Wow! This week's list of things to do in Cincinnati is HUGE

Luann Gibbs and Allison Kiehl, Cincinnati Enquirer
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Monday, April 29

MUSEUM: Pompeii: The Exhibition, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. Runs Feb. 16-July 28. Closed Tuesday-Wednesday. Tickets: $23.50, $21.50 seniors, $19.50 children. Cincymuseum.org.

MUSIC: Jazz at the Park, 6-9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs April 8-Oct. 28. Free. Washingtonpark.org.

MUSIC: Steve Hoskins and Phil DeGreg Trio play Paul Simon, Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. memorialhallotr.com.

MUSIC: The Claudettes, Southgate House Revival, Revival Room, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. With the Perfect Children. southgatehouse.com.

The last chance to catch this year's Zoo Blooms at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden will be Tuesday, April 30.
The last chance to catch this year's Zoo Blooms at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden will be Tuesday, April 30.

ENDING: Zoo Blooms, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3400 Vine St., Avondale. Runs April 1-30. Cincinnatizoo.org.

Tuesday, April 30

ART: The Lost Weekend: The Photography of May Pang, noon-8 p.m. Tuesday, noon-7 p.m. Wednesday, Gallery 42, 105 E. Main St., Mason. Exhibition features rare opportunity to see John Lennon in a new light: through the lens of someone who knew him intimately during one of his most creative periods. Meet artist May Pang during event. Coincides with the feature film documentary "The Lost Weekend: A Love Story" on Pang and Lennon's relationship. artenclave.com.

FARMERS MARKET: OTR Craft & Farmers Market, 3-7 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Weekly craft show and farmers market runs Tuesdays from April-November. Free admission. Artisanfest513.org.

FOOD TRUCKS: Strauss Troy Market on the Square, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Food trucks visit. Live music. Runs April 2-Oct. 1. Free. Myfountainsquare.com.

MUSEUM: Whitfield Lovell: Passages, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Runs March 1-May 26. Ticketed. Free every Tuesday in April. Cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

MUSEUM: Accessible Expressions Ohio, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Runs March 29-May 12. Free. Cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

MUSIC: Jazz at the Square, 5-8 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Runs April 2-Oct. 8. Free. Myfountainsquare.com.

MUSIC: Music Live at Lunch: Clark and Jones Trio, 12:10 p.m., Christ Church Cathedral, 318 E. Fourth St., Downtown. Free. Cincinnaticathedral.com.

MUSIC: Madison Beer: "The Spinnin Tour," Andrew J. Brady Music Center, 25 Race St., Downtown. bradymusiccenter.com.

MUSIC: The Teskey Brothers, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. With Joslyn & the Sweet Compression. tafttheatre.org.

MUSIC: Bayside: Worse Things Than Being Alive Tour, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. bogarts.com.

MUSIC: The Garcia Project, Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. cincyticket.com.

RECREATION: Trivia Night, 7-9 p.m., Washington Park Porch, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Weekly April 2-May 21. Free. Washingtonpark.org.

SPORTS: Florence Y’alls vs. Washington Wild Things, 1 p.m., Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence. First home game of the season. Florenceyalls.com.

The Florence Y’alls open their 2024 season against the Washington Wild Things on Tuesday afternoon.
The Florence Y’alls open their 2024 season against the Washington Wild Things on Tuesday afternoon.

ENDING: "The Match Game," 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Ensemble Theatre, 1127 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs April 13-May 5. Ensemblecincinnati.org.

Wednesday, May 1

HEALTH: Workout on the Green, 5:30-7 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free.

MUSEUM: African Modernism in America, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday, Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Downtown. Runs Feb. 10-May 19. $15, $12 seniors. Free admission Sunday-Monday. taftmuseum.org.

MUSEUM: A Breath of Fresh Air: Nature Inspires Rarely Seen Works from the Taft Collection, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday, Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Downtown. Runs Feb. 17-May 19. $15, $12 seniors, free ages 17-under. Free Sundays and Mondays. taftmuseum.org.

