Things to do in Cincinnati this week: March 27-April 2 🚗⚾🦋

Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati Enquirer
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Editor's note: The Northside Record Fair at North Church in Northside takes place Saturday, April 1. It was listed under an incorrect date in an earlier version of this story.

Monday, March 27

Krohn Conservatory's new show, "Butterflies of the Meadow" runs through June 18, 2023.
Krohn Conservatory's new show, "Butterflies of the Meadow" runs through June 18, 2023.

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: “Give Me Pity,” 7:30 p.m., Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. $15, $12 advance. Cincyticket.com.

LECTURE: Dahlias and Roses: Blooming Buddies, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Cincinnati Sports Club, 3950 Red Bank Road, Fairfax. Gardeners in Cincinnati welcome to learn how to get ready for spring gardening. Rosesgcra.org.

MUSEUM: Bricktionary: The Ultimate Lego A-Z, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. Runs Thursday-Monday through June 5. Timed entry: $11.50-$22.50 general; VIP enter any time: $16.50-$27.50. cincymuseum.org.

Tuesday, March 28

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

OPERA: Opera Rap, 7 p.m., Corbett Tower, Cincinnati Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Evans Mirageas offers introduction to 2023 summer festival. Features live musical excerpts. Free, reservations required. 513-241-2742; cincinnatiopera.org.

THEATER: Jagged Little Pill: The Musical, 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. Runs March 28-April 2. Cincinnatiarts.org.

Kathryn Gallagher is seen here as Bella in a particularly dramatic scene from "Jagged Little Pill," the Broadway show based on the 1990s album by Alanis Morissette. The show was recently added to the 2022-2023 Broadway in Cincinnati season.
Kathryn Gallagher is seen here as Bella in a particularly dramatic scene from "Jagged Little Pill," the Broadway show based on the 1990s album by Alanis Morissette. The show was recently added to the 2022-2023 Broadway in Cincinnati season.

Wednesday, March 29

CHARITY: Bridgeview Bingo, 6-8 p.m., Bridgeview Box Park, Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport. Benefits Brighton Center. Newportonthelevee.com.

MUSEUM: 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. Sundays are always free at the Taft. Taftmuseum.org.

MUSEUM: Ecologies of Elsewhere, Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown. Group exhibition of multidisciplinary artworks and activations explores the physical and symbolic properties of plant life as a means to explore issues that shape contemporary society. Runs Feb. 10-Aug. 6. Cincycac.org.

MUSIC: CSO Proof: Surrealist El Tropical, 8 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. cincinnatiarts.org.

MUSIC: Static-X: Rise of the Machine, 5:30 p.m. doors, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. bogarts.com.

MUSIC: The Furious Bongos: a Frank Zappa Tribute, 7:30 p.m., Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. ludlowgaragecincinnati.com.

MUSIC: The Queers, 8 p.m., Madison Live, 730 Madison Ave., Covington. With the Raging Nathans, Suzi Moon. madisontheater.com.

VETERANS: 50th Anniversary Tribute to Vietnam War Veterans, 6-9 p.m., Cintas Center, Xavier University, 1624 Musketeer Drive, Evanston. Live music with The Remains, entertain-the-troops variety show with Bob Hope impersonator, stories from vets, recognition of veterans from all eras and military branches, special ceremony for Vietnam veterans. Concessions for purchase. Free, advance registration required. Honorvetsevent.org.

VETERANS: Luncheon Open House, noon-4 p.m., Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 10 and Vietnam Veterans of Southwest Ohio Foundation, 8418 Reading Road, Reading. 513-761-8007; vva10@aol.com.

Thursday, March 30

ART: Tracy Casagrande Clancy: Vestiges of Atomic Love, 6-9 p.m., Studio Kroner, 130 W. Court St., Downtown. Exhibit opening featuring Cincinnati-based artist. Free. Studiokroner.com.

COMEDY: Michael Turner, 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 30-April 2. $10-$15. gobananascomedy.com.

COMEDY: Comic Hypnotist Rich Guzzi, 7:30 p.m. Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. $19. liberty.funnybone.com.

