Guide: Things to do this weekend

Jungle Jim's International Market has a weekly Pint Night at its Tasting Bar in its liquor sales area. "Join us for a pint from from one of our Tasting Bars, at both locations in the Beer & Wine department, for the opportunity to try great craft beers, learn with other beer lovers. Featured breweries change every week and always feature some special brews. Each Jungle Jim’s will have a different brewery, so look for your favorite, gather your friends, and come out for a great time," says junglejims.com. This week's Pint Night at the Dixie Highway Fairfield location is from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday. FILE PHOTO

Jungle Jim's International Market has a weekly Pint Night at its Tasting Bar in its liquor sales area. "Join us for a pint from from one of our Tasting Bars, at both locations in the Beer & Wine department, for the opportunity to try great craft beers, learn with other beer lovers. Featured breweries change every week and always feature some special brews. Each Jungle Jim’s will have a different brewery, so look for your favorite, gather your friends, and come out for a great time," says junglejims.com. This week's Pint Night at the Dixie Highway Fairfield location is from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday. FILE PHOTO

The following is a list of things to do in Butler and Warren counties. To see more or submit an event, go online to journal-news.com/events.

TODAY

  • January Pint Night, Jungle Jim’s International Market, 5440 Dixie Hwy., Fairfield. Visit the tasting bar to try beverages from multiple brewing companies and there may be a special pint glass. Various brewers featured every Friday in January. 5 to 9 p.m.

TODAY AND SATURDAY

  • INNOVATheatre present “Of Men and Cars,” at Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown. sorgoperahouse.org

TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY

SATURDAY

  • Chocolate Meltdown, at Oxford Community Arts Center, 10 S. College Ave., and Uptown Park. 1 to 5 p.m. chocolatemeltdown.com
  • Soap Workshop and Flower Bar with the Lavender Sachet, at Two Little Buds, 17 North D St., Hamilton. 2 to 4 p.m. twolittlebuds.com
  • Miami University Middletown Athletic Hall of Fame, at Miriam G. Knoll Campus and Community Center, (Johnston Hall), Miami University. 5 p.m. For tickets, call 513-727-3313.
  • Creativa Convergence, at Miami Downtown Hamilton, 221 High St., Hamilton. Sign up for this open-mic program begins at 7 p.m. Performances start at 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

  • Cincinnati Wedding Show by A Bridal Affair, at Marriott Cincinnati North, 6189 Muhlhauser Road, West Chester Twp. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. Reservations required at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/459056770157.

JAN. 15

  • Community Ecumenical Service, at Faith United & New Life Church, 9 Baltimore St., Middletown. 3 p.m.

JAN. 16

  • Remembering Martin Luther King, Jr, at Miami Downtown Hamilton, 221 High St., Hamilton. 7 p.m. Tina Jones presents local talent in a program of spoken word, music, poetry and more in recognition of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

JAN. 18

  • Communication As Art: Public Speaking 101, at Miami Downtown Hamilton, 221 High St., Hamilton. 5:30 p.m. Other sessions are Jan. 25, and Feb. 1. No charge, but RSVP to vaughnjh@miamioh.edu.

JAN. 19

  • Discovery on the Farm - Nappers, Snackers and Movers, at Chrisholm MetroPark, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton. 10 a.m. Registration is requested, walk-ins are welcome.
  • Ladies Night in Tea Party, at the Benninghofen House, 807 Dayton St., Hamilton. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sample a variety of teas and a tea-infused cocktail, enjoy yummy bites, and each guest will mix a unique tea using local flowers to take home. benninghofenhouse.com

JAN. 19-22

  • INNOVATheatre presents “Of Men and Cars,” at Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown. sorgoperahouse.org

JAN. 20

  • January Pint Night, Jungle Jim’s International Market, 5440 Dixie Hwy., Fairfield. Visit the tasting bar to try beverages from multiple brewing companies and there may be a special pint glass. Various brewers featured every Friday in January. 5 to 9 p.m.
  • Fitton Family Fridays presents The Tricky Max Abra-KID-azzle Show, at Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. fittoncenter.org

JAN. 20-22

  • Enlightened Studios presents “Love’s Not Enough,” at Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield. fairfield-city.org

JAN. 20-22 AND JAN. 27-29

  • Performing Arts Academy presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Carousel,” at Performing Arts Academy, 4400 Lewis St., Middletown. theperformingartsacademy.com
  • Greater Cincinnati Remodeling Show, at Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Cincinnati.

JAN. 20-22, AND JUNE 25-29

JAN. 21

  • Let’s Go Hiking - Wintertime Wander, at Harbin Park, 1300 Hunter Road, Fairfield. 10:30 a.m. Free and open to all ages. Registration is recommended by calling 513-867-5348.
  • Winter Tree Hike, online and at Bull’s Run Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum, 3909 Rosedale Road, Middletown. Zoom class will be held from 11:30 a.m. to noon. The in-person hike will be held at 1:30 p.m. bullsrun.org
  • Walkabout of Fine Wine, Jungle Jim’s, tasting bar, 5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield. 1 to 3 p.m. junglejims.com
  • Magic Carpet: The Cultural Centre of India, at Oxford Community Arts Center, 10 S. College Ave., Oxford. 7 p.m. oxarts.org
  • Jazz & Cabaret present Take Five: An Evening of Dave Brubeck, at Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton. 7:30 p.m. fittoncenter.org

JAN. 22

  • Butler Philharmonic presents Iconic Works of Felix Mendelssohn, at Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown. 3 to 6 p.m. sorgoperahouse.org

JAN. 23

  • 2023 Red Caravan, at Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill, Hamilton. 5 to 7 p.m.

JAN. 25

  • Communication As Art: Public Speaking 101, at Miami Downtown Hamilton, 221 High St., Hamilton. 5:30 p.m. Other session is Feb. 1. No charge, but RSVP to vaughnjh@miamioh.edu.

JAN. 26

  • Discovery on the Farm - Brrr... It’s Cold as Ice, at Chrisholm MetroPark, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton. 10 a.m. Registration is requested, walk-ins are welcome.
  • Vietnam War Commemoration and Veteran Recognition Ceremony, at Johnston Hall 142, Miami University, Middletown. 2 p.m.

JAN. 27

  • The Boomer Boys Musical, at Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield. fairfield-city.org
  • January Pint Night, Jungle Jim’s International Market, 5440 Dixie Hwy., Fairfield. Visit the tasting bar to try beverages from multiple brewing companies and there may be a special pint glass. Various brewers featured every Friday in January. 5 to 9 p.m.
  • Spanish Wine Dinner, The Oscar Event Center, 5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield. 6 to 9 p.m. junglejims.com
  • Armchair Program, at West Chester Twp. Hall, 9113 Cincinnati Dayton Road, West Chester. 7 p.m. Experience the photos and stories of local world travelers. Free
  • 10SoCo Concerts: The Spirit of Harriet Tubman, at Oxford Community Arts Center, 10 S. College Ave., Oxford. 8 p.m. oxarts.org

JAN. 28

  • It’s All in the Stitch - Knitting, at Chrisholm MetroPark, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton. 1 to 3 p.m. Registration is required. yourmetroparks.net
  • Owl Prowl, at Governor Bebb MetroPark, Schoolhouse in the Pioneer Village, 1979 Bebb Park Lane, Okeana. 6 p.m. Registration is required. yourmetroparks.net

This list of events is created from information submitted to the Journal-News. To submit an activity for consideration of publication, or to see an online list, visit journal-news.com/events.

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