Things to do in Black Cincinnati this week!
Crystal Kendrick
Award-winning marketing consultant, entrepreneur, social influencer and community leader
Featured Events:
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May 31st?– June 12th
Aronoff Center?(Downtown)
$36 – $119
When Tom Robinson, one of the town’s Black residents, is falsely accused of raping Mayella Ewell, a white woman, Atticus agrees to defend him despite threats from the community. Click the link for discount ticket options.
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June 3rd?– June 4th
Aronoff Center?(Downtown)
$32.25
Live performance from Black dancers accompanied by vocalist Brittany Marie and the Sound the Alarm band.
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June 4th
8:30 p.m.
Ludlow Garage?(Clifton)
$30 – $45
Jazz and soul concert.
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Monday, May 30th
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10 a.m.
Evanston Recreation Center?(Eden Park)
Free Admission
A two-mile route featuring live entertainment.
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10 a.m.
Lindner Family Veterans Plaza?(Silverton)
Free Admission
Parade with military, non-profit organizations, and community groups.
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12 p.m.
Court Street Plaza?(Downtown)
Free Admission
Live R&B and Hip-Hop music by DJ Diamond.
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6:30 p.m.
5th?Street?(Downtown)
Free Admission
Live entertainment on four stages, including Black artists J. Vaughn, Ingrid Rachel Project, Leroy Ellington, and Tracy Walker.
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7 p.m.
Club Reminisce?(Mt. Healthy)
$20 – $25
Etana Pamojo tour featuring live Reggae music by DJ YMS and Dada Shock.
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8 p.m.
From growing up in the housing projects of Roxbury, Massachusetts, through his rise to fame with New Edition and beyond, Bobby Brown shares his personal journey like never before in this tell-all documentary.
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Tuesday, May 31st
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9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
New Prospect Baptist Church?(Roselawn)
Free Admission
Rapid Antigen testing. Know your COVID-19 status. Check out the link for more dates and locations.
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6 p.m.
Cincinnati Zoo?(Avondale)
Free Admission
Breakout sessions and discussions with Mayor Aftab Pureval and Councilwoman Meeka Owens about community progress.
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6 p.m.?8 p.m.
United Way of Greater Cincinnati?(Corryville)
Free Admission
Learn how to budget, eliminate debt, and invest.
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7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Liberty Exhibition Hall?(Colerain)
$20
Live showcase of Black music, poetry, and theatre performances.
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7:30 p.m.
Ensemble Theatre?(Downtown)
$27 – $55
Exploration of resilience following the then-struggling writer as she took over the unpaid, anonymous position of an advice columnist named Sugar. Runs through June 25th.
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Wednesday, June 1st
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10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Contemporary Arts Center?(Downtown)
Free Admission
Photos and videos of how the world will look through the lens of the divine, Black, female energy.
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1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Hamilton County Probate Court?(Downtown)
Free Admission
Take a copy of your I.D. and background check. Appointments are first come, first served.
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4 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
City Hall?(Downtown)
Free Admission
Purchase food from food trucks, drag performances, networking, and live music.
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4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Esoteric Brewing Co.?(Walnut?Hills)
Free Admission
Network with Black businesses with a focus on collective empowerment.
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6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Millvale Community Center?(Millvale)
Free Admission
Learn how to keep babies safe. All participants receive an infant CPR kit.
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6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Smale Riverfront Park?(OTR)
Free Admission
Outdoor yoga class.
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6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Campsite Sculpture Park?(Colerain)
Free Admission
Live Jazz featuring saxophonist Tim Warfield and drummer Greg Artry. The event is BYOB, chair, and blanket.
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7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Fountain Square?(Downtown)
Free Admission
Live Reggae music from Johnny Payne & True Believers.
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9 p.m.
Follows a group of single black women as they navigate the ups and downs of modern life, which includes careers, friendships, romances, and even social media.
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Thursday, June 2nd
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ALLBLK
When Jason (Trell Woodberry) broke off his longtime relationship, he got caught up in the bachelor lifestyle. Now his friends are settling down, leaving Jason the odd man out and feeling pressure to catch up.
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5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Cincinnati Art Museum?(Eden Park)
Free Admission
A collection of artwork from 10 Black artists that depicts the emotional extremes of 2020, with the goal of facilitating a process of community healing. The exhibit runs through June 19th.
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Trap Karaoke
5 p.m. – 2:30 a.m.
Gametime Ultimate Sports Bar?(Mt. Healthy)
Free Admission
Food is available with music by Queen J and DJ Q Fizzle.
