20 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (June 11-13)

JUNE 11: AGAR Summer Block Party

Beloved purveyors of musical anarchy The Lions Rampant are returning to the stage for local creative agency AGAR's summer block party in Over-the-Rhine, also featuring Young Heirlooms, DJ Prymtime and live painting and T-shirt printing with artist Henry Burdsall. AGAR — known for its work on local experiences including the Ubahn Fest, BLINK and Danger Wheel — recommends donning your jorts and bringing a koozie. 5-11 p.m. June 11. Free, but you can register at eventbrite.com. 1205 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine.
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JUNE 11: Cincinnati Reds Pride Community Night at GABP

Cincinnati’s Great American Ball Park celebrates Pride this summer with their third-annual Cincinnati Pride Community Night. The first 1,000 ticket holders will receive a free “exclusive hat.” A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit Cincinnati Pride. 7:10 p.m. June 11. $20-$40. Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown.
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JUNE 11: Inhailer Radio Fourth Anniversary at Fretboard Brewing

At the lowest point of the Cincinnati music scene just a few years ago, there was no area for independent music artists and local performers to display their music. But then Inhailer Radio came along to showcase underground Indie music in Cincinnati and beyond, right when the city needed it most. And now Inhailer Radio is celebrating the fourth anniversary of its mobile app and website this week, and underground Alternative Rock has a permanent place in Cincinnati again. Live music from local Indie bands Carriers and Psycho will begin at 7 p.m. at Fretboard Brewing, which becomes 21+ at 9 p.m. 6-11 p.m. June 11. Free. Fretboard Brewing, 5800 Creek Road, Blue Ash.
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JUNE 11-13: Charm on the Farm

Open-air vintage market Charm at the Farm is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year, and they are kicking things off with 2021's first event June 11-13. Held on the grounds of a 56-acre former horse farm in Lebanon, Ohio, the weekend pop-up features everything from vintage furniture and farmhouse-style gifts to clothing and jewelry. There will also be food trucks and live entertainment. Entry is ticketed and must be purchased online in advance at charmatthefarm.com for all dates and times except Sunday, when tickets will be available at the gate. Kids 12 and younger are free, as is parking. 4-8 p.m. June 11 VIP: $18. 9 a.m.-noon Jun 12 early bird: $15. 1-4 p.m. June 12 general admission: $10. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 13 general admission: $6. 4953 Bunnell Hill Road, Lebanon.
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JUNE 11-19: Cincinnati Fringe Festival

The Cincinnati Fringe Festival is back through June 19. This year's fest promises six outdoor shows, 10 livestreamed productions — plus the popular “Channel Fringe Hard Hitting Action News Update” nightly — as well as 21 video-on-demand shows from artists around the country. In addition to primary lineup performances, there will be special events, works-in-progress, the popular Visual Fringe gallery exhibits (available to view in-person and online) and the Fringe After Hours bar series. Read show reviews at citybeat.com.
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JUNE 11-12: Cincinnati Donauschwaben Society Vorsommerfest

Instead of the annual summertime Schwabenfest, the Cincinnati Donauschwaben Society is hosting the COVID-friendly Vorsommerfest. Expect German-style fest food, live music, German and American beer, shots, wine, seltzer and a "relaxing evening with family and friends," says Cincinnati Donauschwaben. 5-11 p.m. June 11; 4-11 p.m. June 12. $5. Donauschwaben Park, 4290 Dry Ridge Road, Colerain.
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JUNE 11: Paul Strickland: True Fictionalist at Cincinnati Fringe Festival

Paul Strickland has been entertaining Fringe lovers near and far for years, and as a bonus to this year’s Cincy Fringe attendees, he’s doing a pair of solo storytelling sessions: True Fictionalist. His performances offer a handful of his tall tales: We met Winifred Restarea, the “Johnny Appleseed of Rest Areas,” as well as a morality tale about Ed Smith the Third and Bertram Lingenberry the Only, respectively candidates for the most boring and the most arrogant of men. He's added another chapter in his Ain’t True stories with Uncle False’s Rumpelstiltskin, a hilarious reinterpretation of the Grimm Brothers fairy tale. 8 p.m. June 11. $10. Know Theatre outdoor stage, Jackson Street, Over-the-Rhine.
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JUNE 11-12: Love is Love Truck Tour

