Things to do in Cincinnati this week, April 27-May 3, 2026

There’s lots to do in the Queen City this week. Whether you want to race or walk through the streets of downtown during Flying Pig Marathon weekend or dig into tacos at Cincy Cinco, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Discover what’s happening in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky with this guide to the biggest and best events.

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Monday, April 27

Learn something new at ‘Native Language Original Records from Europe’

Genealogist Daniel Horowitz will guide attendees through strategies for locating, understanding and applying European records to build and expand family trees, including the latest AI‑driven tools at MyHeritage.

Details: 7-8:30 p.m., Adath Israel Congregation – Chapel, 3201 E. Galbraith Road, Amberley Village. Free. adath-israel.org.

See one of the largest tulip displays in the world

At Cincinnati Zoo’s Zoo Blooms event, see more than one million daffodils, hyacinths, flowering trees, shrubs and other spring bulbs.

Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Avondale. Runs April 1-30. cincinnatizoo.org.

Tuesday, April 28

The Reds play the Rockies this week.

Details: 6:40 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 12:40 p.m. Thursday, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. mlb.com.

See ‘August Wilson’s: The Piano Lesson’

Set during the Great Depression, this play centers on a conflict between Berniece and her brother Boy Willie over the fate of an heirloom piano. Berniece values the piano for its historical significance, while Boy Willie views it as a path to financial opportunity.

Details: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday-Friday, 1 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Playhouse in the Park, The Rouse Theatre, 962 Mount Adams Circle, Eden Park. Runs April 11-May 3. cincyplay.com.

Learn about the legacy of Behringer-Crawford Museum

Behringer-Crawford Museum is celebrating 75 years of art, culture and community. History buffs can come learn more about the most cherished collections on display, such as glowing minerals. Check out the “Treasures from the Attic” exhibit, exploring 250 years of fashion and furniture.

Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Behringer-Crawford Museum, Devou Park, 1600 Montague Road, Covington. $9, $8 ages 60-up, $5 ages 3-17. “Treasures from the Attic” runs Feb. 14-Aug. 9. bcmuseum.org.

See ‘Water for Elephants’

After a personal tragedy, a young man named Jacob Jankowski jumps onto a train and finds a new home with a traveling circus.

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 April 21-May 3. cincinnatiarts.org.

Wednesday, April 29

Get creative at Art in the Park

Each week, try a new creative activity, rotating between a hands-on class where you can learn different styles of pinch pot pottery with Queen City Clay and flower arranging with Blooms by Lo.

Details: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs Wednesdays through May 20. washingtonpark.org.

Create a vase and pendant for Mother’s Day

Celebrate Mother’s Day by crafting a flower vase or a pendant with the help of professional glass blowers.

Details: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, Neusole Glassworks, 11925 Kempersprings Drive, Forest Park. Prices vary per item. Runs through May 31. neusoleglassworks.com.

See ‘Folk Art: Self-Taught Artists. Self-Told Stories’

This exhibition celebrates 200 years of American ingenuity and the personal forces that move artists beyond contemplation to creation, offering guests a glimpse of the raw, authentic American sprit.

Details: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, Harmon Museum, Armstrong Conference Center, 105 S Broadway St., Lebanon. $10 in addition to standard museum admission. Runs through June 13. wchsmuseum.org.

Shop healthy and affordable foods at Northside Farmers Market

Browse over 20 vendors selling everything from fresh vegetables and fruits, bread, eggs and dairy, baked goods and pastries, jams, meats, ferments, soaps, spices, chocolate, coffee and more.

Details: 4-7 p.m., Northside Farmers Market, 4222 Hamilton Ave., Northside. northsidefm.org.

Thursday, April 30

Get your spring shopping done at Brazee Artist Studios

Browse the studios and buy directly from the artists. Artists work in a variety of mediums, including paint, printmaking, paper, pastel, textiles, glass jewelry, ship building and more. Enjoy live music and hors d’oeuvres along the way.

Details: 5-9 p.m., Brazee Studios, 4426 Brazee St., Oakley. Parking available off Enyart Ave. brazeeglassdesign.com.

