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 5-11 p.m. July 27 and 28; noon-11 p.m. July 29 and noon-9 p.m. July 30 Come one, come all to one of the most beloved foodie events of the year: Glier’s Goettafest. Goettafest is back for another year, taking place at Newport’s Festival Park at the Levee. This year, there will be eight full days of all things goetta. “From fudge to pizza, their goetta-based creations test the limits of goetta as an ingredient,” reads the event description. Don’t miss this once-a-year goetta feeding frenzy placed perfectly on the Ohio riverfront. An additional weekend will take place August 3-6. 5-11 p.m. July 27 and 28; noon-11 p.m. July 29 and noon-9 p.m. July 30. Newport Festival Park, Riverboat Row, Newport, goetta.com. Photo: Sean M. Peters
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. Photo: Provided by Cincinnati Music Festival
Up the As*pirin: 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. Photo: Provided by Know Theatre
Taste on the Levee When: June 9 from 4-7 p.m. Where: Newport on the Levee, Newport What: Experience the local flavors of Newport. Who: Newport on the Levee Why: Enjoy a delicious evening of food and drinks from Newport’s local restaurants and bars, along with live music and entertainment. Photo: Provided by Newport on the Levee
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. Photo: Provided by ArtWorks
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. Photo: Provided by FigLeaf Brewing
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. Photo: Sarah Penny
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. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
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. Photo: Erin McKenna, Unsplah
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. Photo: Tom Hermans via Unsplash
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. Photo: Tabercil, Wikimedia Commons