The weather better get the memo that it’s summertimebecause we’ve got oodles of outdoor fun slatedthis week. There’s a bunch of outdoor concerts, a county fair in Lawrenceburg, several church festivals, and it’s gonna be nuts in Springfield Township when the inflatables ... well, inflate for The Big Bounce America.
There's alsoa couple of garden tours and a whole slew of Pride-related funincluding the city’s most colorful parade and a big party at Sawyer Point Park. And we soccer fans have a chance to see thelegendary Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action when LA Galaxy comes to Nippert on Saturday to take on FC Cincinnati.
FRIDAY, June 21
The Big Bounce America June 21-23, Heroes Sports Park, 2175 Springdale Road, Springfield Township. $28 adult session, $24 ages 3-15, $16 ages 3-under. Free for spectators. Worlds largest bounce house (Guinness certified), 900 ft long inflatable obstacle course, giant maze, slides, ball pits and climbing walls galore. Features DJ booth with sound and lights, dance floor and VIP external dome for adults. Sessions split into age groups. Access All Areas pass good for 3 hours. thebigbounceamerica.com.
Gov’t Mule 7 p.m., PNC Pavilion, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township.
Multimagic 8 p.m., The Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. $30 VIP, $12, $10 advance. 7-inch vinyl release of “Sunshine/Dreams” on Soul Step Records. With Sungaze and Ronin Halloway.
Cincinnati Food Truck Association Food Fest Summit Park, 4335 Glendale-Milford Road, Blue Ash. This free, family-fun event, brings food truck fans and followers from all over the area.
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Mary Queen of Heaven Funfest June 21-23, Mary-Queen Of Heaven Parish, 1150 Donaldson Highway, Erlanger. Free. Three days of great family fun. Amusem*nt rides, gaming, games of skill, kiddyland, $10,000 raffle, food and drinks. Entertainment: Friday: Doghouse 7-11 p.m., Saturday: Wayward Son 7-11 p.m., Sunday: Terry Hoppenjans. mqhparish.com.
St. Augustine Church Festival June 21-22, St. Augustine Church, 1839 Euclid Ave., Covington. Traditional Catholic church neighborhood festival. Indoor sit-down dinners on Friday and Saturday nights from 5-7:30 p.m. Raffles, gaming, Kiddie Land. Live music Saturday night from 7:30-11:30 p.m. with Aleatory. 859-431-3943.
Sundance Shorts June 21-30, Garfield Theatre, 719 Race St., Downtown. $15, $10 advance. 859-957-3456. 7 excellent, diverse short films with broad appeal from this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Includes comedy, drama, documentary and animation from around the world. cincyworldcinema.org.
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Randy Rainbow 8 p.m., Taft Theatre, 317 E. 5th St., Downtown. $47.
Charm at the Farm June 21-23, 4953 Bunnell Hill Road, Lebanon. $15 Friday VIP only, $5 Sat-Sun. Free parking. Popular outdoor seasonal vintage market set on 56-acre farm. Features vintage pieces, clothing, furniture and home decor from more than 115 of the region’s most talented artisans and popular shops. charmatthefarm.com.
Vintage Chic Fashion Show Hofbrauhaus Newport, 200 3rd St., Newport.
Cincinnati Dutch Lions vs Dayton Dutch Lions 7 p.m., Northern Kentucky University, Louie B Nunn Drive, Highland Heights. nku.edu.
Gateway Grizzlies at Florence Freedom 7:05 p.m., UC Health Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence.
Spirit Song Fest June 20-22, Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason. Friday includes For King And Country, Bethel Music. Saturday features Skillet and Kari Jobe.
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Grand Carnivale 5 p.m. daily through July 7, Kings Island, 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason. Celebrate the sights, sounds, smells and tastes from cultures around the world including India, China, Italy, France and Germany.
Dearborn County 4-H & Community Fair June 17-22, Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, US Route 50, Lawrenceburg. $10 after 5 p.m. (4 p.m. Fri-Sat) when midway and rides open. dearborncountyfair.com.
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SATURDAY, June 22
Cincinnati Pride Parade and Festival 11 a.m., Sawyer Point, 705 East Pete Rose Way, Downtown. Free. 2-hour parade with famous grand marshal, main festival with music, drag queens, beer and spirits, and Family Fun Zone.
