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Monday, Aug. 26

FAMILY: Everything Thomas, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Entertrainment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester. Immerse yourself in the world of the famous blue tank engine. This is the final run of this popular event. Runs through Sept. 15. $9.95-up. entertrainmentjunction.com.

MUSIC: Jazz at the Park presented by The Enquirer: Ben Levin, 6-9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs April 8-Oct. 28. Free. Washingtonpark.org.

TOUR: Homerama, 4-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, noon-9 p.m. Friday-Sunday, The Reserves at Stone Pillars Farm, 6791 Oakland Road (State Route 48), Loveland. Runs Aug. 24-Sept. 8. Cincyhomearama.com.

Tuesday, Aug. 27

FAMILY ENDING: Summer Family Night, 6-8 p.m., Spring Grove Cemetery, 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Spring Grove Village.

HEALTH: Summit Free Fitness, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 9 a.m. Sunday, Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash. Runs May 8-Sept. 25. Free. Blueash.com.

HEALTH: Workouts on the Great Lawn, 5-7 p.m., Ziegler Park, Sycamore St., Over-the-Rhine. Free. Zieglerpark.org.

MUSEUM: The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the Twenty-first Century, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Runs June 28-Sept. 29. Ticketed exhibition. $12. Cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

MUSEUM: Rodin/Response: Field Family Secrets, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Runs June 14-Sept. 8. Free. cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

MUSIC: Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Joe Satriani, Jason Bonham, 7 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. With Loverboy. riverbend.org.

MUSIC: The Gaslight Anthem, 8 p.m., Andrew J Brady Music Center, 25 Race St., Downtown. With Joyce Manor, Pinkshift. bradymusiccenter.com.

MUSIC: Built To Spill: There’s Nothing Wrong With Love 30th Anniversary Tour, 8 p.m., Bogart’s, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. bogarts.com.

MUSIC: Rosanne Cash, Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. With John Leventhal. memorialhallotr.com.

MUSIC: Jazz at the Square: Eric Lechliter/Michael Mavridoglou Trumpet Summit, 5-8 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Runs April 2-Oct. 8. Free. Myfountainsquare.com.

SPORTS: Cincinnati Reds vs. Oakland Athletics, 6:40 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 5:10 p.m. Thursday, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. Thomas Rhett post-game benefit concert Thursday. Reds.com.

SPORTS: Florence Y’alls vs. Juliet Slammers, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence. Wednesday is Strike Out Cancer Night; Thursday is Fan Appreciation Night and final home game of the season. Florenceyalls.com.

THEATER: Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet, 7 p.m., Oxford Community Arts Center Pavilion, 10 S. College Ave., Oxford. Free. cincyshakes.com.

Wednesday, Aug. 28

COMEDY: Ellen Skrmetti, 7 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. $32-$57. liberty.funnybone.com.

COMEDY: Pro-Am Open Mic Night, 6:30-10 p.m., Go Bananas Comedy Club, 8410 Market Place Lane, Montgomery. $5. Gobananascomedy.com.

CHARITY: Dementia Live, 7-9 p.m., Fretboard Brewing, 5800 Creek Road, Blue Ash. Step into the shoes of someone living with dementia at this immersive event. Includes Dewey’s Pizza and one beer ticket. Benefits Hospice of Southwest Ohio Foundation. $35. Eventbrite.com.

FAIR: Campbell County Fair, 6:30-10 p.m. Wednesday, 3:30-10 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday, Campbell County Fairgrounds, 100 Fairground Road, Alexandria. Runs Aug. 28-Sept. 2. Alexandriafair.org.

FILM: Summer Cinema: “Jurassic Park,” 8:30-11 p.m., Ziegler Park, 1322 Sycamore St., Over-the-Rhine. Watch family-friendly films on the great lawn. Runs May 29-Sept. 25. Free. Zieglerpark.org.

HEALTH: Workout on the Green, 5-7 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free. Washingtonpark.org.

MUSEUM: Jayson Musson: His History of Art, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown. Runs April 5-Sept. 8. Free. Cincycac.org.

MUSEUM: The Negro Motorist Green Book, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 E. Freedom Way, Downtown. Runs July 13-Oct. 13. Freedomcenter.org.

MUSEUM: Moment in Time: A Legacy of Photographs/Works from the Bank of America Collection, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday, Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Downtown. Runs June 8-Sept. 15. Closed Tuesdays. $15, $12 seniors, free ages 17-under. Sundays and Mondays are always free. taftmuseum.org/moment.

