We're almost to the weekend, Cincinnati. There's plenty of fun to look forward to, including CityBeat's Best of Cincinnati event on April 11. Take a hike to check out what kind of flowers these April showers are yielding, find a clothing swap to spruce up your spring looks or check out the Half Price Books West Chester Warehouse for an exclusive sale. Scroll down for all of our weekend picks.
Gun rights advocates headed to the West End on Saturday, April 6 in an organized effort to raise awareness about gun violence in the city and beyond. The Walk to End Gun Violence was held in honor of 11-year-old Domonic Davis, who was shot and killed near Laurel Playground in November, according to a press release. Davis' father, Issac; Congressman Greg Landsman; Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Kearney; and councilmember Anna Albi were among the speakers at the event on Saturday.
Greater Cincinnati got hit with its first big spring storm of 2024 on Tuesday, April 2, with some parts of the Tri-State like Norwood and Oakley getting walloped by heavy, fast rainfall that caused severe flooding. The storm also produced high winds in the Monroe area, which knocked down six power lines along I-75, shutting down both sides of the interstate for hours Tuesday night. There were even two radar-confirmed tornadoes east of us: one in Ripley in Brown County and another in West Union in Adams County.
The season of the packed social calendar is finally upon us, Cincinnati. The roster of great events taking place across Cincinnati this weekend is sure to deny you of any FOMO sadness as you flit from one exciting local event to the next. From inaugural LGBTQ+ bar crawls to new art exhibit openings and themed dance nights, there is something for everyone this weekend. Keep scrolling for our favorite weekend events.