Summer Guide 2017

SUMMER G U ID E

The Girls of Summer

Girl Bands & Music Fests // Traveling Protest Art // Femme-Focused Opera Outdoor Drinking Destinations + 91 Days of Summer Calendar

The Girls of Summer L- R : V e r o n i q u e A l l a e r o f L eggy: Vocalist/G uitarist M usic: Dar k Lush P un k Dates: J un E 10, O ld Y ellow C ab B uilding , Dayton , O hio; J une 16, U rban A rtifact, N orthside ; J uly 3 0, W oodward T heater , OT R + Faceboo k (@ leggy ) or I nstagram (@ leggyband).

Fr e e d o m N i c o l e M o o r e: S inger / S ongwriter /G uitarist M usic: I ndie S oul / Fun k Dates: J uly 4 , T he M oc k bee , B righton + Faceboo k (@ freedomnicolemusic).

K e r st i n b l a d h o f L eggy: Vocalist/ G uitarist (S ee L eggy D eets A bove .)

Rac h e l M c N e a l o f H u m a n P r o g r a m: Keys M usic: N ew Wave G othic Dates: H uman P rogram has put out two E P s and P lans to release more this summer + B andcamp ( humanprogram . bandcamp.com ).

L i l l i a n Cu r r e n s o f S w i m T e a m: Vocalist/ Keys M usic: R iot G rrrl / P un k P op Dates: S wim T eam ’s self -titled L P is out N O W; T he B and k ic k s of a C anadian and S outhern tour J une 16 + Faceboo k (@ meatswim ).

Na n cy Pa r ask e vo p o u l o s o f B l o ss o m Ha l l : Vocalist/ I nstrumentalist M usic: “ B londie meets the W hite S tripes ” Dates: J une 16, U rban A rtifact, N orthside ; J une 2 3, T he L isting Loon , N orthside ; J uly 2 2, M OT R P ub, OT R ; B lossom H all will release a single titled “ I t ’s E asy to Want to D ie” J uly 17 + faceboo k (@ blossomhallband). photo: hailey bollinger

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he question was simple: “If you had no restrictions, no set backs, everything you needed and could do anything you wanted, what would you do?”

That’s what local musician Freedom Nicole Moore was asked one night almost a decade ago by her mentor, Brandi Smith.

Smith had taken Moore on as a mentee after seeing the then-19-year-old play guitar outside Elementz Hip Hop Youth Arts Center in OTR. “She came down to take some footage about the city’s improvement and advancement post-riot,” Moore says, referencing the civil unrest that erupted after Cincinnati Police Officer Stephen Roach shot and killed unarmed teenager Timothy Thomas in 2001.

It was this chance meeting that led to Moore being featured in Smith’s documentary, during a segment about bridging economic demographics. “And that’s exactly what she ended up doing,” Moore says.

Smith taught Moore professional skills, like how to send emails and put together interview outfits. She also hired her as an assistant.

But it always came back to the music.

When Smith asked Moore what she would do if she had no restrictions, the answer was easy: She’d be a musician.

“That was my answer, and I meant it and still do,” Moore says. “I feel like all roads led me here. All things happen for inspiration, to use my voice to paint pictures, encourage and speak on what I experience. And I’m grateful to say that so many women built into me.”

Now, often more than once a month, Freedom Nicole Moore fills rooms across Cincinnati with her bright voice and soulful guitar.

“Things haven’t been easy, but every passing day is extremely beautiful,” she says.

The story of women helping women succeed artistically echoes throughout Cincinnati’s music scene.

“I’m inspired by other femmes who do bomb stuff despite the fact that music scenes are very much still a boys’ club,” says Rachel McNeal, synth player in the Goth/New Wave duo Human Program.

“Being female in the scene has its ups and downs. A lot of guys will either compliment me or condescend me as a way of flirting.”

At first, McNeal was hesitant to play in the duo with her partner, Dylan McCartney. “I don’t friggin’ play keys and have no musical background,” she says. But that didn’t stop her from learning; the band is currently recording new music and plays out sporadically.

Nancy Paraskevopoulos is also working on an upcoming summer release. Her Garage Pop band Blossom Hall will release a single titled “It’s Easy to Want to Die” July

17. Blossom Hall describes itself as a mix of Blondie and the White Stripes.

“We are a three-piece, but when we want we can make a pretty big sound,” Paraskevopoulos says. “Phil Cotter and I have been writing together for several years with the intention of making sounds that draw across genre. It’s kind of Garage-y in parts, it’s kind of Pop-y in parts. We have two lead singers, both me and Phil, which I think sets us apart. We work to make sure our songs are dynamic — that is, always moving, while maintaining more or less traditional structures.”

Unlike McNeal, Paraskevopoulos grew up in music. “My mother is a musician, and her mother was a composer educated at the Royal Academy of Music in London,” she says. “For me, women musicians have always just been musicians.”

After all, would you ever consider Iggy Pop or Mick Jagger “just a singer?” That’s

A roundtable with local female-fronted and femme-forward musical acts celebrating both big and small milestones

BY MADGE MARIL

Some Summer Music Fests

BY MIKE BREEN

No Response Festival (June 16-17)

Featuring big names and pioneers from the Experimental music world, No Response returns to Over-the-Rhine’s Woodward Theater for its second-annual event, which includes headlining sets from Throbbing Gristle/Psychic TV legend Genesis Breyer P-Orridge (with Edley ODowd) and Japanese Noise collective Hijkaidan. noresponsefestival.com.

Cincinnati Music Festival (July 27-29)

Still colloquially known as “Jazz Fest” (a nod to its origins more than a half century ago) yet now featuring classic and contemporary R&B, Soul, Funk and occasionally Hip Hop, the Cincinnati Music Festival is a huge regional draw regardless of who is booked. But organizers still usually bring some heavyweights to Paul Brown Stadium each year; 2017’s headliners are Mary J. Blige and Usher. cincymusicfestival.com.

AYE Music & Art Festival (July 28-30)

Grassroots at its finest, AYE (Adjust Your Eyes) identifies as a “community festival” and more than lives up to that description by showcasing a broad array of Greater Cincinnati artists (visual and musical), utilizing multiple venues in the Northside neighborhood and raising money for a different local charity each year (this year it’s Women Helping Women). adjustyoureyes.com.

Cincy Blues Fest (Aug. 11-12)

This long-running summertime event — one of the longestrunning Blues fests in the country — brings together bigname artists (this year includes Albert Cummings, Ruthie Foster and Ronnie Baker Brooks) and the best local and regional Blues talent in a beautiful setting along the Ohio River at Sawyer Point. cincybluesfest.org.

Whispering Beard Folk Festival (Aug. 24-27)

Whispering Beard is an increasingly popular camping-friendly hootenanny that consistently books acclaimed touring artists, cult heroes and some of the finest Roots performers in the region, turning the small town of Friendship, Ind. (about an hour southwest of Cincy) into Americana-music heaven for two days every summer. whisperingbeard.com.

Ohmstead Music Festival (Aug. 25-27)

Founded 16 years ago by local group Four Ohms, Ohmstead has outlived various incarnations of its founding group (though The Ohms will again reunite for this year’s fest) and has thrived as a well-produced, sleepover showcase (at Hannon’s Camp America near Oxford, Ohio) of diverse local/regional/national acts that jam on elements of everything from Reggae, Rock and Jazz to Electronica, Hip Hop and beyond. This year’s lineup so far includes Elementree Livity Project, The Cliftones, Roots of a Rebellion and Resinated. ohmstead.net.

Ubahn Fest (Sept. 8-9)

Saying EDM/Hip Hop festival Ubahn has grown since its inception six years ago is a massive understatement. Boasting one of the most unique festival locales in the country — the underground transit tunnels beneath the streets near the Bengals’ stadium — the event went to a new level last year with headliners like Nas, Machine Gun Kelly and Atmosphere. But this year, Ubahn has jumped about 10 levels, booking massive artists like Big Sean, Steve Aoki, 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane and more. ubahnfest.com.

Meet Working Girls Designer Shailah Maynard, the mind behind the locally based Working Girls art and design brand, specializes in creating tongue-in-cheek modern products with a feminist lean, from “Femme” muscle tanks and crew socks with film titles like 9 to 5 and Mystic Pizza screenprinted on them to pool floats that look like boobs. You can check out her Hot Bod floats ($66) and pool towels ($60) on the cover of this issue.

CityBeat: Working Girls runs the gamut between apparel, accessories and even publishing. What’s the vision behind the brand?

Shailah Maynard: Our brief description of the brand is that “Working Girls is a concept brand with a feminist and satirical undertone.” We don’t have any specific requirements on what type of products we make, as long as we have fun designing/making them. I’m not that serious of a person and neither is my company. I worked in the fashion industry for nine years and got pretty sick of how serious that industry is. Snoozer. Have some humility, have fun and make me laugh. In the words of RuPaul, Working Girls “Never, ever takes itself too seriously.”

CB: Can you talk a little bit about the importance of producing products focused on women — but with that sense of humor?

SM: When I started Working Girls, I never said, “I am going to start a feminist accessory brand!” It just became that organically because of who I am. I have always considered myself a feminist and I love movies from the ’80s and ’90s, especially sexy thrillers (i.e. Basic Instinct, Fatal Attraction). … In terms of making product that focuses on women, yes we do that, but I also want to be clear that we are not catering toward just women. Our products are and will always be unisex. Wear what you want, OK? CB: What inspired the Hot Bod pool floats?

SM: Have you ever seen the movie Earth Girls Are Easy? There’s a scene when the spaceship lands in the pool, and Geena Davis gets scared and jumps onto a giant pool float shaped like a hand. I have been searching for one for years and no one seemed to make one, so I decided I was going to have to do it. The pool float line grew from there.

More info about Working Girls: workinggirlsco.com.

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the question Lillian Currens asked as she mused over what it means to “female front” her Punk band, Swim Team.

“I often get very self-conscious that people view me as ‘just the singer’ or that my contributions to the band are purely aesthetic, which isn’t true at all,” Currens says.

“I have to remind myself that I’m there at practice writing the songs, too,” she continues. “That I am a serious musician despite not playing an instrument in our band. And anyway, I don’t want to be a man playing music. I want to make music that’s feminine and angry and messy and sad; music that’s unique to my own experiences as an artist and as a woman.”

While Swim Team ripped open the roof at the Northside Tavern during an LP release show on June 2, local lush Punk rockers Leggy roared at the Nelsonville Music Festival in Nelsonville, Ohio on the same date.

“We are recording a full-length album at the end of the month,” Leggy’s Veronique Allaer says. “I’m very excited. It’ll be the first time we’ve recorded in almost two years.”

Leggy has been putting out banger after banger since 2014 and tours more often than not, having just completed a U.K. tour in 2016 with all-female Japanese Pop Punk band Shonen Knife.

While singer Allaer quickly croons about how kissing that special someone is “sweet like eating a peach,” Kerstin Bladh amps up the rhythm section on the bass.

Rounding out the two is Chris Campbell’s manic drumming.

Freedom Nicole Moore remembers what it’s like to be a young woman and watch other female artists play music.

There was a sense of admiration in seeing female musicians blossom.

“A friend, very much like a sister to me, would take me back and forth out of town to play shows when I had no money to contribute or anything,” Moore says. “And I wasn’t the easiest to be around.

“I saw this woman play music by the name of Joy Ike. She was an Indie artist who made a name for herself, wrote songs, did all her own work behind scenes, had her own sound equipment, organized her own shows and traveled city to city as a singer-songwriter.”

Moore says she was inspired by seeing Joy Ike, and knew that she too could make a name for herself.

“All of the women around me led me here and I feel obligated to give that back in the future.” ©

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Buono Gelato

Dojo Gelato expands with a second location — and bigger menu — in Northside

BY MCKENZIE GRAHAM

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More Frozen Treats

BY AMANDA WEISBROD

These area sweet shops offer creative and gourmet frozen finds — including some with booze.

Buzzed Bull Creamery

Alcohol and ice cream — try to think of a more iconic duo; we’ll wait. This recently opened dessert shop features made-to-order, nitrogen-frozen flavors that you can’t get anywhere else. With over 20 mix-ins and 30 flavors to choose from — plus four-flavor flights — you can customize your own alcoholic ice cream (with one to two shots of booze) or pick from a list of their specialty mixes, like a white Russian, whiskey sour or gin and juice. But if you’d rather have just the dessert and no buzz, choose from a selection of non-alcoholic flavors that are just as creamy and smooth, like the kid-friendly cake batter. Noon-11 p.m.

Monday-Thursday; noon-1 a.m. Friday; 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday. 1408 Main St., Over-theRhine, buzzedbullcreamery.com.

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“Gelato’s density allows for a creamier mouth feel, more flavor and lower butterfat content. It’s better for you,” Christner says.

