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13 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (March 24-26)

By CityBeat Staff on Thu, Mar 23, 2023 at 10:53 am

Spring is here, Cincinnati. At least that's what the calendar says. Here's to hoping the weather warms up for this weekend's outdoor activities. Exercise and reward yourself with a beer, get scared at HorrorHound, watch a TAILent show created for pups, visit Washington Park for an art fair or take a sound bath.

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HorrorHound Weekend at Sharonville Convention Center
March 24-26
Ready to have a bloody good time? HorrorHound Weekend is back. The regional convention and magazine devoted to the genre will have film screenings, panel discussions, costume contests, meet-and-greets and more. The convention will feature new and classic horror celebrities like iconic Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell, Scream actor Matthew Lillard, School Spirits actress Peyton List and many more. Weekend and Friday and Saturday day passes are sold out, but Friday day passes are still available and start at $30. March 24-26. Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd., Sharonville, horrorhoundweekend.com.

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Cincinnati Art Museum’s Art After Dark Featuring Roberto Lugo

5-9 p.m. March 24
This month’s Art After Dark series features the Cincinnati Museum’s artist in residence Robert Lugo’s High Def Archives. Lugo is a ceramicist who draws from experience and knowledge of ceramic history. Lugo creates pieces that combine classic forms and patterns with elements of hip-hop. Art After Dark includes music by DJ Omi, performances from Elementz, cash bars, food for purchase and free admission to exhibitions. 5-9 p.m. March 24. 953 Eden Park Dr., Mt. Adams, cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

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The Prince Experience at Bogart’s
8 p.m. March 24
Celebrate Prince’s legacy at Bogart’s. The venue will be hosting The Prince Experience, with Prince tribute act Gabriel Sanchez. Sanchez has been performing as the Purple One since 2002, starting as a Purple Rain production and becoming a stunning rendition of the late singer’s greatest hits. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $16. 8 p.m. March 24. Bogart’s, 2621 Vine St., Corryville, livenation.com.

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Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra performs Beethoven’s Fifth at Music Hall

11 a.m. March 24
7:30 p.m. March 25
2 p.m. March 26

Russian conductor Anna Rakitina leads works by two composers who have lived with hearing loss: Beethoven, whose hearing struggle began years before the premiere of his Fifth Symphony and British composer Richard Ayres. Cellist Sterling Elliott will lead the CSO in a night of classics. Tickets start at $15. 11 a.m. March 24; 7:30 p.m. March 25 and 2 p.m. March 26. Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, cincinnatisymphony.org.

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Greater Cincinnati Orchid Society Spring Show

10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 25
10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 26
According to Greenhouse Grower’s website, orchids are the number one potted plant in the United States. Is it because they are low maintenance? Probably. Either way they are beautiful, especially the purple-freckled, white-petal variety. Did you know you can water them by giving them ice cubes? Have all your orchid questions answered this weekend at The Greater Cincinnati Orchid Society Spring Show. Experts will be there to chat and teach. The American Orchid Society will be there to judge and award the orchid show. Tickets are $5. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 25 & 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 26. Boy Scouts of America Center, 10078 Reading Rd., Blue Ash. cincinnatiorchids.org/spring-show.

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Queen City Artisan Festival at Washington Park

12:30-4:30 p.m. March 25
Queen City Lemonade is bringing together local restaurants, vendors and artists to showcase their products in Washington Park. It will be a day to celebrate small businesses and local artists, complete with a full bar provided by The Porch at Washington Park. Admission is free. 12:30-4:30 p.m. March 25. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, qclemonade.com.

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Trans Day of Visibility at Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library
1-5 p.m. March 25
There will be a number of events marking International Transgender Day of Visibility early throughout Cincinnati, including a celebration hosted by the local chapter of the Human Rights Campaign, Equitas Health, the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library and other leading organizations. During the free event, attendees can make their own Trans Day of Visibility pin, hear from community leaders and enjoy refreshments. 1-5 p.m. March 25. Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library, 800 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine, facebook.com.

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Miley Cyrus Drag Brunch at The View at Shires' Garden
10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. March 25
Experience the best of both worlds at The View at Shires’ Garden with breakfast and a Miley Cyrus drag show. As PH Dee, Chasity Marie, Nala Jones and Eris Jolie hit the stage to perform Cyrus’s best hits, patrons can enjoy an array of brunch staples at the buffet. The buffet will open after seating begins and close at the start of the show. Guests also will have opportunities after the show to take photos with the performers. Tickets start at $30 and include entry to the show. Food and drinks must be purchased separately; the buffet is $25 per person or $15 for guests 12 and under. 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. March 25. The View at Shires’ Garden, 309 Vine St., 10th floor, Downtown, mileyattheview.eventbrite.com.

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TAILent Show at Big Ash Brewing

2-5 p.m. March 25
A talent show for dogs, finally. All leashed dogs are welcome, even if their greatest talent is cuteness. The TAILent Show is sponsored by Red Dog Pet Resort & Pugalicious Pet Treats, and proceeds go to Save the Animals Foundation. The judges are looking for dogs that showcase a trick, hidden talent, crazy/cute costume, song or dance, parent/dog look-a-like, cool back story, adorable snaggletooth or anything extraordinary about your pet. The TAILent show starts at 3:30 and a $5 donation suggested. 2-5 p.m. March 25. Big Ash Brewing, 5230 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township, bigashbrewing.com.

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Group Sound Bath Meditation

7-8:15 p.m. March 25
Who couldn’t use another alternative therapy method? This one sounds like it’s on the right side of holistic healing. Professional sound therapist Jessica Kirschner will guide participants through an hour-long healing meditation using various instruments and singing bowls. It’s an experience with a soothing sound bath to harmonize and energize the mind, body and spirit. Tickets are $25. The Rookwood Pottery Building, 1077 Celestial St., Mt. Adams.