MUSEUM: Jayson Musson: His History of Art, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown. Runs April 5-Sept. 8. Free. Cincycac.org.

MUSEUM: Luis Camnitzer: Monuments to Unknown Heroes, Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown. Runs through June 16. Free. Cincycac.org.

MUSIC: Wine Down Wednesdays: Isaac Bluesman & Pork City Slim, 5-8 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Enjoy live music and rotating wine specials for $5. Runs April 3-May 22, and Sept. 4-Oct. 9. Free admission.

MUSIC: The 502s: Great American Road Trip Tour, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. With Daniel Nunnelee. bogarts.com.

THEATER: Je'Caryous Johnson presents: Super Freak, The Rick James Story, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. tafttheatre.org.

Thursday, May 2

CINCO DE MAYO: Pre-Cinco de Mayo Margarita Class, 6-8 p.m., Somerset Bar, 139 E. McMicken Ave, Over-the-Rhine. $25. eventbrite.com.

COMEDY: The Magic of Erin Eaton, 7:30 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. $32. liberty.funnybone.com.

DERBY DAY: Kentucky Derby Cocktail Party, 6 p.m., Ward Hall, 1782 Frankfort Road, Georgetown. Cocktail Party and live auction benefiting Still Waters. $100. scottcountywomansclubky.com.

FILM: "Deep Sky," 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Monday, Cincinnati Museum Center, Lindner Family Omnimax Theater, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. Closed Tuesday-Wednesday. $9.50, $7.50 ages 60-up and ages 3-12. cincymuseum.org/deep-sky.

FILM: "Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation," 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Monday, Cincinnati Museum Center, Lindner Family Omnimax Theater, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. Closed Tuesday-Wednesday. Runs through July 28. $9.50, $7.50 ages 60-up and ages 3-12. cincymuseum.org.

MUSIC: Joe Stamm, Southgate House Revival, Revival Room, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. southgatehouse.com.

OUTDOORS: Spring Clearing at Fernbank Park, 9-11 a.m., Fernbank Park, 50 Thornton Ave., Sayler Park. Volunteer event. Bring thick work gloves. greatparks.org.

RECREATION: Salsa on the Square, 7-10 p.m., Thursdays, Fountain Square. Live music. Local dance instructors teaching basic and intermediate Latin dancing. Features different regional Latin bands each week. Free, no ticket required. Runs May 2-Sept. 26. myfountainsquare.com.

Salsa on the Square returns to Fountain Square this week and will host weekly events through September.
Salsa on the Square returns to Fountain Square this week and will host weekly events through September.

THEATER OPENING: "Boeing Boeing," 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Mariemont Players, 4101 Walton Creek Road, Mariemont. This 1960s French farce involves a Parisian lothario juggling three flight attendant girlfriends. Trouble ensues when unexpected schedule changes bring all three to his apartment at the same time. Runs May 2-19. Mariemontplayers.com.

THEATER OPENING: "Legally Blonde," 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Stained Glass Theater, 802 York St., Newport. Elle seems to have it all, but her world is turned upside down after her boyfriend dumps her to attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, she charms her way into Harvard, too, and soon realizes her own potential. Runs May 2-19. Footlighters.org.

THEATER ENDING: "Much Ado About Nothing," 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Cincinnati Shakespeare Co., 1195 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs April 12-May 5. Cincyshakes.com.

Friday, May 3

ART: Essex Studios Art Walk, 6-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Essex Studios, 2511 Essex Place, Walnut Hills. Browse and buy from resident artists, enjoy live music, local food and new artist debuts. Free admission. essexstudioscincinnati.com.

CHARITY: Cheers for Charity, 5-9 p.m., West Side Brewing, 3044 Harrison Ave., Westwood. 20% of all sales benefit Santa Maria Community Services.

COMEDY: Desi Banks, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. tafttheatre.org.

