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Things to do in Cincinnati this week: June 17-23
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Monday, June 17
FAIR: Dearborn County Fair, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Friday, Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, 351 E. Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg. Rodeo, fair queen contest, muddy hog competition, BBQ classic, pedal tractor pull, AG Olympics, cornhole competition, baby contest and more. Rides open at 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 4-11 p.m. Friday. $25 wristband for unlimited rides. Fairground admission is free. dearborncountyfair.com.
FAIR: Pendleton County Fair, 6-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 68 Fairgrounds Road, Falmouth. Carnival rides, kiddie tractor pull, pet show, chicken rodeo, pageants, tractor pull, demolition derby and more. Friday is Family Fun Night. $50 week-long pass, $15 Friday-Saturday, $10 Monday-Thursday. Pcyouthfair.com.
FAMILY: Butterflies in Space, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. This year’s butterfly show is inspired by the butterflies of the International Space Station in 2009, who successfully adapted to a zero-gravity environment. Runs May 11-Aug. 18. $10, $7 ages 5-17, free ages 4-under. krohn.ticketspice.com.
FAMILY ENDING: Mermaids, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily except Tuesdays, Newport Aquarium, 1 Levee Way, Newport. Runs May 25-June 23. Included with general admission. No mermaids on Tuesdays.
FILM: “I Used to be Funny,” 7:30 p.m., Woodward Theater, 1401 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. $12-$15. Cincyticket.com.
MUSEUM: Pompeii: The Exhibition, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. Runs Feb. 16-July 28. Closed Tuesday-Wednesday. Tickets: $23.50, $21.50 seniors, $19.50 children. Cincymuseum.org.
MUSIC: Jazz at the Park presented by The Cincinnati Enquirer: Mike Wade Quintet, 6-9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs April 8-Oct. 28. Free. Washingtonpark.org.
Tuesday, June 18
COMEDY: Funniest Person in Cincinnati 2024, 7:30 p.m., Go Bananas Comedy Club, 8410 Market Place Lane, Montgomery. $5. Gobananascomedy.com.
FAMILY: Summer Family Night, 6-8 p.m., Spring Grove Cemetery, 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Spring Grove Village. Every Tuesday from June-August, the cemetery’s 45 miles of paved roadways will be closed to motorized transportation. Pedestrians only beyond railroad arch. The Garage OTR will be on site with Segway rentals. To reserve rental, visit thegarateotr.com.
FILM: “Symbiopsychotaxiplasm,” 7 p.m., Par Projects, 1646 Hoffner St., Northside. Hosted by Open Source Cinema Cinci. Free.
FOOD TRUCKS: Strauss Troy Market on the Square, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Food trucks visit. Live music. Runs April 2-Oct. 1. Free. Myfountainsquare.com.
HEALTH: Museum Mindfulness: Rotunda Yoga, 6-8:30 p.m., Union Terminal, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. Enjoy yoga class in iconic rotunda, followed by drinks, appetizers and mindful conversation. Free. Register: eventbrite.com.
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, 6-8 p.m., Ziegler Park, Sycamore St., Over-the-Rhine. Free. Zieglerpark.org.
MUSEUM: From Shanghai to Ohio: Woo Chong Yung, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Runs May 10-Aug. 18. Free. 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. Exhibition is both a provocation and artistic response by Indian artist Supermrin to four canonical sculptures by Auguste Rodin on temporary loan to the CAM. Runs June 14-Sept. 8. Free. cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
MUSIC: USAF Band’s Singing Sergeants, 7 p.m., Christ Church Cathedral, 318 E. Fourth St., Downtown. Enjoy choral standards, folk tunes and a unique tribute to veterans. Free; reservations required: usafband.ticketleap.com.
MUSIC: Little Feat: Can’t Be Satisfied Tour, 8 p.m., PNC Pavilion, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. With Los Lobos. riverbend.org.
MUSIC: Paul Cauthen, 8 p.m., Bogart’s 2621 Vine St., Corryville. bogarts.com.
