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June 1–30
Pride Month
LGTBQ-friendly things to do don’t just provide safe spaces for the community—they cultivate inclusion and belonging. Click here for a list of several Pride events around Cincinnati.
For a List of Several LGBTQ+-Owned Businesses and Organizations in Cincinnati, Click Here
Thursday
Cincinnati Opera’s 2024 Summer Festival
Music Hall
MainStage season enhanced by an expanded selection of Studio Sessions. June 13–July 27.
Don Giovanni
Music Hall, 7:30p
Cincinnati Opera performance that follows Don Juan, a man who uses people without a care for their hearts, or the consequences.
Thursday–Sunday
Newport’s Italianfest
Riverboat Row
Celebrate Italian heritage with authentic local Italian fare and a full lineup of entertainment at Newport’s Riverboat Row.
Friday
Free Build Friday
Happy Hangout, 9a–5p
Legos and Magnatiles will be available in the small party room for little minds to freely create.
Included in two-hour play ticket admission
CFTA Food Fest
Summit Park, 11a–10p
Food trucks, music, vendors, and more.
Touch A Truck
Springfield Township, 11a–1p
Over 50 service, construction, and luxury vehicles in one place, as well as some food trucks on hand to sell lunch concessions.
Walk on Woodburn
East Walnut Hills, 5–10p
An evening of revelry, camaraderie, art, food, drinks, and shopping in the business district.
Boozy Book Fair
Northwood Cider Co, 6–9p
Relive your Scholastic book fair days with a cider in hand. Books available from Roebling Books.
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.
Friday and Saturday
Jungle Jim’s International Craft Beer Festival
The Oscar Station (Jungle Jim’s Fairfield)
400 beers from over 100 breweries; curated by the Jungle’s award-winning Beer Department, one of the Top 4 Beer Retailers in the country.
Friday–Sunday
Schützenfest
Kolping Society
America’s oldest German festival, which was brought to Cincinnati by German immigrants in 1866, complete with beer, wine, food, and entertainment for all ages.
Food & Wine Festival
Kings Island, 2–8p
Sip, taste, and ride—enjoy wine tastings and pairings, food, and live entertainment during this all-new event.
Saturday
Cars & Coffee
Liberty Center (Taylor Parking Garage), 8a–12p
Hosted by Tri-State Mustang / Ford Club for car enthusiasts every third Sunday of the Month, May through October.
City-Wide Yard Sale
Dayton and Bellevue, KY, 8a–2p
Bellevue and Dayton are teaming up again for the annual city-wide yard sale, which spans both cities.
Old Cars & Coffee
The Book Bus Depot, 9–11a
Bring your old car and hang out with other enthusiasts. Set up at 8:30.
Wyoming Summer Vendor Market
Wyoming Village Green, 10a–3p
Food, arts & crafts, body care, apparel, and more.
The City Flea
Washington Park, 10a–4p
Cincinnati’s original curated urban flea market that considers itself a small business incubator, community organization, and city advocate.
Summer Watch Fair 2024
Richter & Phillips Jewelers, 10a–5p
Celebrate Father’s Day weekend at Cincinnati’s Summer Watch Fair with a gourmet grill out with Wyoming Meat Market goods, specialty and novelty watches, and deep summer discounts on beloved watches with 20-60% off a selection of timepieces.
5-Year Anniversary
HighGrain Silverton, 11a–10p
Live music, fun for the whole family, special beers, food specials, food trucks, and more.
Celtic Fest
Renaissance Park (Waynesville), 11a–10p
A full day of Celtic fun and culture, featuring entertainment, activities, food and drink, shopping, and more.
4th Annual Seltzer Smash
March First (Blue Ash and Fountain Square), 11:30a–midnight
More than 20 flavors of March First’s signature hard seltzer, Astra, will be featured, many of which are exclusive to each taproom.
Music on Mills Summer Concert Series
Mills Avenue (Norwood), 2–10p
Collaboration between Northwood Cider Co, Off Pike Market, and Norwood Music on Mills to bring you a local market, live tunes, drinks, eats, and community fun for all.
2024 Tusculum Street Fest
Eastern Avenue (Columbia Tusculum), 3–10p
Local food and craft beer, live music, kids activities, free face painting, games, vendors, Kids Fun Run Saturday afternoon, and Beer Mile Friday night. Support neighborhood restaurants, businesses, and RiverView East Academy.
Tequila Fest
Fountain Square, 4–11p
Over 50 different tequilas, souvenir flask, food, music, and more.
Tickets start at $55
Silent Bookstore
Blue Marble, 5–7p
5–5:30: arrive, grab a seat, snacks, and drink
5:30–6:30: silently read
6:30–7: socialize and shop
RSVP here
Loud & Queer
Five Points Alley (Walnut Hills), 5–8p
Cincinnati’s first-ever teen Pride Fest—an all ages sober event complete with live music, crafts, and youth vendors.
