Music, theater, charity events in Cincinnati this week: Things to do April 17-23

Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati Enquirer
Updated ·11 min read
A Philaethria dido stops on a butterfly landing pad Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Butterflies of the Meadow, the annual butterfly show at the Krohn Conservatory. The show continues until June 18. The Krohn is located at Eden Park.
A Philaethria dido stops on a butterfly landing pad Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Butterflies of the Meadow, the annual butterfly show at the Krohn Conservatory. The show continues until June 18. The Krohn is located at Eden Park.

Monday, April 17

CHARITY: Book & Gift Sale, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Atrium Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Middletown. Benefits Atrium Auxiliary.

FAMILY: Butterflies of the Meadow, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Runs March 25-June 18. Admission is $10, $7 for ages 5-17 and free for ages 4-under. cincinnati-oh-gov.

FILM: “What the Hell Happened to Blood, Sweat and Tears?” 7:30 p.m., Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. $15, $12 advance. Cincyticket.com.

FOOD: Greater Cincinnati Restaurant Week, participating restaurants. Greatercincinnatirestaurantweek.com.

MUSIC: Miami Takes Music Hall, 7:30 p.m., Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Miami University wind ensemble and symphony band perform. $12-$24. Cincinnatiarts.org.

SPORTS: Cincinnati Reds vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 6:40 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, 12:35 p.m. Wednesday, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. Reds.com.

From left, Kevyn Morrow, Nicholas Barasch and Kimberly Marable in a scene from the North American Tour of “Hadestown.”
From left, Kevyn Morrow, Nicholas Barasch and Kimberly Marable in a scene from the North American Tour of “Hadestown.”

Tuesday, April 18

MUSIC: Live at Lunch, 12:10 p.m., Christ Church Cathedral, 318 E. Fourth St., Downtown. Kirsten Homdrom. Free. 513-621-1817; cincinnaticathedral.com.

MUSIC: Pink Talking Fish, 8 p.m., Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave., Covington. $25, $22 advance. madisontheater.com.

THEATER: Hadestown, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. Ages 8-up. Runs April 18-30. $39-up. cincinnatiarts.org.

Wednesday, April 19

COMEDY: Shuler King, 7:30 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. $32. liberty.funnybone.com.

Comedian Shuler King visits Funny Bone Comedy Club for a special engagement on April 19.
Comedian Shuler King visits Funny Bone Comedy Club for a special engagement on April 19.

EARTH DAY: Celebrate Earth Day, 4-7 p.m., Northside Farmers Market, 4222 Hamilton Ave., Northside. Hosted by Central Ohio River Valley Local Food Guide. Free. eatlocalcorv.org.

FILM: "No Bears," 7 p.m., Garfield Theatre, 719 Race St., Downtown. Parallel love stories by revered Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi. $8-$10. Cincyworldcinema.org.

HEALTH: Workout on the Green, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Wednesdays April 5-Oct. 25. Washingtonpark.org.

MUSIC: Reggae Unplugged, 7-9 p.m., Washington Park, The Porch, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs Wednesdays April 5-May 17. Free. Washingtonpark.org.

MUSIC: Emmet Cahill, 7:30 p.m., Mother of God Church, 119 W. Sixth St., Covington. Irish tenor and star of Celtic Thunder. $50 meet-and-greet plus concert; $35 concert only. Emmetcahill.com/tour.

MUSIC: Marc Broussard, 8 p.m., Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. With Nicotine Dolls. $28-$58. memorialhallotr.com.

MUSIC: Sunny Day Real Estate, 7 p.m., Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. $35-up. bogarts.com.

OPERA: Opera Rap: The Barber of Seville, 7 p.m., Corbett Tower, Cincinnati Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Hilary Poriss provides glimpse into the creation and colorful history of this all-time favorite. Cincinnati Opera artists perform live musical excerpts. Free, reservations required. 513-241-2742; cincinnatiopera.org.

