If you can’t find the perfect event this weekend, it’s a skill issue. You can’t toss an official LPGA golf ball without hitting a cool festival, convention, or concert. Here’s just a small sample of options.
Kroger Queen City LPGA Championship
Some of the best female golfers in the world will be competing in Cincinnati at the annual Queen City Championship including reigning world champ Nelly Korda, Jeeno Thitikul, Ruoning Yin, Cincy native Alexandra Swayne, UC junior Ellise Rymer, Xavier senior Madison Reemsnyder, and more. Attendees will also have access to autograph zones, a family center, giveaways, and a putting contest. Single day tickets start at $25 and weekend tickets start at $50. Thurs, May 14-Sun, May 17, Maketewah Country Club, 5401 Reading Rd., Bond Hill
17th Annual Breakfast on the Bridge
In celebration of National Bike to Work Day, cyclists will be gathering on the Purple People Bridge to share breakfast and community. Complimentary coffee and treats from Trailhead Coffee and North South Baking Co. will be served at 7 a.m. followed by a group photo and press conference by the City of Newport about updates to the bridge. Fri, May 15, 7-9 a.m., Purple People Bridge, One Levee Way, Newport
Power to Pursue 5th Annual Summit
This women’s empowerment conference returns with a keynote speech from television presenter, bestselling author, and podcast host Jen Hatmaker. Attendees will get to take part in breakout sessions about topics like women’s health, mindfullness, and finance all led by female educators and industry leaders. General admission is $205 and VIP is $275. Fri, May 15, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Music Hall Ballroom, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine
SCG Con is the ultimate free three-day celebration of trading card games. From Pokémon to Magic: The Gathering to League of Legends, there will be plenty of vendors to shop from, artists to meet, and tournaments to play in. Attendees can enter into any tournament except for the invite-only Magic: The Gathering Regional Championship. Fri, May 15-Sun, May 17, First Financial Center, 525 Elm St., downtown
It’s a German toast to spring at Goebel Park with traditional beer gardens and fest tents, two stages of live music, food vendors selling German and local favorites, a special Reds zone with games, giveaways, and mascot appearances, a petting zoo, stein hoists, live speed painting, and much more. Optional ticketed events include the Wine Stroll Through Europe on Saturday and a flower crown workshop and parade on Sunday. ri, May 15-Sun, May 17, Goebel Park, 501 Philadelphia St., Covington
This year’s iconic music festival directed by Julia Bullock begins at on Friday at 5 p.m. in Washington Park with the brand new Dîner en Fleur picnic (register here) before moving into Music Hall for the 7:30 p.m. celebratory genre-blending Mass, An Eclectic Opening Night. On Saturday, the Festival Family Lounge will open in the Wilks Studio with kid-friendly performances, singing activities, crafts, snacks, and drinks. That evening the May Festival Chorus will perform The Water’s Journey, combining the jazz of Duke Ellington’s The River with Ralph Vaughan William’s A Sea Symphony. Closing out the first weekend will be an intimate recital of A Dream Deferred: Langston Hughes in Song at Memorial Hall. Fri, May 15-Sun, May 19; Washington Park, Music Hall, Memorial Hall; Over-the-Rhine
55th Annual Duveneck Memorial Art Walk
New for this year’s Duveneck art show—vendors and artworks will be set up all around the Baker Hunt Campus to turn the event into an interactive walk. Attendees will get to shop around the Purple Paisley Artisan Market before making their way to Baker Hunt Art Show full of original works, live music, food trucks, demos, and more. Sat, May 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center, 620 Greenup St., Covington
Rock, mineral, gem, and fossil enthusiasts will be able to shop from over 40 vendors and check out over 45 displays at this geology fair. There will also be geode cracking, an education center, games, scout activities, free fossils and minerals for kids, lapidary arts demonstrations, swap stations, and fossil identification. Admission is $12 for adults, $5 for kids, $18 for a two-day pass, and free for scouts and teachers. Sat, May 16-Sun, May 17, Butler County Fairground Event Center, 1715 Fairgrove Ave., Hamilton
It’s the fifth annual fundraiser and kick-off to kitten season at Purrfect Day Cat Café with raffles, merch, and special cuddle sessions with adoptable kittens. The 25-minute cuddle sessions are $30 and include a free sticker and raffle ticket—all proceeds go to League for Animal Welfare, Cincinnati Animal Care, and PAWS of Dearborn Humane Center. Sat, May 16-Sun, May 17, 1:15-5:15 p.m., Purrfect Day Cat Café, 25 W. Eighth St., Covington
Grammy-winning rapper Kid Cudi is bringing his Rebel Ragers tour to Riverbend. The artist best known for songs like “Day’N’Nite”, “Pursuit of Happiness”, and “Mr. Rager” will be joined by Big Boi, A-Trak, and Chip Tha Ripper. Tickets start at $49. Sat, May 16, 6:30 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Rd., Anderson Twp.
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