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Stir Crazy Kids

Mac Shack Green Township
5655 Harrison Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45248

West

Are your kiddos going STIR CRAZY this summer? Bring em into Mac Shack for a hands-on cooking class. $10 includes a kids mac & cheese and make your own cookies & cream pie with extra goodies. Ages 4 & up are welcome with a parent or guardian. Be sure to follow the...

Are your kiddos going STIR CRAZY this summer? Bring em into Mac Shack for a hands-on cooking class. $10 includes a kids mac & cheese and make your own cookies & cream pie with extra goodies. Ages 4 & up are welcome with a parent or guardian. Be sure to follow the...

Three-Course Seafood Night

Meritage Restaurant
40 Village Square, Cincinnati, OH 45246

North

Choose appetizer, salad and entree.

Choose appetizer, salad and entree.

Fountain Feud

Fountain Square
Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Take game night to the Square every Tuesday from 7p-9p for our version of the classic TV Gameshow. Fountain Feud’s format is similar to our popular Trivia game, but the difference is teams are challenged to identify the most popular answers, instead of having to know the...

Take game night to the Square every Tuesday from 7p-9p for our version of the classic TV Gameshow. Fountain Feud’s format is similar to our popular Trivia game, but the difference is teams are challenged to identify the most popular answers, instead of having to know the...

World Fare

Fountain Square
Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Enjoy food from vendors specializing in international cuisine every Wednesday from 11a-2p this summer on the Square. Vendor line-ups will be announced on our Facebook page each week. Follow us so you don’t miss out!

Enjoy food from vendors specializing in international cuisine every Wednesday from 11a-2p this summer on the Square. Vendor line-ups will be announced on our Facebook page each week. Follow us so you don’t miss out!

Fair Fare-A Culinary Exploration

Ten Thousand Villages
11316 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249

North

AN EDIBLE EXPLORATION INTO THE WORLD OF FAIR TRADE   -Learn how to turn their fair trade mixes, dips, spices & oils into a variety of creative recipes   -Sample soups, appetizers, entrees and more- COME HUNGRY!   -Enjoy 20% Off their selection of artisan...

AN EDIBLE EXPLORATION INTO THE WORLD OF FAIR TRADE   -Learn how to turn their fair trade mixes, dips, spices & oils into a variety of creative recipes   -Sample soups, appetizers, entrees and more- COME HUNGRY!   -Enjoy 20% Off their selection of artisan...

Wine Wednesday with Old Green Eyes & BBG

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen
4632 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226

East

BrewRiver is offering /2 off on boutique wine choices with the bonus of the best music in town. Old Green Eyes and BBG bringing The Great American Song Book back every Wednesday Night!

BrewRiver is offering /2 off on boutique wine choices with the bonus of the best music in town. Old Green Eyes and BBG bringing The Great American Song Book back every Wednesday Night!

Party on the Purple

Purple People Bridge
Access via Newport on the Levee in KY, Newport, KY 41071

The parties, which are open to the public, will be held each Wednesday night from 6 to 11 p.m. from May 1 to August 7, 2019 with different live bands taking the stage in the middle of the bridge during the course of the summer. The events will include beer, food trucks, soft...

The parties, which are open to the public, will be held each Wednesday night from 6 to 11 p.m. from May 1 to August 7, 2019 with different live bands taking the stage in the middle of the bridge during the course of the summer. The events will include beer, food trucks, soft...

Court Street Lobster Bar Pop-Up

Washington Park
1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

This summer enjoy your lobster in Washington Park while the good folks at Court Street Lobster Pop-up shop in the park on Thursday! Try these menu items (at a reduced price in the park too): A Maine-style lobster roll ($15): a quarter pound of lobster with chilled lemon...

This summer enjoy your lobster in Washington Park while the good folks at Court Street Lobster Pop-up shop in the park on Thursday! Try these menu items (at a reduced price in the park too): A Maine-style lobster roll ($15): a quarter pound of lobster with chilled lemon...

Fountain Square Eats

Fountain Square
Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Downtown’s favorite food truck food court, FSQ Eats, returns to Fountain Square! FSQ Eats is every Thursday from 11a-2p from April 4- October 10. Food truck line-ups will be announced on Fountain Square's Facebook page weekly.

Downtown’s favorite food truck food court, FSQ Eats, returns to Fountain Square! FSQ Eats is every Thursday from 11a-2p from April 4- October 10. Food truck line-ups will be announced on Fountain Square's Facebook page weekly.