Desi Banks is set to perform a show at Taft Theatre on Friday.
Desi Banks is set to perform a show at Taft Theatre on Friday.

COMEDY: Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday, 6:30 and 9 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. $48-$58. liberty.funnybone.com.

COMEDY: Scriptless in Seattle, Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown. cincyticket.com.

COMEDY: Josh Gondelman, 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Commonwealth Sanctuary, 522 Fifth Ave., Dayton. $20. Commonwealthsanctuary.com.

FESTIVAL: MoonRunners Music Festival, 3 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday-Sunday, Southgate House Revival, Sanctuary, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. Featuring more than 50 artists over 3 days. Showcases the best in underground folk punk, roots, country and more. Sarah Shook & the Disarmers headline. $110 3-day pass. southgatehouse.com.

FLYING PIG: Fitness Expo, noon-7 p.m., Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm Street, Downtown. flyingpigmarathon.com.

FLYING PIG: 50 West Mile, 7 p.m., starts at West Pete Rose Way, Downtown. flyingpigmarathon.com.

MUSIC: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra: Wires featuring Bryce Dessner, 8 p.m., Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Louis Langrée, conductor. Bryce Dessner, composer. Katia and Marielle Labèque, duo pianos. Cincinnatisymphony.org.

MUSIC: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven 7 & Dessner Premieres, 11 a.m. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Alice Sara Ott, piano, Louis Langree, conductor. Cincinnatisymphony.org.

MUSIC: Hot Water Music: 30th Anniversary Tour, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. With Quicksand, Off with Their Heads. bogarts.com.

MUSIC: The Iron Maidens, Blue Note Harrison, 9660 Dry Fork Road, Harrison. With Paradise Kitty. cincyticket.com.

MUSIC: Muck Sticky, Madison Live, 734 Madison Ave., Covington. madisontheater.com.

NIGHTLIFE: Queen City Imperial Soundsystem, 11:30 p.m.-1 a.m., MOTR Pub, 1345 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. All-vinyl dancehall reggae dance party. Motrpub.com.

SPORTS: Cincinnati Reds vs. Baltimore Orioles, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. Runs May 3-5. Reds.com.

The Cincinnati Reds take on the Baltimore Orioles at home on May 3-5.
The Cincinnati Reds take on the Baltimore Orioles at home on May 3-5.

SPORTS: Florence Y’alls vs. Lake Erie Crushers, 1 p.m., Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence. Florenceyalls.com.

THEATER OPENING: Death by Fatal Murder, Anderson Center Theatre, 7850 Five Mile Road, Anderson Township. Runs May 3-11. Beechmontplayers.org.

THEATER OPENING: "Dear World," 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, The Drama Workshop, 3716 Glenmore Ave., Cheviot. Based on the book "The Mad Woman of Chaillot," this Jerry Herman musical follows Countess Aurelia, who deviously schemes to stop businessmen from drilling for oil in the Parisian neighborhood of Chaillot. Runs May 3-19. Thedramaworkshop.org.

THEATER OPENING: "The Other Place," 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Falcon Theatre, 636 Monmouth St., Newport. Just as Juliana Smithton’s research leads to a potential breakthrough, her life takes a disorienting turn. Runs May 3-18. Falcontheater.net.

THEATER OPENING: "The Red Velvet Cake War," 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Loveland Stage Co., 111 S. Second St., Loveland. This Southern-fried comedy follows three cousins who could not have picked a worse time to throw a family reunion. Runs May 3-19. Lovelandstagecompany.org.

THEATER OPENING: "String of Pearls," 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Lyric Theatre, 1530 Central Ave., Middletown. Explore the possibilities that open up over 35 years in the lives of several women as they come into contact with a certain strand of pearls. Runs May 3-11. Middletownlyric.org.

Saturday, May 4

CHARITY: Adoption Event & Donation Drive, 9 a.m.-noon, Cove Federal Credit Union, 577 Dudley Road, Edgewood. Meet adoptable pets from Kenton County Animal Services. Free.

