Things to do in Cincinnati this week: July 18-24
Monday, July 18
FAIR: Warren County Fair, July 18-23, Warren County Fairgrounds, Lebanon. Featuring agriculture displays and competitions, food, rides, harness racing, pageants, drag racing, kiddie tractor pull, car cruise in, live entertainment and more. $10, free ages 8-under. warrencountyfairohio.org.
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FAMILY: Christmas in July, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, EnterTrainment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester. Take a break from the summer heat and enjoy the cool trappings of the winter holidays in this snowy winter wonderland. The North Pole-themed walk-through experience features reindeer stables, elves workshop, Mrs. Claus' old-fashioned kitchen and Santa himself. Runs through July 31. Admission starts at $9.95. 513-898-4656; entertrainmentjunction.com.
FILM: "Man Obsessed" and "Control," 7:30 p.m., Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. Short film about eccentric musician Daniel Johnston by local writer/director Tony Suriano, followed by award-winning Joy Division biopic. $12, $10 advance. cindependentfilmfest.org.
MUSIC: Jazz at the Park: Spherical Agenda, 6-9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Live music Mondays May 2-Sept. 26. Free. washingtonpark.org.
Tuesday, July 19
COMEDY: Hi-Fi Comedy Showcase, 8-10 p.m., 941 Pavilion St., Mount Adams. Other dates: Aug. 16, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Dec. 20. Free.
MUSIC: Bonnie Raitt, Andrew J. Brady Music Center. With Mavis Staples.
MUSIC: Mary Chapin Carpenter, Memorial Hall.
HEALTH: Black Tech Week Wellness & Yoga, 7-8 a.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs July 19-22. Free.
MUSIC: Tuesday Night Concerts: UC Alumni Community Band, 7-9 p.m., Blue Ash Nature Park, 4337 Cooper Road, Blue Ash. Free.
MUSIC: Rhythm on the Plaza: Matt Waters, 7-9 p.m., Clifton Plaza, 333 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. Runs June 2-Aug. 16. Free. cliftonculturalarts.org.
THEATER: The Band's Visit, Aronoff Center for the Arts. This critically-acclaimed Broadway musical won 10 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Theater Album. Runs July 19-24. cincinnatiarts.org.
THEATER: Shakespeare in the Park, 7 p.m., Bramble Park, 6300 Bramble Ave., Madisonville. Free.
Wednesday, July 20
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: "Lion King," 9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free movies on the lawn. 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 Secret Lives of Fungi, 7 p.m., Lloyd Library and Museum, 917 Plum St., West End. Britt Bunyard presents fascinating stories and beautiful photos of amazing fungi. Program offered in-person and virtually. 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. These costumes were worn by Hollywood celebrities including Kate Winslet, Emma Thompson, Gwyneth Paltrow, Dame Judi Dench, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant. Collection travels from London for its North American debut at the Taft. Runs June 11-Sept. 4. $18, $16 seniors, free members. taftmuseum.org.
MUSIC: Psychedelic Furs, Andrew J. Brady Music Center. With X.
MUSIC: Crown Jewels of Jazz: Straight Ahead, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Seasongood Pavilion at Eden Park, 1600 Art Museum Drive, Mount Adams. Free.
MUSIC: Reggae Wednesday: The Ark Band, 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 525 Vine St., Downtown. Runs June 1-Sept. 7. Free. myfountainsquare.com.
MUSIC: Wednesdays in the Woods: Remember, 7-9 p.m., Burnet Woods Bandstand, Burnet Woods Drive, Clifton. Free. cliftonculturalarts.org.
MUSIC: Acoustic Lunch Series: Jamie Combs, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Piatt Park, 100 Garfield Place, Downtown. Free.
MUSIC: Red Light Jazz Room, 7:30-10:30 p.m., The Somerset, 139 E. McMicken Ave., Over-the-Rhine. Free. eventbrite.com.
THEATER: Shakespeare in the Park, 7 p.m., McDonald Commons Park, 7110 Dawson Road, Madeira. Free.
Thursday, July 21
ART: Wet Paint, 5:30-7:30 p.m., 21c Museum Hotel, 609 Walnut St., Downtown. Featuring artist Tom Post. Free.
