Find Cincinnati events near you this week: Aug. 1-7
Monday, Aug. 1
FILM: "Long Strange Trip: The Untold Story of the Grateful Dead," Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. cincyticket.com.
MUSIC: Jazz at the Park: Patsy Meyer, 6-9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free. washingtonpark.org.
Tuesday, Aug. 2
FAMILY: Owls Nest Family Fun Days, all day, 1984 Madison Road, East Walnut Hills. Food trucks, live music, bounce houses, face painters, balloon artists, family-friendly activities and more. Free. cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks.
MUSEUMS: Unlocking an Art Deco Bedroom by Joseph Urban, Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. See this lavish bedroom, designed by Austrian-born architect Joseph Urban for 17-year old Elaine Wormser in this special exhibition. Runs July 8-Oct. 2. $12. cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
MUSIC: Roger Waters, Heritage Bank Center.
MUSIC: Chris Brown & Lil Baby, Riverbend Music Center.
MUSIC: Tuesday Night Concerts: Fialla, 7-9 p.m., Blue Ash Nature Park, 4337 Cooper Road, Blue Ash. Free.
MUSIC: The Sounds of Deerfield Summer Concert, 7:30 p.m., Cottell Park, 5847 Irwin Simpson Road, Deerfield Township. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, followed by Rozzi's fireworks. Free. the-arts-alliance.org.
MUSIC: Rhythm on the Plaza: Destiny L, 7-9 p.m., Clifton Plaza, 333 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. Salsa and rhythm bands perform in the business district. Free. cliftonculturalarts.org.
SPORTS: Florence Y'alls vs Schaumburg Boomers, Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence. Runs Aug 2-4. florenceyalls.com.
Wednesday, Aug. 3
COMEDY: A Night of Irish Comedy with Dave Nihill, Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. liberty.funnybone.com.
COMMUNITY: Soup and Stories, noon-3 p.m., The Welcome Project, 2940 Colerain Ave., Camp Washington. Runs every Wednesday May 25-Sept. 28. Enjoy soup made by immigrant chefs and hear empowering stories. Free. owningyourownvoice.org.
FILM: Summer Cinema: "Inside Out," 9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. washingtonpark.org.
HEALTH: Yoga on the Levee, 6 p.m., Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way. Sage Yoga Hot + Pilates leads classes at Aquarium Plaza. Runs Wednesdays April 6-Oct. 26. Free.
LECTURE: The Nature of Van Gogh, 7 p.m., Lloyd Library and Museum, 917 Plum St., West End. Carol Mundy discusses how nature inspired Van Gogh's art. Free, but registration required. eventbrite.com.
MUSEUMS: Jane Austen: Fashion & Sensibility, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, Taft Museum of Art, Pike St., Downtown. This special exhibition displays approximately 50 costumes and accessories from eight acclaimed film adaptations of Jane Austen's classic novels. Runs June 11-Sept. 4. $18, $16 seniors, free members. taftmuseum.org.
MUSIC: Glass Animals, Icon Festival Stage at Smale Park.
MUSIC: Reggae Wednesday: Gizzae, 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 525 Vine St., Downtown. Free. myfountainsquare.com.
MUSIC: Wednesdays in the Woods: Son del Caribe, 7-9 p.m., Burnet Woods Bandstand, Burnet Woods Drive, Clifton. Bands of all genres perform each week at the bandstand. food trucks, kids activities. Free. cliftonculturalarts.org.
MUSIC: Acoustic Lunch Series: Sawyer Roberson, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Piatt Park, 100 Garfield Place, Downtown. Free.
Thursday, Aug. 4
ART OPENING: A Celebration of Charley Harper, 5-7 p.m., Art Academy of Cincinnati, 1212 Jackson St., Over-the-Rhine. In celebration of one of Cincinnati's most beloved artists, the AAC is throwing a party on what would have been Harper's 100th birthday. Son Brett Harper visits and signs his new book, and more than 40 of Harper's prints will be featured in exhibition. Runs Aug. 4-14. artacademy.edu.
COMEDY: The Christi Show, Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. liberty.funnybone.com.
COMEDY: Ian Lara, Go Bananas Comedy Club, 8410 Market Place Lane, Montgomery. Runs Aug. 4-7. gobananascomedy.com.
DANCE: Salsa on the Square, 7 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Free.
FAMILY: Smale Family Fun Days, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 124 E. Mehring Way, Downtown. Free UDF ice cream, face painting, balloon artists, animal encounters and puppet show with Madcap Puppets. Free. cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks.
