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It’s Friday, Cincinnati! Let’s finish this week strong.

In today’s can’t-miss-weekend-plans edition: New $49 Breeze flights, a magical oddities shop, and Bockfest 2026 + a stacked lineup of events this weekend.

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📰 In the news

New seasonal routes debut: CVG will add two nonstop flights this summer as Breeze Airways launches service to Portland, Maine and Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina starting July 3, with introductory fares as low as $49 — see dates, fares and details.

An enchanting trove of oddities: Just across the river in Covington, Hierophany & Hedge delights with tarot, spell books, crystals, handmade wands, Victorian-clad owners Augur and Coil, and a Maine coon called Atramenta Murderpaws — discover the curiosities inside.

Development plans and civic debates: NKY leaders weigh a Covington tax break and a proposed Burlington car wash, as Southgate roadwork will begin in April, while a Fort Wright license plate camera contract faces veto — get all the local details.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.

Highlights this week:

• Sip moonlit botanical brews at Krohn Conservatory
• Catch Cyclones-Heartlanders, snag crossbody bag
• Celebrate the 58th Cincinnati St. Patrick’s Parade
• Over 62? See how to turn home equity into tax-free cash

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Smoky comfort, zero compromise: Ikes Vegan Barbecue serves 100% plant-based BBQ that taps pure nostalgia, with fried oyster mushrooms, sticky-saucy goodness, and cozy vibes minus the food-coma. Perfect for an easy midweek dinner you won’t overthink… and future-you will quietly gloat.

Treasure hunt, upgraded: If your shelves need personality or you savor a good rummage, Riverside Centre Antique Mall fills 22,000 square feet with mid-century gems, vinyl, quirky lighting, and one-of-a-kind oddities. Ideal for a rainy browse that quietly turns into a living-room refresh.

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📆 Around town this weekend

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🍺 Bockfest 2026 @ Rosedale OTR | Friday (3/6) at 8:00 PM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to trade spreadsheets for steins, Bockfest is it. Expect a parade, a blessing of the beer to keep your conscience clear, rich Bockbier, the Überland Band, then DJs late, semi-outdoor vibes, layers encouraged.

🛠 March 7th Trail Improvement Day @ Lodge Road Parking (near Disc Golf Course) | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Take a break and join March 7th Trail Improvement Day at Mt. Airy Forest. A short hike in, some honeysuckle slaying, and a little trail TLC, so bring gloves, a tool if you have one, water, and register online, because bathrooms are closed for winter.

⛪ Tracing Traditions: Historic Tour of St. Lawrence Church @ St Lawrence Church | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Tour Price Hill’s St. Lawrence, the west side’s Gothic stunner with three steeples, because apparently one wasn’t enough. Trace the German Catholic climb from downtown during the industrial boom, learn the old-world stained-glass secrets, and see how this place still anchors the neighborhood.

🎨 Family Workshop | Press-less Prints @ Taft Museum of Art | Saturday (3/7) at 10:30 AM – Ready to trade screen time for ink-stained bragging rights? The Taft’s family workshop turns cereal boxes and simple tools into bold prints, no press, no experience, just play. Inspired by the Rembrandt show, you’ll mess with texture, color, and pattern, and leave feeling brilliantly crafty.

🌿 Fences for Connection: Wattle Weaving Workshop @ Growing Value Nursery | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Trade the big-box fence aisle for a wattle weaving workshop at Growing Value Nursery, led by Ande “The Elf” Schewe. Learn to identify, harvest, and weave local plants into beautiful fences that return to soil, not landfill, for $40. Bring curiosity and cash.

🦉 Owl Prowl @ Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Bundle up and come meet the neighborhood owls, up close in Spring Grove’s 1879 Norman Chapel, then out in the dark where they actually live. Free with registration, and they’ll gladly take donations of practical stuff like duct tape, gloves, or paper towels.

♀ International Women’s Day Concert @ The Well | Sunday (3/8) at 3:00 PM – International Women’s Day at The Well means New Downbeat, a program entirely by living women composers, and a world premiere from violinist and composer Sho-mei Pelletier. Sixth year running, free, just register on The Well’s site. Consider this your reminder culture is alive and well.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/6 Live Music @ Winterhaus – 6:00 PM
• 3/6 Queer Line Dancing @ Rhinegeist Brewery – 6:30 PM
• 3/6 Joel Ross Good Vibes @ Caffè Vivace – 7:00 PM
• 3/6 Sons of Cream @ The Ludlow Garage – 7:30 PM
• 3/7 Comedy @ Bombs Away! Comedy – 9:30 AM
• 3/7 St. Practice Day @ The Park – 3:00 PM
• 3/8 Voices on Tap @ Rhinegeist – 2:30 PM

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Cincinnati report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 77°F – Low: 64°F – Precip: 62%

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 2 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 73°F – Low: 45°F – Precip: 99%

A chance of rain showers before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Rain showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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