MUSEUM: Lens of History: A Celebration of People, Spaces and Emotions, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. Runs through Oct. 14. cincymuseum.org.

MUSEUM: Start of Term Feast at Hogwarts, 6:30-8 p.m., Heritage Village Museum, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. Special dishes prepared using 19th century cookbooks, inspired by everyone’s favorite school of witchcraft and wizardry. $50 per person. Heritagevillagecincinnati.org.

MUSIC ENDING: Piatt Acoustic Lunch Series, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Piatt Park, 100 Garfield Place, Downtown. Enjoy intimate live music every Wednesday June 5-Aug. 28. Free.

MUSIC ENDING: Fountain Blues: Mojo Blues Cats, 5-8 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Runs May 29-Aug. 28. Free. myfountainsquare.com.

MUSIC: Wild Card Wednesdays: 3D, 6-9 p.m., Factory 52, 4590 Beech St., Norwood. Runs May 29-Sept. 4. Free. factory52events.com.

MUSIC: Concert on the Commons: London Street, 7-9 p.m., Greenhills Commons, Winton and Farragut, Greenhills. Free. facebook.com.

THEATER: Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet, 7 p.m., Civic Park and Amphitheater, 111 E. High St., Lawrenceburg. Free. cincyshakes.com.

Thursday, Aug. 29

BARS: Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy, 6 p.m.-midnight Thursday-Friday, noon-midnight Saturday, 20 Century Theater, 3021 Madison Road, Oakley. Ages 21-up. $55-$62. Edgarallanpoebar.com.

COMEDY: Ryan Singer, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Go Bananas Comedy Club, 8410 Market Place Lane, Montgomery. $10-$15. gobananascomedy.com.

COMMUNITY: Festival of Faiths Peace Walk, 6-8 p.m., Ault Park, 5090 Observatory Circle, Mount Lookout. In times of war and division, this event seems to illuminate a way forward with peace and hope. Free. equasion.org.

COMMUNITY: Fountain District Launch Party, Thursday-Monday, Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Businesses surrounding Fountain Square will offer special discounts and promotions to celebrate district’s debut. Participating businesses include Baru, Bru Burger Bar, Butcher & Barrel, Down to Mars Vintage, Fountain Bar, Igby’s, Kinley Hotel, Mazunte Centro, Richter & Phillips, The Righteous Room and Via Vite. thefountaindistrict.com.

DANCE: Salsa on the Square: Dayton Salsa Project, 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Free. myfountainsquare.com.

HEALTH: Fitness at the Factory, 5:45-7 p.m., Factory 52, 4590 Beech St., Norwood. Special fitness event from Quidwell with everything from dance cardio to yoga. $30-up. Eventbrite.com.

MUSIC: Thomas Rhett, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. Post-game concert benefiting Love One International. reds.com.

MUSIC: The Hooten Hallers: The Devil’s Egg World Tour, 8 p.m., Southgate House Revival, Sanctuary, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. southgatehouse.com.

MUSIC: Colleen McKenna: The Broken Record Tour, 8 p.m., Southgate House Revival, Revival Room, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. southgatehouse.com.

MUSIC ENDING: Rockin’ the Roebling: Natural Progression, 7-10 p.m., Smale Riverfront Park, 166 Mehring Way, Downtown. Free. Cincinnati-oh.gov.

MUSIC ENDING: Roots Revival: Bedel & Hibbard, 7-9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free. Washingtonpark.org.

MUSIC ENDING: Live on the Levee: Dat Band, 7 p.m., Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport. Free.

MUSIC: Groovin’ on the Green: Michelle Robinson Band, 6-9 p.m., Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield. Free. Fairfield-city.org.

MUSIC: Concerts in the Park: Wild Carrot, 7 p.m., Hebron Branch Library Amphitheater, 1863 N. Bend Road, Hebron. Free. bcplundiscovered.org.

MUSIC ENDING: Music on the River: The Eagles Project, 7-9 p.m., Civic Park, 50 Short St., Lawrenceburg. Free. downtownlawrenceburg.com.

MUSIC ENDING: Uptown Music: Queen City Silver Stars, 7-9 p.m., Uptown Park, corner N. Main and E. High streets, Oxford. Free.

NIGHTLIFE: Adult Swim, 7-10 p.m., Ziegler Park, 1322 Sycamore St., Over-the-Rhine. Ages 21-up. $10. Registration required: zieglerpark.org.

