Friday
Finding My Own Way, 6-9 p.m., Harvest Art Gallery, 216 W. 15th St., Downtown. Works by Anthony "Tank" Mansfield. Free. 443-498-8877.
Frogs and Toads, 8 p.m., Shor Park, 4659 Tealtown Road, Union Township. Join naturalist to search flooded fields and ditches in search of American toads and spring peepers as they sing all night in search of a female. Bring waterproof boots and flashlight. Free. 513-876-9013; www.clermontparks.org.
Ladies' Night in Mainstrasse Village, 6-10 p.m., MainStrasse Village, Main Street, Covington. Retail, service, drink and food specials available from various MainStrasse businesses. 859-491-0458; www.mainstrasse.org.
Layered Abstractions, 6-10 p.m., Artisans Enterprise Center, 27 W. Seventh St., Covington. Works by Trish Weeks, Paige Williams and Robert Pulley. Each artist works with some level of abstraction that invokes viewer to form completely emotional and subjective experience. Exhibit continues through May 11. Free. 859-292-2322; www.covingtonarts.com.
Meet Your Match Trivia, 7 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington. Series of questions on variety of subjects, including pop culture, history and music. Free. Registration required. 859-342-2665.
Monet in Giverny: Landscapes of Reflection, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, Eden Park. Monet's late works depicting iconic motifs from his garden in Giverny, such as the Japanese footbridge, water lilies and wisterias are among the most innovative of the late 19th and 20th centuries. Free. Through May 13. 513-721-2787; www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
Open Gaming (Middle and High School), 3:30-5 p.m., Boone County Main Library, 1786 Burlington Pike, Burlington. Beginners and casual gamers welcome. No experience required. Snacks provided. Free. 859-342-2665; www.bcpl.org.
Open Studios, 6-9 p.m., Brazee Street Studios, 4426 Brazee St., Oakley. Explore 20-plus studio spaces, view new artwork from diverse group of professional artists, live demos, drinks, food and entertainment for all ages. Free. 513-321-0206; www.brazeestreetstudios.com/home/studios.html.
Photography Travel Series, 7:30 p.m., Sharon Centre, Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. "Crossing the Continental Divide" with the Rev. Dale Peterka. Free, vehicle permit required. 513-521-7275; www.greatparks.org.
Ripe: A Senior Thesis Exhibition, 5-8 p.m., Art Academy of Cincinnati, 1212 Jackson St., Over-the-Rhine. Works by Steven Adkins, Megan Bickel, Ryan Flanagan, Chelsea Gerber, Ross Mages, Patrick McConnell and Bryson Modlin. Closing reception . Free. 513-562-6262; www.artacademy.edu.
Something Different, noon-2 p.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, Eden Park. Series of variety of live performances including musicians, poets, storytellers, dancers and more. Free. Through July 27. 513-721-2787; www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
Spring Peepers, 8 p.m., Shor Park, 4659 Tealtown Road, Union Township. Search puddles and ditches for Ohio's smallest frog. Bring flashlight and be prepared to get feet wet. With naturalist. Free. 513-876-9013; www.parks.clermontcountyohio.gov.
Thesis Exhibitions, 6-8 p.m., Xavier University Art Gallery, A.B. Cohen Center. Thesis exhibitions by four art majors: Jennifer Colson, photography; Cathy Della Lucia, sculpture; Kimberly Figgins, graphic design; and Caitlin Ragland, drawing. Meet-the-artists reception and free refreshments. Exhibit continues through April 20. Free. 513-745-3811.
Walk, Eat, Learn, Laugh, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Boone County Extension Environmental and Nature Center, 9101 Camp Ernst Road, Union. Walk trails or hike woods, then gather to enjoy featured recipes and pick up tips on food preparation and healthy eating. Dress for the weather. Free. 859-586-6101.
Wildflower Festival, 6-9 p.m., Harrington Center, College of Mount St. Joseph, 5701 Delhi Road, Delhi Township. Children's activity area, information from environmental organizations, native plant sale, beekeeping display, art and bake sales, workshops and more. Benefits Western Wildlife Corridor. Free. 859-512-1983; www.westernwildlifecorridor.org.
Saturday
Asian Culture Fest, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday), Cincinnati Museum Center, Queensgate. History, arts and traditions of Asian countries. Includes music, dancing, performances, face painting, health screenings and more. Asian Market and Cultural Place. Part of Passport to the World Series. Free. 513-287-7000; www.cincymuseum.org.
