Sunday, June 23

Goodnight, Sunday.

As you all likely know, 365Cincinnati is a passion project for me. I started the brand back in 2010. My first year was my journal of visiting a new place or event every day for an entire year. And it was an absolute blast!

Here we are, nearly 15 years later. I don’t write about my daily activities anymore but I have expanded into lots more - chronicling all the events happening around town.

I am here to say we live in a very vibrant city, full of great events and things to do and see. We live in a foodie’s dream city and what would we do without 50+ local breweries?!

You may not realize it but this is largely a passion project for me… meaning this can’t be considered as my main source of income (at least not the way I do it). I do make some money from ads on my website and a few partnerships here and there but it’s really a lot more passion project than income.

That being said, I hope you’ll understand that I’m going to take an extended break. I am taking at least the rest of the summer off (from the 365Cincinnati brand).

I hope you’ll continue to visit my website (link below, bookmark it for me!) over the summer. I have lots of great info there for you.

I hope you all have an amazing rest of the summer and I hope to see you back as the school year begins.

-Bridgett

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK 💗 

Dewey’s Pizza and Braxton Brewing have teamed up to offer Pizza School, happening on Wednesday. They have four sessions with the first starting at 6pm. This is a 30-minute instructional class held inside the Braxton Brewery taproom with expert dough tossers. The hands-on class provides you with a whole tray of dough to learn with and step-by-step coaching. Registration required.

It’s National Insect Week at the Cincinnati Zoo. Among other things, you can participate in their Bioblitz and Big Bug Contest for a chance to win a behind the scenes tour at the World of the Insect.

Be sure to check out the Free Live Music List below too!

SIGN UP ✏️ 

Here’s a great one that you should jump right on you find it interesting. The Cincinnati Opera offers “Opera Raps” and the July offering is “Meet the Cast of Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio”, happening on Wednesday, July 24. Paul McCartney’s Liverpool Oratorio is a powerful story, full of heartfelt lyrics and soaring melodies that explore formative moments, relationships, and the responsibilities we accept. Hear first-hand from the cast members about their journey in bringing this world-premiere stage adaptation to life. This event is FREE but you must grab a ticket.

Did you know you can have Breakfast with the Animals at the Cincinnati Zoo? Start your morning off with a catered breakfast on the Africa Deck overlooking the savannah. After that, you’ll split off into your tour group to visit your first animal habitat where you will meet up with a Zookeeper to hear fascinating stories about their personal experiences, learn fun facts about the animals in their care, and watch your favorite animals enjoy enrichment. After your first keeper chat, your guide will lead you to another animal habitat where you will meet a second Zookeeper and learn about the animals in their care. 
The next available date is Saturday, July 20 (with a few more following in August).

Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum has a “Champion Tree Tram Tour” coming up on July 25. Sign ups open this Wednesday at noon (6/26). Registration is required and they sell these tram tours out every month so be sure to sign up early if you want to go!

Tickets are available for a few more of this summer’s Astronomy Evenings at the Cincinnati Observatory. This 90 minute long, family-friendly program features an astronomy themed presentation on the different things you can experience in the night sky. Tours of their historic buildings and viewing through their telescope takes place during the second part of the evening (weather permitting). Tickets are required.

GOOD TO KNOW ✔️ 

July 4th is right around the corner!

Check out my list of all the celebrations and fireworks that are happening all over town!

COMING SOON 📆 

Bengals fans - get psyched for the season at Jungle Jam, happening on July 20. Enjoy a day and experience never done before with Cincinnati Bengals fans from across the globe as Bengal Jim & Friends present the Inaugural Newport on the Levee Jungle Jam! Meet both current and former Bengals players, enjoy a large Bengals themed vendor section, LIVE music, a Bengals Kids Zone and more! Tickets required.

There’s a Gallery Talk coming up at the Cincinnati Art Museum on Saturday, July 13, 1-3pm. Explore the upcoming new exhibition, “The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century” when you join an in-depth discussion, led by a curator or guest speaker, inside the selected exhibition. Registration is required.

Adult downhill Big Wheel racing? Sign me up (to watch!). You’re invited for a day of crash-course racing, water balloon throwing, costume wearing fun! We’ve been and it’s so fun! 
Mark your calendars—DANGERWHEEL takes off on July 27, 2024 in Pendleton!

