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A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A Beautiful Noise is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. Aronoff Center, Procter & Gamble Hall, 7:30 p.m., show runs
family-focused festivities like a petting zoo and live music. Be sure to catch the race on the jumbo LED screen and place bets for a chance to win prizes from levee restaurants and retailers. Newport on the Levee, 5-8 p.m. Free. newportonthelevee.com SCI-FI NIGHT Starfighters can boldly go on an out-of-the-world jour- ney to explore sci-fi books, shows and movies.There will be presentations, games and an interactive project from local artist Michael Thompson. Cincinnati Observatory, 7-10 p.m. $10- 15. cincinnatiobservatory.org SPRING POTTERY FAIR Featuring over 30 of the area’s top clay artists, Cincin- nati Clay Alliance is hosting their 24th annual pottery fair event. 1523 Madison Road, East Walnut Hills, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. clayalliance.org
Free. greatparks.org
Fans can purchase a special ticket package that includes an exclusive Minecraft jersey! Great American Ball Park, general admission: $8+, Minecraft package: $37+. Great American Ballpark, 4:10 p.m. mlb/com/reds DIY MOTHER’S DAY CARDS Tell mom “thanks for helping me grow” with a special seed-bomb card! Using recycled handmade paper and organic floral paint, craft a card that will transform into a “bee-utiful” pollinator garden. Miami Whitewater Forest Visitor Center, 1 p.m. facebook.com/ events/1004442001621367 LET NATURE SING Celebrate spring with a concert from the Viva Voices Children’s Choir &Youth Chorus. Drees Home Auditorium, 7-8:30 p.m. $15. vivavoices.net MAYTHE 4TH BEWITH YOU: STAR WARS DAY Enjoy a movie in the park, cosplaying, a light show, food trucks, art and more. Rivers Edge in Hamilton, 4 p.m. Free. riversedgelive. com/maythe4thbewithyou SUNDAY HISTORYTOURS Get an in-depth guided tour of the Observatory and learn its role in weather forecast- ing and timekeeping. Perfect for history, astronomy and science buffs ages 12 and up. Cincinnati Observatory, noon or 1:30 p.m. $5-10. cincinnatiobservatory.org MON 5 DISCOVERY KIDS Use oil pastels to create flower art in the style of renowned artist Georgia O’Keeffe. Deer Park Branch Library, 3-4 p.m. Free. chpl.org TUE 6
FAMILY ASTRONOMY NIGHT
Get a view through the tele- scope (weather permitting) and enjoy additional themed activities and crafts, too. Cincinnati Observatory, May 8 and 15, 7-8:30 p.m. $7-15. cincinnatiobservatory.org THURSDAY ART PLAY Crafty kids can create a special homemade gift for the special mother or grandmother in their life. Contemporary Arts Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free-$5. contemporaryartscenter.org FRI 9 ART PROM:THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS Teens! Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and party it up with the Mad Hatter. Drop in, hang out, make art and dance with familiar and new friends alike. Contemporary Arts Center, 8-10 p.m. Free. contemporaryartscenter.org AQUARIUM AFTER DARK Calling all scouts troops! Head to the Aquarium for a pizza party, special scheduled activities and a self-guided twilight tour with scavenger hunt. Plus, all scouts will re- ceive a souvenir patch upon completion of the scavenger hunt. Newport Aquarium, 7:15-11:15 p.m. $49.99 per person. newportaquarium.com
through May 18. cincinnatiarts.org
DR. NEIL DEGRASSE TYSON: SEARCH FOR LIFE INTHE UNIVERSE Astrophysicist, author and science communicator Dr. Neil deGrasseTyson will be on stage sharing his insights. The Andrew J. Brady Music Center, 7:30 p.m. $49.50-250. bradymusiccenter.com Pre-schoolers can visit the farm with their grown-up to hear themed books and en- joy sensory activities. Parky’s Farm, 10:30 a.m. Free. greatparks.org WED 7 STORYTIME ONTHE FARM REC READS Toddlers can hear stories, sing songs and do senso- ry activities. Cincinnati Art Museum, 11:30 a.m. Free. cincinnatiartmuseum.org THU 8 CREATURE CHRONICLES Toddlers love wiggling, gig- gling and playing at the park with new friends and animal pals, too. Miami Whitewater Forest Visitor Center, 10 a.m.
UPSIDE DOWN FAIRY TOWN
River City Puppets presents a tale of fairy tales all mixed up! Help the storyteller un- tangle the stories. Featuring music, comedy and puppets. Memorial Hall OTR, 2 p.m.
Free, tickets required. memorialhallotr.com
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Be sure to get to the game early for an exclusive bob- blehead featuring a Reds CloneTrooper. Great Ameri- can Ball Park, $23+. 6:40 p.m. mlb.com/reds YOUTH NERF BLITZ Experience fast-paced, ac- tion-packed game modes in a custom-built parkour arena. Swift Movement Studio, 5-7:30 p.m. $17.50-35. swift-movement.com/nerf SUN 4
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