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Roar on The River
Fernbank Park
West
Roar on The River
Fernbank Park
West
Join us on Saturday, July 21 for our 2nd annual Roar on the River at Fernbank Park.The cost is $25 per rider and $15 per passenger. Schedule: 8:30-10:00 am Registration 10:00-10:30 am Mandatory Safety Meeting 10:30 am Kickstands Up. Ride Starts. (The ride will last pproximately...
Join us on Saturday, July 21 for our 2nd annual Roar on the River at Fernbank Park.The cost is $25 per rider and $15 per passenger. Schedule: 8:30-10:00 am Registration 10:00-10:30 am Mandatory Safety Meeting 10:30 am Kickstands Up. Ride Starts. (The ride will last pproximately...
Local Daylily Farm Open to Public
Arrasmith Farm
South
Local Daylily Farm Open to Public
Arrasmith Farm
South
Like a Monet painting, a profusion of colorful daylilies splash across a scenic country hillside just minutes from Route 8 and the Ohio river. Enjoy the horses and old barn as you stroll past 100's of daylily varieties in new vibrant and pastel colors with ruffles, doubles, and...
Like a Monet painting, a profusion of colorful daylilies splash across a scenic country hillside just minutes from Route 8 and the Ohio river. Enjoy the horses and old barn as you stroll past 100's of daylily varieties in new vibrant and pastel colors with ruffles, doubles, and...
An Apothecary Soul Garden
Krohn Conservatory
Uptown
An Apothecary Soul Garden
Krohn Conservatory
Uptown
Take a stroll through the apothecary garden filled with herbs and healing plants. Not only will you learn about traditional remedies and recipes used to treat ailments, but you can explore our own rendition of a rustic and charming apothecary shop! You will find a calming blend...
Take a stroll through the apothecary garden filled with herbs and healing plants. Not only will you learn about traditional remedies and recipes used to treat ailments, but you can explore our own rendition of a rustic and charming apothecary shop! You will find a calming blend...
Christmas in July
EnterTRAINment Junction
North
Christmas in July
EnterTRAINment Junction
North
Visitors can enjoy the trappings of the winter holidays during Christmas in July at EnterTRAINment Junction. The Journey to the North Pole themed walk-through experience features a snowy winter wonderland, reindeer stables, elves’ workshop, Mrs. Claus’ kitchen and, of...
Visitors can enjoy the trappings of the winter holidays during Christmas in July at EnterTRAINment Junction. The Journey to the North Pole themed walk-through experience features a snowy winter wonderland, reindeer stables, elves’ workshop, Mrs. Claus’ kitchen and, of...
Anime Ohio
Sharonville Convention Center
North
Anime Ohio
Sharonville Convention Center
North
A celebration of anime, cosplay, and Japanese culture. Meet voice actors, listen to panels, learn in workshops, and join the cosplay costume contest.
A celebration of anime, cosplay, and Japanese culture. Meet voice actors, listen to panels, learn in workshops, and join the cosplay costume contest.
Princess Cruise
BB Riverboats
South
Princess Cruise
BB Riverboats
South
We respectfully request that all Royal Princesses join us for an enchanting afternoon aboard our Princess Cruise. Enjoy a unique cruise featuring a DJ, dancing and appearances by some of your favorite fairy tale princesses that we all love. Bring your "Little Princess" onboard...
We respectfully request that all Royal Princesses join us for an enchanting afternoon aboard our Princess Cruise. Enjoy a unique cruise featuring a DJ, dancing and appearances by some of your favorite fairy tale princesses that we all love. Bring your "Little Princess" onboard...
Chuck Wagon Dinner Ride
Bonnybrook Farms
North
Chuck Wagon Dinner Ride
Bonnybrook Farms
North
A Chuck Wagon Dinner Ride offers a FUN Evening of GREAT Food and Camaraderie for Families, Friends and Groups of all Sizes on a Beautiful and Historic 370 Acre Working Farm. Work up a hearty appetite before dinner with some "Fun on the Farm" Activities: Clodhopper Golf • Giant...
A Chuck Wagon Dinner Ride offers a FUN Evening of GREAT Food and Camaraderie for Families, Friends and Groups of all Sizes on a Beautiful and Historic 370 Acre Working Farm. Work up a hearty appetite before dinner with some "Fun on the Farm" Activities: Clodhopper Golf • Giant...
Dinner with Charles Dickens
Golden Lamb Restaurant
North
Dinner with Charles Dickens
Golden Lamb Restaurant
North
Michael Coyan re-enacts author Charles Dickens’s popular lecture featuring his travels through America in the 1840’s. Michelle Abrams plays a female reporter interviewing Mr. Dickens. ...
Michael Coyan re-enacts author Charles Dickens’s popular lecture featuring his travels through America in the 1840’s. Michelle Abrams plays a female reporter interviewing Mr. Dickens. ...