Bead-a-thon, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Brazee Street Studios, 4426 Brazee St., Oakley. Beads of Courage Bead Challenge and Beads in Space Tour stop. Bead Challenge Raffle, bead sponsorship and bracelet making. Replica Beads in Space shuttle bead and poster available. Benefits Beads of Courage, local program at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Free. 513-321-0206; www.brazeestreetstudios.com.
Coyote Lecture and Night Hike, 7-10 p.m., Community Meeting Room, Fernald Preserve, 7400 Willey Road, Crosby Township. Talk with author Carol Cartaino about coyotes in our lives today and her book, "Myths and Truths about Coyotes - What You Need to Know about America's Most Misunderstood Predator." Followed by hike to listen for coyotes and search for tracks and traces. Free. 513-648-4026; www.lm.doe.gov/fernald.
A Gathering: Installations by Migiwa Orimo, 6-8 p.m., Kennedy Heights Arts Center, 6546 Montgomery Road, Kennedy Heights. Gathering of selected components of the artist's installations from 2006-2011. Installations involve combination of painting, drawing, sculpture, text, sound and video, making exhibition a mixture of materials and elements. Exhibit continues through May 26. Free. 513-631-4278; www.kennedyarts.org.
InDepth: Impressions of Venice, 2-3 p.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park. Attendees meet in front lobby. From its sparkling canals to shadowy alleyways, Venice has long inspired American artists. Join Julie Aronson, Curator of American Painting and Sculpture, for a discussion of works by the Frank Duveneck circle made in this magical city. Free. Reservations required. 513-721-2787; www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
Kite Fest, noon-5 p.m. (noon-5 p.m. Sunday), Voice of America Park, Cox Road at VOA Park Drive, West Chester Township. Kite flying event. Chicago Fire choreographed kite team, open fly areas, kite-making, animals from the Cincinnati Zoo and food. Children can make their own kite for a fee. Shuttle provided for parking at West Chester Hospital across from the park. Free. 513-867-5835; www.airwaveskitefest.com.
Madeira Hunger Games: Hapkido, 2 p.m., Madeira Branch Library, 7200 Miami Ave., Madeira. Brush up on your skills as Master Mark Stacey of Ahn's Tae Kwon Do Institute demonstrates the weapons and self-defense techniques of the dynamic, Korean martial art of Hapkido. Ages 12-18. Free. 513-369-6028; www.cincinnatilibrary.org.
Monet in Giverny: Landscapes of Reflection, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park. Monet's late works depicting iconic motifs from his garden in Giverny, such as the Japanese footbridge, water lilies and wisterias are among the most innovative of the late 19th and 20th centuries. Free. Through May 13. 513-721-2787; www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
Mount Adams Art Walk, noon-6 p.m., Mount Adams, Mount Adams, Mount Adams. More than 100 of area's top artists. Music, food, beer, wine, cocktails and cigars. Rain or shine. Free. Through June 9.
Random Acts of Poetry, 2 p.m., Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County Main Library, 800 Vine St., Downtown. Special programs in TeenSpot on writing and performing poetry. Elementz Hip-Hop Youth Arts Center is presenter. Ages 12-18. Free. 513-369-6900.
Wildflowers of Winton, 2 p.m., Winton Woods, 10245 Winton Road, Springfield Township. Hike along the Great Oaks Trail to look for wildflowers. Free, vehicle permit required. 513-521-7275; www.greatparks.org.
Sunday
Gold Star Chilimobile, 1 p.m., Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County Main Library, 800 Vine St., Downtown. Register for Summer Reading Program and receive free coney. Free. 513-369-6900.
Laura Hoevener and Terri Weeks, 2-3 p.m., Blue Manatee Children's Bookstore, 3054 Madison Road, Oakley. Local moms/authors sign best-selling book, "Adventures Around Cincinnati." Free. 513-731-2665.
Mixed Messages Book Launch, 1-3 p.m., Zen and Now Coffee House, 4453 Bridgetown Road, Cheviot. Patricia Gligor selling and signing copies of her debut novel, mystery that takes place on the west side of Cincinnati. Book available for $15. Free. 513-598-8999.
Super Sundays Family Programming: Nature Abound Celebration of Earth, 1-5 p.m., Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Covington. Learn what can we do to save the earth and our quality of life. Explore exhibits from Boone County Arboretum, Kenton County Extension Office, Sanitation District No. 1 and CSI. Children take home glove garden. Free. 859-491-4003; www.bcmuseum.org.
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