A 2021 Seltos SX AWD on display at the 2020 Auto Expo.
A 2021 Seltos SX AWD on display at the 2020 Auto Expo.

EXPO: Cincinnati Auto Expo, 5-9 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown. Runs March 30-April 2. $11. Cincinnatiautoexpo.com.

FILM: "A Tale of Love and Desire," 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: Sonny Landreth and Cindy Cashdollar, 8 p.m., Southgate House Revival, Sanctuary, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. southgatehouse.com.

The Findlay Market Opening Day Parade steps off at noon Thursday. Pictured: Thousands lined the parade route for the 100th Findlay Market Opening Day Parade in downtown Cincinnati, which took place in 2019.
The Findlay Market Opening Day Parade steps off at noon Thursday. Pictured: Thousands lined the parade route for the 100th Findlay Market Opening Day Parade in downtown Cincinnati, which took place in 2019.

OPENING DAY: Findlay Market Opening Day Parade, noon, Findlay Market, Race St., Fifth St., ending at Taft Theatre. Bronson Arroyo and Danny Graves are the 2023 Parade Grand Marshals. Parade entries include Reds alumni George Foster, Doug Flynn, Ron Oester and Scott Williamson, as well as Cincinnati Bengals Kickers & Punters, Cincinnati College Basketball alumni, and Cold Iron: MMA/Wrestlers. Free.

OPENING DAY: Cincinnati Reds Opening Day vs Pittsburgh Pirates, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. March 30-April 2. reds.com.

ENDING: Every Brilliant Thing, 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Falcon Theatre, 636 Monmouth St., Newport. Runs March 17-April 1. $28, $15 students with valid ID. Falcontheater.net.

Friday, March 31

ART: John Weber, 3-7 p.m., Sharonville Cultural Arts Center, 11165 Reading Road, Sharonville. Runs March 31-April 29. Sharonvilleculturalarts.org.

ART: Stewart Goldman: Cross Currents, 5-8 p.m., Art Academy of Cincinnati, 1212 Jackson St., Over-the-Rhine. Artist taught at AAC from 1968-2001. Runs March 31-April 24. Artacademy.edu/events.

ART: Final Friday, 5-9 p.m., Pendleton Art Center, 1310 Pendleton St., Pendleton. Center is comprised of four buildings with over 250 artists. View and purchase works directly from artists. Artist of the month: Debora Dorko, studio 301. Free admission; valet parking available for $10 at door. Pendletonartcenter.com.

ART: Juried Student Exhibition: Expression, noon-9 p.m., The Annex Gallery, 1310 Pendleton St., Pendleton. Extended hours for Final Friday. Runs March 23-April 28. Free.

Don "DC" Curry takes the stage at Funny Bone Comedy Club March 31-April 2.
Don "DC" Curry takes the stage at Funny Bone Comedy Club March 31-April 2.

COMEDY: Don “DC” Curry, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday, 7 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday, Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. Runs March 31-April 2. liberty.funnybone.com.

COMEDY: Improv Cincinnati, 8 p.m., Dead Low Brewing, 5959 Kellogg Ave., California. $15. Eventbrite.com.

DANCE: Inside Out, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Aronoff Center for the Arts, Jarson-Kaplan Theater, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. $45-$55. cincinnatiarts.org.

DANCE: Riverdance 25th Anniversary, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Music Hall, Over-the-Rhine. Runs March 31-April 2. $35-$85. Cincinnatiarts.org.

DANCE: Dance Platinum, 4-10 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road. National dance competition. Runs March 31-April 2. Danceplatinum.com.

EXPO: Cincinnati Baseball Memorabilia Show, 3-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Marriott Cincinnati North, 6189 Muhlhauser Road, West Chester. 90 tables of baseball memorabilia including game-used bats and jerseys, autographs, bobbleheads, tickets, programs, cards and more. Autograph guests include Kal Daniels 5-7 p.m. Friday and Herm Winningham from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday. Bronson Arroyo visits from noon-3 p.m. Saturday to promote his new bobblehead. 100% of bobblehead proceeds will benefit the Never Lose Your Drive Foundation. $3 admission, free for ages 17-under.