Garten Grill Out

Findlay Market Biergarten
1801 Race St, Cincinanti, OH 45202

Downtown

Grab something at the market to toss on the grill (grills and basic equipment provided) and enjoy a wonderful summer evening at Findlay. The market is open until 6pm, and the grills will be available until 8pm.

Grab something at the market to toss on the grill (grills and basic equipment provided) and enjoy a wonderful summer evening at Findlay. The market is open until 6pm, and the grills will be available until 8pm.

Acoustic Happy Hour with Brad Martin

The Stretch
191 East Freedom Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Six strings and mixed drinks! Local musician Brad Martin is returning to The Stretch for an acoustic happy hour every Thursday from 5pm - 8pm. Get here early to enjoy half-price drafts (beer, wine, and cocktails) and $2 off select calls from 3pm - 7pm. 

Six strings and mixed drinks! Local musician Brad Martin is returning to The Stretch for an acoustic happy hour every Thursday from 5pm - 8pm. Get here early to enjoy half-price drafts (beer, wine, and cocktails) and $2 off select calls from 3pm - 7pm. 

The Master Class | Bourbon

Jag's Steak & Seafood
5980 West Chester Road, West Chester Township, OH 45069

North

Located at the gateway to Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail, Jag’s is bringing you tastes of the Bluegrass State's best bourbon. They’re pairing these with exquisite courses from the talents of Chef Michelle's culinary team with their next Master Class, July 25.

Located at the gateway to Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail, Jag’s is bringing you tastes of the Bluegrass State's best bourbon. They’re pairing these with exquisite courses from the talents of Chef Michelle's culinary team with their next Master Class, July 25.

Music at BCM

Behringer-Crawford Museum
1600 Montague Road, Covington, KY 41011

South

Adult beverages and food for purchase. Free parking. Each show runs from 7-9pm. 

Adult beverages and food for purchase. Free parking. Each show runs from 7-9pm. 

Christmas in July

Keystone Bar & Grill
249 Calhoun St., Cincinnati, OH 45219

Uptown

Merry Christmas in July! Keystone an't wait for the most wonderful time of the year so they're going ahead and spreading Christmas cheer! Join for Elf trivia and $5 Christmas cocktails.

Merry Christmas in July! Keystone an't wait for the most wonderful time of the year so they're going ahead and spreading Christmas cheer! Join for Elf trivia and $5 Christmas cocktails.

Breaking Bad Trivia at Keystone Hyde Park

Keystone Bar & Grill
3384 Erie Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45208

East

Stay for dinner he said, it'll be fun he said. Gather your teams (and your hazmat suit) and join  at Keystone - Hyde Park for Breaking Bad trivia. Per usual, Keystone will have $5 thematic cocktails and delicious grub to grab for dinner.

Stay for dinner he said, it'll be fun he said. Gather your teams (and your hazmat suit) and join  at Keystone - Hyde Park for Breaking Bad trivia. Per usual, Keystone will have $5 thematic cocktails and delicious grub to grab for dinner.

Breakfast with the Animals

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Uptown

Enjoy an up-close, unique breakfast experience before the Zoo opens! Early admission and parking are included, as well as a full breakfast buffet with coffee, juice, and mimosa bar. While breakfast is being served, the animals will wake up and enjoy enrichment treats left for...

Enjoy an up-close, unique breakfast experience before the Zoo opens! Early admission and parking are included, as well as a full breakfast buffet with coffee, juice, and mimosa bar. While breakfast is being served, the animals will wake up and enjoy enrichment treats left for...

Empowe(HER) Hour

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
21 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

VIBE Cincinnati presents an ultimate women’s empowerment networking event, powered by Morgan A. Owens and Women’s Liberation Workshop. Come network, mingle and engage in an intimate fireside chat with Eris T. Sims, NAACP Chief of Staff and Tamika Mallory, Co-President of...

VIBE Cincinnati presents an ultimate women’s empowerment networking event, powered by Morgan A. Owens and Women’s Liberation Workshop. Come network, mingle and engage in an intimate fireside chat with Eris T. Sims, NAACP Chief of Staff and Tamika Mallory, Co-President of...

Festival 513

Freedom Way
Freedom Way and Race, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

This event takes place on Freedom Way across from the main entrance of Paul Brown Stadium. The event is open to the public. Merchandise vendors, food booths and entertainment. In conjunction with Cincinnati Music Festival presented by P&G.

This event takes place on Freedom Way across from the main entrance of Paul Brown Stadium. The event is open to the public. Merchandise vendors, food booths and entertainment. In conjunction with Cincinnati Music Festival presented by P&G.

