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10 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (April 19-21)

By Ashley Moor on Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 1:44 pm

Not to raise your blood pressure or anything, but there is SO much going on this weekend. Whether you're ready to hear the latest from Taylor Swift at various listening parties for her new album, The Tortured Poets Department, or you want to embrace a more, um, chill vibe at a 4/20 party, we've got you covered. Keep scrolling for our short list of great events taking place this weekend in Greater Cincinnati.

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.

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Ohio River Foundation Presents SYRCL’s The Wild & Scenic Film Festival

When: April 19 from 6-10 p.m.
Where: Woodward Theater, Over-the-Rhine
What: The festival will feature films from environmentalists all over the world.
Who: Ohio River Foundation
Why: This is an opportunity to learn more about the world's environmental challenges and triumphs.

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Photo: Brian Cross

Funny to the Core Comedy Show at Northwood Cider

When: April 19 from 7-9:30 p.m.
Where: Northwood Cider Company, Norwood
What: Come and laugh at jokes from local comedians Cy Amundson, Joe Shelby, Allison Stapp, Phil Pointer and Wayne Memmott
Who: Northwood Cider Company
Why: If the jokes don't land, at least you'll be sipping on delicious cider.

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Photo: Paul Hudson, Flickr

Alvvays at Bogart's

When: April 19 at 7 p.m.
Where: Bogart's, Corryville
What: The Canadian band brings their dream pop to Bogart's
Who: Bogart's
Why: Read CityBeat's Sound Advice feature on Alvvays to learn more about their legacy in the indie genre and beyond.

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Photo: Kevin Lush

The Tortured Poets Department listening parties

When: April 19
Where: Various locations in Cincinnati
What: Listening parties to celebrate the release of Taylor Swift's latest album, The Tortured Poets Department
Who: Multiple businesses
Why: Read CityBeat's rundown of TTPD listening parties in Greater Cincinnati to pick your game plan for the big day

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Photo by: Pixabay, Pexels

The Bookmatters Book Fair

When: April 20 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Hi-Wire Brewing, Norwood
What: A book fair
Who: Half Price Books
Why: Books and beer!

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Market Bleu | 2024 Spring Quarter Event

When: April 20 from 6-10 p.m.
Where: Contemporary Arts Center, Downtown
What: Artisan market
Who: Market Bleu and participating artists
Why: A gathering of artists at one of Cincinnati's best stops for art.

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Photo: Honey Yanibel, Unsplash

Puff Paradise with Adventure Club

When: April 20 from 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Rusconi Bar & Kitchen, Downtown
What: This 4/20 celebration promises to be an epic night of "music and good vibes."
Who: Adventure Club
Why: Despite the hazy legality of marijuana in Ohio right now, celebrate the holiday with a fun dance party.

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Photo: Ioann Mark Kuznietsov, Unsplash

Court Street Flower Market

When: April 20 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Court Street Plaza, Downtown
What: A proper flower market with vendors like Scarlet Begonia's Flower Truck, Dharps Creations, Plants by Brandie and Indigo Hippo
Who: Court Street
Why: Grab a few adorable bouquets from local vendors and find other inspiration to create your perfect yard.

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Photo: Aidan Mahoney

Old Street Saloon's 30th Anniversary Party

When: April 20 at 7 p.m.
Where: Old Street Saloon, Monroe
What: The 30th anniversary party of one of the oldest LGBTQ+ bars in Greater Cincinnati
Who: Old Street Saloon
Why: Celebrate this momentous occasion with some drag and drinks.

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Photo: Florencia Potter/Unsplash

Sunday Funday: Dog Edition

When: April 21 from 1-4 p.m.
Where: Fowling Warehouse Cincinnati, Pleasant Ridge
What: This event includes a pet vendor fair and pet trivia
Who: Local pups and their owners
Why: Chase away the Sunday Scaries with pets from some good doggies

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