Photo courtesy Cincinnati Ballet
February is almost over and it’s warming up outside! If you need another reason to leave the house, here are some cool events around Cincinnati this weekend.
Galentine’s Bracelet-Making Party With Cats
Head to Purrfect Day Cat Café with your best gals for an evening of cats and crafts at this bracelet-making party. Your $30 registration includes an hour in the cat lounge, an hour of crafting time, the supplies to make three bracelets, and a complimentary coffee, tea, or soda. This event is for people ages 18 and up. Fri, Feb 21, 6-8 p.m., Purrfect Day Cat Café, 25 W Eighth St., Covington
Civic Garden Center is bringing together local beekeeping experts—including the past president of the Southwestern Ohio Beekeepers Association and an emeritus Cincinnati Zoo entomologist—to teach the people of Cincinnati all about the care and keeping of honeybees. This course will be the first of three over the next few weeks. Registration for the three-week series is $50 or $45 for active Civic Garden Center volunteers. Fri, Feb 21, 6-8 p.m., Civic Garden Center of Greater Cincinnati, 2715 Reading Rd., Avondale
Cincinnati Ballet Presents The Wizard of Oz
Based on the beloved book and movie, The Wizard of Oz brings Dorothy’s journey to Music Hall through the medium of dance. This ballet combines beautiful classical choreography by Septime Webre with the spectacle of grand sets and special effects. Performances will take place this and next weekend with matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. Fri, Feb 21-Sun, Mar 2, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine
Bellevue Kentucky Winter Carnival
The town of Bellevue is celebrating winter and chili with the Winter Carnival and Chili Cook-Off on Foote and Fairfield. All ages will be able to enjoy games, prizes, balloon creations, vendors, a pop-up dance party, free popcorn, and, of course, chili. Flights of chili from participating restaurants will be served and attendees will vote for the best in show. Sat, Feb 22, noon-4 p.m., Foote Ave. and Fairfield Ave., Bellevue
20th Century Cincinnati Vintage Modern Expo
It’s the 30th anniversary of Cincinnati’s top Midcentury homegoods expo and the show is bigger than ever before with over 70 dealers across the 40,000 square foot exhibition hall. Attendees will be able to buy vintage Mid-Mod furniture, art, decor, and other vintage treasures from both local and national vendors. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Sat, Feb 22-Sun Feb 23, Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Rd., Sharonville
Party in the Safari at Braxton Covington
Braxton Brewing is collaborating with the Cincinnati Zoo for the brewery’s latest creation, Safari Lemongrass Lager, in celebration of the Zoo’s 150th anniversary—and you’re invited to the release party! From 2-3 p.m. there will be a special animal encounter from the Zoo, from 2-5 p.m. there will be face painting, and from 7-10 p.m., there will be live music from The Tadcasters. Sat, Feb 22, 2-10 p.m., Braxton Brewing, 27 W Seventh St., Covington
FCC’s first game of the regular season will take place at home against the rival New York Red Bulls. Despite the departure of MVP Acosta to FC Dallas, the Orange and Blue have some aces up their sleeves and hope to finally take the MLS Cup in their tenth season. If you want to support the Pride but can’t stand the cold, the game will be on Apple TV MLS Season Pass. Their next home match will be on March 1 against Philadelphia. Sat, Feb 22, 7:30 p.m., TQL Stadium, 1501 Central Pkwy., West End
Virtual Town Hall With Representative Greg Landsman
It’s more important than ever to make sure our voices are getting heard by our representatives in DC, and a town hall is where you can make that happen. Greg Landsman, U.S. representative of Ohio District One (the Cincinnati area,) will be taking questions and discussing the current political turmoil in Washington. The in-person town hall on Saturday is at capacity, so this virtual one was created to engage more constituents. You can RSVP here. Sun, Feb 23, 3 p.m.
Cincy Hikes Views and Brews at Spring Grove
Join Cincy Hikes for a chill and chilly walk around Spring Grove Cemetery. This moderately-paced hike will be the 5.1-mile fully paved perimeter loop around the cemetery. Following the trek, there will be a social hour at Urban Artifact for drinks. Hikers will meet at the Spring Grove Norman Chapel. Sun, Feb 23, 4 p.m., Spring Grove Cemetery, 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Northside
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