Things to do in Cincinnati this week: Aug. 21-27
Monday, Aug. 21
FAMILY: Shark Summer, Newport Aquarium, 1 Levee Way, Newport. See dozens of sharks and learn about the important role they play in healthy ocean ecosystems. Runs May 26-Sept. 10. newportaquarium.com.
FAMILY: First Flowers featuring Dinosaurs, 3-8 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. See manmade botanical sculptures of T-Rex, triceratops, pterosaur and more created by Applied Imagination. $10, $7 ages 5-17, free ages 4-under. cincinnatiparks.com.
FOOD: Cincinnati Wing Week, participating restaurants around Greater Cincinnati.
MUSEUM: Bricktionary: The Ultimate Lego A-Z, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. Runs Thursday-Monday through Sept. 4. Timed entry: $11.50-$22.50 general; VIP enter any time: $16.50-$27.50. cincymuseum.org.
MUSIC: The Beths, 7 p.m., Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. With Disq. Ages 16-up. $22-$25. cincyticket.com.
MUSIC: Jazz at the Park: Spherical Agenda, 6-9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free. washingtonpark.org.
Tuesday, Aug. 22
COMEDY: Joey Mulinaro, 7:30 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. One night only. $25. Liberty.funnybone.com.
DANCE: Line Dancing, 5:30 p.m., Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash. Free. Summitparkblueash.com.
FAMILY: Shakespeare in the Park: “The Comedy of Errors,” 7 p.m., Uptown Pavilion, 10 S. College Ave., Oxford. Free. Cincyshakes.com.
FOOD: TasteMaker Dinner Series: Patron, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, 100 E. Freedom Way, Downtown. $110. Ruthschris.com.
MUSEUM: Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds, Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Runs June 23-Oct. 15. $18. Cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
MUSEUM: Roberto Lugo: Hi-Def Archives, Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Runs March 17-Sept. 24. Free. Cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
MUSEUM: Creating Connections: Self-Taught Artists in the Rosenthal Collection, Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Runs June 9-Oct. 8. Free. Cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
MUSIC: Marcus King and Charley Crockett, 7:30 p.m., Andrew J. Brady Music Center, 25 Race St., Downtown. With Molly Tuttle and Golden Highway. $35-up. bradymusiccenter.com.
MUSIC: Jethro Tull: Seven Decades, 7:30 p.m., PNC Pavilion, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. $52-up. riverbend.org.
MUSIC: Jazz at the Square: Marc Fields, 6-9 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Free. myfountainsquare.com.
SPORTS: Florence Y’alls vs. Lake Erie Crushers, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence. Wednesday is Bark in the Park Night. Thursday is Cincinnati Cyclones Night. Runs Aug. 22-24. Florenceyalls.com.
Wednesday, Aug. 23
CHARITY: Seniors Who Rock, 8 a.m., Longworth Hall Event Center, 700 W. Pete Rose Way, Queensgate. Breakfast buffet and program. Benefits ProSeniors. $58. 513-458-5525.
COMEDY: Atsuko Okatsuka: Full Grown Tour, 7:30 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. One night only. $32-$42. Liberty.funnybone.com.
HEALTH: Workout on the Green, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Wednesdays April 5-Oct. 25. Washingtonpark.org.
HEALTH: Smale Mind and Body, 6 p.m., Smale Riverfront Park, Schmidlapp Lawn, 166 W. Mehring Way, Downtown. Weekly yoga sessions with Embra Yoga. Runs May 31-Sept. 27. Free.
HEALTH: Yoga, 5:30 p.m., Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash. Free. Summitparkblueash.com.
MUSEUM: Baseera Khan: Weight on History, Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown. Runs through Sept. 24. Free. Cincycac.org.
MUSEUM: Robert O’Neal: Open to All, Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown. Runs through Sept. 24. Free. Cincycac.org.
MUSEUM: Luis Camnitzer: Monuments to Unknown Heroes, Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown. Runs through June 16, 2024. Free. Cincycac.org.
MUSEUM: Truth & Healing Artist Showcase, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 E. Freedom Way, Downtown. Runs July 14-Sept. 10. Freedomcenter.org.
