This weekend, two of Cincinnati’s most popular summer traditions are back: Danger Wheel and Glier’s Goettafest. Spend your weekend eating a variety of inventive goetta dishes and watching adults race each other on modified Big Wheels. Goetta and danger not your thing? No need to worry — there are plenty of other ways to keep yourself entertained in Greater Cincinnati this weekend.

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Glier’s Goettafest July 31, 2022 Photo: Sean M. Peters
Bricks & Beer: Cincinnati Music Hall History and Hops 5 p.m. July 28 Cincinnati Music Hall is partnering with Rhinegeist Brewery as they host an adventure that uncovers interesting parts of Cincinnati’s history in the late 19th century. Guests will explore the interesting connection between the Cincinnati beer industry and the development of Music Hall. Tour parts of the building while pleasing your palette with delicious selections from Rhinegeist. Tickets are $40. 5 p.m. July 28. Cincinnati Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, visitcincy.com. Photo: Aidan Mahoney
Family Day: Mascot-Palooza 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. July 29 Join the American Sign Museum for their Mascot-Palooza with Cincinnati’s favorite mascots. Explore mascots from the past, and even try to create your own. Join the mascot meet-and-greet to see your favorites, like Mr. Red Legs (10:30-11:30 a.m.), Gary the Lion (11 a.m.-noon), Rosie Red (noon-1 p.m.) and the Big Boy (12:30-1:30 p.m.). Free with in-person museum admission. Meet-and-greet schedule is subject to change. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. July 29. American Sign Museum, 1330 Monmouth Ave., Camp Washington, americansignmuseum.org. Photo: The Cincinnati Reds
Danger Wheel 2-8:30 p.m. July 29 Danger Wheel is back with another year of adult downhill big wheel racing. Keep yourself fueled throughout the day at local food vendors while watching the biggest race of the year. Sixty-four three-person teams will face off, with only one team being named Danger Champion. Enjoy a day of adventure, thrill and family fun. Admission is free. 2-8:30 p.m. July 29. 378 E. 12th St., Pendleton, dangerwheel.com. Photo: Holden Mathis
’90s Music Trivia Event 3-6:30 p.m. July 29 Travel back in time to this blast to test your knowledge of ’90s hits while giving back to a local nonprofit, From Fatherless to Fearless. Bring your friends to compete against or compete with fellow ‘90s music enthusiasts. There will also be raffle baskets of goodies from the Bengals, Oakley Kitchen and Woodhouse Day Spa. Tickets are $30. 3-6:30 p.m. July 29. Oakley Kitchen Food Hall, 3715 Madison Road, Oakley, eventbrite.com. Photo: Jason Leung, Unsplash
Market Bleu at Contemporary Arts Center 6-10 p.m. Dec. 3 This quarterly event features handcrafted products and fine art made by local creatives. Stop by Market Bleu at the Contemporary Arts Center to find unique gifts to help make the holidays more enjoyable for friends and family. Have a drink while you browse this nighttime bazaar and let it turn your Saturday evening into a fun night out while supporting local artists and artisans. 6-10 p.m. Dec. 3. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. 6th St., Downtown, marketbleu.com. Photo: facebook.com/marketbleu
AfriFest Cincy: Taste of Africa Noon-8 p.m. July 29 Celebrate culture, community and diversity at Cincinnati’s largest African and cultural event, AfriFest: Taste of Africa. Enjoy an array of various African foods, entertainment and family-friendly fun. Shop unique items from local vendors, engage with the community, dance with fellow festivalgoers and check out AfriFest’s very own fashion show. Admission is free. Noon-8 p.m. July 29. Burnet Woods Bandstand, 3298 Clifton Ave., Clifton, myapnet.org. Photo: facebook.com/apnetcincy