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Reward yourself for making it through the work week by singing your heart out at a music festival or shopping ’til you drop — the chances for fun this weekend are endless. From the Voices of America Country Music Fest to the Red Bull Flugtag event, these are just a few events taking place around Greater Cincinnati this weekend.
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Photo: Ron ValleArcade Music Fest
When: Aug. 8 and 9
Where: Multiple locations in Covington
What: The Arcade Music Fest will feature 80 artists spanning multiple genres across eight stages, with more than 30 local vendors and a showcase of visual art.
Who: Arcade Music Fest
Why: The historic Arcade Tunnel becomes the star of the show during the Arcade Music Fest, transformed into a glowing, immersive main stage. Photo: ProvidedPhoto: ProvidedPhoto: ProvidedPhoto: RUN 4 FFWPU, PexelsPhoto: Emory DavisHit Up All the Vendors and Stalls at Findlay Market
1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine
A stop at the historic Findlay Market makes for the perfect Cincinnati summer morning. More than 50 full-time merchants at the 19th-century landmark sell everything from meat, cheese and fresh-baked bread to produce, flowers and chocolate. Stop by for a pint at Jane’s bar or browse a local farmers market and a wide array of arts and crafts vendors. And when you need to cool off, make sure to swing by uGOgelato for gelato made by a second-generation gelatiere. You can also check out the market’s newest merchant, Yee Mama, for some delicious handmade wontons. Photo: Provided by Findlay MarketPhoto: Joonas kääriäinen, PexelsThe OFF Market
When: Aug. 9 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Summit Park, Blue Ash
What: A unique, community-driven shopping experience featuring small businesses, brewers, bakers, artisans and farmers.
Who: The OFF Market
Why: Support local businesses and vendors while improving community connections and the local economy with this family-friendly event featuring local businesses and food trucks. Photo: Provided by O.F.F. MarketSummermusik Festival
When: Aug. 9 and 10
Where: School for Creative and Performing Arts, Downtown on Aug. 9 and CCM Corbett Auditorium, Clifton on Aug. 10
What: The Kronos Quartet performs two dazzling programs — Trailblazers and Visions for the Future — this weekend.
Who: Summermusik
Why: Summer may be the off-season for most orchestras, but not for Summermusik. They’re turning up the heat — and the tempo. Photo: Lenny Gonzalez