Attention all chocolate lovers! Top 10 things to do this weekend in Cincinnati

Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati Enquirer
For the first time ever, all five generations of the iconic Batmobile will be on display at Cavalcade of Customs. It runs Jan. 12-14 at Duke Energy Convention Center.
For the first time ever, all five generations of the iconic Batmobile will be on display at Cavalcade of Customs. It runs Jan. 12-14 at Duke Energy Convention Center.

1. Cavalcade of Customs

Gotham City collides with the Queen City via five generations of Batmobile – from the original 1966 model made famous by the TV series to the tactical assault vehicle of "Justice League." You can also enjoy freestyle motocross, check out nostalgia race cars, traditional hot rods, customs and bobbers, stroll through a special section honoring the hot rods of the '50s and '60s, and more. There's a pinup girl contest Saturday at 5 p.m., and you can meet legendary rocker Dee Snider from Twisted Sister.

Details: 3-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown. $23, $8 ages 6-12. Autorama.com.

Sample treats from local chocolatiers at the Chocolate Meltdown, happening Saturday at Oxford Community Arts Center.
Sample treats from local chocolatiers at the Chocolate Meltdown, happening Saturday at Oxford Community Arts Center.

2. Chocolate Meltdown

It’s a chocolate lover's dream inside the Oxford Community Arts Center. Sample all sorts of confections offered by talented bakers and artisans, enjoy a beverage from the Chocolate Bar and more. Outside, there are inflatables, a giant Candyland, face painting, mechanical bull and more for the kids, plus free carriage rides. It benefits the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum and the Oxford Community Arts Center.

Details: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Oxford Community Arts Center, 10 S. College Ave., Oxford. Admission is free, tasting tickets are $20 for 24, $10 for 12, $5 for six, or $1 each. Enjoyoxford.org/chocolate-meltdown.

Chili Fest heats up Findlay Market this weekend. The event features more than 25 businesses and a new hot sauce competition. Pictured: Chili offering from The Rhined at Chili Fest 2023.
Chili Fest heats up Findlay Market this weekend. The event features more than 25 businesses and a new hot sauce competition. Pictured: Chili offering from The Rhined at Chili Fest 2023.

3. Chili Fest

The hottest tasting event in the city takes place this weekend at Findlay Market, where merchants are serving up spicy samples to warm you inside and out. At 3 p.m., head to Jane's for the Red Hot Rumble hot sauce competition.

Details: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine. 1 ticket per sample. $40 for 18 tickets, $20 for 8. findlaymarket.org.

NorthernKYCon features a Super Smash Bros. tournament.
NorthernKYCon features a Super Smash Bros. tournament.

4. NorthernKYCon

This comics and pop culture convention features vendors of comic books, toys, jewelry, statues, apparel, collectibles, crafts and gaming. You can also enjoy panels and sessions, a tabletop game room, a cosplay contest, Super Smash Bros. tournament, and special guests Jeremy Inman, Kent Williams, Kesra Kyse, Pixie Alchemi, Service Corgi and Elkcosplay.

Details: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Marriott Cincinnati Airport, 2395 Progress Drive, Hebron. $20, free ages under 11. Northernkycon.com.

Dylis Croman as Roxie Hart in "Chicago."
Dylis Croman as Roxie Hart in "Chicago."

5. Cincinnati Pops Orchestra: 'Chicago: The Musical' in Concert

Rob Fisher conducts this symphonic concert adaptation of the Broadway hit musical. Broadway’s Dylis Croman, who has performed the role of Roxy Hart numerous times, reprises her role, alongside Broadway veterans Tari Kelly, Lewis Cleale, Emily Skinner and Matthew Deming. The adaptation features every song from the original score, with intermittent spoken dialogue.

Details: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. $26-up. Cincinnatisymphony.org.

6. 'Rumors'

Neil Simon’s comedy follows the deputy mayor of New York, whose self-inflicted injury sets off a series of events causing four couples to experience a severe attack of farce.

Details: 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Mariemont Players, 4101 Walton Creek Road, Mariemont. Runs Jan. 11-28. $24. Mariemontplayers.com.

Wave Pool Gallery and Learning Through Art, Inc. have teamed up to exhibit Story Quilts, an exhibition of communally-made quilts, as told and sewn through the eyes of Cincinnatians. Pictured: "Joining Forces for Children" (2021).
Wave Pool Gallery and Learning Through Art, Inc. have teamed up to exhibit Story Quilts, an exhibition of communally-made quilts, as told and sewn through the eyes of Cincinnatians. Pictured: "Joining Forces for Children" (2021).

7. Story Quilts: Community Conversations Made Material

In partnership with Learning Through Art, see quilts that share personal and complicated truths about the makers’ experiences with systemic racism and social injustices. Across the street at The Welcome Project, enjoy free food samples and cash bar.

Details: 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Wave Pool Gallery, 2940 Colerain Ave., Camp Washington. Runs Jan. 13-March 2. Free. wavepoolgallery.org.

The Arts Alliance, in partnership with Sinclair College, presents Canvas Conversations: A Fusion of Styles exhibition, which opens Friday evening. The exhibition showcases the work of Deepa Agarwal. Pictured: "Enchanted Meeting" by Deepa Agarwal.
The Arts Alliance, in partnership with Sinclair College, presents Canvas Conversations: A Fusion of Styles exhibition, which opens Friday evening. The exhibition showcases the work of Deepa Agarwal. Pictured: "Enchanted Meeting" by Deepa Agarwal.

8. Canvas Conversations: A Fusion of Styles

The Arts Alliance features an exhibition of paintings by Deepa Agarwal. The artwork captures moments of connection between the whimsical world of the fairy and the wonders of nature. The opening reception includes light bites and refreshments.

Details: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sinclair College, 5386 Courseview Drive, Mason. Runs Jan. 12-March 31. Free. the-arts-alliance.org.

Urban sketcher/illustrator Christina Wald's solo exhibition runs through March 30 at UC Clermont Art Gallery. The exhibition contains sketches from her most recent book "Sketching Here & Everywhere."
Urban sketcher/illustrator Christina Wald's solo exhibition runs through March 30 at UC Clermont Art Gallery. The exhibition contains sketches from her most recent book "Sketching Here & Everywhere."

9. Christina Wald: My Sketching Obsession

Artists, illustrator and designer Christina Wald shares her illustrative works and latest book, "My Sketching Obsession: Sketching Here & Everywhere," in this new exhibit. She has illustrated more than 60 picture books, and also teaches illustration and narrative storytelling at Northern Kentucky University.

Details: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, UC Clermont Art Gallery, 4200 Clermont College Drive, Batavia. Runs Jan. 8-March 22. Free. Ucclermont.edu/community-arts.

10. The Sh!t Show

In conjunction with Cincy Phlush, this is an art show about bathroom access. Nineteen artists have turned toilet seats and urinals into works of art that address the needs of public bathrooms.

Details: 7-10 p.m. Friday, PAR-Projects, 1662 Hoffner St., Northside. Free.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Top 10 things to do this weekend in Cincinnati: Jan. 12-14

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