Things to do in Cincinnati this week: Aug. 29-Sept. 4
Monday, Aug. 29
HEALTH: Yoga, 6 p.m., Inwood Park, 104 Wellington Place, Mount Auburn. Mondays through Sept. 26. Free. eventbrite.com.
MUSIC: Barenaked Ladies with Gin Blossoms and Toad the Wet Sprocket, PNC Pavilion.
MUSIC: Jazz at the Park: Faux Frenchmen, 6-9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free. washingtonpark.org.
MUSIC: Cincinnati Delta Kings Open House, 7-9 p.m., St. Bernard City Building, lower level, 110 Washington St., St. Bernard. Hear, learn about and experience modern a cappella, barbershop-style, four-part harmony. Recruiting men of all ages and skill levels. Free.
SPORTS: Cincinnati Reds vs St. Louis Cardinals, Great American Ball Park. Runs Aug. 29-31. reds.com.
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Tuesday, Aug. 30
FILM: The Murder of Fred Hampton, 7 p.m., Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. $15, $12 advance. cincyticket.com.
HEALTH: Workout on the Green, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free. washingtonpark.org.
HEALTH: Summit Free Fitness, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash. Free. summitparkblueash.com.
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.
SPORTS: Florence Y’alls vs Joliet Slammers, Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence. Runs Aug. 30-Sept. 1. florenceyalls.com.
THEATER: Shakespeare in the Park, 7 p.m., Seasongood Pavilion at Eden Park, 1600 Art Museum Drive, Mount Adams. Free.
Wednesday, Aug. 31
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.
EXPO: Sister Accord Day Celebration, 5:30-9 p.m., Hilton Netherland Plaza, 35 W. Fifth St., Downtown. Light hors d’oeuvres from 5:30-6 p.m., performances by Kenny Lattimore, Le’Andria Johnson and Victory Brinker. $50-$75. eventbrite.com.
FILM: Summer Cinema: “Harry Potter,” 9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free. 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.
MUSEUMS: Beyond Guilt, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 E. Freedom Way, Downtown. Six short films by students at Northern Kentucky University and candid photographs taken by local artist/activist Harriet Kaufman tell the powerful and redemptive stories of those impacted by over-sentencing and over-punishment. Runs Aug. 18-Nov. 27. $15, $10.50 ages 3-12. freedomcenter.org.
ENDING: 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: Il Divo, PNC Pavilion. With Steven LaBrie and a special tribute to Carlos Marin.
MUSIC: Reggae Wednesday: Ras Bonghi All Stars, 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 525 Vine St., Downtown. Free. myfountainsquare.com.Â
MUSIC: Acoustic Lunch Series: Michael Andrew, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Piatt Park, 100 Garfield Place, Downtown. Free.
THEATER: Shakespeare in the Park, 7 p.m., Cultural Arts Center Founder’s Pavilion, Kingsport Drive, Evendale. Free.
Thursday, Sept. 1
ART: Mark Ulriksen, 6-9 p.m., Studio Kroner, 130 W. Court St., Downtown. Opening reception for San Francisco-based illustrator whose work has appeared in newspapers and magazines, including the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Time, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, Atlantic Monthly, GQ, Esquire and more. Free. sudiokroner.com.
ART: Barbara Stewart: Nature’s Influence, 5-9 p.m., Gallery 708, 2643 Erie Ave., Hyde Park. Collection of fiber art. Runs Sept. 1-21. gallery-708.com.
COMEDY: Daniel Simonsen, Go Bananas Comedy Club, 8410 Market Place Lane, Montgomery. Runs Sept. 1-4. gobananascomedy.com.
DANCE: Salsa on the Square, 7 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Free.
ENDING: 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. Ends Sept. 5. cincymuseum.org.
MUSIC: Interpol and Spoon, Andrew J. Brady Music Center. With the Goon Sax.
MUSIC: Girl Named Tom, Memorial Hall.
MUSIC: Samara Joy, Caffe Vivace.
MUSIC: White Sepulchre Records Fest, Hexagon House and Urban Artifact. Featuring Midwife, Allison Lorenzen, Lake Mary, Desert Liminal, Airport People, Bailey Miller, Brianna Kelly and more. Runs Sept. 1, and Sept. 3-4.
MUSIC: Roots Revival, 7-9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free. washingtonpark.org.
THEATER: Shakespeare in the Park, 7 p.m., Rose Garden, Spring Grove Cemetery, 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Spring Grove Village. Free.
Friday, Sept. 2
ART: Queen City Art Club: A Fresh Look, The Barn, 6980 Campbridge Ave., Mariemont. Opening reception. Features photography, oil, watercolor, acrylic and scratchboard. Runs through Sept. 13. Free.
COMEDY: Brad Williams, Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. Runs Sept. 2-3. liberty.funnybone.com.
EXPOS: Cincinnati Tattoo Arts Convention, 2-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown. $40 3-day pass, $20 per day, free ages under 12. villainarts.com.