Shakespeare in the Park: Romeo & Juliet
Vinoklet Winery and Restaurant
North
Shakespeare in the Park: Romeo & Juliet
Vinoklet Winery and Restaurant
North
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents a free performance series, throughout the summer.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents a free performance series, throughout the summer.
Historic Buildings Open House
Shawnee Lookout
West
Historic Buildings Open House
Shawnee Lookout
West
Take a step back in time and catch a glimpse of life in the 1800s. See a cabin built in 1795 and two-story springhouse/schoolhouse dating from 1800.
Take a step back in time and catch a glimpse of life in the 1800s. See a cabin built in 1795 and two-story springhouse/schoolhouse dating from 1800.
The Bradbury Tattoos: A Rock Opera
Memorial Hall
Downtown
The Bradbury Tattoos: A Rock Opera
Memorial Hall
Downtown
Space aliens... nuclear war... the end of the world. Humans confront their impending demise in the new science fiction rock opera "The Bradbury Tattoos," premiering at Cincinnati's Memorial Hall on Friday, July 13 (6:00 and 9:00 p.m.), and Sunday, July 22 (5:00...
Space aliens... nuclear war... the end of the world. Humans confront their impending demise in the new science fiction rock opera "The Bradbury Tattoos," premiering at Cincinnati's Memorial Hall on Friday, July 13 (6:00 and 9:00 p.m.), and Sunday, July 22 (5:00...
Shakespeare in the Park: Romeo & Juliet
Washington Park
Downtown
Shakespeare in the Park: Romeo & Juliet
Washington Park
Downtown
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents a free performance series, throughout the summer.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents a free performance series, throughout the summer.
WWE Monday Night Raw
U.S. Bank Arena
Downtown
WWE Monday Night Raw
U.S. Bank Arena
Downtown
See your Favorite RAW WWE Superstars including: Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman, Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins & Bobby Lashley vs Jinder Mahal, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn & Elias
See your Favorite RAW WWE Superstars including: Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman, Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins & Bobby Lashley vs Jinder Mahal, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn & Elias
Brandon Bailey Johnson Meet and Greet
Herzog Music
Downtown
Brandon Bailey Johnson Meet and Greet
Herzog Music
Downtown
Please join us for a meet and greet with Guinness World Records holder for "Youngest Professional Music Producer" Brandon Bailey Johnson (free and for all ages!) before catching his appearance at Urban Artifact in Northside later that evening. His afternoon appearance at Herzog...
Please join us for a meet and greet with Guinness World Records holder for "Youngest Professional Music Producer" Brandon Bailey Johnson (free and for all ages!) before catching his appearance at Urban Artifact in Northside later that evening. His afternoon appearance at Herzog...
Twilight Tuesdays
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Uptown
Twilight Tuesdays
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Uptown
Enjoy the zoo after hours with half-off admission starting at 5:00pm
Enjoy the zoo after hours with half-off admission starting at 5:00pm
Summer Series For Kids
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum
North
Summer Series For Kids
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum
North
Summer Series for Kids is a specialized events for children, aged 5 through 12. These events are programs designed by local educators and artists to offer entertaining, interactive and educational experiences for students and adults. The programs are free with paid admission and...
Summer Series for Kids is a specialized events for children, aged 5 through 12. These events are programs designed by local educators and artists to offer entertaining, interactive and educational experiences for students and adults. The programs are free with paid admission and...
Happy Hour: Cocktail Chemistry
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum
North
Happy Hour: Cocktail Chemistry
Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum
North
Come learn the science behind your favorite potions! You’ll learn how to carbonate your beverage with dry ice, light up your party with fluorescent drinks, and layer on the fun with density drinks like B-52’s. You’ll also learn how to make simple syrups, balance flavors...
Come learn the science behind your favorite potions! You’ll learn how to carbonate your beverage with dry ice, light up your party with fluorescent drinks, and layer on the fun with density drinks like B-52’s. You’ll also learn how to make simple syrups, balance flavors...
Crown Jewels of Jazz Series
St. Aloysius Orphanage
Uptown
Crown Jewels of Jazz Series
St. Aloysius Orphanage
Uptown
The Crown Jewels of Jazz Series is back every Wednesday at 6:30 pm this July! Join us on the lawn at St. Aloysius to enjoy hot jazz performances, grab dinner from some of the area’s most famous food trucks, and enjoy free parking at Mercy Health. Organized by Learning Through...
The Crown Jewels of Jazz Series is back every Wednesday at 6:30 pm this July! Join us on the lawn at St. Aloysius to enjoy hot jazz performances, grab dinner from some of the area’s most famous food trucks, and enjoy free parking at Mercy Health. Organized by Learning Through...
Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream
St. Lawrence Square
West
Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream
St. Lawrence Square
West
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents a free performance series, throughout the summer.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents a free performance series, throughout the summer.
