From the much-anticipated WEBN fireworks to Oktoberfest celebrations and a circus, here is your supersized guide to the best events in Cincinnati this week.
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Monday, Aug. 31
Root for your favorite Cincy baseball team
The Reds play the San Diego Padres this week.
Details: 6:40 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, 12:40 p.m. Wednesday, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. reds.com.
Sway to the rhythm at Jazz at the Park
Get ready to groove as a different local and regional jazz act performs every Monday.
Details: 6-9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Downtown. Runs Mondays through October 26. washingtonpark.org.
Jam out at Strings on the Square (final one!)
Quartet StringSource performs novel arrangements of popular music by the hottest artists every Monday.
Details: 6-7:15 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Runs Mondays through Aug. 31. myfountainsquare.com.
Tuesday, Sept. 1
Get ready to groove at Jazz at the Square
Enjoy live jazz music from local and regional acts. Grab your favorite drink and sway to the beat of a good tune.
Details: 5-8 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Free. Runs Tuesdays through Sept. 29. myfountainsquare.com.
See awesome Lego builds at Cincinnati Museum Center
At "Jurassic World by Brickman," venture into a baby Brachiosaurus enclosure, and see Triceratops, Velociraptors, T. rex and more. Create your own hybrid dino in the DNA lab.
Details: Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. Runs through Jan. 4, 2027. cincymuseum.org.
Wednesday, Sept. 2
See 'Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience'
This 360-degree, digital art exhibition features interactive installations, digital displays, sound effects and projection mapping. Check out the infinite Sunflower Room and write a letter to Van Gogh.
Details: Event times vary Wednesday-Monday, 18 W. Fourth St., Downtown. Closed Tuesdays. Runs through Sept. 30. feverup.com.
Jam out with RÜFÜS DU SOL
Electronic trio RÜFÜS DU SOL will bring their summer tour to Riverbend this week.
Details: 7:30 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. riverbend.org.
Vibe out with Chance the Rapper
Chance the Rapper is bringing this "Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour" to Brady Music Center.
Details: 8 p.m., Andrew J. Brady Music Center, 25 Race St., Downtown. bradymusiccenter.com.
Find a free performance of 'Much Ado About Nothing' near you (final week)
Come see Shakespeare's beloved comedy. This production of "Much Ado About Nothing" takes place in 1776 and follows two sparring skeptics, Beatrice and Benedick. Expect mistaken identities, eavesdropping and a bit of chaos. Performances run July 14-Sept. 6.
Tuesday: 7 p.m., John Hale Memorial Bandstand, 116 Susanna Way, New Richmond.
Wednesday: 7 p.m., Harry Whiting Brown Community Center, 205 E. Sharon Road, Glendale.
Thursday: 7 p.m., McDonald Commons Park, 7502-7110 Dawson Road, Madeira.
Saturday: 7 p.m., Burke Park, 304 S. Ash St., Bethel.
Sunday: 1 p.m., Harriet Beecher Stowe House, 2950 Gilbert Ave., Walnut Hills; 7 p.m., Eden Park, Seasongood Pavilion, 1600 Art Museum Drive, Walnut Hills. cincyshakes.com.
Grab your cowboy boots for Southern Sessions (last one!)
Enjoy live folk, roots and Americana music from a rotating list of performers.
Details: 5-8 p.m., Fifth Third Bank Center Stage, Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Runs Wednesdays through Sept. 2. myfountainsquare.com.
Shop healthy and affordable foods at Northside Farmers Market
Browse over 20 vendors selling everything from fresh vegetables and fruits, bread, eggs and dairy, baked goods and pastries, jams, meats, ferments, soaps, spices, chocolate, coffee and more.
Details: 4-7 p.m., Northside Farmers Market, 4222 Hamilton Ave., Northside. Runs through Oct. 28. northsidefm.org.
Thursday, Sept. 3
Be blown away by the performers at Cirque Du Luxe
Enjoy a modern twist on the classic circus. See thrilling performances by world-class circus artists under the big top.
Details: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 4:30 and 7:30 Friday, 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Boone County Fairgrounds, 5819 Idlewild Road, Burlington. cirqueduluxe.com.
Get ready to rock the Roebling
Rockin' the Roebling Summer Concert Series is back and bringing the beats every Thursday night. Grab a beer from Cincinnati Lager House, relax and enjoy live music from a rotating list of performers.
Details: 6-10 p.m., Schmidlapp Event Lawn and Stage, 115 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. Free. Runs Thursdays through Sept. 10. cincylagerhouse.com.
