We've assembled a list of great events happening this weekend that celebrate Cincinnati's creative spirit and legacy. Feel free to add your own events in the comments and, if there's something happening in the near future that you think our readers would like to know about, email us at events [at] buycincy [dot] com. Enjoy your weekend!
Superheroes Rise Up
Redtree Gallery, 3210 Madison Rd., Oakley
Fri 10 Jul, 6-9pm
FREE
Superheroes Rise Up is an art exhibition developed by artists from Visionaries & Voices and Redtree Gallery. The theme revolves around iconic images of classic and modern Superheroes. -VL
Spring Grove Weekend Walkabout: Breakfast of Champions (Trees)
Spring Grove Cemetery, 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati
Sat 11 Jul, 10am
$5 suggested donation
Spring Grove Cemetery is home to many majestic State and National Champion Trees. Fortify yourself with some juice and muffins and let's visit these local award winners. Tours depart from the tent near the main entrance. -QCS
ARCHITREKS' West Over the Rhine "Outside-In" Walking Tour
meet at Coffee Emporium, 110 East Central Pkwy, Over-the-Rhine
Sat 11 Jul, 10am
$5-$10
Join the regular West Over the Rhine walking tour along with a special trip inside the 1880 Nast Trinity Church, designed by Samuel Hannaford, and the adjacent Emanuel Community Center. -QCS
More Great Cincinnati Families Lecture: Werk-Oskamp Family
Cincinnati Fire Museum, 315 West Court St. downtown
Sat 11 Jul, 11am
$5-$10
This is second to last seminar of the lecture series associated with the exhibit "More Great Cincinnati Families" currently on view at the Betts House until September 30, 2009. Admission to the lecture includes both admission to the Fire Museum and the exhibit at the Betts, which will be open July 11 and 12, 12:30-5pm. Pre-registration is requested. -QCS
44 at the CAC
Contemporary Arts Center, 44 East 6th St., downtown
Sat 11 Jul, 4pm
FREE
Tumeric performs in response to Anri Sala's A Long Sorrow, an exhibit currently on view at the CAC. 44 was conceived to give those who live, work and play downtown a new way to integrate art into their daily lives. -VL
Second Sunday on Main
Main St. between 13th and Liberty, Over-the-Rhine
Sun 12 Jul, 12-5pm
FREE
Second Sunday on Main is a hip, eclectic neighborhood event, presented by the Over-the-Rhine Chamber of Commerce. The event is free and open to the public, and features live music, food, and art and craft vendors. -VL
There's also the Burger Beer Homecoming event at Quatman Cafe in Norwood:
http://www.urbancincy.com/2009/07/burger-beer-homecoming-at-quatman-cafe.html
The O'Bryonville Summer Sidewalk Sale is this weekend. Saturday and Sunday. Sales at many of your favorite local retailers in O'Bryonville plus wandering entertainment.
More info at www.obryonville.com
MiCA 12/v in OTR's Gateway Quarter 1201 Vine and MiCA contemporary craft in O'Bryonville will be holding their anniversary sale starting this weekend and running thru July 20th.