Things to do in Cincinnati this week: Let festival season commence!

Monday, May 8

MUSIC: The New Pornographers, Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. With Wild Pink. memorialhallotr.com.

MUSIC: Jazz at the Park: Jazz Attack, 6-9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free. washingtonpark.org.

RECREATION: Krohn Photo Nights, 6-8 p.m., Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Showroom open only for photography of butterfly exhibit Mondays May 8-22. $20. Register: cincinnati-oh-gov.

Tuesday, May 9

CHARITY: Spencer Awards, 6 p.m., Hyatt Regency, 151 W. Fifth St., Downtown. Awards dinner honoring five organizations for promoting diversity and inclusion. Registration required. cincinnatusassoc.org.

FILM: Tabari McCoy: "Be Happy," 8 p.m., Mariemont Theatre, 6906 Wooster Pike, Mariemont. World premiere debut comedy special from local comedian. $7. Mariemonttheatre.com.

MUSIC: The Nude Party, Southgate House Revival, Sanctuary, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. With Fonteyn. southgatehouse.com.

MUSIC: Goth Babe, MegaCorp Pavilion, 101 W. Fourth St., Newport. With Yoke Lore. promowestlive.com.

MUSIC: Wage War: The Manic Tour, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. With Nothing Nowhere, Spite. bogarts.com. SOLD OUT.

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

MUSIC: Jazz at the Square: Phil DeGreg, 6-9 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Free. myfountainsquare.com.

SHOPPING: Spring Flower Sale, 1-6 p.m., St. Ann Catholic School, 3064 Pleasant Ave., Hamilton. Hanging baskets and fern baskets $15 each.

SPORTS: Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets, 6:40 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 12:35 p.m. Thursday, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. Tuesday is Bark in the Park Night. Reds.com.

Wednesday, May 10

FILM: “Still Working 9 to 5,” 6 p.m., Mainstreet Cinema, Tangeman Center, 2766 UC Main St., University of Cincinnati. Documentary screening and performance by Muse, Cincinnati Women’s Choir. $25. Bit.ly/give9to5.

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.

ENDING: Memories & Inspiration: The Kerry and C. Betty Davis Collection of African American Art, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Downtown. Runs Feb. 4-May 14. $12, $10 seniors. Free Sundays. Taftmuseum.org.

MUSIC: KT Tunstall & Martin Sexton, Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. memorialhallotr.com.

MUSIC: Richard Thompson (solo acoustic), 20th Century Theater, 3021 Madison Road, Oakley. the20thcenturytheater.com. SOLD OUT.

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: JAMII Community Open Mic Night, 6-9 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. 15 open mic spots and two local performers each week. Hosted by Siri Imani. Runs May 3-Sept. 27. Free. myfountainsquare.com.

SHOPPING: Spring Flower Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, Atrium Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Middletown. Benefits Atrium Auxiliary. $25 per plant.

Thursday, May 11

CHARITY: Toast to the Wild: Bourbon Flights, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3400 Vine St., Avondale. Cincinnatizoo.org. SOLD OUT.

COMEDY: Dwight Simmons, 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 May 11-14. $10-$15. Gobananascomedy.com.

COMEDY: Pearls of Wisdom Comedy Showcase, 8 p.m., Pearl’s Bar, 3520 Eastern Ave., Columbia Tusculum. With Josh O’Neill, Harrison Butler, Anna Mazza, Josh Faust, Faith Mueller, Wayne Memmott. $10. Bombsawaycomedy.com.

DANCE: Salsa on the Square: Tropicoso, Liz and the Get Down Cincinnati, 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Free. Myfountainsquare.com.

MUSIC: Knuckle Puck & Real Friends, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. bogarts.com.

MUSIC: Cowboy Junkies, Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. memorialhallotr.com.

MUSIC: EmiSunshine & the Rain, Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. With Wonky Tonk. ludlowgaragecincinnati.com.

MUSIC: Hookahville 56, Thursday-Saturday, Legend Valley, Thornville, Ohio. Featuring Ekoostik Hookah, Dumpstaphunk, BoomBox and Holly Bowling. legendvalleymusic.com.