FILM: "EO," 7 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. Sunday, The Garfield Theatre, 719 Race St., Downtown. Follow EO, a gray donkey, across the Polish and Italian countryside. $16, $12 advance, $12 students, $8 students advance. cincinnatiworldcinema.org.

MUSIC: Steve Forbert, 8 p.m., Southgate House Revival, Sanctuary, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. southgatehouse.com.

MUSIC: Orleans 50th Anniversary Tour, 8 p.m., Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. memorialhallotr.com.

MUSIC: The Marshall Tucker Band, 8 p.m., Hard Rock Casino Ballroom, 1000 Broadway, Cincinnati. ticketmaster.com.

SHOPPING: Over the Moon Vintage Spring Market, 4-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, Agner Hall, 351 E. Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg. Runs March 31-April 1. Free admission and free parking. facebook.com.

SPORTS: Cyclones vs Stingrays, 7:30 p.m., Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Downtown. Beach Towel giveaway. cycloneshockey.com.

THEATER: All’s Faire, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, The Carnegie, 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington. $25. Thecarnegie.com.

Saturday, April 1

COMEDY: Helltown Comedy Showcase: Chris Alan, 6 and 7:45 p.m., The Comet, 4579 Hamilton Ave., Northside. $10. Bombsawaycomedy.com.

COMEDY: Secret Recipe Comedy Show, 7-9 p.m., Camp Washington Chili, 3005 Colerain Ave. Bombs Away Comedy presents brand new comedy experience in iconic chili parlor. Featuring standup from Mark Chalifoux, Billy Devore, Karinne Turnbow, Shawn Braley and Wayne Memmott. $10. Bombsawaycomedy.com.

COMMUNITY: Free Swap Event and Bakesale Fundraiser, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., ARCO, 3301 Price Ave., East Price Hill. Bring clean, gently used clothing, shoes, accessories, books, household items, non-perishable food and pet supplies to share with local families. It's like a rummage sale, but free. Free yoga class at 10 a.m. and free zumba class at 11:15 a.m. facebook.com/PriceHillWellnessCAT.

CRAFT SHOW: Cabin Fever Arts Festival, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Patriot Center, Southern State Community College, 100 Hobart Ave., Hillsboro. Over 60 artisans and crafters. Hosted by the Appalachian Artisans Guild. Free admission.

FAMILY: CAM Kids Day: Hip Hop Hooray!, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Enjoy scavenger hunts, preschool and docent-led activities, family-friendly performances and art-making activities. Free. Cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

FAMILY: The Lightning Thief, noon and 2 p.m., Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Musical adaptation of the bestselling book. Recommended for grades 3-6. memorialhallotr.com.

FAMILY: Miss Black Cincinnati and Miss Black Teen Cincinnati, 2 p.m., Corinthian Baptist Church, 1920 Tennessee Ave., Paddock Hills. $20. Cincinnatiblacktheatre.org.

FESTIVAL: Old Washington Art & Chocolate Festival, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Old Main St., Maysville. Festival focuses on artisans, demonstrations and chocolate. Local shops will also be open, and free museum tours are available. Facebook.com.

MUSIC: May Festival: Vaulted Voices, 7:30 p.m., Hyde Park Community United Methodist Church. Traditional spring concert of sacred music featuring May Festival Chamber Choir and the CSO. Free. mayfestival.com.

MUSIC: WoodyFest, 7-9 p.m., Liberty Exhibition Hall, 3938 Spring Grove Ave., Northside. Annual musical tribute to the life of American folk singer Woody Guthrie. Featuring Jake Speed & the Freddies, Mike Oberst, Bedel & Hibbard, and Pork City Slim and Isaac Bluesman. $15. Freddiesmusic.com.

MUSIC: Jim Messina, 8:30 p.m., Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. ludlowgaragecincinnati.com.

RECREATION: Pickleball on the Square, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Myfountainsquare.com.