Cincinnati Opera’s "Share the Love Truck" is hitting the streets with live musical performances across the Queen City in celebration of Pride. The vintage baby blue pick-up truck will head to Mount Auburn Presbyterian Church on Friday for an hour-long performance with Cincinnati Opera artists and members of the MUSE Cincinnati’s Women’s Choir in celebration of nonprofit PFLAG Cincinnati. On Saturday, the truck will stop at ARCO, where musicians from the Cincinnati Opera will team up with members of MYCincinnati for a live performance. 1-2 p.m. June 11. Free. Mount Auburn Presbyterian Church, 103 William Howard Taft Road, Mount Auburn. 1-2 p.m. June 12. Free. ARCO, 3301 Price Ave., Price Hill.
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JUNE 11-12: Loving Wyoming Art Exhibition

Wyoming Fine Arts Center is hosting an art show featuring local queer artists . “Artists will showcase their artwork in an evening full of love, warmth, and lots of art as we celebrate the beauty of the LGBTQ+ community,” the event page says. Tickets are required for opening reception on Friday; Saturday’s open house is free to attend. 6 p.m.-midnight, June 11: $20-$50. Noon-6 p.m. June 12: free. Wyoming Fine Art Center, 322 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming.
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JUNE 12: Forgetting Sarah Marshall at Tiki-Tiki Bang Bang

Each Saturday, the patio at Tiki-Tiki Bang Bang turns into a pop-up outdoor cinema, screening favorite films. This week, it's Forgetting Sarah Marshall. There will be themed beverages. Film starts at dusk/8:30 p.m.ish June 12. Free. Tiki-Tiki Bang Bang, 965 E. McMillan St., Walnut Hills.
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JUNE 12: O.F.F. Market

The pop-up maker fair, which originated in Oakley Square (and was originally called the Oakley Fancy Flea) hosts markets the second Saturday of the month between May and September during a normal year. In the past, markets at MadTree showcased about 80 vendors. But this year, they market is making a move to the outer suburbs with a new location at Summit Park in Blue Ash. O.F.F. Market will be popping up across the expanse, featuring up to 120 vendors per event — with COVID spacing taken into consideration. Booth offerings run the gamut from artisan eats and apothecary items to vintage shops, flower stalls and T-shirt companies. This year, they also partnered with Fifty West Brewing Co. to serve brews on tap. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 12. Free. Summit Park, 4335 Glendale Milford Road, Blue Ash.
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JUNE 12: CycleBar Pride Ride for GLSEN with Kora Sine

Celebrate Pride while getting fit and raising funds for a good cause. Kenwood’s CycleBar is hosting a Pride Ride in honor of the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN). The cycling gym is teaming up with Kora Sline for the special event, who is Cabaret's newest member. Pride Ride is free to attend, but they do ask that participants donate and dress “in your most fabulous outfit.” 12:30-2 p.m. June 12. Free (with donations encouraged). CycleBar Kenwood, 5901 Galbraith Road, Kenwood.
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JUNE 12: Meet and Greet RuPaul Drag Race’s The Vixen + Drag Show at Main Event Cincinnati

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10 contestant The Vixen is making her way to The Main Event Cincinnati for a meet-and-greet and drag show, along with guests Jessica Dimon, Rahanna, Dalicious, Kisha and Jessica M. on June 12. The 21+ event is sponsored by 21c Museum Hotel. Meet and greet begins at 9 p.m.; show begins at 10 p.m. Book your VIP table by reaching out to Main Event Cincinnati’s Facebook page (linked above). 9 p.m. June 12. Main Event Cincinnati, 835 Main St., Over-the-Rhine.
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JUNE 12: Drag Show at Northern Row Park