CINCO DE MAYO: Cincy Cinco, Saturday, noon-10p.m., Sunday, noon-6 p.m., Fountain Square, Downtown. Showcases Latino culture, values and traditions. Food vendors, local dancers and live music. Family-friendly. Free. myfountainsquare.com.

CINCO DE MAYO: Cinco de Mayo Dance, 7-10 p.m., American Legion Anderson Post 318, 6660 Clough Pike, Anderson Township. live music. Cash Bar. $13. post318.org.

CINCO DE MAYO: Cinco De Mayo Fiesta, noon-6 p.m., OTR StillHouse, 2017 Branch Street, Over-the-Rhine. Games, Photo booth, cornhole, raffles, giveaways, contests and more. $5-200. eventbrite.com.

CINCO DE MAYO: Cincinnati Tacos and Tequila Bar Crawl, 5 p.m., BrewDog Cincinnati, 316 Reading Road, Pendleton. Free-$20. eventbrite.com.

COMEDY: Tom Segura: Come Together, Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Downtown. ticketmaster.com.

COMEDY: Kathy Griffin: My Life on the PTSD-List, Taft Theatre, 342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. tafttheatre.org.

COMEDY: Bombs Away Comedy: Emily Davis, 7 and 9:30 p.m., The Comet, 4579 Hamilton Ave., Northside. $15. Bombsawaycomedy.com.

CRAFT SHOW: Spring Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., CNE Parking Lot, 5327 Hutchinson Road, Batavia. Rain date is May 11.

DERBY DAY: Run For The Roses- Kentucky Derby Party, 5-8 p.m., Juniper's, 409 W. Sixth St., Covington. Traditional Kentucky Derby style buffet and cocktails. Prizes for best hat and best dressed. Live music after event by Ricky Nye Inc. $60. eventbrite.com.

DERBY DAY: Run for the Roses, 4-8 p.m., Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport. Live music, petting zoo and more. Family-friendly. Free. eventbrite.com.

DERBY DAY: 2024 Kentucky Derby Watch Party, 10:30 a.m., Turfway Park, 7500 Turfway Road, Florence. Place bets, naked Karate Girls Concert, DJ, hat contest and more. $10. ticketmaster.com.

DERBY DAY: 4th Annual Kentucky Derby Party, 4-9 p.m., The Farm, 239 Anderson Ferry Road, Delhi Township. Prepurchase only. $55. northbendyachtclub.org.

DERBY DAY: Derby Day Fundraiser, 3:30-7 p.m., Dinsmore Homestead Museum, 5656 Burlington Pike, Burlington. BBQ buffet, hat contests, silent auction, cash bar, house tours and live music. $65. dinsmorefarm.org.

EXPO: GeoFair: Crystals & Fossil Treasures, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville. Produced by the Cincinnati Mineral Society and the Cincinnati Dry Dredgers. Shop gems, minerals, fossils and jewelry, get experts to help identify fossils, mineral specimens and jewelry. $18 2-day pass, $12 single day, $5 children. Free admission for scouts in uniform. Geofair.com.

FLYING PIG: Family Fun Festival, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Smale Park, 8 W Mehring Way, downtown. flyingpigmarathon.com.

FLYING PIG: 5K at 9 a.m., 10K at 7 a.m., Flying Piglet at 10 a.m., The 26th Mile at 11 a.m., PigAbilities at noon, Flying Fur at 1 p.m., Downtown. flyingpigmarathon.com.

FLYING PIG: Fitness Expo, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm Street, Downtown. flyingpigmarathon.com.

The Flying Fur Race is set to begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday.
The Flying Fur Race is set to begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday.

HEALTH: Mammogram Party & Health Resources, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Washington Park Porch, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free. Washingtonpark.org.