Peruse beautiful works of art at StudioKroner

Check out the first solo exhibition in the gallery by founder Paul Kroner: “What Have I Done?”

Details: noon-5 p.m. Thursday-Friday, noon-3 p.m. Saturday, StudioKroner, 130 W. Court St., Downtown. Runs April 16-May 23. studiokroner.com.

See ‘The Art of the Brick’

Artist Nathan Sawaya turns one million Lego bricks into more than 100 works of art, including a 20-foot-long T-Rex, human figures, many animals, famous art and other life-size sculptures.

Details: Various sessions available Thursdays-Sundays, Exhibition Hub Art Center, 18 W. Fourth St., Downtown. Runs through May 31. feverup.com.

Sip on a cold beer at Brews and Blues

Grab a beer and enjoy a lineup of live blues artists, rotating weekly.

Details: 6-9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs Thursdays through May 21. washingtonpark.org.

Play a board game at Game Night

Enjoy a new, free-to-play game with each week. Instructors will facilitate and lead through each game.

Details: 5-8 p.m., Elm Street Plaza, 150 W. Fifth St., Downtown. Free. Runs Thursdays through May 21. elmstreetplazacincy.com.

Friday, May 1

Participate in Flying Pig Marathon Weekend

Flying Pig Health and Fitness Expo: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, First Financial Center, 525 Elm Street, Downtown.

Fifty West Mile: 7 p.m. Friday, Transit Tunnel, ends on Mehring Way, Downtown. Participants receive a shirt, two Fifty West Brewing Company beer tickets and a Skyline Chili cheese coney. Finishers receive a medal that doubles as a bottle opener.

10K: 7 a.m. Saturday, Mehring Way, Downtown.

Flying Pig Family Fun Festival: 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Smale Riverfront Park, 166 W. Mehring Way, Downtown. See live performances from musician Zak Morgan, interactive games, dance parties, kids vs. parents challenges, a photo booth and giveaways.

5K: 9 a.m. Saturday, Mehring Way, Downtown.

Flying Piglet: 10 a.m. Saturday, Smale Riverfront Park, 166 W. Mehring Way, Downtown. For ages under 7.

Flying Fur: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mehring Way, Downtown. Humans will receive a shirt, limited-edition poster, and virtual goodie bag. Finishers will receive a medal, mylar blanket and finish-area refreshments.

The 26th Mile: noon Saturday, Freedom Way, Downtown. Youth program for school-aged children to participate in Flying Pig Marathon Weekend.

PigAbilities: 1 p.m. Saturday, Freedom Way, Downtown. Participants receive a shirt, finisher medal, limited-edition poster and a Flying Pig premium item.

Flying Pig Marathon, Half Marathon, 4-Person Relay: 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Rosa Parks Street, Downtown.

Victory Party: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Smale Riverfront Park, 166 W. Mehring Way, Downtown.

Details: flyingpigmarathon.com.

Attend DAAPFASH26

Senior designers from the College of DAAP at the University of Cincinnati will showcase their fashion designs on the runway.

Details: 7:30 p.m., MegaCorp Pavilion, 101 W. Fourth St., Newport. promowestlive.com.

Kick off Maifest celebrations

Welcome spring with Bavarian flavor, live music in the biergarten and the keg tapping of Jubilaum Anniversary Lager.

Details: 6-9 p.m., Hofbräuhaus Newport Brewery & Restaurant, 200 W. Third St., Newport. eventvesta.com.

Meet adorable animals at Zoo Babies

Celebrate the newest additions to the Cincinnati Zoo, big and small babies alike, in their exhibits this month.

Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Avondale. Runs May 1-31. cincinnatizoo.org.

Shop ’til you drop at The City Mercantile’s Spring Market

Browse unique, handmade home goods, shop for creative gifts and enjoy delicious treats.

Details: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Warren County Fairgrounds, 665 N. Broadway, Lebanon. thecitymercantile.com.

May the force be with you at Cincinnati Pops’ ‘The Music of Star Wars’

Journey to galaxies far, far away as the Cincinnati Pops brings iconic music from the Star Wars universe to life. Enjoy lightsaber training, Star Wars trivia, an in-depth look at the saga’s history with Joe Horine and photo opportunities with costumed characters.

