Things to do in Cincinnati this week: Sept. 16-22
Monday, Sept. 16
FAMILY: Mums the Word, 3-8 p.m. Monday,10 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Enjoy displays of fall blooms and a multitude of mums in fiery oranges, deep purples, soft pinks and creamy whites. Runs Aug. 31-Oct. 13. cincinnati-oh.gov.
FAMILY: Fall on the Farm, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday,10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Blooms & Berries Farm, 9669 State Route 48, Loveland. Runs Sept. 14-Oct. 31. $18.95. bloomsandberries.com.
HALLOWEEN OPENING: Underwater Pumpkin Glow, 10 a.m. daily, Newport Aquarium, 1 Levee Way, Newport. Runs Sept. 16-Nov. 3. Newportaquarium.com.
MUSEUM: Free Admission, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Sunday, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. Students with current college ID get in free to all CMC museums and the Holocaust & Humanity Center during September. cincymuseum.org.
MUSIC: Jazz at the Park presented by The Enquirer: Sophia Troyer Duo, 6-9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs April 8-Oct. 28. Free. Washingtonpark.org.
MUSIC: Citizens, 7 p.m., Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave., Covington. With Fury & Solace, Sungaze. madisontheater.com.
Tuesday, Sept. 17
ART: Artist Talk: Shepard Fairey, 6 p.m., Contemporary Art Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown. On National Voter Registration Day, Fairey visits to talk about how public art can drive civic engagement. Free; reservations required: artworkscincinnati.org.
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, 5-7 p.m., Ziegler Park, Sycamore St., Over-the-Rhine. Free. Zieglerpark.org.
JOB FAIR: Cincinnati Reds Sports & Entertainment Career Expo, 2:30 p.m., Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. Organizations attending include Reds, FC Cincinnati, Cincinnati Open, Cyclones, Heritage Bank Center, TQL Stadium, ProCamps, UC Online and more. Includes ticket to the Reds vs. Braves game that evening. $22-$60. eventbrite.com.
MUSEUM: The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the Twenty-first Century, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Mount Adams. Runs June 28-Sept. 29. Ticketed exhibition. $12. Cincinnatiartmuseum.org.
MUSIC: Megadeth: Destroy All Enemies Tour, 6:30 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. With Mudvayne, All That Remains. riverbend.org.
MUSIC: Manchester Orchestra: Cope 10th Anniversary Tour, 8 p.m., Andrew J. Brady Music Center, 25 Race St., Downtown. With Militarie Gun. bradymusiccenter.com.
MUSIC: Jazz at the Square: Patsy Meyer, 5-8 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Runs April 2-Oct. 8. Free. Myfountainsquare.com.
MUSIC: Music Live at Lunch: Janice Tritten (Native flute), 12:10 p.m., Christ Church Cathedral, 318 E. Fourth St., Downtown. Free. cincinnaticathedral.com.
MUSIC: Skerryvore, 8 p.m., Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. memorialhallotr.com.
OUTDOORS: Full Moon Hike, 7:30 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. Atlanta Braves, 6:40 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, 1:10 p.m. Thursday, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. Wednesday is Bark in the Park night. Reds.com.
THEATER: Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative: Heartland, 7:30 p.m., Aronoff Center for the Arts, Fifth Third Bank Theater, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. $10. Cincinnatiarts.org.
Wednesday, Sept. 18
ART ENDING: MP Wiggins: Hidden Pictures, 6-8 p.m., Off Ludlow Gallery, 3408 Ormand Ave., Clifton. Closing reception. Runs Aug. 30-Sept. 18.
CHARITY: GiveBack Wednesday, 5-8 p.m., Little Miami Brewing Co., 208 Mill St., Milford. $1 of every draft sold benefits League for Animal Welfare.
FILM: Summer Cinema: “Coco,” 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, 5-7 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free. Washingtonpark.org.
MUSEUM: The Negro Motorist Green Book, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 E. Freedom Way, Downtown. This Smithsonian-produced exhibition showcases the resilience and ingenuity of African Americans. Runs July 13-Oct. 13. Freedomcenter.org.
MUSEUM: Lens of History: A Celebration of People, Spaces and Emotions, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Monday, Cincinnati Museum Center, 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate. This exhibition explores the rich tapestry of Black history in Cincinnati through the lens of Black photographers and community photo collections from the 1800s to the 2000s. It's part of the 2024 FotoFocus Biennial. Runs through Oct. 14. cincymuseum.org.
MUSIC: Scott Miller, 7:30 p.m., Southgate House Revival, Sanctuary, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. With Chance Stanley. southgatehouse.com.
