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10 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (April 26-28)

By Ashley Moor on Wed, Apr 24, 2024 at 9:36 am

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Black-n-Bluegrass Roller Derby 2024 Season Opener

When: April 27 from 7-9 p.m.
Where: Hits Indoor Baseball and Sportsplex, Covington
What: The NKY roller girls' season opener against Roller Derby of Central Kentucky
Who: Black-n-Bluegrass Roller Girls
Why: It's the first match of the season.

No matter what sort of revelry you're looking to get into this weekend, Greater Cincinnati has a variety of fun calling your name. From learning more about local environmental issues to dancing the night away at a silent disco, there's something for everyone. Here are the Greater Cincinnati events on our radar this weekend.

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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Guided by Voices at Madison Theater

When: April 26 at 8 p.m.
Where: Madison Theater, Covington
What: Dayton band Guided by Voices performs at Madison Theater
Who: Guided by Voices
Why: Read CityBeat's story to learn more about the local legends.

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Vintage Club with Adventure Club at Rad OTR

When: April 26 from 8-11 p.m.
Where: Rad OTR, Over-the-Rhine
What: Groove to the beat while you shop for some vintage threads
Who: Adventure Club
Why: Who doesn't like a soundtrack to their shopping escapades?

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Art Academy of Cincinnati's Red Door Project Show

When: April 26 from 6-9 p.m.
Where: Art Academy of Cincinnati’s SITE1212, Over-the-Rhine
What: Celebrate 10 years of the Red Door Project, an initiative that has provided crucial support to Greater Cincinnati artists. The program will officially become an ArtWorks program this year.
Who: The Red Door Project founder, Barbara Hauser, Art Academy of Cincinnati, and ArtWorks
Why: The event features a cash bar, light bites and works of art available for purchase.

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Asian Food Fest

When: April 27 from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and April 28 from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Court Street Plaza, Downtown
What: Indulge in Asian food from local eateries like Christine's Casual Dining, Qlicious, KungFood Chu's AmerAsia and more
Who: Asianati
Why: A one-stop shop for all of your favorite Asian food in the city.

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Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Festival

When: April 27 from noon-5 p.m.
Where: Summit Park, Blue Ash
What: A local festival with educational activities surrounding the environment and climate change, along with music, vendors, food and more
Who: Greater Cincinnati Earth Day Festival
Why: Time is running out to take action for mother Earth.

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Buy Nothing Swap at Clifton Recreation Center

When: April 27 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Clifton Recreation Center, Clifton
What: Bring what you can and take what you like — all for free
Who: Clifton Recreation Center
Why: Help the environment and make your wallet happy.

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Urban Artifact's 9th Birthday Party

When: April 27 from noon-midnight
Where: Urban Artifact, Northside
What: Celebrate Urban Artifact's birthday with music, special releases and limited birthday merch
Who: Urban Artifact
Why: There will also be a special release featuring retired favorites.

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Cincy Silent Disco: Kim L, John Chapel, Sexbox

When: April 27 from 8:30 p.m.
Where: Madison Theater, Covington
What: A silent disco featuring DJs Kim L, John Chapel and Sexbox
Who: Cincy Silent Disco
Why: Dance the night away.

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Community Kitchen and Cookbook Swap

When: April 28 from 3-5 p.m.
Where: Fibonacci Brewing Company, College Hill
What: Swap out your old kitchen utensils, tools, small appliances and cookbooks for something that is new and shiny to you at this kitchen-themed swap event.
Who: Fibonacci Brewing Company
Why: A cheap way to spruce up your kitchen.

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