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August 11–19
Cincinnati Open
Linder Family Tennis Center
World-class tennis tournament with entertainment and events, plus fine food and drink options. It is the oldest tennis tournament in the United States still played in its original city.
Thursday
National Night Out
Winton Woods Harbor, 5–8p
Up-close look at emergency vehicles and meet first responders. Games, music, food, and more.
Free admission [with Motor Vehicle Permit]
Summer Music Series: Hilltoppers
HighGrain Brentwood, 6–9p
Free admission
August Summer Music Festival
Ault Park Pavilion, 6–10p
Local favorite food, craft beer/margaritas/wine/hard seltzer and water will be available for purchase. We will be providing inflatables & games, and volunteer organizations will have kids’ crafts and activities from 6-8pm. Astronomer Dean Regas and his colleagues will also set up telescopes for you to view the moon and stars after dark (weather permitting).
Thursday–Sunday
36th Annual Midwest Black Family Reunion
Sawyer Point & Yeatman’s Cove, plus Fountain Square and more
Four-day event celebration of the historic strengths and values of the Black family, featuring free events such as a job fair, parade, concerts, and opportunities to support local Black-owned businesses.
Great Inland Seafood Festival
Newport’s Festival Park on the Levee
Full weekend of live music and seafood from local vendors.
Free admission
Friday
Music Under the Stars With The Chris Comer Trio
Greenacres Art Center (Indian Hill), 6–8p
Music at 7. Alcohol must be purchased onsite and concessions will be available for purchase.
$15 per person (children 5 and under free); tickets must be purchased online
FREE Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet
Village Green Park (Fairfield), 7p
Performance of Hamlet by the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company rescheduled from August 1.
Free and open to the public. There are no ticket or RSVPs required and all performances are general admission.
Friday–Sunday
Charm at the Farm Vintage Market
Lebanon
Open air vintage market experience featuring local artisans purveying rustic gifts, furniture, and home decor. There will also be food trucks, a photo booth experience, and more.
Tickets
Saturday
DIY Bottle Night Light
IKEA West Chester, 10:30a–12p and 1:30–3p
Turn an ordinary bottle into a magical night light. All materials provided.
Free admission
Porchfest 3 at The Pillars
4141 Floral Avenue (Norwood), 12p
Third annual day of free music by and for friends and neighbors at The Pillars (what the home was called in the 1910s). Bring a chair/blanket, water bottle, any other drinks you might want, plus snacks/food (to share if you’d like). A taco truck will be onsite for food to purchase. Music will go until about 10p with a new band every hour or so.
Brew Fest
Nook Champion Mill, 1–4p
Beers from several area breweries and bars, bites, and entertainment. Brew Fest rates at the onsite Warehouse Hotel at Champion Mill. Call 513-273-8300 to book.
Tickets
Streetside Bookery
Streetside Brewery, 1–4p
Streetside and Bookery team up for a book fair for grown ups.
9th Anniversary Party and Fundraiser
Northside Yacht Club, 1–10p
Celebrate, NSYC is throwing a party complete with food, beer, music, and furry guests. Fundraising activities and proceeds will benefit Cincinnati Animal CARE.
Off Pike Market
Victory Park (Norwood), 3–7p
Vendors, food, drink, live music, and Northwood Cider Co. cider garden.
Inaugural Norwood Comedy Festival
Mills Avenue (next to Victory Park), 4–10p
Produced by Bombs Away! Comedy and featuring over 20 comedians, including Gabe Kea, Karrine Turnbow, Chris Weir, Phil Pointer and Allison Stapp (named the Funniest Person in Cincinnati in 2023).
Free admission; bring a lawn chair or blanket
OKI Bourbon Barrel Ale Release Party on the Patio
Braxton Covington, 4–11p
A night of bourbon, beer, and music complete with two new Bourbon barrel ale variants (maple and vanilla), Bourbon flights on the patio, Bourbon slush on the rooftop, live music on the patio (Tracy Walker), and DJ Cue on the rooftop from 7 to 11.
FREE Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet
Harry Whiting Brown Community Center (Glendale), 7p
Performance of Hamlet by the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Free and open to the public. There are no ticket or RSVPs required and all performances are general admission.
Saturday and Sunday
Gundam Base Mobile USA Tour
HobbyTown Montgomery
FREE hands-on GUNPLA workshops, exclusive model kits available for purchase, nearly 6-foot tall RX-78-2 Gundam Fighter, play the latest Gundam video games, and VR experience.
Sunday
Burlington Antique Show
Boone County Fairgrounds, 8a–3p
The Midwest’s premier antiques and vintage collectibles only show, featuring over 200 antique dealers.
$5/person (12 and under free); 7–8a early bird buying $10/person
Rooftop Brunch
Rhinegeist, 10a–12p
Each $45 ticket includes a brunch buffet, coffee, mimosas, beermosas, beer, cider, rooftop views of the Queen City, and more.