COMEDY: Spark Tabor, Go Bananas Comedy Club, 8410 Market Place Lane, Montgomery. Runs July 21-24. gobananascomedy.com.
COMEDY: Nick Colletti, Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. One night only. liberty.funnybone.com.
DANCE: Salsa on the Square, 7 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Free.
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.
FESTIVALS: July Summer Music Festival, 6-10 p.m. Ault Park Pavilion, 5090 Observatory Circle, Mount Lookout. Live music by Marsha Brady Band, craft beer, wine, hard seltzer, and local favorite food trucks Kids’ entertainment provided by Cincinnati Circus and Beech Acres from 6-8pm. Free admission. aultparkac.org/events.
FILM: "Ghost in the Shell," 7 p.m., Garfield Theatre, Downtown. Classic sci-fi anime from 1995. Rated R. $10.
MUSIC: Adrian Belew, Ludlow Garage.
MUSIC: Cincinnati Music Festival, Andrew J. Brady Music Center. Featuring Ari Lennox, BJ the Chicago Kid.
MUSIC: Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band, Riverbend Music Center.
MUSIC: Happy Hour at U-Square: NicNacc, 4:30-6:30 p.m., U-Square, 263 Calhoun St., Clifton. DJs perform in partnership with nearby bars and restaurants. cliftonculturalarts.org.
MUSIC: Roots Revival: Darrin Hacquard, 7-9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs Thursdays June 2-Sept. 1. Free. washingtonpark.org.
MUSIC: Third Thursdays on the Trail: Pandora Effect, 6-9 p.m., Hometown Cafe Patio, 111 Railroad Ave., Loveland. Free.
MUSIC: Music on the River: Michelle Robinson Band, Lawrenceburg Civic Park, Lawrenceburg. Free. downtownlawrenceburg.com.
MUSIC: Concert in the Park: The Tillers, 7-10 p.m., Delhi Park, 5125 Foley Road, Delhi Township. Free.
MUSIC: The Takeover: Earth to Mars: The Bruno Mars Experience, 6-9 p.m., The Square at Union Centre, 9285 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester Township. Free.
OPERA: Cincinnati Opera Summer Festival: Castor and Patience, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, School for Creative and Performing Arts, 108 W. Central Pkwy, Over-the-Rhine. Originally commissioned for Cincinnati Opera’s 100th anniversary in 2020 and postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Castor and Patience receives its much-anticipated world premiere. Continues July 28 and July 30. cincinnatiopera.org.
THEATER OPENING: Grease, Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., West Price Hill. Covedale Young People's Theatre presents musical. $22, $20 seniors, students and children. Runs July 21-31. 513-241-6550. cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.
THEATER OPENING: Freaky Friday, 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown. This new musical is based on the beloved 1972 novel by Mary Rodgers and the hit Disney films. When an overworked mom and her teenage daughter magically swap bodies, they have just one day to put things right again. Runs July 21-24. cincyticket.com.
Friday, July 22
MUSIC: The Cincinnati Music Festival, Paul Brown Stadium. With Jonathan Butler, Tony Toni Tone, Anthony Hamilton, Charlie Wilson, Janet Jackson, the O'Jays, Tank, After 7 and Kirk Whalum. Runs July 22-23.
CAREER FAIR: Black Tech Week Career Fair, noon-4 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free.
COMEDY: Pablo Francisco, Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. Runs July 22-23. liberty.funnybone.com.
FAMILY: Circus in the Parks, 6 p.m., Erlanger Public Library, 401 Kenton Lands Road. My Nose Turns Red Youth Circus performs. Free.
FESTIVAL: Price Hill Creative Community Festival, 5-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Arco, 3301 Price Ave., East Price Hill. Live music, food trucks, vendors, fun activities for all ages. Free. pricehillwill.org.
FESTIVAL: Festival 513, Friday-Saturday, Freedom Way at Elm St., Downtown. Located directly in front of Paul Brown Stadium and coinciding with the Cincinnati Music Festival, this is Cincinnati's premiere merchant festival featuring nearly 100 food and merchandise booths. Free admission. festival513.com.
FESTIVAL: Cincy Soul Fest, Friday-Sunday, Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. In conjunction with the Cincinnati Music Festival, this celebration of Black culture, heritage and tradition features Black-owned food trucks, caterers and restaurants. Live music from 7-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday as part of Vibe Cincinnati. Free admission. cincysoulblacktaste.com.
