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Tour de Cincinnati does the research for fun things to do around the city so you don’t have to! Check out the list below for goings on ranging from markets and live music, to brewery fun and food events. Events are subject to change or cancellation. Be sure to click on their respective links for more information.
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through Sunday
Western & Southern Tournament
Lindner Family Tennis Center
World-class tennis tournament, featuring two World #1s (male and female), several Grand Slam champions, and more, as well as a great onsite experience with entertainment, events, and local dining options.
wsopen.com
Thursday–Sunday
Proud & Powerful
Sawyer Point Park (and other local venues)
35th annual Midwest regional Black Family Reunion
Speakers, job fair, tours, parade, urban concert, live music and entertainment, activities, and so much more.
myblackfamilyreunion.org
Friday
BioBlitz
Archeaological Research Institute, 10a–4p
Learning about what invasive species are at the Guard Archaeological Preserve and how they affect the ecosystem and archaeology; spend time walking the trails at the site, identifying plants and animals that can be seen to help drive land stewardship efforts moving forward.
facebook.com
West Cider Launch
West Side Brewing
Ciders, merch, pints, cans, and more will be available.
instagram.com
Brains in Bloom
With Giving Voice Foundation and Druffel Gardens at Montgomery Community Church, 1–2p
Fun, inclusive floral arrangement classes for individuals with dementia (at any stage) and their loved ones.
givingvoicefdn.com
FREE Shakespeare in the Park: The Comedy of Errors
Colerain Park Amphitheater
cincyshakes.com
BOOM at Beeline
Newport on the Levee, 9p–2a
Watch the GABP fireworks from inside the bar or on the patio, featuring a live DJ and drink specials. Every Reds Fireworks Friday through September 22.
facebook.com
Friday–Sunday
Charm at the Farm
Lebanon
Carefully curated and eclectic mix of 115+ local and regional artisans purveying vintage and handmade items, repurposed furniture, jewelry, clothing, home decor, gifts, and more. Food, drinks, and entertainment will also be onsite.
charmatthefarm.com
Indian Film Festival Cincinnati
Multiple Venues
iffcincy.com
Storybook Weekend: Peter Pan
Highfield Discovery Garden at Glenwood Gardens
Immersive weekend complete with treasure maps, hunting for fairies, learning Peter Pan’s theory of seed dispersal, and more.
greatparks.org
$6 per person
Saturday
Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living Tour
Kenwood Towne Centre, 10a–7p
Exclusive merch only available on the Barbie Truck Tour. Will be located near the Cheesecake Factory.
facebook.com
Pool Party
Wave Pool (Camp Washington), 12–3p
Food and drinks, music, games, while supporting a place that creates community fulfillment through artistic opportunity. Held in the streets, parking lots, and vacant grassy lots around Camp Washington.
facebook.com
Nook Champion Mill Brew Fest
Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill, 12–4p
Sample beers from the area’s best breweries and bars, try fare from local food trucks, and enjoy entertainment.
spookynooksports.com
Music at the Esplanade feat. The Traveling Jam
Smale Riverfront Park, 5–7p
Live music with good food accompaniment in the Castellini Esplanade section of Smale Riverfront Park.
facebook.com
2023 Bourbon Baron Ball
MegaCorp Pavilion, 6–10p
A night of bourbon and bluegrass music—bourbon tastings from local distilleries, a variety of food trucks, and live musical performances with proceeds benefiting The Cure Starts Now to fund pediatric brain cancer research.
bourbonbaronball.org
Roller Skating Series: Skate on the Beach
Sawyer Point Outdoor Rink, 7–10p
Hosted by HoodSk8ers with DJ Sneaks & Jigg. FREE entry, FREE rental skates with ID. Dress in your favorite beach wear and come skate, chill, and take in the music and riverfront breeze. 7–8:30p all-ages skate; 8:30-10p adult skate.
cincinnatiparksfoundation.org
Jam Band Jovi
Muse Cafe, 7:30–10p
facebook.com
Sunday
Burlington Antique Show
Boone County Fairgrounds, 6a–3p
The Midwest’s premier antiques and vintage collectibles only show, featuring over 200 antique dealers.
burlingtonantiqueshow.com
Fifth Third Community Day
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 10a–5p
FREE admission on the fifth and third Sunday of each month.
freedomcenter.org
Hey August Co Pop-Up
Fable Cafe, 11a–2p
Vintage and modern clothing items.
instagram.com
obLITTERators
Mt. Echo Park, 12–2p
Pick up trash along the overlook, woodline, playground, tennis courts, and pavilion areas. Meet at the parking lot off Crestline Avenue (your first right off of Mt. Echo Park Drive).
cincinnatiparksfoundation.org
Mount Adams Walking Tour
Meet at Mount Adams Bar and Grill, 1p
Guided walking tour of Cincinnati’s first suburb given by knowledgeable residents of Mount Adams. Tours every Sunday May through October.
mtadamscincy.org
Free Pancake Party
Sleepy Bee College Hill, 1–4p
To celebrate its first anniversary in College Hill, Sleepy Bee will be hosting a FREE pop-up Pancake Party, with the restaurant’s signature pancakes, toppings, and activities.
OTR Performs: Ensemble Theatre
Washington Park, 6–8p
washingtonpark.org
Coming Soon
Cincinnati Wing Week
August 21–27
$7 wing specials
cincywingweek.com
Ongoing
Bricktionary: the ultimate LEGO® A–Z
Cincinnati Museum Center, 10a
More than 150 custom-built Lego models and free build areas.
cincymuseum.org
Exhibit ticket required. Timed entry and VIP entry tickets available.
