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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
Thursday and Saturday
Madame Butterfly
Music Hall, 7:30p
Cincinnati Opera presents Puccini’s heartrending tragedy Madame Butterfly from a bold new point of view.
cincinnatiopera.org
Friday
Art After Dark: ¡Viva España!
Cincinnati Art Museum, 5–9p
Immerse yourself in Spanish culture and experience the Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds exhibition for free. there will also be music from DJ Tony Pabón and Spanish guitarist Gareth Jones, plus flamenco dancing, cash bars, and food for purchase.
cincinnatiartmuseum.org
Final Friday
Pendleton Art Center, 5–9p
Explore over 200 artists in wide ranging media. Valet parking is available as well as many self-parking options.
pendletonartcenter.com
Friday and Saturday
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
Amped Up Concert Series
Schott Amphitheater at Sawyer Point, 6–9p
Casual and competitive pickle ball, accompanied by food and live music.
Friday: Vinyl Countdown
Saturday: Just Add Beer
cincinnati–oh.gov
Sharonfest 2023
Gower Park, 6p–midnight
Food, beer, music, $10 for all-you-can ride inflatables, and game booths that benefit over 30 local nonprofits.
facebook.com
Friday–Sunday
It’s Our Fib Birthday 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8
Fibonacci Brewing Company
Fibonacci-inspired excitement all weekend, including Golden Ratio-themed activities and special beer launches.
facebook.com
Saturday
National Cheesecake Day and Four-Year Shop Anniversary
The Cheesecakery and Whetsel Whip, 9a–9p
Discounts all day at the Bakery and Whetsel Whip will have cheesecake ice cream.
facebook.com
Summer Rooftop Party
Braxton Brewing Company, 11a
With DJ Nat Jones on the rooftop from 7–11p and The SunBurners in the taproom from 7 to 10. Plus a new Watermelon Slushy.
facebook.com
Fairy Tale Festival
Glenwood Gardens, 11a–3p
Create your own magical crafts, Madcap Puppets show, food truck, and vendors.
greatparks.org
AfriFest: Taste of Africa
Burnet Woods Bandstand, 12–8p
Food, vendors, entertainment, art/culture, fashion, and more.
myapnet.org
Dangerwheel
Pendleton, 2p
Adult downhill big wheel racing block party featuring food and beverage vendors. First race starts at 2 and event finals begin at 8:30.
dangerwheel.com
Night Market
Findlay Market, 5–9p
Shop, dine, and drink under the stars.
findlaymarket.org
Market Bleu Summer Event
Contemporary Arts Center, 6–10p
Night market showcasing elevated handmade products and fine arts from this region and beyond, as well as the artist process by having live demonstrations.
facebook.com
Free and kid-friendly
Sunday
MadTree Summer Market
MadTree Taproom, 10a–3p
Sip and shop local vintage clothes, hand-crafted jewelry, and so much more in MadTree’s spacious taproom.
facebook.com
Preet’s X Pata Roja Pop-Up
Uncle Leo’s, 12p–sell out
Preet’s is known for Indian-American and Punjabi inspired pop-ups. The menu will feature achari paneer and chicken tikka-inspired tacos, served with fried tortilla chips and Preet’s special mango salsa.
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: Juice
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 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
FC Cincinnati vs. Chivas
Leagues Cup, TQL Stadium
Thursday at 8p
fccincinnati.com
Watch: AppleTV; Listen: ESPN1530
Florence Y’alls vs. Schaumburg Boomers
Three-game series at Thomas More Stadium
Friday at 7:30p (Girl Scout Night)
Saturday at 6:36p (Christmas in July)
Sunday at 1:07p (Family Sunday: get 4 tickets for $56, including a 16oz soda, small popcorn, and a hot dog)
florenceyalls.com
Cincinnati Reds @ LA Dodgers
Three-game series at Dodger Stadium
Friday at 10:10p
Saturday at 9:10p
Sunday at 4:10p
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
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