Salsa on the Square
Hear live salsa, merengue, cumbia and Latin jazz music from a rotating list of bands. Take part in a large dance class at Fountain Square. Or, if you're already skilled, show off them moves!
Details: 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Runs Thursdays through Sept. 25. myfountainsquare.com.
Check out the pumpkins at Cincinnati Art Museum
Yayoi Kusama's art exhibit, "All the Eternal Love I Have for the Pumpkins," features an array of yellow gourds of various sizes in a seemingly endless field of glowing pumpkins.
Details: 5-8 p.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Walnut Hills. Free for members and nonmembers every Thursday through Oct. 18. cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
Friday, Sept. 4
Rock out with O.A.R.
Rock band O.A.R. is bringing their "Three Decades Tour" to Brady Music Center. Joining them are special guests Gavin DeGraw and KT Tunstall.
Details: 6:30 p.m., Andrew J. Brady Music Center, 25 Race St., Downtown. bradymusiccenter.com.
Cheer on the Reds
The Reds play the Milwaukee Brewers this weekend. Enjoy Ludacris' postgame concert Friday and score a Elly De La Cruz bobblehead Saturday.
Details: 6:10 p.m. Friday, 6:40 p.m. Saturday, 12:40 p.m. Sunday, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. reds.com.
Attend a musical family reunion at Nowhere Else Festival
Expect a world-class boutique music and arts festival like no other at Nowhere Else Festival. Join this celebration of music, artists and the community. Hear a lineup of different artists each day. Proceeds benefit the continued restoration of a 140-year-old barn into a fully functioning performing arts center.
Details: Events starting between 4-7:30 p.m. Friday (VIP only), 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-8:15 p.m. Sunday, Nowhere Else Farm, 190 Townsend Road, Martinsville. $90 one day pass, $150 two day pass, $400 three day VIP pass. nowhereelsefestival.com.
Drink a beer at Liberty Home Association Oktoberfest
Join Liberty Home Association in its celebration of Oktoberfest. Taste authentic German food and hear a lineup of new bands every day. And, of course, drink refreshing German "bier."
Details: 6-11 p.m. Friday, 1-11 p.m. Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sunday, 2361 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton. libertyhome.net.
Browse produce at the East Walnut Hills Farmers Market
Shop for fresh produce from local farmers while listening to live entertainment.
Details: 4-7 p.m., Madison Parking Lot, 1523 Madison Road, East Walnut Hills. Runs Fridays through Oct. 23. ewhfarmersmarket.com.
Saturday, Sept. 5
Hear patriotic hits at 'Living in America'
In honor of Labor Day weekend, make it out to see "Living in America," a celebration of America through the patriotic hits of popular artists spanning seven decades. Find a free performance near you.
Covington: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Devou Park, 1 Bandshell Blvd.
Fort Thomas: 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Sunday, Tower Park, 900 S Fort Thomas Ave.
Middletown: 7-9 p.m. Monday, Woodside Cemetery & Arboretum, 802 15th Ave. kyso.org.
Hear your favorites songs from 'La La Land'
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the beloved film as a full jazz band and piano soloists perform music from the film live.
Details: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. cincinnatisymphony.org.
Jam out with the Wu-Tang Clan
Hip-hop collective Wu-Tang Clan are bringing their "Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber Tour," to Cincinnati with special guest Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.
Details: 7:30 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. riverbend.org.
Root for the Cincinnati Bearcats
College football season is in motion. The Cincinnati Bearcats take on Boston College this weekend.
Details: 3:30 p.m., Nippert Stadium, 2700 Bearcat Way, University of Cincinnati. gobearcats.com.
Hop on a plane at Lunken Airport Days
Lunken Airport is offering once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to tour the cockpits of famous, historical WWII Bombers. Ride in the WWII Bombers and helicopters. Other rare aircraft will be on display, as well as classic cars, military vehicles and exhibits. A patriotic flag ceremony takes place each day at noon.
Details: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Lunken Airport, 262 Wilmer Ave., Linwood. warbirds.clubexpress.com.
Wear your orange and blue at an FC Cincinnati game
FC Cincinnati plays D.C. United this weekend.
Pre-match: 4-6:30 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. washingtonpark.org.
Game: 7:30-9:30 p.m., TQL Stadium, 1501 Central Parkway, West End. tqlstadium.com.
Hang out at St. John Neumann Festival
Enjoy live music by The Remains and Second Wind, bingo, baked goods and merchandise booths, games, poker and more.
Details: 5-11 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 12191 Mill Road, Springfield Township. theblessedtrinityfamily.org.
