Rhyme TimeApril 28What better way to celebrate National Poetry Month than to
GET LIT! at Cincinnati's Annual Indie Mag Extravaganza. Four remarkable readers from across the U.S., Chad Sweeny, Tyrone Williams, Matt McBride and Megan Grumbling, will be at
Northside Tavern this Wednesday reading stanza after stanza of their brilliant and eclectic poetry. Come at 5:00 p.m. for a pre-readings happy hour, and then post-readings, enjoy the
Eagle to Squirrel Variety Hour.
GET LIT! readings will begin at 7:00 p.m. and is sponsored by Forklift Ohio, Memorious, Post Road and Smartish Pace.
Through His EyesApril 28You all know Sophocles' classic tale of Oedipus Rex - thanks to required high school reading - the man who, in a nutshell, killed his father and slept with his mother. Well now it's time to get to know the new, modern version of Mr. Rex, the man who lives in a world of jagged, spoken-word poetry and smooth, classical text. Alison Vodnoy has re-imagined the ancient figure in her adaptation,
The Eyes of Oedipus, where the King to Beggar is de-constructed along with his sight. Experience the classic tale from the perspective of Oedipus, who roams the corner of McMicken and Vine, blind, lost, and searching for the answers to his tragic past. Get down to
Know Theatre of Cincinnati this Wednesday to see how Oedipus -played by Darnell Benjamin - begins to put together pieces of his past and comes apart in the present.
The Eyes of Oedipus will show April 28, May 2 & 5 at 7:00 p.m., and May 13-15 at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets are $12.00, and the opening night party will follow the May 5 performance.
Community Giggles April 29"Laughter is the closest distance between two people," said Danish comedian Victor Borge. Well in the spirit of Borge's words, and community building, CS13 invites you to chuckle for chuckles sake at
Laugh In. This Thursday, CS13 - an artist run not-for-profit gallery and performance space - invites you to laugh for no particular reason with/and at the artists who collaborate in the space. From 8:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m., come get the giggles with friends, neighbors, strangers, and see just how close laughter can bring us all together.
When Pigs RunApril 30-May 2It might be too late to register to run in the
12th Flying Pig Marathon, but it's never too late to enjoy the other Flying Pig festivities. Fountain Square will once again host the
"Pig Out" Pasta Party - runners need their carbs - on Saturday with seating times at 4:30 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Then get down to Yeatman's Cove on Sunday, to congratulate the runners as they cross the finish line, and stick around for the
Post Race Party. The party will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with music, food, and fun for the whole family. The
Flying Pig Marathon is a great Cincinnati tradition, so don't miss the chance to be a part of the fun.
Cervezas and TangosMay 1-2No need to wait until May 5 for Cinco de Mayo festivities, there's an early celebration of Latin culture hapening this weekend on Fountain Square. The
Cincy-Cinco Latin Festival will take place from noon to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 7:00 p.m. There will be half a dozen of authentic Latin restaurants from the area, presenting food from Mexico, Puerto Rico and Central America. In addition to delicious Latin cuisine, there will also be traditional and modern Latin American music, dance and art.
Cincy- Cinco Latin Festival is free to the public and a fun, educational time for all.
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