24 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Nov. 17-19)

This weekend is going to be lit, Cincy. (And not just because recreational marijuana is soon to be legal). All the holiday light shows are live this weekend, including the PNC Festival of Lights at the Zoo. On top of that, there's live music, craft fairs, tarot readings and astronomy events. Scroll down for our weekend picks.

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Autumn Night Out

When: Nov. 17 from 6-8 p.m.
Where: The Bookery, Columbia Tusculum
What: Author meet and greets, a small business market and book event.
Who: The Bookery, authors Ellery Adams and Jessica Booth
Why: Complimentary cocktails and appetizers.

Photo: William Fitzgibbon, Unsplash

Circus Bizircus

When: Nov. 17 from 8 p.m.-12 a.m.
Where: The Transept, Over-the-Rhine What: A circus event with acts by Cincy Circus, a silent auction, live music and a light show.
Who: EmPath for Autism
Why: The event is designed to raise awareness for how someone with autism views and interacts with the world.

Photo: Provided by O.F.F. Market

Holiday OFF Market

When: Nov. 18 from 10 a .m.-4 p.m.
Where: Summit Park, Blue Ash
What: An outdoor market featuring local and regional artists.
Who: OFF Market
Why: Holiday shopping with local vendors. Plus, Summit Park is the perfect venue.

Photo: Summerfair

Summerfair Select

When: Nov. 18 from 6-8 p.m.
Where: Weston Art Gallery, Downtown
What: Opening reception of the Summerfair Select exhibit.
Who: Summerfair select artists
Why: The exhibit features 12 Cincinnati artists featured by Summerfair who received Summerfair Aid to Individual Artists Awards.

Photo: provided by Clandestine PR

In the Pines Album Release Party

When: Nov. 18 from 7-11 p.m.
Where: Woodward Theater, Over-the-Rhine
What: Live music by local musicians
Who: In the Pines, Lung and Mol Sullivan.
Why: The event is celebrating In the Pines' release of Painting by Numbers.

Photo: Rhinegeist

INKED

When: Nov. 18 from 12-9 p.m.
Where: Rhinegeist, Over-the-Rhine
What: Flash tattoos, local artists and Rhinegeist beer
Who: Tattoo shops White Whale, Black Fern, Lonesome Town, Decorated Body, Got Ink?, Mothers and Peregrine
Why: The event features limited-edition Ink merchandise, specialty beers and a pop-up bottle shop.

Photo: Season 10 Facebook

National Agent Showcase

When: Nov. 17 at 6 p.m.
Where: Madison Live!, Covington
What: Live music
Who: Season 10, Trauma Illinois, Multimagic and Rockstead
Why: Local bands play for national music agents.

Photo: Provided by RedDog Specials

Holiday Mutt Market

When: Nov. 19 from 1-4 p.m.
Where: The Summit Hotel, Madisonville
What: A holiday market for you and your pet.
Who: Red Dog
Why: A professional photographer will be on site to capture a holiday memory of you and your doggo.

Photo: Hailey Bollinger

PNC Festival of Lights

When: Nov. 17-19
Where: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Avondale
What: Annual Festival of Lights opening weekend.
Who: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
Why: It's the 40th annual Festival of Lights.

Photo: Purple People Bridge Facebook

Winter Nights and River Lights

When: Nov. 17, 18 & 19
Where: Purple People Bridge
What: Festive light display
Who: Purple People Bridge
Why: City lights and bridge lights will make for a beautiful holiday display and evening activity.