7 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (Feb. 3-5)

It's the second month of 2023 already. Wind down with a serene nature hike or turn up and forget that dry January ever happened at Cincy Beerfest. This weekend, greater Cincinnati offers a decent mix of healthy and indulgent options.

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Cincy Beerfest at Duke Energy Convention Center

7:30 p.m. Feb. 3; Feb. 4 at 1 and 7:30 p.m.
See yah next year, dry January; you won’t be missed. February is coming in wet with winter Beerfest at the Duke Energy Convention Center. Beer shots! Don’t you just love those mini beer mugs? Throw a pinky in the air and try to identify the hops; there’s no way you can taste them all. More than 100 different beers will be available from local favorites and breweries around the nation. (Don’t forget to work in some hydration, too. You’ll thank us later). Tickets start at $50 presale and $70 day-of. Feb. 3-4. Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown, cincybeerfest.com.

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Cincinnati Hikes at Gorman Heritage Farm Interpretive Center

10 a.m. Feb. 4
“Don’t be a jerk,” is Cincy Hike’s number one rule. It’s hard to retain the capacity for being rude after a three-mile nature walk. Also, the pre-hike yoga warmup is in the Gorman Heritage Farm’s Sunflower Room; no one can be mean in a sunflower room. The social and active group, Cincinnati Hikes, has been rounding up local adventures since 2019. Join their inclusive group for nature appreciation and a healthy start to your Saturday. There will be a yoga warmup and cooldown before and after the hike, which will feature three miles of meadows, a creek and farmland. 10 a.m. Feb. 4, Gorman Heritage Farm, 10052 Reading Rd., Evendale. www.cincinnatihikes.com

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The Taylor Party at Bogart's

8 p.m. Feb. 4
Ever since ticket sales for Taylor Swift's upcoming "Eras Tour" broke Ticketmaster, it’s been impossible to ignore the pop princess and her catchy hits. Swift will be in Cincinnati in July. According to Vividseats, the cheapest ticket is currently $500. In case you’re still waiting for your bank account to materialize the funds or if you need a quick fix to hold you over until summer, Bogart's is hosting a “Taylor-made” night for Swifties. The Taylor Party is a Taylor Swift-inspired dance party that tours the country and promises a night of singing and dancing. Tickets are $25. 8 p.m. Feb. 4, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Corryville, livenation.com.

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Ebb and Flow at the Kennedy Heights Arts Center

Opening reception 6-8 p.m. Feb. 4
From the ’50s to the early ’00s, the Kennedy Heights Arts Center building was the Stanley High Funeral Home. In honor of the funeral home’s dedication and essential community service, Ebb and Flow examines the cycle of life and death through ceramic artworks. A number of local artists contributed to the juried exhibition, which coincides with The National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts in March. Ebb and Flow emphasizes complexity of life and death as well as the importance of ceramic art in funerary practices. Saturday’s opening reception in the Kennedy Gallery is free. Ebb and Flow runs through April 1. Opening reception 6-8 p.m. Feb. 4. 6546 Montgomery Road, Silverton, kennedyarts.org.

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Ludlow Flea and Craft Fair at Bircus Brewing Company

11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 5
The historical Ludlow Theatre, home of Bircus Brewing Company, is hosting a day of local artisans, vendors, vinyl, antiques, jewelry, oddities, vintage clothing and more. There’s something about a flea market down by the river that sets the scene for wholesome fun. If you haven’t experienced the hometown charm of Ludlow, Kentucky, now's your chance. And if the handmade art isn’t enticing enough, there will be pizza, beer, spirits and coffee, too. Admission is free. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 5. Bircus Brewing Co., 323 Elm St. Ludlow, Kentucky, eventbrite.com.

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Garage Brewed Moto Show at Rhinegeist Brewery

Noon-midnight Feb. 4
Rev up your engines and ride down to Rhinegeist Brewery this weekend for the eighth-annual Garage Brewed Moto Show. The show features custom, antique, collectible, restored and rare bikes from builders and collectors alike. The Garage Brewed Moto Show is hosted by the Cincinnati Cafe Racer, a group that focuses on vintage and café racer-style motorcycles. The bikes at the event are narrowed down from hundreds of submissions and have their own individual stories. Noon-midnight. Feb. 4. Rhinegeist Brewery, 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, garagebrewed.com.

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Fire & Ice Cocktail Dinner at Moerlein Lager House

5:30-10 p.m. Feb. 4
Opposites will attract at Moerlein Lager House for the Molly Wellmann fire-and-ice-themed cocktail dinner. During dinner – hosted by longtime local mixologist Molly Wellmann – patrons will enjoy three specialty cocktails in addition to a three-course fire-and-ice menu by chef Nathan Whittington. The event also will feature fire performers, ice sculptures, fire pits and an ice bar. Tickets cost $79 plus fees, and two-hour igloo sessions that sit up to 14 people are available to rent. 5:30-10 p.m. Feb. 4. Moerlein Lager House, 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown, moerleinlagerhouse.com.