Photo courtesy Cincinnati Cupid's Undie Run
For such a short month, February is always action-packed. Whether you want to get a head start on Valentine’s Day celebrations at Loveland Hearts Afire or honor Black History Month at Rhinegeist, you’ll find a great event in town this weekend.
Cincinnati’s neighborhood of love has a romantic weekend planned with three days of Valentine’s fun. Activities include live ice sculpting, speed dating, blind dates with books, the Hearts Afire art gallery, wine tastings, a puppy kissing booth, mass vow renewals, and more. Check the event website for times and locations. Fri, Feb 7-Sun, Feb 9, Downtown Loveland
The String Queens at Ludlow Garage
The String Queens, a trio of educators/string musicians that has played Carnegie Hall, Wimbledon, and the 2021 Presidential Inauguration concert, is bringing their musical talents to Ludlow Garage. Playing everything from classical to jazz to modern pop, TSQ is known for developing programs for young Black musicians. Tickets start at $30. Fri, Feb 7, 7:30 p.m., Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton
Yes, it’s a run in your undies, but it’s also a major fundraiser for those affected by neurofibromatosis. The run itself is short—around one mile, taking off at 2 p.m.— sandwiched between hours of charitable pantsless partying at Queen City Radio. Registration is $45 and exclusively for people 21 and over. Sat, Feb 8, noon-4 p.m., Queen City Radio, 222 W. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine
Celebrate Black Voices at Rhinegeist
Rhinegeist will be honoring Black History Month with a full day of festivities in the taproom. There will be a pop-up market with Black food and craft vendors, music by DJ Celine, and more. The event will also be the seasonal launch of Ginger Mack (a tropical beer with ginger,) named after Theodore Mack, Sr., the owner of America’s first black-owned brewery. One dollar of every Ginger Mack pint sold will go to United Way Cincinnati’s Black Empowerment Fund. Sat, Feb 8, noon-6 p.m., Rhinegeist, 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine
Findlay Market Heart Healthy Tasting Tour
To take part Heart Health Month, Findlay Market is inviting you to try a sampling of cardio-friendly foods. Tastings include a Mediterranean sampler from Dean’s Mediterranean Imports, hummus from Kofinas Olive Oil, honeybush tea from Churchill’s Fine Teas, and more. Tickets are $35 and include all tour samples. Sat, Feb 8, 2-3:30 p.m., Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine
Maple Date Night: A Taste Through Time
This maple season, Cincinnati Nature Center is inviting you and your partner into the sugarbush for a sweet night out. The event will be both inside and outside with a walk through the woods, maple tastings with both sweet and savory options, maple cocktails, and a cooking demonstration. Registration is $30 for Nature Center members and $42 for non-members with daily admission included. Sat, Feb 8, 7-9 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Rd., Milford
All You Need is Love Drag Brunch
It’s more important than ever to show up for the LGBTQIA+ community, and this charity drag brunch will give you the opportunity. Tickets are $50 (or $850 for a VIP table of six) and include a brunch buffet, custom cocktails by Molly Wellmann, professional photography, and performances by Brock Leah Spears, The Lady Phaedra, and Alexander Cameron. Proceeds go to local LGBTQIA+ youth homelessness and mental health services. Sun, Feb 9, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 21c Museum Hotel, 609 Walnut St., downtown
Midwestern Lesbian is hosting a big gay Super Bowl watch party at Brewdog. As you cheer for That One Team From Missouri to lose, enjoy music, games, food, and drink specials including five dollar headliner beers and three dollar well cocktails. Sun, Feb 9, 6:30 p.m., Brewdog, 316 Reading Rd., Pendleton
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