FESTIVAL: Un-Told Speaker Series, 11 a.m. Friday-Saturday, Westin Hotel, 21 E. Fifth St., Downtown. In conjunction with the Cincinnati Music Festival, this series takes place at several locations and focuses on stories of diversity and empowerment from nationally acclaimed speakers. Registration required: visitcincy.com.
MUSIC: Bluegrass Night with Vernon McIntyre's Appalachian Grass, 7-9 p.m., Fibonacci Brewing Co., 1445 Compton Road, Mount Healthy. Free.
MUSIC: Friday Night Concerts: Elementree Livity Project, 8-11 p.m., Towne Square, Blue Ash. Runs June 10-Aug. 12. Free.
MUSIC: Fifth & Vine VIBE, 7-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Fountain Square, 525 Vine St., Downtown. Free. myfountainsquare.com.
MUSIC: Live at Lunch on Short Vine: Jess Lamb, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Short Vine, 2717 Short Vine St., Corryville. Pianists and buskers perform during lunch hour. Runs June1- Aug. 16. Free. cliftonculturalarts.org.
MUSIC: Live at the Levee: Buzz Bin, 7-9 p.m., Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport. Weekly through Oct. 28. Free. newportonthelevee.com.
OPERA: Cincinnati Opera Summer Festival: Aida, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. The 2022 season closes with the grandest of grand operas, Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida. As war rages between enemy nations, a forbidden love burns brightly between Radamès, an Egyptian warrior, and Aida, his captive. But Aida’s keeping a secret of her own – she’s the daughter of the Ethiopian king and deeply devoted to her people. Will she betray Radamès to save her nation or risk everything to follow her heart? Continues July 26, July 29, July 31. cincinnatiopera.org.
SPORTS: Cincinnati Reds vs St. Louis Cardinals, Great American Ball Park. Runs July 22-24.
THEATER: Shakespeare in the Park, 7 p.m., Linden Grove Cemetery, 401 W. Thirteenth and Lee streets, Covington. Free.
THEATER: Into the Woods, 7:30 p.m., The Carnegie, 1028 Scott St., Covington. Runs June 18-June 25, July 22, July 31, Aug. 18 and Aug. 27. 859-957-1940; thecarnegie.com.
Saturday, July 23
COMEDY: Helltown Comedy Showcase, 7:30 p.m., The Comet, 4579 Hamilton Ave., Northside. With Ray Zawodni, Brent Bowser, Adam Gully and Hanna Ljungholm. Hosted by Wayne Memmott and Bridget Denman. bombsawaycomedy.com.
COMEDY: Cincinnati Night Live, 10-11:30 p.m., Improv Cincinnati at Clifton Comedy Theatre, 404 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. Brings all the things you love about SNL, but making it local and in-person. $10.
CRAFT SHOW: Christmas in July Bazaar, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Mason United Methodist Church, 6315 S. Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason. masonumc.org.
CRUISE: Grown and Sophisticated All White Cruise, 2:30-5 p.m., River Queen Riverboat, 101 Riverboat Row, Newport. Dress to impress for this cruise party on the Ohio River during Cincinnati Music Festival weekend. $35-up. 888-946-9655; eventbrite.com.
CRUISE: Rock the Boat All White Boat Ride Party, 1-4:30 p.m., Spirit of Cincinnati, 100 O'Fallon Ave., Dayton. Wear all white and sail along the Ohio River, enjoy music from DJ Snap and DJ Eazy. Cash bar. Ages 21-up. $60. eventbrite.com.
CRUISE: Kinky Boat Ride, 9 p.m., Celebration Riverboats, 848 Elm St., Ludlow. Cruise the Ohio River to the sounds of Dada Shock and DJ Ant Banks. $56. eventbrite.com.
FAMILY: Findlay Market 170th Birthday Bash, 1:30-6:30 p.m., Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine. findlaymarket.org.
FASHION SHOW: Go(o)d Company 8th Year Anniversary, 2-5 p.m., 10050 Woodlawn Road, Woodlawn. Celebrating eight years in business. Panel discussion with Grammy Award-winning artist Erica Campbell. Gospel hip-hop artist Canton Jones performs. Fashion show features all new female line. $50. eventbrite.com.
