Events, music, things to do in Cincinnati this week: March 13-19

Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati Enquirer
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Monday, March 13

ART: Vernacular Outgrowth, Present Touch, Cooking & Clay Collaboration, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center, 620 Greenup St., Covington. Three exhibitions showcasing local, national and international artists working in the field of ceramics. Part of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts conference. Runs March 13-18. Bakerhunt.org.

MUSIC: Jxdn, 6:30 p.m. doors, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. With Beauty School Dropout. bogarts.com.

See JXDN at Bogart's Monday night.
See JXDN at Bogart's Monday night.

Tuesday, March 14

BOOK SIGNING: Rick Pender: “Oldest Cincinnati,” 6:30 p.m., Reading Branch Library, 8740 Reading Road, Reading. Free.

COMEDY: Bites & Bits: Chris Weir, 6-9:30 p.m., On the Rhine Eatery, 100 E. Court St., Downtown. Enjoy 5-course meal and comedy show. $40. Ontherhineeatery.com.

MUSIC: Pavel Haas Quartet, 7:30 p.m., Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. $40. memorialhallotr.com.

The Pavel Haas Quartet performs Tuesday at Memorial Hall.
The Pavel Haas Quartet performs Tuesday at Memorial Hall.

RECREATION: Pi Day Pie-Eating Contest, 6-8 p.m., Fibonacci Brewing Co., 1445 Compton Road, Mount Healthy. Facebook.com.

STORYTELLING: Clay Stories, 7 p.m., The Brew House, 1047 E. McMillan St., Walnut Hills. This live storytelling event features true stories from three studio members of Core Clay in Cincinnati. Free.

THEATER: Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative: Synapse, 7:30 p.m., Aronoff Center, Fifth Third Bank Theater, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. $10. Cincinnatiarts.org.

Wednesday, March 15

COMEDY: Antonio Sanint, 7:30 p.m., Go Bananas Comedy Club, 8410 Market Place Lane, Montgomery. One night only. gobananascomedy.com.

CONFERENCE: National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts 57th Annual Conference, Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown. Runs March 15-18. Nceca.net.

FOOD: Gluten Free Dining Experience, Wednesday-Thursday, Via Vite, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Viaviterestaurant.com.

MUSIC: The Dollyrots and The Von Tramps: The Hey Girl 2023 Tour, 8 p.m., Southgate House Revival, Sanctuary, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. $20, $15 advance. southgatehouse.com.

Thursday, March 16

ART: Here and There: Navigating the Cultural In-Between, 5-7 p.m., Northern Kentucky University Art Galleries, 312 Fine Arts Center, Nunn Drive, Highland Heights. Opening reception of works from Korean ceramics artists as part of NCECA conference. Free.

ART: Counter Current, 5-9 p.m., Wave Pool Gallery, 2940 Colerain Ave., Camp Washington. Small group show features works of three radical ceramic artists. Runs March 16-April 22. Free. Wavepoolgallery.org.

ART: Everyday’s a New Day, 5-9 p.m., Wave Pool Gallery, 2940 Colerain Ave., Camp Washington. Group exhibition meant to bring reprieve to audience. Runs March 16-April 8. Free. Wavepoolgallery.org.

Wave Pool opens two new exhibitions for NCECA's annual conference, Current. Pictured: Future Retrieval, "Passages, Floral" (stoneware, 2022); New Room (hand cut paper, 2023).
Wave Pool opens two new exhibitions for NCECA's annual conference, Current. Pictured: Future Retrieval, "Passages, Floral" (stoneware, 2022); New Room (hand cut paper, 2023).

COMEDY: Clash of the Comics, 7:30 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. $5. liberty.funnybone.com.

COMEDY: Eddie Ifft, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Go Bananas Comedy Club, 8410 Market Place Lane, Montgomery. Runs March 16-19. $10-$15. gobananascomedy.com.

