THINGS TO DO IN BLACK CINCINNATI: AUGUST 22ND – 28TH
Crystal Kendrick
Award-winning marketing consultant, entrepreneur, social influencer and community leader
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Featured Events:
August 27
6:30 p.m.
Riverbend Music Center?(East End)
Starting at $29.50
Featuring special guests DJ DRAMA, C Dot Castro, and Fedd the God.
Runs through August 31
The Cincinnati Theatre of Cincinnati?(Madisonville)
Starting at $125
Enroll children ages 2-18 in acting, voice, dance, musical theatre and improv classes. Some scholarships are available.
August 25
7 p.m.
Rose Music Center at The Heights?(Dayton)
Starting at $23.50
Live jazz music.
Daily
Cincinnati Health Department?(Avondale)
Free Admission
Available for adults and children. Click the link for days and times. Protect yourself!
August 22–28
Grab wings from these Cincinnati Black restaurants:?Alabama Que, All in One Occasions,?C & M BBQ Grill,?Divine Appetite,?Eddie’s Southern Style BBQ,?Elephant Walk, Express Wings, Gee’s Caribbean Style,?Goodie’s Southern Style BBQ, Ike’s BBQ,?Island Frydays, J and W BBQ, Just Cookin’,?Katch the Kitchen,?Kickbacks, Park Place Restaurant,?Pluto’s Café, Rasheedah’s Café II,?Teranga Restaurant, Tiyah’s Table, Wing Champs,?Out the Way Bar & Grill.
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Monday,?August 22nd
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8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Metropolitan Sewer District?(Price Hill)
Free Admission
Call 513-569-6565 to schedule an appointment.
Noon – 2 p.m.
Tryed Stone Church?(Bond Hill)
Free Admission
Fruits, vegetables, and baked goods distribution. Open to the public. No ID, income guidelines or payment is required. First come, first served. See other?Cincinnati food pantries and soup kitchens.
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Forest Park Senior Center?(Forest Park)
Free Admission
Give feedback on service improvements. Accessible by Route 20.
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6 p.m.
Washington Park?(OTR)
Free Admission
Listen to the smooth jazz by the Bobby Sharp Trio.
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Tuesday,?August 23rd?
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Noon – 7 p.m.
My Body Snatcher?(Roselawn)
Shapewear, exercise gear, sculpting services, and more for men and women.
4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Main Library?(Downtown)
Free Admission
Improve reading skills and reading comprehension.
5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Rosemary’s Babies Co.?(Bond Hill)
Free Admission
Light bites, learning, and socializing with teen moms and dads 20 years and under.
6 p.m.
Esoteric Brewery?(Walnut Hills)
Free Admission
Classic R&B music spun by guest DJs on vinyl.
6:30 p.m.
Free Admission
Location Depends on skill level
Enjoy safe and fun cycling geared towards the African American communities.
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Wednesday,?August 24th?
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4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Behind North Church?(Northside)
Free Admission
Offers fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey through roadside stands.
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Washington Park?(OTR)
Free Admission
High-intensity exercise class with cardio and strength training.
6 p.m.- 7 p.m.
REDefined Studios?(Colerain)
$15
Dance class with Black choreographer Mecca Freeman.
Yoga for Everyone
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
$15
Yoga for all age groups and skill levels.
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Fountain Square?(Downtown)
Free Admission
Live reggae music by the Hurricane band. Runs through September 7th.
9 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Washington Park?(OTR)
Free Admission
Movie showing of?Wizard of Oz.
10 p.m.
Reminisce Bar?(Mt. Healthy)
Free Admission
Sing a song and enjoy hookah, drink specials and food.
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Thursday, August 18th
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3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Corinthian Baptist Church?(Bond Hill)
Free Admission
Fruits, vegetables, and baked goods distribution. Open to the public. No ID, income guidelines or payment is required. First come, first served. See other?Cincinnati food pantries and soup kitchens.
4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Contemporary Arts Center?(Downtown)
Free Admission
Make custom banners. Supplies and snacks provided.
5 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Valley Park?(Colerain)
$10
Led by Black fitness expert Coach Ju.
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Seasongood Pavilion?(Eden Park)
Free Admission
Live jazz music.
6 p.m. – Midnight
Prime Sports?(Colerain)
Free Admission
Party hosted by HD and live R&B music.
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Fountain Square?(Downtown)
Free Admission
Live Latin music by Son Del Caribe, Cuban Salsa Cincinnati and dance instructors.?
8 p.m.
Hop Scotch?(Clifton)
Free Admission
Live R&B and hip-hop music by DJ Ty Lyles.
8 p.m.
Twenties?(Evanston)
$5
Live R&B music by DJ EZ, DJ Strawberry, and DJ Stone.