House Night with DJ Monet x DJ BB Hutch
Riverfront Rink at Sawyer Point, 5–10p
5p Skate Workshop
6–8p All Ages Skate
8–10p Adult Skate
Wyoming Pride
Gilligan’s on the Green, 6–9p
An evening of family fun with DJ Flyin’ Brian Hellmann, prize wheel, and drag performances from 7:30 to 8:30. Gilligan’s will be serving food and drink with the patio bar set up for DORA drinks.
The Stand Up & Drag Comedy Show
Commonwealth Sanctuary, 8:30p
Cincinnati’s stirring variety show.
Tickets
Saturday and Sunday
Fairy Tale Festival
Glenwood Gardens
Weekend filled with wonder and excitement designed especially for children, featuring fairy tale characters, real-life fairy, face painting, hair braiding, vendor booths, and food truck fare.
Tickets here
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
Free Family Fun Day
Taft Museum of Art, 10a–4p
Music, art-making, gallery engagements, and events throughout the day. (Click the link for details.)
Father’s Day Morning Jams & Juice with Nat Jones
Braxton Covington, 10a–1p
Coffee and juice bars, bubble machine, face painting (10 to 1), and crafts. Dewey’s opens at 12 and Graeter’s Ice Cream Pop Up from 12–4
Drag Brunch
HighGrain Brentwood, 10a–2p
Ticketed, 18+ event with food, drinks, and drag. Each ticket includes one provided HighGrain Beer (21+), catered breakfast, and a show featuring five queens from Cincinnati and beyond.
Tickets
A Father’s Day Food Truck Event with Cousins Maine Lobster
Esoteric Brewing, 11a–6p
Fresh lobster rolls, craft brews, and great company.
Woman-Owned Small Business Market and YWCA Fundraiser
OTR StillHouse, 12–4p
Support small and local, featuring free parking, raffle prizes, a cigar lounge, and food and drinks available to purchase.
Free and open to the public
through June 15
Cincy Fringe Festival
Cincinnati’s summer theatre party produced by Know Theatre—a 14-day celebration of theatre, art, music, film, dance, and everything between, presenting over 170 performances of 35+ theatre productions, plus art galleries, screenings, concerts, workshops, classes, and nightly parties.
See show pages and buy tickets here
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.
Weekly Events
Mondays
Trivia Night
Fountain Square, 6–8p
Hosted by Last Call Trivia. Through October 14.
Jazz at the Park
Washington Park, 6–9p
Weekly through October 28.
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.
Ziegler Workouts
Ziegler Park
5–6p: Yoga by Brandi
6–7p: From The Inside Out Motivational Fitness and Coaching
Through June. July lineup TBA.
Jazz at the Square
Fountain Square, 5–8p
Local and regional acts. Through October 8.
Free Fitness: Line Dancing with Erica
Summit Park (Canopy), 5:30p
June 4–September 24 (no class July 2)
Trivia Night
Washington Park, 7–9p
Hosted by Last Call Trivia. Through October 29.
Movies in the Park
Lawrenceburg Civic Park, dusk
Bring your lawn chair(s), picnic blanket, and snacks.
Weekly June 4–July 30
Wednesdays
Wednesday Morning Yoga
The Gatherall at Factory 52, 10:15–11a
Free yoga on the patio with Sage Hot Yoga.
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 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.
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)
Wild Card Wednesday
Center Stage at Factory 52, 6–9p
Weekly summer concert series.
May 29–September 4
Cinema
Ziegler Park, 8:30/9p–11p
Click the link for movie info and start time.
Through September 18.
Thursdays
Free Fitness: Cultural Fusion Zumba with Jeaunita
Summit Park (Canopy), 5:30p
June 6–September 26 (no class July 4)
Rockin’ the Roebling
Schmidlapp Event Lawn, 6p
Summer concert series every Thursday presented by Moerlein Lager House.
May 16–August 29
Roots Revival
Washington Park, 7–9p
An evening of live Bluegrass, Roots, and Americana music at Washington Park’s bandstand.
May 30–August 29
Salsa on the Square
Fountain Square, 7–10p
May 2–September 26
Fridays
Pop Up Play
Ziegler Park, 3–5p
Games, adventures, craft projects, and more. Through September.
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
Fretboard Fridays
Center Stage at Factory 52, 6–9p
Free concerts on the green.
May 31–August 30
Friday Flow
Washington Park, 7–10p
13 weeks of rich rhythms and melodies of R&B music.
May 31–August 30
Indie Fridays powered by Cincy Music
Fountain Square, 7–10p
Fridays through October 11.