21+
Dog Days of Summer
Bellevue Beach Park Farmers Market, 10a–2p
The farmers market features agricultural and artisan vendors, live music, food trucks, animal encounters, and kids’ activities, while this event also has sprinklers for dogs and kids, FREE Kid Zone, adopt a reading buddy stuffie activity, and free yoga in the park by Rae Jager at 10a.
obLITTERators
Mt. Echo Park, 12–2p
Cincinnati Parks Foundation hosts litter clean-ups in Cincinnati Parks and surrounding greenspaces across the city. All tools and supplies will be provided, including litter pickers, trash bags, gloves, and plastic 5-gallon buckets. Bring a reusable water bottle and your own sunscreen.
Register here
Yapps at Japps
Japps Since 1879, 12–10p
Socialize with your four-legged friends on the outdoor patios. Specials include $1 Puppaccinos, $8 6 oz. Bar Dog Wine, $10 Salty Dog (Tito’s Handmade Vodka, grapefruit juice, and a salted rim).
OTR Performs
Washington Park, 6–8p
Bring lawn chairs to see local talent at Washington Park’s Main Stage. From ballet performances, to Shakespeare reenactments, and Jazz shows, OTR Performs showcases a variety of talent right in OTR.
Free admission
FREE Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet
Devou Park, 7p
Performance of Hamlet by the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
Free and open to the public. There are no ticket or RSVPs required and all performances are general admission.
through August 18
Butterflies in Space
Krohn Conservatory
The 2024 Butterfly Show is inspired by the story of the caterpillars and butterflies taken to the International Space Station in 2009.
Making a ticket reservation online is preferred.
through September 1
FREE Shakespeare in the Park
More than 30 venues throughout Greater Cincinnati
Performance of Hamlet by the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company
FREE and open to the public. There are no ticket or RSVPs required and all performances are general admission.
Ongoing
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
Weekly Events
Mondays
Kids Crew
The Lawn at Newport on the Levee, 11a
Free weekly adventures featuring face painters, storytellers, magicians, crafts, and more. Click here for a weekly lineup of activities. Through August 26.
Free admission
Trivia Night
Fountain Square, 6–8p
Hosted by Last Call Trivia. Through October 14.
Free admission
Jazz at the Park
Washington Park, 6–9p
Weekly through October 28.
Free admission
Tuesdays
Strauss Troy Market
Fountain Square, 11a–1:30p
Al fresco lunch hour featuring live music and local food trucks.
April 2–October 1
Pop-Up Play
Washington Park, 4–6p
Games, adventures, craft projects, and more. Click link for weekly activity details.
Free admission
Ziegler Workouts
Ziegler Park
5–6p: Yoga with Mecca Freeman
6–7p: Strengthening and Toning Cardio Session with Martasha Colvin
Free admission
Jazz at the Square
Fountain Square, 5–8p
Local and regional acts. Through October 8.
Free admission
Free Fitness: Line Dancing with Erica
Summit Park (Canopy), 5:30p
June 4–September 24 (no class July 2)
Free admission
Trivia Night
Washington Park, 7–9p
Hosted by Last Call Trivia. Through October 29.
Free admission
Wednesdays
Workout on the Green
Washington Park
5–5:45p: Dance Fitness Cardio & Yin Yogam Flow with Mecca Freeman
6–7p: Zumba led by Aida
April 3–October 30
Free admission
Free Fitness: Hatha Yoga with Stacy
Summit Park (Great Lawn), 5:30p
May 8–September 25 (no class July 3)
The Cincinnati Opera will be accompanying Wednesday Yoga on June 12, July 10, August 7, and September 4.
Free admission
Wellness on the Levee
The Plaza at Newport on the Levee, 6p
Relax and rejuvenate weekly with Newport Fitness. Through August 28.
Free admission
Yappy Hour
Washington Park, 6–8p
First Wednesday of the month, April through October. (April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2)
Free admission
Wild Card Wednesday
Center Stage at Factory 52, 6–9p
Weekly summer concert series.
May 29–September 4
Free admission
Cinema
Ziegler Park, 8:30/9p–11p
Click the link for movie info and start time.
Through September 18.
Free admission
Thursdays
Free Fitness: Cultural Fusion Zumba with Jeaunita
Summit Park (Canopy), 5:30p
June 6–September 26 (no class July 4)
Free admission
Rockin’ the Roebling
Schmidlapp Event Lawn, 6p
Summer concert series every Thursday presented by Moerlein Lager House.
May 16–August 29
Free admission
Live on the Levee
The Plaza at Newport on the Levee, 7p
Performances by local bands. Through August 29.
