12 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (March 22-24)

Spring is springing, Cincinnati. To celebrate this season of growth and rebirth, there are plenty of chances to enjoy some live music and artistic workshops, support small businesses and of course, drink plenty of beer and root on your favorite Cincy sports team. Whether you’re a hockey, soccer, Graeter’s or Jill Sobule fan, scroll down for our weekend picks.

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Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom Popcorn and Beer Pairing
When: March 22 from 7-8 p.m.
Where: Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom, Over-the-Rhine
What: Samuel Adams Cincinnati and Al's Delicious Popcorn team up again for a night of popcorn and beer pairings, including a flight of curated beers paired with five different popcorn flavors.
Who: Samuel Adams Cincinnati
Why: Check out more of the brewhouse afterwards on a guided tour.
Photo: Hailey Bollinger

Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom Popcorn and Beer Pairing


When: March 22 from 7-8 p.m.
Where: Samuel Adams Cincinnati Taproom, Over-the-Rhine
What: Samuel Adams Cincinnati and Al's Delicious Popcorn team up again for a night of popcorn and beer pairings, including a flight of curated beers paired with five different popcorn flavors.
Who: Samuel Adams Cincinnati
Why: Check out more of the brewhouse afterwards on a guided tour.
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Jenn White of 1A on "Truth in Journalism"
When: March 22 from 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: Memorial Hall, Over-the-Rhine
What: Join host of NPR’s morning talk show 1A, Jenn White, for the Woman's City Club’s 30th National Speaker Forum with a reception to follow.
Who: Women's City Club
Why: Go to learn more about misinformation, media literacy and artificial intelligence in the journalism industry.
Photo: Courtesy of Woman's City Club

Jenn White of 1A on "Truth in Journalism"


When: March 22 from 7-8:30 p.m.
Where: Memorial Hall, Over-the-Rhine
What: Join host of NPR’s morning talk show 1A, Jenn White, for the Woman's City Club’s 30th National Speaker Forum with a reception to follow.
Who: Women's City Club
Why: Go to learn more about misinformation, media literacy and artificial intelligence in the journalism industry.
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MoPoetry Phillips Presents: Hit the Mic Cincy's Open Mic, "Spring Forward Edition."
When: March 22 from 8-11 p.m.
Where: Oasis at Grace, College Hill
What: An open mic night welcoming spring, featuring Dayton-based spoken word artist Poetiic and live music by Mr. Selfcare
Who: Gods Grace Poet
Why: Get in touch with your inner lyricist.

MoPoetry Phillips Presents: Hit the Mic Cincy's Open Mic, "Spring Forward Edition."


When: March 22 from 8-11 p.m.
Where: Oasis at Grace, College Hill
What: An open mic night welcoming spring, featuring Dayton-based spoken word artist Poetiic and live music by Mr. Selfcare
Who: Gods Grace Poet
Why: Get in touch with your inner lyricist.
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Spring Equinox Celebration at Fibonacci Brewing Company
When: March 23 from noon-11 p.m.
Where: Fibonacci Brewing Company, College Hill
What:Celebrate spring’s arrival with food, yoga, live music and local art vendors
Who: Fibonacci Brewing Company
Why: There will be plenty of beer to go around.

Spring Equinox Celebration at Fibonacci Brewing Company


When: March 23 from noon-11 p.m.
Where: Fibonacci Brewing Company, College Hill
What:Celebrate spring’s arrival with food, yoga, live music and local art vendors
Who: Fibonacci Brewing Company
Why: There will be plenty of beer to go around.
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Games and Comic Market at Northwood Cider Company
When: March 23 from 1-5 p.m.
Where: Northwood Cider Company, Norwood
What: This local market features tabletop game and comic book vendors from around Greater Cincinnati and Southwest Ohio
Who: Northwood Cider Company
Why: Find your new favorite game your family and friends will love.
Photo: Brian Cross

Games and Comic Market at Northwood Cider Company


When: March 23 from 1-5 p.m.
Where: Northwood Cider Company, Norwood
What: This local market features tabletop game and comic book vendors from around Greater Cincinnati and Southwest Ohio
Who: Northwood Cider Company
Why: Find your new favorite game your family and friends will love.
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FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC
When: March 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: TQL Stadium, West End
What: Cincinnati and New York City’s soccer teams go head-to-head
Who: FC Cincinnati
Why: Cheer on your favorite soccer team.
Photo: John Haggard

FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC


When: March 23 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: TQL Stadium, West End
What: Cincinnati and New York City’s soccer teams go head-to-head
Who: FC Cincinnati
Why: Cheer on your favorite soccer team.
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Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Wings | Cincinnati Scoops Night
When: March 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Heritage Bank Center, Downtown
What: The Cincinnati Cyclones are teaming up with Graeter's to face off against the Kalamazoo Wings.
Who: FC Cincinnati
Why: Get free Graeter's ice cream and win a Cyclones jersey that’ll be auctioned after the game.
Photo: Bryan Houston

Cincinnati Cyclones vs. Wings | Cincinnati Scoops Night


When: March 23 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Heritage Bank Center, Downtown
What: The Cincinnati Cyclones are teaming up with Graeter's to face off against the Kalamazoo Wings.
Who: FC Cincinnati
Why: Get free Graeter's ice cream and win a Cyclones jersey that’ll be auctioned after the game.
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The Ghostlight Stage Company presents Femininity, Fiber Arts and Fashion: A Women’s History Month Workshop Series and Gallery Event
When: March 24 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: ARCO CINCY, Price Hill
What: A workshop and gallery with several local women artists leading fiber, textile and/or fashion-based workshops.
Who: The Ghostlight Stage Company
Why: Learn about how women have expressed their power with textile art throughout history while having fun with fabrics for Women’s History Month.

The Ghostlight Stage Company presents Femininity, Fiber Arts and Fashion: A Women’s History Month Workshop Series and Gallery Event


When: March 24 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: ARCO CINCY, Price Hill
What: A workshop and gallery with several local women artists leading fiber, textile and/or fashion-based workshops.
Who: The Ghostlight Stage Company
Why: Learn about how women have expressed their power with textile art throughout history while having fun with fabrics for Women’s History Month.
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Jill Sobule at Southgate House Revival
When: March 24 at 7 p.m.
Where: The Southgate House Revival, Newport
What: Watch Denver-born singer-songwriter and guitarist Jill Sobule perform some of her greatest hits live.
Who: Jill Sobule
Why: Jill Sobule sang about kissing girls long before Katy Perry wrote her own iconic song about kissing girls.
Photo: Provided by Southgate House Revival

Jill Sobule at Southgate House Revival


When: March 24 at 7 p.m.
Where: The Southgate House Revival, Newport
What: Watch Denver-born singer-songwriter and guitarist Jill Sobule perform some of her greatest hits live.
Who: Jill Sobule
Why: Jill Sobule sang about kissing girls long before Katy Perry wrote her own iconic song about kissing girls.
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Weston Works Art Challenge Exhibition
When: March 22 and 23 at 10 a.m. and March 24 at noon
Where: Weston Art Gallery, Downtown
What: It's the last weekend to visit the resulting “Weston Works Art Challenge” creations gallery exhibit, featuring the works of local creatives repurposing old Weston Works Art Gallery promotional materials.
Who: Weston Art Gallery
Why: One man’s trash is another artist’s treasure.
Photo: Provided by Weston Art Gallery

Weston Works Art Challenge Exhibition


When: March 22 and 23 at 10 a.m. and March 24 at noon
Where: Weston Art Gallery, Downtown
What: It's the last weekend to visit the resulting “Weston Works Art Challenge” creations gallery exhibit, featuring the works of local creatives repurposing old Weston Works Art Gallery promotional materials.
Who: Weston Art Gallery
Why: One man’s trash is another artist’s treasure.
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Amélie The Musical at The Carnegie
When: March 22 at 7:30 p.m. and March 23 at 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Carnegie, Covington
What: Experience the enchanting musical live inspired by the French film of the same name.
Who: The Carnegie
Why: Tout risquer pour l'amour, but make it French.
Photo: Provided by The Carnegie

Amélie The Musical at The Carnegie


When: March 22 at 7:30 p.m. and March 23 at 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Carnegie, Covington
What: Experience the enchanting musical live inspired by the French film of the same name.
Who: The Carnegie
Why: Tout risquer pour l'amour, but make it French.
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Coffeemusick | Summermusik 2024 Season Announcement
When: March 24 from 7-9 p.m.
Where: Fort Thomas Coffee, Fort Thomas
What: Live performance featuring music director Eckart Preu, piano; Sujean Kim, assistant concertmaster; and a string quartet.
Who: Summermusik
Why: Be the first to find out which artists will be joining the 10th Annual Summermusik season.
Photo: Lonnie Timmons III

Coffeemusick | Summermusik 2024 Season Announcement


When: March 24 from 7-9 p.m.
Where: Fort Thomas Coffee, Fort Thomas
What: Live performance featuring music director Eckart Preu, piano; Sujean Kim, assistant concertmaster; and a string quartet.
Who: Summermusik
Why: Be the first to find out which artists will be joining the 10th Annual Summermusik season.
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