14 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (June 2-4)

NKY Pride Y’all Means All

12 p.m. June 4
Northern Kentucky kicks off Pride month with weekend-long events. The main parade and party is Sunday at noon with the official afterparty following it at Hotel Covington. The NKY Pride Parade route begins near Madison Avenue and Third Street; it follows Madison Avenue to West Pike and Ninth Street and ends down Mainstrasse. PrideFest takes place from 12-5 p.m. at Goebel Park in Covington. See NKY Pride’s website for a full list of entertainment and weekend events.
June 2-4, Covington. nkypridecenter.org

Barenaked Ladies at PNC Pavilion

7 p.m. June 3
Oh, the nostalgic, scholarly, unmistakable alt-rock sound of the beloved Barenaked Ladies. It’s hard to deny the band’s catchy tunes. If you say you don’t like them, we think you’re just being cynical. “Chickity China, the Chinese chicken, have a drumstick and your brain stops tickin’” — such wise, unique wisdom that should really never be forgotten or ignored. See them live this weekend at Riverbend’s PNC Pavilion with other nostalgic favorites Semisonic and Del Amitri. The Barenaked Ladies' Last Summer on Earth tour has been intermittently traveling the U.S. since the Mayan calendar predicted the end of the world about 12 years ago. Hopefully, this isn’t the year that marks our doom — but if it is, at least you’ll have gone out with a bang.
7 p.m. June 3, Riverbend’s PNC Pavilion, 6295 Kellogg Ave., California. riverbend.org.

Opera at Summit Park: Screen & Sky and Drone Show

7:30-10:45 p.m. June 2
Cincinnati Opera’s Fierce headlines the night with a free screening. Live performances from Cincinnati Opera and a drone show are also highlights of the evening. When the sun sets, a screening of Fierce portrays a family-friendly show about friendship and individuality. Composer William Menefield’s score carries the story with its variety of genres, including jazz and Latin influences. The nightcap features a drone show with Flightline by Arthur Rozzi Pyrotechnics. The event is free.
7:30-10:45 p.m. June 2, Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash. www.summitparkblueash.com.

Pride Night at TQL Stadium: FCC vs. Chicago Fire

7:30 p.m. June 3
Another reason to celebrate FC Cincinnati besides our No. 1 spot in the USL: Pride Night at TQL Stadium. For every ticket sale, $5 goes back to Cincinnati Black Pride. With the usual loyal support from FCC fans in addition to the community coming together in the name of Pride month and celebrations, TQL Stadium will be full of positive energy and fun.
7:30 p.m. June 3, TQL Stadium, 1501 Central Parkway, West End. fccincinnati.com.

Foodie Friday in Bellevue

5 p.m. June 2
Businesses in the Bellevue Entertainment District are open late and inviting the community to partake this Friday. Food trucks, shops, salons and eateries will open their doors and line the main street so you can shop and eat local on a Friday night out.
5 p.m. June 2, 200-700 blocks of Fairfield Avenue, Bellevue. www.facebook.com/ShopBellevueKY.

WestSide June Market

10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 3
More than 80 local artists and vendors will line up near Westwood Town Hall for this month’s WestSide market. Food, art, music and all kinds of entertainment are gathering near West Side Brewing on Harrison Avenue. Bring your dogs, kids, parents or friends — it’s an event for everyone to experience and shop local arts and goods.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 3, 3017 Harrison Ave., Westwood. https://www.westsidemarketcincy.com.

Summerfair Cincinnati at Coney Island

12-7 p.m. June 2
10 a.m.-7 p.m. June 3
10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 4
This weekend honors 56 years of Summerfair a Cincinnati artist gathering that highlights hundreds of artists who specialize in fine art and crafts of all genres. Tickets are $10-15 for this three-day event.
June 2-4, Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave., California. summerfair.org.

Self-Guided Cincy Ghost and Dark History Tour

Any time this weekend
Looking for something to liven up your urban walk? With the weather finally taking a turn toward actual spring and summer, why not trot around Over-the-Rhine and learn some haunting, historical facts? Did you know there’s a Witch of Washington Park? There's also plenty of haunted restaurants and stories of Charles Manson’s local connections. Spooky. This self-guided audio tour is a great way to mix it up, plus you don’t have to awkwardly navigate the city with a crowd. Take a date or take yourself if you dare. Tickets are $6.75, and the tour starts outside Memorial Hall. Book your experience at the link above.
Memorial Hall, 1225 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. www.walkntours.com/cincinnati-oh.

Persian Music at CCM

7-9 p.m. June 3
Enjoy an evening of classical Persian music by the Persian American Cultural Society at the University of Cincinnati’s College Conservatory of Music. This colorful array of music will showcase tones from different regions in Iran, and is accompanied by a traditionally choreographed Persian dance performance. The event is only open to guests ages 12 and up. Tickets are $30 and are available at the door or online.
7-9p.m. June 3. University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), 290 CCM Blvd., CUF. allevents.in.com.

CincItalia! The Cincinnati Italian Festival

June 2-4
Gather around at Harvest Home Park this weekend, because the Cincinnati Italian Festival is back in town! This festival holds fun for all ages with games, Italian music, wine and delicious Italian food. The Carnevale celebration kicks off the event on June 2, where adults only (21+) can sample over 50 food items from 12 food booths with everything from fried ravioli and lasagna to gelato and cannolis. Live music will be performed by the Rusty Griswolds from 6 p.m. to midnight. Guests will also have the opportunity to participate in games of chance like Split the Pot and Bars & Bells. For the raffles, the CincItalia Main Raffle offers a huge grand prize of $10,000, as well as other smaller prizes. Saturday and Sunday offer more family-fun with rides, games, Italian trivia contests and cooking demonstrations. Live music will be present throughout the whole weekend including the Pete Wagner Band and Italian tenor Elio Scaccio on Saturday and Ray Massa and the Eurorhythms on Sunday. Attendance is free. Vendors will offer drinks and Italian food to munch on.
The event on Friday begins at 6 p.m.; Saturday begins at 3 p.m. and Sunday begins at 1 p.m. June 2-4. Harvest Home Park, 3961 North Bend Road, Cheviot. facebook.com.