Vibe Marketplace
Fountain Square
Downtown
Vibe Marketplace
Fountain Square
Downtown
Enjoy food, shopping, art, and live music.
Enjoy food, shopping, art, and live music.
Community Night
Findlay Market
Downtown
Community Night
Findlay Market
Downtown
Join us for Community Night at Findlay Market! Each Thursday, a rotating lineup of arts groups, community groups and non-profits will showcase their amazing talents, and provide entertainment and learning opportunities.
Join us for Community Night at Findlay Market! Each Thursday, a rotating lineup of arts groups, community groups and non-profits will showcase their amazing talents, and provide entertainment and learning opportunities.
Oakley Summer Series
Geier Esplanade
Uptown
Oakley Summer Series
Geier Esplanade
Uptown
Community event featuring live music and entertainment
Community event featuring live music and entertainment
Shakespeare in the Park: Romeo & Juliet
Mt. Healthy City Park Stage
North
Shakespeare in the Park: Romeo & Juliet
Mt. Healthy City Park Stage
North
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents a free performance series, throughout the summer.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents a free performance series, throughout the summer.
Moving Arts Cincinnati
Aronoff Center for the Arts
Downtown
Moving Arts Cincinnati
Aronoff Center for the Arts
Downtown
A premiere opportunity to see contemporary dance by both world renowned and up and coming choreographers, while being engulfed in visual art displays, and musical performances.
A premiere opportunity to see contemporary dance by both world renowned and up and coming choreographers, while being engulfed in visual art displays, and musical performances.
Tropical Disco
Rhinegeist Brewery
Downtown
Tropical Disco
Rhinegeist Brewery
Downtown
Get down, getaway-style. On Friday, July 27th, Rhinegeist transforms into a Tropical Disco! Think blacklight dance floor, live DJs, facepainting, Luau-inspired fare provided by Sartre OTR, a stellar slate of brews, and frozen margaritas, featuring a new, tropical canned beer....
Get down, getaway-style. On Friday, July 27th, Rhinegeist transforms into a Tropical Disco! Think blacklight dance floor, live DJs, facepainting, Luau-inspired fare provided by Sartre OTR, a stellar slate of brews, and frozen margaritas, featuring a new, tropical canned beer....
International Cake Exploration Societé 43rd Annual ICES Convention and Show
Duke Energy Convention Center
Downtown
International Cake Exploration Societé 43rd Annual ICES Convention and Show
Duke Energy Convention Center
Downtown
The International Cake Exploration Societé (ICES) promotes the love and passion of cake decorating and sugar artistry. A truly international organization, we have thousands of members around the globe. We offer many opportunities for “Caring & Sharing” in the sugar arts...
The International Cake Exploration Societé (ICES) promotes the love and passion of cake decorating and sugar artistry. A truly international organization, we have thousands of members around the globe. We offer many opportunities for “Caring & Sharing” in the sugar arts...
DANGERWHEEL
Pendleton Neighborhood
Downtown
DANGERWHEEL
Pendleton Neighborhood
Downtown
On a certain summer's night, family and friends gather as the tranquil neighborhood of Pendleton transforms into two blocks of asphalt, speed and down-hill competition! THIS IS DANGERWHEEL! This 4th annual tournament of bravery and outdoor jollification is composed of two key...
On a certain summer's night, family and friends gather as the tranquil neighborhood of Pendleton transforms into two blocks of asphalt, speed and down-hill competition! THIS IS DANGERWHEEL! This 4th annual tournament of bravery and outdoor jollification is composed of two key...
Justin Fohl Benefit Fundraiser
Brookville Indiana American Legion
West
Justin Fohl Benefit Fundraiser
Brookville Indiana American Legion
West
Justin was injured in a catastrophic work accident which required amputation of his left leg. At only 23 years old and a member of the Army National Guard, Justin has a long road ahead of him. Come out and have some fun to help this kind hearted young man make his journey...
Justin was injured in a catastrophic work accident which required amputation of his left leg. At only 23 years old and a member of the Army National Guard, Justin has a long road ahead of him. Come out and have some fun to help this kind hearted young man make his journey...
Urban Pong Table Tennis Tournament
Washington Park
Downtown
Urban Pong Table Tennis Tournament
Washington Park
Downtown
Urban Pong presented by Skyline Chili welcomes 64 table tennis top-competitors who will battle for timeless ping pong glory and a prize package including a pair of tickets to the W&S Open Finals Match as well as a miniature replica of the coveted Rookwood Cup trophy.
Urban Pong presented by Skyline Chili welcomes 64 table tennis top-competitors who will battle for timeless ping pong glory and a prize package including a pair of tickets to the W&S Open Finals Match as well as a miniature replica of the coveted Rookwood Cup trophy.
Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Madeira City Parks & Rec
East
Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Madeira City Parks & Rec
East
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents a free performance series, throughout the summer.
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents a free performance series, throughout the summer.
