We’re beginning to see all the traditional, familiar signs of fall in Cincinnati: The days become shorter than the nights, the Reds miss the playoffs, the Bengals spot the rest of the league three games . . . Still, it’s warm enough to enjoy various outdoor arts and culture events, and this week’s schedule is packed with them.
From Looney Tunes to Calcutta, take note of this week’s four unique film choices. Summermusik eyes its midpoint with a trip to India. Get your summer lobster fix at the Great Inland Seafood Festival. And the Playhouse opens its season with the thriller of all thrillers. Fall is in our sights, but let’s finish this summer thing out. You can do it!
Summermusik continues, while Homer’s “Odyssey” journeys to the Museum Center. Summer marches on and, fortunately, so do the arts. Don’t miss what Cincy Shakes has to offer this week – indoors and out – or check out the musical offerings in our Cincinnati parks. Venture out of your AC, get some fresh air and find something new to do.
If you are a movie buff, check out two interesting flicks, one inside, one outside – depending on how you feel about steamy summer evenings. Cincinnati Opera concludes its summer season. Vivaldi has his moment at Christ Church. Memorial Hall offers up storytelling and some soul. Inside or out, there’s something just for you. Enjoy!
This week offers up eclectic choices from “Barbie” to salsa. Washington Park is a hopping place and if art is your thing, Kroner and Pendleton have interesting offerings. Bourbon, barbeque and 1920s Paris round out June, catapulting us into a short, welcome holiday week. Inside or out, it’s all there.
Jazz reigns this week with performances inside and out. Who can resist jazz at the American Sign Museum? Or jazz in the park, on the square or at The Redmoor? Cincy Fringe ends its annual run. Cincinnati Opera raises the curtain on Mozart’s bad-boy opera, “Don Giovanni.” And a contemporary “Fun House” opens at Solway Gallery. Treats all around.
Get those picnic baskets and lawn chairs ready. This week’s Culture FIX is loaded with summer outdoor arts/entertainment series that are kicking off their seasons during the next few days. Also, Cincinnati’s annual celebration of classic cars, Concours d’Elegance, revs up again at Ault Park.
We’re at that sweet spot in the calendar where it might not be summer officially, but you certainly can feel it: No more frost advisories. The May Festival wrapping up. Outdoor concert series sprouting throughout the area. And partying with 500,000 of your closest friends at the Taste of Cincinnati. Yep, we’re headed for summer – come what May.
CSO Music Director Louis Langrée conducts his final concerts this week. Our fair city offers up plenty of other cultural gems for your review, though: the close of the Ballet’s 60th season, urban-inspired art, several flavors of jazz, wildlife lectures, Appalachian culture and more. Enjoy!
There are no ghost lights burning in Cincinnati theaters this week. A full slate of opening nights awaits. Especially good bar music is plentiful to accompany your brews. There’s plenty of Beethoven, too. And Art on Vine for that perfect somethin’ somethin’ for your empty wall. Get out and enjoy!