Details: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. cincinnatisymphony.org.

Enjoy live opera at Summit Park

Cincinnati Opera will perform classic arias and Broadway favorites under the Canopy.

Details: 6:30-8 p.m., Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash. summitparkblueash.com.

Hang out with dragons at ‘How to Train Your Dragon the Musical Jr.’

Follow Hiccup, a young Viking, and a dragon named Toothless in this stage adaptation of the beloved DreamWorks classic.

Details: 2 and 5 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Emery Theater, 1112 Walnut St., Downtown. Runs weekends April 17-May 3. thechildrenstheatre.com.

See ‘Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical’

Follow Rosemary Clooney’s journey from her humble beginnings in Maysville, Kentucky, to her rise to Hollywood stardom in this musical biography.

Details: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Playhouse in the Park, Rosenthall Shelterhouse Theatre, 962 Mount Adams Circle, Eden Park. Runs March 21-May 17. cincyplay.com.

See ‘Pericles’

In this reimagining of William Shakespeare’s “Pericles” by Cincy Shakes, Prince Pericles travels through space, exploring alien worlds, navigating cosmic storms and encountering intergalactic inhabitants as he searches for love.

Details: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, The Otto M. Budig Theater, 1195 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs through May 3. c i ncysha k es.com.

Saturday, May 2

Have fun at Cincy Cinco Latino Cultural Festival

Immerse yourself in the vibrant Latino culture. Each day will feature a fantastic array of food and live salsa, merengue and bachata music. See vibrant folkloric performances representing Mexico, Brazil and Panama. Activities include games, raffles and piñatas.

Details: noon-10 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. myfountainsquare.com.

Celebrate Hispanic culture

Enjoy folkloric dance performances by the Cincinnati Baila! Dance Academy and live Latin and Caribbean music from the Mambo Combo.

Details: 5-8 p.m., Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash. summitparkblueash.com.

Browse Artisan Market Place’s Spring Fest

Shop from local brands at a curated community marketplace.

Details: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. artisanfest513.org.

Find good eats at Taco & Tequila Bar Crawl

Exchange tokens for flavor-packed tacos. Sip on discounted beverages such as handcrafted margaritas, smooth tequila and ice-cold beer. Listen to DJ beats in a fiesta atmosphere.

Details: 1-6 p.m., various participating restaurants in Over-the-Rhine. Find list of participating venues at barcrawlusa.com.

Figure out who done it at Punchlines & Popcorn

When Mr. Boddy becomes a dead one at his own dinner party, his guests and butler must join together to solve the mystery.

Details: 7-9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. washingtonpark.org.

Cheer on your favorite horse at Brianza’s Derby Day Party

Enjoy live music and a BBQ dinner. Pick a horse out of the hat and split the pot. Prizes for best dressed.

Details: 4-8 p.m., Brianza Gardens & Winery, 14611 Salem Creek Road, Crittenden. $28. brianzagardens.com/derby.

Wear your most extravagant hat for Run for the Roses Party

Enjoy live music from The Recipe on The Plaza. Watch the main race on the jumbo LED screen. Place your bets for a chance to win prizes. After the race, grab drinks and food with specials available at nearby restaurants and bars.

Details: 5-8 p.m., Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport. newportonthelevee.com.

Laugh out loud with Martin Lawrence

Stand-up comedian Martin Lawrence is bringing his “Y’all Know What It Is Tour” to Cincinnati.

Details: 8 p.m., Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. tafttheatre.org.

Forest bathe with Pam Lowe Cho

This Japanese practice starts with a standard sequence including slow, attentive walking, guided sensory experiences and individual reflection. End with tea made from foraged ingredients and share your individual experience with a group.

Details: 1-2:30 p.m., Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton. pyramidhill.org.

Sunday, May 3

Find something special at Tri-State Antique Market

Shop antiques and vintage collectibles from over 125 dealers at this monthly show.

Details: 6 a.m.-3 p.m., Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, 351 E. Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg. $5 admission, cash only. Free admission ages 18-under. Runs every first Sunday May through October. lawrenceburgantiqueshow.com.