Thursday, June 6

Goodnight, Thursday 🌙 

June is in full swing and that means it’s almost Father’s Day (happening a week from Sunday / June 16)! Make some plans to enjoy the dads in your life!

Things to do for Father’s Day in Cincinnati

Be sure to read through today’s email for LOTS of different ideas for things to do in the Cincinnati area this weekend, Friday through Sunday.

Watch for your next newsletter on Sunday. I’ll be back in your inbox with some fun suggestions for things to do.

Have a great weekend!

ESSENTIALS FOR YOUR WEEKEND

Weekend Weather
Friday: Expect a high of 81° and mostly sunny. 1% chance of precipitation.
Saturday: Expect a high of 78° and clouds. 10% chance of precipitation.
Sunday: Expect a high of 78° and partly cloudy skies. 19% chance of precipitation.

FRIDAY EVENTS 📆 

Friday is National Donut Day! Head to Fountain Square and join in for an afternoon filled with free donuts (while supplies last), a donut-stacking competition between local first responders and iconic Cincinnati media personalities, mascot appearances, games, music and so much more. Happening from noon to 1pm.

Have some Puppets for Lunch at the Grove Event Center. Plan to pack your picnic lunch and favorite blanket for an entertaining lunchtime Madcap Puppet Show performance on the lawn behind the Springfield Township Arts Center. After the show, stay for a make it – take it craft and enjoy an afternoon in the park.

Enjoy Soak Up The Fun, Summer Bash at Montgomery’s Quarter Park on Friday starting at 3:30pm. The Remains will provide live music and you can enjoy some yummy food from the pop-up food tents. They’ll have face painting and scavenger hunts for adults and kids, a flower truck, a magician, and more. Cap off the evening with a movie in the park - The Sandlot starting at 8pm.

It's Outdoor Movie Night at Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum. Pack your blankets and chairs and head to the Rose Garden to watch Barbie starting at 9pm.

SATURDAY EVENTS 📆 

The Hello Kitty Truck will be at Kenwood Towne Centre on Saturday, 10am - 7pm. Pick up some supercute treats & merch, while supplies last. You'll find the truck in the parking lot near Cheesecake Factory.

The O.F.F. Market will be at Summit Park on Saturday, 10am - 4pm. The O.F.F. Market is a monthly marketplace that brings together small businesses, artisans, brewers, bakers, farmers and the like to provide a unique shopping experience.

The Hamilton Flea will be set up at Marcum Park on Saturday, 10am-4pm. This monthly event features a wide variety of artisans who specialize in handcrafted goods and unique, high-quality services.

There's a Flea Market at White Water Shaker Village (Harrison) on Saturday, 10am-2pm.

Enjoy any one of the free Saturday Outdoor Concert Series:

• Fifth and Vine Live at Fountain Square, 7-10pm

• Music at the Esplanade, Smale Park, 5-7pm

• Saturday in the Park, Inwood Park, 10am-noon

• Summer Concert Series at Boone Woods Park (Ky), 7-8:30pm

There's a Shred Day happening at Emery Federal Credit Union in Blue Ash, 9am-1pm. All are welcome! Bring your unwanted or sensitive documents or papers to any Emery Federal Credit Union (7890 Kemper Rd.) and they'll dispose of them for you.

SUNDAY EVENTS📆 

Enjoy a free performance from Cincinnati Opera with Opera at the Park, Sunday's installment of OTR Performs at Washington Park. Pack your blankets and chairs and enjoy an evening on the lawn in front of our gorgeous Music Hall. Starts at 6pm.

Heritage Village Museum hosts "On Freedom's Doorstep" on Sunday, 1-5pm. Meet reenactors in historical clothing portraying  historical figures. This event will include vendors, music, a Freedom Trail, a food truck, and hands-on activities. The event is presented by The Voice of Black Cincinnati in partnership with Heritage Village Museum. Admission charged.

Weather permitting, join Pigs Aloft Kite Association as they fly their extraordinary kites on the front lawn of the VOA Museum, noon-4pm.

The 46th annual Concours d' Elegance will be at the beautiful Ault Park. 200 premier collector vehicles are displayed in the formal gardens of this historic park, with a classic pavilion overlooking the show field. The show features an automotive art show, brunch, and craft beer garden. The show opens at 10am and closes at 4pm. Shuttles available.

There's an Eagle Nest Watch happening at Winton Woods, 4-6pm. This free drop-in event will allow you to (hopefully) observe the bald eagle pair as they nest for a second year at Winton Lake. Interpreters will be available to answer questions as well as give the history of the current breeding pair of eagles. Parking will be available at the disc golf course and guests can walk down to the Adventure Outpost boat launch for the best viewing opportunities. To find the event on the Great Parks site, click the link above and then click on June 9 when you see their calendar.

Art on Vine will be at the Court Street Plaza on Sunday, noon to 6pm.

ROOT FOR THE HOME TEAM! ⚾️ 

Cincinnati Reds (away): Reds vs. Cubs. Friday at 7:10pm, Saturday at 4:10pm, and Sunday at 1:40pm. All three games will be broadcast on WLW 700 (radio).

FC Cincinnati: FC Cincinnati games resume 6-15-24

SEASONAL AND LIMITED TIME EXHIBITIONS: 🎨 

Cincinnati Art Museum: From Shanghai to Ohio: Woo Chong Yung
Cincinnati Museum Center: Pompeii: The Exhibition
Contemporary Arts Center: Jason Musson: His History of Art
Krohn Conservatory: Butterflies in Space
21C Museum Hotel Galleries: The SuperNatural and Queen City of the West
Weston Art Gallery: A New World: Ohio Women to Watch 2023

TOURS OFFERED THIS WEEKEND: 🚶‍♀️ 

Take a free Public Tour of the Cincinnati Art Museum, offered on Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm. No need to register – meet in the lobby.

Union Terminal Rotunda Tours are offered by Heritage Program docents at Cincinnati Museum Center on Fridays – Sundays. During a 45-minute tour of the 1933 train station, docents explain the architecture, construction and art of one of the finest examples of the Art Deco style. Hear details about the world-famous mosaic murals. These limited capacity public tours are first come, first served and will depend on availability. Tours are free; there is a charge to park.

Rookwood Pottery offers Behind the Scenes Tours of Rookwood on most Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets required.

Take a tour with Cincinnati Food Tours and savor some local food and culture. Times vary, but tasting tours are offered weekly at Findlay Market and in other delicious neighborhoods. Information and reservations at www.cincinnatifoodtours.com. 

FREE LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND: 🪕 

Friday:
Indie Friday at Fountain Square, 7-10pm | Bandages (7pm), Calumet (8pm), The Pink Spiders (9pm)
Fretboard Fridays at Factory 52, 6-9pm | Ralph and the Rhythm Hounds
Union Township Summer Concerts, 6:30-9 | The Whammies

Saturday:
Fifth and Vine Live at Fountain Square, 7-10pm | Remember
Music at the Esplanade (Smale Park), 5-7pm | Temani
Summer Concert Series, Boone Woods Park (Ky), 7pm | Forever Diamond

Sunday:
OTR Performs at Washington Park, 6-8pm | Cincinnati Opera: Opera In The Park

PERFORMING ARTS THIS WEEKEND: 🎭️ 

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company: The Play That Goes Wrong, May 24-June 16

Ensemble Theatre: Hands on a Hard Body, June 7 - 30