FAMILY: The Science of Pixar, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday-Sunday, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. $19.50, $15.50 ages 3-12. cincymuseum.org.
MUSIC: Andrew Bird and Iron & Wine, PNC Pavilion at Riverbend.
MUSIC: Happy Hour at U-Square: B.B. Hutch, 4:30-6:30 p.m., U-Square, 263 Calhoun St., Clifton. cliftonculturalarts.org.
MUSIC: Roots Revival: Lagniappe, 7-9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free. washingtonpark.org.
MUSIC: Music on the River: Cody Ikerd & the Sidewinders, Lawrenceburg Civic Park, Lawrenceburg. Free. downtownlawrenceburg.com.
MUSIC: The Takeover: Michelle Robinson Band, 6-9 p.m., The Square at Union Centre, 9285 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester Township. Free.
MUSIC: Kentucky Symphony Orchestra: Tribute to Stephen Sondheim, 7:30 p.m., Cottell Park, 5847 Irwin Simpson Road, Deerfield Township. The KYSO plays tunes from 11 Sondheim musicals. kyso.org.
RECREATION: Adult Swim, 7-10 p.m., Ziegler Pool, 1322 Sycamore St., Over-the-Rhine. Ages 21-up. $10. zieglerpark.org.
THEATER: Shakespeare in the Park, 7 p.m., Boone Woods Park, 6000 Veterans Way, Burlington. Free.
Friday, Aug. 5
ART: First Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Westheimer Gallery, Sharonville Cultural Arts Center, 11165 Reading Road. Meet and greet with artist, complimentary wine and refreshments. Free. sharonvilleculturalarts.org.
ART OPENING: Sarah Nguyen: Broken Nature and Ron Fondaw: Drawing In-Between, 6-7 p.m., Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton. Opening reception. Meet artists and enjoy light snacks. Drinks for purchase. Runs Aug. 5-Nov. 12. pyramidhill.org.
ART OPENING: As We See It, 5-7 p.m., Reading Community Arts Center, 415 W. Benson St., Reading. Features works by Linda Crank, Ann Geise and Susan Gutzwiller. Runs Aug. 5-27.
CHARITY: Jeff-Craig Firefighter Challenge, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Vevay Vintage Prop & Shop, 321 Ferry St., Vevay. Door prizes, giveaways, kiddie fire hat giveaways and more. Shop will match cash donations and 25% of pretax sales. vevayvintage.com.
CHARITY: The Point/Arc 50th Anniversary Block Party, 4-9 p.m., 104 W. Pike St., Covington. Enjoy games, raffles, food and beverages, live entertainment and tours of facility. thepointarc.org.
COMEDY: Big Jay Oakerson, Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. Runs Aug. 5-6. liberty.funnybone.com.
EXPO: Stamp Club Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Wyoming Civic Center, 1 Worthington Ave. Featuring 20 stamp dealers. Free stamps for kids. 859-384-7821.
EXPO: Outdoors for All, 4-9:30 p.m., Schmidt Recreation Complex, 2944 Humbert Ave., East End. Features exhibits and demos from local parks, outdoor outfitters, adventure experts and environmentally-minded organizations. Live music, local beer, food trucks and a kids' zone. Free.
FAMILY: Red Brick Reunion Porsche Car Show, 6-10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, High St. between Beech St. and Campus Ave., Oxford. Enjoy viewing cars lined up along the red brick streets, live music, shopping and more around Oxford's Dora district. On Friday there will be a dog day parade, sidewalk sales from local vendors, music by Oxford Folk Jazz, and a movie in the park at the Oxford Community Arts Center at 9 p.m. On Saturday, car show, live music by the SunBurners and hourly door prizes. Free admission. enjoyoxford.org.
FESTIVAL: Lebanon Blues Festival, 5-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Bicentennial Park, Lebanon. Friday night entertainment features a youth showcase of talent from the Pinetop Perkins Masterclass. They'll be joined onstage by Muddy Waters' guitarist Bob Margolin, who also headlines Saturday. Other Saturday performers include Keith "T-Bone" Colbert, Liz Pennock and Dr. Blues, Blackjack Davey and the Rhythm Kings, Leroy Ellington Band, the Drifter Kings, Linden Davis, and Authorized Personnel. Wine and beer garden, arts and crafts, food, car show by Run of the Mill Car Club on Saturday. Free admission.
