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• New To Do
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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 24–September 8
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).
Thursday
Grand Opening
Sudova (22 W Court Street), 5–10p
Highly anticipated Eastern European restaurant from Sarah Dworak, who also owns Babushka Piergois at Findlay Market and founded Wodka Bar in OTR.
FREE Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet
Blue Ash Nature Park (next to Blue Ash Rec), 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.
Thursday–Saturday
WEBN Fireworks Virtual Blood Drive
Any of Hoxworth’s Seven Donor Centers
Be the first to snag the brand-new 2024 WEBN Fireworks T-shirt while supplies last and enter to win VIP Front Row tickets to the famous Labor Day fireworks show.
Book your appointment here
Thursday–Monday
Launch Party
Fountain District
Celebrate the Fountain District’s Launch Party Weekend, complete with shopping, dining, and entertainment specials in the heart of Downtown Cincinnati.
Friday
Picklefest
Streetside Brewery, 11a–11p
An all-day celebration of pickles—all things pickle beer, fried pickle, pickle toss, and pickleball.
August Pint Nights: Fifty West
Jungle Jim’s Fairfield, 5–9p
Final Friday
Pendleton Art Center, 5–9
Explore over 200 artists in wide ranging media. Valet parking is available as well as many self-parking options.
The Burning Caravan
Japps Since 1879, 5:30–9p
Soulful sips and jazzy tunes every Friday.
Friday–Sunday
Bluey’s Big Play
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)
Oktoberfest 2024
Liberty Home Association (Hamilton)
Authentic German food, bier, wiener dog races, live music and German entertainment, kids games, and dancing.
Saturday
Opening Day: Ohio Renaissance Festival
Renaissance Park
Lively shows, food and drink, and unique shops that transport you back in time to the days of knights and queens.
Weekends and Labor Day
2024 Cincinnati Black Men’s Wellness Day
Central Park (Forest Park), 7a–12p
FREE health screens, vendors, live entertainment, and family friendly fun.
Free admission
1940s Day
Cincinnati Museum Center, 10a–5p
Classic cars, costume contest, live music, free rotunda tours, Tower A tours, KidSPACE activities, Tri-State Warbird Museum, Cincinnati Fire Museum, and more.
Free for members, or included with general museum admission
Drag Brunch
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
Out in the Outdoors: Mushroom Mania
Sharon Woods (Sharon Centre), 3–5p
Monthly series for outdoor exploration designed for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Hunt in the forest for fungi. Sample native mushrooms and make spore prints, then go out and try to identify a couple of different mushrooms.
Midwest Friends Fest 2024
Southgate House Revival, 4p
21 local, regional, and national bands and musicians performing live.
$30 in advance, $40 day of show; tickets here
FC Cincinnati Pre-Match at the Park
Washington Park, 4–7p
Music and family-friendly activities, food trucks, and beverages and drink specials served at the Porch. Then march with supporters groups from the park to TQL Stadium.
FREE Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet
Keehner Park (West Chester), 7p
Performance of Hamlet by the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. Rescheduled from cancelled performance on July 13.
Free and open to the public. There are no ticket or RSVPs required and all performances are general admission.
Spark in the Dark
Miami Whitewater Forest, 8–11p
Glowing boats, family-friendly nighttime hike, and educational [nocturnal] animals, and campfire.
Free admission, but glow boat rentals, refreshments, and select activities will require a small fee
Sunday
Tri-State Antique Market
Lawrenceburg, IN Fairgrounds, 7a–3p (early bird at 6a)
Indiana’s largest antiques and vintage-only market, featuring 200 dealers each month. Early birds welcome at 6a for no extra charge.
$5 admission (under 18 free)
30th Annual Rubber Duck Regatta
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.
Season Six Farmers Market Kickoff
Fibonacci Brewing Company, 12–3p
Sip beer or wine while you browse local vendors.
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).
Riverfest on the Levee
Newport on the Levee, 3–9p
Celebrate the end of summer with a day of live music and family-friendly activities followed by the WEBN fireworks. Pop-up vendors will also be onsite.
Riverfest West
Mt Echo Park, 4–10p
An afternoon of family fun, music, and picnicking, followed by the WEBN fireworks.
FREE Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet
Stanbery Park (Mt Washington), 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.
Monday
Labor Day Donations
Any of Hoxworth’s Seven Donor Centers
All donors will receive double reward points, which can be redeemed at over 75 national brands, including Amazon, Target, Walmart, AMC Theaters, DoorDash, and more.
Schedule your donation here
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
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
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
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 vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Four-game series at Great American Ball Park
Friday at 12:40p (makeup from 4/11) and 6:40p (City Connect Fridays)
Saturday at 7:15p (Reds Sticker Sheet)
Sunday at 12:10p (Hunter Greene City Connect Bobblehead)
Watch: Bally Sports; Listen: 700 WLW
FC Cincinnati v. CF Montreal
TQL Stadium
Saturday at 7:30p
Kick Childhood CancerWatch: 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
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
Art off the Walls: Sunrise to Starlight
September 14, Newport Car Barn, 1102 Brighton Street, Newport, KY, 6:30–10:30p
Arts & Culture fundraiser benefiting ArtWorks, Art Off the Walls celebrates ArtWorks’ monumental public masterpieces and the talented artists who make them possible.
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.
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]
Cincinnati’s Domestic Servants Endured Long Hours and Harassment for a Pittance [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Cincinnati’s Underground Allure Lands it on Magazine’s ‘Must-See Fall Destinations’ List [citybeat.com]
Eastern European Restaurant Sudova Announces Grand Opening [citybeat.com]
Food Entrepreneurs With Ties to the Disabled Community Make a Difference [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Great Parks to Build New Network of Trails Along Little Miami River [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]
Louisville Bar Galaxie Expanding to Covington This Fall [citybeat.com]
New Brewpub to Move into Former Taft’s Ale House in Over-the-Rhine [citybeat.com]
A New Pop Culture Merch and Gift Shop is Opening in OTR [citybeat.com]
Riverfest, WEBN Fireworks 2024: Everything You Need to Know [wlwt.com]
So Many Thoughts on Joey Votto’s Retirement [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Two Greater Cincinnati Restaurants Make Yelp List of Top 100 Midwest Pizza Spots [citybeat.com]
When Pig Paintings Fly [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Why Melanie Moore Drives the Book Bus [cincinnatimagazine.com]