SPOKEN WORD: Robin James: “Bam! The Future of Rock & Roll: 97X WOXY and the Fight for True Independence,” 6-8 p.m., Mercantile Library, 414 Walnut St., suite 1100, Downtown. Author Robin James in conversation with Dave Tellmann and Damian Dotterweich. Free, registration required. mercantilelibrary.com.

SPOKEN WORD: We Got You Sis: Supporting Black Mamas Community Talkback, 6 p.m., Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown. Free. https://QVWeGotYouSis.eventbrite.com

SPORTS: Florence Y’alls vs Gateway Grizzlies, 6:34 p.m. Thursday, 7:03 p.m. Friday, 6:36 p.m. Saturday, Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence. Runs May 11-13. Florenceyalls.com.

THEATER: Madagascar: The Musical, 7 p.m., Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. $37-up. cincinnatiarts.org.

Friday, May 12

ART OPENING: Works by Hans Papke, 5-8 p.m., Mary Ran Gallery, 3668 Erie Ave., Hyde Park. Runs May 12-June 3. Free.

ART OPENING: Archives: Carl Solway Gallery 1962-2023, 5-8 p.m., Solway Gallery, 424 Findlay St., West End. Runs May 12-July 14. Free.

ART: Spring ArtWalk, 6-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Essex Art Studios, 2511 Essex Place, Walnut Hills. Free admission. essexstudioscincinnati.com.

CHARITY: Double Vision XIV, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Live art auction. Benefits Visionaries and Voices. $65. eventbrite.com.

CHARITY: Express, 6-11 p.m., Turfway Park, 7500 Turfway Road, Florence. Benefits Easterseals Redwood. $100. bit.ly/Express2023.

CHARITY: Go Red for Women, 8 a.m.-noon, Great American Ball Park, Downtown. Benefits American Heart Association. $250. cincinnatigored.heart.org.

COMEDY: Tom Papa, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. tafttheatre.org.

COMEDY: Chico Bean, 7:30 and 10 a.m. Friday, 7 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday, Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. $37-$47. liberty.funnybone.com.

FESTIVAL: Smoke on the River BBQ Fest, 5-11 p.m. Friday, noon-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday, Covington Plaza, Madison Ave., Covington. cincinnatifestivalsandevents.com.

FOOD: May Bourbon Series Dinner, 6:30 p.m., Newport Syndicate, 18 E. Fifth St., Newport. Welcome cocktail and appetizers, followed by Basil Hayden tastings served with 3-course dinner. $60. 859-491-8000.

MUSIC: Brit Floyd: 50 Years of Dark Side of the Moon, PNC Pavilion, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. riverbend.org.

MUSIC: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra: An American in Paris, 11 a.m. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine.  Saturday’s performance will be livestreamed. cincinnatisymphony.org.

MUSIC: John Mellencamp: Live and In Person, Friday-Saturday, Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. cincinnatiarts.org.

MUSIC: Anvil, Legends, 3801 Harrison Ave., Cheviot. legendscincy.com.

MUSIC: Sweet Baby James: James Taylor Tribute, Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. ludlowgaragecincinnati.com.

MUSIC: IV and the Strange Band, Southgate House Revival, Sanctuary, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. With The Goddamn Gallows, Austin Stirling. southgatehouse.com.

MUSIC: The Dolly Party: Dolly Parton-Inspired Country Western Dance Party, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. bogarts.com.

MUSIC: Quartet for the End of Time, 7:30 p.m., Wilks Studio at Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. CSO’s Chamber Players Series.

MUSIC: Indie Friday, 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Runs May 5-Sept. 29. Myfountainsquare.com.

RECREATION: Malts in Ault, 6-10 p.m., Ault Park, 5090 Observatory Circle, Mount Lookout. Enjoy selection of international brews. Includes 20 tastings. Live music with Marty Connor Band. Food truck. $40, $30 advance. Aultparkac.org.

RECREATION: Amped Up, 7-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove, Mehring Way, Downtown. Live music from Timestamp (Friday) and Model Behavior (Saturday), pickleball, food and more. Free.

SUMMIT: Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit, Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown. Over 80 speakers, 13 panel discussions, 7 interactive workshops, exhibitor expo, art show, awards, vegetarian breakfast and lunch, networking reception. Keynote speaker Dr. Katharine Wilkinson. Hosted by Green Umbrella. midwestsustainabilitysummit.org.