Fritz and Fiona’s Sundae Fundae will be happening at the Cincinnati Zoo on Sunday, July 28. Fritz & Fiona’s Sundae Fundae will take you around the Zoo for an ice cream and chip sampling where you will be able to see some of your favorite animals enjoying their outdoor habitats after hours. Guests also get free train and carousel rides during this event! Special tickets required.

FREE LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEK 🪕 

Blue Ash Concert Series, Blue Ash Nature Park, Monday, 7pm | Daniel Bennett & The Dirty Shirleys

Jazz at the Park, Washington Park, Monday, 6-9pm | Mike Wade Quintet

Jazz at the Square, Fountain Square, Tuesday, 5-8pm | Jamey Abersold Quartet

Greenhills Concert Series, corner of Winton and Farragut, Wed., 7-9pm | The Road Trip Band plus the Tom Enderle Car Show

Jazz in the Camp (last one for the season), American Sign Museum, Wed., 6:30-8:30pm | Kelly MacKenzie - Thurley Quartet

Summer Sessions Live at VOA, Voice of America Park, Wed., 6-9pm | Matt Tolentino

Wednesdays in the Woods, Burnet Woods, Wed., 7-9pm | Dayton Salsa Project

Wildcard Wednesdays, Factory 52 (lawn), Wed., 6-9pm | The New Royals

Concert in the Park, Beech Acres Park, Thursday, 7-9pm | Vinyl Countdown

Live After Five, Liberty Center, Thurs., 6-9pm | Saffire Express

Live on the Levee, Newport on the Levee, Thurs., 7pm+ | 3 Piece Revival

Rockin’ the Roebling, Smale Riverfront Park, Thurs., 6-10pm | Zach Attack (DJ starts at 6pm, band starts at 7pm)

Salsa on the Square, Fountain Square, Thursday, 7-10pm | Zumba/Diana Hoffman

Sounds of Deerfield, Cottell Park, Thursday, 7-10pm | Abe’s Lincoln

The Takeover, The Square at Union Centre, Thurs., 6-9pm | Earth to Mars: Tribute To Bruno Mars

Clifton Plaza Summer Music Series, 333 Ludlow, 7:30-9:30pm | Zumba Latin Band

Fretboard Fridays, Factory 52 (lawn), Friday, 6-9pm | School of Rock

Friday Flow, Washington Park, Friday, 7-10pm | Meli’sa Morgan

Indie Friday, Fountain Square, Friday, 7-10pm | Devin Burgess / Brittany Marie / Thunderstorm Artis

Music in Mason, Mason Downtown Plaza, 6-8pm and 8-10pm | Audio Graffiti and Brent James and the Vintage Youth

Fifth and Vine Live, Fountain Square, Sat., 7-10pm | The Naked Karate Girls

Keehner Park Concert Series, 7-9pm | Sycamore Community Band

Music at the Esplanade, Smale Park, Sat., 5-7pm | Sawyer Roberson

Summer Concert Series, Boone Woods Park (Ky), Sat., 7pm | Jump ‘n Jive Big Band

OTR Performs, Washington Park, Sundays, 6-8pm | TBD

DEALS + DISCOUNTS 😍 

BIBIBOP is celebrating their Rookwood Commons grand opening on Thursday, June 27. To celebrate the grand opening, BIBIBOP has planned several exciting promotions for guests:

·Win Free BIBIBOP for a Year: BIBIBOP is giving away FREE BOWLS (valid only at our Rookwood Commons location) to 50 lucky winners, giving you a free bowl every week for a year! Other prizes include free drinks, desserts and more. Guests must be 13+ to claim their prize.

·Wear Orange for $5 Off: Show your support by wearing orange and receive $5 off your order in-store on opening day.

·Free Bowls for Civic Workers: During our grand opening, medical professionals, educators, and members of the police and fire departments can enjoy a complimentary bowl with a valid ID.

·New User Loyalty Offer: Guests who do not have a Rewards account with us may download the BIBIBOP app to receive ONE free bowl reward to use on their next purchase.

FAMILY FRIENDLY 🛝 

Cops and Bobbers is a free community event that will have kids fishing alongside our community heroes on June 29. This is a joint event effort coming to us from Deerfield Township, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, and the Ohio Division of Wildlife. They’ll have a fishing derby starting at 8:30am. Lunch will be served at 11:30am with every participant receiving a free lunch. Bring your own fishing poles, bait will be provided.

PIC OF THE DAY 📸 

Looking for something to do with the kids this summer? The Cincinnati Art Museum offers free general admission and the REC Center is an amazing resource. We love it! Get the details over on my Facebook page.