Free admission
Roots Revival
Washington Park, 7–9p
An evening of live Bluegrass, Roots, and Americana music at Washington Park’s bandstand.
May 30–August 29
Free admission
Salsa on the Square
Fountain Square, 7–10p
May 2–September 26
Free admission
Fridays
Pop Up Play
Ziegler Park, 3–5p
Games, adventures, craft projects, and more. Through September 27.
Skills N Drills: Kid-friendly basketball skills (ages 4–10) on the basketball courts
WordPlay: storytelling through writing, performance, and visual arts
CAC Art Lab: free drop-in artmaking for young adults
Free admission
Fretboard Fridays
Center Stage at Factory 52, 6–9p
Free concerts on the green.
May 31–August 30
Free admission
Friday Flow
Washington Park, 7–10p
13 weeks of rich rhythms and melodies of R&B music.
May 31–August 30
Free admission
Indie Fridays powered by Cincy Music
Fountain Square, 7–10p
Fridays through October 11.
Free admission
Saturdays
Saturday Hoops Summer Hoops
Lincoln Recreation Center, 9a–12:30p
Winton Hills Recreation Center, 9a–12:30p
BGCGC: Dudley S Taft Club, 9a–12:30p
Ziegler Park, 9a–12:30p
Through September 7
Sundays
Free Fitness: Power Yoga with Body Alive
Summit Park (Great Lawn), 9a
June 2–September 29
Free admission
Free Fitness: Hip Hop Zumba with Lori
Summit Park (Canopy), 10:15a
June 2–September 29
Free admission
Sports
Bengals Training Camp
July 24–August 20
Click here for complete public practice and STM/waitlist exclusive schedule
Leagues Cup Round of 16
FC Cincinnati v. Philadelphia
TQL Stadium
Tuesday at 7:30p
Watch: FS1, Apple TV; Listen: Fox Sports 1360
Cincinnati Reds vs. KC Royals
Three-game series at Great American Ball Park
Friday at 6:40p (City Connect Fridays)
Saturday at 6:40p (Reds tote bag)
Sunday at 1:40p (Reds bucket hat)
Watch: Bally Sports; Listen: 700 WLW
Florence Y’alls vs. Evansville Otters
Three-game series at Thomas More Stadium
Friday at 7:35p
Saturday at 7:35p
Sunday at 1:05p (Family Sunday: four tickets for $56, including 16-ounce pop, small popcorn, and a hot dog)
Preseason Week Two
Cincinnati Bengals @ Chicago Bears
Saturday at 1p
Watch: FOX 19; Listen: 700 WLW, ESPN 1530, 102.7 WEBN
Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please click on the link for more information.
New To Do
Fifty West Deerfield
5224 District Park Drive, Mason, Ohio 45040
Fifty West’s third brewery and eatery, featuring Burger Bar, sand volleyball and pickleball courts, dedicated kids’ sand pit, large screen to watch games, covered and indoor seating, and more.
Wildweed
1301 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Pop-up turned brick and mortar “fun-dining” restaurant.
Reservations and limited walk-in availability in the dining room
CHPL – Main Library
800 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
South Building Now Open, featuring a re-imagined atrium, updated spaces for children and teens, an updated garden, a new large-scale light sculpture, public art, and added community spaces.
Free admission
New Wing
American Sign Museum
1330 Monmouth Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45225
See the new signs, storefronts, and spaces as the Sign Museum reveals 20,000 square feet of additional exhibition space.
Kids’ Town
The Children’s Museum at Cincinnati Museum Center
1301 Western Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45203
Kids’ Town, a vibrant, park-themed early literacy gallery in The Children’s Museum helps to promote literacy through play by inviting kids and adults to explore letters, words, and sounds together.
Parks Passport
Great Parks
Explore our natural destinations in Hamilton County, engage with Great Parks’ interpreters and discover new outdoor adventures along the way. Pick up a FREE passport at Visitor Centers in Glenwood Gardens, Miami Whitewater Forest, Sharon Woods, Woodland Mound, or Winton Woods. You can also order online.
CM Uncorked
Cincinnati Magazine’s monthly wine club. Each subscription comes with 4 hand selected wines from all over the world. Boxes are hand delivered monthly to your door, or can be picked up locally at Urban Stead in East Walnut Hills.
Current Museum Exhibitions
Cincinnati Art Museum
The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century
Cincinnati Art Museum Western & Southern Galleries
Ticketed exhibition. See the exhibition for free on Thursday nights from 5–8p; during Art After Dark on June 28, July 26, August 30, and September 27 from 5–9p; during the Cincinnati Music Festival weekend from July 25–27; and on CAM Kids Day on Saturday, August 3.
Click here to view several current and ongoing exhibitions.
Contemporary Arts Center
Click here to view several current and ongoing exhibitions.