MUSIC: Alter Bridge, 7 p.m., Andrew J. Brady Music Center, 25 Race St., Downtown. With Sevendust, MJT. $35-up. bradymusiccenter.com.
MUSIC: Bag Men, 8 p.m., Southgate House Revival, Sanctuary, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. Featuring former members of Black Crowes, Trigger Hippy and North Mississippi Allstars. Ages 18-up. $20-$25. southgatehouse.com.
MUSIC: Acoustic Lunch Series, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Piatt Park, 100 Garfield Place, Downtown. Cincinnati-based duos and soloists perform Wednesdays and Fridays June 2-Aug. 30. Free.
MUSIC: Reggae Wednesday: Hurricane, 6-10 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free. washingtonpark.org.
MUSIC: JAMII Community Open Mic Night, 6-9 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. 15 open mic spots and two local performers each week. Hosted by Siri Imani. Runs May 3-Sept. 27. Free. myfountainsquare.com.
MUSIC: Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift, 7 and 9:15 p.m., The Transept, 1205 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. $25-$60. feverup.com.
RECREATION: Pre-Match Party and Watch Party, 4 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Official watch party, 7 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Free. fccincinnati.com.
SPORTS: FC Cincinnati vs. Inter Miami CF, 7 p.m., TQL Stadium, 1501 Central Parkway, West End. U.S. Open Cup semi-final and chance to see Argentinian soccer star Lionel Messi. Fccincinnati.com.
Thursday, Aug. 24
ART OPENING: Alice Pixley Young & Adrienne Dixon: Cadence, and M’Shinda Imani Abdullah Broaddus: Portal Again, 5-7 p.m., NKU Art Galleries, Northern Kentucky University, 324 Fine Arts Center, Nunn Drive, Highland Heights. Free.
COMEDY: UpDating, 7:30 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. One night only. $32-$42. Liberty.funnybone.com.
COMEDY: Tyler Horvath, 7:30 p.m., Go Bananas Comedy Club, 8410 Market Place Lane, Montgomery. $10. gobananascomedy.com.
DANCE: Salsa on the Square: Al Son Del Iya, Cuban Salsa Cincinnati, 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Free. Myfountainsquare.com.
FAMILY: Shakespeare in the Park: “The Comedy of Errors,” 7 p.m., Third Place, 734 Main St., Brookville. Free. Cincyshakes.com.
FILM: Best of Winterfilm, 7 p.m., Mariemont Theatre, 6906 Wooster Pike, Mariemont. Public screening of top winning entries to local short-filmmaking contest. $10.25. mariemonttheatre.com.
HEALTH: Zumba, 5:30 p.m., Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash. Free. Summitparkblueash.com.
HEALTH: The Journey Within, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Masonic Center, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar leads a wisdom and meditation event. $35-up. eventbrite.com.
MUSIC: James Taylor, 7:30 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. $35-up. riverbend.org.
MUSIC: Devon Allman Project: See it All American Tour, 7:30 p.m., Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave., Covington. With Donavon Frankenreiter, Matt Costa. $42-$45. madisontheater.com.
MUSIC: Rockin’ the Roebling: Positive Vibes Band, 6-10 p.m., Smale Riverfront Park, Schmidlapp Lawn, Downtown. Free.
MUSIC: RiversEdge Concert Series: Rev. Peyton's Big Damn Band, 7-10 p.m., RiversEdge Amphitheater at Marcum Park, 116 Dayton St., Hamilton. With Cristina Vane. Free, upgrades available. riversedgelive.com.
Music: Roots Revival, 7-9 p.m., Washington Park Bandstand, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Live bluegrass, roots and Americana. Runs June 1-Aug. 31. Free. washingtonpark.org.
MUSIC: Live on the Levee, 7-9 p.m., Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, Newport. Runs Thursdays June 1-Aug. 31. Free. newportonthelevee.com.
MUSIC: Music on the River: Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Show, 7-9 p.m., Civic Park, 111 E. High St., Lawrenceburg. Free. downtownlawrenceburg.com.