“We also forgo the use of any artificial colorings or flavorings in our gelati. We make it fresh every day in small batches in our Northside retail kitchen.”

Christner’s offerings have already been pleasing sweet-seekers for eight years, but the new location will offer more than gelato.

Given the tight-knit feel of Northside’s wellestablished community, Christner is setting up his Blue Rock space to be more of a hub for local activity than a simple scoop shop.

“Once we get settled, we’ll have ongoing events on our 2,000-square-foot patio: live music, open mics, parties, any reason to gather the community together and enjoy delicious ice creams, coffee and conversation,” he says. “We look forward to bringing people of all social and cultural backgrounds together — being a true ‘third place,’ much like our Findlay Market location.”

Unlike the Findlay location, however, Dojo Northside will be similar to a confectioner,

serving more than just scoops. The shop will always have 10 flavors of gelato on offer, but with bonuses.

“We have expanded our menu and now offer milkshakes, a sundae bar and, exclusive to the new Northside location, we’ll also be offering a funky soft-serve menu along with killer draft rootbeer on tap with growler fills,” Christner says.

Popular Dojo flavors, including freshman 15 (peanut butter-Oreo), Cap’n Crunch and the rowdy Girl Scout (mint, Dutch chocolate, Urban Artifact’s Slider Rule stout), will be rotated out with new options.

There’s no wrong answer when a Dojo employee asks what you’ll be having today, but Christner has a few recommendations for the perfect summer flavor combinations.

“I’m a purest,” he says. “My go-to is typically sweet cream paired with pistachio or Vietnamese coffee gelato, or our vegan lemongrass sorbetto paired with coconut gelato.”

Dojo Gelato’s new gelateria is located at 1735 Blue Rock St., Northside. More info: dojogelato.com.

As an alternative to store-bought, preservative-filled frozen summer treats, streetpops creates all-natural, refreshing ice pops made with fresh fruit and herbs to create gourmet flavors like avocado, mango chili and rhubarb cardamom. Throughout the summer, streetpops’ popsicle cart travels to different locations around the city, like the Wyoming, Blue Ash and Hyde Park farmers markets. But you can always visit their seasonal Oakley storefront instead, or, new this past spring, pick up a fourpack from area Kroger stores. Check the website for streetpops’ mobile dates and locations. Noon-8 p.m. daily. 3096 Madison Road, Oakley, streetpops.com.

Hello Honey

In the heart of downtown, Hello Honey makes all of their small-batch ice cream, waffle cones, marshmallows, caramel sauce and cookies in-house from scratch, so every time you order your favorite sundae flavor, it’s always fresh and delicious. Rotating creative flavor combos include blends like banana honeycomb, espresso nut brittle and Earl Grey blackberry. For only $2 extra, add marshmallow to your scoop and watch them toast it by hand. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Friday; 2-8 p.m. Saturday. 633 Vine St., Downtown, hellohoneyicecream.com.

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ojo Gelato has expanded beyond the Cincinnati palate. Dojo’s list of mentions starts at Bon Appétit magazine, ends at PBS and stays impressive in between, even showing up on blog Serious Eats, listed as a must-try by J. Kenji LópezAlt, managing culinary editor of the site and a James Beard award-nominated chef.

That’s not to say Dojo isn’t basically still a community endeavor. With its flagship shop at Findlay Market, it’s clear that community is important to the company.

Flavors and add-ins are locally sourced when possible, and the dairy is from Ohio.

Everything about this Italian dessert spot screams Midwestern U.S. In choosing a second location (which officially opened on May 19), co-owner and “ringmaster” Michael Christner says that Northside was an easy pick.

“I’ve always been attracted to Northside,” he says. “My wife and I bought our first home on Pullan Avenue, where we lived for a decade. I wrote Dojo’s business plan in the kitchen there. …Dojo’s first public retail event was the Northside Rock n’ Roll Carnival. We are the second-longest participating food vendor at this annual event. Northside has always reminded me of growing up near Austin, Texas.”

Plus, compared to other neighborhoods (like, say, Over-the-Rhine), the initial financial investment required to open in Northside is less and with promising projections for growth. With the purchase of the building at 1735 Blue Rock St., Christner was able to expand Dojo’s kitchen space and quintuple its cold storage space.

The new space in Northside remains true to its roots. Before Dojo it was JF Dairy Corner, a testament to the good frozen juju that must be permanently affixed to the location.

It was owned by Juan Figaro — JF, himself — and his wife Yolanda, who both immigrated to the United States from the Dominican Republic in 1961. The couple opened their creamy whip at that location in the 1980s and closed it a couple of years ago, before Dojo took over and renovated the space.

Christner is all about injecting his own international talent back into the community. Once he had decided to tackle gelato as his life pursuit, he studied with Italian pastry masters in New York City and attended Penn State’s world-renowned Ice Cream Short Course through the Berkey Creamery.

Something luxurious and special like gelato deserves the most detailed attention.

Each labor-intensive and creatively flavored batch of Dojo is made from scratch.

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Classics, Collaborations and Kahlo

The Cincinnati Opera mixes it up with favorite productions and innovative works

BY ANNE ARENSTEIN

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The dynamic mezzo Catalina Cuervo, who dazzled audiences in 2012 as the titular role in María de Buenos Aires, returns as Frida, a role she performed for Michigan Opera. Production photos reveal Cuervo’s startling resemblance to the formidable artist and, by all accounts, she inhabits the part. The same holds true for bass-baritone Ricardo Herrera as Diego Rivera, a role he sang with Cuervo in 2015.

Director (and University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music alum) Jose Maria Condemi plans to use the ensemble cast to bring Kahlo’s paintings to life.

At the end of July, The Magic Flute returns to weave its fantasy of love, high idealism and some of Mozart’s most entrancing music. The company’s

production comes from the Komische Oper Berlin and is based on a concept by 1927, a British theatrical group that combines live animation, music and stage action.

In a 2012 interview, Komische Oper’s artistic director Barrie Kosky noted the difficulties in staging this work. But after seeing the groundbreaking work by 1927, which combined silent film, music and movement, Kosky knew he’d found a creative team to take on the challenges.

“It’s basically a silent movie come to life and the characters are conceived as some of the iconic silent film stars,” Mirageas says. The bird catcher Papageno is a tribute to Buster Keaton; the lustful Monostatos looks like the original Nosferatu, Max Schreck.

The opera’s dialogue has been greatly reduced and will be projected as supertitles, with piano accompaniment by Mozart — “a silent film by Wolfgang Mozart, so to speak,” says Kosky.

The cast includes veterans of this production who know the technical demands, including director Daniel Ellis and conductor Christopher Allen. Tenor Aaron Blake returns as Prince Tamino and Rodion Pogossov is Papageno. Newcomers include Jeni Houser as Queen of the Night, Tom McNichols as Sarastro and Kim-Lillian Strebel as Pamina.

Rounding out the season is the most eagerly awaited work: Missy Mazzoli’s Song From the Uproar, with a libretto by Royce Vavrek and a multi-media co-production with the always innovative concert:nova.

This is another story of an extraordinary woman who defied convention to follow her own path. You’ve probably never heard of Isabelle Eberhardt, who was born in Switzerland in 1877. When her parents and brother died in quick succession, she left Switzerland for Algeria, dressing as a man, converted to Islam and fell in love with an Algerian soldier.

Eberhardt survived an assassination attempt and, following a failed suicide attempt, died in a flash flood at the age of 27. Miraculously, her journals survived.

Song From the Uproar premiered in 2012 and was immediately hailed for its haunting score that incorporates Eberhardt’s words into Vavrek’s libretto. Abigail Fischer was enthralling as the original Eberhardt and she reprises the role for the Cincinnati Opera.

This opera was a breakthrough for Mazzoli, an acclaimed and sought-after composer, especially for opera. Her latest work, Breaking the Waves, based on the Lars von Trier film, premiered in October in Philadelphia to rave reviews. Mirageas compares her with two of the greatest composers for opera: Giuseppe Verdi and Benjamin Britten.

“She has a gift very few composers have: the ability to set the historical and locational world of the piece,” he says. “Her music transports you into Eberhardt’s world.”

Performances are in the Aronoff Center’s Fifth Third Bank Theater and tickets are going fast, according to Mirageas. Mazzoli will be here for the opening.

Tickets are also being snapped up for Frida, but if you can’t make it, the Cincinnati Opera’s free community concert Opera in the Park, featuring Spanish and Mexican music, takes place at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 11 in Washington Park.

The Cincinnati Opera 2017 season runs June 15-July 21. For Subscriptions and tickets, visit cincinnatiopera.org.

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incinnati Opera’s summer season combines the traditional with two recent works based on the lives of fiercely independent women, along with exciting debuts and technical wizardry.

The season kicks off with La Bohème, Puccini’s most popular score with gorgeous melodies and brilliant orchestral touches, inspired by love among artists in Paris’ bohemian quarter.

La Bohème’s conductor is drawing as much attention as the cast. Louis Langrée, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s music director, makes his Cincinnati Opera debut.

For the former resident of Paris, it’s a perfect setup: conducting his orchestra in an opera about Paris in his new hometown.

“It’s one of his favorites,” Mirageas says.

“When we sat down to determine what Louis wanted for his company debut, I don’t think he missed a heartbeat before answering La Bohème. Et voilá!”

This co-production with English National Opera was last seen in 2010 and features a cast of newcomers and returning artists.

Soprano Nicole Cabell, last year’s Rodelinda in Die Fledermaus, sings the fragile seamstress Mimí. Her lover Rodolfo is tenor Sean Panikkar, making his Cincinnati Opera debut. Soprano Jessica Rivera returns to sing the tempestuous Musetta and Russian baritone Rodion Pogossov is her on-again, off-again partner Marcello.

The production design drew inspiration from black-and-white photos taken by French-Hungarian photographer Brassaï.

Director Natascha Metherell, who codirected Cincinnati Opera’s 2010 staging of La Bohème with Jonathan Miller, returns, fully in charge this time around.

After this classic comes a more modern performance. Artist Frida Kahlo’s turbulent life was already operatic before Robert Xavier Rodríguez’s Frida premiered in Philadelphia in 1991.

Kahlo’s provocative, colorful and often grotesque paintings reflected a life of struggle, defiance, political activism and excruciating physical pain, which was the aftermath of a nearly fatal accident that occurred when she was 18. And then there was her stormy marriage to painter Diego Rivera.

Rodríguez’s score garnered praise for its vivid renditions of Mexican musical styles, incorporating Classical and Popular motifs to evoke Kahlo’s fierce dedication to life — ¡Viva la vida! was her motto. Since its premiere, Frida has been produced throughout the world. Cincinnati Opera audiences will see the production mounted by the Michigan Opera in 2015.

20 Outdoor Drinking Destinations

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o you like drinking outside? Sure.

We all do. It’s a chance to get some fresh air, vitamin D and take selfies with colorful cocktails. But how do you know which bar patio is the best place to enjoy your simmering summer evening or Saturday afternoon with alcohol in hand?

Solution: We made a list.

This is not a comprehensive collection of all the places in Greater Cincinnati to have a beer outside (like, we didn’t list your backyard); just think of this as a starter guide.

And to make narrowing down the selection easier, we made some categories.

Hip Hotspots Mecca OTR — This hip hideaway in OTR just got an outdoor overhaul. With a courtyard main entrance tucked away down 15th Street (the streetside façade is actually a vintage Americana shop accessible from inside the bar), this destination feels very “in the know.” But the big-ass gravel patio, hanging plants, colorful street-art murals, panoply of rainbow lighting and plethora of communal seating makes this a welcoming hangout for those interested in no-frills drinking, L.A. vibes, vinyl tunes and corndogs. 1429 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine, facebook.com/meccaotr.

21c Cocktail Terrace — One of the chicest spots to imbibe outdoors, the seasonal

rooftop cocktail terrace at 21c is located down an alley next to the hotel and up a service elevator. Lounge seating and bar-top tables nestled on the narrow glass-enclosed patio offer some of the best views of downtown. Grab a Pop-tail cocktail, flavored ice pops submerged in alcohol — a quintessential summer sipper. 609 Walnut St., Downtown, 21ccocktailterrace.com.

Spacious Hangs

MadTree 2.0 — MadTree’s milliondollar makeover did not disappoint. The hugely expanded operation on Madison Road is bigger on all fronts, including its 10,000-square-foot beer garden. With 32 MadTree-exclusive taps, ambient lighting and an industrial brick façade leftover from the building’s factory days, there’s more than enough space to accommodate all the beer-drinking, cornhole-playing, dogloving humans. Bonus: The expansion also included bigger bathrooms. 3301 Madison Road, Oakley, madtreebrewing.com.

