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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
La Traviata
Music Hall, 7:30p
Cincinnati Opera performance with music by Giuseppe Verdi.
Thursday–Sunday
169th Hamilton County Fair
Hamilton County Fairgrounds
Thursday, 4–11p
Friday, 4–11p
Saturday, 11a–11p
Sunday, 12–10p
Rides, competitions, special events, demolition derby, petting zoo, live music and entertainment, demonstrations, food and drink, and more.
$10 admission (includes rides); $5 parking
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
Opening Day – Kids’ Town
The Children’s Museum at Cincinnati Museum Center, 10a
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.
The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century Opening
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.
Cheers & Chic
Flawless Hair & Makeup, 4–7p
Chair massages, permanent jewelry, charcuterie cart small bites, complimentary champagne and wine, photo booth and video, plus hand bags and accessories.
Yappy Hour
Cobblestone OTR, 5–8p
Dog-themed cocktails, pup cups, and a $350 well plan giveaway from Noah’s Ark Animal Clinic. First 100 guests will get a goodie bag from Three Dog Bakery.
Art After Dark: All Ways Welcome
Cincinnati Art Museum, 5–9p
Third annual drag show in celebration of Pride Month, featuring music from DJ Castle, drag performances, cash bars, food for purchase from Lil’s Kitchen and the Terrace Café, a photobooth, and free admission to ticketed exhibition The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century.
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.
Amped Up Concert Series
Sawyer Point, 6–9p
Casual and competitive pickle ball, accompanied by food and live music from What About Jane.
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.
Cincinnati Opera Presents Pride Night
Music Hall | Wilks Studio, 6:30p
Electric glow dance part fusing opera, drag, and all things glam. A celebration of LGBTQIA+ visibility and artistry featuring an “Opera is a Drag” retelling of La Traviata presented by Cincinnati Opera Young Professionals (COYP).
Art Attack
Braxton Cincinnati, 7–11p
Quarterly art event showcasing artists who will be open for discussion about their artwork and making connections with the community.
La Traviata
Music Hall, 7:30p
Cincinnati Opera performance with music by Giuseppe Verdi.
Ghostface Killah feat. Santino Corleon
Madison Theater, 8p
Meet and greet tickets available, which include GA ticket, access to VIP Balcony, signed 8X10 photo of Ghostface Killah, and pictures with Ghostface Killah.
Friday–Sunday
7-Year Anniversary
West Side Brewing
Prizes, raffles, beers, a Catch-a-Fire Pizza pizza special, and more.
49th Annual Panegyri Greek Festival
Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Family-friendly festival celebrating Greek culture and featuring Greek-style agora (open-air market), food, cooking demonstrations, live music and entertainment, plus so much more.
Food & Wine Festival [final weekend]
Kings Island, 2–8p
Sip, taste, and ride—enjoy wine tastings and pairings, food, and live entertainment during this all-new event.
Pride Weekend
Findlay Market
Celebrating love with live music from LGBTQIA and Ally performers, DIY tie dye stations, giveaways, and activities from community organizations that support the LGBTQ+ community.
Saturday
Hyde Park Blast
Hyde Park Square, 7a
Complete lineup of events throughout the day, including run/walk, Kids Fun Run, cycling races, black party, and more—a way for the community to have fun, be active, and raise money for The Cure Starts Now.
Pickle Day
Urban Artifact, 12p
Celebrate all things pickles with MC Mark Borison from Jungle Jim’s Podcast, featuring Pickle Pack limited release and pickle eating contest.
Pride Market
Hi-Wire Brewing, 12–4p
Celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community by shopping local with Community artists and allies.
All-American Birthday Bash
Sawyer Point Park, 2–10p
Showcase of American cars (2–6p), live music (4–10p), games, food trucks, and fireworks.
Out in the Outdoors: Colors of the Rainbow
Sharon Woods (Sharon Centre), 3p
Monthly series for outdoor exploration designed for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Craft and taste the rainbow—from natural dyes to native teas, create rainbow flags and polychromatic drinks.