MUSIC: Jazz at the Square: Michael Mavridoglou Quintet, 5-8 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Runs April 2-Oct. 8. Free. Myfountainsquare.com.
MUSIC: Summer Concert Series: Miami University Steel Band, 7-9 p.m., Nature Park, 4337 Cooper Road, Blue Ash. Free. blueash.com/calendar.
MUSIC: All Acoustic Musicians, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Famous Old Time Music Company, 1196 Ross Millville Road, Hamilton. Outdoors, so if it is raining, show is canceled. Free. fotmc.com/vam-jam.
OPERA: Creators Forum, 5 p.m., Music Hall, Corbett Tower, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Meet creative team behind two operas commissioned as part of the groundbreaking artistic initiative, The Black Opera Project. Free, reservations required: 513-241-2742; Cincinnatiopera.org.
OPERA: Studio Sessions: Jacqueline Echols McCarley, 8 p.m., Music Hall, Wilks Studio, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Before her appearance as Mary Dee in Cincinnati Opera’s world stage premiere of Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio, Metropolitan Opera soprano McCarley will present “Soul and Spirit,” an intimate concert tracing her musical inspirations. $60, $45 general. Cincinnatiopera.org.
Wednesday, June 19
FILM: Summer Cinema: “Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse,” 9-11 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, 5:30-7 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free. Washingtonpark.org.
JUNETEENTH: Juneteenth Jubilee, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 E. Freedom Way, Downtown. Enjoy live music, programming, community vendors and food trucks. Bengals offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. is keynote speaker. Free. freedomcenter.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: 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.
MUSIC: Summer Concert: Yesterday Once More, 7-9 p.m., Spring Grove Cemetery, 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Spring Grove Village. Carpenters tribute band performs in the Rose Garden Gazebo. Free. Springgrove.org.
MUSIC: Piatt Acoustic Lunch Series, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Piatt Park, 100 Garfield Place, Downtown. Runs June 5-Aug. 28. Free. Cincinnati-oh-gov.
MUSIC: Fountain Blues: Lady Joya Band, 5-8 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Runs May 29-Aug. 28. Free. myfountainsquare.com.
MUSIC: Wild Card Wednesdays: Lauren Eylise, 6-9 p.m., Factory 52, 4590 Beech St., Norwood. Runs May 29-Sept. 4. Free. factory52events.com.
MUSIC: Wednesdays in the Woods: Vudu Childe, 7-9 p.m., Burnett Woods Bandstand, 3251 Brookline Ave., Corryville. Free. cliftonculturalarts.org.
MUSIC: Concert on the Commons: The Roadtrip Band, 7-9 p.m., Greenhills Commons, Winton and Farragut, Greenhills. Free. facebook.com.
MUSIC: Summer Sessions Live at the Lodge: DeBray Duo, 6-9 p.m., Voice of America MetroPark, 7850 VOA Park, West Chester Township. Runs May 15-July 24.
MUSIC: 6lack: No More Lonely Nights, 8 p.m., Bogart’s 2621 Vine St., Corryville. bogarts.com.
MUSIC: Jon McLaughlin: Coast to Coast Tour, 8 p.m., Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. memorialhallotr.com.
OUTDOORS: Great Parks Community Days: Juneteenth, all Great Parks of Hamilton County. Special activities and free entry without the need for a motor vehicle permit. 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.
SPOKEN WORD: Tom Dowling: Mysteries of the Titanic, 6-7:30 p.m., Mason Public Library, 200 Reading Road, Mason. Titanic historian hosts interactive discussion based on his forthcoming book “Titanic: Tragedy of Errors.” Free. masonpl.libcal.com.
SPORTS: FC Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia Union, 7:30 p.m., TQL Stadium, 1501 Central Parkway, West End. Juneteenth Night. Fccincinnati.com.
Thursday, June 20
ART: Hamilton County Garage Mural Dedication, 9:30-10:45 a.m., 1810 Logan St., Over-the-Rhine. Free.