Queen City Radio — This auto shop turned bar and beer garden has a plethora of outdoor seating on its urban patio — perfect for downing one or two Hawaiian Haze slushies, made with Columbus-based Karate Cowboy sake-infused grain alcohol, ginger beer, pineapple and lime. Stay long enough and sate your hunger with onsite food truck Queen

City Whip’s chili cheese fries. 222 W. 12th St., Over-the-Rhine, qcrbar.com.

rosé on draft. 638 Madison Ave., Covington, Ky., hotelcovington.com.

Rooftop Cocktails

Darkness Brewing — This dark-beerfocused nano-brewery in Bellevue has a picnic-table-lined blacktop patio (a call-back to the building’s former life as a car lot and showroom), which gives perfect access to the local food trucks that pull up frequently to serve bargoers dinner. 224 Fairfield Ave., Bellevue, Ky., facebook.com/darknessbrewing.

Top of the Park — A hidden gem of a rooftop hotel bar, the Top of the Park at the Residence Inn in Lytle Park has prime panoramic views of the Ohio River, Mount Adams and downtown. Soft lounge seating, fire features and full-service staff accent a bar menu highlighting local brews, a curated cocktail list and charcuterie. 506 E. Fourth St., Downtown, topoftheparkcincinnati.com.

Rhinegeist — The crown jewel on top of the 25,000-square-foot historic brewery, Rhinegeist’s wood-lined rooftop deck is an always-packed party palace that’s a Cincinnati must-do. Sidle up to the draft bar for a pint of Truth or Bubbles rosé cider; they even have cocktails on tap, like a Salty Dog with Ohio’s OYO vodka and grapefruit shrub.

1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, rhinegeist.com.

Newish in NKY

Hotel Covington — The al fresco courtyard nestled between historic brick buildings and adjacent to Coppin’s restaurant in Hotel Covington is a multi-use patio that offers everything from lawn games, live music and film screenings to a full food menu, artisan coffee bar and daily happy hour (3-6 p.m.).

Hang out under string lights with a Carabello cappuccino, gin and housemade tonic or

Alcohol with Animals

The Cincinnati Zoo — The 70-plus-acre Cincinnati Zoo is home to a bunch of animals — lions, rhinos, capybaras, Fiona the hippo, etc. But it also has beer. More than 20 taps are situated at concessions outposts throughout the park, serving domestic brews and local crafts. But the zoo is currently working with locals Mt. Carmel to come up with a new, exclusive in-house beer to benefit conservation efforts. The brew should roll out midsummer, which gives you one more reason to sip and stroll while checking out the animal exhibits. 3400 Vine St., Avondale, cincinnatizoo.org.

Braxton Brewing Company — Celebrate the dog days of summer at this uber popular garage-inspired Covington brewery. Claim one of the coveted eight patio tables in front and sip on Braxton’s seasonal Summertrip passionfruit Berliner weisse. Well-behaved

Cold drinks and cool spots to enjoy on hot summer days

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pups are allowed at the brewery until 9 p.m.

And if you don’t have one of your own, there are plenty of other people’s dogs to pet for a Fido fix. 27 W. Seventh St., Covington, braxtonbrewing.com.

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Kaze — More like OTR’s izakaya, this Japanese gastropub is notorious for its excellent outdoor space and one of the best happy hours in the city. Starting at 4 p.m., grab $5 specialty cocktails and discounted sushi rolls, among other options, and enjoy them on the giant private patio, featuring string lights, colorful vertical planters and Acapulco lounge chairs. It even has its own outdoor bar, perfect for not moving too far when you want a refill of $4 house sake.

1400 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine, kazeotr.com.

Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar — Wellmann’s Brands’ MainStrasse bourbon outpost features more than 300 bottles of domestic bourbon and whiskey and a quaint, secluded 40-seater backyard outdoor space. Visit Sundays for Liquid Brunch, featuring classic and creative bourbon-based cocktails (who needs food?), or try an always-changing top-shelf flight. 629 Main St., Covington, Ky., wellmannsbrands.com.

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Kreimer’s River Bar — Located in the backyard of Kreimer’s Bier Haus, this Bavarian biergarten on the Great Miami River has three decks, fire pits and a ton of Black Forest-inspired wood features, from picnic seating to a whimsical cuckoo-clocklooking German grill house, which serves

snacks like sauerkraut balls, pretzel bread, bier cheese and plenty of meaty metts.

6052 State Route 128, Cleves, facebook. com/kreimersriverbar.

Mecklenburg Gardens — At 150 years old, Mecklenburg Gardens is one of the city’s most historic eateries, and its vine-covered trellised biergarten is one of the best in the nation (an accolade awarded by Travel + Leisure magazine). Grab one of the German brews on draft, which come in several sizes, including a 1-liter glass boot. Wednesday night, the garden offers quarter flip specials: The bartender flips a coin and you call heads or tails while it’s in the air. If you guess right, you pay 25 cents for a half-liter beer. 302 E. University Ave., Corryville, mecklenburgs.com.

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Northside Yacht Club — It’s half-price wing night every Wednesday at this nautical Northside Rock & Roll establishment. Landlubbers can grab some smoked Amish chicken wings on the cheap (also available in cauliflower), topped with sauces like parmesan garlic, cilantro honey lime and triple-X hot. Eat on the multi-level dog-friendly back bar and patio and kill the burn with an icy island-style banana daiquiri. 4227 Spring Grove Ave., Northside, northsideyachtclub.com.

Dutch’s — Dutch’s pony keg turned bar, bottle shop and artisanal larder is an

East Side hang with an expansive kitchen, pantry and patio, complete with a fire pit and bocce court. Pair one of 200 different available wines or craft on-tap beers with farmstead cheeses, natural meats or snacks like truffle popcorn. Thursday is Burger Night, with a special one-night-only gourmet topped burger available from 6 p.m. until they sell out. 3378 Erie Ave., Hyde Park, dutchscincinnati.com.

Island Escapes

Cabana on the River — The Cabana brings the beach to the West Side. Sign up for volleyball leagues and bask in the glow of neon palm trees while taking in relaxing Ohio River views. Get more relaxed with a Lava Flow: piña colada blended with rum, poured over strawberry purée and served frozen. 7445 Forbes Road, Sayler Park, cabanaontheriver.com.

The Sandbar — 4EG’s The Sandbar at Four Seasons Marina is a summer staycation destination. The palm-frond-topped outdoor cabana bar is located next to the seven sand volleyball courts, which are in turn next to the grassy cornhole court and wading pool. Tap into your inner river lover with the Ohio River Mudslide: bourbon, Bailey’s and half and half on the rocks.

4609 Kellogg Ave., East End, thesandbarcincinnati.com.

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Washington Park — Washington Park is a dream backyard, complete with a water feature, dog park, playground and its own deck bar — a suburban-style escape in the city — which is open every day this summer and serves wine, liquor and local beer.

The park also has a concession stand, open during Summer Cinema in the park, a free every-Wednesday movie screening on the civic lawn. Watch a classic movie (like Men in Black, Space Jam and Legally Blonde) while enjoying the spoils of the full bar. 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, washingtonpark.org.

Bourbon Bars

The Littlefield — This classy little space in Northside has a focus on bourbon — from small-batch barrels and ryes to American, Scotch, Irish and Canadian brands — plus artisan bites and brunch. Try a signature Blue Goose old fashioned, made with Bulleit and in-house cherry bitters. The two-level patio is almost as large as the building itself, with seating for supper or drinks. 3934 Spring Grove Ave., Northside, littlefieldns.com.

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Local exhibit ‘Still They Persist’ chronicles the protest art from recent women’s and human rights marches

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“My very favorite piece is from Donelle Estey — and it’s one that says ‘Resist’— but there are so many that feel so special, not as precious objects as much as them feeling like a living archive of people who are politically engaged,” Seda-Reeder says.

The art is as diverse as the message was the day of the protest. While the protests centered on the inauguration of President Donald Trump, activists also advocated for global human rights issues, such as racial equality, women’s rights, health care reform, reproductive health rights, global warming and LGBTQ rights.

“The major themes we picked to frame the exhibition as well as the catalog are the areas we saw most folks responding to in the pieces: confronting the bully; objects of

resistance; our bodies, our selves; the limits of white feminism; artists respond; (and) democracy through craft,” Seda-Reeder says.

This sentiment is echoed in the press release for the show: “This collection of powerful imagery and words speaks to the

very essence of what true freedom might look like for every American.”

“We all decided to call the exhibition Still They Persist, since protests will be ongoing as long as Trump is in the White House,” Waddell says.

If that phrase sounds familiar, you may have seen it on a bumper sticker or lifted up through social media. The saying caught fire after Senate Republicans silenced Senator Elizabeth Warren during her speech critiquing then-attorney general nominee Sen. Jeff Sessions. Warren quoted a letter from Coretta Scott King, widow of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., originally used to dispute Sessions’ judicial nomination three decades back. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell then used a little known and little-used Senate rule about “impugning” another senator to stop Warren from speaking.

Afterward, many took issue with the ruling and took to social media with the hashtag #LetLizSpeak. McConnell remarked, “She had appeared to violate the rule. She was warned. She was given an explanation.

Nevertheless, she persisted.”

The phrase struck a chord with the millions who had protested during the Women’s March. In Cincinnati, graffiti has appeared with a raised fist bearing the word “PERSIST” beneath it across buildings in Northside and downtown. When Tattoo Makers in Cheviot hosted a Planned Parenthood benefit with feminist tattoo flash art, women came in to ink the word “persist” on to their skin.

This is the fire and energy that the FemFour and Waddell want to continue to stoke. After Wave Pool, the exhibit will travel the country, as the protests did. Still They Persist will be on display at the Lexington Art League July 28-Aug. 13 and the Contemporary Arts Center Oct. 9-22, with more locations being scheduled.

“I love all of the art we have collected,” Waddell says.

Still They Persist is on display at Wave Pool (2940 Colerain Ave., Camp Washington) through June 24. More info: wavepoolgallery.org.

For more protest-inspired art, visit Andrea Bowers: Womxn Workers of the World Unite! at the Contemporary Arts Center through June 18. The Ohio-born, Los Angeles-based Bowers has created an exhibit at the intersection of social justice, political activism and art making. With a focus on the feminist movement and its evolution, including trans-feminism, the art featured reactivates political graphics, photography, signs and other protest imagery. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown, contemporaryartscenter.org.

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hen Sara M. Vance Waddell asked via Facebook two weeks before the Women’s March on Washington, D.C. for protest signs and posters for a future exhibition, she had no idea how immense the response would be. And such was the response across America and the world: What began as a political march on the capitol on Jan. 21, 2017 became the largest single-day protest in American history. An estimated five million people protested globally, on all seven continents.

Across Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, millions of photos of protest art began appearing. Some of the posters used during the Women’s March on Washington were tongue-in-cheek, such as “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun-Damental Human Rights” and “Donald Trump Uses Comic Sans.” Others reflected how women have been fighting for equal rights for decades — one image appeared online of an older woman holding a simple cardboard poster reading, “Ninety, Nasty and Not Giving Up.” “The response was so overwhelming,” Waddell says.

As a self-proclaimed collector of art by women artists and artists of color, Waddell originally wanted to mount an exhibition featuring the protest art at her home gallery, but before long she had received more than 150 pieces. Realizing that the project was blossoming and that she needed to present the curated art to the public, she leaned on others for help.

“I reached out to (CityBeat arts critic, curator and professor) Maria Seda-Reeder to help me curate it,” Waddell says. “I then pulled Jaime Thompson from the CAC and Cal Cullen from Wave Pool in to help travel the exhibition and everything that goes with that. I love nicknames, so I dubbed us ‘FemFour’ and off we went.”

Wave Pool — where the exhibit will be mounted through June 24 — describes in a gallery note that the aim of Still They Persist: Protest Art from the 2017 Women’s Marches is to keep “the words and images made and deployed by human rights advocates, who took to the streets of cities around the country this past January, circulating within the public sphere.”

The exhibit features posters, textiles, sculptures, photo documentation from the day of the protest and other ephemera.

Contributing artists include Lizzy DuQuette, Donelle Estey, Gigi Gatewood, Christine Dianne Guiyangco, Rebecca Allan, Inna Babaeva, Hannah Barnes, Colin C Boyd, Skylar Davis and many others.

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he summer season is here in all its glory, and with it comes sunnier skies, longer days and hundreds of things to do and see. To make things a little easier, we’ve broken up your schedule by the day, whether you feel like catching an exhibit at an art museum, claiming a spot at Summer Cinema or racing through a 5K. Fall will be here in no time, so take advantage of the grilling weather, take a dip in the pool and take a trip to the city for every food fest, farmers market, concert and exhibit the season has to offer. Here’s your definitive guide to 13 weeks of summertime bliss.* *This is not a comprehensive list — Cincinnati has many other events worth checking out this summer. Events are subject to change.

travels to the Queen City to perform songs from his fourth full-length album. 6 p.m. June 9. Tickets start at $125. U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway St., Downtown, usbankarena.com.