Sundays
Free Fitness: Power Yoga with Body Alive
Summit Park (Great Lawn), 9a
June 2–September 29
Free Fitness: Hip Hop Zumba with Lori
Summit Park (Canopy), 10:15a
June 2–September 29
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
Now Open
Kawa Revolving Sushi
Hyde Park Plaza
3880 Paxton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45209
Safi Wine Bar
1401 Republic Street, Over-the-Rhine
Wed–Th, 5–11p
Fri, 5p–12a
Sat, 12p-12a
Sun, 12–9p
Moroccan wine bar by Jose Salazar. Walk-in only.
Camp Snoopy
Kings Island
An expansion of the park’s award-winning Planet Snoopy kids’ area features Snoopy’s Soap Box Racers, a brand-new family roller coaster that races both forward and backward; and Beagle Scout Acres, an area where kids can run, crawl, play or relax with the family in a shaded comfortable space.
Current Museum Exhibitions
through July 28, 2024
POMPEII: The Exhibition
Cincinnati Museum Center
Through 150 artifacts, POMPEII: The Exhibition tells the tale of a city hidden from view and forgotten for centuries.
Not included in museum admission. Exhibition ticket required.
Contemporary Arts Center
Click here to view several current and ongoing exhibitions.
Taft Museum of Art
Click here to view several current and ongoing exhibitions.
NOW SHOWING at The OMNIMAX®
Cincinnati Museum Center
Deep Sky
Volcanoes: The Fire of Creation
OMNIMAX® ticket required
Tickets Now Available For
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.
Cincinnati Opera’s 2024 Summer Festival
June 13–July 27, Music Hall
MainStage season enhanced by an expanded selection of Studio Sessions.
Cincinnati Magazine’s Pride Party
June 21, Court Street Plaza, 5–8p
Kick off Pride weekend in Cincinnati with members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community for a celebratory cocktail party featuring live entertainment, interactive fun and games, swag bag, unlimited NA beverages, Pride Marketplace with LGBTQ+-owned businesses, and more.
Pride mARTket Vendor Applications
June 22, Art Academy of Cincinnati
Artists throughout the community are invited to apply.
The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
June 23, July 14, July 21, Taft Museum of Art
Immersive, 90-minute interactive theater experience, including an assortment of sweet and savory bites alongside a selection of Churchill’s Fine Teas.
$45 for Taft members; $55 for nonmembers; $35 children (12 and under)
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July 6–19, Playhouse in the Park
Using contemporary music, powerful choreography, and personal stories to spread a message of Heart, Humanity, and Hope.
Posh Picnic Early Bird Tickets
July 17, Peterloon Estate (Indian Hill), 6–9p
Elegant evening picnic at the historic Peterloon Estate, featuring sample goodies from area restaurants, cocktails and cocktails, access to lawn games (including croquet), and offsite parking with shuttle service.
Sports
Cincinnati Reds @ Milwaukee Brewers
Three-game series at American Family Field
Friday at 8:10p
Saturday at 4:10p
Sunday at 2:10p
Watch: Bally Sports; Listen: 700 WLW
FC Cincinnati @ San Jose
Saturday at 10:30p
Watch: FS1, Apple TV; Listen: Fox Sports 1360
Events are subject to change or cancellation. Please click on the link for more information.
Ault Park Fourth of July Celebration Back on After Fundraising Efforts [citybeat.com]
Babushka Pierogies, Wodka Bar Founder to Open Eastern European Restaurant Downtown [citybeat.com]
The Best (Non-Chain) Chili in Greater Cincinnati, According to CityBeat Readers [citybeat.com]
Cincinnati’s Brewing Heritage Trail is Rolling Out a Free App [citybeat.com]
Everywhere A Sign [cincinnatimagazine.com]
Factory 52 Launches New Beer Festival [citybeat.com]
Featured Listing: 500 Milton Street [cincinnatirefined.com]
Get More Air at Kings Island [cincinnatimagazine.com]
LaRose Could Purge Over 150,000 Ohio Inactive Voters Before Election [citybeat.com; update your voter registration here]
Mermaids Return to Newport Aquarium This June [citybeat.com]
A Net Gain for Cincinnati Tennis Fans [cincinnatimagazine.com]
New Bar Ziggy’s to Open Next to Ziegler Park, Just in Time for Summer [citybeat.com]
New Book Tackles Local Craft Beer Trials and Triumphs [cincinnatimagazine.com]
New LGBTQ+-Friendly Bourbon Week to Launch in Kentucky This Fall [citybeat.com]
Why Did Cincinnati Abandon Cricket to Become America’s First Baseball Powerhouse? [cincinnatimagazine.com]
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