CHARITY: Wine for Whiskers, 6:30-9:30 p.m., ARTclectic Gallery, 6249 Stewart Ave., Silverton. Includes 2 oz. wine pours, light bites, door prizes. Benefits Ohio Alleycat Resource & Spay-Neuter Clinic. Ohioalleycat.org/wineforwhiskers. SOLD OUT.
COMEDY: The Rudick Siblings, 7 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. Cincinnati natives Leah and Andrew Rudick. $27. liberty.funnybone.com.
COMEDY: Connor Larsen, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Go Bananas Comedy Club, 8410 Market Place Lane, Montgomery. $10-$15. Gobananascomedy.com.
COMEDY: Ever Mainard, 7 p.m., Commonwealth Sanctuary, 522 Fifth Ave., Dayton. Benefits Queer KY. $25. Commonwealthsanctuary.com.
COMEDY: MOTRMouth presents: Reid Faylor, 7 p.m., MOTR Pub, 1345 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. motrpub.com.
COMMUNITY: Soup & Stories, 6-8:30 p.m., The Welcome Project, 2940 Colerain Ave., Camp Washington. Hear inspiring stories of healing from individuals on the path to recovery from substance use disorder, shared over a comforting meal chosen by the storyteller. Hosted by artist Asha White. Runs Thursdays in June. Free. wavepoolgallery.org.
DANCE: Salsa on the Square: Son del Caribe, 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Free. myfountainsquare.com.
FILM: Summit Cinema, 8-11 p.m., Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash. Free. Blueash.com.
FILM: “Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation,” 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Monday, Cincinnati Museum Center, Lindner Family Omnimax Theater, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. Closed Tuesday-Wednesday. Runs through July 28. $9.50, $7.50 ages 60-up and ages 3-12. cincymuseum.org.
FILM: “Blue Whales: Return of the Giants,” 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Monday, Cincinnati Museum Center, Lindner Family Omnimax Theater, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. Closed Tuesday-Wednesday. $9.50, $7.50 ages 60-up and ages 3-12. cincymuseum.org.
MUSIC: June Summer Music Festival, 6-10 p.m., Ault Park Pavilion, 5090 Observatory Circle, Mount Lookout. Live music by The Menus, plus craft beer, wine, hard seltzer/margaritas and food trucks. Inflatables, games and kids’ activities from 6-8 p.m. Free. Aultparkac.org.
MUSIC: Rockin’ the Roebling: Noah Wotherspoon, 7-10 p.m., Smale Riverfront Park, 166 Mehring Way, Downtown. $1 from beer sales benefits Cincinnati Parks. Free. Cincinnati-oh.gov.
MUSIC: The Takeover: DV8, 6 p.m., The Square at Union Centre, 9285 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester Township. Free. westchesteroh.org/takeover.
MUSIC: Roots Revival: The Tillers, 7-9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free. Washingtonpark.org.
MUSIC: Live on the Levee: Cassette Junkies, 7 p.m., Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport. Free.
MUSIC: Groovin’ on the Green: Fooz Fighters, 6-9 p.m., Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield. Free. Fairfield-city.org.
MUSIC: Concerts in the Park: HiFi Honey, 7-9 p.m., Beech Acres Park, 6910 Salem Road, Anderson Township. Free. andersonparks.com.
MUSIC: Music on the River: Dogs of Society Elton John Tribute, 7-9 p.m., Civic Park, 50 Short St., Lawrenceburg. Free. downtownlawrenceburg.com.
MUSIC: Live After 5: Michelle Robinson Band, 6-9 p.m., The Square at Liberty Center, 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township. Free.
MUSIC: Uptown Music: Miami University Steel Band, 7-9:30 p.m., Uptown Park, corner N. Main and E. High streets, Oxford. Free.
MUSIC: Robert Glasper, 7:30 p.m., Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. ludlowgaragecincinnati.com.
MUSIC: Al Di Meola: The Electric Years, 8 p.m., Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. memorialhallotr.com.
MUSIC: Kevin Gordon Trio, 8 p.m., Southgate House Revival, Sanctuary, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. With Shanty Boat Trio. southgatehouse.com.