MUSIC: Robert Glasper, Ludlow Garage.
MUSIC: Chicago and Brian Wilson with Al Jardine and Blondie Chaplin, Riverbend Music Center.
MUSIC: Skillet, Timberwolf Amphitheatre, Kings Island. With Jordan St. Cyr.
MUSIC: Jazz Brunch: Brandon Andre, 10 a.m.-noon, Inwood Park, 2308 Vine St., Mount Auburn. Local jazz musicians perform. Runs June 1-Aug. 16. Free. cliftonculturalarts.org.
MUSIC: Summer Concert Series: Fox Royale, 7-9 p.m., Winton Woods Harbor Amphitheater, 10245 Winton Road, Springfield Township. Free. greatparks.org.
MUSIC: Sycamore Community Band, 7 p.m., Union Township Amphitheater, 4350 Aicholtz Road, Union Township.
MUSIC: Keehner Park Concert Series: Southern Gateway Chorus, 7-9 p.m., Keehner Park, 7211 Barret Road, West Chester Township. Free. westchesteroh.org.
RECREATION: Queen City 5K, 8 a.m., Paul Brown Stadium, Downtown. Chip-timed race along Ohio River. Entertainment, refreshments, awards for top male and female runners and walkers and age groups. $40, $30 ages 16-under. queencity5k.com.
SHOPPING: Black Market, 5-8 p.m., Court Street Plaza, Downtown. Presented by BlaCkOWned. Enjoy shopping Black-owned vendors, music and food. courtstreetcincy.com.
SHOPPING: Record Fair, noon-5 p.m., Rhinegeist, 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Hosted by Colemine/Karma Chief Records.
SPORTS: World Ultimate Club Championship, Mason High School, 6100 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason and Lebanon Sports Complex, 900 McClure Road, Lebanon. One of ultimate frisbee's most prestigious international events brings 128 teams from 30 different nations to the area. Tournament consists of more than a thousand 7-on-7 ultimate frisbee games. Spectator tickets are $5-$20 per day, or $50 for 8-day pass. Runs July 23-30. wucc.sport.
SPORTS: FC Cincinnati vs Nashville SC, TQL Stadium, 1501 Central Pkwy, West End. Christmas In July Night. fccincinnati.com.
THEATER: Shakespeare in the Park, 7 p.m., Devou Park, 1 Bandshell Blvd., Covington. Free.
Sunday, July 24
BARS: Tropical Tiki Karaoke, 4-8 p.m., Knox Joseph Distillery at OTR Stillhouse, 2017 Branch St., Over-the-Rhine. Free.
FAIR: Butler County Fair, July 24-30, Butler County Fairgrounds, 1715 Fairgrove Ave., Hamilton. Events include demolition derby, tractor pull, rodeo, rides, competitions and pageants. $9, $4 ages 6-12. butlercountyohfair.org.
FAMILY: Sunday Showtime: Push Play, 7-8:30 p.m., Hirsch Recreation Center, 3630 Reading Road, Avondale. Family-friendly theater and dance performances by local arts organizations. Runs through Aug. 16. Free. cliftonculturalarts.org.
HEALTH: Yoga, noon, Harriet Beecher Stowe House Park, 2950 Gilbert Ave., Walnut Hills. Bring own mat, towel or blanket, water bottle and props. Weather permitting. $10.
MUSIC: Big Gigantic, Bogart's. With Kasbo, Young Franco, Covex.
MUSIC: Trouble No More, PNC Pavilion. With Rebirth Brass Band and Aaron Lee Tasjan. Memphis tribute to Allman Brothers Band performing "Eat a Peach" in its entirety.
THEATER: Shakespeare in the Park, 7 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free.
THEATER ENDING: Harvey, Walton Creek Theater, 4101 Walton Creek Road, Mariemont. Runs July 8-24. mariemontplayers.com.
Looking ahead
CHARITY: Paint the Town Gala, Aug. 13, Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville. Dinner, drinks, auction, raffles, games, live music and dancing. Benefits Sharonville Cultural Arts Center. $175 per couple, $100 single. sharonvilleculturalarts.org
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Things to do in Cincinnati this week: July 18-24