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6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
North Avondale Recreation Center?(Avondale)
Free Admission
Free haircuts, food, drinks, discussions, and watching Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
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7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Fountain Square?(Downtown)
Free Admission
Live salsa, merengue, and Latin jazz from the Mambo Combo band.
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7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Washington Park?(OTR)
Free Admission
Live soul and funk music by Joslyn & The Sweet Compressions.
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8 p.m.
Falcon Theatre?(Newport)
$10 – $25
Takes place in pleasant woods on the outskirts of Geneva, where two superpower arms negotiators meet informally after long, frustrating hours at the bargaining table.
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Friday, June 3rd
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Starz
When darkness descends upon Chucalissa, errybody and they mama must fight tooth and talon to survive. While some take flight to perilous new heights, others dig in their stilettos and stand their ground no matter the cost.
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8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Schiff Family Conference Center?(Evanston)
$0 – $50
Workshop featuring a Black keynote speaker, mental health comedian, and author.
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11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Soul Goods?(Downtown)
Free Admission
Ribbon cutting, shop Black-owned vendors, food, giveaways, and live R&B music.
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5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
The Sweet Place?(Corryville)
Grab a dessert for National Doughnut Day. Desserts include pastries cheesecakes, brownies, pies, and more!
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7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Washington Park?(OTR)
Free Admission
Live R&B music featuring Big Bub.
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7 p.m. – 10:15 p.m.
Caffè Vivace?(Walnut Hills)
$10 – $45
Live jazz music.
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9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Artologe Studio?(Downtown)
$25
Wine tasting, appetizers, and live jazz performances featuring Unplugged band and saxophonist Ric Sexton.
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Saturday, June 4th
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10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Burnet Woods Bandstand?(Clifton)
Free Admission
Plant-based cooking demonstration, yoga, reiki sessions, and vegan treats from Black-owned bakery Like Mom’s Only Vegan.
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10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Inwood Park?(Mt. Auburn)
Free Admission
Curated by the Clifton Cultural Arts Center featuring live jazz and food.
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10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Free Admission
Learn how to DJ from DJ Apryl Reign.
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11 a.m.
Corryville Recreation Center?(Corryville)
Free Admission
Learn about special programs for affordable homeownership and down payment assistance.
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11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ebenezer Second Baptist Church?(Lincoln Heights)
Free Admission
Featuring speakers Jamiee Fields-Colvin, Karhma Danean, and Lamarque Ward, Sr.
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12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Artologe Studio?(OTR)
Free Admission
Shop with Black-owned retail vendors, wine tasting, refreshments, prizes, and more.
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2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
WordPlay?(Northside)
Free Admission
Live music by DJ Obvious, poetry, bike painting with MoBo, bouncy house, and more.
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6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Brownstone Coffee Lounge?(Roselawn)
Free Admission
Black-owned vendor showcase, appetizers, poetry, and live music by DJ Scratchmouth and beatbox champion MC Mogul.
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6:30 p.m.
Tryed Stone New Beginnings Church?(Roselawn)
$35 – $60
Live Gospel music featuring Le’Andria Johnson, Maranda Curtis, Isabel Davis, and Morris Mingo.
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7 p.m.
Caffè Vivace?(Walnut Hills)
$10
Live jazz music.
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7:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Upper Deck at The Cove?(East End)
Free Admission
Live R&B and soul music.
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8 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Contemporary Arts Center?(Downtown)
$35 – $65
A birthday celebration for Ms. Ebony J featuring African dancers, musical performances, spoken word, and a silent auction.
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9 p.m.
College Hill Urban Redevelopment?(College Hill)
Free Admission
Bring your own lawn chair and blanket.
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Sunday, June 5th
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12 p.m.
Williams Frances Theatre?(Elmwood)
$40
Bottomless mimosas, Black-owned business vendors, networking, and speakers.
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2 p.m.
Westwood Town Hall?(Westwood)
Free Admission
Shares the stories of 31 people who are affected by HIV/AIDS through free-verse monologues and songs. Runs through June 26th.
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2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Jerina Lounge?(Roselawn)
Free Admission
Black-owned vendors, food, and live reggae music by Kefi Vibz.
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2 p.m.
$14 – $68
Follows the love stories of the Bennet sisters, as they find that the path to true love can lead to the most unexpected of places. Runs through June 18th.
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4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Castle Skateland?(Loveland)
$15
Skating, soul music, and live R&B music by DJ Ty Lyles.
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