Schwabenfest— Like Oktoberfest in June, Schwabenfest features authentic German bier, pretzel sandwiches, live music and entertainment brought to you by the Donauschwaben Youth Group and Schuhplattlers. 6 p.m.midnight June 9; 1 p.m.-midnight June 10. $3.

Donauschwaben Haus, 4290 Dry Ridge Road, Colerain, cincydonau.com.

The Poetry of Place: William Clift, Linda Connor, and Michael Kenna — The Cincinnati Art Museum hosts this exhibition of blackand-white photographs, revealing moments steeped in history. Featuring unique interpretations instead of a documentary format, the collection of these three photographers has the essence of an ethereal world that will invite visitors to consider meanings beyond visible details. Through June 11. Free. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park, cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

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Science Geek Week at Krohn — Cincinnati’s Krohn Conservatory hosts Science Geek Week, featuring carnival games, ice cream, sidewalk chalk and sprinklers (weather permitting) for the kids. Stop by The Majestic Monarch exhibit to see thousands of free-flying butterflies while you’re here! 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 5-8.

Free with admission: $7 adults; $4 ages 5-17; free ages 4 and under. Krohn Conservatory, 41501 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park, cincinnatiparks.com.

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Workout on the Green — This installment of Washington Park’s free outdoor series begins with Pilates with CORE followed by Strength with YMCA. Bring your own yoga mat. 6-8:30 p.m. June 7. Free. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, washingtonpark.org.

Lil Uzi Vert — Featured on Migos’ No. 1 Billboard hit “Bad & Boujee,” this rapper from North Philadelphia has a “relaxed style that connected the dots between Young Thug, Chief Keef and the A$AP Mob,” according to billboard.com. 7 p.m. June 7. $40 advance; $45 door. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave., Covington, Ky., madisontheateronline.com.

Star Wars and the Power of Costume Exhibit — The Cincinnati Museum features more than 60 costumes from all seven Star Wars films during this exhibit to show the complex designs, challenges and thought processes behind the series’ most beloved outfits. Through Oct. 1. $24 adults; $21 seniors; $16 children; $17 adult member; $12 child member. Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate, cincymuseum.org.

Bark in the Park — Bring your pup to the stadium to watch the Reds face off against the Cardinals. Participate in a pre-game pet parade on the track surrounding the field, meet adoptable pets from the SPCA and have a photo taken of you and your dog in front of a special Reds backdrop. 7:10 p.m. June 7; pet parade begins at 6:30 p.m. $30 humans; $20

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 07

Ugo Rondinone: let’s start this day again — In a world that seems increasingly divided between scary clowns and jovial ones, the artist Ugo Rondinone provides a third choice: introspective, meditative, puzzlingly perplexing clowns. You can see 45 of them at the CAC in an installation that takes up much of an entire floor. There, the clowns are lost in a surrounding world of color so intensely alive it should make them want to jump and dance — even if they are life-like, life-size sculptures rather than actual humans. Through Aug. 20.

Free. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown, contemporaryartscenter.org.

dogs. Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown, cincinnati.reds.mlb.com.

National Geographic Photo Ark at the Zoo — Led by photographer Joel Sartore, the National Geographic Photo Ark is a multi-year project to document every species living in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries in an effort to help find solutions to save them. Sartore has captured portraits of more than 6,000 species across 40 countries to date, but he isn’t finished: His goal is to photograph 12,000 species of birds, fish, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. More than 50 of these intimate portraits will be on display at the Cincinnati Zoo this summer in addition to free educational materials and activities.

Through Aug. 20. Free with general admission: $19 adults; $13 children and seniors. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Avondale, cincinnatizoo.org.

Culture Bites: Northern Kentucky’s Food Traditions — Developed by students in Northern Kentucky University’s Public History Graduate Program, this exhibit at the Behringer-Crawford Museum focuses on the impact of food from diverse immigrant populations on Northern Kentucky’s social and cultural development, featuring a variety of cuisines form different countries, their origins and

traditions. Through July 23. $5; free museum members. Behringer-Crawford Museum, 1600 Montague Road, Covington, Ky., bcmuseum.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 08

Anne Frank: A History for Today — Featuring Anne’s own wonderfully candid writing and photos of the Frank family and other occupants of the Secret Annex, this exhibit shows one family’s experience of persecution juxtaposed against world events before, during and after the rise of the Nazi party. Through June 9. $10; $5 students. Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education, 8401 Montgomery Road, Kenwood, holocaustandhumanity.org.

Bandstand Bluegrass: Rabbit Hash String Band — Enjoy Bluegrass, Roots and Americana music at Washington Park’s Bandstand every Thursday this summer. This week’s artist, the Rabbit Hash String Band, has an old-time sound featuring tight rhythms and punchy guitar bass lines punctuated by intricate fiddle and banjo.

7-10 p.m. June 8. Free. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, washingtonpark.org.

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The Weeknd — Grammy Award-winning artist The Weeknd debuted his newest album, Starboy, in Europe in February and traveled to North America in April. On June 9, The Weeknd

Italian Fest — Featuring live music, authentic Italian cuisine and a golf outing, the 26thannual Italian Fest is a great way to celebrate Italian heritage and culture. June 8-11. Free admission. Festival Park Newport, Riverboat Row, Newport, Ky., italianfestnewport.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 10

FC Cincinnati vs. Charlotte Independence — Cheer on Cincinnati’s own USL club soccer team as they take on Charlotte Independence from Charlotte, N.C. From 5:30-6:30 p.m., animals from the Cincinnati Zoo will be on the Sheakley Lawn for meet and greets before the game. 7 p.m. June 10. $10-$30. Nippert Stadium, 2700 Bearcat Way, Clifton, fccincinnati.com.

Local Brews & Blues — Local breweries and Blues bands come together for a day full of tasting craft beer and listening to rhythmic Blues. Cheryl Renee, Jay Jesse Johnson band, The Magic Lightnin’ Boys and The Fabulous Blue Brothers will bring the beat while breweries including MadTree, Mt. Carmel, Rhinegeist, Urban Artifact and more bring the beer. 2-8 p.m. June 10. $30 advance; $35 door.

Newport on the Levee, Newport, Ky., newportonthelevee.com.

Cinema Patio at The Video Archive — Quentin Tarantino-themed bar and movie rental store The Video Archive screens a feature film every Saturday this summer. Grab a drink and be the ball: This week’s movie is Caddyshack. 8:30-11:30 p.m. June 10. Free admission. The Video Archive, 965 E. McMillan St., Walnut Hills, gorillacinemapresents.com.

West Chester Farmers Market — Take home fresh fruits and veggies, homemade products and specialty prepared foods from the likes of Hoocha Doodle Farm, Garden of Eaten, True Nature Dog Treats and La Terza Coffee.

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and find all of your food supplies at farmers markets around the city. College Hill’s market even has live music most weeks. 3-6:30 p.m.

Thursdays. Free. College Hill Presbyterian Church, 5742 Hamilton Ave., College Hill, collegehillfarmmarket.org.

Summer markets take place every Saturday through Oct. 28. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays. Free admission. 9363 Center Pointe Drive, West Chester, westchesterohiofarmersmarket.org.

Treasures of British Painting 1400-2000: The Berger Collection — This who’s who of British painting at the Taft features 50 pieces spanning six centuries, including masterpieces by Anthony van Dyck, Benjamin West, Thomas Gainsborough, John Constable and John Singer Sargent. Through Oct. 1. $12 adults; $10 seniors and kids 6-18; free Taft members. Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Downtown, taftmuseum.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 16

Jungle Jim’s International Beer Fest — More than 100 breweries, including 50 West, Ballast Point, Kona, Braxton, Jackie O’s and SweetWater will be serving up more than 400 different and international beers — including unique and rare brews — during the 12thannual International Beer Fest. 7-10:30 p.m.

June 16-17. $45-$55 per day; $20 designated driver. Jungle Jim’s, 5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, junglejims.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 11

Opera in the Park — Celebrate Cincinnati Opera’s 97th Summer Festival with The Cincinnati Opera Chorus, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and stars from the 2017 season as they perform a selection of Spanish-themed opera and musical theater.

Stretch out on the lawn with a blanket and your favorite food truck cuisine and let the sweet music take you away. 7:30 p.m. June 11.

Free. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-theRhine, washingtonplatform.com.

The Music Man — Meredith Wilson’s six-time Tony Award-winning Broadway classic comes to the local stage at Blue Ash Amphitheater.

Follow Harold Hill, a fast-talking traveling salesman, as he attempts to con the people of River City, Iowa into buying musical instruments for a new boys’ band. 7:30-10 p.m. June 11. $10. Blue Ash Amphitheater, 4433 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, esptheater.org.

Ride Cincinnati — This non-competitive biking event raises funds for all types of cancer research in the Greater Cincinnati area. Choose to complete an 8-, 16-, 26-, 45-, 63-, or 100mile route. Start times begin at 6:30 a.m. June 11. $35-$75 adult bikers; $45 adult walkers; $15 children 12 and under. Yeatman’s Cove, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Downtown, ridecincinnati.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 12

The Head and The Heart —The six-piece American Indie Folk band based out of Seattle is stopping in Cincinnati on their 2017 tour, Signs of Light. J. Roddy Walston & the Business will also make an appearance. 7:30 p.m.

June 12. $36. PNC Pavilion, 6295 Kellogg Ave., California, riverbend.org.

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers — Celebrating the 40th anniversary of their self-titled album, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tour cross-country this summer, performing classic hits and fan favorites. Tonight, Joe Walsh will set the mood before Tom Petty takes the stage. 7:30 p.m. June 12. $49.50-79.50. U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway St., Downtown, usbankarena.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 13

Blue Ash Concert Series: Maple Knoll Big Band — Enjoy live music every Tuesday and Thursday through June at the Blue Ash Nature Park. Today, the Maple Knoll Big Band takes the stage with their swingin’ big band Jazz.

7-9 p.m. June 13. Free. Blue Ash Nature Park, 4437 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, blueash.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14

A Shared Legacy: Folk Art in America — Comprised of more than 100 pieces made between 1800 and 1925, this exhibit includes approximately 60 works from the celebrated collection of Barbara L. Gordon and 40 regional loans. As the largest representation of historical American folk art in the history of the museum, A Shared Legacy celebrates minimalist art created by and for ordinary people rather than society’s upper tier.

Through Sept. 3. $10 adults; $5 ages 6-17 and college students with ID; free for members.

Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park, cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

Noel Anderson: Blak Origin Moment — A Louisville, Ky.-born artist and an influential former professor at the University of Cincinnati, Noel Anderson is known for his investigations into the evolving makeup of black male identity via the historically revered medium of textiles. Specifically, Blak Origin Moment studies the fraught post-Ferguson era of Black Lives Matter and heightened racial tensions in the United States. Through June 18. Free.

Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown, contemporaryartscenter.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 15

Andrea Bowers: Womxn Workers of the World Unite! — As an Ohio-born, Los Angeles-based artist, Bowers looks through (and participates in) civil disobedience as a lens to explore contemporary causes including women’s, gay & trans rights, immigration, environmental protection and labor relations.

View her exhibition, which focuses on her survey of the feminist movement and its contested evolution, at the Contemporary Arts Center for a limited time. Through June 18.

Free. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown, contemporaryartscenter.org.

College Hill Farmers Market —Forget chain grocery stores; this summer, shop local

Indie Vol. 2017 with Jeremy Enigk, Son Little and Korey Dane — Frontman of the Seattle-based Sunny Day Real Estate Jeremy Enigk performs with Son Little, a Blues artist from Philadelphia, and Korey Dane, an Indie Folk Rock musician from Long Beach, Calif.

Free indie music showcases take place Friday nights throughout the summer. 7 p.m. June 16.

Free. Fountain Square, Fifth and Vine streets, Downtown, myfountainsquare.com.

MainStrasse Village Original Goettafest — Put goetta on everything: sandwiches, pizza, cheese and so much more. The fest also includes games, live music and activities for kids. Through June 18. Free admission. MainStrasse Village, 406 W. Sixth St., Covington, Ky., mainstrasse.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17

TEDxCincinnati Main Stage Event: Connected — Learn about extraordinary people, wellness, entertainment and technology from performers and speakers. The seminar will also include a networking cocktail hour. 5 p.m and 8:30 p.m. June 17. $75 general admission; student tickets and bundles available.

Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, tedxcincinnati.com.

Cincinnati Men’s Chorus Pride Concert — It’s Pride Week! The Cincinnati Men’s Chorus kicks things off Saturday and Sunday with music that helped shape many of today’s top artists and created the soundtrack of our movement from the beginning of Berry Gordy’s Motown to Macy Gray‘s Sexual Revolution. 8 p.m. June 17; 2 p.m. June 18. $25.