MUSIC: Summer Concert Series: Zack Attack, 6-9 p.m., The Square at Liberty Center, 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township. Free. liberty-center.com.
MUSIC ENDING: The Takeover: The Whammies, 6-9 p.m., Union Centre, Clock Tower, 9285 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester Township. Live music, food trucks, beer and more. Runs June 1-Aug. 24. Free. westchesteroh.org.
Friday, Aug. 25
ART: Art After Dark: R.I.P. Pablo, 5-9 p.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Free. cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
ART: Final Friday, 5-9 p.m., Pendleton Art Center, 1310 Pendleton St., Pendleton. Valet parking $10 at the door, free admission. 513-421-4339; pendletonartcenter.com.
COMEDY: DeRay Davis, 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: Mark Chalifoux, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Go Bananas Comedy Club, 8410 Market Place Lane, Montgomery. $15. gobananascomedy.com.
COMEDY: David Brooks, 7:30 p.m., Commonwealth Sanctuary, 522 Fifth Ave., Dayton. $15. Commonwealthsanctuary.com.
COMEDY: Zak Toscani, 7 p.m., MOTR Pub, 1345 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. Ages 21-up. $20. motrpub.com.
CRAFT SHOW: First of Fall Fest, 4-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Boone County Fairground, 5819 Idlewild Road, Burlington. $5 parking, free admission. Firstoffallfestival.com.
EXPO: Greater Cincinnati House & Outdoor Living Show, noon-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville. $5, free ages under 18. homeshowcenter.com.
FAMILY: Shakespeare in the Park: “The Comedy of Errors,” 7 p.m., Seasongood Pavilion at Eden Park, 1600 Art Museum Drive, Mount Adams. Free. Cincyshakes.com.
FESTIVAL: Cincinnati Tattoo Arts Festival, 2-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown. Runs Aug. 25-27. $40 3-day pass, $20 per day. Villainarts.com.
FESTIVAL: Germania Society Oktoberfest, 6-11 p.m. Friday, 2-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-7 p.m. Sunday, Germania Park, 3529 W. Kemper Road, Colerain Township. Germaniasociety.com/Oktoberfest.
FILM: Sizzling Summer Series: Family Camp, 8:30 p.m., Colerain Park, 4725 Springdale Road, Colerain Township. Free.
MUSIC: ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd: Sharped Dressed Simple Man Tour, 6:30 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. With Uncle Kracker. $34.50-up. riverbend.org.
MUSIC: Sam Bush, 7:30 p.m., Riverfront Live, 4343 Kellogg Ave., East End. $28-up. riverfrontlivecincy.com.
MUSIC: The Peaks, 10 p.m., MOTR Pub, 1345 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. With The Shivers, The Last Troubadour. Free. motrpub.com.
MUSIC: Clay Jenkins with Steve Schmidt Quartet, 7 and 9 p.m., Caffe Vivace, 975 E. McMillan St., Walnut Hills. $10-up. jazzvivace.org.
MUSIC: Indie Friday: Michigander, 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Runs May 5-Sept. 29. Myfountainsquare.com.
MUSIC: Friday Flow: Tamika Law, 6-10 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free. Washingtonpark.org.
MUSIC: Burgers & Brews: Meg Kecskes, 6-9 p.m., Lake Isabella, 10174 E. Loveland-Madeira Road, Loveland. Live music. Burgers, hot dogs and beverages for purchase. greatparks.org.
NIGHTLIFE: Cruel Summer: A Taylor Swift-Inspired Dance Party, 8 p.m., Thompson House, 24 E. Third St., Newport. DJ spins Taylor through her eras, costume contest, lip sync battle, photo areas, free koozie. Ages 18-up. $20. Eventbrite.com.
THEATER OPENING: 'Souvenir,' 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Lebanon Theatre Co., 10 S. Mechanic St., Lebanon. Runs Aug. 25-Sept. 3. Ltcplays.com.
THEATER OPENING: 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame,' 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown. Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature. Runs Aug. 25-Sept.3. $25. sorgoperahouse.org.
