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August 1–31
Black Business Month
Check out The Voice of Black Cincinnati’s list of Black businesses to support in August and beyond.
Hell is Real Blood Drive Competition
Throughout August, fans of FCC and the Crew are encouraged to donate blood. Show your support for FCC and receive an exclusive “I Bleed Orange and Blue” T-shirtwhen you donateat any of Hoxworth’s seven Neighborhood Donor Centers or select mobile blood drives. (While supplies last.)
Schedule your donation here
August 19–25
Cincinnati Wing Week
$8 wing specials from some of Cincinnati’s most popular wing joints. More than 50 participating restaurants.
Thursday
Summer Music Series: Nicholas Clay
HighGrain Brentwood, 6–9p
Free admission
FREE Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet
Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum Rose Garden, 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.
Friday
FC Cincinnati Blood Drive
TQL Stadium
Every donor will walk away with a limited-edition FC Cincinnati t-shirt and be entered for a chance to win a pair of tickets to an upcoming game AND a signed jersey.
Schedule your donation here
August Pint Nights: Sonder Brewing
Jungle Jim’s Fairfield, 5–9p
The Burning Caravan
Japps Since 1879, 5:30–9p
Soulful sips and jazzy tunes every Friday.
Burgers & Brews
Lake Isabella, 6–9p
Live music and grill out on the deck of Lake Isabella’s Boathouse, while enjoying peaceful views of the lake and live music for free. Burgers, hot dogs, and beverages will be available for guests to purchase.
FREE Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet
Seasongood Pavilion at Eden 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.
The Mad Hatter’s (Boozy) Tea Party
Taft Museum of Art, 7–8:30p
Topsy turvy explosion of movement, music, and whimsical mayhem complete with an immersive, 90-minute interactive theater experience. Ticket price includes a delicious assortment of sweet and savory bites alongside a selection of Churchill’s Fine Teas. Alcoholic beverages are available for additional purchase (ages 21+).
Friday–Sunday
First of Fall Festival
Boone County 4H
Wide selection of crafters and food trucks
Parking is $5/car
Germania Oktoberfest
Germania Society
Cincinnati’s original and most authentic Oktoberfest, featuring the largest German Bier selection in the Tri-State, traditional German food, three stages of live German music all weekend, dancing, games of chance, and fun for the whole family.
$5 admission; free offsite parking with shuttle available
Saturday
Opening Day: HOMEARAMA 2024
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). Through September 8
Who Dey Vendor Market
West Side Brewing, 10a–3p
Bengals inspired vendor market. Shop local businesses for unique Bengals clothing, accessories, home decor, and more. Featuring 15 vendors and each purchase made will be entered into a drawing to win a raffle basket valued at $200.
Grand Opening Celebration
Fifty West Deerfield, 10:30a
Full day of events, including 5K at 10:30, ribbon cutting at 11, open courts (pickle ball, volleyball) play, live music, activities, face painting, happy hour, and more.
Oktoberfest Biergarten in the Taproom
Braxton Covington, 11a
Official tapping of Oktober Fuel Lager and live music all day.
3rd Annual Cincinnati Ukrainian Festival
691 Fleming Road, 11a–6p
Learn more about Ukraine and its culture through performances by artists and dancers, crafts, activities for children and adults, and Ukrainian cuisine.
Free admission
Octoberfest Celebration
Sam Adams Cincinnati Taproom, 12p
Live music, fest food, lawn games, and stein hoisting contests all day long.
Annual Taproom Record Fair
Rhinegeist, 12–5p
Featuring Colemine Records and a huge variety of wax from over 8 top-notch vendors and private collectors, as well as Colemine x Rhinegeist merch.
Around the World Bar Crawl
The Banks, 12–5p
Each participating bar and restaurant will transform into a different country, complete with themed cocktails and decor. Teams of 1-2 travelers will go from bar to bar, tasting worldly cocktails and taking on minute-to-win-it games at each stop. 13 bars and restaurants. 13 countries. 13 cocktails and games. 5 hours.
Tickets
Taste of Reading
Koenig Park, 12–11p
15+ food and drink booths, 40+ crafters and vendors, live music, raffles, games, and more.
Sign Crafting Saturday
American Sign Museum, 1–3p
Explore the skills needed to become an expert sign maker as a family. Play with different materials as you learn about different elements of sign making.