MUSIC: The Marley Brothers: Legacy Tour, 7:30 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. riverbend.org.
Thursday, Sept. 19
ART OPENING: Kimball Derrick: My Book of Life – The Preface, 5:30-8 p.m., Miller Gallery, 2715 Erie Ave., Hyde Park. Opening reception and artist talk. Part of 2024 FotoFocus Biennial. Free. fotofocus.org.
ART OPENING: More Than Meets the Eye, 5 p.m., Purple People Bridge, Newport. Works by more than 50 immigrants are featured along the pedestrian walkway of the bridge. Ribbon cutting followed by casual reception at 16 Lots Southern Outpost (1 Levee Way, Newport). Part of FotoFocus Biennial. Free. fotofocus.org.
COMEDY: Derrick Stroup, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Go Bananas Comedy Club, 8410 Market Place Lane, Montgomery. $15-$20. gobananascomedy.com.
COMEDY: Monster Monster: Comedians Playing D&D, 7 p.m., Commonwealth Sanctuary, 522 Fifth St., Dayton. $10. commonwealthsanctuary.com.
DANCE: Salsa on the Square: The Amador Sisters, 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Free. myfountainsquare.com.
FESTIVAL: Cindependent Film Festival, 10 a.m. Thursday-Saturday, Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. $149 VIP 3-day all-access, $49 VIP one day all-access, $29 single ticket one day pass, $14 single day educator pass. Cindependentfilmfest.org.
MUSEUM: Chip Thomas and the Painted Desert Project, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown. Runs Sept. 6-Jan.5. cincycac.org.
MUSIC: Pitbull: Party After Dark Tour, 8 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. With T-Pain. riverbend.org.
MUSIC: Supersuckers, 7:30 p.m., Southgate House Revival, Sanctuary, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. With Nine Pound Hammer, Haiku Seppuku, Skunkdog. southgatehouse.com.
MUSIC: September Summer Music Festival, 6-10 p.m., Ault Park Pavilion, 5090 Observatory Circle, Mount Lookout. Music by The Foles Band. Enjoy craft beer, wine, hard seltzers and margaritas, and local food trucks. Kids’ entertainment with Cincinnati Circus and Beech Acres from 6-8 p.m. Free. Aultparkac.org.
MUSIC: Midland: The Get Lucky Tour, 8 p.m., Andrew J. Brady Music Center, 25 Race St., Downtown. With Colin Stough, Hudson Westbrook. bradymusiccenter.com.
MUSIC: Lalah Hathaway, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. ludlowgaragecincinnati.com.
MUSIC: Soft Kill, 7 p.m., Madison Live, 734 Madison Ave., Covington. With fotocrime. madisontheater.com.
MUSIC: Rumours ATL, 8 p.m., Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. bogarts.com.
OKTOBERFEST: Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, 5-11 p.m. Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. Sawyer Point and Yeatman's Cove, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Downtown. Runs Sept. 19-22. Oktoberfestzinzinnati.com.
SPORTS: Queen City Championship, 7 a.m. Thursday-Friday, 8 a.m. Saturday-Sunday, TPC River’s Bend, Maineville. 144 of the best female golfers in the world compete. Queencitylpga.com.
THEATER OPENING: “The Drowsy Chaperone,” Stained Glass Theater, 802 York St., Newport. Runs Sept. 19-Oct. 6. Footlighters.org.
THEATER ENDING: “Fat Ham,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Cincinnati Shakespeare Co., 1195 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Runs Sept. 6-22. Cincyshakes.com.
THEATER ENDING: Clybourne Park, 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Mariemont Players, 4101 Walton Creek Road, Mariemont. Runs Sept. 5-22. Mariemontplayers.com.
Friday, Sept. 20
ART OPENING: Concept and Coda: Lydia Masset and Ron Hoffman, 5-8 p.m., Wash Park Art, 1215 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Part of 2024 FotoFocus Biennial. Free. fotofocus.org.
ART OPENING: Memory Fields, 6-8 p.m., Weston Art Gallery, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. Part of 2024 FotoFocus Biennial. Runs Sept. 20-Nov. 3. Free. fotofocus.org.
ART OPENING: Rachael Banks: The Trail of the Dead, 6-8 p.m., Weston Art Gallery, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. Part of 2024 FotoFocus Biennial. Runs Sept. 20-Nov. 3. Free. fotofocus.org.
COMEDY: Trae Crowder, 7:30 10 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. $32-$42. Liberty.funnybone.com.
COMEDY: Kenny Weber & Zach Holmes, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Commonwealth Sanctuary, 522 Fifth Ave., Dayton. $20-$25. commonwealthsanctuary.com.
