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July 27–30, August 3–6
GOETTAFEST
Newport’s Festival Park
Two-weekend celebration of all things goetta, including live entertainment, family-friendly games and activities, and over 50 goetta-based food creations (from fudge to pizza).
goetta.com
Friday
First Friday on Eastern Avenue
Columbia Tusculum, 5–8p
Stroll, shop, sip, and support local businesses. Enjoy specials, discounts, snacks, and free entertainment at The Carnegie Center. Purchase at 5 or more businesses and you’ll receive a special discount and a chance to win the grand prize drawing.
facebook.com
Dog Daze of Summer Fundraiser
OTR StillHouse, 5–9p
Rescue Me Animal Advocacy will be on site collecting donations along with raffle baskets, food, drinks cornhole, and more.
facebook.com
Shop Bellevue First Friday: Fairfield Isle (A Tropical Evening)
Bellevue Entertainment District, 5p
Support local and check out all Bellevue has to offer. Businesses and the BED will be open late for sipping and shopping.
facebook.com
Family Fun Fridays
Rapid Run Park, 6–8p
Canoeing, music by oannie Whittaker, and more activities.
cincinnati-oh.gov
Sounds of Summer
Deerfield Towne Center, 6–8p
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to The Grove for live music with family and friends.
facebook.com
Sleeping Giant Opening Night
KNOW Theatre, 7:30p
Runs through August 20.
knowtheatre.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 and Saturday
St. Bernard German Luau
4800–4900 Vine Street
Sing, dance, eat, and drink; as well as events for all ages, including game booths, live music, and dog costume contest.
facebook.com
Acoustic Concert Series
Moerlein Lager House Beer Garden, 6–9p
Food and beverage available through the Casa De Borracho Taco and Tequila Shack and the Moer To Go Window.
facebook.com
Friday–Sunday
RiverDays
New Richmond
Carnival rides, games, gaming, food, live theater, live entertainment, fireworks, and the annual cardboard regatta.
riverdaysfest.org
Saturday
Ohio River Paddlefest
The nation’s largest paddling celebration with 2,000 participants traveling up to 9 miles through downtown Cincinnati/NKY in canoes, kayaks, and other human-powered craft. Benefiting Adventure Crew’s commitment to Outdoors for All.
ohioriverpaddlefest.org
We Like Summer, We Like Beer Volksmarch
Moerlein Lager House, 10a–1p
Non-competitive Volksmarch (3.1 miles) through Smale Riverfront Park and Sawyer Point to Friendship Park and back. Each Volksmarch will have a party at the end that starts at 11 and ends at 1. Wear your beer t-shirt and get $3 stein fills (up to 23oz.) from 10 to 1.
facebook.com
Cost is $3 to register; kids are free
WestSide Market
Westwood Town Hall, 10a–3p
Small business pop-up market showcasing over 100 local vendors, food trucks, and family friendly activities.
westsidemarketcincy.com
Grainworks Oktoberfest
Grainworks Brewing Co, 11a
Stein-holding competition, stein slide game, live polka music, Oktoberfest food courtesy of MamaBear’s Mac, limited edition stein, and more.
facebook.com
CPS Back-to-School Festival
Washington Park, 11a–2p
Visit with more than 40 CPS schools and register onsite. There will be information on CPS programs, job opportunities, resources from community partners, and fun for the whole family (including giveaways, games, and activities).
cps-k12.org
So Long Summer Party
HighGrain Brewing, 11a–11p
Bid farewell to the summer in style. 5% of day’s sales will be donated to Silverton Elementary.
instagram.com
Art on Vine
Court Street Plaza, 12–6p
Local artists and makers showcasing and selling fine arts and handmade goods every first weekend of the month.
artonvinecincy.com
East Walnut Hills Market
Woodburn Ave at Woodburn Brewing, 12–6p
Featuring 40 local and regional vendors who specialize in artisan crafts, handmade goods, vintage clothing finds, and art.
facebook.com
Open to all ages and leashed pets welcome
2nd Annual Cincinnati Ukrainian Festival
Fleming Road United Church of Christ, 12–7p
Learn more about Ukraine through performances of artists and dancers, unique crafts, children’s activities, Ukrainian food, and a Cossack beer garden.
facebook.com
Ridge Day and Night
Pleasant Ridge, 4–10p
Pleasant Ridge community celebration that includes food, beer, live music, and an overall family-friendly festival. Proceeds benefit the community council.
facebook.com
Sawyer Point Concert Series: Headliner Husbands
Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove, 4–10p
Music, food, and family friendly games every first Saturday of the month.
cincinnati-oh.gov
Cincinnati, Ohio Witches Market
Riverside Park (Milford), 6–9p
Occult (readers/psychics), oddities, and more.
facebook.com
Free admission
5th Annual Cincinnati Sneakerball
Hotel Covington, 7–11p
Celebration of sneaker culture and community will feature art, music, engaging activations, and the opportunity to connect with top professionals, influencers, and sports figures in the city—all in support of a great cause.