FESTIVAL: Hanover Wine Festival, 5-10 p.m., Hanover Winery, Hamilton. Choose from more than 25 wines by the glass or bottle, all produced at the winery. Food trucks, live music. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Ages 21-up. $5, free parking. hanoverwinery.com.
FESTIVAL: St. Bernard German Luau, 5 p.m.-midnight Friday, noon-midnight Saturday, Vine St., St. Bernard. Live music, pig roast, food trucks, games for all ages, celebrity dunking booth, beer, dog costume contest and more.
FESTIVAL: RiverDays, 6 p.m.-midnight Friday, noon-midnight Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, New Richmond. Carnival rides and games for kids, food, entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, games of chance and more. Live music Friday: Chad Applegate; Saturday: Mad Constanza and Bad Boy Troy. Cardboard Boat Regatta race at 1 p.m. Saturday. riverdaysfest.org.
FESTIVAL: Days in the Park Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, Deer Park. Rides, games, food and more. Live music Friday: The Remains. Saturday: Cassette Junkies. deerpark-oh.gov.
FESTIVAL: Holy Cross Immaculata, 5 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 30 Guido St., Mount Adams. Casino tables both nights, food, beer, raffles, kids alley, silent auction and more. Live music Friday: Dukes Band. Saturday: Union Son. 513-721-6544. hciparish.org.
FESTIVAL: St. John the Baptist, 6 p.m.-midnight Friday, 5 p.m.-midnight Saturday, noon-8 p.m. Sunday, 5361 Dry Ridge Road, Colerain Township. Raffles, chicken dinner on Sunday. Live music Friday: Gen X; Saturday: Naked Karate Girls. 513-385-8010. stjohnsdr.org.
FESTIVAL: St. John the Baptist, 6:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Friday, 5-11:30 p.m. Saturday, 509 Harrison Ave, Harrison. Food, beer, kids zone, instants and more. Live music Friday: Brent James & Vintage Youth, Danny Frazier. Saturday: HiFi Honey, Matt Waters & the Recipe. 513-367-9086 ext. 214; stjb.net.
FESTIVAL: St, John the Evangelist Festival, 6-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 4-8 p.m. Sunday, 9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, West Chester. 513-777-6433; stjohndp.org.
FILM: Cat Video Fest, 7 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Garfield Theater, 719 Race St., Downtown. $8, $5 kids. cincyworldcinema.org.
FILM: Float In Movies: "Hairspray," 9:30 p.m., Miami Whitewater Forest Harbor, 9001 Mount Hope Road, Crosby Township. Rent boat and watch film while floating in harbor. Ages 18-up. Advance registration required. $40. greatparks.org.
FOOD: Maker's Bourbon Dinner, 7 p.m., The Syndicate, 18 E. Fifth St., Newport. 3-course dinner with bourbon tasting. $50. 859-491-8000.
MUSIC: Holy F***, Madison Live. With the Serfs.
MUSIC: Tab Benoit, Taft Theatre.
MUSIC: The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Ludlow Garage.
MUSIC: Slaughter in the Southgate House Revival, Southgate House Revival Sanctuary.
MUSIC: Fifth & Vine Live, 7-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Fountain Square, 525 Vine St., Downtown. Friday: The Abrams, Kevin McCoy Band. Saturday: Stephen Day. Free. myfountainsquare.com.
MUSIC: Friday Night Concerts: Second Wind, 8-11 p.m., Towne Square, Blue Ash. Free.
MUSIC: Friday Flow: Glenn Jones, 6-10 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free. washingtonpark.org.
MUSIC: Live at Lunch on Short Vine, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Short Vine, 2717 Short Vine St., Corryville. Free. cliftonculturalarts.org.
MUSIC: Live at the Levee: Turned Up Band, 7-9 p.m., Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport. Free. newportonthelevee.com.
RECREATION: Frisch's Roller Rink, 4-8 p.m. Friday, noon-8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Court Street Plaza, Downtown.
THEATER OPENING: Sunrise Coven, Know Theatre, 1120 Jackson St., Over-the-Rhine. Sharp-tonged comedy about healers, healing, pharmaceuticals and witchcraft in a little town that's barely hanging on. Runs Aug. 5-21. knowtheatre.com.