School for Creative & Performing Arts, 108 W.

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Concours d’Elegance Car Show — This nationally recognized car show displays more than 200 collector vehicles in the formal gardens of Ault Park. The theme for the 40th Concours d’Elegance Car Show is “Celebrating 40 Years of Automotive Excellence” and will feature special displays such as “Camaro & Firebird—50 Years,” plus 13 classes of classic, vintage, and exotic cars and motorcycles.

Discount tickets available online. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

June 11. $25 adults; $15 students (with ID); free children 12 and under. Ault Park, 3600 Observatory Ave., Hyde Park, ohioconcours.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17

RoeblingFest — Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the completion of the John A. Roebling Bridge with walking tours, music, art, historical presentations and more at the 13th-annual RoeblingFest. New this year is a presentation by Kriss Roebling, who is a direct descendant of John Roebling. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 17. Free. Roebling Point Entertainment District, Court Avenue and E. Third Street, Covington, Ky., roeblingbridge.org.

Over-the-Rhine Food Tour — A casual guided tour of OTR eateries. Learn about the history of the neighborhood, sample bites at four or more local restaurants and pass

by Washington Park, churches, Music Hall and other historic sites. Options to purchase drinks along the way. Limited space; reservations required. 11 a.m. Wednesdays and 2 p.m. select Fridays. $45. Leaves from the Information Desk at Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine, cincinnatifoodtours.com.

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The City Flea — For a unique and local shopping experience, visit the City Flea in Washington Park during select Saturdays this summer. Vendors include Cincy Threads, Ohio Valley Beard Supply, Ohio Against the World and many more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 17.

Free. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, thecityflea.com.

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Juneteenth Festival — This Father’s Day weekend, bring Dad to Eden Park for entertainment and smooth Jazz provided by The Deele, Ellis Williams, Under New Order and more. June 17-18. Free. Eden Park, 950 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park, juneteenthcincinnati.org.

Damn Yankees — Joe Boyd, a middle-aged baseball fanatic, sells his soul to the devil for a chance to lead his favorite team to victory against the New York Yankees. It’s the last day to see this seven-time Tony Awardwinning, wickedly funny romantic comedy.

Don’t miss its final performance. 2 p.m. June 18. $29 adults; $26 students and seniors.

Warsaw Federal Incline Theater, 801 Matson Place, East Price Hill, cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 18

Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers —Treat Dad to a Reds game and a free Reds baseball cap, available to the first 10,000 dads this Father’s Day. 1:10 p.m. June 18. $5-$280.

Great American Ballpark, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown, cincinnati.reds.mlb.com.

Stingray Hideaway: Enter Their World — Get up close and personal like never before with 15 species including stingrays, colorful fish, iguanas and other reptiles at Newport Aquarium. Through Sept. 2. $24.99 adult; $16.99 ages 2-12. Newport Aquarium, 1 Aquarium Way, Newport, Ky., newportaquarium.com.

Cincinnati Beer Week — A full week of beer-related events taking place at venues throughout Greater Cincinnati. Expect pint nights, tap takeovers, special events and a craft can festival. This year, Blank Slate, Christian Moerlein, 50 West, Rhinegeist and more collaborated to create six new beers, which will be available at Beer Week locations. June 18-24. Select locations around Greater Cincinnati, cincinnatibeerweek.com.

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Summer Solstice Lavender Festival — Peaceful Acres Lavender Farm is in full bloom. Try lavender-infused foods, pick your own organic lavender fresh from the field, make your own wreaths and wands, practice yoga in the field, listen to live music and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 17; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

June 18. Free. Peaceful Acres Lavender Farm,

Bring Your Shorty Day at 16-Bit — 16-Bit Bar+Arcade opens its doors to gamers of all ages from noon to 5 p.m. Parents can enjoy $1 off craft drafts all day long. Noon-5 p.m.

June 18. Free. 16-Bit Bar+Arcade, 1331 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine, 16-bitbar.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 19

Trivia Night at Fountain Square — Put your thinking cap on and head down to Fountain Square each Monday night for beer specials, gift-card prizes and fast-paced trivia. No more than eight people to a group. 7-9 p.m. Mondays. Free. Fountain Square, Fifth and Vine streets, Downtown, myfountainsquare.com.

Monday Night Trivia at Taft’s — Wager points depending on how confident you are in your answers and compete to win one of three gift cards. Questions range from music and television to history and science. Taft’s trivia night special offers two sliders and a beer for $10. 8-10 p.m. Mondays. Free. Taft’s Ale House, 1429 Race St., Over-the-Rhine, taftsalehouse.com.

Miike Snow — The Swedish Pop Indie band from Stockholm comes to Cincinnati this Monday to serenade your soul. All ages. Doors open 7:30 p.m. June 19. $25. Bogart’s, 2621 Vine St., Corryville, bogarts.com.

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Party on the Purple — Every Wednesday, make it down to the Purple People Bridge for live music, food from local food trucks and more in order to raise money for bridge maintenance. 5-10 p.m. Wednesdays. Free. Purple People Bridge, Pete Rose Way and Third Street, Downtown/Newport, Ky., purplepeoplebridge.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 20

Strauss Troy Market — Every Tuesday, local vendors gather in Fountain Square to sell everything from fresh produce to sweet treats and handmade items. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 20.

Free. Fountain Square, Fifth and Vine streets, Downtown, myfountainsquare.com.

Laugh Out Proud — Celebrate LGBTQ pride with comedians Julie Goldman from The Big Gay Sketch Show and Pandora Boxx from Ru Paul’s Drag Race. 21 plus. 7 p.m. June 20. $10-$20. Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine, woodwardtheater.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21

Pride Movie Night feat. Hairspray — Join Cincinnati Pride for a free movie under the stars to celebrate Pride Week with a showing of Hairspray, starring John Travolta, Zac Efron and Queen Latifa. 9-11 p.m. June 21. Free.

Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, cincinnatipride.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 22

My Morning Jacket with The Record Company — My Morning Jacket, a Louisvillebased Rock band, makes an appearance at Riverbend today with special guest The Record Company, an American power rock trio from Los Angeles. 7 p.m. June 22. $49.50.

PNC Pavilion, 6295 Kellogg Ave., California, riverbend.org.

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Panegyri Greek Festival — Holy TrinitySt. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church hosts their annual celebration featuring authentic Greek cuisine, music, dancing, raffles, games, amusement rides and more. A portion of proceeds benefits the Freestore Foodbank.

5-11 p.m. June 23; 3-11 p.m. June 24; 1-8 p.m.

June 25. $2 adults; free for children 12 and under. Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 7000 Winton Road, Finneytown, panegyri.com.

Cincinnati Pride Community Recognition Ceremony — Head to the Contemporary Arts Center to help honor leaders within the local LGBTQ community. 7 p.m. June 23. Free.

Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown, cincinnatipride.org.

Craft Beer Series & Music at the Market — Every weekend features selections from a different local brewery. This weekend features West Sixth Brewing, so head to the OTR Biergarten to chat with representatives and hear their stories. June 23-25. Free.

Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine, findlaymarket.org.

Northside Music Festival — What began as a one-day music showcase has evolved into a full-blown, two-day music fest. This year’s lineup includes Kuber and Chuck Cleaver on Friday, and Brian Drabant + Kevin Frey take the stage Saturday, among many other performers. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. June 23-24. Free.

Northside Tavern, 4163 Hamilton Ave., Northside, northsidetav.com.

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Queen City Pop-Up Drag Show — Queen City Radio presents a pop-up drag show in Washington Park after Pride Movie Night to benefit Cincinnati Pride. A portion of proceeds raised from JELL-O shots will be donated to Cincinnati Pride. 11 p.m.-1 a.m. June 21. Free.

Queen City Radio, 222 W. 12th St., Over-theRhine, cincinnatipride.org.

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June 22. Free. Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road, Newtown, andersonpartyontheplaza.com.

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Cinema Patio at The Video Archive — Quentin Tarantino-themed bar The Video Archive screens a feature film every Saturday this summer. This week, hunt for the fortune of One-Eyed Willy during The Goonies. 8:30-11:30 p.m. June 17. Free admission. The Video Archive, 965 E. McMillan St., Over-the-Rhine, gorillacinemapresents.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 24

Cincinnati Pride Parade and Festival — Pride Week activities culminate with this large-scale parade and festival downtown, featuring food, drinks, vendors, live entertainment and more. Visit cincinnatipride.org for updates and parade routes. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

June 24. Free. Sawyer Point, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Downtown, cincinnatipride.org

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CAT Walk — Help “stomp out the stigma of addiction” at the Center for Addiction Treatment by raising funds and awareness for CAT’s programs during this half-mile event.

Before you walk or run, enjoy a continental breakfast; afterward, check out the basket raffles and kids’ activities. All proceeds benefit CAT. 8:30 a.m. June 24. $25 individuals; $75 family four-pack. Veterans Park, 6239 Harrison Ave., Cheviot, catwalkcincinnati.com.

Kids Live at the Levee — Families can enjoy an evening of kids’ live music by Zak Morgan Trio and Songs For Seeds, plus other entertainment like a magician and puppet show.

12:30-4:30 p.m. June 24. Free. Newport on the Levee, Newport, Ky., newportonthelevee.com.

Montgomery Farmers Market — Browse goodies from vendors like The Pickled Pig, Like Mom’s Only Vegan, Pine Lane Soaps and Argos All-Natural Pet Food & Supply every Saturday in Montgomery. Markets also feature live entertainment and food trucks. 9 a.m.12:30 p.m. Saturdays through October. Free entry. Montgomery Elementary School Parking Lot, 9609 Montgomery Road, Montgomery, montgomeryfarmersmarket.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 25

MainStrasse Village Bazaar — Check out antiques and collectibles at MainStrasse Village’s weekly bazaar on Main Street. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 25. Free. Main St., Covington, Ky., mainstrasse.org.

Sun-Day Sunday Sundae — The Cincinnati Observatory hosts a sweet soirée that’s all about the sun. The event includes short talks about the sun, tours of the historic observatory and safe viewings of sunspots and solar flares through the building’s 1845 telescope (weather permitting). All participants receive a free sundae. 1-4 p.m. June 25. Free; no reservations needed. Cincinnati Observatory, 3489 Observatory Place, Mount Lookout, cincinnatiobservatory.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 26

Christmas in July at EnterTRAINment Junction — Escape the summer heat at EnterTRAINment Junction — aka the North Pole. Have a chat with Santa while festive model trains chug by. Through July 31. $13.95 adults; 11.95 seniors; $9.95 children 3-12; free kids 2 and under. EnterTRAINment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester, entertrainmentjunction.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 27

Loveland Farmers Market — Local farmers, cottage industry vendors and artisans come together at Fairgrounds Park. Markets feature weekly entertainment and familyfriendly activities in the Kids’ Patch. 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays through October. Free entry.

Fairgrounds Park, 205 Broadway St., Loveland, lovelandfm.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28

Designer Playtest Night at The Rook — Play tabletop games created by local designers — or submit your own game — at The Rook the final Wednesday of every month. 7-10 p.m. June 28. Free; food and drink purchase encouraged. The Rook OTR, 1115 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine, therookotr.com.

Trivia Night at Listermann — Bring your pup along for some trivia with a twist. Prizes are awarded to winning teams. 7 p.m. June

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Northside Rock n’ Roll Carnival —Slip on your studded leather jacket and red, white and blue gear for one of the city’s largest Fourth of July festivals. Since 2006, the Northside Rock n’ Roll Carnival has been supported by Northside Business Association and a network of the neighborhood’s residents. Along with showcasing an array of artists — both near and far — the Fire Breathers will perform acts such as sword-swallowing and laying on a bed of nails. July 3-4. Free. Hoffner Park, Blue Rock Street and Hamilton Avenue, Northside, northsiderocks.com.

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Picnic in the Park — Join Moerlein Lager House for a picnic in Smale Riverfront Park.

4-10 p.m. June 29. Free entry. Smale Riverfront Park, 100 Ted Berry Way, Downtown, cincinnatiparks.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 30

Jungle Jim’s Pint Night — Enjoy $3 pints from featured breweries and take home a glass. 5-9 p.m. Fridays. Free entry. Jungle Jim’s International Market, 5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, junglejims.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 01

FSQ on the Square — Groove with FSQ (otherwise known as Funk, Style, Quality) on Fountain Square as part of their free concert summer series, which occurs every Saturday until September. Bar opens 5 p.m. July 1. Free.

Fountain Square, Fifth and Vine streets, Downtown, myfountainsquare.com.

Firecracker Festival — Kick off Fourth of July week with this family-friendly celebration that includes live music, rides, vendor and food booths, fireworks and more. The event will commence rain or shine. 3-11 p.m. July 1. Free.

