This week has a little bit of everything. Inside, outside. Jazz, classical. Ohio, Kentucky. Water, land. Kids, adults. Film, theater. Pick your favorites or try something new. The only requirement is to have a great time. Easy to do in these parts. Have a wonderful week. Try to stay cool.
Wednesday, July 30
Woodward Theater, “Mushrooms of Western Kentucky” | 8 p.m. 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. 513-345-7981. DETAILS: Fresh from the Fringe, Matthew Shelton’s film is “a multi-disciplinary meditation on nature, isolation and inspiration combining experimental films and improvised cello/guitar/mbira soundscapes by Nora Barton and Stephen Patota.” If you’re into experimental film, this is sure to please. The evening concludes with a live performance by the Chicago art-prog-punk legends Cheer-Accident.
Clifton Cultural Arts Center, Wednesdays in the Woods | 7 p.m. Burnet Woods Bandstand, 3298 Clifton Ave., Clifton. 513-497-2860. DETAILS: Dig out your shorts and water bottles and make your way to the Burnet Woods Bandstand as the 17th season of this popular series celebrating summer continues. Sound the Alarm takes the stage for your evening’s entertainment, while you feast from food trucks such as We Do Barbeque and streetpops. Kids can shake themselves up making maracas at the Kids’ Art Table. Always a fun time in Burnet Woods.
Summermusik, “Journey to Turkiye” | 7:30 p.m. Rhinegeist Clubhouse, 1910 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. 513-723-1182. DETAILS: Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra opens its annual Summermusik festival with the first Chamber Crawl of the series. Enjoy a pint (one included with the price of admission), while you experience classic and modern music of Turkey in Rhinegeists’s fabulous event space. Flautist and curator Susan Maag leads a program of music that includes traditional Turkish instruments such as the oud, mey and zurna. A woodwind quintet is also featured. Maag co-curates with Oscar Salamanca, CEO of La Formula Music Productions. Summermusik continues through much of August. Movers & Makers will keep you posted along the way.
Thursday, July 31
Linton Peanut Butter & Jam Sessions | 10:30 a.m. Symmes Township Park, 11600 N. Lebanon Rd., Loveland. 513-381-6868. DETAILS: “Music Games and Dances” is the summer theme for this kid-friendly series that teaches music to children in engaging yet educational ways. From the instruments of the orchestra to the elements of music, this is a great way to introduce your young ones to something fundamental that goes beyond plunking their little butts on a bench in front of John Thompson’s “Teaching Little Fingers to Play.” (Not too much trauma, there).
Friday, Aug. 1
Ohio River Paddlefest, Outdoors for All Expo | 4-9:30 p.m. Schmidt Recreation Complex, 2944 Humbert Ave., East End. DETAILS: Paddle much? Paddle ever? Join other canoe enthusiasts for the opening event of Ohio River Paddlefest, the nation’s largest paddling celebration (no, not that kind). Enjoy live music, exhibitions, food trucks, raffles, merch, canoe rides and boat demos. A Kid’s Zone and Mad Tree beer on tap complete the fun. If you haven’t already, register by 8 p.m. at the expo for Saturday’s big events: Paddlefest Classic (9.0 miles ending at Gilday Riverside Park) and Paddlefest Mini (4.5 miles ending at Public Landing). Both routes start at Schmidt Recreation Complex. Check out race possibilities if that’s your thing. Be careful, out there!
Loveland Stage Company, Loveland Shorts Film Festival | 10 a.m. 111 S. Second St., Loveland. 513-443-4572. DETAILS: Immerse yourself in a curated selection of short films, 20 minutes or less, celebrating independent filmmaking by local and international talent. Screenings, awards, workshops and more are on tap over the next three days to engage and inspire you.
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Brady Block Party | 6:30 p.m. Woodlawn Community Center, 10050 Woodlawn Blvd., Woodlawn. 513-771-7713. DETAILS: Don’t miss the last Brady Block Party of the summer in Woodlawn. Lots of things to do, art activities, giveaways and a variety of free food options. The CSO concludes the evening with a concert of musical theater favorites, classics, movie music, dance and more. Come and enjoy community, food and great music on a pleasant summer evening.
