Burgers, music, community, antiquing and more are on the agenda for this upcoming weekend in Cincinnati. It’s Cincinnati Burger Week, so we highly recommend checking out as many burger spots as possible. After fueling yourself with a burger (or several), check out some of the vents around town like the Cincinnati Celtic Festival, Norwood’s first-ever Music on Mills concert series or the Evanston/East Walnut Hills Block Party, and much, much more.

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Cincinnati Burger Week July 10-17 Get ready to chow down: Cincinnati Burger Week is back for its ninth year. Both herbivores and omnivores alike can gather ‘round for this year’s wide variety of selections. From veggie burgers to juicy double-decker cheeseburgers, this week-long feeding frenzy has got it all. Download the Cincinnati Burger Week app to eat burgers and gain points for a chance to win prizes. The more burgers, the more prize-winning opportunities. How many burgers can one person eat in a week? Let’s find out. July 10-17. citybeat.com. Photo: Provided by Tickle Pickle
Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting presented by Cincinnati Black Theatre Company 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18 6 p.m. Feb. 19 The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is hosting the Cincinnati Black Theatre Company’s performance of Mr. Rickey Calls a Meeting all weekend. The play imagines a meeting between Joe Louis, Paul Robeson, Bill “Bojangles” Robinson, Jackie Robinson and Brooklyn Dodgers owner Branch Rickey in 1947 in which they discuss a strategy for promoting a black baseball player to the major leagues. Tickets are $20 and include a free ticket to a Reds Baseball game (except opening day) and a ticket to the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame & Museum. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17; 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18; 6 p.m. Feb. 19. National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 E. Freedom Way, The Banks, cincinnatiblacktheatre.org. Photo: Freedom Center Facebook
Guinness Cincinnati Celtic Festival 5-11 p.m. July 14; 12-11 p.m. July 15; 12-7 p.m. July 16 Stop by this year’s Cincinnati Celtic Festival for a fun-filled weekend of Celtic music, food, cold drinks, dancing and games. Stop in the Guinness Experience for Guinness samplings, or try out whiskey samplings that will take place throughout the weekend. Guests can jam out to performances from Celtic bands like Rocky Creek, Lost Celts, Desmond & Duff, Dulahan, Fintan, as well as local superstars the Naked Karate Girls and Doghouse. Admission is free. 5-11 p.m. July 14; 12-11 p.m. July 15; 12-7 p.m. July 16. E. Freedom Way, The Banks. cincycelticfest.com. Photo: facebook.com/cincinnaticelticfestival
Festival in Sycamore 6 p.m.-12 a.m. July 14-15 Head down to the Festival in Sycamore to catch a glimpse of the grammy-nominated band the Spin Doctors as they rock out to their hits “Jimmy Olsen Blues,” “Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong,” “Two Princes” and “You Let Your Heart Go Too Fast.” Hungry for more? Stick around for other artists taking the stage, like Jim Kelly, Dreamboat Annie – a Tribute to Heart, Southern Accents – a Tribute to Tom Petty (on Friday); Loop Man Dan and Brent James & the Vintage Youth (on Saturday). Grab a bite to eat at the various food trucks present while jamming out to these bands. Admission is free and kids’ rides are $5. 6 p.m.-12 a.m. July 14-15. Bechtold Park, 4312 Sycamore Road, Sycamore Township. sycamoretownship.org. Photo: Courtesy Northstar Artists
Moving Arts 8-9:30 p.m. July 14; 2-3:30 p.m. & 8-9:30 p.m. July 15 The Jarson-Kaplan theater is hosting the 10th anniversary of Moving Arts this weekend, with four critically acclaimed choreographers. Featured choreographers include Christian Denice, Gabriel Lorena, Andonis Foniadakis and fan-favorite Stephanie Martinez. Join Moving Arts to see performances “Dos Lados,” which showcases energy and passion, and “Someone Else,” a vigorous athletic piece. Tickets are $25-$40. 8-9:30 p.m. July 14; 2-3:30 p.m. & 8-9:30 p.m. July 15. 650 Walnut St., Downtown. movingartsco.org. Photo: Joe Lyman/Provided by Moving Arts Co.