Live at Findlay

Findlay Market Biergarten
1801 Race St, Cincinanti, OH 45202

Enjoy a brew in the Biergarten and weekly tunes on Fridays and Sundays May-October.

Enjoy a brew in the Biergarten and weekly tunes on Fridays and Sundays May-October.

Art After Dark: Life's a Beach

Cincinnati Art Museum
953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Uptown

pla·ya: Spanish for beach, also used to describe dry lake beds in the American West such as the Black Rock Desert, home to the Burning Man event and inspiration for this month’s Art After Dark.   Life’s a beach and we’re just playing in the sand! Enjoy live music...

pla·ya: Spanish for beach, also used to describe dry lake beds in the American West such as the Black Rock Desert, home to the Burning Man event and inspiration for this month’s Art After Dark.   Life’s a beach and we’re just playing in the sand! Enjoy live music...

Juicy Justice Superhero Night

Taft's Brewing Co. Brewpourium
4831 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232

North

Boom! Kapow! Wham! In honor of our newest brew, Juicy Justice, Taft's is hosting a free superhero night!   Juicy Justice Double India Pale Ale will be on draft and available to grab a 6-pack to take home. Plus check out: - Silly string shooting area to practice...

Boom! Kapow! Wham! In honor of our newest brew, Juicy Justice, Taft's is hosting a free superhero night!   Juicy Justice Double India Pale Ale will be on draft and available to grab a 6-pack to take home. Plus check out: - Silly string shooting area to practice...

Summer Sips: Vodka and Tequila Tasting

Ault Park
3600 Observatory Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45208

Uptown

Summer Sips is a vodka and tequila tasting (with mixers provided) fundraiser to support Ault Park Cincinnati. Enjoy up to 7 one-ounce tastings from among more than 40 clear and infused vodkas and, by popular demand, tequilas! Lots of mixers and snacks will be provided, and some...

Summer Sips is a vodka and tequila tasting (with mixers provided) fundraiser to support Ault Park Cincinnati. Enjoy up to 7 one-ounce tastings from among more than 40 clear and infused vodkas and, by popular demand, tequilas! Lots of mixers and snacks will be provided, and some...

Admiral's Dinner

BB Riverboats
101 Riverboat Row, Newport, KY 41071

South

Eat, drink, and be merry at the ultimate weekend event! Cruise under the stars and dine on a feast fit for an Admiral. Would you enjoy a little music to top off your evening? A local area band or DJ will be onboard for your musical pleasure.

Eat, drink, and be merry at the ultimate weekend event! Cruise under the stars and dine on a feast fit for an Admiral. Would you enjoy a little music to top off your evening? A local area band or DJ will be onboard for your musical pleasure.

Cincy Soul: The Black Taste

Fountain Square
Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Enjoy dishes from locally-owned African-American restaurants, food trucks and caterers. The event also provides an opportunity to learn and experience diverse African-American cultures, heritage and traditions through visual performance arts, cultural displays and...

Enjoy dishes from locally-owned African-American restaurants, food trucks and caterers. The event also provides an opportunity to learn and experience diverse African-American cultures, heritage and traditions through visual performance arts, cultural displays and...

Community Ice Cream Social

St. Paul Lutheran Church
106 Maple St., Reading, OH 45215

North

Stop by for free ice cream and kids' games! The event will be held on the church lawn, or in the fellowship hall in the case of inclement weather.

Stop by for free ice cream and kids' games! The event will be held on the church lawn, or in the fellowship hall in the case of inclement weather.

Grown & Sexy Cincinnati Music Festival Day Party

Switch Lighting and Design
312 West 4th Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

For the first time ever, Vibe Cincinnati has partnered with Cincy Black Pride and Switch Lighting and Design to hold a day party for the LGBTQ+ Community during the Cincinnati Music Festival.   The event, hosted by Tim'm West (Black Bear Brotherhood) and Tami Lunan (Hey...

For the first time ever, Vibe Cincinnati has partnered with Cincy Black Pride and Switch Lighting and Design to hold a day party for the LGBTQ+ Community during the Cincinnati Music Festival.   The event, hosted by Tim'm West (Black Bear Brotherhood) and Tami Lunan (Hey...

Blues, Brews & BBQ

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum
1763 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton, OH 45013

North

Brews and BBQ will be available for individual purchase. Family activities will take place in the Pavilion. 

Brews and BBQ will be available for individual purchase. Family activities will take place in the Pavilion. 