FESTIVAL: Nativity of Our Lord, 6-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 5-10 p.m. Sunday, 5935 Pandora Ave., Pleasant Ridge. Bid’n’buy, games of chance and skill, craft and domestic beer, live music from the Nasty Nati Brass Band, the Code, and the Roster Ridge. 513-531-3164; nativity-cincinnati.org.
FESTIVAL: Liberty Home Oktoberfest, 6-11 p.m. Friday, 1-11 p.m. Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sunday, 2361 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton. Hamilton’s oldest German American Club hosts. Enjoy German food, beer, games and fun. Runs Sept. 2-4. facebook.com.
FILM: National Parks Adventure, Omnimax Theater at Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. This fan favorite film returns for a limited run. See America’s diverse landscape showcasing the untamed beauty of our national parks. cincymuseum.org.
HALLOWEEN: Terror Town, 7 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 1449 Greenbush Cobb Road, Williamsburg. Runs Sept. 2-Nov. 5. $40 upgraded horror pass, $30 general. allhallowsevellc.com.
MUSIC: Cincinnati International Jazz Festival, Smale Riverfront Park, Downtown. Features food, art, creative retail options and live music. On Friday: Avery Sunshine, Norman Brown, Alex Bugnon. Saturday’s lineup: Brian Culbertson, Keiko Matsui, Gerald Albright, Damien Escobar, Nestor Torres, Maysa, Brian Simpson, Eric Roberson and Jackiem Joyner. showpass.com.
MUSIC: Nowhere Else Festival, Martinsville. Featuring Hayes Carll, Courtney Marie Andrews, John Fullbright, Iris DeMent, Vance Gilbert, Carrie Newcomer, Ben Sollee, Nikki Lerner, Carolina Story, Willy Tea Taylor, the Winetree and Over the Rhine. Runs Sept. 2-4. nowhereelsefestival.com.
MUSIC: Nelsonville Music Festival, Snow Fork Event Center. Featuring Japanese Breakfast, Angel Olsen, Yo La Tengo, Lucinda Williams, Neko Case, Shannon & the Clams, Town Mountain, Mdou Moctar, La Luz, Madi Diaz and more. Runs Sept. 2-4.
MUSIC: Fifth & Vine Live, 7-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Fountain Square, 525 Vine St., Downtown. Friday: Motherfolk, the Wonderlands, Coastal Club. Saturday: Rick George Band, Working Class Villain. Free. myfountainsquare.com.
MUSIC: Friday Flow: Urban Mystic, 6-10Â p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free. washingtonpark.org.
MUSIC: A Little A Cappella Music, Fifth Third Bank Theater at Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. Featuring the Southern Gateway Chorus, this cabaret style show features Broadway songs and other favorite tunes, done a cappella barbershop style. Runs Sept. 2-10. cincinnatiarts.org.
MUSIC: Live at the Levee: DV8, 7-9 p.m., Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport. Free. newportonthelevee.com.
SPORTS: Cincinnati Reds vs Colorado Rockies, Great American Ball Park. Runs Sept. 2-4.
SPORTS: Florence Y’alls vs Evansville Otters, Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence. Runs Sept. 2-4. florenceyalls.com.
THEATER: Shakespeare in the Park, 7 p.m., Colerain Park Amphitheater, 4725 Springdale Road, Colerain Township. Free.
THEATER: Harvey, Mechanic Street Theater, 10 S. Mechanic St., Lebanon. Runs Sept. 2-11. ltcplays.com.
Saturday, Sept. 3
ART: Women’s Sharing Circle, 6 p.m., Wave Pool Gallery, 2940 Colerain Ave., Camp Washington. Event expands upon exhibition honoring aging and celebrates women in the third phase of their lives. Free. wavepoolgallery.com.
ART: Artist Talk: Mark Ulriksen, 1 p.m., Studio Kroner, 130 W. Court St., Downtown. Illustrator discusses his process for creating and developing New Yorker covers. Free. studiokroner.com.
EDUCATION: Birds & Brews, noon-3 p.m., Sonder Brewing, 8584 Duke Blvd., Mason. Meet Longbottom Bird Ranch ducks, pet them and learn about the world of domestic ducks. Free. longbottombirdranch.com.
FAMILY: Laurel Park Family Fun Days, 5-7:30Â p.m., 500 Ezzard Charles Drive, West End. Food trucks, live music, bounce houses, face painters, balloon artists, family-friendly activities and more. Free. cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks.
FAMILY: EvanstonFest, 2-6 p.m., Evanston Playground, 3558 Evanston Ave., Evanston. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy live music and community fellowship. Free. festivalsofevanston.org.
FAMILY: Chamber Palooza, noon-4 p.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Instrument “petting zoo,” door prizes, music and more. Free.
FESTIVAL: Ohio Renaissance Festival, 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Renaissance Park, 10542 Ohio 73, Harveysburg. Runs Sept. 3-Oct. 30. renfestival.com.
