Things to do in Cincinnati this week: Sept. 4-10
Monday, Sept. 4
CHARITY: Aruna Run, 7:30 a.m., Smale Riverfront Park, W. Mehring Way, Downtown. Includes crossbody bag, shirt, magnet and sticker. Benefits Aruna Project. 10K $50, 5K $40, 1 mile $40. arunaproject.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. $10, $7 ages 5-17, free ages 4-under. cincinnatiparks.com.
MUSEUM: Bricktionary: The Ultimate Lego A-Z, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. Runs Thursday-Monday through Oct. 15. Timed entry: $11.50-$22.50 general; VIP enter any time: $16.50-$27.50. cincymuseum.org.
MUSIC: Keehner Park Summer Concert Series: West Chester Symphony Orchestra, 7-9 p.m., Keehner Park, 7211 Barret Road, West Chester Township. Free. westchesteroh.org.
SPORTS: Cincinnati Reds vs. Seattle Mariners, 4:10 p.m. Monday, 6:40 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. Senior Days Tuesday, Bark in the Park Wednesday. Reds.com.
ENDING: 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.
Tuesday, Sept. 5
DANCE: Line Dancing, 5:30 p.m., Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash. Free. Summitparkblueash.com.
MUSEUM: Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds, Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. This unprecedented exhibition examines the artist’s lifelong engagement with landscape. 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: Smashing Pumpkins: The World is a Vampire Tour, 8 p.m., PNC Pavilion, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. riverbend.org.
MUSIC: Max & Iggor Cavalera, 7 p.m., Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave., Covington. $27.50. madisontheater.com.
MUSIC: Jazz at the Square: Aaron Jacobs, 6-9 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Free. myfountainsquare.com.
MUSIC: Music Live at Lunch: Pork City Slim, 12:10 p.m., Christ Church Cathedral, 318 E. Fourth St., Downtown. Free. Cincinnaticathedral.com.
THEATER: 'MJ: The Musical,' 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. This Tony Award-winning musical centers around the making of Michael Jackson's 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Runs Sept. 5-17. Cincinnatiarts.org.
Wednesday, Sept. 6
COMEDY: Bo Johnson, 7:30 p.m., Commonwealth Sanctuary, 522 Fifth Ave., Dayton. $15. Commonwealthsanctuary.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.
MUSIC: Cardiel, MOTR Pub, 1345 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. With Draculas. $10. motrpub.com.
MUSEUM: Baseera Khan: Weight on History, Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown. Exhibit addresses issues of access, cultural appropriation, and migration. Runs through Sept. 24. Free. Cincycac.org.
MUSEUM: Robert O’Neal: Open to All, Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown. Retrospective of Cincinnati artist and activist. Runs through Sept. 24. Free. Cincycac.org.
MUSEUM: Luis Camnitzer: Monuments to Unknown Heroes, Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown. Exhibit examines how we memorialize through posters of proposals for public monuments submitted by dozens of local and international artists. Runs through June 16, 2024. Free. Cincycac.org.
MUSIC: Sarah Shook & the Disarmers, Southgate House Revival, Sanctuary, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. $18-$20. southgatehouse.com.
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.
SPORTS: Queen City Championship, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Kenwood Country Club, 6501 Kenwood Road, Madeira. LGPA Tour. Runs Sept. 6-10. General admission: $80 weekly ticket, $25 daily. queencitylpga.com.
ENDING: 'Man of La Mancha,' 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Warsaw Federal Incline Theater, 801 Matson Place, East Price Hill. Inspired by Miguel de Cervantes' masterwork "Don Quixote." Cervantes is in prison awaiting trial during the Spanish Inquisition. He and his fellow prisoners stage a play-within-a-play, telling the story of an elderly man who goes on a quest to right all the wrongs in the world. Runs Aug. 16-Sept. 10. Cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.
ENDING: Truth & Healing Artist Showcase, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 E. Freedom Way, Downtown. Runs July 14-Sept. 10. Freedomcenter.org.