biggerthansneakers.org
21+ ticketed event
Roller Skating Series
Sawyer Point Outdoor Rink, 7–10p
Sunset skate with DJ Monet.
cincinnatiparksfoundation.org
Too Hot to Handel
Devou Park Amphitheater, 7:30p
Water fun, singalong, and royal fireworks. Admission is free; contributions encouraged.
kyso.org
Summermusik Cincinnati Opening Night
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
Sunday
Tri-State Antique Market
Lawrenceburg, IN Fairgrounds, 7a–3p
Indiana’s largest antiques and vintage-only market, featuring 200 dealers each month. Early birds welcome at 6a for no extra charge.
lawrenceburgantiqueshow.com
$4 admission (under 18 free)
First Day of National Farmers Market Week (August 6–12)
Findlay Market, 10a
Weekend activations, children’s activities, giveaways, and more.
findlaymarket.org
Flea in the Fort
Fort Thomas, 10a–3p
Artisan craft show inside Tower Park featuring over 70 artists selling their crafts, live music, food trucks, and craft beer on the grounds around the Mess Hall.
facebook.com
Pure Barre Pop-up
West Side Brewing, 11a
Bring your mat and water for a complimentary Pure Barre class at WSB. Arrive 15–20 minutes before class starts to set up and stay after for a beer.
Register here
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
George’s Reggae Jam
5 Points Alley (Walnut Hills), 3–8p
Music by Dayton-based reggae funk n soul group LuvLocz Experient, tunes from DJ Yms and DJ Fly Troy, plus Jamaican eats, art-making, and more.
instagram.com
Free and open to all ages
Cinema Sunday: Trading Places
Urban Artifact, 5p
Free admission, great beer.
facebook.com
Too Hot to Handel
Tower Park Amphitheater, 7:30p
Water fun, singalong, and royal fireworks. Admission is free; contributions encouraged.
kyso.org
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 6
Grand Carnivale
Kings Island, 6–10p
Larger-than-life international festival featuring high-energy live music, international food, games, unique crafts, and the Spectacle of Color Parade.
visitkingsisland.com
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 Reds vs. Washington Nationals
Three-game series at GABP
Friday at 6:40p (Fireworks Friday)
Saturday at 4:10p (Reds crossbody bag)
Sunday at 1:40p (Reds City Connect group poster)
reds.com
Watch: Bally Sports Ohio; Listen 700WLW
FC Cincinnati v. Nashville SC
Leagues Cup, TQL Stadium
Friday at 7:30p
fccincinnati.com
Watch: AppleTV; Listen: ESPN1530
Florence Y’alls vs. Windy City Thunderbolts
Three-game series at Thomas More Stadium
Friday at 7:03p (Latin Heritage Night)
Saturday at 6:36p (Rockin’ Saturday)
Sunday at 1:07p (Family Sunday: get 4 tickets for $56, including a 16oz soda, small popcorn, and a hot dog)
florenceyalls.com
USWNT v. Sweden
Australia and New Zealand, Sunday at 5a
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Round of 16
Watch: FOX
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
“Alt” Sports: Something For Everyone [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Cedar Point Announces ‘Top Thrill 2,’ World’s Tallest, Fastest Triple-Launch Strata Roller Coaster [wcpo.com]
Coffia Offers Authentic Colombian Coffee, Baked Goods and Specialty Cocktails [citybeat.com]
Country Fresh Farm Market & Wine Depot Brings Fresh Produce to the Eastside [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Fairview Fest Has Become Annual Celebration of Local and DIY Music in Cincinnati [citybeat.com]
Goetta Ready for Goettafest [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Indie and Art Film Highlights in August [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Know Theatre’s ‘Sleeping Giant’ is a Horror Comedy with a Chilling Connection to Modern-Day Societal Issues [citybeat.com]
Kroger Offering Deals on School Supplies to Help Families Save Money [wlwt.com]
Ludacris Donates $50,000 to The Children’s Theatre [wlwt.com]
M. Night Shyamalan to Shoot New Movie in Cincinnati [cincinnati.com]
MainStrasse Staple Dee Felice Cafe Closes After Nearly Four Decades [wcpo.com]
Meet the Man Reshaping Cincinnati’s Riverfront [cincinnati.com]
New Music Venue Coming to FC Cincinnati Stadium Campus [citybeat.com]
OTR’s Fillo Modern Greek to Launch Dinner Service [citybeat.com]
Queen City Crime: George Remus, the wife-killing ‘King of Bootleggers’ [cincinnati.com]
Some Large and Exquisite Diamonds Were Discovered in the Cincinnati Area [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Swensons Drive-In Opening New Oakley Location With Weeklong ‘Swencinnati’ Celebration [citybeat.com]
Tri-State Running Club Brings Dogs From Clermont County Animal Shelter on Weekly Runs [wcpo.com]