Union Terminal Rotunda Tours
Cincinnati Museum Center
Fridays at 1:30p, 2:30p, and 3:30p
Saturdays at 11:30a, 12:30p, and 1:30p
Sundays at 12:30p, 1:30p, and 2:30p
cincymuseum.org
through August 20
Sleeping Giant
KNOW Theatre, 7:30p
Runs through August 20.
knowtheatre.com
through August 26
Summermusik Festival
Beethoven Reconstructed at SCPA, 7:30p
Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra’s Summermusik Festival, which runs through August 26 at several venues around Cincinnati. CCO is a smaller ensemble, which enables intimate, transformative experiences at unexpected venues.
ccocincinnati.org
Check out the 2023 Summermusik brochure here
through September 3
Shakespeare in the Park
Free performances of The Comedy of Errors at dozens of public places throughout Greater Cincinnati from July 14 through September 3.
cincyshakes.com
through October 15
Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds Opening Day
Cincinnati Art Museum
Enjoy FREE admission to the ticketed exhibition in its opening weekend (June 23–25). The exhibition will be free for nonmembers every Thursday evening, thanks to Duke Energy, from 5–8p and from 5–9p on June 30, July 28, August 25 and September 29 during Art After Dark.
cincinnatiartmuseum.org
through October 22
First Flowers Featuring Dinosaurs
Krohn Conservatory, 10a
Man-made botanical sculptures of tyrannosaurus rex, triceratops, pterosaur, and more.
cincinnati-oh.gov
Sports
Cincinnati Bengals @ Atlanta Falcons
Preseason Week 2
Friday at 7:30p
Watch: Local 12; Listen: 700WLW, ESPN1530, 102.7 FM
Cincinnati Reds vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Three-game series at GABP
Friday at 6:40p (Fireworks Friday)
Saturday at 6:40p (Jonathan India Bobblehead)
Sunday at 1:40p (Kids Sticker Sheet)
reds.com
Watch: Bally Sports Ohio; Listen 700WLW
Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please click on the link for more information.
From trivia and fitness to live music and entertainment, there are several local gathering spots that have events every week throughout the warm season. These are just some of those events that take place throughout the week and wouldn’t otherwise appear in the This Weekend newsletter.
Tuesdays
Strauss Troy Market on the Square
through October 17
Fountain Square, 11a–1:30p
Al fresco lunch hour featuring live music and local food trucks, as well as Fountain Bar offerings.
myfountainsquare.com
Free Workouts on the Great Lawn
Ziegler Park, 5:30–7:15p
Through October 31. Spring schedule: TBD.
Summer schedule:
5:30–6p: Cardio Blast
6:15–7p: Sage Hot Yoga
zieglerpark.org
Jazz at the Square
Fountain Square, 6–9p
Live jazz music from local and regional artists with beverages available from the Fountain Bar.
myfountainsquare.com
Trivia Night with Last Call Trivia
Washington Park, 7–9p
washingtonpark.org
Wednesdays
Acoustic Lunch Series
Piatt Park, 11a–1p
Through August 30
Burn Boot Camp
Hi-Wire Brewing, 5p
Free Fitness: Yoga
(through September 27, no class July 5)
Summit Park, 5:30p
Workout on the Green
Washington Park
Free workout classes in the park. Through October 25.
5:30–6p: Dance
6:15–7p: Yoga with YMCA Central Parkway
washingtonpark.org
Smale Mind and Body
Schmidlapp Event Lawn, 6–7p
Free yoga every Wednesday (weather permitting).
cincinnati-oh.gov
Wednesdays in the Woods
Burnet Woods Bandstand, 7p
Free concerts and hands-on artmaking for kids.
Through August 9
cliftonculturalarts.org
Reggae Unplugged
Washington Park, 7–9p
washingtonparkotr.org
Cinema Wednesdays
Ziegler Park, 9p
Through September 27
Thursdays
Burgers and Beer
The Party Source (patio)
A $20 ticket includes a specialty burger & chips from Renegade Grille and a pint from a featured brewery.
Free Fitness: Zumba
Summit Park, 5:30p
Through September 28
Rockin’ the Roebling
Schmidlapp Event Lawn, 6–10p
Free music every Thursday through August 31.
cincinnati-oh.gov
Music@BCM
Behringer-Crawford Museum (Devon Park), 7–9p
Through August 24
Fridays
Acoustic Lunch Series
Piatt Park, 11a–1p
Through August 30
Saturdays
Fifth & Vine Live
Fountain Square, 7–10p
myfountainsquare.com
Cincinnati Metro Turns 50, Historical Memorabilia on Display Downtown [citybeat.com]
Cincinnati Sneaker Boutique Corporate Partners With Jordan on New Shoes [citybeat.com]
Cincinnati’s Historic Gourmet Room Restaurant May Return [cincinnati.com]
Heavenly Highway Hash at Fifty West Brewpub [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Here’s What’s on the Menu at Downtown Cincinnati’s New Spooky Brewpub [cincinnati.com]
Living in Cin: Jerry Springer and Me [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Messi Mania is Coming [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Nick Offerman is Bringing His Standup Show to Cincinnati This Fall [citybeat.com]
Remembering the Long-Forgotten Clermont County Gold Rush of 1868 [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Somerset Hosting Fundraiser for Over-the-Rhine School [citybeat.com]