THEATER: Clue: The Musical, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Warsaw Federal Incline Theater, 801 Matson Place, East Price Hill. Runs April 19-May 14. Cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

Thursday, April 20

ART: Beyond Borders: The Art of Siona Benjamin, 5:30 p.m., Mayerson Hall, Skirball Museum, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, 3101 Clifton Ave., Cuf. Solo exhibition from Indian-American-Jewish artist, featuring over 40 works on themes of immigration, gender, religion and the role of art in social change. Runs April 20-July 30. Free. huc.edu/hucconnect.

Beyond Borders: The Art of Siona Benjamin opens Thursday at the Skirball Museum and runs through July 30.
Beyond Borders: The Art of Siona Benjamin opens Thursday at the Skirball Museum and runs through July 30.

CHARITY: Wine Women & Shoes, 6-10 p.m., Manor House, 7440 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason. Enjoy wines from around the world, Macy’s fashion show, live auctions and more. Benefits Cincinnati Cancer Advisors. $175 VIP, $150 general. cincinnaticanceradvisors.org.

FILM: "Le Cercle Rouge," 6:30 p.m., Griffin Hall Digitorium, Northern Kentucky University, Nunn Drive, Highland Heights. Part of the Albertine Cinemateque Festival of French Films. Discussion follows. Free. https://bit.ly/3JxilQP.

MUSIC: Tunes & Blooms at the Zoo: Carriers, 6-8:30 p.m., Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Avondale. Free after 5 p.m., parking is $10. cincinnatizoo.org.

MUSIC: Hot Tuna Acoustic Duo, 8 p.m., Riverfront Live, 4343 Kellogg Ave., East End. $25, $22 advance. riverfrontlivecincy.com.

MUSIC: Scott Miller, 7:30 p.m., Southgate House Revival, Sanctuary, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. $25, $22 advance. southgatehouse.com.

THEATER: As You Like It, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, 1195 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs April 7-29. cincyshakes.com.

THEATER: A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Footlighters at Stained Glass Theater, 802 York St., Newport. Runs April 20-May 7. footlighters.org.

Friday, April 21

ART OPENING: Drawn 2023, Multi-Figure, Chimaera, 6-9 p.m., Manifest Gallery, 2727 Woodburn Ave., Walnut Hills. Three separate exhibitions. Runs April 21-May 19. Free.

Comedian Dave Attell appears this weekend at Funny Bone Comedy Club in Liberty Township
Comedian Dave Attell appears this weekend at Funny Bone Comedy Club in Liberty Township

COMEDY: Dave Attell, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday, 7 and 10 p.m. Saturday, Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. Runs April 21-22. $40. liberty.funnybone.com.

FILM: Wild & Scenic Film Festival, 7:30 p.m., Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. Benefits the Ohio River Foundation. $20-$30. Ohioriverfdn.org.

MUSIC: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra: Mahler Symphony No. 7, 11 a.m. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. cincinnatisymphony.org.

MUSIC: Schumann’s Quartet & Schubert’s Octet, 7:30 p.m., Wilks Studio at Music Hall, Over-the-Rhine. CSO’s Chamber Players Series.

Country music trio Chapel Hart perform Friday evening at Riverfront Live.
Country music trio Chapel Hart perform Friday evening at Riverfront Live.

MUSIC: Chapel Hart, 8 p.m., Riverfront Live, 4343 Kellogg Ave., East End. $29, $20 advance. riverfrontlivecincy.com.

MUSIC: Gary Allan, 8 p.m., Hard Rock Cincinnati Ballroom, 1000 Broadway, Downtown. hardrockcasinocincinnati.com.

MUSIC: Larry Carlton, 8:30 p.m., Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. $40-$60. ludlowgaragecincinnati.com.

MUSIC: Clutch: No Stars Above Tour, 7:30 p.m., Andrew J. Brady Music Center, 25 Race St., Downtown. With Amigo the Devil, Nate Bergman. $35-up. bradymusiccenter.com.