Thursday, Sept. 7
ART OPENING: Beyond the Material: Transforming the Ordinary into the Extraordinary, 6-9 p.m., Studio Kroner, 130 W. Court St., Downtown. Exhibition featuring works by renowned Cincinnati artists Cynthia Lockhart and Mark Wiesner. Runs Sept. 7-Oct. 7. Free. Studiokroner.com.
COMEDY: Brad Williams, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday, 7 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday, Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. $37. Liberty.funnybone.com. SOLD OUT.
COMEDY: Bill Squire, 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.
COMEDY: Neil Hamburger, 8 p.m., Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. With Major Entertainer. cincyticket.com.
DANCE: Salsa on the Square: Somos Musica y Sabor, 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. With Liz and the Get Down Cincinnati. Free. Myfountainsquare.com.
FESTIVAL: Harvest Home Fair, 6-10 p.m. Thursday, 5-11 p.m. Friday, noon-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-8 p.m. Sunday, Harvest Home Park, 3961 North Bend Road, Cheviot. $5 admission. Harvesthomefair.com.
FILM: Nightlight513: 'The Devil Wears Prada,' 7:30 p.m., Covington Plaza, 1 Madison Ave., Covington. Ages 21-up. $10-$18. Nightlight513.com.
FOOD: Food Truck Thursdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., University of Cincinnati, Digital Futures Building, 3080 Exploration Ave., Avondale. Different food trucks visit each week. Runs Aug. 24-Oct. 26.
HEALTH: Zumba, 5:30 p.m., Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash. Free. Summitparkblueash.com.
LECTURE: Pawpaw Cultivation and Tasting, 5-7 p.m., Boone County Extension, Enrichment Center, 1824 Patrick Drive, Burlington. Learn about the pawpaw tree with horticulture researcher Sheri Crabtree, and sample its fruit. Tree seedling door prizes. $10. Register: bcarboretum.org.
MUSIC: Buffalo Nichols, 8 p.m., Southgate House Revival, Sanctuary, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. $15-$20. southgatehouse.com.
MUSIC: Julian Lage, Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. With Elijah Wolf. $24-$40. memorialhallotr.com.
MUSIC: The Glorious Sons: Glory Tour, 7 p.m., MegaCorp Pavilion, 101 W. Fourth St., Newport. With The Blue Stones. promowestlive.com.
MUSIC: Summer Concert Series: Naked Karate Girls, 6-9 p.m., The Square at Liberty Center, 7100 Foundry Row, Liberty Township. Live music Thursdays June 1-Sept. 28. Free. liberty-center.com.
SPORTS: Baird Wealth Management Open, Sept. 7-10, Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason. Professional Pickleball Association hosts event. Ppatour.com.
THEATER: The Canceled Podcast Tour with Tana Mongeau and Brooke Schofield, Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. bogarts.com. SOLD OUT.
THEATER: 'Bright Star,' 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., West Price Hill. Runs Sept. 7-Oct. 1. 513-241-6550; cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.
THEATER: 'Steel Magnolias,' 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Mariemont Players, 4101 Walton Creek Road, Mariemont. This dramedy centers around the clients and staff at Truvy’s small-town beauty salon. Runs Sept. 7-24. $24. Mariemontplayers.com.
Friday, Sept. 8
ART OPENING: Kris Grenier: And So We Are Found, Sharonville Cultural Arts Center, 11165 Reading Road, Sharonville. Runs Sept. 8-30. Sharonvilleculturalarts.org.
ART OPENING: Wildlife Art of Christopher B. Walden, 6-8 p.m., Middletown Arts Center, 130 N. Verity Parkway. Exhibit of works by internationally recognized wildlife artist. Live music, wildlife encounter with a Hueston Woods naturalist, complimentary light bites and drinks. Runs Sept. 8-Oct. 19. Free. Middletownartscenter.com.