TEENS: Art Prom: Dream Disco, 8-10 p.m., Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown. Ages 14-19. Free. Register: contemporaryartscenter.org.

THEATER: Kinky Boots, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Jarson Kaplan Theater at Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. Runs May 12-20. $27, $24 students and seniors. cincinnatiarts.org.

THEATER: Trouble in Mind, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, 1195 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs May 13-June 3. $14-$70. cincyshakes.com.

THEATER: Stepping Out, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, The Drama Workshop, 3716 Glenmore Ave., Cheviot. Runs May 12-28. $20. Thedramaworkshop.org.

THEATER: Flyin' West, 8 p.m., Friday-Saturday, Falcon Theatre, 636 Monmouth St., Newport. Follow four African-American women who journey to the western frontier in search of freedom and independence in the late 19th century. Runs May 12-27. $28, $15 students with ID. falcontheater.net.

THEATER: Corbett Mayerson Awards, 7-9 p.m., School for Creative and Performing Arts, 108 W. Central Parkway, Over-the-Rhine. scpa.cps-k12.org.

Saturday, May 13

ART OPENING: One Year, One Outfit, 6-9 p.m., Wave Pool Gallery, 2940 Colerain Ave., Camp Washington. Runs May 13-June 17. Free. wavepoolgallery.org.

ART: Duveneck Art Show, noon-5 p.m., George Rogers Clark Park, Covington. Bakerhunt.org/events.

CHARITY: Girls on the Run 5K, 2 p.m., Yeatman's Cove at Sawyer Point Park, 705 Pete Rose Way, Downtown. $40-$45. gotrcincinnati.org/5k.

CHARITY: Barks, Bourbon & Spirits, 5-10 p.m., Horsepower Farm, 2227 Trinity Drive, Middletown. Includes tastings of bourbon, craft beer, spirits and wine, hors d'oeuvres, live auction, raffles and live music by Tempted Souls Band. $75. Benefits PAWS. pawsadoptioncenter.org.

CRAFT SHOW: Loveland Athletic Boosters Spring Arts & Crafts Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Loveland Primary School, 550 Loveland Madeira Road, Loveland. $3 admission. Lovelandathleticboosters.com/crafts.

FAMILY: Farm Babies, Parky's Farm, Winton Woods, 10073 Daly Road, Springfield Township. Meet new baby lambs, piglets and goats and watch them grow throughout summer. Runs May 13-Aug. 31. Free. greatparks.org.

FAMILY: Fun at Ezzard Charles Park, 4-7 p.m., Ezzard Charles Park, 500 Ezzard Charles Drive, West End. Live music from Positive Vibe Band, games and fun for whole family. Free.

FESTIVAL: Appalachian Festival, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. Runs May 13-14. $15, $5 ages 5-17, free ages 4-under. Free parking. appalachianfestival.org.

FESTIVAL: Real Taco Festival, noon and 5:30 p.m., Smale Riverfront Park. $10 admission. Tacos are $4 each. Realtacofest.com.

FOOD: Loveland Food Truck Rally, 3-10 p.m., Shopper’s Haven Plaza, 675 Loveland-Madeira Road, Loveland. Free parking. Lovinlifeloveland.com.

MUSIC: Cody Jinks, Truist Arena, 500 Louie B Nunn Drive, Highland Heights. With Charles Wesley Godwin and Erin Viancourt. thetruistarena.com.

MUSIC: Elementree Livity Project, Southgate House Revival, Sanctuary, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. southgatehouse.com.

MUSIC: Chrisette Michele, Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. ludlowgaragecincinnati.com.

MUSIC: Kenny Barron Trio, 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Caffe Vivace, 975 E. McMillan St., East Walnut Hills. caffevivace.com.

MUSIC: Fifth and Vine Live: The Menus, 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Free. myfountainsquare.com.

MUSIC: Owl's Nest Community Concerts: Tracy Walker, noon-4 p.m., Owl's Nest Park, 1984 Madison Road, Evanston. Free. cincinnati-oh.gov.

MUSIC: Millennial vs Gen Z Swing, 7:30 p.m., Newport Car Barn, 1102 Brighton St., Newport. The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra closes its season with a neo/electro swing mixer. $35. 859-431-6216; kyso.org.

