11 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (July 26-28)

By CityBeat Staff on Fri, Jul 26, 2024 at 11:51 am

This weekend in Cincinnati is sure to be a blast. From the adrenaline-fueled antics of Danger Wheel to Newport on the Levee's Olympics Opening Ceremony party, there are plenty of reasons to get out of the house this weekend. Keep scrolling for just a handful of events taking place throughout Greater Cincinnati this weekend.

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Glier's Goettafest

When: July 25-28 and Aug. 1-4
Where: Newport's Festival Park at the Levee
What: Imagine a county fair centered around a crispy, creamy meatloaf — that’s what you’re getting yourself into at this weekend’s Glier’s Goettafest. People travel great lengths to get their hands on the strangest, most inventive goetta creations from Cincinnati’s most beloved vendors.
Who: Glier's
Why: There will also be live entertainment, goetta games, a goetta vending machine, a beer garden and more.

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Cincinnati Music Festival

When: July 25-27
Where: Andrew J Brady Music Center and Paycor Stadium
What: New Edition, Maxwell, Ne-Yo, Fantasia and more headline this popular music festival.
Who: Cincinnati Music Festival
Why: Tickets are still available for all three days of the festival.

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Up the Aspirin: Pain Management* at Know Theatre

When: July 26 and 27 at 8 p.m.
Where: Know Theatre, Over-the-Rhine
What: Gauravi Shah and Tatiana Godfrey received the Black & Brown Artists' Grant by ArtsWave to create this show about the experiences people of color have in the American health care system.
Who: Know Theatre
Why: Thought-provoking content that will also make you laugh.

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Opening Ceremony Kickoff Party at the Levee

When: July 26 from 5-10 p.m.
Where: Newport on the Levee, Newport
What: Newport on the Levee will be transformed into its own version of the Olympic Village throughout the duration of the 2024 Olympics, and this event kicks off a slew of Olympic-related events with a live broadcast of the Opening Ceremony in Paris on their LED screens starting at 2:30 p.m.
Who: Newport on the Levee
Why: You can also enjoy themed food and drink specials, DJs, dance showcases and more during the event.

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Enchanted Life: Finding Magic in the Everyday Exhibition Opening

When: July 26 from 5-7 p.m.
Where: ArtWorks' V2 Gallery, Walnut Hills
What: The opening for artist Julia O. Bianco's new exhibition at ArtWorks' V2 Gallery, Enchanted Life: Finding Magic in the Everyday that "aims to open the realm of possibility in our everyday experiences and re-examine discarded objects through the lens of enchantment," according to the exhibition's description.
Who: Julia O. Bianco
Why: Get there a bit earlier to celebrate the completion of this mandala-inspired mural at Esoteric Brewing across the street.

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Middletown City Limits Music Festival at FigLeaf Brewing

When: July 27 from 1-10 p.m.
Where: FigLeaf Brewing, Middletown
What: The inaugural Middletown City Limits Music Festival will feature performances from Probably Just Paranoid, Monte Lykins, Andy Rush and more acts.
Who: FigLeaf Brewing
Why: You can also indulge in a beer from the brewery while you sway to the music.

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Photo: Sarah Penny

Summer Pup Fest at Factory 52

When: July 27 from noon-6 p.m.
Where: Factory 52, Norwood
What: This fest dedicated to our furry friends includes vendors, a talent show, a pup crawl and other activities sure to excite your doggos.
Who: Red Dog Pet Resort & Spa
Why: This event is the perfect excuse to spoil your good boy or girl — they deserve it.

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Danger Wheel

When: The first race starts at 2 p.m. on July 27
Where: Park yourself around Lucius Q in Pendleton
What: Watch teams race each other on adult-sized Big Wheels through the streets of Pendleton.
Who: Danger Wheel
Why: You'll laugh, you'll scream, you'll cry...it's truly cathartic.

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Christmas in July Party and Sale at House of M Comics and Arcade

When: July 27 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m
Where: House of M Comics and Arcade, Amelia
What: Get a super early jumpstart on your holiday shopping (or just an excuse to treat yourself) at this massive sale taking place at House of M Comics and Arcade.
Who: House of M Comics and Arcade
Why: Come for the 99-cent comics sale and stay for the Sno Worries Shave Ice.

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When I See Me™ BIPOC Children's Book Fair

When: July 27 from 11 a.m.-noon
Where: West End Branch Library, West End
What: A book fair for children celebrating the books that reflect the diversity in the world.
Who: West End Library Branch
Why: Every child will leave the fair with a book.

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Totally Tubular Festival

When: July 27 at 5:45 p.m.
Where: Riverbend Music Center, California
What: A music festival featuring the best of new wave artists, including Thomas Dolby, Thompson Twins' Tom Bailey and Modern English.
Who: Totally Tubular Festival
Why: Read CityBeat's interviews with Dolby, Bailey and Ivan Doroschuk from Men Without Hats in our feature about the Totally Tubular Festival.

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