As the heat wave finally dissipates, there are plenty of reasons to get out of the air conditioning this weekend. Lucky for you, staple summertime events like the Hamilton County Fair and Panegyri Greek Festival are finally here — along with an impressive roster of other events to get your social juices flowing. Here are just a handful of events happening this weekend in Greater Cincinnati.

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Hamilton County Fair When: June 27-28 from 4-11 p.m., June 29 from 11 a.m.-11 p.m., and June 30 from 12-10 p.m. Where: Hamilton County Fairgrounds, Carthage What: The Hamilton County Fair is back with a midway full of rides and games, livestock displays, arts and crafts exhibits, tons of fried food, giant tomatoes and all the rest of the wholesome county antics you’d expect. Who: Hamilton County Fair Why: This is your chance to eat your weight in fried food and stare at men in cowboy hats. Photo: Elizabeth Villalta, Unsplash
Summer Salon: Words of Resistance and Resilience 2-4 p.m. Aug. 6 Calling all storytellers — The Well is partnering with 2023 Wellspring Fellow & poet Elena Estella Green to host an open mic-style salon this weekend. Whether it’s poetry, dance, music or storytelling, all are welcome to present their stories in the theme of resistance and resilience. This event will be held both in person at Camp Washington and online. If you plan to perform, please register beforehand. 2-4 p.m. Aug. 6. The Well, 2868 Colerain Ave., Camp Washington, thewell.world. Photo: Elliot Sloman, Unsplash
Cincinnati Panegyri Greek Festival 5-11 p.m. June 23; 3-11 p.m. June 24; 1-8 p.m. June 25 Celebrate all things Greek with Greek food, culture, music and faith at Holy Trinity-St. Nicholas Church’s annual Panegyri festival. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Freestore Foodbank, The Good Shepherd Food Pantry and The Holy Transfiguration Community Garden. Parking is free and shuttle bus service is available at St. Xavier High School. Admission is $3 per person. Children 12 and under are free. A weekend pass is $5. 5-11 p.m. June 23; 3-11 p.m. June 24; 1-8 p.m. June 25. 7000 Winton Road, Springfield Township. facebook.com. Photo: Provided by Panegyri
Shark Summer at Newport Aquarium When: June 28-30 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Where: Newport Aquarium, Newport What: Get up close and personal with a variety of different sharks in Newport Aquarium’s “85 feet of seamless acrylic tunnels through the 385,000-gallon shark tank.” Who: Newport Aquarium Why: Visitors will even have a chance to touch an ancient Megalodon Shark tooth. Photo: Provided by Newport Aquarium
Midwestern Lesbian’s End of Pride Party When: June 28 at 9 p.m. Where: Queen City Exchange, Downtown What: Close out Pride month with a party organized by the Midwestern Lesbian. Who: The Midwestern Lesbian Why: The Midwestern Lesbian (aka Kelsey Ference) will be DJing this fun dance party. Photo: Caitlin Chrisenée Photo + Video
Sauced: A Bourbon and BBQ Festival When: June 29 from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Where: Factory 52, Norwood What: Celebrate your love of bourbon with food, drinks (um, bourbon), community and culture. Who: Factory 52 Why: Admission is free! Photo: facebook.com/Factory52Norwood
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition When: June 29 at 3 p.m. Where: Northwood Cider Co., Norwood What: Compete to finish a custom 500-piece jigsaw puzzle with your four-person team. Who: Northwood Cider Co. Why: Race to complete the puzzle for a prize with the power of teamwork. Photo: Magda Ehlers, Pexels
A Happening with Pablo at the Cincinnati Art Museum 6-11p.m. June 23 Be one of the first to experience the brand new exhibit Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds. Take in this exciting new piece while enjoying an immersive experience that includes music from the Bluewater Kings Band, cocktails and rare menu items, both inside and outside in the Alice Bimel Courtyard. Proceeds will go to youth and family programs and thousands of free public programs both in the museum and the Greater Cincinnati area. 6-11p.m. June 23. 953 Eden Park Drive, Walnut Hills. cincinnatiartmuseum.org. Photo: facebook.com/cincinnatiartmuseum
Cincy Silent Disco Pajama Party When: May 25 at 8:30 p.m. Where: Madison Theater, Covington What: Three live DJs will be broadcasting three different genres into your headset all night long. Who: Cincy Silent Disco Why: A fun evening with EDM music by KimL, ’70s, ‘80s and ‘90s classics by Sexbox and modern hits by John Chapel. Photo: DJVibe/StudioX, Unsplash
The Morrow Market – Morrow’s Largest Artisan Festival When: June 29 at 10 a.m. Where: Morrow Arts Center, Morrow What: Browse over 80 vendors and 36 studios filled with locally-made food, crafts and art. Who: Morrow Arts Center Why: Here’s your chance to truly shop local. Photo: Kristina Balic, Unsplash
Kenny Chesney at TQL Stadium When: June 29 from 6-11 p.m. Where: TQL Stadium, West End What: See country singer Kenny Chesney on his “Sun Goes Down 2024 Tour.” Who: Kenny Chesney Why: The show still isn’t sold-out, so grab your tickets now! Photo: Brittany Thornton