FESTIVAL: Industrial Strength Bluegrass Festival, Thursday-Saturday, Roberts Convention Center, Wilmington. Runs March 16-18. Industrialstrengthbluegrass.com.

MUSIC: Kenny Wayne Shepherd, 8 p.m., Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. $35.50-$45.50. tafttheatre.org.

THEATER: A Chorus Line, Rouse Theatre at Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mount Adams Circle, Mount Adams. Celebrate the grand opening of the new theater with this Tony Award-winning musical. Runs March 16-April 16. cincyplay.com.

THEATER: Kiss Me Kate, Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., West Price Hill. Runs March 16-April 8. 513-241-6550. cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

THEATER: The Taming of the Shrew, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, 1195 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs March 3-25. cincyshakes.com.

Friday, March 17

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ART: Roberto Lugo: Hi Def Archives, 11 a.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Runs March 17-Sept. 24. Cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

For two weeks, Roberto Lugo will work in residency at the Cincinnati Art Museum, creating ceramics in a gallery adjacent to his finished pieces.
For two weeks, Roberto Lugo will work in residency at the Cincinnati Art Museum, creating ceramics in a gallery adjacent to his finished pieces.

ART: Roberto Lugo in Residence, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday-March 24, Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Artist will work in residency at the museum, creating ceramics in a gallery adjacent to the display of his finished works. Cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

ART: NCECA Annual: I Contain Multitudes, 6-9 p.m., Weston Art Gallery, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. Opening reception. Group exhibition of ceramic artists from across the United States. Runs March 14-May 7. Free. Cincinnatiarts.org.

ART: Clay Holds Water, Water Holds Memory, 5-8 p.m., Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown. Part of NCECA Annual. Group exhibition of works by Black women and Black non-binary artists working in clay. Runs March 15-18. Free. Cincycac.org.

ART: Art in Bloom at The Barn, 6-8 p.m., The Barn, 6980 Cambridge Ave., Mariemont. Paintings paired with floral arrangements by the Mariemont and Terrace Park Garden Clubs. Runs March 17-19.

ART: Innovation and Passion: Kirk Mangus and Eva Kwong, 5-10 p.m., Carl Solway Gallery, 424 Findlay St., West End. Part of the NCECA conference. Gallery also hosts concurrent exhibitions featuring emerging ceramicists throughout building. Runs March 17-April 21. Free. Solwaygallery.com.

Catch comedian Corey Holcomb at Funny Bone Comedy Club March 17-18.
Catch comedian Corey Holcomb at Funny Bone Comedy Club March 17-18.

COMEDY: Corey Holcomb, Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. Runs March 17-18. liberty.funnybone.com.

COMEDY: Paula Poundstone, 8 p.m., Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. $38.50-$48.50. tafttheatre.org.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY: St. Patrick’s Day Dinner, 7 p.m., Newport Syndicate, 18 E. Fifth St., Newport. Features 3-course dinner and 3 tastings of Jameson Irish whiskey, plus signature cocktail. $60. 859-491-8000; newportsyndicate.com.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY: Kegs & Eggs, 7 a.m., Molly Malone's Irish Pub, 112 E. Fourth St., Covington. Free souvenir T-shirt to first 100 guests. Live Irish music all day on two stages, Irish dancers, bagpipers, green beer and more. mollymalonesirishpub.com.

ST. PATRICK'S DAY: Luck of the Levee, 3 p.m., Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport. Wear green for this shamrockin' evening of fun. newportonthelevee.com/luck-of-the-levee.

MUSEUM: Terence Hammonds: Universal Magnetic, 5-8 p.m., Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Downtown. Solo show of Cincinnati-based artist featuring collages and ceramic works that memorialize Black figures in United States history. Free. Taftmuseum.org.

MUSIC: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra: The Mermaid, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. cincinnatisymphony.org.

MUSIC: Vanessa Carlton, 8:30 p.m., Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. $30-$45. ludlowgaragecincinnati.com.

MUSIC: Huntertones and Doc Robinson, 8 p.m., Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. $20, $17 advance. cincyticket.com.

