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Things to do in Cincinnati this week: Aug. 14-20

Luann Gibbs, Cincinnati Enquirer
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Monday, Aug. 14

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.

FILM: "Shiva Baby," 7:30 p.m., Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. $12-$15. Cincyticket.com.

MUSIC: Jazz at the Park: Noise Police, 6-9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free. washingtonpark.org.

Tuesday, Aug. 15

DANCE: Line Dancing, 5:30 p.m., Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash. Free. Summitparkblueash.com.

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FAMILY: Shakespeare in the Park: “The Comedy of Errors,” 7 p.m., Mount Storm Park, 700 Lafayette Ave., Clifton. Free. Cincyshakes.com.

MUSIC: Disturbed: Take Back Your Life Tour, 6:30 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. With Breaking Benjamin, Jinjer. riverbend.org.

Heavy metal band Disturbed brings its Take Back Your Life Tour to Riverbend Music Center on Tuesday.
Heavy metal band Disturbed brings its Take Back Your Life Tour to Riverbend Music Center on Tuesday.

MUSIC: Jazz at the Square: Phil DeGreg, 6-9 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Free. myfountainsquare.com.

MUSIC: Summer Concert Series: The New Liberty Dance Orchestra, 7-9 p.m., Blue Ash Nature Park, 4337 Cooper Road, Blue Ash. Free. blueashevents.com.

SPORTS: Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians, 6:40 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. Runs Aug. 15-16. Reds.com.

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SPORTS: Florence Y’alls vs. Evansville Otters, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence. Florenceyalls.com.

Wednesday, Aug. 16

COMEDY: Tim Heidecker: The Two Tims Summer Tour, 7 p.m., MegaCorp Pavilion, 101 W. Fourth St., Newport. promowestlive.com.

Comedian and actor Tim Heidecker comes to MegaCorp Pavilion in Newport on Wednesday.
Comedian and actor Tim Heidecker comes to MegaCorp Pavilion in Newport on Wednesday.

FILM: Summer Cinema: 'Jurassic Park,' 9 p.m., Ziegler Park, 1322 Sycamore St., Over-the-Rhine. Free.

MUSIC: Ghost: Re-Imperatour, 7:30 p.m., PNC Pavilion, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. With Amon Amarth. riverbend.org. SOLD OUT.

MUSIC: Al Stewart with his band The Empty Pockets, 8 p.m., Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. $30-$65. memorialhallotr.com.

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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: 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.

THEATER: 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. Runs Aug. 16-Sept. 10. $31, $28 students and seniors. 513-241-6550. Cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

ENDING: Sleeping Giant, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Know Theatre, 1120 Jackson St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs Aug. 4-20. Knowtheatre.com.

'Sleeping Giant,' a new play by Emmy-nominated writer Steve Yockey, is in its final week at Know Theatre. Pictured from left: Brianna Miller, Ryan Chavez Richmond, Jared Earland.
'Sleeping Giant,' a new play by Emmy-nominated writer Steve Yockey, is in its final week at Know Theatre. Pictured from left: Brianna Miller, Ryan Chavez Richmond, Jared Earland.

Thursday, Aug. 17

COMEDY: Steve Gillespie, 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.

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DANCE: Salsa on the Square: Max Rosado, Volare, 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Free. Myfountainsquare.com.

FESTIVAL: Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion: Day 1: Job Fair, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown. Speaker Series: Jamaul Bryant, 7-9 p.m., Corinthian Baptist Church, 1920 Tennessee Ave., Bond Hill. Free. Myblackfamilyreunion.org.

FILM: Nightlight513: "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," 7:30 p.m., Covington Plaza, 1 Madison Ave., Covington. Ages 21-up. $10-$18. Nightlight513.com.

HEALTH: Zumba, 5:30 p.m., Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash. Free. Summitparkblueash.com.

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MUSIC: Edwin McCain, 8:30 p.m., Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. $24-$64. ludlowgaragecincinnati.com.

MUSIC: Asleep at the Wheel, 8 p.m., Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. $36-$52. memorialhallotr.com.

MUSIC: Summer Music Festival, 6 p.m., Ault Park, 5090 Observatory Circle, Mount Lookout. Live music from Floyd & the Walkmen. Food, craft beer, wine, hard seltzer for purchase. Kids entertainment with Cincinnati Circus and Beech Acres. Aultparkac.org.

