Cincinnati’s got plenty to do this Easter weekend, and that’s no April Fool’s joke. We promise. (Seriously, does anyone actually like April Fool’s Day anymore in the age of social media?)
If you’re looking for even more to do on every day of the week, visit the CityBeat events calendar.
Easter Celebration at the Cincinnati Zoo
Sunday, Cincinnati Zoo, Avondale, noon – 5 p.m.
The Cincinnati Zoo is hosting an egg-citing Easter Celebration this Sunday, where animals will receive Easter-themed enrichment throughout the day, treat stations will be set up all around the park, and the Easter Bunny will be around for photo ops. While you’re there, you can also see over one million flowers at the zoo’s concurrently-running “Zoo Blooms” exhibit.
CupcakKe’s “The BakKery Tour” at the Woodward Theater
Saturday, Woodward Theater, Over-the-Rhine, 8 p.m.
Hip-hop’s raunchiest rapper stops in the Queen City to promote her latest album “The BakKery,” which was supported by singles like “Ballerina Coupe” and “One of My Bedbugs Ate My P***y.” If you can track down a ticket to the hotly-awaited, sold-out show, it’ll surely be unforgettable.
The Carnegie’s newest exhibition: “The body isn’t a battery that discharges upon death”
Friday, The Carnegie, Covington, 5 p.m.
Fans of audiovisual arts should head to Covington this weekend for The Carnegie’s newest exhibition. Titled “The body isn’t a battery that discharges upon death,” each piece is an instrument tuned to a minor key that uses monochrome, drone and repetition to ground the senses. All pieces in the exhibition have elements that allude to the past, present and future of Ohio and Kentucky. You can read more about the exhibition here.
“Praying the Steps” at Holy Cross-Immaculata
Friday, Holy Cross-Immaculata, Mt. Adams, midnight
One of Cincinnati’s oldest traditions continues this Friday in Mt. Adams. Every Good Friday, at midnight, thousands of Cincinnatians gather at the bottom of the 92 steps that lead from Riverside Drive all the way up to Holy Cross-Immaculata Parish at the top of the hill to participate in “Praying the Steps.” Get ready, as it’s a bit of a hike. You can read more about the tradition, which began in the 1850s, here at CityBeat.
Cincinnati Art Museum’s “Art on the Rise: Earth Day”
Saturday, Cincinnati Art Museum, Mt. Adams, 9-11 a.m.
Just outside the premises of the Cincinnati Art Museum at the ‘Art Climb’ outdoor area, guests can gather to meet local artist SLiNK for art making with sustainable materials, grab a bite to eat at Baby Cakes food truck, and explore community resources for sustainability.
Friday – Saturday, Heritage Bank Center, downtown, multiple showings
This production invites guests to belt out Disney’s chart-topping tunes, as their favorite stories are brought to life on and above the ice. Fans are sure to be wowed by the cutting-edge figure skating, high-flying acrobatics, unexpected stunts, thrilling special effects, eye-catching costumes and stunning set designs.
Chris D’Elia: “Go For It” Tour
Friday, Taft Theatre, downtown, 8 p.m.
Somehow, Chris D’Elia still has a career. Don’t ask us how, given the multiple sexual abuse allegations against him, but it seems that he’s still popular enough to have a nationwide tour that will make a stop in the Queen City. If that’s your thing… go for it! We promise that awful pun will be funnier than anything you hear at his show.
Easter Brunch at BB Riverboats
Sunday, BB Riverboats, Newport, various times
Join the Easter Bunny on a cruise down the Ohio River this Sunday in a celebration of the spring season. Guests can enjoy a hearty brunch or a traditional Easter dinner featuring ham and chicken.
“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.