SPORTS: Cyclones vs Heartlanders, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Downtown. St. Patrick's Day Friday, Bobblehead Toothbrush Holder giveaway Saturday. cycloneshockey.com.

THEATER: Every Brilliant Thing, Falcon Theatre, 636 Monmouth St., Newport. Runs March 17-April 1. $28, $15 students with valid ID. Falcontheater.net.

THEATER: Wee Bit O’ Murder: A Derry Girls Murder Mystery Dinner, 7 p.m., The Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Ave., Mount Lookout. Join your favorite lasses for some fun 90s throwbacks and a wee bit o’ murder. Can you help solve the crime? $55. Eventbrite.com.

THEATER: High School Musical on Stage, 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown. $15. Sorgoperahouse.org/tickets.

Saturday, March 18

ART: Dynamics of Flow, 5-8 p.m., The Carnegie, 1028 Scott St., Covington. In conjunction with the NCECA conference, this group exhibit features works by Betty Woodman, Kyp Malone from the band TV on the Radio, Rashawn Griffin and more. Exhibit runs through Aug. 18. Thecarnegie.com.

BOOKS: Fred Hellmann: “Never Give Up: A Vietnam Veteran’s Memoir,” 10:30 a.m., Kenton County Public Library, 502 Scott St., Covington. Book signing. Cincybooks.com.

BOOKS: J.S. Bailey: “Upon a Waking Dream,” noon-4 p.m., Cincy Book Rack, 8315 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township. Cincinnati-based author discusses and signs new book of short stories.

CHARITY: Amazing Charity Race: Leprechaun Chase, 8:30 a.m., Nisbet Park, 126 Karl Brown Way, Loveland. Teams of two use map to find the leprechauns and pot of gold, then solve riddle at the finish of this 5K race. Enjoy Irish breakfast afterward. Benefits Loveland Legacy Foundation. Lovinlifeloveland.com.

CHARITY: TAILent Show, 2-5 p.m., Big Ash Brewing, 5230 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township. Bring puppers and show off its hidden talents to celebrity judges. Purchase Tail Ale Doggie Beer with proceeds benefiting Save the Animals Foundation. $5. Reddogpetresort.com.

COMEDY: Bombs Away Comedy: Scott Eason, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m., The Comet, 4579 Hamilton Ave., Northside. $10. bombsawaycomedy.com.

DANCE: Voices of Freedom: The Quest for Freedom Throughout the Diaspora, 7:30 p.m., Kennedy Heights Art Center, Lindner Annex, 6620 Montgomery Road, Kennedy Heights. Free, reservations required. Limited tickets remain. 513-631-4278; kennedyarts.org.

FAMILY: Unicorn World, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown. Runs March 18-19. $30, free ages 2-under. Theunicornworld.com.

FILM: Around the World Animated Film Festival: "Tales of the Night," 10 a.m., Artsville, 5021 Whetzel Ave., Madisonville. Hosted by Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati, this festival features animated films from around the world. Art educator and artist David Laug hosts discussion following each film. Ages 8-up. Free pizza and soft drinks. Free. Artatthebarn.org/around-the-world-animated-film-festival.

LECTURE: The Healing Power of Trees: a Global Perspective, 1 p.m., Lloyd Library and Museum, 917 Plum St., West End. Dr. Rama Kasturi discussed why trees are the best healthcare for us and the planet. Free, registration required. Eventbrite.com.

MUSEUMS: Bricktionary: The Ultimate Lego A-Z, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. Timed entry: $11.50-$22.50 general; VIP enter any time: $16.50-$27.50. cincymuseum.org.

MUSIC: Unforgettable: The Golden Age of the Great American Songbook, 7:30 p.m., Liberty Exhibition Hall, 3938 Spring Grove Ave., Northside. Hosted by Cincinnati Song Initiative and Queen City Cabaret. Features songs from the 1930s-1960s. $38.77. cincinnatisonginitiative.org.

