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July 10–16
Cincinnati Burger Week
July 10–16
cincinnatiburgerweek.com
Click here to see Tour de Cincinnati’s Favorite Cheeseburgers in Cincinnati
Friday
Shakespeare in the Park
Performances of The Comedy of Errors at dozens of places throughout Greater Cincinnati from July 14 through September 3.
cincyshakes.com
Kids Outdoor Adventure Expo
Winton Woods Harbor, 9:30a–3p
Kid-friendly exhibits, rafting, climbing wall, fishing, animal encounters, and more. One of the largest FREE events of its kind in the region.
greatparks.org
2023 CMF Outdoor Museum
Washington Park, 3–8p
The park will be turned into an art gallery when ten regionally recognized artists will create live works of art. This year’s theme is “For All Life’s Beats: A Celebration of 50 Years of Hip-Hop.” DJ Diamond will be there providing hip-hop beats and a Friday Flow concert featuring Al B. Sure will follow from 6 to 10.
facebook.com
Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra at Jane’s
Findlay Market, 4–5p
Outdoor movie screening as a string quartet plays songs from popular movies.
facebook.com
Two-Year Celebration
Perfect Little Peach, 5–8p
Sip and Shop event. Every purchase made between Friday July 14 and Monday July 17 at midnight (online and in-store) will be entered into a drawing to win $100 gift card.
facebook.com
Walk on Woodburn
East Walnut Hills, 5–10p
An evening of revelry, camaraderie, art, food, drinks, and shopping in the business district. Every second Friday of the month.
eastwalnuthills.org
Pride Night at the Zoo
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 6–9p
An evening where the LGBTQ+ community and friends can experience the Zoo together like never before, where drag performances, live DJs, acoustic performers, carousel, and train rides are included. Drinks and light bites will be available for purchase.
facebook.com
Date Night Movie Night: The Goonies
Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum, 7:30–11:30p
Food trucks will be available beginning at 7:30 and the movie will begin around 9.
springgrove.org
Friday and Saturday
Paradise Music & Beer Festival 2023
Braxton Brewing Company
Free two-day event outside of the brewery on 7th Street featuring national and regional bands, craft beers, and a wide variety of vendors.
facebook.com
Cincinnati Ballet Presents: Moving Arts
Jarson-Kaplan Theater, Aronoff Center
An unforgettable experience of dance and entertainment featuring a lineup of works by four critically acclaimed choreographers.
cincinnatiarts.org
Friday–Sunday
Guinness Cincinnati Celtic Festival
The Banks
Celebrate Celtic Heritage with family fun, food, Celtic music, and more.
cincycelticfest.com
Saturday
Roller Skating Series
Sawyer Point Outdoor Rink, 9a–1p
No EFFXRT Neon Pajama Jam, featuring DJs Sneaks and Jigg.
cincinnatiparksfoundation.org
Recess in the Stadium
Nippert Stadium, 9:30–11:30a
Free event for children ages 4–14 and their families to experience fun on the field while learning and playing at interactive stations, including obstacle courses; soccer, golf, and football stations; photos with the UC bearcat; and education booths.
cincinnatichildrens.org
The Market at Medpace
Madisonville, 10a–2p
Free community market featuring goods from 60+ local vendors.
instagram.com
Fable Pop-up
Frond, 10a–3p
Final pop-up before their grand opening, featuring a small menu (cold brew, iced coffee, iced latte, and iced mocha with syrup options) and chocolate chip cookies.
Summer Fair and Craft Show
Vinoklet Winery, 11a–10p
Live music, beer, award-winning wine, local artists, and free parking. Grilled food items will be available,
vinokletwines.com
$5 admission
7th Anniversary Celebration
Darkness Brewing, 12p
Favorite beers on tap, new ones to try, as well as variations of some you’ve had before. All day long there will be live music the kitchen will be open and slinging burgers and sandwiches.
facebook.com
Escape the Village
Heritage Village Museum, 12p, 1:30p, and 3p
Escape room-style challenge. Choose from one of two escape room adventures.
heritagevillagecincincinnati.org
$25/person
Love Letter Books Grand Opening
3081 Harrison Avenue (Next to W Bar+Bistro in Westwood), 3–8p
Mobile bookstore selling new and used books along with stickers, bookmarks, journals and more. Take 15% off your entire purchase if you bring used books to donate.
facebook.com
FC Cincinnati Pre-match at the Park
Washington Park, 4:30–7:30p
Music and family-friendly activities, food trucks, and beverages and drink specials served at the Porch.
facebook.com
CSO Brady Block Party
Owl’s Nest Park, 5:30p (concert at 7:30)
Music and art activations by Elementz and ROMAC, activities for all ages, and food trucks from local vendors. The party is capped off with an outdoor concert by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra.
cincinnatisymphony.org
Taylor Swift Silent Disco
Hi-Wire Brewing, 7p
A full night dedicated to the phenomenon that is Taylor Swift featuring three channels: red for all Taylor, blue for friends of Taylor, and green for all the beef.
Tickets
Ages 18+
Sunday
National Ice Cream Day
Click here for a list of local deals
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
Annual National Ice Cream Day Celebration
Aglamesis Bros. (Oakley and Montgomery), 12–7p
To celebrate 115 years of making ice cream and chocolates, Aglamesis will have $1.15 single dip cups and cones from 12 to 1 for the first 115 customers. There will also be a launch for the third annual Ice Cream Day poster.
instagram.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
Cinema Sunday: New Jack City
Urban Artifact, 5p
Free admission, great beer.
facebook.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 July 29
Cincinnati Opera 2023 Summer Festival
Fill your summer with romance, drama, beauty, and magic.
View season brochure
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
Florence Y’alls vs. Washington Wild Things
Three-game series at Thomas More Stadium
Friday at 7:03p (Pirate and Princess Night)
Saturday at 6:36p (Rockin’ Saturday)
Sunday at 1:07p (Family Sunday—4 tickets for $56 includes 16oz pop, small popcorn, and a hot dog)
florenceyalls.com
Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Three-game series at GABP
Friday at 7:10p (Fireworks Friday)
Saturday at 7:10p (Bronson Arroyo Bobblehead)
Sunday at 1:40p (Kids Sticker Sheet)
reds.com
Watch: Bally Sports Ohio; Listen 700WLW
FC Cincinnati vs. Nashville SC
TQL Stadium
Saturday at 7:30p
fccincinnati.com
Watch: AppleTV; Listen: ESPN1530
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
BLINK, the Nation’s Largest Immersive Art Festival, Will Return in 2024 [wcpo.com]
CSO Brings Free Music to Evanston, Honoring King Records [citybeat.com]
Everything Outdoor Fun in Cincinnati [everythingcincyblog.com]
Guide to Greater Cincinnati Farmers Markets [tourdecincinnati.com]
Havana on the Levee: New Restaurant Brings Cuban Flair to NKY [cincinnati.com]
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams to Celebrate Cincinnati Grand Opening With Free Scoops [citybeat.com]
Madame Butterfly Takes Off On a New Flight [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Our Favorite Fried Chicken Joints in the Queen City [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Six Cincinnati Gems [cincinnati.com]