11 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (April 14-16)

By Katie Griffith on Thu, Apr 13, 2023 at 10:58 am

The warm weather is seemingly set to bless our weekend in Cincinnati, and that just makes everything better. Zoo Blooms is in full effect at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Monster Jam will be ripping through Heritage Bank Center and The Civic Garden Center is offering instruction on how to homestead a chicken coop.

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Zoo Blooms

All Weekend
The weather is seemingly trending toward the right season, which makes it the perfect weekend to visit the Zoo Blooms. Every year the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden adds this colorful, explosive attraction to its endless entertainment possibilities. This year is no exception, as it’s offering a view of more than 1 million flowers, shrubs and trees. The event is included with zoo admission. The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Avondale, cincinnatizoo.org.

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Be Our Guest, A Disney DJ Night at Bogart’s

9 p.m. April 14
Out of all the themed DJ nights, this one is the most enchanting. The nostalgic evening is set to trigger some of the best core memories of the VHS era all the way to today. Will it be Let It Go from Frozen or Colors of the Wind from Pocahontas? There could even be some Hannah Montana hits sewn into the night, either way it will be an unforgettable night of dancing. Tickets are $20. 9 p.m. April 14. Bogart’s. 2621 Vine St., Clifton, concerts.livenation.com.

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Monster Jam

1 & 7 p.m. April 15
1 p.m. April 16
Some of the biggest wheels and souped-up vehicles you’ve ever seen are coming together to race the dirt track inside Heritage Bank Center this weekend. Featured competitors Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, Scooby-Doo and Stone Crusher will showcase their wheelies, jumps and other stunts to win in a variety of categories. Tickets start at $15. 1 & 7 p.m. April 15 and 1 p.m. April 16. Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, The Banks, monsterjam.com.

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Aronoff Center for the Arts’ Family Series: Beauty and the Beast

Multiple showings April 15 & 16
Cincinnati Ballet Second Company presents an hour-long, narrated ballet of Beauty and the Beast this weekend. The performance features young dancers and Professional Training Division dancers from the Cincinnati Ballet Otto M. Budig Academy. There will also be children’s activities in the lobby. Tickets start at $20. Multiple showings April 15 & 16. The Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Downtown, cincinnatiarts.org.

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Baseball Pub Crawl

6:30 p.m. April 15
Calling all baseball enthusiasts and quick-witted problem solvers, Braxton Brewing Company is hosting a Baseball Pub Crawl that includes games, trivia puzzles and of course, pub crawling. The event begins at The Well in Covington and makes its way to Braxton. Meet at The Well at 6:30 on Saturday for check-in, score sheets and rules. 6:30 p.m. April 15. The Well, West 7th St, Covington, facebook.com/events.

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Sweat + Sip at Fifty West Brewing Company

9-11 a.m. April 15
There’s nothing quite like the balance of a workout followed by an alcoholic beverage to reward yourself. Fifty West Brewing Company is holding a “sweaty session” on their turf Saturday that includes a workout session and a drink ticket. Tickets are $20. 9-11 a.m. April 15. Fifty West Brewing Company, 7605 Wooster Pike, Milford, fiftywestbrew.com.

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Backyard Chicken Class

10 a.m. April 15
Eggs are expensive. What if you could learn how to care for your own personal flock of chickens, which would also be your own personal egg producers? The Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati is offering beginner classes to teach the basics of how to house small flocks of laying hens. Learn about building coops, maintaining hens and urban chicken-keeping. Admission is $15. 10 a.m. April 15. The Civic Garden Center, 2715 Reading Rd., Walnut Hills, civicgardencenter.org.

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Spring has Sprung Food Tour at Findlay Market

1-2:30 p.m. April 15
Raw oysters with a marinated salmon roe, fresh salad, goetta sandwiches, smoothies and craft tea — our mouths are watering already. Take a stroll, excite your tastebuds and immerse yourself in the history of Findlay Market all at the same time. Tickets are $35. 1-2:30 p.m. April 15. Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine, findlaymarket.org.

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The Pancakes and Booze Art Show

8 p.m. April 15
The Pancakes and Booze Art Show is a traveling, pop-up show that has visited more than 30 cities in Europe and North America. The celebration of its 10th year is complete with bottomless, free pancakes. The show was founded in 2009 in LA. According to its website, “It’s an innovative reimagining of the art show concept. A welcoming vibe for up-and-coming artists and musicians to strut their stuff in a free verse, anything goes environment.” Tickets start at $10. 8 p.m. April 15. The Thompson House, 24 3rd St.,Newport, pancakesandbooze.com.

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Burlington Antique Show

6 a.m.-3 p.m. April 16
The first Burlington Antique Show of the season is Sunday at the Boone County Fairgrounds. The show boasts a collection presented by various collectors that ranges from signs and statues to tables, tools and instruments. There’s no telling what you’ll find or learn — it’s like being a real-life American Picker. 6 a.m.-3 p.m. April 16. Boone County Fairgrounds, 5819 Idlewild Rd. Burlington, burlingtonantiqueshow.com.

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Art on Vine

12-7 p.m. April 16
Art on Vine is one of the best, original art shows local to Cincinnati. It showcases a variety of local talent and art. This weekend is the last indoor market of the season at Rhinegeist Brewery. More than 80 artists will set up their work for show and purchase this weekend at Art on Vine’s Hello Spring iteration. Admission is free. 12-7 p.m. April 16. Rhinegeist Brewery, 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, artonvinecincy.com.

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