10 Fun Things To Do Week of May 10th: Pinball, Opera, Music and MORE!
OnCincy.com proudly presents a brand-new new feature, FUN10, a list of the top 10 things to do in the Cincinnati this week, and every week! Every Sunday, we’ll drop a new FUN10, to give you a head start on your week and a heads up on what’s going on over the coming seven days. Check out FUN10 every Sunday for the details on ten awesome events happening around town. It’s a cool read, and a great way to get started planning your entertainment for the week.
Due to the cancellation of so many regularly scheduled events in Cincinnati – with more coming in every hour – we’re focusing this week’s edition of Fun10Cincy on fun entertainment you can enjoy in the safety of your own home or while practicing safe ‘social distancing’.
FUN10 — ten ways for you to have fun in Cincinnati, this week and every week, running every Sunday, only on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, OnCincy.com!
So what’s on the FUN10 for this week? Read on …
Visit Zoo Babies at Cincinnati Zoo Virtually
While the Cincinnati Zoo may be temporarily closed, they are continuing to bring you all of their cutest new faces virtually!
Help the Cincinnati Zoo celebrate their newest arrivals during May! You can see pictures of the adorable Zoo Babies on their website at http://cincinnatizoo.org/events/zoo-babies/.
Brought to you by First Financial Bank, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden will virtually bring you all of their Zoo Babies all month long! Check out their Facebook page for more information!
Taft Museum of Art Presents Virtual Studios
While the Taft Museum of Art may be currently closed, their online resources have greatly expanded!
Join the Taft Museum of Art and Urban Sketchers each Monday at 12 p.m. on YouTube, for a weekly creative prompt.
Inspired by the Taft collections and architecture, join a group of fellow art lovers (of all skill levels) for a drawing challenge and share your creations by tagging #TaftMuseumDiscovered.
For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/141020107349838/
NY Guitar Festival Goes Virtual
Exploring virtually every aspect of the guitar’s personality, the New York Guitar Festival, since 1999, has presented many of the world’s most influential guitarists at Carnegie Hall, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, National Sawdust, (Le) Poisson Rouge, Brookfield Place Winter Garden, and 92nd Street Y.
Reverend Gary Davis: In Search of the Harlem Street Singer will premier one video performance each day (May 4-15) at 4pm EDT via the New York Guitar Festival YouTube channel. Full programming schedule listed below.
In partnership with the New York Guitar Festival, WNYC’s “New Sounds” will debut audio recordings of the full collection on May 4. Tune in at 11pm EDT on May 4th – on the radio dial at 93.9FM
Some favorite musicians join for “Reverend Gary Davis: In Search of the Harlem Street Singer” feat. performances by Bill Frisell, Rosanne Cash, Fantastic Negrito, Larkin Poe, Amythyst Kiah, Jorma Kaukonen, Dom Flemons, Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams, Kaia Kater, Brandon Ross, Sonia de los Santos, and more. Tune in each day at 4pm EDT on our YouTube channel beginning May 4th.
Access to Reverend Gary Davis: In Search of the Harlem Street Singer is FREE. The Festival and the performing artists are asking viewers to make donations to MusiCares. Learn more about charitable foundation of The Recording Academy’s MusicCares COVID-19 Relief Fund, and donate to help the music community affected by the Coronavirus pandemic
Cheers to Opera at Cincinnati Opera Center Stage
Grab a drink, a comfy chair, and join Cincinnati Opera Center Stage on Zoom for an inside look at what it takes to bring opera to life!
To kick off the first Cheers to Opera event this Tuesday May 12 from 6 – 7 p.m., warm up with an opera cocktail demonstration with Molly Wellmann. Then, soprano Victoria Okafor will give a glimpse into the life of an opera singer. Finally, you’ll have the chance to ask all of your burning questions during a Q&A. Cheers, friends!
For more information, visit https://my.cincinnatiopera.org/cheerstoopera/0512.
MML From Home (To You)
Join Music Matters Live every Tuesday and Thursday for their new series of music sessions, featuring alumni and friends from all corners of the globe, performing live sets and chit chats from their home base for all to watch on our Instagram Live channel: https://bit.ly/3dJte12.
Shows coming up this week:
#13 – Keiko Necesario 🇵🇭
Tue 12th May, 1pm SGT/PHT, 10pm PDT-1
#14 – Jesse Ruben 🇺🇸
Thu 14th May, 9pm SGT / 1pm GMT / 9am PDT
For more information, including upcoming shows and how to watch previous shows, visit https://www.facebook.com/MusicMatters2Me/.
Pin Headz Live Pinball Trivia Game Show
Calling all Pin Headz! Are you ready for some interactive fun?
Join Pin Headz this Tuesday May 12 at 9 p.m. for a Live Pinball Trivia Game Show on Zoom! There will be a cash prize for the winner if 12 or more players join in on the fun.