COMEDY: Luke Null, 7 and 9:30 p.m., The Comet, 4579 Hamilton Ave., Northside. $20-$25. bombsawaycomedy.com.
FESTIVAL: Sacrifest VII, 8 p.m. Friday, 6 p.m. Saturday, VFW Campground, 8827 Claude-Thomas Road, Franklin. Gates open at 1 p.m. each day, with food trucks, glass blowing, tarot readings and live music each night. Friday: DyscKnecht, Rise to Reign, Riot Division, Plagues of Sorrow, Controversy for Breakfast. Saturday: Facing Oblivion, Diesomnia, Eyes of Your Enemy, St. Christopher, I.A.M., Angels from the Gallows, Station 432. $20 weekend. Facebook.com.
HALLOWEEN OPENING: Halloween Haunt, 6 p.m.-midnight Friday, 7 p.m.-midnight Saturday, Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason. Runs Friday-Saturday Sept. 20-Nov. 2. $45-up. Visitkingsisland.com.
HALLOWEEN OPENING: Nightmare Manor, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday-Saturday, 1601 S. University Blvd., Middletown. $20. Get $2 off with donation of canned good. Parking $2. Nightmaremanorhaunt.com.
HALLOWEEN: Dent Schoolhouse, 7:30 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 5963 Harrison Ave., Green Township. Runs Sept. 13-Nov. 2. Dentschoolhouse.com.
HALLOWEEN: Brimstone Haunt, 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Ohio Renaissance Festival Grounds, 10542 E. State Route 73, Harveysburg. brimstonehaunt.com.
HALLOWEEN: USS Nightmare, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday-Saturday, 100 Riverboat Row, Newport. $25-up. ussnightmare.com.
HALLOWEEN: Sandyland Acres, 8 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday, 4172 Belleview Road, Petersburg. $20 hayride, $15 barn, $30 combo. Cash only, free parking. Runs Sept. 13-Nov. 2, weather permitting. 859-322-0516; sandylandacres.com.
HALLOWEEN: Haunted Scream Park, 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday-Saturday, Land of Illusion, 8762 Thomas Road, Middletown. Theme weekend: Day of the Dead. Landofillusion.com.
MUSIC: Vampire Weekend: Only God Was Above Us Tour, 7 p.m., Andrew J. Brady Music Center, 25 Race St., Downtown. With Cults. bradymusiccenter.com.
MUSIC: Abby Holliday, 8 p.m., Madison Live, 734 Madison Ave., Covington. With Brother Bird, Feems. madisontheater.com.
MUSIC: Indie Friday: Carriers, 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Free. myfountainsquare.com.
MUSIC: Total Chaos, 7:30 p.m., Southgate House Revival, Sanctuary, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. With D.O.S., Defiant State, Daywalker. southgatehouse.com.
OKTOBERFEST: Oktoberfest The Banks, 5-11 p.m. Friday, 3-11 p.m. Saturday, The Banks, Freedom Way, Downtown. Free admission.
RECREATION: Celebration Mile, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Blue Ash Nature Park, 4337 Cooper Road, Blue Ash. Inclusive event where all abilities can participate in a one-mile walk and run with plenty of encouragement and support along the way. Pre-register: blueashevents.com.
SHOPPING: Urban Nightz, 6-10 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Browse local artisans, enjoy food vendors and live music. Free. artisanfest513.org.
SPORTS: Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 6:40 p.m. Friday, 1:10 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. Nelly performs a post-game concert Friday night. Sunday is Reds bowling shirt giveaway. Reds.com.
THEATER: "Forecast (Pronostico)", 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday, Liberty Exhibition Hall, 3938 Spring Grove Ave., Northside. $25. eventbrite.com.
THEATER OPENING: The Glass Menagerie, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Lyric Theatre, 1530 Central Ave., Middletown. Runs Sept. 20-28. $20. Middletownlyric.org.
Saturday, Sept. 21
ART OPENING: In Pursuit of Empathy, 5-8 p.m., Art Beyond Boundaries, 1410 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. Part of 2024 FotoFocus Biennial. Free. fotofocus.org.
ART: International Art Show, 2-7 p.m., Victory Park, corner Montgomery Road and Mills Ave., Norwood. Features works from 20 artists, many of them immigrants sharing personal stories through art. Part of Welcoming America Week, Norwood Together. Free.
CHARITY: Teal Power 5K Run and 3K Walk, 10 a.m., Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash. Benefits Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Greater Cincinnati. Runsignup.com.
COMEDY: Dave Landau, 6:30 and 9 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. $30. Liberty.funnybone.com.