MUSIC: “Lights, Camera, Cabaret,” 7:30 p.m., The Carnegie, 1028 Scott St., Covington. Join Queen City Cabaret as they celebrate the centennial of legendary film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. $30-$40. Thecarnegie.com.

MUSIC: Sunshine Fest, 1-9 p.m., Funky Sunshine, 6448 Sherman Ave., Anderson Township. Music, vendors and more. Family-friendly. Facebook.com/funkysunshine.

MUSIC: Liquid Stranger: Wakaan Expansion Tour, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. With Shlump, Ahee, Shanghai Doom. bogarts.com.

MUSIC: Leonid & Friends, 3 and 8 p.m., Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. ludlowgaragecincinnati.com.

MUSIC: Aaron Tippin, Belterra Casino, 777 Belterra Drive, Florence, Ind. belterracasino.boydgaming.com.

MUSIC: The Ultimate Doors: A Tribute to The Doors, MegaCorp Pavilion, 111 W. Fourth St., Newport. promowestlive.com.

MUSIC: Full Moon Fever: Tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Madison Live, 734 Madison Ave., Covington. madisontheater.com.

OUTDOORS: Live Animal Visit, 3 p.m., Glenwood Gardens, 10397 Springfield Pike, Woodlawn. Touch some animal artifacts and meet some animal ambassadors. Free. greatparks.org.

POETRY: DuWaup’s Cincinnati Poetry Slam, 5 p.m., Artsville, 5021 Whetsel Ave., Madisonville. Cincinnatipoetryslam.com.

SHOPPING: Mother’s Day Market, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free admission. Artisanfest513.org.

TOURS: Cavalcade of Homes, noon-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Northern Kentucky. Tour newly built homes in Hebron, Villa Hills, Southgate, Independence, Covington and Newport. Builders include Arlinghaus, Ashley, The B.O.L.D. Co., Drees Homes, and Meierjohn Building Group. Runs weekends May 4-19. Free. cavalcadenky.com.

Sunday, May 5

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on the Levee with a Magarita crawl that includes 7 bars, including The Gallery on the Levee.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo on the Levee with a Magarita crawl that includes 7 bars, including The Gallery on the Levee.

CINCO DE MAYO: Cinco de Mayo Margarita Crawl at Newport on the Levee, 2-6 p.m., Newport on the Levee, One Levee Way, Newport. Bar crawl includes 7 locations and 14 margaritas. Free. notlmargaritabarcrawl.eventbrite.com

COMEDY: Alton Walker, 6:30 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. $27. liberty.funnybone.com.

FAMILY: Youth Fishing Tournament, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash. Blueash.com.

The annual Flying Pig marathon will begin on Sunday, May 5, at 6:30 a.m.
The annual Flying Pig marathon will begin on Sunday, May 5, at 6:30 a.m.

FLYING PIG: Flying Pig Marathon and Half Marathon, 6:30 a.m., starts at Elm Street, finishes at Mehring Way. flyingpigmarathon.com.

FLYING PIG: Victory Party, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Smale Park, 8 W Mehring Way, Downtown. flyingpigmarathon.com.

MUSIC: Westwood First Concert Series: Heather MacPhail, 2:30 p.m., Westwood First Presbyterian Church, 3011 Harrison Ave., Westwood.

MUSIC: Sunshine Sessions House Music Festival, 2-9 p.m. various venues around Cincinnati first Sunday of the month May-October. facebook.com.

MUSIC: Stardew Valley: Festival of Seasons, Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. memorialhallotr.com.

Looking ahead

CHARITY: Views & Brews, May 17, Smale Riverfront Park, Schmidlapp Lawn, 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. Enjoy bus tour of Cincinnati Parks’ hidden gems while enjoying brews. $140 per couple, $75 single. Benefits Cincinnati Parks Foundation. RSVP by May 5. Cincinnatiparksfoundation.org.

– Find more events at events.cincinnati.com –

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Things to do in Cincinnati this week: April 29-May 5