COMEDY: Gabbie Watts, 7:30 p.m., Commonwealth Sanctuary, 522 Fifth Ave., Dayton. $15. Commonwealthsanctuary.com.
FAMILY: Disney Jr. Live on Tour: Costume Palooza, 6 p.m., Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. tafttheatre.org.
FESTIVAL: Cincinnati Vintage Motorcycle Rally, 8 a.m. Friday-Sunday, Boone County Fairgrounds, 5819 Idlewild Road, Burlington. Hosted by Classic British Motorcycle Club. Bike show, swap meet, vendors, raffles, food trucks, live music, camping and more. $10 weekend, $7 daily, free ages 12-under. Cincybritishbikes.com.
FESTIVAL: Vinoklet Art & Wine Festival, 5:30-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-8 p.m. Sunday, Vinoklet Winery, 11069 Colerain Ave., Colerain Township. Vinokletwines.com.
HALLOWEEN: Blue Skull, 11 p.m.-2 a.m., Terror Town, 1449 Greenbush Cobb Road, Williamsburg. Personalized, immersive experience where you are the sole focus of haunt. Ages 18-up. $75-$180. Allhallowsevellc.com.
HALLOWEEN: Land of Illusion Haunted Scream Park, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday-Saturday, 8762 Thomas Road, Middletown. Runs Sept. 8-Oct. 28. $20 one attraction, $50 general, $75 fast pass. Landofillusion.com.
OKTOBERFEST: Springboro Oktoberfest, 6 p.m.-midnight Friday, 11 a.m.-midnight Saturday, United Church of Christ, 5 W. Mill St., Springboro. Games, German food and beer, wine garden, kids’ fun zone, live music and more. $3 admission, free active military with ID and ages under 12. Oktoberfestspringboro.org.
OKTOBERFEST: Covington Oktoberfest, 5-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, Goebel Park, MainStrasse Village, 501 Philadelphia St., Covington. Free admission. Facebook.com.
MUSIC: Bob James, 8:30 p.m., Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. With Andrey Chmut. $35-$65. ludlowgaragecincinnati.com.
MUSIC: Oak Ridge Boys, 8 p.m., Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown. $70. cincyticket.com.
MUSIC: Annie Ruth’s 60th Birthday Celebration Concert, 7 p.m., Jarson-Kaplan Theater at Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. Features Kathy Wade, Jonathan Dunn, David Choate and Revolution Dance Theatre. $30-up. Cincinnatiarts.org.
MUSIC: Music Under the Moon, 7-10 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford. Live music with Ralph & the Rhythm Hounds. Food and drinks for purchase. $30. Cincynature.org.
OUTDOORS: Space: The Final Frontier, 7:30-10 p.m., Fernald Preserve Visitor Center, 7400 Willey Road, Hamilton. Celebrate the 57th anniversary of the original airing of Star Trek with a trivia quiz and star viewing. Free. energy.gov.
RECREATION: Pride Night, 6 p.m., Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason. Performances in Festhaus featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race contestants including Lady Camden, Yvie Oddly, Vanessa Vanjie Mateo and hosted by Brock Leah Spears. Music by DJ Syimone. Cincinnatipride.org.
RECREATION: Fairfield Auto Fest, 6-9 p.m. Friday, 3:30-10 p.m. Saturday, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Village Green Park, Fairfield. fairfield-city.org.
SHOPPING: Community Yard Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Sycamore Presbyterian, 11800 Mason Road, Symmes Township. Family Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. features petting zoo, ice cream and touch-a-truck. Benefits Lebanon Food Pantry.
SPORTS: Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 6:40 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1:40 p.m. Sunday, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. Fireworks Friday, post-game concert with Lady A on Saturday, and kids sticker sheet giveaway on Sunday. Runs Reds.com.
THEATER: 'Gaslight,' 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Cincinnati Shakespeare Co., 1195 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs Sept. 8-24. Cincyshakes.com.