MUSIC: Band of Heathens, 8 p.m., Southgate House Revival, Sanctuary, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. With Them Coulee Boys. $25, $22 advance. southgatehouse.com.

MUSIC: The Robert Cray Band, 8 p.m., Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. $40-$60. memorialhallotr.com.

Catch blues great Robert Cray Friday at Memorial Hall.
Catch blues great Robert Cray Friday at Memorial Hall.

RECREATION: Ault Vines Fine Wines, 6-10 p.m., Ault Park, 5090 Observatory Circle, Mount Lookout. Evening of wines paired with light bites. Live music by Tracy Walker. Food truck. $40, $30 advance. Aultparkac.org.

THEATER: Bankers, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Know Theatre, 1120 Jackson St., Over-the-Rhine. World premiere play by Cincinnati playwright Brant Russell. Runs April 21-May 14. knowtheatre.com.

THEATER: Everybody, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Lyric Theatre, 1530 Central Ave., Middletown. God sends Death to take Everyman, who stands in for all humankind, on his final journey. Along the way, Everyman meets Fellowship, Wisdom, Strength, Discretion and Good Deeds. Runs April 21-29. $20. Middletownlyric.org.

Saturday, April 22

CHARITY: Dancing For The Stars, 6-11 p.m., 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.

CHARITY: 5K & Dog Jog, 9 a.m.-noon, Summit Hotel, 5345 Medpace Way, Madisonville. Escort your good dog around the course. Pre- and post-race celebrations. Benefits United Pet Fund. $40, $35 advance. Racepenguin.com/events/thesummithotel5k.

COMEDY: Helltown Comedy Showcase, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m., The Comet, 4579 Hamilton Ave., Northside. Featuring Brandie Posey. $10. Bombsawaycomedy.com.

DANCE: Exhale Dance Tribe: Equal/Night, 8 p.m., Aronoff Center for the Arts, Jarson-Kaplan Theater, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. Evening of dance on the balance of light and dark. $37.25, $27.25 students and seniors. Cincinnatiarts.org.

EARTH DAY: Earth Day Festival, noon-5 p.m., Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash. Free. cincinnatiearthday.org.

EARTH DAY: Art & Earth Day, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, 1763 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton. $10, $5 ages 6-12, free ages 5-under. 513-868-8336; pyramidhill.org.

EARTH DAY: Protect Your Wild Earth Day Celebration, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Springfield Township. Free. greatparks.org.

EARTH DAY: Spring Fest, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Burnet Woods, 3251 Brookline Ave., Clifton. Free.

FAMILY: U.S. Grant Days, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Georgetown Historic District. Free. usgrantboyhoodhome.org.

FESTIVAL: Summer Sips Festival, 6-11 p.m., Fowling Warehouse, 2940 Highland Ave., Oakley. $35. Cincyticket.com/summersips.

FILM: WinterFilm X, 4 p.m., Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. 30 teams have submitted films. Who will win? $15. Cincyticket.com.

LECTURE: Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II: Confronting Poverty, 6:30 p.m., National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 E. Freedom Way, Downtown. Reception at 5:30 p.m. $50. Freedomcenter.org.

MUSEUM: Solidarity Day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 E. Freedom Way, Downtown. See exhibition Solidarity Now! 1968 Poor People’s Campaign, take part in financial education workshop at 10:30 a.m., and a community conversation with Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II at 1:30 p.m. $5 off admission to museum on this day. Freedomcenter.org.

MUSIC: Snarky Puppy, 7 p.m., MegaCorp Pavilion, 101 W. Fourth St., Newport. With Nate Wood. $37.50-up. promowestlive.com.

MUSIC: Cola, 9:30 p.m., MOTR Pub, 1345 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. With Darlene. Free. motrpub.com.

MUSIC: Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience, 8:30 p.m., Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. $30, $25 advance. ludlowgaragecincinnati.com.

OUTDOORS: Community Days: Earth Day, Great Parks of Hamilton County. No motor vehicle permit required to drive into Great Parks on Community Days. greatparks.org.