MUSIC: NRBQ, 8:30 p.m., Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. $25-$45. ludlowgaragecincinnati.com.

MUSIC: Benefit for Homeward Bound Shelter, 7:30 p.m., Madison Live, 730 Madison Ave., Covington. With Brian Martin, Marz Hall, Brandon Miglorisi. $10. madisontheater.com.

SHOPPING: Sacred Journey Market, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Holiday Inn Eastgate, 4501 Eastgate Blvd., Union Township. Tarot, astrology, reiki, healing, crystals, candles, gifts and more. $15 both days, $10 single day. Free ages 12-under. Sacredjourneymarket.com.

THEATER: Morning Sun, 2 p.m., Ensemble Theatre, 1127 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine. Relaxed (aka sensory-friendly) performance. ensemblecincinnati.org.

THEATER: Vaudeville Nights, 7 p.m., Artsville, 5021 Whetsel Ave., Madisonville. Family-friendly evening of magic, comedy, juggling and more. $20-$40. Vaudevillenightsshow.com.

Sunday, March 19

CHARITY: Heart Mini, 7:30 a.m., Lawrence at Fifth St., Downtown. Includes half marathon, 15K heart mini, 5K, 1K, 1.5K kids race, and 5K walk. heartmini.org.

The Heart Mini Marathon happens Sunday in Downtown. Pictured: Members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority took part in the 5K Heart Walk along Columbia Parkway in 2022. The 5K was part of The American Heart Association's Heart Mini-Marathon and Walk. From left are Ki-Afi Ra Moyo, Marvette Walker, Jamila Maddox Lane, Tangela Stephens and Beth McNeill.
The Heart Mini Marathon happens Sunday in Downtown. Pictured: Members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority took part in the 5K Heart Walk along Columbia Parkway in 2022. The 5K was part of The American Heart Association's Heart Mini-Marathon and Walk. From left are Ki-Afi Ra Moyo, Marvette Walker, Jamila Maddox Lane, Tangela Stephens and Beth McNeill.

CRAFT SHOW: Cincinnati Spring Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., RSVP Event Center, 453 Wards Corner Road, Loveland. $3. Avantgardeshows.com.

MUSIC: May Festival 25 for 25 Showcase, 2 p.m., Christ Church Cathedral, 318 E. Fourth St., Downtown. Participating choruses from across the region perform new works. Mayfestival.com.

MUSIC: Westwood First Concert Series, 2:30 p.m., Westwood First Presbyterian Church, 3011 Harrison Ave. Westwood First Chancel Choir choral concert. Free, 513-661-6846. Ext. 101. Wfpc.org.

MUSIC: Anderson Community Band, 7 p.m., Anderson Center Theater, Anderson Township. Free. Andersoncommunityband.com.

SPORTS: Cyclones vs Komets, 3 p.m., Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Downtown. Justin Vaive Youth Jersey giveaway. cycloneshockey.com.

ENDING: Ring of Fire, The Drama Workshop, 3716 Glenmore Ave., Cheviot. Runs March 3-19. 513-598-8303; thedramaworkshop.org.

ENDING: Morning Sun, Ensemble Theatre, 1127 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs Feb. 25-March 19. ensemblecincinnati.org.

ENDING: Company, Loveland Stage Company, 111 S. Second St., Loveland. Runs March 3-19. Lovelandstagecompany.org.

Looking ahead

CHARITY: PreHysteric Pride Night at the Museum, April 14, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. All tips and donations benefit GLSEN Greater Cincinnati. $15-$25. Cincinnatipride.org.

CHARITY: Dancing For The Stars, April 22, Music Hall Ballroom, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Find out who will be voted Cincinnati’s best celebrity dancer. Benefits Cincinnati Arts Association’s Overture Awards and Arts Education Programs. $150. Cincinnatiarts.org.

Have an event you’d like us to know about? Send all the details to calendar@cincinnati.com with “Things To Do” in the subject line.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Things to do in Cincinnati this week: March 13-19