8 p.m. – Midnight
Free Admission
Live R&B music by DJ Prymtime.
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Friday,?August 26th
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Comedy
With his family away, a devoted stay-at-home dad enjoys his first me time in years by joining his hard-partying old friend on a wild birthday adventure. Starring Kevin Hart and Regina Hall.
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9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fairfield Golf Course South?(Fairfield)
Starting at $100
Scholarship fundraiser for students attending HBCUs.
4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
ArtWorks V2 Gallery?(Downtown)
Free Admission
Art workshop led by young Black artist Kah Yangni using screen printing, image transfer, and more.
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5 p.m.- 9 p.m.
Cincinnati Art Museum?(Eden Park)
Free Admission
R&B and hip-hop silent disco.
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6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Contemporary Arts Center?(Downtown)
Free Admission
An empowering performance based on the sex stories shared by Black and brown women.
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
BrewRiver Creole Kitchen?(Beechmont)
Free Admission
Live acoustic blues and jazz music by Aprina Johnson.
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Findlay Market?(OTR)
Free Admission
Live jazz from Black multi-instrumentalist Lexi Hamner.
6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
ArtsConnect Springfield Township?(Finneytown)
Free Admission
Movie showing of?Spiderman: No Way Home.
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Washington Park?(OTR)
Free Admission
Live R&B music from Love Street.
7 p.m. – 10:15 p.m.
Caffè Vivace?(Walnut Hills)
Starting at $10
Live jazz celebration of the iconic alto saxophonist Julian Edwin “Cannonball” Adderley.
7 p.m. – 3 p.m.
COPA Lounge?(OTR)
Free Admission
Live R&B music, frozen drinks, and hookahs.
8 p.m. – Midnight
Silverton Café?(Silverton)
Free Admission
Live old school and R&B music.
10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Cinema OTR?(OTR)
Free Admission
Live hip-hop and R&B music by DJ Wavy Moe.
7 p.m.
Funny Bone?(Liberty Township)
Starting at $48
Live comedy show.
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Saturday,?August 27th?
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10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Elementz?(OTR)
Free Admission
Learn the art of DJing with DJ Apryl Reign.
10 a.m. – Noon
blaCk Coffee Lounge?(OTR)
Free Admission
Health and wellness panel discussion with clinicians, therapists, practitioners, and experts in the mental health field.
10 a.m. – Noon
Cincinnati Black Theatre Company?(Golf Manor)
Free Admission
Auditions for a gospel stage production.
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Forest Park Fire Department?(Forest Park)
Free Admission
Family-friendly games, music, health screenings, and giveaways.
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2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Mutual Arts Center?(College Hill)
Free Admission
Sample various genres of dance and play games.
2 p.m.
New Generations Banquet Hall?(Paddock Hills)
Starting at $60
Painting and conversation about love, dating, marriage, relationships, and love life hacks.
3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
PAR-Projects?(Northside)
Free Admission
Block party with live R&B music by DJ Pillo.
3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Streetside Brewery?(Columbia-Tusculum)
Free Admission
Live blues music.
5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Court Street Plaza?(Downtown)
Free Admission
Enjoy shopping with lack-owned vendors, music, and food.
5 p.m.
Wyoming Fine Arts Center?(Wyoming)
Free Admission
Live gospel stage play presented by the Mt. Zion drama ministry of Glendale.
6 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Kolping Center?(Mt. Healthy)
Starting at $40
Food, local bands, a covered patio, cigar gazebo, with music by DJ Vader Mixx.
6 p.m.
Paycor Stadium?(Downtown)
Starting at $50
Preseason game.
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7 p.m.
DSGN CLLCTV?(Northside)
Free Admission
Live hip-hop music.
7:30 p.m.
TQL Stadium?(Downtown)
Starting at $64
FC Cincinnati vs. Columbus Crew soccer game.
8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Ja’Lure Events & Décor?(Sharonville)
Starting at $25
Bingo with a twist with the ladies of RUDE and DJ Six.
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Sunday,?August 28th?
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24 hours
Downtown Cincinnati?(Various locations)
Free Admission
ArtWorks has designed and installed more than 50 public art exhibits that tell the untold stories of African Americans’ contributions to the rich history and vibrancy of the greater Cincinnati region.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cincinnati Museum Center?(Downtown)
Starting at $7
Interactive STEM exhibit with characters from Disney’s Toy Story.?EBT and SNAP discounts?are available.
11:30 a.m.
Sugar and Spice?(OTR)
Starting at $10
Network and experience various dishes from restaurants around the city.
2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Revel OTR Urban Winery?(OTR)
Free Admission
Happy hour featuring Michael Jackson tunes spun by DJ Mic Drop.
4 p.m.
OTR Stillhouse?(OTR)
Tickets start at $5
Live R&B music featuring Natural Progression.
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