Summer Biergarten
Germania Society, 5–10p
German bier, food, and music. No dogs allowed.
Free admission and parking
First Anniversary Party
Fretboard Norwood at Factory 52, 6–11p
They’ll be starting the weekend with Fretboard Fridays in the Factory 52 green space and will have some special guests playing live music on Saturday night.
A Happening: Press Play
Cincinnati Art Museum, 6:30–11p
Lace up your sneakers and be one of the first to experience The Culture: Hip Hop & Contemporary Art in the 21st Century. Featuring interactive performances, menu, craft beer by Rhinegeist, and CJ Queen Celine.
21+
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
Saturday and Sunday
Grand Reopening
BC’s Bottle Lodge Liberty
BC’s is officially moving forward as The Lodge by BC’s Brewing Company and they will be tapping all that BCBC has to offer and celebrating as a new spot for you to enjoy great craft beer made in house.
Sauced: A Bourbon and BBQ Festival
Factory 52
Factory 52’s first-ever bourbon and BBQ festival featuring BBQ from local pitmasters, top-shelf bourbons, and live music.
Stairway to Eleven: 11th Anniversary Bash
Rhinegeist
Ambrosial brews on tap, elysian decor, games, and activities, including games of strength and skill. Hades-themed Rooftop Dance Party to end the night.
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).
La Traviata
Music Hall, 3p
Cincinnati Opera performance with music by Giuseppe Verdi.
through July 27
Cincinnati Opera’s 2024 Summer Festival
Music Hall
MainStage season enhanced by an expanded selection of Studio Sessions.
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
Lunchbooks Storytelling Series
ArtsConnect (Springfield Twp), 11–11:30a
Bring a blanket or chair(s) and packed lunch to the courtyard of the Springfield Twp Arts Center, where books will be read by librarians from CHPL – College Hill, North Central, Wyoming, and Grosbeck branches. June 13–August 8
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
Sports
USA v. Panama
Copa América | Group Stage (C)
Mercedes Benz Stadium | Atlanta, GA, 6p
Watch: Fox
Cincinnati Reds @ St. Louis
Four-game series at Busch Stadium
Thursday at 7:45p
Friday at 8:15p
Saturday at 2:15p
Sunday at 2:15p
Watch: Bally Sports; Listen: 700 WLW
FC Cincinnati @ Dallas
Saturday at 8:30p
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
Kids’ Town (opening June 28)
The Children’s Museum at Cincinnati Museum Center, 10a
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
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.
Cincinnati Art Museum
Click here to view several current and ongoing exhibitions.
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
Blue Whales: Return of the Giants
Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation
OMNIMAX® ticket required
Tickets Now Available For
Cincinnati Opera’s 2024 Summer Festival
June 13–July 27, Music Hall
MainStage season enhanced by an expanded selection of Studio Sessions.
A Happening: Press Play
June 29, Cincinnati Art Museum, 6:30–11p
Lace up your sneakers and be one of the first to experience The Culture: Hip Hop & Contemporary Art in the 21st Century. Featuring interactive performances, menu, craft beer by Rhinegeist, and CJ Queen Celine.
21+ Tickets
The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
July 14, July 21, Taft Museum of Art, 11a–12:30p and 1:30–3p
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)
Red, White, and Boom
July 4, Riverbend Music Center, 8p
Join JMR and the Cincinnati Pops for its annual July 4 celebration, featuring patriotic favorites and a spectacular post-concert firework show. Kids 17 & under sit FREE on the lawn and and all active and retired military receive $5 tickets (1 per member).
Tickets
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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.
Good People Festival
July 14, Southgate House Revival, 1–7p
One day family friendly music festival featuring vendors, music, and good people doing good things. The festival proceeds will benefit the Incubator Kitchen Collective.
Tickets
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.
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