Saturday, Aug. 26
ART OPENING: Wish You Were Here, 6-8 p.m., Kennedy Heights Arts Center, 6546 Montgomery Road, Kennedy Heights. Runs Aug. 26-Oct. 28. Free. kennedyarts.org.
ART: Artfest on Main, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., S. Main St., Springboro. Free admission. artfestonmain.com.
CHARITY: Kilgour Sports Boosters Golf Outing, 1:30 p.m., California Golf Course, 10965 Springfield Pike, Springfield Township. $100. Ksbgolf.com.
CHARITY: St. Cecilia Chicken Run/Walk 5K, 9 a.m., St. Cecilia, 5313 Madison Pike, Independence. New this year is a Chicken Little Run at 8:30 a.m. geared toward preschoolers. 859-363-4311.
COMEDY: Ran Barnaclo, 7:30 p.m., Commonwealth Sanctuary, 522 Fifth Ave., Dayton. $15. Commonwealthsanctuary.com.
COMEDY: Helltown Comedy Showcase: David Brooks, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m., The Comet, 4579 Hamilton Ave., Northside. $10. Bombsawaycomedy.com.
FAMILY: 1940s Day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. Cincymuseum.org.
FESTIVAL: Hops in the Hangar, 5 p.m., Middletown Regional Airport, Middletown. $80 VIP, $65 general. hopsinthehangar.com.
FESTIVAL: Hamilpalooza, noon-6 p.m., Marcum Park, 116 Dayton St., Hamilton. Family-friendly event with vendors, food, fun, entertainment and shopping on the streets surrounding Marcum Park. hamilton-ohio.com.
FESTIVAL: Hispanic Heritage Celebration Festival and Expo, 4-9 p.m., Fairfield Lane Library, 1485 Corydale Drive, Fairfield. Crafts, performances and fun activities for the whole family. Free.
FILM: "Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice," 4 and 7 p.m., Garfield Theater, 719 Race St., Downtown. Post-film discussion follows each screening. $12-$16, $8-$12 students. cincyworldcinema.org.
MUSEUM: Wings & Wheels, noon-4 p.m., Tri-State Warbird Museum, 4021 Borman Drive, Batavia. See classic cars and vintage aircraft, enjoy food, vendors, aerial demo and more. $25 vehicle registration, $7 admission. tri-statewarbirdmuseum.org.
MUSIC: 5 Seconds of Summer, 8 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. $24-up. riverbend.org.
MUSIC: Barry Manilow, 7 p.m., Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Downtown. $19.50-up. heritagebankcenter.com.
MUSIC: Live, 7 p.m., Hard Rock Casino, 1000 Broadway, Downtown. With Fuel. $30-up. hardrockcasinocincinnati.com.
MUSIC: The Taylor Party: Taylor Swift Night, 9 p.m., Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. $20. bogarts.com.
MUSIC: Black Flag, 8:30 p.m., Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. $25-$30. ludlowgaragecincinnati.com.
MUSIC: Arlen Gun Club, 9 p.m., Northside Tavern, 4163 Hamilton Ave., Northside. With Dad Hats, Ghost Town Remedy, Dustbin B. northsidetav.com.
MUSIC: Casper McWade, 9 p.m., Southgate House Revival, Sanctuary, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. With Isaac Rudd & the Revolvers. $15-$20. southgatehouse.com.
MUSIC ENDING: Music at the Esplanade: Gettier, 5-7 p.m., Smale Riverfront Park, Castellini Esplanade, Mehring Way, Downtown. Free.
MUSIC: Fifth and Vine Live: 2nd Wind, 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Runs May 6-Oct. 7. Free. myfountainsquare.com.
MUSIC: Keehner Park Summer Concert Series: BlueStone Ivory, 7-9 p.m., Keehner Park, 7211 Barret Road, West Chester Township. Free. westchesteroh.org.
OKTOBERFEST: Sayler Park Oktoberfest, 3 p.m.-midnight, Nelson Sayler Memorial Park, 6600 Gracely Drive, Sayler Park. facebook.com.
