13 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Labor Day Weekend (Aug. 30-Sept. 2)

Fountain District Launch Party

When: Aug.29-Sept. 2
Where: Throughout the newly-anointed Fountain District
What: Fountain District businesses will be offering special discounts and promotions, including extended happy hour pricing, specialty cocktails and menus and temporary specialty-priced menu items, to celebrate the district’s debut.
Who: 3CDC
Why: Read more about the new Fountain District here.

Nowhere Else Festival

When: Aug. 30-Sept. 1
Where: 190 Townsend Road, Martinsville
What: Local band Over the Rhine curates this annual music festival, which takes place on a farm in Martinsville, located about an hour outside of Cincinnati.
Who: Over the Rhine
Why: Valerie June, Chris Smither, Lily & Madeleine, Over the Rhine and more acts will perform during this music festival that feels like coming home.

Crosstown Comedy Festival Finals

When: Aug. 30 at 7 p.m.
Where: The Commonwealth Sanctuary, Dayton, Ky.
What: Comedian Daniel Van Kirk (you might recognize him from Bob's Burgers) will be headlining the last show of the Crosstown Comedy Festival.
Who: Crosstown Comedy Festival
Why: The finals of the Crosstown Comedy Festival will also take place during this event, so there will be plenty of opportunities for laughs all night long.

Cage the Elephant at Riverbend Music Center

When: Aug. 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Riverbend Music Center, California
What: Indie rock band Cage the Elephant stops by Riverbend on Friday night as part of their "Neon Pill" tour that supports their new album of the same name.
Who: Cage the Elephant
Why: Read CityBeat's story for what to expect during their live show.

Opening Reception for Wearing Red: Ignite the Fire at Ombré Gallery

When: Aug. 30 from 5-7 p.m.
Where: Ombré Gallery, Over-the-Rhine
What: The opening reception for Ombré Gallery's Wearing Red: Ignite the Fire, a group exhibition featuring over 60 world-renowned jewelry artists using the color red as a catalyst for their jewelry art.
Who: Ombré Gallery
Why: The exhibition's curator, Charon Kransen, will also be at the opening reception.

Cincinnati Waits: A Tom Waits Tribute

When: Aug. 30 at 7 p.m.
Where: Northside Tavern, Northside
What: This annual Ohio Valley tradition returns with performances by burlesque dancers, comedians and musicians — all honoring Tom Waits — at Northside Tavern.
Who: Cincinnati Waits
Why: Artists from all over the Ohio Valley region will bring Tom Waits' lyrics to life in this annual show.

Bop to the Top Presents: Best of Both Worlds - Hannah Montana Night

When: Aug. 30 at 8:30 p.m.
Where: Bogart's, Corryville
What: Relive your Disney Channel glory days at this Hannah Montana-themed dance party.
Who: Bop To The Top
Why: You'll get the best of both worlds at this event — a longing for the simpler times while also acknowledging how much your music taste has improved over the years.

Disney Drag Brunch at 16 Lots Southern Outpost

When: Aug. 31 from noon-2:30 p.m.
Where: 16 Lots Southern Outpost, Newport
What: 16 Lots Brewing Co. will be hosting their very first Disney-themed drag brunch this weekend. Drag princesses (and Prince Charmings) will conjure up a magical afternoon for Disney enthusiasts.
Who: 16 Lots Brewing Co.
Why: As the event description states, "don't sleep on this, my beauties."

INK presents: Zinecinnati 2024

When:Aug. 31 from noon-5 p.m.
Where: Clifton Cultural Arts Center, Clifton
What: A zine is a magazine, but smaller and often focused on a particular subject and typically produced in DIY fashion. Visit the Clifton Cultural Arts Center for a day of exploring the Cincinnati zine community. Local art, alternative comics and zines will be available for browsing and purchase. The event is free.
Who: Zinecinnati
Why: We're making analog cool again.

Sungaze Album Release w/ Fern Murphy and Ascension Day

When: Aug. 31 from 8-11 p.m.
Where: Woodward Theater, Over-the-Rhine
What: Local indie pop band Sungaze is celebrating the release of their third full-length effort, a self-titled "coming of age" album. Fern Murphy and Ascension Day will also be performing at this album release show.
Who: Sungaze
Why: Pre-order Sungaze's new album here.

Kentucky Symphony Orchestra's POPS, Inc in the Park

When: Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Devou Park Amphitheater in Covington on Aug. 31 and Tower Park Amphitheater in Ft. Thomas on Sept. 1
What: Enjoy "light classics and novelty numbers" courtesy of the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra this weekend at Devou Park and Tower Park in Northern Kentucky.
Who: Kentucky Symphony Orchestra
Why: Bid farewell to summer with upbeat music in your favorite local parks.

Tri-State Antique Market

When: Sept. 1 from 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, Lawrenceburg
What: Huge antique and vintage-only market
Who: The Lawrenceburg Antique Show
Why: An outdoor antique market is the epitome of indulging in a final summer season event.

Riverfest and Western & Southern/WEBN Fireworks

When: Sept. 1 at noon; fireworks show begins at 9 p.m.
Where: Yeatman's Cove and Sawyer Point
What: Riverfest is a true Cincinnati tradition and one-of-a-kind event. For its 48th iteration this weekend, visitors and viewers can expect the live broadcast from WEBN and the classic synchronization of rock hits to the fireworks show. Thousands of people head downtown for this event, which comprises all sorts of entertainment like riverfront live music and food. If you can’t make it to Sawyer Point for the festivities, find a nearby rooftop or balcony for prime views or tune into Local 12 for the entire show.
Who: Western & Southern and WEBN
Why: Where else can you watch a waterfall of fireworks cascade into the Ohio River? This is probably your only chance – and it’s free.