Frisch's Roller Rink will be at Fountain Square during the month of April. It will be a pickleball court early in the day and a roller rink for the remainder. Pictured: The Frisch's Roller Rink on Court Street in 2022.
Frisch's Roller Rink will be at Fountain Square during the month of April. It will be a pickleball court early in the day and a roller rink for the remainder. Pictured: The Frisch's Roller Rink on Court Street in 2022.

RECREATION: Frisch's Roller Rink: Skate Sound Clash, 6 p.m. Saturday, Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Airwaves Edition features DJ J. Dough from 101.1 WIZF vs Tarren Bland of 102.3 The Beat. $2-$5 admission, $5 skate rental. Myfountainsquare.com.

RECREATION: FC Cincinnati Pregame & Watch Party, 5 p.m., Knox Joseph Distillery at the OTR Stillhouse, 2017 Branch St., Over-the-Rhine. Free.

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

SHOPPING: Northside Record Fair, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., North Church, 4222 Hamilton Ave., Northside. $10 early bird 10 a.m. entry, $5 general. northsiderecordfair.com.

SHOPPING: East Walnut Hills Market, noon-6 p.m., Woodburn Brewing, 2800 Woodburn Ave., East Walnut Hills. Family-friendly event with 40 local vendors and artisans, live music and more. Free.

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

SPORTS: Cyclones vs Nailers, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Downtown. Pucks N Pups and Wiener Dog Races on Saturday, sensory-friendly game Sunday. cycloneshockey.com.

TOURS: Spirits by Starlight Ghost Tour, 7-8:30 p.m., Heritage Village Museum, Sharonville. Hear true stories of paranormal proportions. Ages 12-up. $25. Heritagevillagecincinnati.org.

Sunday, April 2

CHARITY: Aids Walk + Run 5K/10K, 9 a.m., Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum, 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Spring Grove Village. Benefits Caracole. caracole.org.

CHARITY: Musicians for Health’s Champagne Jazz Brunch, noon-3 p.m., Kenwood Country Club, 6501 Kenwood Road, Madeira. Benefits equipment for cancer and bone marrow transplant patients. $125 per person. musiciansforhealth@gmail.com.

COMMUNITY: Queer+You All-Inclusive Clothing Swap, 1-5 p.m., Third Way Peace Fellowship, 4234 Hamilton Ave., Northside. Cincifatty and Heartland Trans Wellness host. Free exchange of gently used clothing, accessories and small household items. facebook.com.

The Cin City Reptile Show takes place Sunday at the Holiday Inn in West Chester.
The Cin City Reptile Show takes place Sunday at the Holiday Inn in West Chester.

EXPO: Cin City Reptile Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Holiday Inn, 5800 Muhlhauser Road, West Chester. $7. Cincityreptileshow.com.

FOOD: The Original Italian Dinner, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sacred Heart Church, 2733 Massachusetts Ave., Camp Washington. Handmade ravioli, meatballs and sauce, each sold separately and frozen to enjoy any time. Carryout only. Ravioli $15 per box of 50, meatballs 10 for $10, sauce $10 per quart, grated cheese $7 per container. Cash or check, no credit cards. 513-541-4654.

MUSIC: Passion and Resurrection, 3 p.m., Christ Church Cathedral, 318 E. Fourth St., Downtown. Coro Volante, Cincinnati’s professional vocal ensemble specializing in music by living composers, presents Ivan Moody’s Passion and Resurrection. 513-578-0421; Eventbrite.com.

MUSIC: Steven Curtis Chapman, 7 p.m., Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. memorialhallotr.com.

SHOPPING: Ludlow Flea and Craft Fair, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Ludlow Theatre, 322 Elm St., Ludlow. Free admission. eventbrite.com.

Looking ahead

CHARITY: Book & Gift Sale, April 17-18, Atrium Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Drive, Middletown. Benefits Atrium Auxiliary.

CHARITY: Mimosas for Memories, April 29, The University Club, 401 E. Fourth St., Downtown. Benefits Giving Voice Foundation. $115 VIP, $75 general. Mimosasformemories.com.

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This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Things to do in Cincinnati this week: March 27-April 2