THEATER OPENING: Bourbon at the Border, Falcon Theater, 636 Monmouth St., Newport. Special limited engagement from playwright Pearl Cleage. When May and Charlie joined hundreds of other Americans who went to Mississippi in the summer of 1964 for a massive voter registration drive, they had no idea their lives were about to change forever. Runs Aug. 5-14. $25, $15 students. falcontheater.net.
THEATER OPENING: Francine's Will, The Drama Workshop, 3716 Glenmore Ave., Cheviot. Runs Aug. 5-21. thedramaworkshop.org.
THEATER OPENING: Charlotte's Web, the Musical, Anderson Center Theatre, 7850 Five Mile Road, Anderson Township. Runs Aug. 5-13. beechmontplayers.org.
THEATER: Shakespeare in the Park, 7 p.m., Victory Park, Montgomery Road, Norwood. Free.
Saturday, Aug. 6
FESTIVAL: Paddlefest, 7 a.m., Schmidt Recreation Complex, 2944 Humbert Ave., East End. Choose from full 9-mile course or 4.5-mile mini paddle on Ohio River. Mini ends at Cincinnati Public Landing (435 E. Mehring Way, Downtown) and full course ends at Gilday Riverside Park (3540 Southside Ave., Riverside. Enjoy Finish Line Festival from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Gilday with music, local beer, food trucks and more. Free shuttles back to your vehicle at Schmidt Rec. run until 1 p.m. ohioriverpaddlefest.org.
CHARITY: Progressive Porch Party, 5-8 p.m., Ludlow Historic District, Kenner St. and Closson Court, Ludlow. Includes appetizers, salads, gourmet sandwiches, desserts and drinks served on 5 porches of historic homes. Wine for purchase. Live music by Elijah Creek Band. Benefits Ludlow Historic Society. $30. 859-291-2976.
COMEDY: Helltown Comedy Showcase, 7:30 p.m., The Comet, 4579 Hamilton Ave., Northside. With Joe Kelley, Mark Bookwalter, Emily Davis and Gretchen Schultz. Hosted by Wayne Memmott and Bridget Denman. bombsawaycomedy.com.
COMEDY: Ron White, Hard Rock Casino.
FAMILY: Owls Nest Family Fun Days, 7 p.m., 1984 Madison Road, East Walnut Hills. Food trucks, live music, bounce houses, face painters, balloon artists, family-friendly activities and more. With the CSO. Free. cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks.
FAMILY: Circus in the Parks, 3:30 p.m., Sawyer Point, Schott Amphitheater, Downtown. My Nose Turns Red Youth Circus performs. Free.FESTIVAL: Festival on the Lake, 4-11 p.m., AJ Jolly Park, 1501 Race Track Road, Alexandria. Live music from John Morgan, Swan, the Motown Sounds of Touch, Branden Martin, the Billy Rock Band and Nicole Bezold. Kids fun zone, food, beer and wine for purchase, craft vendors, kayak rentals and more. $5, free for ages 12-under. Free parking. campbellcountyky.gov.
FESTIVAL: Pigfest, St. Mary Church, 3398 Ohio 125, Bethel. 4-8 p.m. Saturday. 513-734-4041.
FESTIVAL: Ridge Day & Night, 4-11 p.m., Montgomery Road, Pleasant Ridge. Family-friendly festival includes food, beer, live music and more than 40 vendors. Free admission.
FESTIVAL: Jungle Jim's Fizz Fest, noon-5 p.m., Oscar Station, 8871 Gilmore Road, Fairfield. Unlimited, free samples of soda, water and energy drinks. Games, food trucks and live entertainment. All ages. Free. junglejims.com.
HEALTH: Pound This, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., MadTree Brewing, 3301 Madison Road, Oakley. Day of wellness and fun celebrating 5 years of the Pound This podcast. Ticket includes leggings from MEAS Active, lunch, snacks, two drink tokens, swag bag, goodies, three live podcasts, chair workouts, surprise guest speakers and more. $125. eventbrite.com.
HEALTH: Rooftop Yoga, 9 a.m., The Summit Hotel, 5345 Medpace Way, Oakley. Bring mat. All ages and skill levels welcome. Free.
MUSIC: Dashboard Confessional and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Andrew J. Brady Music Center. With Armor for Sleep.
MUSIC: Jazz Brunch: Sound the Alarm, 10 a.m.-noon, Inwood Park, 2308 Vine St., Mount Auburn. Free. cliftonculturalarts.org.
MUSIC: Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Summer Series: Tribute to Stephen Sondheim, 7:30 p.m., Devou Park Band Shell, Park Drive, Covington. Free. kyso.org.