RECREATION: FCC Pre-Match at the Park, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Live music and family-friendly activities before the FCC match. Free. Washingtonpark.org.

RECREATION: Frisch's Roller Rink: Skate Sound Clash, 6 p.m. Saturday, Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Bad Girls Edition features DJ Apryl Reign vs DJ Trub. $2-$5 admission, $5 skate rental. Myfountainsquare.com.

SHOPPING: Trinity Community Market, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Trinity Episcopal Church, 16 E. Fourth St., Covington. Coffee truck, music and shopping from various vendors. 859-468-3524.

SHOPPING: Bust Out of the Coop Barn Market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Potato Hill Farm, 67 Lockmier Road, Augusta. Spring market of vendors, artisans, craft workshops, games, food trucks and more. $5 admission. Potatohillfarm.com.

SHOPPING: Spring Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Queen City Clay, 2760 Highland Ave., Norwood. More than 40 ceramic artists with various styles selling functional wares and works of art. Free admission.

SPORTS: FC Cincinnati vs. Portland Timbers, 7:30 p.m., TQL Stadium, 1501 Central Parkway, West End. Fccincinnati.com.

FC Cincinnati takes on Portland Timbers Saturday at TQL Stadium. Pictured: midfielder Luciano Acosta (10) is congratulated after scoring a penalty kick in the MLS soccer match between FC Cincinnati and Philadelphia Union, Saturday, April 8, 2023.
FC Cincinnati takes on Portland Timbers Saturday at TQL Stadium. Pictured: midfielder Luciano Acosta (10) is congratulated after scoring a penalty kick in the MLS soccer match between FC Cincinnati and Philadelphia Union, Saturday, April 8, 2023.

SPORTS: Cincinnati Rollergirls vs The World: Superhero Night, 6 p.m., Sports Plus, 10765 Reading Road, Evendale. Cincinnatirollergirls.com.

VETERANS: Flightless Honor Flight, 2 p.m., Story Point Senior Living, 7129 Gilmore Ave., Hamilton. Ceremony for vets who are unable to make the long trip to Washington D.C. with Honor Flight Tri-State. Information: Dee 513-652-9317.

Sunday, April 23

CHARITY: Fight For Air Climb, 8 a.m., Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. Benefits American Lung Association. $100 fundraising minimum for climbers to participate. Action.lung.org.

FILM: "In Viaggio: The Travels of Pope Francis," 4 p.m., Garfield Theatre, 719 Race St., Downtown. The pope’s personality and motivation are conveyed as he travels around the world meeting people of all faiths, stations and circumstances. $8-$12. Cincyworldcinema.org.

MUSIC: Westwood First Concert Series, 2:30 p.m., Westwood First Presbyterian Church, 3011 Harrison Ave., Westwood First Soloists present “An Afternoon of Song." Free, 513-661-6846. Ext. 101. Wfpc.org.

MUSIC: Kip Winger, 6 p.m., The Belle and the Bear, 8512 Market Place Lane, Montgomery. With Kern & Wade. SOLD OUT. cincyticket.com.

MUSIC: Steve Poltz, 7 p.m., Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. $25-$35. woodwardtheater.com.

RECREATION: Spring Grove Beer Gallop, 10 a.m., Higher Gravity, 4106 Hamilton Ave., Northside. 4-mile fun run includes 4 beers along the way, plus a unique race medal. $35. Fleetfeet.com.

ENDING: Disney’s Moana Jr., Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. Runs April 15-24. thechildrenstheatre.com.

Looking ahead

CHARITY: Express, May 12, Turfway Park, 7500 Turfway Road, Florence. Benefits Easterseals Redwood. $100. bit.ly/Express2023.

CHARITY: Barks, Bourbon & Spirits, May 13, Horsepower Farm, 2227 Trinity Drive, Middletown. $75. Benefits PAWS. pawsadoptioncenter.org.

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This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Events, concerts, things to do in Cincinnati this week: April 17-23