Hyde Park Farmers Market — Head to Hyde Park Square every Sunday this summer for presentations from local chefs, environmental educators and local products from more than 30 vendors and special events and activities.

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sundays through October. Free admission. Hyde Park Square, Erie Avenue and Edwards Road, hydeparkfarmersmarket.com.

MONDAY, JULY 03

Live Music at the Memo — Check out local Jazz acts Animal Mother and On a Limb, who add fresh timbres and percussion to the trio format. Throughout June and July, Memorial Hall will feature Jazz, sure to soothe the souls of aficionados and newcomers alike. Doors open 7 p.m. July 3. $6. Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, memorialhallotr.com.

Independence Day Celebration on Fountain Square — Deck yourself out in red, white and blue and enjoy the smell of freedom as fireworks are set off from the roof of Macy’s downtown store. Additional details to be announced. 7-11 p.m. July 3. Free. Fountain Square, Fifth and Vine streets, Downtown, myfountainsquare.com.

LaRosa’s Balloon Glow at Coney Island — Witness colors meld and sizzle in the sky at this annual celebration. The grand finale,

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Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at Riverbend — Witness two-time Grammy winner Jason Isbell perform alongside his band, the 400 Unit, with a special appearance by The Mountain Goats. Following 2015’s Something More Than Free, the band is currently on tour while finishing their new album. Patrons who purchase a ticket will be treated to a preshow craft beer tasting. 21 plus. Doors open 7:30 p.m. July 1. $43-$57. PNC Pavilion, 6295 Kellogg Ave., California, riverbend.org.

OTR Performs — Lean back and let the rhythm of the Cincinnati Brass Band wipe away the stresses of the looming work week as part of OTR’s free concert series in Washington Park.

Bring extra cash to enjoy a full-service bar. 7-9 p.m. July 2. Free. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St, Over-the-Rhine, washingtonpark.org.

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Red, White and Blue Ash — Each year, this event attracts thousands of attendees. Expect large crowds, bounds of food and plenty of entertainment throughout the day. The Steel Woods kick things off at 5:30 p.m., followed by headliner REO Speedwagon at 8 p.m. Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. (Pro tip: if your main interest lies in the fireworks, scope out a spot in front of the Blue Ash Rec Center for great views and a little breathing room.) 4-10:30 p.m. July 4. Free. Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash, blueashevents.com.

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Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks display, will unfurl above Lake Como and begin at 10 p.m. The pool area hours will be extended for a unique view of the event. 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. July 3.

Free admission; $9 parking until 2 p.m.; $12 parking after 2 p.m.; normal rates apply for Sunlite Pool and rides. Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave, California, coneyislandpark.com.

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Salsa on the Square — Cha-Cha the night away and hone your salsa skills with Fountain Square’s weekly event. Salsa bands, skilled instructors and dancers will teach you moves. 7-10 p.m. July 6. Free. Fountain Square, 520 Vine St, Downtown, myfountainsquare.com.

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Independence Day Celebration Spectacular — Spend the day in suburban Ohio, starting with a parade along Cooper Road and ending with a kid-friendly festival in Montgomery Park. Enjoy all-American fare and a ballgame. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 4. Free.

Festival takes place at Montgomery Park, 10105 Montgomery Road, Montgomery, montgomeryohio.org.

Stricker’s Grove Fourth of July Fireworks — Only open to the public four times a year, this privately owned amusement park has an annual firework bash. Spend the day on their coasters and rides. 3-11 p.m. July 4. Free admission; $15 unlimited rides; $5 parking.

Stricker’s Grove, 11490 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton, strickersgrove.com.

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Workout on the Green — Stretch out with CORE Pilates and build up strength afterward with YMCA. 6 p.m. July 5. Free. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, washingtonpark.org.

Trivia Night at Queen City Radio — The Approximate Knowledge Institute of Cincinnati hosts a trivia night every Monday at Queen City Radio. The top three teams snag some prizes. 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays. Free entry.

Queen City Radio, 222 W. 12th St., Over-theRhine, qcrbar.com.

College Hill Farm Market — Stock up on local produce at the open-air farmer’s market every Thursday until October. Live music will fill the atmosphere most weeks. 3-6:30 p.m.

Thursdays through October. Free. College Hill Presbyterian Church, 5742 Hamilton Ave., College Hill, collegehillfarmmarket.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 07

Friday Flow — Washington Park’s R&B series returns this summer with Friday Flow. Feed the soul with chill tunes, grab a drink and find a place on Civic Lawn. This time, Shauni Maque & The Package takes the stage. 7 p.m.

July 7. Free. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, washingtonpark.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 08

The Taco Festival — Self-described as a “tacotopia of epic porportions,” the festival features about 50 restaurants to choose from.

Refresh at beverage stations with margaritas, beer, water and soda. The festival operates on a token system, with each token worth $2. 4-10 p.m. July 8. $12 general admission; $85 VIP.Sawyer Point, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Downtown, thetacofestival.com.

Ice Cream 5K —Starting at Sawyer Point and racing along the riverbank, this event benefits Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. The 5K event will also offer a 1 mile kids’ race and a baby/ toddler crawl. Participants can cool down afterward with some much-needed ice cream.

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Magic Flute — Join main character Tamino as he sets forth on a quest to save a princess, encountering mythical creatures and a wretched queen along the way. Derived from Mozart’s tale, Magic Flute has been reimagined by Komische Oper and the British theater group 1927. Delve into this tale on that’s not as it seems. Through July 23. $45-$159. Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Downtown, cincinnatiarts.org.

Run begins 8:45 a.m. July 8. $40 registration; $25 Kids’ Run; $10 Baby/Toddler Crawl/Walk.

Sawyer Point, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Downtown, icecreamrun5k.com.

Frida — Catch the Cincinnati Opera’s last showing of Frida before it leaves the Aronoff Center. Spurned by the taunts of the other girls, Frida turns instead to the politics of revolutionaries. Follow Frida Kahlo, whose real life has transcended time, and remains an emblem of independence. 7:30 p.m. July 8. Tickets start at $45. Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Downtown, cincinnatiarts.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 09

Second Sunday on Main — Celebrate your pride during OTR’s monthly street festival. The event features vendors selling vintage items, handmade jewelry, art, produce and more.

Today’s theme is “MAINpride.” Entertainment includes drag queen contests and races, salsa dancing and an array of musical acts. Noon-5 p.m. July 9. Free. Main Street between 12th and Liberty, Over-the-Rhine, secondsundayonmain.org.

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MONDAY, JULY 10

Monday Night Trivia at Taft’s — Put your brain to the test at Taft’s Ale House every Monday night during a general knowledge trivia game. Categories include everything from music to science to television, with first- through third-place winners taking home a gift card. Every trivia night, order up two sliders and a beer for $10. 8-10 p.m. Mondays.

Free entry. Taft’s Ale House, 1429 Race St., Over-the-Rhine, taftsalehouse.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 11

Josiah Wolf at Urban Artifact — Lose yourself in the experimental haze of locally grown experimental Jazz, performed by Josiah Wolf. Stoop Kids and Hanging Heart will also be performing. 7-11 p.m. July 11. $5. Urban Artifact, 1660 Blue Rock St., Northside, artifactbeer.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12

Blue Ash Farmer’s Market — Spend an afternoon in Summit Park and wander through rows of local produce. The Blue Ash Farmer’s Market is open every Wednesday until October. 3:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays. Free. Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash, blueash.com.

Summer Cinema at Washington Park — Welcome to Harvard! Today’s Summer Cinema screening is Legally Blonde, complete with a pop-up shop by Spruce Natural Nail Salon.

9-11 p.m. July 12. Free. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, washingtonpark.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 13

Brazee Street Studios: Open Studio Nights — Explore 30 professional art studios and C-LINK gallery’s latest show and top it off with creating glass fusion projects in the classroom. 6-9 p.m. July 13. Free. Brazee Street Studios, 4426 Brazee St., Oakley, brazeestreetstudios.com.

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Queen City Underground Tour — Tread the underbelly of Cincinnati during this American Legacy Tour that navigates the city through a historical lens. Explore more than 130 saloons, bars, beer gardens and theaters. Afterward, you’ll descend beneath the city streets and discover where some of Cincinnati’s earliest residents were buried in a hidden crypt. Walk along the underground tunnels that were vital to the blooming of the city’s brewery heritage. The tour ends with a look into the Christian Moerlein bottling plant and tap room. Tours last between 90 minutes and two hours.11:30 a.m. July 9. $30. Leaves from 1332 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine, americanlegacytours.com.

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FRIDAY, JULY 21

Porkopolis Pig & Whiskey Festival — Embrace the pork with the Porkopolis Pig & Whiskey Festival presented by Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey. The sauce-smothered event will take place in Blue Ash’s Summit Park for two days of barbecue, whiskey sampling and outdoor entertainment. 5 p.m. July 21; 11p.m. July 22. Free entry. Blue Ash Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash, citybeat.com/citybeat-events.

Cocktails for Conservation — Chill with residents of the Cincinnati Zoo and their handlers, all while sipping on specialized zoo-themed cocktails, chowing on appetizers and enjoying live music. All proceeds go to the zoo’s Lindner Center for the Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife. 6:30-9 p.m. July 13. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Avondale, cincinnatizoo.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 14

Bacon, Bourbon and Brew Festival— This fest features copious pork products, bourbon and beer. Munch on bacon, walk the streets of Newport and enjoy live music, games and activities while you’re at it. July 14-16. Riverboat Row, Newport, Ky., newportky.gov.

SATURDAY, JULY 15

The City Flea — Cincinnati’s original curated urban flea market returns to Washington Park with more than 160 vendors. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 15. Free admission. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, thecityflea.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 16

Saturday Night Fever at the Esquire — Disco the night away like it’s 1977 with John

Pints for Pitties at 16-Bit — 16-Bit Bar+Arcade goes to the dogs to benefit pit bull rescue organization Adore-A-Bull. Caninethemed brews like Citra Dog IPA, Whippet Wheat Ale and Labrador Lager will be available on tap, with $1 per pint benefitting the rescue. Adore-A-Bull pups will be onsite to spread some bully love. Noon July 16. Free admission. 16-Bit Bar+Arcade, 1331 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine, adoreabull.org.

MONDAY, JULY 17

Pinegrove at Southgate House Revival — Sway to Pinegrove’s Indie Folk-infused Emo in an atmospheric setting. Vagabon and Adjy are the opening acts for the night. Doors open at 7 p.m. July 17. Southgate House Revival, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport, Ky., southgatehouserevival.com.

Song From the Uproar — The Cincinnati Opera teams up with acclaimed ensemble concert:nova to present a work by the boundary-breaking Missy Mazzoli and librettist Royce Vavrek. The opera is inspired by the salvaged journals of early 20th-century explorer Isabelle Eberhardt, who traveled alone to Algeria, dressed as a man, converted to Islam and joined a Sufi order. July 17-21. $30. Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Downtown, my.cincinnatiopera.org.

CityBeat Events Burger Week — A week dedicated to an American delicacy: the hamburger. Feast upon culinary artistry sculpted from sizzling patties and crafted by chefs across Greater Cincinnati, each armed with their own take on the burger. Cincinnati Burger Week ultimately aims to get people to embrace the food and culture of the Queen City. Get out, take a bite to eat and try

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Newport Gangster Tour — Snuggled between the banks of the Ohio and Licking Rivers, explore the streets of Newport where gangsters once reigned, gamblers lost their millions and their lives and ladies of the night earned their reputations. Lasting two hours, the tour begins with two gangster guides leading a high-energy presentation inside an old casino. After, they’ll lead you through the streets of “Sin City” during a 90-minute walking tour of historic sites in Newport. You’ll explore Newport’s connections to some of the most well-known crime figures like: Moe Dalitz, George Remus and more. 5 p.m.

July 15. $17. 18 E. Fifth St., Newport, Ky., americanlegacytours.com.

Travolta for a special screening of Saturday Night Fever, as part of the Esquire’s 40th anniversary series. 5 p.m. July 16. Esquire Theatre, 320 Ludlow Ave., Clifton, esquiretheatre.com.

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Cincinnati Music Festival — Mary J. Blige, Usher and Kid Capri are among the artists performing at this year’s festival. July 27-29. $50 Thursday; $60 and up Friday and Saturday.

Paul Brown Stadium, 1 Paul Brown Stadium, Downtown, cincymusicfestival.com.

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TUESDAY, JULY 18

BB Riverboats Captain’s Lunch Cruise — Eat lunch on the water during this two-hour cruise, which includes a buffet-style meal, games and entertainment. 11 a.m. boarding; noon sailing July 18. $40 adults; $36 seniors; $24 kids. BB Riverboats, 1 Riverboat Row, Newport, Ky., bbriverboats.com.