THEATER: 'Calendar Girls,' 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Lyric Theatre, 1530 Central Ave., Middletown. After Annie’s husband dies of leukemia, she and her best friend resolve to raise money for the hospital. They persuade four fellow Women’s Institute members to pose nude for a calendar. Based on a true story. Runs Sept. 8-16. $20. Middletownlyric.org.
THEATER: Stayin’ Alive, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Fifth Third Bank Theater at Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. Part of Cincinnati Music Theatre Studio Series. Rewind to the 1970s with songs by Karen Carpenter, Elton John, ABBA and the Bee Gees. Runs Sept. 8-16. $26. Cincinnatiarts.org.
Saturday, Sept. 9
CHARITY: Wine Over Water, 5:30-9 p.m., Purple People Bridge, Newport. Benefits Brighton Center. Food, wine, drinks, live entertainment and more. $40. Brightoncenter.com/wineoverwater.
CHARITY: Ales for Tails, noon-9 p.m., Municipal Brew Works, 20 High St., Hamilton. Special craft beer release, food trucks, vendors, live music, 50% off pet adoptions and pet microchipping. Benefits Animal Friends Humane Society. animalfriendshs.org.
CHARITY: National Fallen Firefighter Foundation 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, 8 a.m., TQL Stadium, 1501 Central Parkway, West End. $45. firehero.org.
CHARITY: Paddling for the Pink: The Kentucky Dragon Boat Festival, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., AJ Jolly Park, 1501 Race Track Road, Alexandria. Free for spectators. P4ca.org.
CHARITY: Buddy Walk Cincinnati, 10 a.m., Sawyer Point, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Downtown. Benefits the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati. Buddywalkcincy.org.
CHARITY: CASA 5K Superhero Run/Walk, 9:30 a.m., Devou Park, 790 Park Lane, Covington. Benefits CASA of the Northern Bluegrass Region. $30-up. Runsignup.com.
CHARITY: Autism Speaks Walk, 10 a.m., University of Cincinnati, Campus Green, 2913 Woodside Drive, Corryville. autismspeaks.org.
CHARITY: Dine for 9, Participating restaurants around Greater Cincinnati will donate 9% of profits to Joe Burrow Foundation. Joeburrow.org.
COMEDY: Michael Carbonaro: Lies on Stage, 7 p.m., Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. tafttheatre.org.
COMEDY: James Adomian, 7 and 9:30 p.m., The Comet, 4579 Hamilton Ave., Northside. $20. bombsawaycomedy.com.
COMMUNITY: Covington Cryptid Block Party, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Hellmann Creative Center, 321 MLK Jr. Blvd., Covington. Featuring Mothman, Bigfoot, Fresno Night Crawlers, Loveland Frogman, the Indescribable Cincinnati Octoman, and more. Vendors, entertainment. Free. Covingtonky.gov.
EXPO: Gathering of the Guilds, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Weavers Guild of Greater Cincinnati, 4870 Gray Road, Spring Grove Village. Free. Gotgcincy.org.
FAMILY: Greater Cincinnati Radio Control Club Flying Circus, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Butler County Regional Airport, 2820 Bobmeyer Road, Hamilton. Model airplane enthusiasts put on radio-controlled air show, featuring over 200 model aircraft. $5, free ages under 7. Free parking. 513-608-8521; rcflyingcircus.com.
FESTIVAL: Ohio Renaissance Festival, 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m., 10542 E. State Route 73, Harveysburg. Fantasy Weekend. Runs Sept. 2-Oct. 29. Season pass $80. General admission $28, $10 ages 5-12. Renfestival.com.
FESTIVAL: Montage Fest, noon-2 a.m. Saturday, noon-10 p.m. Sunday, Knox Joseph at OTR StillHouse, 2017 Branch St., Over-the-Rhine. $12-$40. Eventbrite.com.