THEATER: Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet, 7 p.m., Blue Ash Nature Park, 4337 Cooper Road, Blue Ash. Free. cincyshakes.com.

Friday, Aug. 30

ART: Art After Dark: Finesse, 5-9 p.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Free admission. Cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

ART: Final Friday, 5-9 p.m., Pendleton Art Center, 1310 Pendleton St., Pendleton. More than 250 artists open their studios to the public to browse and buy. Artist of the month: Tari Sasser, studio 102. Free admission. Valet parking available at the door for $10. Pendletonartcenter.com.

ART: CAC@21c, 6 p.m., 21c Museum Hotel, Walnut St., Downtown. Enjoy docent-led tour of 21c exhibitions followed by tour of CAC exhibitions. Arrive early to Metropole for a complimentary cocktail. Cincycac.org.

ART OPENING: MP Wiggins: Hidden Pictures, 6-8 p.m., Off Ludlow Gallery, 3408 Ormand Ave., Clifton. Exhibition of untitled abstractions where you can leave suggested titles for the pieces. Runs Aug. 30-Sept. 18.

COMEDY: Deray Davis, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday, 6:30 and 9 p.m. Saturday, 6 p.m. Sundau, Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. $47-$57. liberty.funnybone.com.

COMEDY: Crosstown Comedy Festival Finals: Daniel Van Kirk, 7 p.m., Commonwealth Sanctuary, 522 Fifth Ave., Dayton. $15. commonwealthsanctuary.com.

FAMILY: Bluey’s Big Play: The Stage Show, 6:30 p.m. Friday, noon and 4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. $48.75-up. Cincinnatiarts.org.

FESTIVAL: Nowhere Else Festival, Nowhere Else Farm, Friday-Sunday, 190 Townsend Road, Martinsville. This year’s lineup includes Over the Rhine, Valerie June, Chris Smither, Lily & Madeleine, John Fullbright, Anna Tivel, David Wax Museum, Carolina Story, The Newbees, Buffalo Wabs & the Price Hill Hustle, Joshua Thomas. Hosted and curated by the band Over the Rhine. Runs Aug. 30-Sept. 1. Nowhereelsefestival.com.

FESTIVAL: Nativity Fall Festival, 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 5935 Pandora Ave., Pleasant Ridge. Crescentparishes.org/festivals.

FILM: “Or Does It Explode – The Elementz Story,” 7 p.m., Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Premier of this documentary, which is also a fundraiser for Elementz. $20-$65. memorialhallotr.com.

FILM: Nightlight513: “Bring It On,” dusk, Covington Plaza, 1 Madison Ave., Covington. Ages 21-up. $11-$15. Nightlight513.com.

FILM: “Electric Lady Studios: A Jimi Hendrix Vision,” 7:30 p.m., Woodward Theater, 1401 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. $12-$15. Cincyticket.com.

MUSIC: Cage the Elephant: Neon Pill Tour, 7 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. With Young the Giant, Bakar, Willow Avalon. riverbend.org.

MUSIC: O.A.R., 6 p.m. doors, MegaCorp Pavilion, 101 W. Fourth St., Newport. With Ripe, DJ Logic. promowestlive.com.

MUSIC: Kenny Lattimore, 7:30 p.m., Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. ludlowgaragecincinnati.com.

MUSIC: Winger, 8 p.m., JD Legends, 65 Millard Drive, Franklin. With Guilty Pleasure. jdlegends.com.

MUSIC: Tom Waits Tribute, Northside Tavern, 4163 Hamilton Ave., Northside. northsidetav.com.

MUSIC ENDING: Friday Flow: Vincent Stroud, 7-10 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free. Washingtonpark.org.

MUSIC: Indie Friday: King Buffalo, 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Free. myfountainsquare.com.

MUSIC: Sizzling Summer Entertainment Series: The Mistics, 7 p.m., Colerain Park, 4725 Springdale Road, Colerain Township. Free. Colerain.org.

NIGHTLIFE: I Love the 80s to Death, 7-9:30 p.m., Old Spaghetti Factory, 6320 S. Gilmore Road, Fairfield. Enjoy 3-course dinner and immersive murder mystery. $59. Eventbrite.com.

NIGHTLIFE: Bop to the Top presents: Best of Both Worlds – Hannah Montana Night, 9 p.m., Bogart’s, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. bogarts.com.

OKTOBERFEST: The Liberty Home Oktoberfest, 6-11 p.m. Friday, 1-11 p.m. Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sunday, Deutscher Hausverein, 2361 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton. Runs Aug. 30-Sept. 1. Free parking. Facebook.com/libertyhomeassociation.