MUSIC: Woodburn Concert Series: TasteFull, Woodburn Brewery, 2800 Woodburn Ave., East Walnut Hills.
SHOPPING: Westside Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 3017 Harrison Ave., Westwood. Open-air pop-up market features around 80 local businesses, mobile boutiques, artists, vintage sellers and food trucks. Free fitness classes at 10 a.m.
SPORTS: FC Cincinnati vs Philadelphia Union, TQL Stadium, 1501 Central Pkwy, West End. A Salute to Service Night. fccincinnati.com.
THEATER: Camp Jersey presents Annie Jr., 3:30-7 p.m., Jarson-Kaplan Theater at Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. cincinnatiarts.org.
Sunday, Aug. 7
ART: Cincinnati's Table Dinner, 6-8 p.m., The Annex Gallery, Pendleton Art Center, 1310 Pendleton St. Enjoy dinner made by local chefs with participatory art by Christopher Leitch. Free, reservations recommended. wavepoolgallery.org.
ART ENDING: Marking Time in the Age of Mass Incarceration, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Downtown. Explores the impact of the United States prison system through contemporary visual art. Ends Aug. 7.
CHARITY: Boards & Brews, noon-5 p.m., Samuel Adams Taproom, 1727 Logan St., Over-the-Rhine. Enjoy cornhole tournament, homebrew competition, raffles and more. Benefits People Working Cooperatively. Free; $40 per team to participate in cornhole tournament. pwchomerepairs.org.
FAMILY: Sunday Showtime: Madcap Puppets, 7-8:30 p.m., Hirsch Recreation Center, 3630 Reading Road, Avondale. Family-friendly theater and dance performances by local arts organizations. Free. cliftonculturalarts.org.
FAMILY: CPS Back to School Event, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Washington Park, Over-the-Rhine.
FESTIVAL: St. Aloysius Summer Festival, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., 3350 Chapel Road, Shandon. Country chicken dinner for dine-in or carryout, kids games, split the pot, raffles and country arts booths. 513-738-1014; stalshandon.org.
MUSIC: Daryl Hall and the Daryl's House Band, Timberwolf Amphitheater, Kings Island. With Todd Rundgren.
MUSIC: Southbank Quartet Concert Series, 2 p.m., Weston Art Gallery, 650 Walnut St., Downtown.
MUSIC: Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Summer Series: Tribute to Stephen Sondheim, 7:30 p.m., Tower Park, 900 S. Fort Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas. Free. kyso.org.
RECREATION: Mystery n' Mayhem 5K, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Carol Ann's Carousel, 8 E. Mehring Way, Downtown. Mystery-solving, team-based scavenger hunt takes place within a 3.1-mile radius with 10 stops along the route. At each stop, participants use a smartphone or tablet to solve a riddle, do a dare, and get clues to solve the overall mystery. $40. mnm5k.com.
RECREATION: Cincinnati Triathlon & Multisport Festival, 5:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Caesar Creek State Park, 8570 E. State Route 73, Waynesville. Open to all ages and abilities. Includes shirt, in-race photos, finisher medals and post race meal. cincinnatitriathlon.com.
SHOPPING: Tri-State Antique Market, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, 351 E. Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg. Features more than 200 vendors. Early bird shopping at 6 a.m. $4 admission. lawrenceburgantiqueshow.com.
SHOPPING: Flea in the Fort, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Mess Hall, 801 Cochran St., Fort Thomas. Artisan craft show with more than 70 artists selling crafts, plus live music, food trucks, craft beer and more.
SHOPPING: Art on Vine, noon-6 p.m., Court Street Plaza, Court St., Downtown. artonvinecincy.com.
THEATER: Shakespeare in the Park, 7 p.m., Promont House Lawn, 906 Main St., Milford. Free.
Looking ahead
CHARITY: Beats for Babes, Sept. 9, Tokyo Kitty, 575 Race St., Downtown. All-women DJ lineup of house and techno artists. Raffle items from women-owned and operated businesses, signature cocktail, swag bags and more. Benefits Abortion Fund of Ohio. $25, $20 advance. abortionfundofohio.org.
CHARITY: YWCA Racial Justice Breakfast, Oct. 5, Music Hall, Over-the-Rhine. Keynote speaker: Dorothy Roberts. $75, $25 students. ywcacincinnati.org.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Things to do in Cincinnati this week: Events and concerts Aug. 1-7