Over-the-Rhine’s Northern Row Park (the one tucked behind Main Street) will be host to a fabulous drag show on June 12, hosted by Sarah Jessica Darker and sponsored by ArtsWave. The event is free, but make sure to bring dollars to tip. Lineup includes Delicious Millian, Jessica Marie Jones, Alexander Cameron and PH DEE. Neighboring bar Liberties Bar & Bottle will have specials on cocktails to-go. 8 p.m. June 12. Free. Northern Row Park, 1422 Clay St., Over-the-Rhine.
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JUNE 13: Concours d’Elegance

This weekend's Cincinnati Concours d’Elegance is themed around "An Exhibition of Motorsports Excellence," so Sunday's event will include a display of race cars ranging from open wheel and stock to those used in endurance and straight line racing, as well as racing motorcycles. "And for the first time anywhere since racing the 2021 Indy 500 on Memorial Day weekend is the Andretti Motorsports car driven by Marco Andretti. In addition to over 200 vehicles, the show features a craft beer garden and art show at Pavilion," Ann Keeling, media relations manager for Concours d’Elegance, tells CityBeat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 13. $25 for adults; $15 for students; free for kids under 12. Day-of tickets will be available for $30 at Ault Park. Ault Park, 5090 Observatory Ave., Hyde Park.
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JUNE 13: Shark Summer at Newport Aquarium

Newport Aquarium is ready to celebrate its annual "Shark Summer" series of events, and its kicking things off with the arrival of two new sandbar sharks — the first time this species has been at the aquarium in eight years. The notably fast swimmers will be on view in the Surrounded by Sharks tunnel, or visitors can see them from above as they cross the world's first Shark Bridge, a 75-foot-long suspension bridge hovering above a 385,000-gallon shark tank. Through Sept. 12. $25.99-$27.99 adult; $17.99-$19.99 ages 2-12. Timed entry tickets must be purchased in advance. Newport Aquarium, Newport on the Levee, Newport.
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JUNE 13: Pride Pool Takeover at Ziegler Park Pool

Cincinnati Pride has designated June 12 and June 13 for a Pride Pool Takeover at Over-the-Rhine's Ziegler Pool. As of Tuesday morning, there are still several reservable time slots available for Sunday, however Saturday is fully booked. An Instagram post by Cincinnati Pride announcing the takeover explains that the pool isn't hosting private events this year due to COVID-19, but "we can promote for our community and friends to buy out all the public passes when they go on sale and 'take over the pool!'" The day-long event will feature music by DJ Jayy from 12:45-5:45 p.m. 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m. June 13. $4. Ziegler Pool, 1322 Sycamore St., Over-the-Rhine.
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JUNE 13: Drag, Brunch, Bingo at Second Place

Northside’s Second Place is back, and they’re returning with a bang. On June 13, the bar is hosting their inaugural "Drag, Brunch, Bingo" event. The event will be hosted by Dayton-based queen Eva Alicia Jane. Second Place will be featuring some new menu items including a salmon lox bagel, English muffin sandwich and fruit parfait. Noon- 3 p.m. June 13. Free. Second Place, 3936 Spring Grove Ave., Northside.
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JUNE 13: Pride Classic Showtunes

Over-the-Rhine's Below Zero Lounge is hosting an evening of nostalgic showtunes with David Dalton and VJ Paul. Sip and sing along to the classics. 5-9 p.m. June 13. Free. Below Zero Lounge, 1122 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine.
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JUNE 13: Butterflies of Bali at Krohn Conservatory

Krohn Conservatory reopened in May, welcoming folks back with its 25th butterfly show — a reboot of Butterflies of Bali. The show features 120,000 fluttering butterflies and is inspired by the country's vibrant forests, rice paddies beautiful beaches and lakes. The conservatory has extended the event's hours past its typical 5 p.m. closure, welcoming guests from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Only let 40 visitors in per hour, making for a comparatively unique and intimate experience with the show. Through Sept. 26. $10 adults; $7 for ages 5-17; free for under 4. Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park.
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