COMMUNITY: Mason Heritage Festival, 3-10 p.m., Mason Downtown Plaza, 300 W. Main St., Mason. Parade at 3 p.m. followed by activities and entertainment.
COMMUNITY: Dillsboro Heritage Days, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Front and North streets, Dillsboro. Antiques and crafts. Chicken dinner 11 a.m. Sunday.
COMMUNITY: Shred Day, 9 a.m.-noon, Fort Wright Fire Department, 409 Kyles Lane, Fort Wright. Safely dispose of private documents containing sensitive information, such as old credit card statements, old checks or old IRS tax returns. Free.
COMMUNITY: Patriot Grave Marking, 2 p.m., Highland Cemetery, 2167 Dixie Highway, Fort Mitchell. The Simon Kenton Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution holds service for Pvt. Richard Hubbell. Free.
CRAFT SHOW: Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., The Gallery at Gano, 10104 Auburn Ave., West Chester Township. Floral wreaths for every season, stained glass, lighted vases and trees, dreamcatchers. facebook.com.
CRAFT SHOW: Scott Street Artisan Market, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Purple Paisley, 715 Scott St., Covington. purplepaisleyartisanshop.com.
EDUCATION: Starstuff: The Remarkable Story of (Nearly) Everything, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Thomas More Observatory, 333 Thomas More Parkway, Crestview Hills. Talk takes place in Steigerwald Hall, Saints Center, followed by night sky viewing at the observatory. Free. thomasmore.edu.
FESTIVAL: Ohio Renaissance Festival: Highland Weekend, 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, 10542 State Route 73, Harveysburg. Runs weekends Aug. 31-Oct. 27. Renfestival.com.
FESTIVAL: Civil War Days, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Augusta. Vendors, tours of historic Augusta, pioneer jail tours, artillery demonstrations, historic homes tours, Baker-Bird winery tour, ladies tea, music and more. civilwaraugusta.org.
FESTIVAL: Waynesville Fall Fest, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, 7392 E. State Route 73, Waynesville. Runs Sat-Sun Sept. 14-Nov. 3. $14, $12 ages 10-under. Waynesvillefallfest.com.
FESTIVAL: Fall Festival & Craft Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Benton Farm, 11946 Old Lexington Pike, Walton. $3, free ages 12-under. Facebook.com.
FILM: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” 8 p.m., 21 Century Theater, 3021 Madison Road, Oakley. $20. Eventbrite.com.
HALLOWEEN OPENING: Cincinnati Fear Fest, 7 p.m.-midnight, Terror Town, 1449 Greenbush Cobb Road, Williamsburg. $19.99-up. Runs Sept. 21-Nov. 2. Cincinnatifearfest.com.
HALLOWEEN OPENING: Haunted Hollow Ride, 7:30-midnight, 1261 W. Dalton Road, Wilmington. Runs Sept. 21-Oct. 26. $60 VIP speed pass includes all four attractions, $40 general all four attractions, $25 ride only, free ages 5-under. Free parking. Cash only. Wilmingtonhauntedhollowride.com.
MUSEUM: Escape the Village, noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m., Heritage Village Museum, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. Choose from "Morgan's Raiders of the Lost Art" and "Leaving the Station." $35 per person. Heritagevillagecincinnati.org.
MUSIC: Cincinnati Pops: Jurassic Park Film in Concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Conductor John Morris Russell performs John Williams’ iconic score live to film. Runs Sept. 21-22. cincinnatiarts.org.
MUSIC: Circus Bizircus 8 p.m., Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave., Covington. madisontheater.com.
MUSIC: Fifth and Vine Live: Hot Magnolias, 7-10 p.m., Fountain Square, 520 Vine St., Downtown. Free. myfountainsquare.com.
MUSIC: Noah Smith's Record Release Party, 7:30 p.m., Southgate House Revival, Sanctuary, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. With Meaghan Farrell, Max Geers. southgatehouse.com.
MUSIC: Magnolia Boulevard, 8 p.m., Whiskey City's Liberty Theater, 229 Walnut St., Lawrenceburg. cincyticket.com.
MUSIC: Marquis Hill, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Caffe Vivace, 975 E. McMillan St., Walnut Hills. caffe-vivace.com.
NIGHTLIFE: Club 90s presents: 2000s Night, 9 p.m., Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. bogarts.com.
OKTOBERFEST: Oxtoberfest, 1-8 p.m., Uptown Parks, 2 E. High St., Oxford. Cityofoxford.org/oxtoberfest.
OUTDOORS: Flora, Fauna, and Folklore, 6 p.m., Woodland Mound, Seasongood Nature Center. Sit by the fire this equinox and hear tales from a variety of cultures to learn about the wildlife around us. Greatparks.org.
