnegie
West Chester Farmers Market 9363 Centre Pointe Dr., West Chester Township Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through October The West Chester Farmers Market features over 20 vendors selling items like baked goods, homemade soap, kombucha and crocheted merchandise. Visitors can also enjoy entertainment and fun activities for the family. Photo: facebook.com/WestChesterMarket
Byproduct Studios: Perceptions of a Material’s Purpose When: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Feb. 2 and 3 and noon-5 p.m. on Feb. 4 Where: Weston Art Gallery, Downtown What: Local artists Molly Jo Burke and Nathan Gorgen’s gallery exhibit opening day. Who: Byproduct Studios Why: A whimsical and creative take on the excess stuff we throw away. Photo: Weston Art Gallery
Cincy Winter Beerfest 2024 When: Feb. 2 from 6:30 p.m.-11 p.m. and Feb. 3 from noon-4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.-11 p.m. Where: Duke Energy Convention Center, Downtown What: An event with light bites, soft drinks and plenty of beer to sample. Who: Beerfest Why: For the beer connoisseurs. Photo: Facebook.com/CincyBeerfest
Cincinnati Parks’ Winter Naturalist 101 Series When: Feb. 2 from 1-3 p.m. Where: California Woods Nature Preserve, California What: Part nature hike, part guided tour and exploration of the California Woods Nature Preserve. Who: Cincinnati Parks Why: Nurture your inner nature-lover. Photo: facebook.com/CincyParks
Miami Whitewater Forest 9001 Mt. Hope Road, Harrison Who says Cincinnati has to revolve around the Ohio River? Canoe, kayak and fish on the Miami Whitewater Forest Park. The harbor overlooks the 85-acre lake where you can rent rowboats, motor boats, hydrobikes, kayaks and canoes, paddleboards and bikes. Photo via Facebook.com/GreatParksHC Photo: facebook.com/GreatParksHC

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