Broadway in Wicked and Hamilton and for her portray- al of Nina Rosario in theTony Award-winning musical In the Heights, Broadway icon Mandy Gonzalez joins JMR and the Pops in a celebra- tion of the Latine voices of Broadway, such as Lin-Manu- el Miranda, Rita Moreno and Linda Ronstadt. Expect hits from In the Heights, Hamil- ton, Moana and many more! Music Hall, May 2-3: 7:30
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While supplies last, get to the game for a Bobblehead featuring a Reds CloneTroop- er in honor of Star Wars night at the ballpark. Great American Ballpark, 6:40 p.m. $23. mlb.com/reds FAIRY HOUSE BUILDING WORKSHOP Add a bit of whimsy to the yard by creating a fun fairy house to take home. Cald- well Nature Preserve, 10 a.m.-noon. $6 per person for ages five and older. explore- nature.regfox/fairy-house- building-workshop GROWFEST Discover hard-to-find veg- etables, herbs, perennials, shrubs, trees and more.This celebration will also feature live music, kids’ activities, food trucks, a raffle and more.The Civic Garden Cen- ter, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. civic- gardencenter.org/growfest MOTHER-SON DANCE Celebrate the cherished bond between mothers (or mother figures) and sons of all ages! Enjoy a night filled with delicious food, lively dancing and unforgettable memories. Dan Beard Council, 6-9 p.m. $15-25. eventbrite.com/e/ mother-son-dance- tickets-1266698191389 OUTDOOR ARCHERY: MAY THE FOURTH EDITION “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...” May the Fourth is coming up, why not celebrate with archery and a variety of Star Wars themed games! For ages 10+. Winton Woods Adventure Outpost, Compound Bow: 10 a.m., Recurve Bow: 1 p.m. $26. greatparks.org
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by Vivian Brown and craft a uniquely inspired artwork. Contemporary Arts Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free-$5. contemporaryartscenter.org
p.m. May 4: 2 p.m. cincinnatiarts.org
BIRTHDAY CANDLES Birthday Candles tender- ly explores motherhood, family, love, loss and finding one’s place in the universe. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, 7:30 p.m., show runs through May 18. $35+. cincyplay.com CINCINNATI REDS VS. ST. LOUIS CARDINALS Great American Ballpark,
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Stick around for a post-game firework show! Great Ameri- can Ballpark, 6:10 p.m. $23+. mlb.com/reds CRITTERS AND CRUMBS: SNAIL SHENANIGANS Investigate the world of tiny creatures through this hand-on program. Cincinnati Nature Center, 10:30-11 a.m. $8-12. cincynature.org DISNEY’S FROZEN JR. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with adventure and plenty of hu- mor, this production brings Arendelle to life, onstage.Taft Theatre, May 2: 7 p.m., May 3: 11 a.m. or 2 p.m., May 4: 2 or 5 p.m. $12.96+. thechildrenstheatre.com MUSIC WITH MADCAP: JACK AND THE BEANSTALK The Madcap puppet friends join the violin, cello and pia- no to bring the story of Jack and the Beanstalk to life! Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum, come find out how Jack outwits the tricky giant! Main Branch Library, Cincinnati, 10:30 a.m. Free. peanutbutterandjam.org
Immerse the family in the legendary tale of theTitan- ic by exploring over 300 artifacts, wandering through life-sized reconstructed rooms, seeing 3D views, video animations and state- of-the-art technology.Titanic Immersive Experience, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m., open Wed-Mon in May. $25-34. expo-titanic. com/cincinnati ZOO BABIES Celebrate family and visit the zoo to see baby animals both big and small! Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., through May 31. $11-27, free with member- ship. cincinnatizoo.org FRI 2 CINCINNATI PLAYHOUSE INTHE PARK: ALICE INTHE HUNDRED ACRE WOOD This mixed-up, mashed-up misadventure showcases Alice going through the looking glass, landing with Winnie the Pooh and pals. Dave Finkelman Auditorium, 10-11 a.m. Free, registration requested. events.miamioh. edu/event/cincinnati-play- house-in-the-park-alice-in- the-hundred-acre-wood MANDY GONZALEZ: LA VIDA BROADWAY Best known for starring on
12:40 p.m. $8+. mlb.com/reds
DIRECTOR’S VISION: NO BOUNDARIES Innovation times three, don’t miss this complex triple bill ballet featuring Cacti, Our Story and Delmira. Aronoff Center, 7:30 p.m., show runs through May 4. $29+. cballet.org PLAY +TALES The power of pretend reigns supreme in this program for pre-school aged kiddos! Lit- tle ones will hear a story and act it out, too. Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 9:30 a.m. Free, suggested donation of $5. cliftonculturalarts.org
THE TEMPEST Shakespeare’s romantic
tale, replete with magic and monsters is a voyage not to be missed.The Otto M. Budig Theater, 7:30 p.m., show runs through May 4. $14-76. cincyshakes.com THURSDAY ART PLAY Young artists can explore powerful paintings created
SUPER SPROUTS GARDEN CLUB
Little sprouts can help in the garden, read stories, make crafts, meet animal friends and more. Glenwood Gardens, Highfield Discovery Garden, 10:30 a.m. $7.
RUN FORTHE ROSES Celebrate race day with
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