Browse at Loveland Art Festival
See the work of nearly 70 artists at the ninth annual Loveland Art Festival. Cast your vote for the People's Choice award. Hear live music and grab a bite to eat. There will be a booth highlighting the work of Loveland High School art students and a booth dedicated to the non-profit, Raptors Inc.
Details: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Nisbet Park, 126 Karl Brown Way, Loveland. lovelandartfestival.com.
Dress in your best medieval getup at Ohio Renaissance Festival
Transport yourself back in time to the days where kings and queens ruled at Ohio Renaissance Festival. See over 100 daily shows, including a circus show and a sword fight on opening weekend. Try savory cuisine such as turkey legs, burgers and pulled pork. Wash it all down with a cold beer. Browse through the village "shoppes" offering homemade crafts.
Details: 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Monday, 10542 E. State Route 73, Waynesville. Runs every weekend Sept. 5-Nov. 1. renfestival.com.
Celebrate Augusta's heritage and history
Come to Appelman Park for live music, rotary burgers and a performance by the Old Path Cloggers. Enjoy a motor club cruise-in, crosscut sawing, tomahawks and the frog derby.
Details: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., 232 Main St., Augusta. allevents.in.
Shop at the Vintage Flea
Browse a variety of vintage clothing from across decades and find your new favorite piece.
Details: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. artisanfest513.org.
Shop for produce at Montgomery Farmers' Market
Buy goods from local farmers, crafters, wellness and soap producers and food producers.
Details: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Montgomery Elementary School, 9609 Montgomery Road, Montgomery. Runs Saturdays through Oct. 31. montgomeryfarmersmarket.org.
Sunday, Sept. 6
Send off summer with a bang at Riverfest/Western & Southern WEBN Fireworks
Both sides of the Ohio are throwing all-day parties, including food, live music and entertainment. Rozzi's Famous Fireworks will be set off from barges in the middle of the river at 9 p.m. with a music soundtrack simulcast on radio station WEBN 102.7 FM.
And for those wanting to avoid the traffic and celebrate in style, see one of the Midwest's largest fireworks displays aboard a train or riverboat.
Riverfest/WEBN Fireworks Show: 3 p.m., Sawyer Point Park and Yeatman's Cove, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Downtown; 4 p.m., Festival Park, 100 Riverboat Row, Newport and Covington Plaza, 144 Madison Ave., Covington. cincinnati-oh.gov; newportonthelevee.com.
Cincinnati Dinner Train: 5 p.m., 2172 Seymour Ave., Roselawn. $168. Ages 12-up only. cincinnatidinnertrain.com.
BB Riverboats Cruise: 4-10 p.m., BB Riverboats, 101 Riverboat Row, Newport. $175 adults and ages 4-12. $25 parking with limited availability. bbriverboats.com.
Spend Sunday on the Square
Shop at Hyde Park Farmers' Market for vegetables, fruits, meats, eggs, cheeses, pantry items, herbs, cut flowers, garden plants and artisan goods at this "growers' market."
Details: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Hyde Park Square, 2700 Erie Ave., Hyde Park. Runs Sundays through Oct. 25. hydeparkfarmersmarket.com.
Find something unique at Tri-State Antique Market
Shop antiques and vintage collectibles from over 125 dealers at this monthly show.
Details: 6 a.m.-3 p.m., Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, 351 E. Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg. $5 admission, cash only. Free admission ages 18-under. Runs every first Sunday May through October. lawrenceburgantiqueshow.com.
Monday, Sept. 7 – Happy Labor Day!
Make a splash at a waterpark (last weekend)
It's that time of the year again. Have some fun at one of these waterparks before they close for the season.
Soak City: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Monday, Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason. visitkingsisland.com.
Aqua Adventures Waterpark: 5-9 p.m. adult swim Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Land of Illusion Adventure Park, 8762 Thomas Road, Middletown. landofillusion.com.
Lace up your sneakers for Ridge & Repeat
Participate in the Pleasant Ridge Loop Run. Runners of all levels are invited to come together. This race is organized as part of a Girl Scout Gold Award project aimed at revitalizing local road races. Compete in the 1, 2 or 3-mile race.
Details: 9 a.m., 5935 Ridge Ave., Pleasant Ridge. $33.95. findarace.com.
Sign up for Aruna Run
Add the Cincinnati Aruna Run to your Labor Day schedule. Every single registration fee goes directly toward freeing, employing and empowering trafficked women. Run either the 10K, 5K or 1-mile.
Details: 8 a.m.-noon, Smale Riverfront Park, 166 W. Mehring Way, Downtown. Prices vary per race. raceroster.com.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Things to do in Cincinnati this week, Aug. 31-Sept. 7