FESTIVAL: Serenity Jam, noon-7 p.m., Seasongood Pavilion at Eden Park, Mount Adams. Live music with Erin Coburn, Highly Likely, School of Rock Mason, Dangerous Jim & the Slims, Misterman & the Mojo Band, G. Miles & the Kentucky Cuzins. Silent auction, arts and crafts vendors, food and refreshments, prizes, fun stuff for kids and pets. Benefits Gateway House. Free. Facebook.com.
FESTIVAL: Port Middletown Arts and Music Festival, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Central Ave., Middletown. More than 50 artists and crafts vendors, live music with One: A Celebration of U2, 3D chalk mural street art competition, food trucks and more. facebook.com.
FESTIVAL: Queen of the Hills Street Festival, noon-4 p.m., Cincinnati Scholar House, 929 E. McMillan St., Walnut Hills. Free. Eventbrite.com.
MUSIC: Ohio is for Lovers Festival 2023, 1:30 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. With Hawthorne Heights, Jimmy Eat World, Alkaline Trio, Underoath, State Champs, Saosin, The Starting Line, Relient K, KennyHoopla, Four Year Strong, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Emery, Spitalfield, Motherfolk, The Missed, Sign Language, Slutbomb, Skye Wallace, Proper., Nox Novacula, Knavery, Life in Idle, Xanny Stars and Lost Henry. riverbend.org.
MUSIC: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra: 'The Princess Bride,' 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Peter Falk narrates the romantic tale of a beautiful maiden and her farmhand's true love. Cincinnatisymphony.org.
MUSIC: Northside Summer Sideshow, 6-11 p.m., Hoffner Park, 4101 Hamilton Ave., Northside. Featuring live music by The Wind-Up, Hello Sapien, Rae Fisher. Free. northsiderocks.com.
MUSIC: Give My Regards to Middletown: Musical Memories of the Sorg 1891-1918, 7:30 p.m., Sorg Opera House, 63 S. Main St., Middletown. $35-$45. Cincyticket.com.
MUSIC: Fifth and Vine Live: Four Horsemen: Metallica Tribute, 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Runs May 6-Oct. 7. Free. myfountainsquare.com.
MUSIC: Lady A, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. Post-game concert. reds.com.
MUSIC: Tash Sultana, 6:30 p.m., MegaCorp Pavilion, 101 W. Fourth St., Newport. promowestlive.com.
MUSIC: Corey Taylor, 7:30 p.m., Andrew J. Brady Music Center, 25 Race St., Downtown. With Wargasm, Oxymorrons. bradymusiccenter.com.
MUSIC: Josh Turner, Turfway Park, 7500 Turfway Road, Florence. turfway.com.
MUSIC: Lyfe Jennings, 8:30 p.m., Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. $45-$75. ludlowgaragecincinnati.com.
OKTOBERFEST: Oaktoberfest, 5-9 p.m., Geier Esplanade, Oakley. End of summer celebration. Music, beer and wine, games and face painting for the kids. Free. Oakleynow.com.
OKTOBERFEST: Village Oktoberfest, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., High Grain Brewing, 6860 Plainfield Road, Silverton. Highgrainbrewing.com.
OUTDOORS: Loveland Frogman Race, 8:30 a.m., Nisbet Park, 126 Karl Brown Way, Loveland. Race is comprised of a 5 mile kayak, 8 mile bike and 5K run. All athletic levels welcome. $150 per team, $80 individual. Loveinlifeloveland.com.
POETRY: Surrealist Poetry Reading, 1-4 p.m., Kennedy Heights Arts Center, Lindner Annex, 6620 Montgomery Road, Kennedy Heights. Reading in conjunction with surrealist exhibition of works by Czech artist Karel Demel. Hosted by SOS Art. Free. sosartcincinnati.com.
POETRY: Cincinnati Poetry Slam, 5 p.m., Artsville, 5021 Whetsel Ave., Madisonville. Cash prizes. Cincinnatipoetryslam.com.
RECREATION: Fun at Ezzard Charles Park, 4-7 p.m., Ezzard Charles Park, 500 Ezzard Charles Drive, West End. Live music from Temani, games and fun for the whole family. Free.