FESTIVAL: Lunken Airport Days, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Lunken Airport, 262 Wilmer Ave., East End. See a variety of aircraft, military vehicles and classic cars on display. Admission and parking are free, rides and tours extra. Ride reservations for B-25: 800-359-6217; [email protected]. C47: thatsallbrother.org/tour.
FESTIVAL: St. Cecilia Labor Day Festival, 5313 Madison Pike, Independence. 6 p.m.-midnight Saturday, 4 p.m.-midnight Sunday, 1-10 p.m. Monday. Live music Saturday: 38 Special; Sunday: REO Survivor; Monday: Naked Karate Girls. Chicken Run/Walk on Saturday. Rides, raffles, chicken dinner on Monday and free Kona Ice from 1-2 p.m. Monday. 859-363-4311; stcfest.com.
FESTIVAL: St. John Neumann, 12191 Mill Road, Springfield Township. 4-11 p.m. Saturday, 5-11 p.m. Sunday. 513-742-0953.
FILM: Secret Base Cinema: “Mad Max” and “Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior,” 4 and 7 p.m., Garfield Theater, 719 Race St., Downtown. Double feature: $24, $16 advance. Single film: $15, $10 advance. cincyworldcinema.com.
MUSIC: Cole Swindell, Great American Ball Park, following the Reds vs. Colorado Rockies game.
MUSIC: The Black Keys, Riverbend Music Center. With Band of Horses and Early James.
MUSIC: Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Summer Series: The Rat Pack is Back, 7:30 p.m., Devou Park Band Shell, Park Drive, Covington. Free. kyso.org.
RECREATION: Frisch’s Roller Rink, 4-8 p.m. Friday, noon-8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Court Street Plaza, Downtown.Â
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.
SHOPPING: Pottery Affaire, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Whistle Stop Clay Works, 119 Harrison Ave., Loveland. Highlights local artists’ handmade pottery, fiber art, paintings, wood items, note cards, photographs and more. Hourly door prizes, pottery studio tours and more. whistlestopclayworks.com.
SHOPPING: NiteMKT, 8-11 p.m., Woodburn Brewery, 2800 Woodburn Ave., Walnut Hills. Browse vendors and artists, enjoy live performances by Juan Cosby & Guests. Free. woodburnbrewing.com.
SPORTS: FC Cincinnati vs Charlotte FC, TQL Stadium, 1501 Central Pkwy, West End. Kick Childhood Cancer. fccincinnati.com.Â
TOURS: Homearama 2022, noon-9 p.m. Friday-Sunday, 4-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, ChimneyRidge Neighborhood, 10377 Butterworth Road, Loveland. See the latest in custom home building. Runs Sept. 3-18. $20, free ages 12-under with adult. Ticket includes on-site parking. Additionally, on the weekends, attendees can park at 220 E. and 227 E. Loveland Ave. and board a 30-passenger, air-conditioned shuttle bus and be dropped off at the gate. Bus will also be in service from 11:45 a.m.-9:15 p.m. on Labor Day. cincyhomearama.com.Â
Sunday, Sept. 4
CHARITY: Boom on the Bridge, 6-11 p.m., Purple People Bridge, Newport. Celebrate the bridge’s 150 birthday with the best vantage point on the Ohio River for the end-of-season fireworks show. Ticket includes one drink voucher, one food voucher, one dessert voucher, live music by the Whammies, private restrooms, parking pass and seating. $150. 859-655-7700; bit.ly/3Pzo7IV.
COMMUNITY: Rededication of Isaac Mayer Wise Memorial Park, 2 p.m., 1595 Goodman Ave., North College Hill. As part of the Jewish Cincinnati Bicentennial, members of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, city of North College Hill and numerous volunteers, preservationists and organizations stepped up to beautify this small but important piece of history. Free. northcollegehill.org.
EDUCATION: Birds & Brews, noon-3 p.m., Streetside Brewing, 4003 Eastern Ave., East End. Meet Longbottom Bird Ranch ducks, pet them and learn about the world of domestic ducks. Free. longbottombirdranch.com.
FESTIVAL: Riverfest, Sawyer Point Park and Yeatman’s Cove, Downtown and Festival Park, Newport.
FESTIVAL: Cincinnati Hispanic Festival at St. Boniface, 1750 Chase Ave., Northside. noon-10 p.m. Sunday. 513-277-0391 or 513-746-7944.
HEALTH: Sunday Workout, 9-11 a.m., Ziegler Park, 1322 Sycamore St., Over-the-Rhine. Free.
MUSIC: Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Summer Series: The Rat Pack is Back, 7:30 p.m., Tower Park, 900 S. Fort Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas. Free. kyso.org.
SHOPPING: Tri-State Antique Market, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, 351 E. Eads Parkway. Features more than 200 vendors. Early bird shopping at 6 a.m. $4 admission. lawrenceburgantiqueshow.com.
