This weekend is going to be lit, Cincy. (And not just because recreational marijuana is soon to be legal). All the holiday light shows are live this weekend, including the PNC Festival of Lights at the Zoo. On top of that, there’s live music, craft fairs, tarot readings and astronomy events. Scroll down for our weekend picks.

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No. 4 Best Bookstore: The Friends of the Public Library Warehouse 8456 Vine Street, Hartwell Photo: facebook.com/cincylibraryfriends
Circus Bizircus When: Nov. 17 from 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Where: The Transept, Over-the-Rhine What: A circus event with acts by Cincy Circus, a silent auction, live music and a light show. Who: EmPath for Autism Why: The event is designed to raise awareness for how someone with autism views and interacts with the world. Photo: William Fitzgibbon, Unsplash
O.F.F. Market 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 13 Each month, the O.F.F. Market brings together local small businesses, artisans, farmers and more to provide a different kind of shopping experience that puts community first. You’ll also find fun for the whole family beyond shopping thanks to Summit Park’s playgrounds, trails, restaurants, nature and splash scapes and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 13. Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash, www.facebook.com/theoffmarket. Photo: Provided by O.F.F. Market
Summerfair Select When: Nov. 18 from 6-8 p.m. Where: Weston Art Gallery, Downtown What: Opening reception of the Summerfair Select exhibit. Who: Summerfair select artists Why: The exhibit features 12 Cincinnati artists featured by Summerfair who received Summerfair Aid to Individual Artists Awards. Photo: Summerfair
In the Pines Album Release Party When: Nov. 18 from 7-11 p.m. Where: Woodward Theater, Over-the-Rhine What: Live music by local musicians Who: In the Pines, Lung and Mol Sullivan. Why: The event is celebrating In the Pines’ release of Painting by Numbers. Photo: provided by Clandestine PR
6. Rhinegeist 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine “Great atmosphere, great beer! Free parking lot across the street from the brewery. Kid-family friendly with games, cornhole, ping pong, etc.” — Morgan F. Photo: Rhinegeist
National Agent Showcase When: Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. Where: Madison Live!, Covington What: Live music Who: Season 10, Trauma Illinois, Multimagic and Rockstead Why: Local bands play for national music agents. Photo: Season 10 Facebook
Holiday Mutt Market When: Nov. 19 from 1-4 p.m. Where: The Summit Hotel, Madisonville What: A holiday market for you and your pet. Who: Red Dog Why: A professional photographer will be on site to capture a holiday memory of you and your doggo. Photo: Provided by RedDog Specials
PNC Festival of Lights When: Nov. 17-19 Where: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Avondale What: Annual Festival of Lights opening weekend. Who: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden Why: It’s the 40th annual Festival of Lights. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Winter Nights and River Lights When: Nov. 17, 18 & 19 Where: Purple People Bridge What: Festive light display Who: Purple People Bridge Why: City lights and bridge lights will make for a beautiful holiday display and evening activity. Photo: Purple People Bridge Facebook
Star Party and Tarot Card Reading When: Nov. 19 from 5-9 p.m. Where: MadTree Taproom, Oakley What: A night of stargazing, astronomy talks and tarot readings. Who: Astronomer Dean Regas, tarot card reader Moira Reed and MadTree Brewing Why: There will be four giant telescopes on site for stargazing. Photo: Petr Sidorov via Unsplash
Fireworks Party + Drag Brunch Sept. 2 & 3 Newport’s 16 Lots is hosting Newport on the Levee’s first-ever Pride event in conjunction with Riverfest activities this weekend. The brewery’s Labor Day weekend party kicks off Saturday with a drag brunch at 10 a.m. with 16 Lot’s brunch fare, mimosas and Bloody Mary bar. The fun continues Sunday at 4 p.m., with a Riverfest fireworks watch party on the brewery’s deck. Tickets for the watch party include all-you-can-eat food, discounted parking and live music. Sept. 2 and 3. 16 Lots Southern Outpost, 1 Levee Way, Newport, 16lots.com. Photo: facebook.com/16 Lots Southern Outpost
Real Talk Queer Poetry Reading at Roebling Books and Coffee When: Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. Where: Roebling Books and Coffee, Newport What: Poetry reading Who: Local poets Why: “An introspective look at poetry through queer eyes.” Photo: Katie Griffith
The Solar System’s Time Capsules: Unlocking the Secrets of Asteroids & Comets When: Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. Where: Thomas More University Observatory, Erlanger What: An exploration of recent missions to discover how scientists study the formation of our solar system. Who: Thomas More University Observatory Why: Cosmic leftovers. Photo: Jeremy Thomas, Unsplash
Cincinnati DJ Awards When: Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. Where: Tin Roof, The Banks What: Award ceremony for Cincinnati DJs. Who: Casual Socialite Why: There will, at the very least, be good music. Photo: Tin Roof Facebook
Pictures with The Grinch When: Nov. 18 from 12-3 p.m. Where: CinCity Harley-Davidson, Norwood What: Food and toy drive with photo opportunities. Who: CinCity Harley-Davidson and The Grinch Why: So your heart can grow a few sizes this season. Photo: Geoffery Moffett, Unsplash
Butterball When: Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. Where: The Redmoor, Mount Lookout What: Live music Who: The Almond Butter Band and The Redmoor Live Music Why: The 3rd annual Butterball will feature Allman Brothers’ classic covers live. Photo: Wayne Litmer via Facebook
Regal Rhythms Poetry Presents: Beth Warren AKA Black Widow’s Book Release Party When: Nov. 17 from 7-10 p.m. Where: Oasis at Grace, College Hill What: Book release and poetry reading Who: Regal Rhythms Poetry Presents: Book Release Party Hosted by God’s Grace Poet, featuring DJ October and poets Sol and Cleocrt Why: An evening of poetry and camaraderie. Photo: Trust Tru Katsande, Unsplash
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Zoo Blooms Photo: Lisa Hubbard via The Cincinnati Zoo
Straight Street Hill Climb When: Nov. 19 at 9 a.m. Where: Straight Street, Clifton What: Run, bike or walk up the infamous Straight Street hill. Who: Straight Street Hill Climb Why: To get to the top. Photo: Miguel A Amutio via Unsplash
Mustard Seed Market When: Nov. 17, 18 & 19 Where: Clermont County Fairgrounds, Owensville What: Holiday market Who: Rustic Grains and participating vendors Why: “Shop small and give to all.” Photo: Mustard Seed Market Facebook
Light Up the Levee When: Nov. 18 from 3-7 p.m. Where: Newport on the Levee, Newport What: A holiday celebration featuring a toy drive, live music, food and drinks and a tree lighting. Who: Presented by Cincinnati Children’s Why: Santa will be there. Photo: Newport on the Levee Facebook
Books by The Banks Festival When: Nov. 18 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Duke Energy Convention Center, Downtown What: Book signing and promotion event featuring local, national and regional authors. Who: Books by the Banks Why: Writing panels, contests and opportunities to meet writers. Photo: Tom Hermans via Unsplash
Avant-Garde Arts and Crafts Show When: Nov. 19 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: RSVP Event Center, Loveland What: Arts and crafts show. Who: Avant Garde Arts and Crafts Show Why: A portion of proceeds benefit local nonprofit My Nose Turns Red Youth Circus. Photo: Provided by Great Parks

Katie Griffith is CityBeat’s arts and culture reporter. She proudly hails from the West Side of Cincinnati and studied journalism at the University of Cincinnati. After freelancing for CityBeat for many...