Our Cincinnati Weekend Picks April 5-7

Drag queens are at the museum, cherry blossoms are in the park, and runners are in the cemetery this weekend.
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Celebrate the Japanese cherry blossom festival, hanami, with a picnic at Ault Park on Saturday afternoon.

PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF ASIANATI

Now that all of our eggs have been hunted and our Aprils have been Fooled, we’re in the swing of spring. There are cool events happening all over Cincinnati everywhere you look. Whether you want to attend storytime with a man-sized crayon or shop for the perfect antique vase, you’ll have a good time this weekend.


Prehysteric Pride Night at the Museum

Get ready for some (ill)informed tours with (in)accurate facts about local history. Cincinnati Pride is taking over the Museum Center with performances, informational booths, a raffle, and more. All night, drag queens Sister MSG, Lady Pheadra, Judith Iscariot, Stixen Stones, and Penny Tration will be leading (mis)informational tours through the history museum. There will also be a classic drag show in the rotunda the entire night, so bring some dollar bills to tip your queens. Tickets are $30 with a tour and $20 without. Friday, April 5, 6:30-11 p.m., Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate

Over the Moon Vintage Market

It’s one of the first big vintage markets of the year. Vendors and customers from over three states will be descending upon the Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds to partake in the spring show. Many of the vendors in attendance specialize in selling antique home decor so if you’re planning to shop, you may want to make sure there is space in your car. Admission and parking is free. Friday, April 5, 4-9 p.m., Saturday, April 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Agner Hall in Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, US-50 and Hollywood Blvd., Lawrenceburg

Storytime: The Crayons Love Our Planet with Esteban the Magnificent

Before you ask, yes Esteban the Magnificent is a giant green crayon that wears a cape. Fans of Drew Daywalt’s Crayons book series may recognize him as the protagonist of The Day the Crayons Came Home. On Saturday, Esteban will be visiting Joseph-Beth for a special storytime reading of The Crayons Love Our Planet to celebrate Earth Month. Who better to encourage green living to kids than an enormous living green crayon? Saturday, April 6, 10:30 a.m., Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 2692 Madison Rd., Norwood

Asianati Hanami Picnic

Join Asianati, Sakura Juku, and the Japan America Society of Greater Cincinnati for a celebration of hanami, the Japanese cherry blossom festival. Everyone will be gathered under the cherry blossom trees in Ault Park for an afternoon celebration of springtime. There will be crafts, a raffle for cherry blossom themed items, live performances by Cincinnati-Dayton Taiko Drummers and Sakura Ladies Chorus, and mochi and daifuku desserts from Coco Sakula Japanese Grocery Store. Admission is free and picnic blankets are recommended. Saturday, April 6, 12-3 p.m., Ault Park, 5090 Observatory Dr., Mt. Lookout

Glow Lite

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park’s bi-annual fundraiser is lighting up the entire venue to celebrate the new exhibit, Mounds, Moon, and Stars. Guests will get to be the first to view the exhibition while enjoying light bites and cocktails themed around the upcoming solar eclipse. Tickets are $55 and all proceeds go towards supporting the preservation of Fortified Hill, an indigenous Earthworks site originally built by the Hopewell. Saturday, April 6, 7-10 p.m., Pyramid Sculpture Park, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Rd., Hamilton

Caracole AIDS Walk + Run

You can raise money for HIV/AIDS services and get some exercise at the same time. The race will start at the funeral home entrance of Spring Grove Cemetery and there are 5k and 10k course options, but walkers can only participate in the 5k. Participants are also encouraged to raise additional funds to help Caracole reach their fundraising goal of $45,000. Adult registration is $30 for the 5k and $45 for the 10k and youth prices are $20 for the 5k and $35 for the 10k. Sunday, April 7, registration starts at 8 a.m., race takes off at 9 a.m., Spring Grove Funeral Home, 4389 Spring Grove Ave., Northside

Greater Cincinnati Bridal & Wedding Expo

It’s about to be wedding season, so head to the Northern Kentucky Convention Center to get a head start on all things wedding planning. There will be food sampling, planning seminars, giveaways, and a fashion show by Wendy’s Bridal. Wedding professionals of all kinds from DJs to makeup artists to limo drivers will be in attendance to help you plan your special day. Attendance is free with online registration or $10 at the door. Sunday, April 7, 1:30-5 p.m., Northern Kentucky Convention Center, 1 W Rivercenter Blvd., Covington

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