Hope you’ve enjoyed the summer, because we’re rapidly approaching fall. This Monday was the last sunset you’ll see after 8:30 p.m. until next May. With that in mind, time to use up the daylight while you’ve got it by enjoying some of these weekend activities.
If you’re looking for even more to do on every day of the week, visit the CityBeat events calendar.
Friday, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Purple People Bridge, Downtown
Calling all margarita lovers! Sip your way through Margarita Madness, where local bars and restaurants battle it out for margarita bragging rights against the backdrop of the Cincinnati skyline. Beyond the booze, the party features music from local bands White Lighter, Floyd and the Walkman and Cincinnati nightlife icon DJ Boywife, plus bites and plenty of summer-night revelry on the Purple People Bridge. Get your tickets here.
FC Cincinnati vs. Seattle Sounders
Saturday, 7:30 p.m., TQL Stadium, West End
The Orange and Blue return home to take on the Seattle Sounders this weekend. The match honors Black Heritage. Currently, FCC sits at 6th in the MLS standings, which means they’re in playoff position for the time being. Let’s hope they keep their momentum going.
“The Complete Works of Jane Austen: Abridged” with Cincy Shakes
Thursday – Sunday, Otto M. Budig Theater, Over-the-Rhine
It’s your last chance to see this satirical play at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, which runs through an “abridged” version of the popular author’s most iconic moments.
Thursday – Sunday, Lindner Family Tennis Center, 5460 Courseview Drive, Mason
Weather permitting, one of the biggest tennis tournaments on the planet continues this weekend just north of the city. In addition to watching some of the sport’s biggest stars, the tournament features plenty of great food and fun activities for all ages. Read our guide to the Open here.
“It’s Iconic” Tour with TLC, Salt-n-Pepa, En Vogue
Friday, 7:30 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, Anderson Township
Get ready to push it real good at Riverbend as TLC and Salt-N-Pepa embark on their joint tour, with special guest En Vogue. Fans of each group will be able to celebrate decades of era-defining hits, culture-shifting influence and timeless R&B and hip-hop anthems at the tour. Just remember to free your wallet and the rest will follow.
Braxton’s Orange and Black Bash
Saturday, all day, Braxton Brewing at Factory 52, 4600 Beech Street, Norwood
Football season is almost here, and Braxton is ready to celebrate. At the brewer’s Factory 52 location, celebrate the Bengals’ impending Super Bowl victory (we hope) with various vendors, a Joe Burrow lookalike contest, a dog costume contest, and plenty of food and beer.
Bengals Preseason vs. Chicago Bears
Saturday, 7 p.m. Paycor Stadium, downtown
Speaking of football season, head to Paycor Stadium this weekend to watch the Bengals take on Chicago in a preseason matchup.
The Temptations & The Four Tops
Friday, 8 p.m., Hard Rock Casino, Pendleton
I guess you’d say… that this is your last chance to see The Temptations perform live, as the classic Motown group goes on tour with similarly iconic group The Four Tops to celebrate the 60th anniversary of their hit song “My Girl.”
“Much Ado About Nothing” with Cincy Shakes
Friday – Sunday, various venues
The Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is coming to a venue near you thanks to their Shakespeare in the Park initiative, and they’re performing one of the Bard’s most famous works. In this version of “Much Ado About Nothing,” set in 1776 and themed after America’s 250th anniversary, the war for America’s independence has just been declared but the battle of the sexes has just begun. It follows two sparring skeptics, Beatrice and Benedick, whose witty war of words masks something far more tender.
Sunday, 7:30 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, Anderson Township
Man, Riverbend is kinda stacked this weekend, isn’t it? Empire of the Sun is bringing their Ask That God: Afterlife North American Tour to the Queen City on Sunday, with Polo & Pan and Midnight Generation as openers.
