Soapicks October 5-11

TEDXCincy
Thursday, October 7, 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Aronoff Center for the Arts, Procter & Gamble Hall

Cincinnati's first independently organized TED event will revel in the spirit of ideas worth spreading. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share passion, ideas and uncovers the energy behind life's most fearless pursuits. Cincinnati's leading thinkers and doers will speak for 18 minutes each to amplify the impact of their remarkable projects and activities. Tickets are $55 for general admission & $35 for students. For more information visit here.  And check out our Q&A with Bengal's linebacker Dhani Jones, a featured speaker at TEDxCincy.

Hops on the Ohio!
Saturday, October 9, 12:30 p.m.
Purple People Bridge, Cincinnati & Newport
Experience the nation's first state-to-state beer festival from the banks of Cincinnati, across the Purple People Bridge into Newport. Taste over 200 craft beers including rare special edition kegs, a Guinness Book of World Records beer tapping and live music. Tickets range from $15-60 for pre-sale and at the gate. For more information visit here.

Opening reception of "Journey" exhibits
Thursday, October 7, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Clifton Cultural Arts Center

Three riveting exhibits, "A Mother's Journey," "An Artist's Journey with Mental Illness," and "Our Journey," will be unveiled exploring mental illness from a variety of perspectives.  A suggested donation of $5 will benefit the National Alliance on Mental Illness and the CCAC. For more information visit here.

Popopolis
Friday, October 8 & 9, 7:00-11:00 p.m.
Fountain Square

Popopolis will be back on Fountain Square for its second year celebrating Cincinnati's rich pop/rock history as well as its current cutting-edge music scene. The event simultaneously showcases up-and-coming artists in Cincinnati as well as a "reunion" of bands featuring sets from some of Popopolis' original performers. Free & open to the public. For more information visit here.

HUMAN/NATURE: New Works & Things by Ryan P. Young
Saturday, October 9, 7:00-11:00 p.m.
Fabricate, 4012 Hamilton Ave., Northside

Fabricate Gallery features Ryan Young's work that focuses on the tendencies of the human race through the lens of human evolution.  With each piece illustrating the delicate relationship between humans and the environment, the woodcut hybrid animal shapes trigger viewers to contemplate how we as humans evolve morally and technologically without acting negligently towards the environment. The exhibit is free and open to the public. For more information visit here.

'Nati Work Party
Sunday, October 10, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
The garden at Elm & Liberty Streets, Over-the-Rhine

350.org will construct a hoop house for the urban farming program of Findlay Market at the corner of Elm and Liberty in OTR. Urban farmers will be able to extend their growing season and increase their locally grown and sold produce throughout the year. Join the work and party efforts and help contribute to the growing urban agriculture in Cincinnati. More info here.