OUTDOORS: Run the Riffles, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Salway Park, 4336 Spring Grove Ave., Northside. Enjoy the great outdoors on Mill Creek. Yoga, mini urban stream adventure, upstream float, trail walk, outdoor modern dance class and more. Free. eventbrite.com.
RECREATION: Wine & Cheese Train, 6 p.m., Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad, 16 E. South St., Lebanon. Enjoy evening train ride with 3 wine pairings from Valley Vineyards and selection of cheese and fruit. $45. Lebanonrr.com.
SHOPPING: City Flea, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Cincinnati’s original curated, urban flea market. Over 100 vendors. Free. thecityflea.com.
SHOPPING: Fall Plant Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Ammon Nursery, 6089 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington. Plant vendors and educational booths. Benefits Boone County Arboretum. bcarboretum.org/plantsale.
THEATER: The Thorn, 7 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday, Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. Tells the epic story of God’s love for the world and the spiritual battle for humanity. Cincinnatiarts.org.
TOUR: Historic Chrisholm Farmstead Cellar and Barn Tour, 1-3 p.m., Chrisholm MetroPark, Augspurger House, 2070 Woodsdale Road, Trenton. Free; reservations required. 513-867-5835 ext. 301; yourmetroparks.net.
TOUR: African American History along the Cincinnati Riverfront, 10 a.m.-noon, Harriet Beecher Stowe House, 2950 Gilbert Ave., Walnut Hills. Explore the deep significance of the Ohio River for Cincinnati's African American history of resistance, achievement and leadership. $12. Reservations: eventbrite.com.
Sunday, Sept. 22
COMEDY: Justin Whitehead, 6:30 p.m., Funny Bone Comedy Club, 7518 Bales St., Liberty Township. $32-$42. Liberty.funnybone.com.
COMEDY: Brian Bates, 4 p.m., Commonwealth Sanctuary, 522 Fifth Ave., Dayton. $15-$20. commonwealthsanctuary.com.
COMEDY: Michelle Collins: The Big Natural Tour, 7:30 p.m., Ludlow Garage, 342 Ludlow Ave., Clifton. ludlowgaragecincinnati.com.
EDUCATION: Your Hometown History: A Local History Sampler, 1-4 p.m., Cincinnati Observatory, 3489 Observatory Place, Mount Lookout. Rain or shine. Free. historicgreatercincy.org.
EXPO: Greater Cincinnati Bridal & Wedding Expo, 1-5 p.m., Northern Kentucky Convention Center, 1 W. Rivercenter Blvd., Covington.
EXPO: NorthernKY AnimeFest, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Marriott Cincinnati Airport, 2395 Progress Drive, Hebron. Comic books, anime candy, toys, video games, anime manga, cosplay, local artwork, apparel and more. $20. eventbrite.com.
FAMILY: Ault in Bloom, 1-4 p.m., Ault Park Pavilion, 5090 Observatory Circle, Mount Lookout. Free. rosesgcra.org.
HALLOWEEN OPENING: Tricks and Treats, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason. Visitkingsisland.com.
MUSIC: Neko Case, 8 p.m., Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. memorialhallotr.com.
MUSIC: December '63: Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons Tribute, 3 p.m., Aronoff Center for the Arts, Jarson-Kaplan Theater, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. cincinnatiarts.org.
MUSIC: Norma Jean, 7:30 p.m., Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave., Covington. With Darkest Hour, Hostile Vision. madisontheater.com.
MUSIC: Dirty Honey, 6:30 p.m., Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. bogarts.com.
MUSIC: School of Rock Mason: Weezer & Guns N' Roses Tribute, 4 p.m., Southgate House Revival, Sanctuary, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. southgatehouse.com.
NIGHTLIFE: Flamy Grant & i.V King: No More Trauma Tour, 8-11:30 p.m., Northside Tavern, 4163 Hamilton Ave., Northside. Local drag artist P.H. Dee opens. Ages 21-up. $15. eventbrite.com.
THEATER: Ghost Files Live Tour, 7:30 p.m., Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. tafttheatre.org.
Looking ahead
COMMUNITY: Save the Dey, Sept. 26, Paycor Stadium, 1 Paul Brown Way, Downtown. Learn hands-on CPR and AED education with the American Heart Association. Two sessions: 5:30 and 6:45 p.m. Opportunity to meet Bengal Ted Karras. First 500 to register get free Cincy Hat. Free. Register: cincinnatibengals.com/savethedey.
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This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Things to do in Cincinnati this week: Sept. 16-22