CINCINNATI - Looking for something fun to do this weekend? 9 On Your Side has teamed up with CityBeat to give you the top nine picks!
1. Mardi Gras celebrations in the Tri-State
Even though it's a few days before the real Mardi Gras festivities kick off, you can still celebrate Cajun style in the Tri-State this weekend. We've compiled a list of celebrations taking place in case you can't make it down to Nawlins for the real deal.
Check them out here (http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/entertainment/citybeat/mardi-gras-celebrations-in-the-tri-state) .
2. My Furry Valentine Adoption
Anyone who’s ever been simultaneously single and had a pet knows that animals tend me much more reliable — and far more willing to hang out under covers with bedhead in favor of an expensive excursion — than most romantic human counterparts. Each February just before V-Day, there’s a “super adoption” weekend, where you can conveniently meet hundreds of furry cats, dogs and rabbits waiting to be someone’s a cuddle-buddy.
Think of it as a giant speed-dating event, except, well, way better. As if the animals weren’t entertainment enough, there will also be family-friendly activities like face painting, balloon artists, caricatures, live entertainment and food and drink.
Get details here (http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/entertainment/citybeat/my-furry-valentine-adoption) .
3. Cupid's Undie Run in Mount Adams
If you think running outside is cold this time of year, how about running a mile in your underwear? The annual Cupid's Undie Run returns to Mount Adams and it's time to bust our your best under garments to raise money for a good cause.
Hundreds of runners are expected to meet at Longworth's Bar & Restaurant at noon this Saturday for a 1-mile run through the Mt. Adams business district. The event raises money for The Children's Tumor Foundation.
Find out more here (http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/entertainment/citybeat/cupids-undie-run-in-mt-adams) .
4. Bridalrama Winter Showcase
Every year around this time, fashion shows are on the runway in “far-off places” like Paris, Milan, London and Florence. (And no, not the little Kentuckian city just south of us.) But why travel all around the globe when you can experience haute couture shows right here in Cincinnati? If you’re looking to get hitched or just plain interested in the latest wedding styles, Bridalrama is here to satisfy your nuptial planning needs.
This Saturday and Sunday, Bridalrama will host its Winter Wedding Showcase at the Duke Energy Center. Come talk beauty and hair, dresses and honeymoon details (just to mention a few) with local and national designers and business owners.
For more information visit http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/entertainment/citybeat/event-bridalrama-winter-showcase .
5. Kick off Cincinnati Beer Week at the Mt. Carmel Brewing Company
Get your buzz on with the makers of some of the best local beer money can buy and with the people who brew it. Artists from around the area will showcase their work around Mt. Carmel Brewery for one of the first events during Cincinnati Beer Week.
Local music duo Fiction and Fables will provide intimate and fun acoustic tunes to complete the atmosphere — if doing anything more than sitting on a stool and listening sounds like too much effort. So go kick off your weeklong booze-stupor the classy way, and appreciate local artwork — it’s good karma.
Get details on the event here (http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/entertainment/citybeat/beer-week-kicks-off-at-mt-carmel-brewing-company).
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