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. Photo: Provided by Madison Theater
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. Photo: Sisi, Unsplash
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. Photo: Rhine Media
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. Photo: Aaron Burden, Unsplash
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. Photo: Elisha Terada, Unsplash
Ohio Senate Minority Leader Nickie Antonio, D-Lakewood, has introduced a few bills that support LGBTQ people. Antonio is the only openly gay lawmaker in the Ohio General Assembly. Photo: Benson Kua
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. Photo: Provided by Newport on the Levee
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. Photo: Jimmy Longbottom
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.'” Photo: Carlos Quintero, Unsplash
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. Photo: Provided
Factory 52 | 4590 Beech St., Norwood Photo: facebook.com/Factory52Norwood
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… Photo: Mary McCartney