12 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (July 19-21)

By CityBeat Staff on Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 5:09 pm

Get ready, Cincinnati, because this weekend is full of interesting ways to keep yourself entertained — no matter your particular flavor of fun. Great Parks is hosting their annual Outdoor Adventure Expo, while the Cincinnati Opera is debuting the world premiere of the stage adaption of Paul McCartney's Liverpool Oratorio. Or, if beer is more of your thing, Factory 52 is hosting 52 Taps, a brand new beer festival. Keep scrolling for just a handful of events taking place this weekend in Greater Cincinnati.

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Beach-Themed Cincy Silent Disco

When: July 19 at 8 p.m.
Where: Madison Theater, Covington
What: Cincy Silent Disco will be hosting a "beach-themed" silent disco at Madison Theater.
Who: Cincy Silent Disco
Why: Attendees are encouraged to dress up in their favorite beach attire.

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Paris, J'Adore! - Burlesque & Aerial Variety Show

When: July 19 from 8-10:30 p.m.
Where: Somerhaus, Over-the-Rhine
What: This burlesque show will take you on "a journey of glamour, elegance, sensuality, & romance across the stages of The Moulin Rouge, Les Folies Bergère & The Lido," according to an event description.
Who: FUNKē Presents
Why: Celebrate the sensual side of Paris before the Olympic games debut later this month.

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Great Parks of Hamilton County Outdoor Adventure Expo

When: July 19 and 20
Where: Winton Woods, Springfield Township
What: This event, hosted by Great Parks, will welcome thousands of outdoor enthusiasts for boating, biking, rock climbing, fishing and other activities.
Who: Great Parks
Why: This is the ultimate event for local nature nerds.

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Ohio Challenge Hot Air Balloon and Skydiving Festival

When: July 19 and 20
Where: Smith Park, Middletown Regional Airport
What: This adrenaline-fueled event features a balloon launch, a balloon glow, skydiving jumps, a fireworks show and live interactions with the crowd.
Who: Ohio Challenge
Why: There will even be carnival rides for the kiddos.

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Symmes Township Bicentennial Blast

When: July 20 from noon-10 p.m.
Where: Home of the Brave Park, Symmes Township
What: Symmes Township will be celebrating its 200th anniversary with a big party at Home of the Brave Park.
Who: Symmes Township
Why: The party includes games, inflatables, food trucks and live music and ends with a fireworks show.

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Photo: Benson Kua

Lebanon Pride

When: July 20 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Bicentennial Park, Lebanon
What: Head to the city of Lebanon for their first-ever Pride festival.
Who: Lebanon Pride
Why: The festival offers an array of entertainment, like live music, drag performances, a karaoke contest and a kids zone.

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Jungle Jam

When: July 20 from noon-6 p.m.
Where: Newport on the Levee, Newport
What: Newport on the Levee is hosting the first-ever Bengals fan fest, complete with appearances from former and current Bengals players, a cornhole tournament, live music and more.
Who: Newport on the Levee
Why: Celebrate your love of the Bengals with hundreds of other like-minded sports fans from around the country.

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Photo: Jimmy Longbottom

Art of Ducks Exhibit at Rhinegeist Brewery

When: July 20 from 3-6 p.m.
Where: Rhinegeist Brewery, Over-the-Rhine
What: Domestic waterfowl rescue Longbottom Bird Ranch’s resident artist, Kiwi, and Cincinnati artist L.D. Nehls will be putting on the “Art of Ducks” exhibit at Rhinegeist Brewery.
Who: L.D. Nehls and Kiwi the Duck
Why: The rescue’s founder, Jimmy Longbottom, says he and Nehls thought it would be fun to collaborate on an event after placing in the top two spots for “Best Local Artist” in CityBeat’s Best of Cincinnati 2024 Readers Poll.

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The Improvised* Bachelorette* at Know Theatre

When: July 20 from 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Know Theatre, Over-the-Rhine
What: Presented by the women of Alphas Comedy, this show aims to be the improvised, unfiltered and hilarious take on the famed ABC reality show.
Who: Alphas Comedy
Why: "We're not sure anyone is here 'for the right reasons' but we're definitely going to enjoy 'the journey.'"

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ArtWorks Black Art Walk Tour

When: July 20 from 10-11:30 a.m.
Where: Begins and ends at blaCk Coffee Lounge in Over-the-Rhine
What: Sip on a coffee at blaCk Coffee Lounge while you enjoy a guided tour of public art celebrating Cincinnati's Black art history.
Who: The Voice of Black Cincinnati and ArtWorks
Why: Explore the public art that makes Cincinnati such a vibrant city.

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52 Taps

When: July 20 and 21
Where: Factory 52, Norwood
What: 52 Taps will showcase Cincinnati’s craft beer scene with a selection of 52 unique beers from both local and regional breweries.
Who: Factory 52
Why: You're sure to find your favorite new beer at this beer-focused event.

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Paul McCartney's Liverpool Oratorio at Cincinnati Opera

When: July 20 at 7:30 p.m. and July 21 at 3 p.m.
Where: Music Hall, Over-the-Rhine
What: The Cincinnati Opera will be hosting the stage premiere of Paul McCartney's Liverpool Oratorio, an orchestral piece written by McCartney about his life in Liverpool.
Who: Cincinnati Opera
Why: Who knows, maybe McCartney might even show up for one of the performances...

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