Freedom Center
The Negro Motorist Green Book
An immersive look at the reality of travel for African Americans in mid-century America and the annual guide that served as an indispensable resource for the nation’s rising African American middle class.
July 13–October 13
Taft Museum of Art
Click here to view several current and ongoing exhibitions.
NOW SHOWING at The OMNIMAX®
Cincinnati Museum Center
Blue Whales: Return of the Giants
Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation
OMNIMAX® ticket required
Tickets Now Available For
Monster Jam
August 24–25, Heritage Bank Center
The world’s best drivers and their 12,000-pound monster trucks race and perform stunts. Additional ticketed experiences include Monster Jam Pit Party and Post-Event Driver Meet and Greet.
Tickets (required for ages 2 and up)
HOMEARAMA 2024
August 24–September 8, The Reserves at Stone Pillars Farm (Goshen Twp)
Six luxury homes by six local builders, as well as vendors and events throughout the two-week-long show (e.g. VIP weekend, car show & bourbon tasting, pet adoption day, meet the designers, Food Truck Saturday, and more).
Tickets
Bluey’s Big Play
August 30–September 1, Aronoff Center
Five performances of a brand-new theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series, with an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm and new music by Bluey composer Joff Bush.
For 25% off tickets, use promo code TOUR25 (not valid on VIP tickets)
30th Annual Rubber Duck Regatta
September 1
Buy a duck. Feed a child. Every $5 duck you buy will provide up to 15 meals for a child facing hunger in our area.
Cincinnati Brews for Brains
September 12, Braxton Covington, 6–8p
Beer and bites at Braxton Brewery in support of the Giving Voice Foundation, which provides FREE local programming to support the more than 126,000 people across Greater Cincinnati who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Tickets
Fall Mustard Seed Market
September 20–22, Clermont County Fairgrounds
Curated fall vendor market hosted by Rustic Grains and including over 100 small businesses, live music, food trucks, and family friendly fun.
Tickets
Northside House Tour
September 29, 12–5p
Attendees will pick up their tickets from event host, WordPlay (1556 Chase Ave), then walk, bike, or drive Northside to tour the participating homes.
18th Annual Hats Off Luncheon: Our Parks Add More
October 4, Smale Riverfront Park
Guests are treated to a champagne reception followed by a gourmet luncheon. To date, the event has raised more than $4 million in support of Cincinnati Parks. Presented by the Women’s Committee of Cincinnati Parks.
Bobby Mackey’s Auction Allows You to Own a Piece of Its Spooky History [citybeat.com]
Cincinnati Comes in at Number 11 on Stacker’s Most Fun Cities in the US List [stacker.com]
Cincinnati Named Third Best City for a Staycation in the US [wallethub.com]
How Cincinnati Became a Sundance Film Festival Finalist City [cincinnatimagazine.com]
LaRose Could Purge Over 150,000 Ohio Inactive Voters Before Election [citybeat.com; update your voter registration here]
Local Flavors: 10 Regional Fast Food Restaurants You Need to Try [10best.usatoday.com]
Longfellow Named in USA Today’s Top 27 Bars of the Year [usatoday.com]
New Riff Distilling Wins ‘Best High Rye Bourbon’ at New Orleans Spirits Competition [citybeat.com]
The Women Behind Cincinnati’s Black Family Reunion [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Local Olympians and Results
Nina Castagna (Walnut Hills HS)
Event: Rowing (coxswain)
Result: 5th in Women’s Eight
Annette Echikunwoke (University of Cincinnati)
Event: Hammer
Result: Silver (first American woman to win an Olympic medal in hammer throw)
Carson Foster (Sycamore HS)
Event: Swimming, 400 IM
Result: Bronze
Max Holt (Purcell Marian)
Event: Men’s Volleyball
Status: Bronze
Piper Kelly (Xavier University)
Event: Speed Climbing
Result: Eliminated in qualification round
Aubrey Kingsbury (St Ursula Academy)
Event: Soccer
Status: Gold
Rose LaVelle (Mount Notre Dame)
Event: Soccer
Status: Gold
Mason Parris (Lawrenceburg)
Event: Men’s Freestyle Wrestling
Status: Eliminated in first round
Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati)
Event: Men’s Soccer
Result: Eliminated in knockout round
Jordan Thompson (University of Cincinnati)
Event: Women’s Volleyball
Status: Silver
New Articles
Cincinnati Native Carson Foster Wins Bronze Medal in Men’s 400m IM [wlwt.com]
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Music Director Designate Conducts the Orchestre National de France in Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony [instagram.com]
Lewis Johnson: From Cincinnati Bearcats Track to Paris, His 13th Olympics as NBC Reporter [cincinnati.com]
Xavier Grad Piper Kelly Eliminated in Speed Climbing Event [wthr.com]
Your Guide to Local Olympians [cincinnatimagazine.com]
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