OPEN HOUSE: Community Open House, 10 a.m.-noon, Mainstage Theatre Complex, Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mount Adams Circle, Mount Adams. Tour the new facility. Free.

POETRY: DuWaup's Cincinnati Poetry Slam, 5 p.m., Artsville, 5021 Whetsel Ave., Madisonville. $25, $20 advance. cincinnatipoetryslam.com.

RECREATION: Oakley After Hours, 5-9 p.m., Oakley Square, Madison Road, Oakley. Live music from The Cassette Junkies, MadTree beer for purchase, face painting, balloon animals and kids’ activities. Free. Oakleynow.com.

RECREATION: Saturday Hoops, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Ziegler Park, 1322 Sycamore St., Over-the-Rhine. Fun-filled block party with lunch, basketball, soccer, art, music, dance, knockout tournament and prizes. Free. saturdayhoops.org.

RECREATION: Cincinnati Beer Run, 10 a.m., Hofbrauhaus, 200 Third St., Newport. All participants get a craft beer sampling every half mile, a 16 oz. beer at the finish line, a pint glass and themed T-shirt. Ages 21-up. Active.com.

RECREATION: 2023 Cincinnati Ben-Gals Cheerleading Auditions, 3 p.m., Newport Syndicate, 18 E. Fifth St., Newport. Cash bar, open seating. $25. cincyticket.com.

SEMINAR: NKY Restoration Weekend, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Newport Intermediate School, 95 W. Ninth St. Workshops, presentations, hands-on demonstrations and practical advice and information for anyone interested in historic homes. Free. Register for seminars: nkyrestoration.com.

SHOPPING: Crafty Supermarket, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Music Hall Ballroom, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Craftysupermarket.com.

SHOPPING: City Flea, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Thecityflea.com.

SHOPPING: The OFF Market, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Summit Park, 43435 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash. theoffmarket.org.

SHOPPING: 513 Day, noon-6 p.m., Sam Adams Taproom, 1727 Logan St., Over-the-Rhine. Shop 20 local vendors and enjoy live entertainment.

SPORTS: Cincinnati Rollergirls Star Wars Night, 6 p.m., Sports Plus, 10765 Reading Road, Evendale. $5-$12. Cincinnatirollergirls.com.

SPORTS: Tri-State Wrestling: Double Down, 7 p.m., Fitton Center for the Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton. $15. Tristatewrestlingonline.com.

Sunday, May 14

Happy Mother’s Day!

MUSIC: Natalie Merchant, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. tafttheatre.com.

MUSIC: King Kong, MOTR Pub, 1345 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. With Spoils. motrpub.com.

MUSIC: Mitch Rossell, Southgate House Revival, Sanctuary, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. southgatehouse.com.

MUSIC: Light and Shade, Water and Fire, 3 p.m., Christ Church Cathedral, 318 E. Fourth St., Downtown. Organist Michael Unger performs on church’s Richards Fowkes organ. $15. 513-621-1817; cincinnaticathedral.com.

TOURS: Women’s History Walking Tour, 2 p.m., Washington Park, corner of Race St. and Fourteenth, Over-the-Rhine. $20. Otrmuseum.org.

ENDING: Bankers, Know Theatre, 1120 Jackson St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs April 21-May 14. knowtheatre.com.

ENDING: Clue: The Musical, Warsaw Federal Incline Theater, 801 Matson Place, East Price Hill. Runs April 19-May 14. Cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

ENDING: August Wilson's Seven Guitars, Rouse Theatre at Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mount Adams Circle, Mount Adams. Runs April 23-May 14. cincyplay.com.

Looking ahead

CHARITY: Kids With Cancer Benefit featuring Kris Pierce, June 10, Newport Elks Lodge No. 273 Ladies Auxiliary, Cold Spring. Includes steak dinner and entertainment. Ages 21-up. $25. Reservations due by June 3: 859-750-5810.

CHARITY: For the Love of the Community, July 29, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Avondale. Animal visit, heavy appetizers, bar, silent auction, raffles and more. Benefits Community Shares. $100. givebutter.com/14bY9W.

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This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Things to do in Cincinnati this week: May 8-14