MUSIC: Luke Bryan: Country On Tour, 7 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. With Ashley Cooke, Jon Langston, Conner Smith and DJ Rock. riverbend.org.

Luke Bryan: Country On Tour comes to Riverbend Music Center on Thursday.
Luke Bryan: Country On Tour comes to Riverbend Music Center on Thursday.

MUSIC: Rockin’ the Roebling: Crown Watts, 6-10 p.m., Smale Riverfront Park, Schmidlapp Lawn, Downtown. Free.

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MUSIC: RiversEdge Concert Series, 7-10 p.m., RiversEdge Amphitheater at Marcum Park, 116 Dayton St., Hamilton. Aug. 17: Cordovas, Scotty Bratcher, Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel. 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: Whoa Man! Women of Rock Tribute, 7-9 p.m., Civic Park, 111 E. High St., Lawrenceburg. Runs June 8-Aug. 24. Free. downtownlawrenceburg.com.

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MUSIC: Summer Concert Series: Final Order, 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.

MUSIC: The Takeover: 90 Proof Twang, 6-9 p.m., Union Centre, Clock Tower, 9285 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester Township. Runs June 1-Aug. 24. Free. westchesteroh.org.

MUSIC: Groovin' on the Green Concert Series: Steven Page (formerly of Barenaked Ladies), 6 p.m., Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield. Free. fairfield-oh.org.

ENDING: Guys and Dolls, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, The Carnegie, 1028 Scott St., Covington. Runs July 29-Aug. 18. Thecarnegie.com.

Friday, Aug. 18

ART OPENING: Nude 15, Private Space, Plastic, 6-9 p.m., Manifest Gallery, 2727 Woodburn Ave., Walnut Hills. Three separate exhibitions. Runs Aug. 18-Sept. 15. Free. manifestgallery.org.

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ART/CHARITY: Paint the Town Red, 5-9 p.m., Fitton Center for the Arts, 101 S. Monument Ave., Hamilton. 2023-2024 Season launch celebrates 30th anniversary. Features gallery opening of Human Nature/Class Act, performances and artist demonstrations, live music and food. Cash bar. Free. fittoncenter.org.

COMEDY: Donnell Rawlings, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday, 7 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday, Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. $32-$42. Liberty.funnybone.com.

COMEDY: Mat Alano-Martin, 7:30 p.m., Commonwealth Sanctuary, 522 Fifth Ave., Dayton. $15. Commonwealthsanctuary.com.

FAMILY: Shakespeare in the Park: “The Comedy of Errors,” 7 p.m., Colerain Park Amphitheater, 4725 Springdale Road, Colerain Township. Free. Cincyshakes.com.

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FESTIVAL: Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion: Day 2, Heritage Breakfast, 9-11 a.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown; Black Cincinnati Tour follows. Tour is free and open to public. Myblackfamilyreunion.org.

FESTIVAL: Little River Bluegrass Festival, 6:30 p.m. Friday, noon Saturday-Sunday, Little River Bar & Grill, 5527 Oregonia Road, Oregonia. $30 weekend pass, $10 Friday, $15 Saturday, $10 Sunday. Facebook.com.

FESTIVAL: Seven Mile Oktoberfest, Friday-Saturday, Community Park, 400 Walnut St., Seven Mile.

FILM: Indian Film Festival of Cincinnati, 6 p.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, Fath Auditorium, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Opening night party. $100 all-inclusive film pass including opening night party, $50 opening night only. Individual tickets for purchase at theaters; pass holders get first priority. iffcincy.com.

MUSIC: Moneybagg Yo: Larger Than Life Tour, 7 p.m., Heritage Bank Center, 100 Broadway, Downtown. With Finesse2tymes, Sexyy Red, Luh Tyler, Big Boogie, YTB Fatt. $49-up. heritagebankcenter.com.

MUSIC: Goo Goo Dolls "Big Night Out" Tour with O.A.R., 7 p.m., PNC Pavilion, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. Riverbend.org.

MUSIC: Friday Flow: Natural Progression, 6-10 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs June 2-Sept. 1. Free. Washingtonpark.org.

MUSIC: Indie Friday: In the Pines, 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Runs May 5-Sept. 29. Myfountainsquare.com.

MUSIC: Music Under the Moon, 7-10 p.m., Cincinnati Nature Center, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford. Live music with Cincy Brass. Food and drinks for purchase. $30. Cincynature.org.