MUSIC: Music at BCM: Tickled Pink Electric Trio, 7-9 p.m., Behringer-Crawford Museum Amphitheater at Devou Park, 1600 Montague Road, Covington. $7, $5 ages 13-17, free ages 12-under. Bcmuseum.org.
SOLSTICE: Summer Solstice Rooftop Yoga, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 3412 Clifton Ave., Clifton. Benefits Axl Foundation, which fundraises to help provide service dogs for children. $30. eventbrite.com.
Friday, June 21
ART OPENING: SOS ART 2024, 6 p.m., Art Academy of Cincinnati, 1212 Jackson St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs June 21-July 14. Free.
ART OPENING: Sharareh Khosravani: Windy Land, 6-8 p.m., Weston Art Gallery, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. Iranian-born artist based in Cincinnati explores concepts of loss and otherness. Runs June 21-Aug. 18. cincinnatiarts.org.
ART OPENING: Josie Love Roebuck: Embracing One’s Wholeness, 6-8 p.m., Weston Art Gallery, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. Interdisciplinary artist addresses the contemporary complexities of identifying as biracial through symbolizing pain and triumph, exclusion, and acceptance. Runs June 14-Aug. 18. Free. cincinnatiarts.org.
ART OPENING: Kelly Kroener: A Place in Space, 6-8 p.m., Weston Art Gallery, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. New body of installation-based work incorporating fiber and sculpture. Runs June 14-Aug. 18. Free. cincinnatiarts.org.
ART: Sip & Tour, 6 p.m., 21c Museum Hotel, 609 Walnut St., Downtown. Enjoy guided tour of current exhibition, The SuperNatural, while enjoying a cocktail inspired by the artwork. Ages 21-up. $20. Reservations: Exploretock.com.
CHARITY: Zoo La La, 7:30 p.m., Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Avondale. Enjoy food sampling from local restaurants, signature cocktails, animal encounters, live entertainment and more. Benefits Zoo’s Education Department. Ages 231-up. $175 early entry, $125 general. Cincinnatizoo.org.
COMEDY: Bombs Away Comedy: Funny to the Core, 7:30 p.m., Northwood Cider Co., 2075 Mills Ave., Norwood. Featuring Spark Tabor, Arielle Isaac Norman, Sixx Sense and David Stewart. $5-$10. Bombsawaycomedy.com.
COMEDY: Sommore, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday, 7 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday, Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. $42-$52. liberty.funnybone.com.
COMEDY: Hari Kondabolu, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Commonwealth Sanctuary, 522 Fifth Ave., Dayton. $25. Commonwealthsanctuary.com.
EXPO: Ohio Anime Expo, 4-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sharonville Convention Center, 11350 Chester Road, Sharonville. Runs June 21-23. $80 VIP weekend pass, $50 weekend pass, $30 Saturday only, $25 Sunday only, $20 Friday only. Animeohio.com.
FESTIVAL: Covington Taco & Margarita Festival, 5-11 Friday, noon-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-7 p.m. Sunday, Goebel Park, 501 Philadelphia St., Covington. Runs June 21-22. Free admission. cincyfests.com.
FESTIVAL: June in Olde Williamsburg, 6-11 p.m. Friday, noon-11 p.m. Saturday, Old High School grounds, 549 W. Main St., Williamsburg. Runs June 21-22. Facebook.com/juneinoldewilliamsburgh.
FESTIVAL: FunFest, 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 12:30-5 p.m. Sunday, Mary Queen of Heaven, 1150 Donaldson Highway, Erlanger. Live music Friday: Doghouse. Saturday: The Derek Alan Band. mqhparish.com.
FESTIVAL: John XXIII Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight Friday, 4 p.m.-midnight Saturday, noon-8 p.m. Sunday, 3806 Manchester Road, Middletown. stjohn23school.org.
FESTIVAL: St. John Festival, 6-11:30 p.m. Friday, 5-11:30 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Live music Friday: Amy Sailor Band, Scotty Bratcher. Saturday: Mad River Band, Strangelove. Sunday: Mike Davis, The Belairs. stjb.net.