SHOPPING: The OFF Market, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Summit Park, 43435 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash. Monthly marketplace of small businesses, artisans, brewers, bakers, farmers and more. theoffmarket.org.
SHOPPING: ArtisanFest513, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Celebrate small businesses and community animal shelters. Free admission. eventbrite.com.
SHOPPING: Local Artisan Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., corner of Scott St. and Eighth St., Covington. facebook.com.
SHOPPING: Native Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bowyer Farm, 2210 Mason-Montgomery Road, Lebanon. Plants grown by Cincinnati Zoo horticultural team for sale at reasonable prices. Advance registration required. Cincinnatizoo.org.
SHOPPING: Cincinnati Music Book Show and Sale, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Mercantile Library, 414 Walnut St., Suite 1100, Downtown. Free admission. Mercantilelibrary.com.
SPORTS: 513 Fight Night, 6:30 p.m., Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road. Live mixed martial arts competition. $45-up. 247fighting.com.
SPORTS: Legends of the Fall, 7 p.m., Fitton Center for Creative Arts, 101 S. Monument St., Hamilton. Tri-State Wrestling season finale featuring champion Tre’ Lamar plus grudge tag team match. $10. Tristatewrestlingonline.com.
THEATER: 'What the Constitution Means to Me,' 7 p.m., Ensemble Theatre, 1127 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs Sept. 9-Oct. 1. Ensemblecincinnati.org.
TOUR: ArtWorks’ OTR Art + Beer Tour, 4-6 p.m., Rhinegeist Brewery, 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Enjoy a self-pour tasting of four specially chosen beers, learn history of brewery, then embark on ArtWorks walking mural tour. $50. Artworkscincinnati.org.
Sunday, Sept. 10
COMEDY: Mojo Brookzz, 7 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. $32-$42. Liberty.funnybone.com.
EXPO: Cin City Reptile Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Holiday Inn, 5800 Muhlhauser Road, West Chester. Family-friendly event features non-venomous snakes, lizards, amphibians, spiders, small mammals, feeders and supplies. $7. Cincityreptileshow.com.
MUSIC: Blue October, 8 p.m., Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. tafttheatre.org.
MUSIC: King's X, 6 p.m., Blue Note Harrison, 9660 Dry Fork Road, Harrison. $30-up. cincyticket.com.
MUSIC: Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, 7 p.m., Fretboard Brewing Co., 5800 Creek Road, Blue Ash. $20-$25. cincyticket.com.
MUSIC: Piano Dedicatory Recital, 3 p.m., Christ Church Cathedral, 318 E. Fourth St., Downtown. Pianist Jiao Sun performs recital on cathedral’s newly acquired Kawaii concert grand. Free. Cincinnaticathedral.com.
OUTDOORS: Food Under Our Feet: Wild Edible Hike, 10-11:30 a.m., Valley View Nature Preserve, 5330 S. Milford Road, Milford. Free. Register: forms.gle/BgZVEcz1JKdJiZfo6
SHOPPING: Second Sunday on Main, noon-5 p.m., Main St. between Twelfth and Liberty St., Over-the-Rhine. Free admission. secondsundayonmain.org.
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.
ENDING: Modern Women/Modern Vision: Photography from the Bank of America Collection, Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike St., Downtown. Exhibit traces the pioneering paths and accomplishments of influential women photographers of the past century. Runs June 3-Sept. 10. $12, $10 seniors. Sundays always free. Taftmuseum.org.
Looking ahead
CHARITY: Hillforest’s American Bandstand, Sept. 29., Clayton Batchelor Pavilion, 233 City Park Circle, Aurora. Catered dinner, live music, dancing, raffles, split the pot and more. 1950s and ‘60s attire encouraged. Benefits Hillforest Victorian House Museum. Ages 21-up. $60. Hillforest.org.
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This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Things to do in Cincinnati this week: Sept. 4-10