“Back Together Again” presented by the Urban League of Greater Southwest Ohio Guild Men’s Fashion Show Luncheon 12-2 p.m. July 15 Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio Guild will host their annual luncheon with a men’s fashion show featuring local celebrity male models. Proceeds will go to their affiliate chapter, the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio. Once the show is over, guests can shop from various local vendors. Tickets are $75. 12-2 p.m. July 15. The Holiday Inn Centre Park, 5800 Muhlhauser Road, West Chester. ulgso.org. Photo: Terje Sollie/Pexels
Black Girl Playdate 1-3 p.m. July 15 Come down for some interactive old-school outdoor fun at the highly anticipated Black Girl Playdate. Each guest will receive a meal ticket to grab some lunch at the Fat Katz food truck and a play kit to continue the fun at home. Have some fun celebrating culture and community with jump rope, music, dance, hula hoops and double dutch. All ages are welcome. 1-3 p.m. July 15. Ziegler Park, 1322 Sycamore St., Pendleton. facebook.com. Photo: Mary Taylor/Pexels
On Thin Ice: Polar Bears in a Changing Landscape 1-2 p.m. July 15 Erin Curry presents this lecture on the flagship species for climate change: polar bears. Curry is the director of the Polar Bear Signature Project® at the Lindner Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife (CREW) at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. She will discuss how population monitoring is crucial to see how polar bears respond to their changing environment. Curry will also explain that polar bears in zoos present valuable information that advances scientific knowledge and provides solutions to conservation. Admission is free. 1-2 p.m. July 15. Lloyd Library and Museum, 917 Plum St., Downtown. lloydlibrary.org. Photo: DJJAM Photo via the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Cincy Blues Fest 2:30-10:30 p.m. July 15 Get ready to boogie at the 29th annual Cincy Blues Fest. Listen to award-winning national and international blues artists while sitting in the shade and sipping on a cold beer. Experience a day of soulful entertainment at the fest’s new location: Fairfield’s Village Green Park. Food and drink vendors will be available throughout the day. Admission is free. 2:30-10:30 p.m. July 15. Village Green Park, 301 Wessel Drive, Fairfield. cincyblues.org. Photo: facebook.com/CincyBluesFest
Evanston/East Walnut Hills Block Party 5:30 p.m. July 15 Have some fun in the sun with music, art activations by Elementz and ROMAC, activities for all ages and food from local vendors. To finish off the evening, Cincinnati Pops conductor John Morris Russell will lead the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in an outdoor concert celebrating the Evanston neighborhood. All ages are welcome. 5:30 p.m. July 15. Owl’s Nest Park, 1984 Madison Road, Evanston. cincinnatisymphony.org. Photo: Provided by Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
Music on Mills Concert Series 6-9 p.m. July 15 Who can turn down a free concert? Come down to Norwood’s very first Music on Mills concert series. Performers Moon Pigeon and the Grace Lincoln Band will take the stage, an outdoor cider garden from Northwood Cider Company will be available and food will be waiting for you from Indian Mound Cafe. Bring a lawn chair and rock out to some awesome music as the sun goes down. 6-9 p.m. July 15. Victory Park, 4420 Montgomery Road. facebook.com. Photo: facebook.com/norwood.musiconmills
Sexy Summer Vibes: Groove Thing 7-10 p.m. July 15 Get your groove on at this sexy summer event filled with music, dancing and a jivin’ good time. Get down at the Woodward Theater for a ’70s-themed dancing party, entailing pole and burlesque dance. Tickets are $30-$75. 7-10 p.m. July 15. Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. passioncincy.wixsite.com. Photo: Hailey Bollinger
Ruby Vileos Nothing Between Us Record Release 7-11 p.m. July 15 Ruby Vileos returns after a 17-year hiatus to release her new album, Nothing Between Us. One would describe her music as a twist between classic folk/blues guitar with layered indie singer/songwriter sounds. Buy tickets in advance for $13 or $15 at the door. 7-11 p.m. July 15. The Listing Loon, 4124 Hamilton Ave., Northside. theloonwinebar.com. Photo: Provided by Ruby Vileos
Burlington Antique Show 6 a.m.-3 p.m. July 16 Get ready to load up a car full of vintage goodies from the Burlington Antique Show. The show will feature over 200 dealers selling antique and retro jewelry, garden and architectural items, primitives, memorabilia, mid-century collectibles, furniture and more. Get your tickets at the gate. Early bird (6 a.m.-8 a.m.) admission is $6. General admission (8 a.m.-3 p.m.) is $4. Children 12 years and under are free. 6 a.m.-3 p.m. July 16. 5819 Idlewild Road, Burlington. burlingtonantiqueshow.com. Photo: Provided by Burlington Antique Show