Spring has sprung in the Queen City—hopefully for real this time, although you never know with Ohio’s weather. Thankfully, Cincinnati has plenty of art, sports and live music for you to take advantage of this weekend whether you’re indoors or outdoors.
If you’re looking for even more to do on every day of the week, visit the CityBeat events calendar.
Sunday, Rhinegeist, Over-the-Rhine, noon – 6 p.m.
Art on Vine is hosting its final event of the year that isn’t on Vine Street. This past winter, the popular outdoor market moved indoors to keep their monthly event going by setting up inside Rhinegeist’s taproom. Now that spring is in full bloom, the event will return outdoors to Washington Park. Guests can expect to shop from over 80 local artists, crafters, and small businesses inside, then head upstairs to Rhinegeist’s rooftop to grab a cold craft beer and soak in the sun.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Angels
Friday – Sunday, Great American Ballpark, downtown
If you haven’t heard, the Reds are actually quite good so far this year. They’re in third place in the National League—just under the Dodgers and the Yankees—and are at the top of their division. They’re also the last team in all of baseball not to commit an error, and this is the Reds’ best start on the road since 1990. (For those of you keeping score at home, the Reds won the World Series that year.) With all that in mind, there’s no better time to head out to GABP and root, root, root for the Redlegs. If that’s not enough, there’s fireworks on Friday and free Noelvi Marte bobbleheads on Saturday.
The Runarounds: The Minivan Tour
Saturday, Bogart’s, Clifton, 7 p.m.
North Carolina-based rock band The Runarounds is stopping in Cincinnati on their latest tour. You may know the band from their “Big Time Rush”-esque series on Prime Video, which stars the band’s real members in a fictional series about a young upstart rock band and their struggles to make it big.
April 10-12, W. 4th Street, downtown
This exhibit has been so popular, it’s stayed in Cincinnati a month longer than its supposed end date. After touring several cities and entering CNN’s list of “Must-See” exhibitions, the best-known LEGO® art exhibition in the world arrives in Cincinnati. Critically acclaimed, the collection features works by artist Nathan Sawaya which are made from millions of LEGO® bricks.
Playhouse in the Park: The Piano Lesson
Saturday, Rouse Theatre, Mt. Adams, 7:30 p.m.
See one of America’s most celebrated plays this weekend in Mt. Adams. “The Piano Lesson,” the Pulitzer Prize-winning play from legendary writer August Wilson, is a gripping story of family, legacy and the choices that define us. During the Great Depression, Berniece and her brother Boy Willie clash over the fate of the family’s cherished, heirloom piano. Decorated with intricate carvings done by their enslaved ancestor, she treasures the piano’s storied history, while he sees it as the means to a more prosperous life.
Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Toledo Walleye
Saturday, Heritage Bank Center, downtown, 4 p.m.
Head downtown to watch the Cyclones continue their push for the playoffs this Saturday afternoon. If you need a little extra incentive, slices of pizza from Donatos will be $2 each all game long.
“Director’s Vision: Liberty in Motion” at Cincinnati Ballet
Friday – Saturday, Aronoff Center, downtown
This patriotic triple billing of ballet at the Aronoff was curated by Cincinnati Ballet’s Artistic Director Cervilio Miguel Amador, a Cuban immigrant, to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and the diversity of views that make our country thrive. Justin Peck’s “The Times Are Racing” draws inspiration from a variety of dance styles while matching Dan Deacon’s electronic score with youthful impulse and vigor, Claudia Schreier’s “First Impulse” is a neoclassical style rooted in contemporary ballet concepts, and George Balanchine’s “Serenade” is a milestone in the history of dance—the first original ballet that legendary choreographer George Balanchine created in America.
49 Winchester at MegaCorp Pavilion
Saturday, MegaCorp Pavilion, Newport, 7 p.m.
Alt-country band 49 Winchester heads to Newport this weekend for their latest tour. The Jack Wharff Band will open up the show.
“Fourteen Funerals” at the Ensemble Theatre
Friday – Sunday, Ensemble Theatre, Over-the-Rhine, various times
When Sienna receives a cryptic call about the untimely deaths of distant relatives in Blissfield, Indiana, she finds herself unexpectedly tasked with delivering eulogies for family members she’s never met. This play is perfect for fans of dark comedy.
“Auschwitz” at the Cincinnati Museum Center
The CMC’s latest exhibit is nearing the end of its run. Featuring more than 500 original artifacts from the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum in Poland, as well as more than 20 institutions and museums all over the world, the exhibit portrays the complex reality of the notorious camp while sharing firsthand stories from those who survived, and those who perished. See it while you still can.
