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August 21–27
Cincinnati Wing Week
$7 wing specials
cincywingweek.com
Friday
Art After Dark: RIP Pablo
Cincinnati Art Museum, 5–9p
Commemorate the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso’s death with free admission to Picasso Landscapes, music from DJ Diamond, cash bars, and food for purchase.
cincinnatiartmuseum.org
Final Friday
Dayton, KY, 5:30–7:30p
Live music and food and drink.
facebook.com
Burgers & Brews
Lake Isabella Boathouse, 6–9p
Live music, brews, grill out on the deck of the boathouse, and great views.
instagram.com
FREE Shakespeare in the Park: The Comedy of Errors
Seasongood Pavilion at Eden Park, 7p
cincyshakes.com
Movie in the Park: The Bad Guys
Beech Acres Park, dusk
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Leashed and well-behaved dogs are only permitted in the top half of the oval/event area.
andersonparks.com
Friday–Sunday
Hamilton County Appreciation Days
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
As a “thank you” to Hamilton County for their continued support, the Zoo will offer HamCo residents half-price admission.
cincinnatizoo.org
Oktoberfest 2023
Germania Society
The oldest Oktoberfest in the Cincinnati region (Since 1971), featuring traditional food, drink, entertainment, and the largest German Bier selection in the Tristate.
germaniasociety.com
$5 per person at the gate
Check out Tour de Cincinnati’s complete guide to all things Fall and Oktoberfests in Zinzinnati
Saturday
Oktoberfest Biergarten in the Taproom
Braxton Covington, 11a
Prost to traditions and the tapping of Oktober Fuel (4p), as well as a stein-hoisting competition, cornhole, Oktoberfest cuisine, and more.
facebook.com
Oktoberfest
March First (Symmes Twp), 11:30a
Toast to the beginning of Oktoberfest season with their Oktoberfest beer and brat and mett specials.
facebook.com
Boozy Book Fair
Northwood Cider Co, 12–5p
Books from Roebling Books, drinks by Northwood Cider, and food by Daizie’s Dillas.
instagram.com
2nd Annual Taproom Record Fair
Rhinegeist, 12–5p
Several record vendors, DJ, vintage pop-up with Jet Black Vintage, food by Local Cantina, and more.
eventbrite.com
Taste of Reading
Koenig Park, 12–11p
Food trucks, local brews, live music, craft vendors, and raffle.
tasteofreading.com
Music at the Esplanade feat. The Sweet Peas
Smale Riverfront Park, 5–7p
Live music with good food accompaniment in the Castellini Esplanade section of Smale Riverfront Park.
facebook.com
Wyoming Exotic Wheels
400 Wyoming Avenue, 5–8p
Exotic cards, food, drinks, live music.
instagram.com
Town Hall Live featuring Jamwave
Westwood Town Hall, 6–9p
Free concert series that runs every fourth Saturday May through October in Westwood’s DORA. Hosted by Town Hall District, W Bar + Bistro, Ivory House, and West Side Brewing.
facebook.com
Bat Night
LaBoiteaux Woods, 7:30–9p
Celebrate International Bat Night by learning about the world of our local bats, playing some batty games, and making a take-home bat craft.
Tickets
$6 per person
Sunday
Cocktails & Creatives
Second Story, 12p
An unprecedented fusion of art, technology, and mixology at Alchemy Fest.
cocktailsandcreatives.com
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 Shakespeare in the Park: The Comedy of Errors
The Great Lawn at Washington Park, 7p
cincyshakes.com
Live audio description available at the performance
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 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
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 Reds @ Arizona Diamondbacks
Four-game series at Chase Field
Thursday at 9:40p
Friday at 9:40p
Saturday at 8:10p
Sunday at 4:10p
Watch: Bally Sports Ohio; Listen 700WLW
Cincinnati Bengals @ Washington Commanders
Preseason Week 3
Saturday at 6:05p
Watch: Local 12; Listen: 700WLW, ESPN1530, 102.7 FM
FC Cincinnati vs. NYCFC
TQL Stadium
Saturday at 7:30p
fccincinnati.com
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
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
10 Restaurants That Prove Cincinnati Is an Underrated Food Destination [thrillist.com]
‘Airborne’ at 30: How Cincinnati’s Film Industry Continues to Take Flight, Three Decades Later [citybeat.com]
Broadway in Cincinnati’s ‘MJ The Musical’ to Provide Theatrical Take on the Creative Genius of Michael Jackson [citybeat.com]
Celebrities Coming to Cincinnati for the Kroger Wellness Festival [citybeat.com]
Cincinnatian James Ruggles Created a “Universal Language” But No One Listened [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Eat Like Messi at These 5 Argentine-Style Restaurants in Cincinnati [cincinnati.com]
The Family History of Koch Sporting Goods [cincinnatimagazine.com]
The Final Concept at Newport on the Levee’s New Food Hall Has Been Announced [citybeat.com]
Graeter’s Final Bonus Flavor of the Summer is Taking Us to the Tropics [citybeat.com]
How Picasso Mixed Tradition and Revolution [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Keystone Bar & Grill in Covington Shutting Its Doors in September [citybeat.com]
LaRosa’s Montgomery Inn Pizza and Rondos Are Back For a Limited Time [citybeat.com]
What’s the Score? [cincinnatimagazine.com]