FESTIVAL: St. Veronica Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight Friday, 5 p.m.-midnight Saturday, 12:30-6 p.m. Sunday, 4473 Mt. Carmel-Tobasco Road, Union Township. Amusement rides, casino games, kids’ games, food, beer. Live music Friday: Turned Up, Sly Band. Saturday: Marshall Law, Crown Watts. Sunday: Snyder Kelly, Kenny Welsh Band. stmarymagdalene.org.
FESTIVAL: St. Max Fest, 6-11 p.m. Friday, 5-11 p.m. Saturday, 3-9 p.m. Sunday. Games, live music, rides, silent auction, basket raffle, wine pull, desserts. saint-max.org.
FILM: Sundance Short Film Program, 7 p.m. Friday, 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Garfield Theatre, 719 Race St., Downtown. Runs June 14-16 and June 21-23. $16, $12 advance. Cincyworldcinema.org.
MUSIC: Friday Flow: Dave Tolliver, 7-10 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free. Washingtonpark.org.
MUSIC: Indie Friday: Noah Smith, 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Free. myfountainsquare.com.
MUSIC: Sizzling Summer Entertainment Series: Acoustic Blue, 7 p.m., Colerain Park, 4725 Springdale Road, Colerain Township. Free. Colerain.org.
MUSIC: New Kids on the Block: Magic Summer Tour, 7 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. With Paula Abdul, DJ Jazzy Jeff. riverbend.org.
MUSIC: The Used, 8 p.m., Bogart’s 2621 Vine St., Corryville. bogarts.com.
MUSIC: RNR: Richard Elliot & Rick Braun 7:30 p.m., Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. ludlowgaragecincinnati.com.
MUSIC: Rev. Horton Heat, 7:30 p.m., Riverfront Live, 4343 Kellogg Ave., East End. With Supersuckers. riverfrontlivecincy.com.
MUSIC: Sistern, Fairmount Girls, Napsack, 9:30 p.m., MOTR Pub, 1345 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. motrpub.com.
MUSIC: Portrayal of Guilt, 9 p.m., Woodward Theater, 1401 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. With Butcher’s Dog, Wretched Blessing, Super Shotgun. cincyticket.com.
OUTDOORS: Full Moon Hike, 9 p.m., Woodland Mound, Seasongood Nature Center, 8250 Old Kellogg Road, Anderson Township. Let the moon guide on this walk. Free. greatparks.org.
SPORTS: Cincinnati Reds vs. Boston Red Sox, 7:10 p.m. Friday, 4:10 p.m. Saturday, 1:40 p.m. Sunday, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. Sunday is Spencer Steer Home Replica Jersey giveaway. Runs June 21-23. Reds.com.
THEATER OPENING: “God’s Favorite,” 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Mason Community Playhouse, 5529 Mason Road, Mason. Neil Simon’s comedy follows a businessman who receives a visit from God. Runs June 21-29. $20. Masonplayers.org.
Saturday, June 22
ART OPENING: The Returning Artists Guild: Imagining Abolition, 6-9 p.m., The Welcome Project, 2936 Colerain Ave., Camp Washington. Exhibition from a group of currently and formerly incarcerated artists and exonerated artists. Runs June 22-Sept. 14. wavepoolgallery.org.
CHARITY: Chase & Cole Memorial 5K, 8 a.m., 2500 Amsterdam Road, Villa Hills. Benefits Boys & Girls Club of Greater Cincinnati. $35. runsignup.com.
COMEDY: Bombs Away Comedy: Mike Cronin, 7 and 9:30 p.m., The Comet, 4579 Hamilton Ave., Northside. $15. Bombsawaycomedy.com.
COMEDY: Rod Paulette, 7:30 p.m., The Murphy Theatre, 50 W. Main St., Wilmington. With special guest Marci Deloney. $25. themurphytheatre.org.
COMEDY: Jim Norton, 8 p.m., Bogart’s 2621 Vine St., Corryville. bogarts.com
COMMUNITY: Hawaiian Luau Party, 6-10 p.m., Cooper Road and Montgomery Road, Montgomery. Enjoy live music by Five O’Clock Friday in the city’s designated outdoor refreshment area. montgomeryohio.gov.