To play along, link to the Zoom address: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86334542545
For more information, visit Pin Headz on Facebook.
Cincinnati Opera Hosts Virtual Opera Chats
Join Evans Mirageas on Zoom for a chat about San Francisco Opera’s Mefistofele—streaming for free now at https://sfopera.com/opera-is-on/streaming/!
Evans will be joined by a special guest, Cincinnati Opera’s director of production Glenn Plott, who previously served as San Francisco Opera’s director of production on Monday May 11 from 6 – 7 p.m.
This event is free, but registration is required. Please visit https://bit.ly/virtual-chats-mefistofele for more information.
Virtual Happy Hours with Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Once a week on Thursdays at 5 p.m. the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company will be hosting a Virtual Happy Hour on different topics featuring different members of the ensemble, production, and staff. (Due to some very recent Facebook updates, stay tuned for details on where these chats will be posted).
This week’s topic:
May 14: REVEL: A Virtual Celebration
Leave the high heels and bow ties at home and learn about the first ever online Virtual Revel!
Hear about REVEL: A Virtual Celebration coming up on May 20 when we will “gather” online to honor a local teacher, two local students, and– in the spirit of our Season of the Woman– someone without whom Cincinnati Shakespeare Company would not exist: D. Lynn Meyers, Producing Artistic Director at Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati. Tickets are FREE with a suggested donation of $25.
Listen on May 14 to hear all about this exclusive event and how you can take part!
SAVE THE DATE for REVEL on Wednesday, May 20, 2020:
5:30 pm Private Virtual Meet-and-Greet
Your chance to chat live (via Zoom) at a personal “table” with fellow attendees, hosted by a CSC Ensemble or Staff member (invitation to donors of $25+ only)
6:00 – 7:00 pm Live Premiere Event
Experience an hour of humor and heart watching via your exclusive link to the premiere YouTube Event
The tickets to the Live Premiere Event are complimentary with RSVP but there is a suggested donation of $25 to support Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s Education Programs and gain you additional access including the Private Virtual Meet-and-Greet with CSC Ensemble and Staff and a virtual gift bag.
All proceeds from the virtual event benefit CSC’s impactful and innovative Education Programs.
For more information, visit https://www.cincinnatiopera.org/.
Emerald Miles 5k Run/Walk Goes Virtual
While the Epilepsy Alliance Ohio was very excited to bring a different version of the Emerald Miles Virtual 5k Run/Walk 2020 ON Friday May 15, as the COVID-19 situation has progressed, it’s become clear that they will not safely be able to hold the in person race. With many of their participants being medically compromised due to epilepsy and/or other co-morbidities, they have to put the safety and well being of participants as a top priority. It is with much sadness that they are cancelling the in-person Emerald Miles event for 2020. HOWEVER, the virtual event will go on!!!!
Join the Epilepsy Alliance Ohio as they host the annual Emerald Miles 5K virtually on Friday May 15, in memory of Dennis Stemler and everyone living with seizures. Your participation in this event helps the Epilepsy Alliance Ohio provide valuable services to our community including: counseling, support groups, community education, group homes, Camp Flame Catcher for youth with epilepsy, an Adult Day Program and much more! To find our more about the unique services the Epilepsy Alliance Ohio provides, please visit: www.epilepsy-ohio.org.
There are a few ways you can support the Epilepsy Alliance Ohio through this event! You can register for the race; register and create a team to not only encourage your friends and family to join you in the race but to also challenge yourself, family, and friends to help you raise funds for the EAO; register and join you favorite team; donate to your favorite team, or donate to the EAO to help fund our vital programs and services. No donation is too small!
The Epilepsy Alliance Ohio is dedicated to supporting those impacted by epilepsy in local communities by confronting the spectrum of challenges created by seizures. The Epilepsy Alliance Ohio (new name same mission) has been in existence since 1953; we provide direct services to optimize each person’s understanding of epilepsy and to improve their methods of coping with epilepsy.
For more information, please visit https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/KY/Newport/EmeraldMiles5KRunWalk.
Spring Solstice Virtual Art Exhibit
Join Vada Gallery (2916 Highland Ave #2 Cincinnati) online for a Spring Solstice Virtual Art Exhibit!
Vada Gallery has decided to make art available for purchase online and over the phone, from this exhibit. Featured artists of the Spring exhibit include GeoRarites Brothers S. E. Goller and M. D. Goller, who are stone sculptors, painters and multimedia artists. Photographer Dave Adams, Painters and multimedia artists Mary Barr Rhodes, Jim Effler, Maggie Barnes and a special guest artist will be revealed.
The Online-Only Show has been rescheduled to Saturday May 16. Follow Vada Gallery for a LIVE Instagram Stream of their new SPRING EXHIBIT at https://www.instagram.com/vadagallery_/
This exhibit runs for one month. You can purchase art online, by calling (513) 448.7976, pick up or they also offer delivery.
Visit www.vada-gallery.com for more information.