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Macy’s Kids, Cultures, Critters and Crafts Festival — Attend a special day at the zoo in support of Learning Through Art Childhood Literacy Programs. For today only, general admission to the zoo is $1. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 19. $1 general admission; $10 Zoo adventure ticket. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Avondale, cincinnatizoo.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 22

Market in the Park — Visit Stanbery Park for a farmers market every Saturday. Enjoy nature with your neighbors, stock up on fresh produce from urban farmers and learn about the people and businesses that make Mount Washington thrive. 9 a.m.-noon July 22. Free admission.

Stanbery Park Oval, 2221 Oxford Ave., Mount Washington, andersonareachamber.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 23

High Tea in the Garden — Surrounded by the flowering fields of Mary’s Plant Farm and Landscaping, guests will enjoy scones, sandwiches, desserts and teas in a four-course high tea. 2 p.m. July 23. $30; reservation required. Mary’s Plant Farm and Landscaping, 2410 Lanes Mill Road, Hamilton, marysplantfarm.com.

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THURSDAY, JULY 20

Mandela: The Journey to Ubuntu — This exhibit explores Nelson Mandela from his beginnings. In his fight for equality, justice and freedom in South Africa, he became one of the world’s most well-known leaders. Through Aug 20. $5 with general admission. National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 E. Freedom Way, Downtown, freedomcenter.org.

College Hill Farm Market — Every Thursday brings a new crop to College Hill. Farmers, vendors and artists frequent College Hill Presbyterian Church throughout the summer.

They’ll spotlight seasonal produce with recipes to try at home. 3-6:30 p.m. July 20. Free admission. 5742 Hamilton Ave., College Hill, collegehillfarmmarket.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 25

The Wizard of Oz — Follow the yellow brick road to Theatre 42 for a production of The Wizard of Oz. The Mason Community Players will recreate the classic film and novel. 8 p.m. July 14-22. $17 adults; $14 seniors; $12 students. Theatre 42, 2752 US-42, Lebanon, masonplayers.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 21

Friday Flow — Move to the music of R&B and soul artist Calvin Richardson in this week’s Friday Flow at Washington Park. 7-10 p.m. July 21.

Free admission. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, washingtonpark.org.

AMOS LEE & Lake Street Dive at Riverbend — Acclaimed troubadour AMOS LEE teams up with multi-genre band Lake Street Dive for a summer tour across North America. Bonus: All ticket holders will be treated to a pre-show wine tasting 90 minutes before the show begins. 8 p.m. July 25. Tickets start at $22.

PNC Pavilion, 6295 Kellogg Ave., California, riverbend.org.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 26

Summer Cinema: Space Jam — This week’s Wednesday movie is an ode to the ’90s kid.

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Goettafest — Try goetta in chili, lo mein, burritos and bread pudding at this year’s Goettafest.

Games, live entertainment and food are featured throughout the four-day event. Through Aug. 6. Free admission. Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport, Ky., goettafest.com.

teams up with Bugs Bunny and the rest of the Loony Toons. 9-11 p.m. July 26. Free admission.

Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, washingtonpark.org.

The Blue Wisp Big Band at Urban Artifact — You’ll hear the smooth sounds of Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Thad Jones spill from the doors of an old, white church in Northside every Wednesday. Cincinnati’s legendary big band performs at Urban Artifact, Northside’s own neighborhood brewery, every week. 8:3011 p.m. July 26. $10. Urban Artifact, 1660 Blue Rock St., Northside, bluewispbigband.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 27

Red, White & Zoo — Country music stars Carly Pearce and Dylan Scott will salute the troops at the Cincinnati Zoo. Join Cincinnati’s B-105 to benefit the United Service Organizations of Central and Southern Ohio. 7 p.m. July 27. $20 in advance; $25 day of. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Avondale, cincinnatizoo.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 28

Rookwood Pottery Factory & Artisan Tour — Join American Legacy Tours to learn about the history and intricacy of Rookwood Pottery.

On the way, you’ll hear about Findlay Market, old breweries and Over-the-Rhine. Tours last between 90 minutes and 2 hours.12:30 p.m.

July 28. $20. Begins at Market Wines in Findlay Market, 128 W. Elder St., Over-the-Rhine, americanlegacytours.com.

Saturnday — If conditions are clear, this will be the best day to see Saturn. Join the Cincinnati Observatory for telescopes, talks and tours. If it’s cloudy on the 29, plan to visit Aug. 5 for Saturnday 2. July 29. Free admission. Cincinnati Observatory, 3489 Observatory Place, Mount Lookout, cincinnatiobservatory.org.

Queen City is Haunted Tour — Feeling spooky? Learn more about Ohio’s haunted history on this American Legacy walking tour.

You’ll hear about grisly murders, shocking deaths and other disturbing tales as you go on a hunt for paranormal activity. 7 and 9 p.m.

July 29. $20. Tour begins at 1332 Vine St., Overthe-Rhine, americanlegacytours.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 30

Walk of Angels 5K — Walk in memory of the victims of two fatal car crashes. Walk of Angels honors Lauren Dietz, Miranda Phelps and Jessica Phillips, three Cincinnati high schoolers and select soccer players, whose lives were taken by accidents in 2007 and 2009. Proceeds benefit competitive soccer players with financial needs, as well as Northwest High School’s Driving Angels safety driving course. 7:15 a.m.-noon July 30. $20; price increases July 22. Spring Grove Cemetery, 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Spring Grove Village, walkofangels.wix.com.

MONDAY, JULY 31

Monday Meet-Up at The Rook — Join a group of casual games every Monday at The Rook OTR, Cincinnati’s first board game parlor. Each week features a different theme; check online for updates. 7-10 p.m. Mondays.

Free; food and drink purchase encouraged.

The Rook OTR, 1115 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine, therookotr.com.

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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast — Join the Cincinnati Young People’s Theatre as it tells “a tale as old as time.” This local production of a Disney classic promises to bring theater lovers together both onstage and off. Through Aug. 6. $18 adult; $16 college age and senior; $14 high school age and younger. Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., Covedale, cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

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Paddlefest — Last year over 1,800 paddlers took to the Ohio for Paddlefest. This year, they’re hoping to break that record. Rent a kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard — or bring your own — for the 9-mile trip. The course will lead from Cincinnati’s East End to Riverside. 7 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 5. Standard rates: $40 ages 15 and up; $15 kids 4-14.

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at The Shining-themed Overlook Lodge. Winners of each round receive a prize. 7-9 p.m.

Tuesdays. Free entry. Overlook Lodge: A Rustic Watering Hole, 6083 Montgomery Road, Pleasant Ridge, theshiningbar.com.

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Tegan and Sara — Tegan and Sara aren’t just twins, they’re an Indie Pop duo. After the release of their latest album, Love You To Death, they’re coming to Cincinnati as a part of their worldwide tour. Japanese Breakfast will join the band as an opener. 8 p.m. Aug. 2. $35 advance; $37 door. Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave., Covington, Ky., madisontheateronline.com.

The Drowsy Chaperone — This five-time Tony Award winner is a show within a show.

Join the narrator as he presents his favorite musical, the fictitious Drowsy Chaperone.

He’ll guide the audience through this parody of American musical comedy. Through Aug. 27. $29 adults; $26 kids. Warsaw Federal Incline Theater, 801 Matson Place, East Price Hill, cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

Summer Cinema: UP with Gorilla Cinema — Ditch your typical transport and let a colorful bunch of balloons sweep you to Washington Park for a viewing of Pixar’s UP. 9-11 p.m. Aug. 2. Free admission. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, washingtonpark.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 03

Venti Viennese: Coffeehouse of Culture — Celebrate the union of coffee and culture with the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra. Inspired

by Vienna’s coffeehouses, which served as a place where artists and their art forms mingled, this installment of the Summer Series will combine classical and popular music.

Hip Hop artist Elementz will join the strings

section in a reinterpretation of Beethoven.

Coffee available for purchase. 6-9 p.m. Aug. 3.

Burnet Woods Bandstand, 3251 Brookline Ave., Clifton, ccocincinnati.org.

Hans Zimmer at U.S. Bank Arena — This legendary composer has had a hand in the scores of the silver screen. With the music of Inception, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Dark Knight Trilogy and more to his name, he’ll stop in Cincinnati for the first tour of his career. 8 p.m. Aug. 3. Tickets start at $45. U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway St., Downtown, usbankarena.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 04

Rod Stewart and Cyndi Lauper at Riverbend — If you want to be forever young or just want to have fun, make sure to catch these Pop music legends at Riverbend. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4. Tickets start at $30. Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave, California, riverbend.org.

Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach — This musical will retell the beloved children’s story by Roald Dahl. The orphaned James escapes his dreary life with the help of a giant, enchanted peach and the insects that live inside. Presented by the Beechmont Players, Inc. Through Aug. 12. $15 general; $13 seniors (60+) and students. Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road, Anderson, beechmontplayers.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 05

Urban Trials — Crack the code to a bank vault and steer clear of booby traps as you get away with your loot on an escape bus. There will be 15 physical and mental challenges in this 5K fun run. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 5. $49. Sawyer Point, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Downtown, urbantrials.com.

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Western & Southern Open — The top tennis players in the world return to Cincinnati for the W&S Open. Both men and women compete for millions in prize money. Through Aug. 20.

Tickets start at $10. Lindner Family Tennis Center, 5460 Courseview Drive, Mason, wsopen.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 06

Pentatonix — The five-member A Cappella group that found success on NBC’s The SingOff will take the stage with only their voices at PNC Pavilion this summer. 8 p.m. Aug. 6.

Tickets start at $85. PNC Pavilion, 6295 Kellogg Ave., California, riverbend.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 07

Deathmatch Monday at 16-Bit — Is there anything better than classic arcade games?

What about classic game tournaments paired with $7 stadium cups all night long? Head to 16-Bit for some liquid courage and show off your skills. Mondays. Free admission. 16-Bit Bar+Arcade, 1331 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine, 16-bitbar.com.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 10

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat — You’ve heard of Joseph’s coat of many colors from Genesis, but you’ll see it in technicolor during this production by the East Side Players. Bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the musical on the lawn of the Blue Ash Amphitheatre. Through Aug 19. $10; free kids under 3. Blue Ash Amphitheatre, 4433 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, esptheater.org.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 09

Great Inland Seafood Festival — Join 10,000 live lobsters — and people, too — at this annual seafood festival. Take a whole Maine lobster home for $10.95, or eat fresh and tasty seafood from over 15 local restaurants and national vendors right on Riverboat Row. Through Aug. 13. Free admission. Riverboat Row, Newport, Ky., cincinnatifestivalsandevents.com.

Foreigner at Riverbend — It’s Foreigner’s 40th, and the band is on tour to celebrate.

They’ll play Riverbend with Cheap Trick and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience. 7 p.m. Aug. 8. Tickets start at $28. Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave, California, riverbend.org.

Summer Cinema: La La Land — Follow your dreams to Los Angeles — or just to Washington Park to see this highly acclaimed romance.

9-11 p.m. Aug. 9. Free admission. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, washingtonpark.org.

CityBeat Events Sugar Rush — Feel like Finn and Jake from Adventure Time by surrounding yourself in a world of pure imagination.

Several local sweeteries will come together and sample their best cupcakes, ice cream, donuts, pies, pastries and everything else your mom told you not to eat before dinner.

Vote on your favorite treat and the winner will receive an award to put on display for a year. Want more? A panel of experts will hand out recognitions for the most creative

Brad Paisley at Riverbend — Country music star Brad Paisley returns to Cincinnati for his Life Amplified Tour. He will perform tracks from his latest album, Love and War. 7 p.m. Aug 10.

Tickets start at $25. Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave, California, riverbend.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 11

Cincinnati Blues Fest — “Boogie-woogie” with bands, singers, pianists and more at this celebration of Cincinnati Blues. National and home-grown acts will take to the riverfront for this annual fest. Local acts will be chosen

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Madcap’s Monsters of Baseball — This touring show brings monsters to the ballpark, though apparently they’re not welcome. A young boy brings a little monster named Gus to see a game, showing there’s room for everyone on the baseball field. 11 a.m. August 10. Free admission. Smale Riverfront Park, W. Mehring Way, Downtown, madcappuppets.com.

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Tournament Tuesdays at The Rook — Compete against other gamers every Tuesday at The Rook. Tournament Tuesdays offer a competitive experience; although all skill levels are welcome, players are asked to be familiar with each week’s game (go online for updates). 7-10 p.m. Tuesdays. Free entry. The Rook OTR, 1115 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine, therookotr.com.

from the best of the Cincy Blues Challenge. Aug. 11-12. Early bird (through July 11): $20 Friday or Saturday; $35 weekend. Regular: $25 Friday and Saturday; $45 weekend. Sawyer Point, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Downtown, cincybluesfest.org.

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Kings of Leon at Riverbend — Rock royalty will make its way to Riverbend in an added leg of the WALLS tour. 7 p.m. Aug. 11. Tickets start at $28. Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., California, riverbend.org.

