
The equinox is past, the weather has finally cooled a bit, and we’re in that sweet spot with both fall festivals to savor outdoors and arts events to enjoy indoors.

Stepping in this week to pick up the slack for your regular FIXers who each seem to be occupied elsewhere. Truth be told, they all provided a note, so I could not say “No.” There is a lot of homegrown talent among this week’s selections. Pretty impressive. Pay attention as we lay out your weekly smorgasbord…

The easiest way to convince a skeptic that Cincinnati punches well above its cultural weight is to pull out the Queen City’s music calendar. From stage to salon, medieval to cutting edge, and up-and-comers to longtime favorites, we’ve got it covered, thanks to an array of performance organizations that makes larger cities bristle with envy.

Apparently, it’s Film Week in Cincinnati. Cincinnati World Cinema, Woodward Theater and the OTR International Film Festival offer up some unique flicks. Movies not your thing? Cincinnati doesn’t disappoint with other CSO, Matinée Musicale and Mutual Dance Theatre events. How about a Manifest art opening? Yours Truly checks out “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at CCM Opera.

“I shall elucidate,” said the Mad Hatter. Please allow Yours Truly to do the same. Have a good laugh with that Mad Hatter at ETC, while teacups, candlesticks and a Beast take the stage in Price Hill. Enjoy a Feast of Carolsor or a little Bach at Music Hall. Start the holiday season off right with a bevy of artsy choices.

Whether you’re willing to brave the heat or would rather keep your climate controlled, there’s plenty to do in the next week, including one of Greater Cincinnati’s biggest communal parties. It’s only one of several events too big for a single day. Here’s a sampling of what we have to look forward to.