Wingfest at Miami Valley Gaming

Miami Valley Gaming
6000 SR 63, Lebanon, OH 45036

North

Get to Miami Valley Gaming for food trucks & great music Featuring CLASSIC ROCK VOICES

Get to Miami Valley Gaming for food trucks & great music Featuring CLASSIC ROCK VOICES

Sunday Brunch with Todd Tepburn on the 88's

BrewRiver Creole Kitchen
4632 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226

East

Todd Zook Hepburn and BrewRiver's New Orleans Brunch go together like Forest and Jenny! Join BrewRiver each Sunday for piano and blues and the best damn brunch in town!

Todd Zook Hepburn and BrewRiver's New Orleans Brunch go together like Forest and Jenny! Join BrewRiver each Sunday for piano and blues and the best damn brunch in town!

Dixieland Jazz Brunch

BB Riverboats
101 Riverboat Row, Newport, KY 41071

South

There is nothing quite like a relaxing Sunday Brunch, especially one as delicious as BB Riverboat's! Dine on a hearty spread, then sit back and enjoy a perfectly relaxing afternoon. Take in the sights, listen to the Dixieland Jazz Band, linger in the sun, and visit with the...

There is nothing quite like a relaxing Sunday Brunch, especially one as delicious as BB Riverboat's! Dine on a hearty spread, then sit back and enjoy a perfectly relaxing afternoon. Take in the sights, listen to the Dixieland Jazz Band, linger in the sun, and visit with the...

Women of Influence Brunch

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
21 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Enjoy a meal with local women for this year's Women of Influecne Brunch. 

Enjoy a meal with local women for this year's Women of Influecne Brunch. 

Family Dinner Cruise

BB Riverboats
101 Riverboat Row, Newport, KY 41071

South

Experience the Mighty Ohio River with the whole family on this Sunday Family Dinner Cruise. Guests will enjoy a wonderful buffet meal, a two-hour river cruise and special entertainment. And with an earlier cruise time, you can have great family fun and still get the kids to bed...

Experience the Mighty Ohio River with the whole family on this Sunday Family Dinner Cruise. Guests will enjoy a wonderful buffet meal, a two-hour river cruise and special entertainment. And with an earlier cruise time, you can have great family fun and still get the kids to bed...

Trivia Night

Fountain Square
Fifth and Vine Streets, Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Every Monday from 7PM to 9PM, grab your friends and head to the Square for gift card prizes and plenty of fast-paced trivia! Teams must consist of no more than eight members in order to play. Fountain Square concessions offer beer, wine, drink specials, and Coca-Cola products...

Every Monday from 7PM to 9PM, grab your friends and head to the Square for gift card prizes and plenty of fast-paced trivia! Teams must consist of no more than eight members in order to play. Fountain Square concessions offer beer, wine, drink specials, and Coca-Cola products...

Lunch & Learn at Taft Museum of Art

Taft Museum of Art
316 Pike St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

In celebration of the L’Affichomania: The Passion for French Posters exhibit the American Sign Museum will be participating in a Lunch & Learn session hosted at the Taft Museum of Art. Get a first-hand account of the creation of the American Sign Museum, as well as some...

In celebration of the L’Affichomania: The Passion for French Posters exhibit the American Sign Museum will be participating in a Lunch & Learn session hosted at the Taft Museum of Art. Get a first-hand account of the creation of the American Sign Museum, as well as some...

Grilled Eats and Frozen Treats

Kate's Catering and Personal Chef Services
702 Sixth Ave, Dayton, KY 41074

South

This Kate’s class will have you singing an ode to summer! We will explore the art of grilling traditional summer dishes and more unique grill superstars like pizza and fresh fruits. Then leave the summer heat and delve into desserts with chilly, frozen treats. Grillin’ and...

This Kate’s class will have you singing an ode to summer! We will explore the art of grilling traditional summer dishes and more unique grill superstars like pizza and fresh fruits. Then leave the summer heat and delve into desserts with chilly, frozen treats. Grillin’ and...

Summer Vibes Rooftop Party

21c Cincinnati Cocktail Terrace
609 Walnut St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Downtown

Head to the Cocktail Terrace at 21C for a perfect relaxing summer evening!   They'll be featuring Taft's Brewing Co. summer favorites, Nellie's Key Lime Caribbean Ale and Tangerine Vibes Summer Ale.    Plus enjoy live bluegrass music!    Stop by...

Head to the Cocktail Terrace at 21C for a perfect relaxing summer evening!   They'll be featuring Taft's Brewing Co. summer favorites, Nellie's Key Lime Caribbean Ale and Tangerine Vibes Summer Ale.    Plus enjoy live bluegrass music!    Stop by...