SPORTS: Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 12:40 p.m. and 6:40 p.m. Friday, 7:15 p.m. Saturday, 12:10 p.m. Sunday, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. Sunday is Hunter Greene bobblehead giveaway. Reds.com.

THEATER OPENING: Unnecessary Farce, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Mechanic Street Theater, 10 S. Mechanic St., Lebanon. Two undercover cops wait to catch the meeting between an embezzling mayor and his female accountant. But there’s confusion as to who is in which room. Runs Aug. 30-Sept. 8. ltcplays.com.

Saturday, Aug. 31

BARS: Mimosa Crawl, 1-5 p.m., Over-the-Rhine. Includes souvenir cup, mimosa samples at each venue, mimosa drink specials, swag bag. $20. Eventbrite.com.

COMEDY: Crosstown Comedy Festival Final: Daniel Van Kirk, 7 p.m., The Comet, 4579 Hamilton Ave., Northside. $10. bombsawaycomedy.com.

COMMUNITY: One Family One Love, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Laurel Park, W. Liberty St. at John St., West End. Enjoy the largest cookout in the West End. A Peace Walk kicks off the event at 11 a.m. Saturday and runs from City Link (800 Bank St.) south down Linn St., left onto Liberty and ending at Laurel Park. A panel discussion on preventing violence, mental health awareness and financial wellness follows, as well as free food, games and music. Free.

COMMUNITY: Old Timer’s Day, Rabbit Hash General Store, 10021 Lower River Road, Rabbit Hash. rabbithash.com.

FAMILY: 1940s Day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. Included with museum admission. Cincymuseum.org/1940sday.

FAMILY: Spark in the Dark, 8-11 p.m., Miami Whitewater Forest, 9001 Mt. Hope Road, Harrison. Light up the lake as you float on glowing boats, take a nighttime hike, meet educational animals, tell stories around a campfire and glow wild. Free admission. Glow boat rentals per hour: $18.54 4-seat pedal boat, $23.18 5-seat dragon pedal boat. Greatparks.org.

FAMILY: Aspiring Artists, noon-5 p.m., Cincinnati Museum Center, KidSpace, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. Different artists guide kids in different styles and mediums. Aug. 31: Sarah Rodriguez: Piece by Piece, Native Ohio Flora & Fauna. Included with museum admission. Cincymuseum.org.

FAMILY OPENING: Mums the Word, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Runs Aug. 31-Oct. 13. cincinnati-oh.gov.

FESTIVAL: Lunken Airport Days, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Lunken Airport, 262 Wilmer Ave., East End. Free gate admission and parking. Runs Aug. 31-Sept. 1. Warbirds.clubexpress.com.

FESTIVAL OPENING: Ohio Renaissance Festival, 10542 State Route 73, Harveysburg. Runs weekends Aug. 31-Oct. 27. Renfestival.com.

FESTIVAL: St. John Neumann Festival, 5-11 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 12191 Mill Road, Springfield Township. Live music, bingo, merchandise booths, food beverages, games of chance, poker tent, kids’ games and prizes. Runs Aug. 31-Sept. 1. Theblessedtrinityfamily.org.

FESTIVAL: Augusta Heritage Days Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Augusta. Enjoy vendors, food, music, a frog derby and more. Augustaky.com.

MUSIC: Diesel aka Shaq, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. Post-game concert. reds.com.

MUSIC: Tesla: Keepin’ it Real Tour, 8 p.m., Andrew J Brady Music Center, 25 Race St., Downtown. With Stretch, Kurt Deimer. bradymusiccenter.com.

MUSIC: Kidz Bop: Live, 6 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. riverbend.org.

MUSIC: Midwest Friends Fest, 6 p.m., Southgate House Revival, whole house, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. southgatehouse.com.

MUSIC: Deborah Cox, 7:30 p.m., Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. ludlowgaragecincinnati.com.

MUSIC: Akon, 8 p.m., Hard Rock Casino, 1000 Broadway, Pendleton.

MUSIC: Macy Gray, 9 p.m., Turfway Park, 7500 Turfway Drive, Florence. turfway.com.

MUSIC: Sungaze Album Release, 8 p.m., Woodward Theater, 1401 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. With Fern Murphy, Ascension Day. cincyticket.com.

MUSIC: JD Shelburne, 7 p.m., Belterra Casino, 777 Belterra Drive, Florence, Ind. belterracasino.com.