Free with regular museum admission
Tails + Tikis Luau
Streetside Brewery, 1–4p
Save the Animals Foundation and Streetside have teamed up for an end of summer Hawaiian style luau (gear encouraged) benefiting STAF. Featuring steel drum performances, gift basket raffles, food available for purchase, and split the pot. Plus you can meet adoptable STAF dogs in need of a home.
Free admission
4th Annual Urban Thrive Festival
Great Parks Nature Center at The Summit, 3–7p
Discover how mindfulness, music, and art are connected to nature. Featuring mini hike, s’mores, local food trucks, yoga, and much more.
Free and for all ages
Little Miami Food Truck Rally
Little Miami High School, 3–8p
15 food trucks, live music, and cornhole tournament.
Hops in the Hangar
1701 Run Way (Middletown), 4–9p
A beer event at an operating airport, featuring a wide selection of beer from breweries big and small and showcasing a variety of aircraft. There will also be professional skydivers as well as beers, planes, food trucks, music, and more.
Tickets
6th Annual Sayler Park Oktoberfest
Nelson Sayler Memorial Park, 4p–midnight
Live music, food, and bier.
Electronic Dance Music in the Park
Washington Park, 5:30–9p
An evening of EDM with regional DJs, complete with food trucks, drinks, and cornhole available at the park. Bring a blanket, a chair, family and friends, and get ready to dance.
FREE Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet
Beech Acres 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.
Bat Night
LaBoitueax Woods, 7:30–9p
Celebrate International Bat Night by learning about bats from local bat rehabilitator Anita Buck then, after the presentation, go out to the field to try to see some flying mammal friends.
$6 per person (register here)
Saturday and Sunday
Monster Jam
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)
Sunday
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
Margaritaville
The Righteous Room, 8p–2:30a
The Aronoff is showing Margaritaville, a Jimmy Buffett tribute, and after, RR will have half price margaritas, palomas, rums, tequilas, and beers.
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
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.
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. Through August 27.
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
Cincinnati Reds @ Pittsburgh Pirates
Four-game series at PNC Park
Thursday at 6:40p
Friday at 6:40p
Saturday at 6:40p
Sunday at 1:35p
Watch: Bally Sports; Listen: 700 WLW
Preseason Week Three
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Indianapolis Colts
Paycor Stadium
Thursday at 8p
Click here for remaining preseason and regular season schedule
Florence Y’alls vs. Schaumburg Boomers
Three-game series at Thomas More Stadium
Friday at 7:03p
Saturday at 6:36p
Sunday at 1:07p (Family Sunday: four tickets for $56, including 16-ounce pop, small popcorn, and a hot dog)
FC Cincinnati @ Inter Miami
Saturday at 7:30p
Watch: FS1, Apple TV; Listen: Fox Sports 1360
Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please click on the link for more information.
New To Do
Pop Cultur’d Co
6 W 12th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Pop culture merch and gift shop
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
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)
Drag Brunch
August 31, 16 Lots Southern Outpost, 11a
Celebrating one year of brunches at 16 lots with a Disney-themed drag brunch. Doors at 11, show at noon.
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.
Bourbon Blending and Tasting Experience to Open in Downtown Cincinnati This September [citybeat.com]
Carrier Robots and Therapy Dogs Bring Smiles to Patients’ Faces at Cincinnati Children’s [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Cincinnati Comes in at Number 11 on Stacker’s Most Fun Cities in the US List [stacker.com]
Cincinnati Home + Garden Show Postponed Until 2026 [citybeat.com]
Cincinnati Hospitality Veteran, Chef Team up on New Covington Restaurant [citybeat.com]
Cincinnati Named Third Best City for a Staycation in the US [wallethub.com]
Don’t Skip the Pit Stops [cincinnatimagazine.com]
The Hottest New Greater Cincinnati Restaurants and Bars of 2024 [citybeat.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]
New Brewpub to Move into Former Taft’s Ale House in Over-the-Rhine [citybeat.com]
New Downtown Bar and Lounge Vintage on Race to Open This Month [citybeat.com]
A New Pop Culture Merch and Gift Shop is Opening in OTR [citybeat.com]
A Secret Organization Scoured Cincinnati for Bolsheviks But Found Only a Schoolgirl [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Shop Hundreds of Works by Local Artists at the Hyde Park Square Art Show [citybeat.com]