NIGHTLIFE: Cincinnati Leather Weekend, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. Enjoy drinks, queer burlesque entertainment, raffles, leather vendor mart, contests and more. $100 VIP, $25 both nights, $15 single night. Cincyticket.com.

SHOPPING: Charm at the Farm, 4-8 p.m. Friday, 9-11:30 a.m. (early bird) noon-4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, 4953 Bunnell Hill Road, Lebanon. $20 VIP, $17 early bird, $12 Saturday general, $10 Sunday. Charmatthefarm.com.

SHOPPING: Rhea Lana’s Back-to-School Sale, 5-9 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-noon (early bird) noon-9 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday, Butler County Fairgrounds Event Center, 1715 Fairgrove Ave., Hamilton. $35-$50 Friday, $10-$20 Saturday early bird, free Saturday-Tuesday. Eventbrite.com.

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (6) is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a solo home run earlier this season at Great American Ball Park. Fans can receive a free Jonathan India Bobblehead on Saturday, while supplies last.
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (6) is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a solo home run earlier this season at Great American Ball Park. Fans can receive a free Jonathan India Bobblehead on Saturday, while supplies last.

SPORTS: Cincinnati Reds vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 6:40 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1:40 p.m. Sunday, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. Reds.com.

THEATER: Portrait of Aretha, 6:30-10 p.m., The Grove Event Center, 9158 Winton Road, Springfield Township. Exceptional dinner theater experience featuring CeCe Teneal. Dinner buffet. $68. Theartsconnect.us.

ENDING: Dynamics of Flow, 5-8 p.m., The Carnegie, 1028 Scott St., Covington. Exhibit runs through Aug. 18. Thecarnegie.com.

Saturday, Aug. 19

ART: Wave Pool Pool Party, noon-3 p.m., Wave Pool Gallery, 2940 Colerain Ave., Camp Washington. Free. Wavepoolgallery.org.

CHARITY: Honor Ride, Miami Whitewater Park, 9001 Mount Hope Road, Harrison. Ride bikes on 6- or 22-mile trail. Benefits Easterseals Redwood. $50 includes bike ride, racing shirt, swag and honor ribbon. eastersealshonorride.com.

CHARITY: Tom Wess Memorial Golf Outing, noon-7 p.m., Glenview Golf Course, 10965 Springfield Pike, Springfield Township. Shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. Benefits Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly. $125. Littlebrotherscincinnati.org.

CHARITY: Bourbon Baron Ball, 6-10 p.m., MegaCorp Pavilion, 101 W. Fourth St., Newport. Benefits The Cure Starts Now Foundation. $30-$60. thecurestartsnow.org.

CHARITY: Bands and Drag, 9 p.m.-midnight, Northside Tavern, 4163 Hamilton Ave., Northside. Benefits Visionaries+Voices. Isqccbe.org.

Comedian Mark Normand comes to Taft Theatre on Saturday evening.
Comedian Mark Normand comes to Taft Theatre on Saturday evening.

COMEDY: Mark Normand: Ya Don't Say, 7 p.m., Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. tafttheatre.org.

COMEDY: Helltown Comedy Showcase: Tyler Ross, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m., The Comet, 4579 Hamilton Ave., Northside. $10. Bombsawaycomedy.com.

CRUISE: Cincinnati Latin Party Cruise, 7-10 p.m., Queen City Riverboats, 100 O’Fallon Ave., Dayton. Enjoy Latin music and dancing aboard historic Spirit of Cincinnati riverboat. $35-$65. Eventbrite.com.

CRUISE: Black Excellence Weekend: Sundresses and Brims, 11 p.m., BB Riverboats, 101 Riverboat Row. Featuring 3 DJs and live band. $40. Eventbrite.com.

FAMILY: Shakespeare in the Park: “The Comedy of Errors,” 7 p.m., Amphitheatre at Union Township Civic Center, 4350 Aicholtz Road, Union Township. Free. Cincyshakes.com.

FAMILY: Queen City Vaudevillians, 7 p.m., Falcon Theater, 636 Monmouth St., Newport. Fast-paced evening of family entertainment features songs, dances, comedy skits, magic, trivia games, prizes and surprises. $20-$25. facebook.com/queencityvaudevillians.com.

FESTIVAL: Festival on the Lake, 4-10:30 p.m., AJ Jolly Park, 1501 Race Track Road, Alexandria. $5, free ages 12-under. Campbellcountyky.gov.