COMMUNITY: American Heritage Day, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Christian Waldschmidt Homestead & Camp Dennison Museum, 7567 Glendale Milford Road, Symmes Township. Free. symmestownship.org.
FAMILY: Grad Bash, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Ikea, 9500 Ikea Way, West Chester. Graduates and their families can enjoy one-day special discounts, food sampling, contests and giveaways. Free. ikea.com.
PRIDE: Cincinnati Pride Parade and Festival, noon-9 p.m., Sawyer Point Park, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Downtown. Parade begins at 11 a.m. Cincinnatipride.com.
JUNETEENTH: Juneteenth Panel Discussion, 11 a.m.-noon, Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine. Hear from four Black community leaders on their personal experience with Juneteenth and what it means to them. Free. Findlaymarket.org.
JUNETEENTH: Springboro Juneteenth Jubilee, noon-7 p.m., North Park, Springboro. Entertainment, vendors and fun. Springboro Area Historical Society hosts self-guided Underground Railroad tours. The Springboro Area Museum will be open 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday to pick up tour maps. Free. springborojuneteenth.com.
MUSIC: Janet Jackson: Together Again, 8 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. With Nelly. riverbend.org.
MUSIC: Music at the Esplanade: Tracy Walker, 5-7 p.m., Smale Riverfront Park, 166 Mehring Way, Downtown. Free. Cincinnati-oh.gov.
MUSIC: Fifth and Vine Live: P. Ann & the All-Star Band, 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Free. myfountainsquare.com.
MUSIC: Saturdays in the Park: Vernon McIntyre’s Appalachian Grass, 10 a.m., Inwood Park, 2308 Vine St., Mount Auburn. Free. cliftonculturalarts.org.
MUSIC: Keehner Park Concert Series: Saffire Express, 7 p.m., Keehner Park, 7238 Barret Road, West Chester Township. Free. westchesteroh.org.
MUSIC: Noah Wotherspoon (solo), 8 p.m., Southgate House Revival, Sanctuary, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. With Human Cannonball, Sam King & the Suspects. southgatehouse.com.
MUSIC: Charlie Musslewhite & Elvin Bishop, 7:30 p.m., Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. ludlowgaragecincinnati.com.
MUSIC: Boys II Men, 7:30 p.m., Hard Rock Casino, 1000 Broadway, Downtown. hardrockcincinnati.com.
MUSIC: Bryson Tiller, 8 p.m., Andrew J. Brady Music Center, 25 Race St., Downtown. With DJ Nitraine, Slum Tiller. bradymusiccenter.com.
MUSIC: Matt St. George Record Release, 9:30 p.m., MOTR Pub, 1345 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. With Luther Ray & the Flood, Brandon Shinault. Free. motrpub.com.
PETS: Pet Palooza, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., State Route 128 and Ferry St., Miamitown. Free parking and admission. facebook.com.
PRIDE: CSC’s Pride Rollout, 2-5 p.m., Riverfront Rink at Sawyer Point Park, 925 Riverside Drive, Downtown. Free admission, free skate rentals with ID. Skatedowntowncincinnati.com.
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.
SHOPPING: Mainstrasse Village Summer Craft & Vendor Show, 9 a.m., MainStrasse, 601 Main St., Covington. facebook.com.
SOLSTICE: Summer Solstice Celebration, noon-11 p.m., Fibonacci Brewing Co., 1445 Compton Road, Mount Healthy. Embrace Midsummer with yoga in the beer garden, tarot readings, live music, a mini artisan market and food from Mahope. Free admission. facebook.com.
SPORTS: FC Cincinnati vs. New England Revolution, 7:30 p.m., TQL Stadium, 1501 Central Parkway, West End. Fccincinnati.com.
THEATER OPENING: “The Rocky Horror Show,” 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, The Carnegie, 1028 Scott St., Covington. Runs June 22-July 7. $18-$45. Thecarnegie.com.
