Batter up! These Cincinnati events will have you running around downtown like the Reds players run the bases with all there is to do this weekend. First up is Kids Opening Day, including not just a game versus the Red Sox but a mascot parade, Reds player red carpet and more.
All the car lovers out there should take a trip to the Cincinnati Auto Expo to check out the sweet rides. Theater fans can see a showing of “Chicago” at the Aronoff Center. And if you’re in need of a good laugh, see Matt Rife and an Impractical Joker perform their comedy routines this weekend.
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1. Kids Opening Day
Enjoy a mascot parade and a Reds player parade on the red carpet, along with fun activities for the kids. Kids ages 14-under can grab a Reds cap (while supplies last).
Stick around for the game against the Boston Red Sox. After the game, fans of all ages can line up to run the bases. (Yes, even parents can get in on the fun!)
Kids Opening Day party: 11 a.m. Saturday, Crosley Terrace and Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. mlb.com.
Game: 4:10 p.m. Saturday, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. mlb.com.
2. Cincinnati Auto Expo
Browse a collection of the hardest-to-find, highly desirable models. Sit behind the wheel at the Chevrolet Test Drive and the BMW Ride and Drive. Adopt a pet at the “Subaru Pet Park.” Young ones can learn about auto safety in the Kids Family Zone.
Details: 3-9 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, First Financial Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown. $11 at the door, $9 in advance, free ages 12-under. cincinnatiautoexpo.com.
3. ‘Chicago’
Set during Chicago’s “Jazz Age,” two of Cook County Jail’s murderesses, Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart, become fierce rivals as they compete for headlines amidst a media frenzy in this tale of fame, fortune and, of course, jazz.
Details: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. Runs March 24-29. cincinnatiarts.org.
4. Matt Rife
Standup comedian Matt Rife is bringing his “Stay Golden World Tour” to Heritage Bank Center this weekend.
Details: 7 p.m. Sunday, Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Downtown. heritagebankcenter.com.
5. James ‘Murr’ Murray
Impractical joker James “Murr” Murray is bringing his “The Errors Tour,” to Madison Theater.
Details: 8 p.m. Friday, 730 Madison Ave., Covington. madisontheater.com.
6. ‘The Original Italian Dinner’
The 115-year-old tradition returns. Buy homemade ravioli (50 for $20), hand-rolled meatballs (10 for $10), homemade sauce ($10 per quart) and grated cheese ($8 per container) in support of Sacred Heart Church.
Details: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Sacred Heart Church, 2733 Massachusetts Ave., Camp Washington. sacredheartcincinnati.com.
7. Queen of the West Burlesque Festival
See an action-packed lineup from the burlesque and alternative performance art communities, including a welcome mixer, three hands-on workshops on Saturday, a Main Stage Show, and a Tassels and Treats burlesque brunch.
Friday: 8 p.m., The Mockbee, 2262 Central Parkway, West End.
Saturday: Workshop times vary, 8 p.m. Main Stage Show, Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine.
Sunday: 1 p.m., Tokyo Kitty, 575 Race St., Downtown. queenofthewestburlesquefestival.org.
8. Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Devou Park
Kids can participate in the traditional Easter egg hunt and a variety of classic games and springtime fun, including photos with the Easter Bunny and a petting zoo. Attendees can enjoy free food and browse vendor booths hosted by local organizations and community groups.
Details: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, noon egg hunt for ages 0-3, 12:15 p.m. egg hunt for ages 4-7, 12:30 p.m. egg hunt for ages 8-12, Volpenhein Shelter, Devou Park, 1201 Park Drive, Covington. Free. covingtonky.gov.
9. Big Dig NKY
Kids will get the rare chance to operate construction machinery (in a safe, supervised environment) and get a hands-on introduction to the construction industry and skilled trades. Climb, dig and explore big machines.
Details: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Boone County Fairgrounds, 5819 Idlewild Road, Burlington. $10. thebigdignky.com.
10. Telescope Fest
Join astronomer and eclipse expert Dean Regas as he and a dozen of his fellow stargazers show off their telescopes. Explore different telescope designs, ask experts questions and learn what equipment you can use to see and photograph astronomical events yourself. Weather permitting, view the moon and stars.
Details: 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Ault Park Pavilion, 5090 Observatory Circle, Mount Lookout. Free. aultparkac.org.
Honorable mention: Final Friday
Browse and buy art directly from the artists on Final Friday. There are more than 250 studios over four buildings, and shops will host artists. Artist of the month is Carol Mackey in studio 301.
Details: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Pendleton Art Center, 1310 Pendleton St., Pendleton. Valet parking is $10. Free admission. pendletonartcenter.com.
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