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Tim Allen 7 and 9:30 p.m., Procter and Gamble Hall at Aronoff Center, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. Box office: 513-621-2787. cincinnatiarts.org.
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Foreigner 8 p.m., Lawrenceburg Event Center, 91 Walnut St., Lawrenceburg. ticketmaster.com.
That’s My Jam: A Fruited Beer Festival 2 p.m., Streetside Brewery, 4003 Eastern Ave., Columbia-Tusculum. Streetside and Cincinnati Craft Beer Club are throwing a fruited beer festival to celebrate summer. eventbrite.com.
Barre on the Bridge 8:30-11:30 a.m., Purple People Bridge, 705 E. Pete Rose Way, Downtown. Free. barreonthebridge2019.eventbrite.com.
Lebanon Garden Tour 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 22-23, Lebanon Train Station, 198 S. Broadway, Lebanon. $15, free ages 12-under. 5 private gardens and those of the Glendower Mansion, Lebanon train station and brand new public garden, Cedar City Park. Rain or shine. harmonmuseumohio.org.
Mushroom Rally 9 a.m., Full Throttle Indoor Karting, 11725 Commons Drive, Springdale. Ages 14-up. $55. Unique experience where racers dress as favorite characters and compete. Costume hire is included price. mushroomrally.com.
Suits That Rock: Thanks a Million 8 p.m., Carnegie, 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington. $60-$85. 859-957-1940. More than 40 prominent business and community leaders take to the stage to celebrate the best way they know how. All “suits” by day, the performers are leaving the boardrooms and taking to the stage to play some of their favorite songs. Two weekends: June 22 and June 29. Doors 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Benefits The Carnegie. thecarnegie.com.
Family Night Hikes: Water Wonders 6:30-8 p.m., Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, 3400 Vine St., Avondale. $15, $11 members. From tiny microorganisms to the largest mammals on earth, there is a lot of diversity when it comes to aquatic wildlife. Take a look at the inner workings of zoo’s largest water habitats and explore the animals that live in those. Learn about wonderful water wildlife and the role it plays in helping maintain healthy aquatic ecosystems. cincinnatizoo.org.
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Cincinnati Polo Club vs. Columbus Polo Club 1:30-4:30 a.m., Chatsworth Polo Field, 10355 Dallasburg Road, Loveland. $20 per carload, $10 individual. 513-223-3071. All games are weather permitting. cincinnatipoloclub.com.
Lawrenceburg Speedway 7 p.m., Lawrenceburg Speedway, 351 E. Eads Parkway, Lawrenceburg. $15-$25; $7 ages 7-12, free ages 6-under. Sprint, modified, pure stock and hornet racing on 3/8 mile high banked clay, oval track. Gates open at 5pm, hot laps at 6pm. 812-539-4700.
FC Cincinnati vs. Los Angeles Galaxy 7:30 p.m., Nippert Stadium, 2700 Bearcat Way, Clifton.
SUNDAY, June 23
Electric Six 8 p.m., The Southgate House Revival, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. southgatehouse.com.
Puddle of Mudd 6 p.m., Riverfront Live, 4343 Kellogg Ave., East End. Ages 16-up.
Guided Walking Tour of Historic Mount Adams 1-3 p.m., Mount Adams Bar and Grill, 938 Hatch Street, 938 Hatch St., Mount Adams. $10.
Montgomery Garden Tour 2-5 p.m., Pioneer Park, 10505 Deerfield Road, Montgomery. Montgomery’s fifth annual garden tour starts in Pioneer and Montgomery Parks. The Montgomery Beautification and Tree Commission sponsors event.
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OTR Performs 7-9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine.
Cincinnati Civic Orchestra: Music of America 6:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Historic Glendale Village Square, 30 Village Square, Glendale. Free. The concert will feature Oklahoma, West Side Story, and Disney Magic. We will honor veterans with Armed Forces Salute and celebrate American with Stars and Stripes Forever and American Salute.
Summer Soiree’ Wedding Showcase The Windamere Event Venue, 2 S. Main St., Middletown. Fashion show with the hottest trends by Blush Bridal, followed by vendor showcase featuring area’s most creative professionals.