RECREATION: Cincinnati Beer Run Disco, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Hofbrauhaus, 200 Third St., Newport. This 2.5-mile course offers specialty craft beer samples every half mile, and a 16-oz. beer upon completion. Post-race festivities include music, food and drinks. Participants receive themed beer glass and shirt. $35. active.com.
RECREATION: FCC Pre-Match at the Park, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Live music and family-friendly activities before the FCC match. Free. Washingtonpark.org.
RECREATION: Westwood Live, 6-9 p.m., Westwood Town Hall, 3017 Harrison Ave., Westwood. Live music, DORA, and family fun Free.
SHOPPING: Queen City Beautiful Doll Show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Entertrainment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester Township. Show and sale of fashion dolls from all eras. $5 admission, free ages under 12. Information: 937-554-5885.
SPORTS: FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC, 7:30 p.m., TQL Stadium, 1501 Central Parkway, West End. Fccincinnati.com.
THEATER OPENING: 'Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash,' 7:30 p.m., Playhouse in the Park, Rouse Theatre, 962 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. This hit musical follows Cash’s early life, his career beginnings and his marriage to the love of his life, June Carter. Runs Aug. 26-Oct. 1. Cincyplay.com.
Sunday, Aug. 27
ART: Love Wins Mural, 3 p.m., Queen City Radio, 222 W. Twelfth St., Over-the-Rhine. Celebrate the completion of this ArtWorks mural, commemorating 50 years of celebrating Pride in Cincinnati. Free admission.
CHARITY: The Bill Keating Jr. Great Ohio River Swim, 7-9:30 a.m., Serpentine Wall, 613 Front St., Downtown. $45. greatohioriverswim.com.
CHARITY: Park and Rides for Heroes, noon-4 p.m., AJ Jolly Park, 1501 Race Track Road, Alexandria. Car show and escorted ride through the country. Awards. Benefits Campbell Co. FOP Cops and Kids program. $20 registration. Parkandridesforheroes.com.
COMEDY: Geoff Tate, 6 p.m., Commonwealth Sanctuary, 522 Fifth Ave., Dayton. $15. Commonwealthsanctuary.com.
FAMILY: Shakespeare in the Park: “The Comedy of Errors,” 7 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free. Cincyshakes.com.
FESTIVAL: Festival of Faiths, noon-5 p.m., Cintas Center at Xavier University, 1624 Musketeer Drive, Evanston. Free admission. Equasion.org.
MUSIC: The Wailers, 7 p.m., Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave., Covington. With the Weathered Feather, Rockstead, The Recreational, Soul Criminal. All ages. $25-$40. madisontheater.com.
MUSIC: Concert in the Park Series: Bourbon Road, 6-8 p.m., Nisbet Park, 126 S. Karl Brown Way, Loveland. Free. lovelandoh.gov.
SHOPPING: Mainstrasse Village Flea, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Sixth St. Promenade, Covington. Free admission. Creativehousead.com.
SHOPPING: Artisan Market, noon-4 p.m., Northern Row Brewery, 111 W. McMicken Ave., Over-the-Rhine. Free admission. facebook.com.
TOURS: Cincinnati Observatory 4th Sunday History Tour, noon, Cincinnati Observatory, 3489 Observatory Place, Mount Lookout. $10. Eventbrite.com.
TOURS: Mount Adams Walking Tour, 1 p.m., Mount Adams Bar and Grill, 938 Hatch St., Mount Adams. Guided two hour tour is one mile long and includes some steps and one moderate hill. Reservations: mtadamscincy.org.
Looking ahead
CHARITY: Buddy Walk Cincinnati, Sept. 9, Sawyer Point, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Downtown. Benefits the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati. Buddywalkcincy.org.
CHARITY: Laughter is the Best Medicine, Sept. 22, Newport Syndicate, 18 E. Fifth St., Newport. Headliner is Mark Chalifoux. Benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. $150. https://e.givesmart.com/events/wTj/
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Things to do in Cincinnati this week: Aug. 21-27