FESTIVAL: Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion: Days 3-4, Parade 9-11 a.m. Avondale Town Center, 3529 Reading Road, Avondale. Festival noon-8 p.m. at Sawyer Point Park, 705 Pete Rose Way, Downtown. Free. Myblackfamilyreunion.org.

HALLOWEEN: Media Night with Aurelio Voltaire, King of Villains, 7 p.m.-midnight, Terror Town, 1449 Greenbush Cobb Road, Williamsburg. Sneak peek at the latest Terror Town installment, experience new storyline and characters. Features performance by Aurelio Voltaire plus Q&A and autograph session. $35. allhallowsevellc.com.

MUSEUM: Escape the Village, noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m., Heritage Village, 11500 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. Unique escape room experience set in authentic historic building containing 19th century artifacts. Heritagevillagecininnati.org.

MUSEUM: Spirits by Starlight: Into the Unknown, 7-9 p.m., Heritage Village, 11500 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. Join paranormal historian Violet Shindler on tour. $35. Heritagevillagecininnati.org.

MUSIC: Morgan James, 8:30 p.m., Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. $30-$50. ludlowgaragecincinnati.com.

MUSIC: Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, 6 p.m., Turfway Park Event Center, 7500 Turfway Road, Florence. $77-up. turfway.com.

Catch Joan Jett & the Blackhearts live at Turfway Park in Florence on Saturday.
Catch Joan Jett & the Blackhearts live at Turfway Park in Florence on Saturday.

MUSIC: Music at the Esplanade: Traveling Jam, 5-7 p.m., Smale Riverfront Park, Castellini Esplanade, Mehring Way, Downtown. Free.

MUSIC: Fifth and Vine Live: Kashmir: Led Zeppelin Tribute, 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Runs May 6-Oct. 7. Free. myfountainsquare.com.

MUSIC: Keehner Park Summer Concert Series: Penthouse Dogs, 7-9 p.m., Keehner Park, 7211 Barret Road, West Chester Township. Free. westchesteroh.org.

MUSIC: Carl Jack: The Road Less Taken, 7 p.m., Clifton Plaza, 329 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. Official album release concert. $20, includes admission and copy of signed CD. carljack.com.

SHOPPING: ArtisanFest513, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free admission. eventbrite.com.

ENDING: Kinky Boots, 7:30 p.m., The Carnegie, 1028 Scott St., Covington. Runs June 30-Aug. 19. Thecarnegie.com.

Sunday, Aug. 20

ART: Student Art Show, noon-3 p.m., Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center, 620 Greenup St., Covington. Bakerhunt.org.

COMEDY: Brad Upton, 4 and 7 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. One night only. $30. Liberty.funnybone.com.

FAMILY: Namaste India, 4-8 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Free. facebook.com.

MUSIC: Old 97's, Southgate House Revival, Sanctuary, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. With Angel White. $25-$30. southgatehouse.com.

MUSIC: Sick Of It All, 7 p.m., Legends, 3801 Harrison Ave., Cheviot. $18-$22. With Volcano, Retribution, Sob Story. cincyticket.com.

PETS: Dog Mom Day Out, 1-3 p.m., Fifty West Brewing Co., 7605 Wooster Pike, Columbia Township. Shop with local dog businesses, meet adoptable dogs, dogs can make artsy paw print painting for $5 donation. Benefits Proud Pups Rescue. Free admission.

SHOPPING: Burlington Antique Show, 6 a.m.-3 p.m., Boone County Fairgrounds, 5819 Idlewild Road, Burlington. $6 early bird admission (before 8 a.m.), $4 general. Free ages 12-under. Burlingtonantiqueshow.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.

ENDING: Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, 3 p.m., The Carnegie, 1028 Scott St., Covington. Runs July 15-Aug. 20. Thecarnegie.com.

ENDING: The Importance of Being Earnest, Cincinnati Shakespeare Co., 1195 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs Aug. 4-20. Cincyshakes.com.

ENDING: Mychaelyn Michalec: Not to Stifle, but to Clarify, Weston Art Gallery, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. Runs June 16-Aug 20. Free.

ENDING: Anissa Lewis: Open Lots (We All Rise), Weston Art Gallery, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. Runs June 16-Aug 20. Free.

ENDING: Melvin Grier: It Was Always About the Work, Weston Art Gallery, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. Runs June 16-Aug 20. Free.

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This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Things to do in Cincinnati this week: Aug. 14-20

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