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12 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (March 10-12)

By CityBeat Staff

Cincinnati is celebrating Women's History Month this weekend, among other events like the annual Cincinnati International Wine Festival. Everything from poetry slams to Cyclones games and how to groom your garden to host butterflies are happening all around town.

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The Cincinnati International Wine Festival

7 p.m., March 10 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. March 11
This year’s Cincinnati International Wine Festival will have more than 700 different wines for sampling, need we say more? This charitable event has donated $6+ million to charities since 1991, according to its website. The wine fest includes different ways to enjoy, including a five-course meal paired with wine, charity auction and luncheon or grand tastings. Reserve a tasting on March 10 and 11. Tickets start at $45. March 10 and 11. Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown, winefestival.com.

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Cincinnati St. Patrick’s Parade

Noon March 11
According to Ohio.org, more than 14 percent of the state can claim Irish heritage. The Cincinnati St. Patrick’s Parade, produced by The Cincinnati St. Patrick’s Parade Committee, will march in its 55th year Saturday. Don’t forget to wear green (holding a green beer doesn’t count). The parade begins at noon at Mehring Way & Central Avenue, heads east and ends at The Banks. Noon March 11. The parade begins at Mehring Way and Central Avenue, cincystpatsparade.com.

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Winter Weekends in Burnet Woods

1-2 p.m. March 11
This weekend at Burnet Woods, the second installment of its pollinator series will teach visitors all about butterflies and the best way to host them. Since spring is near, find out what plants you can add to your garden to invite and foster one of the most beautiful and beneficial insects. 1-2 p.m. March 11. Burnet Woods, 3251 Brookline Ave., Clifton, cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks.

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Rock ‘n Revival for A Cure

3 p.m. March 11
The seventh annual Rock ‘n Revival is taking over the Sanctuary, Lounge and Revival Room at the Southgate House Revival on Saturday. More than 20 bands are playing in one night to benefit the John Forsthoefel for Glioblastoma Research Fund. Bands include The Grove, See You in the Funnies, Jim Trace and the Makers, Green Light Morning and Junior Citizens. Tickets are $20 in advance, $30 at the door. 3 p.m. March 11. The Southgate House Revival, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport, southgatehouse.com.

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MUSE: Women's History Month Movie Event documentary screening and choir performance

10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. March 11
Muse Cincinnati is a social justice women’s choir advocating for peace and social justice through song. Muse presents a Women’s History Month event at the Esquire: a day of singing, a documentary screening and Ohio women sharing stories of triumph. The documentary, APART, is an intimate portrait of three Ohio women incarcerated on drug-related charges who are navigating how to parent children from behind bars and in life after release. Doors open at 10:30 am at the Esquire Theatre. $5 from each ticket will be donated to Ohio Justice & Policy Center (ohiojpc.org). Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 the day of. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. March 11. The Esquire Theatre, 320 Ludlow Ave., Clifton, eventbrite.com.

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Flight 88 Presents: Music by Women Throughout History

4 p.m. March 12
Flight 88 is a music series founded by Ariadne Antipa and Radio Artifact that presents performances at Urban Artifact. This month, the series celebrates Women’s History with music by all-female composers. Local musicians include pianist Helena Kim, vocal ensemble Heri et Hodie, the Rhineburg Brass and violinist Kaycee Galano, Sofia Gubaidulina, Hildegard von Bingen, Dani Howard and more. Pre-sale tickets are $15, $20 at the door, VIP tickets are $25. 4 p.m. March 12. The Reliquary at Urban Artifact, 1660 Blue Rock St., Northside, cincyticket.com.

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DuWaup’s Cincinnati Poetry Slam Season Six Kickoff

5-9:30 p.m. March 11
Kimberly “DuWaup” Bolden, an award-winning poet, organizes and hosts this yearly introductory event. This annual slam poetry event will feature 16 poets competing in a three-round battle. There are $700 worth of cash prizes up for grabs at the event. The non-profit community arts center Artsville is hosting poets, vendors and artists including DJ Queen Celine and special poetry performances. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. 5-9:30 p.m. March 11. Artsville, 5021 Whetsel Ave., Madisonville, cincinnatipoetryslam.com.

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Opening Reception of Kentucky Craft Luminaries: Sharing the Stories

1-4 p.m. March 11
Exhibiting artists featured in Sharing the Stories are a sample of nearly 100 individuals interviewed over the last 15 years as part of the Kentucky Craft History and Education Association’s oral history project. The exhibit comprises stories and work including basketry, furniture, weaving, pottery, glass, quilting, wooden folk art and stringed instruments. This ongoing exhibit’s purpose is to document Kentucky’s rich craft history and make it accessible to the public. At the reception, guests can meet artists and listen to artist’s talks. Sharing the Stories runs through May 14. 1-4 p.m. March 11. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Rd., Covington. kchea.org/sharingthestoriesexhibit.

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FC Cincinnati vs. Seattle Sounders FC at TQL Stadium

4:30 p.m. party
7:30 p.m. match
The MLS season has just begun, and FC Cincinnati already is showing that its great 2022 season wasn’t a fluke. After two games, the orange and blue have one win (on opening day!) and one draw with four points. The team will welcome the Seattle Sounders, leaders of the Western Conference, to TQL Stadium on Saturday, but first, FC Cincinnati fans can celebrate with a free event at Washington Park, which will feature live music from What She Said, food trucks, inflatables, face painting, appearances from former players and more. 7:30 p.m. March 11. TQL Stadium, 1501 Central Pkwy, West End, fccincinnati.com.

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Tootsie at the Aronoff Center for the Arts

March 10-12
Tony Award-winning musical comedy Tootsie is coming to town. Based on the 1982 film of the same name, the Broadway production follows Michael Dorsey, an actor who dresses up as a woman in hopes of finding success after struggling to get work. The play will feature a score by Tony Award-winning musician David Yazbek and a book by playwright Robert Horn. The show runs in Cincinnati through March 19, and a variety of tickets are available starting at $35. March 10-12. Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Downtown, cincinnatiarts.org.