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The Color Run — Embrace your inner unicorn in this colorful 5K. With a focus on happiness, healthiness and individuality, this 5K has no winners. It’s not even timed. Navigate color and foam zones, paint your aspirations on a dream wall and take selfies with giant inflatable unicorns, all for fun. 9 a.m. Aug. 12. $40 team member; $45 individual; $14.99 youth participant entry and kit; free youth participation entry. Cincinnati Riverfront, Downtown, thecolorrun.com.

Into the Woods Jr. presented by Jersey Productions — Venture into the woods with Cinderella, Little Red, Jack and Rapunzel for a junior production of Stephen Sondheim’s dark fairytale. Watch as Sondheim’s reimagined characters sing their way through a dangerous adventure to break an evil witch’s curse. 7 p.m.

Aug. 12. $15 adults; $11 students and seniors.

Aronoff Center’s Jarson-Kaplan Theater, 650 Walnut St., Downtown, cincinnatiarts.org.

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American Acoustic Tour — The Punch Brothers and I’m With Her may tour together, but neither is an opener. These two bluegrass bands perform in an unusual collaborative effort. 8 p.m. Aug. 12. Starting at $30. Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown, tafttheatre.org.

In Depth: A Shared Legacy: Folk Art in America — Curator of Decorative Arts and Design Amy Dehan will guide guests through

the world of folk art in the museum’s latest special exhibition — A Shared Legacy: Folk Art in America. A celebration of American creativity, the exhibit features self-taught artists from 1800 to 1925. 2-3 p.m. Aug 12. Free admission; reservations required. Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park, cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 13

The Full Monty — You’ll see unemployed steelworkers bare all in this musical comedy at The Carnegie. In an effort to restart their bank accounts and their lives, a cast of memorable characters sets out to create a male strip tease act. They’ll learn to overcome their fears, love their bodies and throw caution to the wind. Through Aug. 27. $30.

The Carnegie, 1028 Scott St., Covington, Ky., thecarnegie.com.

Art in the Garden — Walk through 3 acres of bright blooms to see art and meet artists at Mary’s Plant Farm and Landscaping. You’ll see paintings, sculptures and more. Wine and refreshments, as well as art and plants, are available for purchase. Noon-5 p.m. Aug. 13. $8.

Mary’s Plant Farm and Landscaping, 2410 Lanes Mill Road, Hamilton, marysplantfarm.com.

Cin City Reptile Show — With over 40 regular vendors, this monthly show is host to thousands of exotic reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug 13. $5 adults; free children under 10. 74 Donald Drive, Fairfield, cincityreptileshow.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 14

Taking Back Sunday at Bogart’s — New York rockers Taking Back Sunday stop by Bogart’s on the heels of their seventh album, Tidal Wave, released in September 2016. All ages. 6:30 p.m. doors; 7:30 p.m. show Aug. 14.

Tickets start at $27. Bogart’s, 2621 Vine St., Corryville, bogarts.com.

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CityBeat Events Margarita Madness— Pretend the Ohio River is a destination beach far, far away with the tropical tastes of Margarita Madness. Vendors will compete to see who can make the best margarita. Curb the booze with summery bites from restaurants and a “Guac Off” to crown the best guacamole. Tunes from Beloved Youth will drift in the air. 5:30-8:30 p.m.

August 23. $35-40. Newport on the Levee, Newport, Ky., citybeat.com/citybeat-events.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16

Farmer in the Dell — This event will bring the farm to your family. A barnyard petting zoo, ponies, tractors and trucks will meet in Beech Acres Park. Park concessions available for purchase. 5:30-8 p.m. Aug. 16. $5 per child.

Beech Acres Park, 6910 Salem Road, Anderson, andersonparks.com.

Summer Cinema: The Karate Kid — “Wax on, wax off. Wax on, wax off.” Mr. Miyagi would be proud. Now, take a break from your first lesson to enjoy a classic ’80s film in the park. 9-11 p.m. Aug. 16. Free admission.

Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, washingtonpark.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 17

Bandstand Bluegrass: Willow Tree Carolers — This event brings Bluegrass, Roots and Americana to the bandstand. Cincinnatigrown folk band Willow Tree Carolers will take to the park with banjo and fiddle in hand in this week’s installment. 7-10 p.m. Aug. 17.

Free admission. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, washingtonpark.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 18

Midwest Black Family Reunion — One of the city’s largest family events returns for three days. It will bring families, nonprofits and businesses together to celebrate the

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Loveland Castle Days — Lords and ladies alike can take a stroll through castle gardens, visit a crafts market and enjoy historical entertainment. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 19. $8 adults; free kids 5 and under. Loveland Castle, 12075 Shore Road, Loveland, lovelandcastle.com.

Simple Plan at Bogart’s — These Canadian Pop punkers are back with their 15th-anniversary tour: No Pads, No Helmets… Just Balls. It’s a celebration of their first album of the same name. 7 p.m. Aug. 19. Tickets start at $25. Bogart’s, 2621 Vine St., Corryville, bogarts.com.

The City Flea — The Flea hosts its first fall market of the year in conjunction with the City Flea Kids Market, which gives local children ages 4-14 the opportunity to showcase their own wares. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 19. Free admission. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, washingtonpark.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 20

Green Day at Riverbend — Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tré Cool will bring Punk back to Cincinnati. The band returns for its Revolution Radio tour and will be joined by Catfish and the Bottlemen, alternative rockers hailing from Wales. 7 p.m. Aug. 20. Tickets start at $39. Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., California, riverbend.org.

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Birds of a Feather Music and Arts Festival — This festival boasts a scenic 80 acres. Swim in a lake, hike through the woods and bike on the trails of Thornhill Farm. Bring a tent or even an RV to camp through this four-day fest, which features bands like Rumpke Mountain Boys, Backup Planet, The Cliftones and more. Aug. 17-20. $75 Thursday-Sunday; $50 Saturday-Sunday. Thornhill Farm, 14114 Kenton Station Road, Morning View, Ky., birdsofafeatherfest.com.

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With the inclusion of health screenings and a jobs fair, the event promises to fuel mind, body and soul. Aug. 18-20. Free admission.

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Monday Night Trivia at Taft’s — Put your brain to the test at Taft’s Ale House every Monday night during a general knowledge trivia game. Categories include everything from music to science to television, with first- through third-place winners taking home a gift card.

Every trivia night, order up two sliders and a beer for $10. 8-10 p.m. Mondays. Free entry.

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Red to Bronze: The Story of Reds Statues — Local sculptor Tom Tsuchiya has created statues in bronze of eight Reds legends. Learn about these Reds icons and get a behind-the-scenes look at the process and tools used by Tsuchiya.

Through Sept. 4. $10 adults; $8 students/seniors; free ages 4 and younger. Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown, cincinnati.reds.mlb.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 22

Taft’s Tuesdays — Grab half-price pints and growler fills all day long at Taft’s Ale House — just wear any brewery or beer apparel. Tuesdays. Free entry. Taft’s Ale House, 1429 Race St., Over-the-Rhine, taftsalehouse.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23

Summer Cinema: Homeward Bound — This isn’t your average Wednesday at Washington Park. As always, man’s best friend is welcome to attend Summer Cinema, but this time Dogs of Cincy will join. The Humans of New Yorkstyle blog dedicated to dogs is looking to tell your dog’s story. 9-11 p.m. Aug. 23. Free admission. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-theRhine, washingtonpark.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 24

Cincy Brew Ha-Ha — Cincy Brew Ha-Ha is bringing lager and laughter to Sawyer Point for the 10th time. The annual festival will feature over 120 beers and more than 75 comedians on four stages. Chris Porter, a Last Comic Standing alum, will headline. Aug. 24-26. Free admission; $5 beer wristbands; $3 for two beer tickets. Sawyer Point, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Downtown, cincybrewhaha.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25

Taste of Blue Ash — Sample cuisine from more than 20 Blue Ash establishments in this

year’s festival. There will be live entertainment from Blessid Union of Souls and Loverboy on Friday. Return Saturday to see Halfway to Hazard and Big & Rich with Cowboy Troy.

Bring the kids for rides and a family fun area.

Noon-11 p.m. Aug. 25-26. Free admission. Blue Ash Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash, blueashevents.com.

Shakespeare and the Queen City — Shakespeare’s stories have been set in the Elizabethan era, the modern era and every age in between. This exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center will explore the transformation and relevance of the Bard’s work throughout history. At its center: Shakespeare’s First Folio, published in 1623. Through Oct. 29. Ticket price TBA. Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate, cincymuseum.org.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26

Butterfly Walk in Liberty Township — Meet the butterflies of Cherokee Park in this nature walk led by Bill Walker. 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 26.

Free admission. Cherokee Park, 4616 Watoga Drive, Liberty Township, liberty-township.com.

Taste of OTR — Come for the all-new Craft Beer Village, but stay for the usual fare — great eats from OTR and area restaurants.

This two-day event features music, children’s activities and raffles. Aug. 26-27. Free admission. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-theRhine, tendermerciesinc.org.

John Mayer at Riverbend — John Mayer stops in Cincinnati for the summer leg of his Search for Everything World Tour. 7 p.m. Aug. 26. Tickets start at $36. Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., California, riverbend.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27

Cheetah Run — A cheetah can run up to 75 mph. While you may not run as fast as them, you can run to benefit them. Proceeds from

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Riverfest — End summer with a bang. Head to the riverfront for a day of music, food, family and friends. But make sure to stay until 9:05 p.m. for Rozzi’s Famous Fireworks.

Noon-10 p.m. Sept. 3. Free admission. Sawyer Point/Yeatman’s Cove, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Downtown, webn.iheart.com.

this 5K go to the Cincinnati Zoo and its care of the animals who call it home. 8 a.m. Aug. 27. $35 zoo members; $40 non-members; free kids 12 and under. Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Avondale, cincinnatizoo.org.

MONDAY, AUGUST 28

BB Riverboats Historic Cincinnati Sightseeing Cruise — Set sail and sit back on a one-anda-half-hour sightseeing tour of the Ohio River.

Your captain will regale you with facts about the Queen City (did you know that one out of every four steamboats built in the United States was constructed in Cincinnati?). The cruise includes a cash bar and snacks available for purchase.

2:30 p.m. boarding; 3 p.m. sailing Aug. 28. $23 adults; $17 kids. BB Riverboats, 101 Riverboat Row, Newport, Ky., bbriverboats.com.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30

Summer Cinema: Beauty and the Beast — Be a guest at Washington Park’s final movie screening of the summer. Enjoy concessions and a full bar, with craft beer offerings available from Taft’s Ale House, Rhinegeist, MadTree Brewing and the Christian Moerlein Brewing Company. 9-11 p.m. Aug. 30. Free admission. Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, washingtonpark.org.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31

Salsa on the Square — Dance the night away on Fountain Square and cool down with an adult beverage. Tonight’s installment of Salsa on the Square features live music by TROPICOSO. 7-10 p.m. Aug. 31. Free. Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown, myfountainsquare.com.

Indie Vol. 2017 with Eric Nally — Catch the summer’s final installment of Indie Vol. 2017, featuring former Foxy Shazam member Eric Nally. 7-11 p.m. Sept. 1. Free. Fountain Square, Fifth and Vine streets, Downtown, myfountainsquare.com.

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Shakespeare In Love — Watch as William Shakespeare himself falls into a love that inspires the tragic romance of Romeo and Juliet. The Oscar-winning film comes to life on the stage of Marx Theatre. Through Sep. 30.

Ticket price TBA. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mount Adams Circle, Mount Adams, cincyplay.com.

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill at U.S. Bank Arena — Country music’s favorite couple comes back to Cincinnati on a joint tour, Soul2Soul. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2. Tickets start at $69.50.

U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway St., Downtown, usbankarena.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 04

Labor Day Picnic at Stricker’s Grove — Hamilton’s own private amusement park, Stricker’s Grove, opens to the public for its annual Labor Day celebration. Guests can take a ride on the park’s two rollercoasters, the Tornado and the Teddy Bear, play its 18 holes of mini golf, visit its video game arcade and much more. 1-8 p.m. Sept. 4. $12.50. Stricker’s Grove, 11490 Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton, strickersgrove.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 05

Improv Festival of Cincinnati — OTRimprov hosts IF Cincy, bringing local and national comedy troupes to the Know Theatre. Grab an all-access, weekend or one-night pass for five days of entertainment. Sept. 5-10. Tickets start at $6. Know Theatre, 1120 Jackson St., Over-the-Rhine, ifcincy.com.

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Fountain Feud — It’s time to play! Head to Fountain Square for a local version of Family Feud. Compete against other teams to guess the most popular answers to trivia questions.

7-9 p.m. Aug. 29. Free. Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown, myfountainsquare.com.

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