Act like a kid in a candy store during CityBeat’s favorite sweet event: the third-annual Sugar Rush. Local bakeries, confectioners, chocolatiers and more will convene on the Cincinnati Ballet Center, turning it into the equivalent of Willy Wonka’s factory for a night. Guests — and a panel of expert judges — will vote for their favorite treat from among vendors including The BonBonerie, Lala’s Blissful Bites, Chocolats Latour, Buona Terra and more. The event is open to all ages.
5:30-8 p.m. Thursday. $15. Cincinnati Ballet Center, 1555 Central Parkway, Downtown, citybeat.xorbia.com/sugarrush.