MUSIC: Music at the Esplanade: Union Son, 5-7 p.m., Smale Riverfront Park, 166 Mehring Way, Downtown. Free.

MUSIC: Fifth and Vine Live: Aja Tribute to Steely Dan, 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Free. myfountainsquare.com.

MUSIC: Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Summer Park Series: Pops, Inc., 7:30 p.m., Devou Park, 1201 Park Drive, Covington. Free. kyso.org.

NIGHTLIFE: Cincy Silent Disco: Hat & Wig Party, 8 p.m., Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave., Covington. $17, $12 advance. Cincysilentdisco.com.

OUTDOORS: Mushroom Mania, 3-5 p.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. Hunt for fungi in the forest, sample native mushrooms and make spore prints. Greatparks.org.

RECREATION: FCC Tailgate, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Celebrate with other FCC fans before the match. Free.

SPORTS: FC Cincinnati vs. CF Montreal, 7:30 p.m., TQL Stadium, 1501 Central Parkway, West End. Fccincinnati.com.

TOURS: Heritage Program: Union Terminal Tower A, 11 a.m., 1, 2 and 3 p.m., Union Terminal, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. Visit historic Tower A, the original command center for the 216 daily trains that used to roll into Cincinnati. Approximately 35 steep steps. Ages 10-up. $20. cincymuseum.org.

Sunday, Sept. 1

COMMUNITY: I Am Cincinnati Festival, 3-10 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine.

MUSIC: Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Summer Park Series: Pops, Inc., 7:30 p.m., Tower Park, 950 S. Fort Thomas Ave., Fort Thomas. Free. kyso.org.

MUSIC: Sunshine Sessions House Music Festival, 2-9 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Free.

NIGHTLIFE: GAYC/DC, 7 p.m., Oddfellows Bar, 2014 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. The gayest AC/DC tribute ever. With V-Twin Sin and Vampire Weekend at Bernies. $15. Eventbrite.com.

RIVERFEST: Riverfest, noon-10 p.m., Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove, 705 E. Pete Rose Way; Festival Park, 100 Riverboat Row, Newport; and Covington Plaza, 144 Madison Ave., Covington.

RIVERFEST: Boom on the Bridge, 6-11 p.m., Purple People Bridge, 1 Levee Way, Newport. Unique way to experience the Riverfest fireworks. Includes unobstructed views, music, local food, dessert and drinks, parking, private restrooms and custom gift. Benefits Purple People Bridge maintenance. $160. Eventbrite.com.

RIVERFEST: Rhythm & Blues Boom Cruise, 6-11 p.m., Queen City Riverboats, 100 O’Fallon Ave., Dayton. Sail on Destiny Yacht Charter with dinner, live music from Frank B Sax and Tammy Tanyell, and spectacular view of WEBN fireworks. $195. eventbrite.com.

RIVERFEST: The Big Boom, 5 p.m., Beeline, 1 Levee Way, Newport. Tickets include priority view of fireworks, one cocktail and DJ. $50-$75. eventbrite.com.

RIVERFEST: Labor Day Fireworks, 16 Lots, 1 Levee Way, Newport. SOLD OUT.

RIVERFEST: Top of the Park Rooftop Fireworks, 6-11:30 p.m., Top of the Park at The Phelps, 506 E. Fourth St., Downtown. Includes two drink vouchers, appetizer buffet, view of the fireworks. $150-$200. eventbrite.com.

SHOPPING: Tri-State Antiques Market, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, 351 E. Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg. $5. lawrenceburgantiqueshow.com.

THEATER: Shakespeare in the Park: Hamlet, 7 p.m., Stanbery Park, 2221 Oxford Ave., Mount Washington. Free. cincyshakes.com.

Looking ahead

CHARITY: 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, Sept. 7, TQL Stadium, 1501 Central Parkway, West End. Benefits National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. nfff.akaraisin.com/ui/cincinnati24.

CHARITY: Great Pumpkin Race, Fall Festival and Autism Resource Fair, Oct. 12, Linden Grove School, 4122 Myrtle Ave., Sycamore Township. $40/family of four plus 10 activity tickets. autismcincy.org.

BOOKS: Kenny G: Life in the Key of G, Sept. 27, School for the Creative and Performing Arts, 108 W. Central Parkway, Over-the-Rhine. In conjunction with Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Grammy Award-winning artist celebrates the launch of new book. Buy advance copy of book to gain ticket to event. josephbeth.com.

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