11 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (April 5-7)

By Ashley Moor on Wed, Apr 3, 2024 at 10:20 am

The season of the packed social calendar is finally upon us, Cincinnati. The roster of great events taking place across Cincinnati this weekend is sure to deny you of any FOMO sadness as you flit from one exciting local event to the next. From inaugural LGBTQ+ bar crawls to new art exhibit openings and themed dance nights, there is something for everyone this weekend. Keep scrolling for our favorite weekend events.

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Great Parks' Out of This World Event

When: April 5 and 6 from 7-9:30 p.m.
Where: Woodland Mound, Withamsville
What: The whole family is invited to this event that guides participants through a tour of the solar system.
Who: Great Parks
Why: Attendees can also launch water-powered rockets, explore a gravity simulation and make s'mores.

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Photo: Mary LeBus

Planned Parenthood's Repro Power Tour Stop at the University of Cincinnati

When: April 5 from 5-8 p.m.
Where: Swift Hall at the University of Cincinnati
What: University of Cincinnati students (along with community members and faculty) are invited to learn more about reproductive rights and health in a safe space.
Who: Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio
Why: Planned Parenthood will be hosting sex trivia games and karaoke, and participants will also be able to register to vote at the event.

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Photo: Provided by Game Day Communications

Opening Reception for Jayson Musson: His History of Art at the CAC

When: April 5 from 7-9 p.m.
Where: Contemporary Arts Center, Downtown
What: The exhibit is a fun, PBS-style take on art and art history featuring a three-channel video series written, starring and co-directed by artist Jayson Musson.
Who: Contemporary Arts Center
Why: This opening reception will include a presentation by Musson and an afterparty at Alice.

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Photo: Provided by Weston Art Gallery

A New World: Ohio Women to Watch 2023 Opening Reception

When: April 5 from 6-8 p.m.
Where: Weston Art Gallery, Downtown
What: The opening reception for an exhibit that features the work of 11 Ohio-based women artists who explore "alternative ways of thinking, making, and seeing that challenge dominant systems of navigating the world," according to an event description.
Who: Weston Art Gallery
Why: This is your chance to learn more about the artistic work of your neighbors.

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Photo: Aidan Mahoney

Cincinnati Cyclones v Wings | Fan Appreciation

When: April 5 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Heritage Bank Center, Downtown
What: It's fan appreciation night, meaning that fans can enjoy $2 hotdogs, $2 soda and $2 beer.
Who: Cincinnati Cyclones
Why: The season is drawing to an end soon, so get to a game before the ice melts.

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Photo: Lou Stejskal

Club 90s Presents Justin Bieber Night at Bogart's

When: April 5 at 8:30 p.m.
Where: Bogart's, Corryville
What: Dance the night away to the biggest hits from Justin Bieber
Who: Club 90s
Why: Honestly, how many moments will you have in this lifetime to celebrate your love of the Biebs?

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Cincinnati Black Pride Healthfair

When: April 6 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where:Wordplay Cincy, Northside
What: Cincinnati Black Pride will be hosting a free health fair with testing, blood pressure checks, nutrition info and more.
Who: Cincinnati Black Pride
Why: Get a free healthcare screening in a safe space

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Photo: Raimond Klavins, Unsplash

Maker's Series: Mosaic at American Sign Museum

When: April 6 from 1-4 p.m.
Where: American Sign Museum, Camp Washington
What: Attendees will be using broken pieces of odds and ends to create beautiful mosaics inspired by (you guessed it) signs in the museum's collection.
Who: American Sign Museum
Why: The class will be led by talented local artist Kymberly Henson.

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Photo: Screenshot from instagram.com/@pins.cincy

Midwestern Lesbian's Big Gay Bar Crawl

When: April 6 from 3 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: Multiple bars in Over-the-Rhine and Pendleton
What: The first ever Big Gay Bar Crawl, organized by social media influencer Midwestern Lesbian, features drink specials, a dance party and much more across multiple bars in Over-the-Rhine and Pendleton.
Who: Midwestern Lesbian
Why: DJ Boywife will also be there, serving up some maaaaajor vibes at Alice.

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Photo: Brittany Thornton

Ludlow Flea and Craft Fair

When: April 7 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Bircus Brewing Company, Ludlow
What: A collection of talent representing all genres of art featured as a monthly market.
Who: Ludlow Flea presented by Bircus Brewing Co.
Why: Not only will there be art for sale, but also pizza and Bloody Marys.

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Photo: Hanna Balan, Unsplash

Queer Soup Night

When: April 7 from 6-9 p.m.
Where: Aquifer Tasting Room at New Riff, Newport
What: This event, benefiting the nonprofit Triiibe Foundation, includes all-you-can-eat soup from 10 different chefs, burlesque and drag shows, art from local queer artists, raffles and more.
Who: Triiibe Foundation, Lil's Kitchen and New Riff
Why: Unlimited soup for a good cause...need we say more?

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