TOUR: Lebanon Garden Tour & Scavenger Hunt, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, 16 E. South St., Lebanon. $20, $15 advance, free for ages 12-under. Zeffy.com.
Sunday, June 23
ART: Cuban Cultural Mural Dedication, 1-4 p.m., 1405 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine. ArtWorks’ musical mural “Azucar!” pays tribute to famous Afro-Cuban singer and pan-Latina icon Celia Cruz. Includes salsa dancing and music, specialty food options and more. Free.
CHARITY: Boards & Brews Cornhole Tournament, 12:30 p.m., Samuel Adams Taproom, 1727 Logan St., Over-the-Rhine. Tournament kicks off with announcement of winners of homebrew competition. Benefits People Working Cooperatively. $40 per team of 2, $20 single, free for spectators. Pwchomerepairs.org/boards.
CHARITY: Farmers Market Dinner Party, 4-6 p.m., Ruth’s Parkside Café, 1550 Blue Rock St., Northside. Benefits Northside Farmers Market. $85, $25 kids. Cincyticket.com.
COMEDY: Queer Qomedy Queens, 3:30 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. With Arielle Isaac Norman, Poppy Champlin, Sweet Biscuit. $37-$52. liberty.funnybone.com.
COMMUNITY: OTR Performs, 6-8 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free.
EXPO: The Ultimate Race Expo, 1-4 p.m., MadTree Brewing, 3301 Madison Road, Oakley. Enjoy programming, race resources and celebration. Learn about upcoming races, plan schedule and get tips from experts. ultimateraceexpo.com.
JUNETEENTH: Juneteenth Tasting Event, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Findlay Market, 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine. $40 for 18 samples, $20 for 8 samples. Findlaymarket.org.
MUSEUM: Homestead Tour, 1-4 p.m., Christian Waldschmidt Homestead & Camp Dennison Museum, 7567 Glendale Milford Road, Symmes Township. The Cincinnati Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution offer tours of this historic homestead. waldschmidthouse.org.
MUSIC: Brady Block Party: West End, 7:30 p.m., Ezzard Charles Park, West End. Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra performs. Special guests include QKidz Dancers, rapper Noah Hawes, vocalists Vee Gibson, Ciara Harper and Rita Winters, and 13-year-old cellist Sonya Moomaw. Free. cincinnatisymphony.org.
MUSIC: Concerts in the Park: Lady Joya Band, 6-8 p.m., Nisbet Park, 126 Karl Brown Way, Loveland. Free. lovinlifeloveland.com.
MUSIC: Kurt Vile & the Violators, 8 p.m., Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. With Emily Robb. tafttheatre.org.
MUSIC: School of Rock Cincinnati Rock 101 Showcase, noon, Southgate House Revival, Revival Room, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. southgatehouse.com.
MUSIC: School of Rock Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Adult Program, 5:15 p.m., Southgate House Revival, Revival Room, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. southgatehouse.com.
MUSIC: Will Kimbrough, 7 p.m., Southgate House Revival, Sanctuary, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. southgatehouse.com.
MUSIC: The Way Downs, 8:30 p.m., MOTR Pub, 1345 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. With The Dead and Dirty Boys. Free. motrpub.com.
NIGHTLIFE: The Free People’s Party, 8 p.m.-midnight, Lost & Found, 22 E. 14TH St., Over-the-Rhine. Featuring DJ Rah and Mr. Fantastic. $10. eventbrite.com.
PETS: Pooch Parade Costume Contest, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Dojo Gelato, 1735 Blue Rock St., Northside. Benefits Cincinnati Animal CARE Shelter. $5 entry fee per dog, free for spectators. Eventbrite.com.
TOUR: Garden & Tree Tour, 2-6 p.m., Swaim Park, 7650 Cooper Road, Montgomery. montgomeryohio.gov.
Looking ahead
CHARITY: SneakerBall, Aug. 10, TQL Stadium, 1501 Central Parkway, West End. Benefits Bigger Than Sneakers. $75-up. eventbrite.com.
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