Saturday, Aug. 2
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, “Blue’s Muse” | 7:30 p.m. Devou Park Amphitheater, 1 Bandshell Blvd., Covington. 859-431-6216. DETAILS: Vocalists Tangie Wyatt and Deondra Means join the KSO’s Newport Ragtime Band for an evening of revelations. Uncover to reveal the roots of America’s pop music history from spirituals to the music of Betty Boop. Traditional hymns and spirituals and music by Cab Calloway, Jelly Roll Morton, Artie Matthews, Fats Waller and others are featured as we follow the history from 1898-1936. A lot of clapping, singing and chair dancing is in store, we are told. Repeats Aug. 3 in Ft. Thomas’ Tower Park or can be livestreamed.
Summermusik, “Adventures on the Silk Road” | 7:30 p.m. School for Creative & Performing Arts, 108 W. Central Parkway, Over-the-Rhine. 513-723-1182. DETAILS: Violinist Rachel Barton Pine and Tuvan throat singer SoRIAH join the festival in this Mainstage program of music from the ancient spaces along the Silk Road. Enjoy music from Italy, Israel, China, Turkey, Syria and Mongolia with the full chamber orchestra. Venetian merchant Marco Polo also makes an appearance (thanks to Ensemble Theatre). The pre-concert activities are generous, with a Ten Thousand Villages market of ethically crafted goods from along the Silk Road, with all proceeds supporting dignified opportunities for artisans, many of whom are women. Music Director Eckart Preu gives a pre-concert talk in the Mayerson Theatre.
Westwood Town Hall, Westside Market | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 3017 Harrison Ave., Westwood. 513-662-6100. DETAILS: Celebrate small business and community at this popular west side event. Handcrafted jewelry, boutique fashion and delicious treats tempt you as you support artisans, crafters, chefs and the small business owners of the neighborhood. If you’re an East Sider, get in your car and take a ride. You can do this.
Sunday, Aug. 3
Summermusik, “Vivaldi’s Venice” | 3 p.m. Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, 1140 Madison Rd., Covington. 513-723-1182. DETAILS: 513-723-1182. DETAILS: Enjoy a little afternoon musik in Covington’s stunning Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in this, the third installment of CCO’s Summermusik festival. Take a trip back to 18th-century Venice for the music of Vivaldi, Gabrieli, Willaert, Lotti, Paganini, Schütz and Strozzi, featuring the professional Summermusik Chorus, led by associate conductor Daniel Parsley. The program also includes soprano Erin Keesy and the Young Professionals Choral Collective.
Monday, Aug. 4
Woodward Cinema, “To a Land Unknown” | 7:30 p.m. 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. 513-345-7981. DETAILS: Directed and co-written by Danish-Palestinian director Mahdi Fleifel, the film follows two Palestinian refugees living in Athens. The men try to save what little money they have to travel to Germany on fake passports. When Reda (Aram Sabbah) spends all of their money on his hopeless drug habit, Chatila (Mahmood Bakri) hatches a dangerous plan to pose as smugglers taking hostages in a last ditch effort to remove themselves from their desperate situation.
Tuesday, Aug. 5
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare in the Park | 7 p.m. Factory 52, 4590 Beech St., Norwood. 513-381-2273. DETAILS: “Midsummer Night’s Dream” continues its regional tour in fresh and quirky Factory 52. Not a park, per se, this “city within a city” is full of outdoor entertainment areas, surrounding restaurants, shopping and places to relax. For over 100 years, The United States Playing Card Co. called Norwood home and this reimagined space over the old factory has something for everyone. Enjoy shopping and Shakespeare, all in one stop. Don’t let Puck prank you out of a beer and a tasty burger while you get your Shakespeare fix in this new(er) destination spot.
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