Enjoy traditional Indian ragas and European classical music at Summer Music's “Bach Meets Bollywood” performance on Sunday.
Photo courtesy of Summer Music
Sorry, kids! You're back to school and your parents can finally take a breather. At least for the work week. And when Friday rolls around again, you have to find something to do together. Need some suggestions? Here are some events for this weekend.
36th Annual Black Family Reunion
Enjoy four days of black pride and celebration in Sawyer Point. This year's Black Family Reunion will feature speakers such as award-winning journalist Roland Martin, City Manager Cheryl Long and WLWT anchor Courtis Fuller, as well as musical performances by Doug E. Fresh, VaShawn Mitchell, Ricky Dillard and the Leo High School Boys Choir. Other activities include a job fair, a children's carnival, a choral competition and black history tours of the city. Don't miss the parade starting at 10 a.m. Saturday from Avondale Town Center. Thursday, Aug. 15 – Sunday, Aug. 18, Sawyer Point, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Downtown
Bat Night for the Family
Bring the whole family to Long Branch Farm and Trails and learn everything there is to know about bats. You and your kids can get up close and personal with bats and see how they navigate their world at night. After the talk, you'll do other bat-related activities before hitting the trails. Finish the night with a hike, where your guide will use high-tech equipment to listen for bat calls and spot bats. Admission is $10 for Cincinnati Nature Center members and $16 for nonmembers. Friday, Aug. 16, 7:30-8:45 p.m., Long Branch Farm and Trails, 6926 Gaynor Rd., Goshen
Scary Friday: I know what I did last summer
Brad Hargis of horror podcast “Old Man Blood” will host a late-night screening of the 1997 teen slasher sensation “I Know What You Did Last Summer.” Each month, Hargis programs horror favorites for Esquire's “Frightful Fridays” series. Round out your summer with this warm-weather classic starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Freddie Prinze Jr. and Anne Heche. Tickets are $10.25. What are you waiting for?! Friday, August 16, 10 PM, Esquire Theatre, 320 Ludlow Ave., Clifton
Sake-barrier book fair
It's like a book fair you might find at an elementary school, but with alcohol. Roebling Books will bring 90-120 books across a variety of genres to the Wooden Cask Brewing Company patio to rekindle a love of reading in adults. Fun items purchased at the book fair, like puzzles, stickers and bags, will also be available for sale. After shopping, grab a craft beer and read a new book. Saturday, Aug. 17, 3-7 p.m., Wooden Cask Brewing Company, 629 York St., Newport
Gaden Samduling Monastery Open House and Taste of Tibet
Groesbeck's Buddhist Temple will open to the public on Saturday. From 3 to 6 p.m., visitors can explore the temple's unique collection of traditional Tibetan art and Buddhist statues. They can also take a guided tour of the facility without making a reservation. Advance notice is required for the “Taste of Tibet” dinner at 6 p.m. The meal will be buffet style and will feature both vegetarian and non-vegetarian Tibetan dishes, including momos, al-katsa, and tea prepared by the monks. A $15 donation is requested for dinner. Saturday, Aug. 17, 3 p.m., GSL Buddhist Temple, 3046 Pavlova Dr., Groesbeck.
1st Norwood Comedy Festival
More than 25 local and regional comedians will come together for the inaugural Norwood Comedy Festival. With four different showcases, this free event will be the largest one-day comedy festival in the Cincinnati area. In addition to six hours of live stand-up comedy, there will also be food trucks, a beer garden hosted by Northwood Cider Company and MPH Brewing, and more than 30 craft vendors. The festival will be outdoors, so bring lawn chairs and blankets. Saturday, August 17, 4-10 PM, Mills Avenue next to Victory Park in Norwood
Gundam Base Mobile Tour
Attention Gundam model enthusiasts! Bandai Hobby is bringing its nationwide Gundam Mobile Tour to Cincinnati. For two days, you can shop for exclusive items, playtest video games, see a life-size Gundam statue, experience VR, participate in free workshops, and more. Don't miss out on the limited-edition event-exclusive figurines, available for purchase. Saturday, August 17 – Sunday, August 18, HobbyTown Cincinnati, 12108 Montgomery Rd., Fields Ertel
The Doobie Brothers: Summer 2024
Catch some music at Riverbend. Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Doobie Brothers are coming to town to perform hits like “Black Water,” “What a Fool Believes” and “Long Train Runnin'.” Special guest Steve Winwood of “Higher Love” fame will open for the band. Doors open at 5:30 PM. We recommend checking the Riverbend website for bag policies. Sunday, August 18, 7 PM, Riverbend, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson
Summer Music: Bach Meets Bollywood
The Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra's Summer Music Festival, now in its 50th season, will feature an afternoon of performances celebrating and fusing Western classical music with Indian raga music. Popular Bollywood tunes will be performed alongside Bach, Beethoven and traditional ragas composed by local composer Kannikus Kannikeswaran and arranged by Vidita Kannikus. Plus, there will be a henna artist in the lobby. Tickets are $40 for adults, $10 for students and free for children 13 and under. Sunday, August 18, 4 p.m., Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy Lindner Theatre, 11525 Snider Rd., Symmes
