Things to do in Black Cincinnati this week!
Crystal Kendrick
Award-winning marketing consultant, entrepreneur, social influencer and community leader
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The information in this article is as current as the publication date. Readers are encouraged to confirm the information before acting. Also, adhere to RSVP requirements and guidelines to purchase tickets.
Featured Events:
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June 10th
8 p.m.
Riverbend Music Center (Coney Island)
$29.50 - $350
Cast members include Nick Cannon, DC Young Fly, Justina Valentine, DJ D-Wrek, and more. Click the link for discount ticket options.
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Through 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.
Monday, June 6th
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12 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Fountain Square (Downtown)
Free Admission
Celebration of community workers, networking, food trucks, and more.
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6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
DRIP Lounge (Colerain)
Free Admission
Live R&B music from DJ Tockboogie and shopping with Black-owned vendors.
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9 p.m.
Oddfellows Liquor Bar (OTR)
Free Admission
Live hip-hop music hosted by Eugenius.
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Tuesday, June 7th
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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 additional dates and locations.
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1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Contemporary Arts Center (Downtown)
Free Admission
Music program designed to engage teens into architecture.
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6:30 p.m.
Location Depends on skill level
Free Admission
Enjoy safe and fun cycling geared towards the African American communities.
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7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Clifton Plaza (Clifton)
Free Admission
Salsa, mambo, and food.
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7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Caffè Vivace (Walnut Hills)
$10 - $30
Live jazz concert.
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7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Taft Theatre (Downtown)
$39.75 - $99.75
Featuring characters, celebrity guest hosts from the TV show, and a Natasha Bedingfield performance.
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8 p.m.
OWN Network
A look inside the chaotic, hopeful and sometimes absurd lives of judges, prosecutors and public defenders as they work with bailiffs, clerks and cops to get justice for the people of Los Angeles amidst a flawed legal process. Starring: Simone Missick.
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Wednesday, June 8th
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1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Christ Hospital Conference Room (Mt. Auburn)
Free Admission
Learn suicide and gambling prevention strategies.
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6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
REDefined Studios (Colerain)
$15
Exercise by winding your hips for a night full of fun.
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7 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Caffè Vivace (Walnut Hills)
$10 - $30
Live jazz concert.
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7 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Ibiza Restaurant & Lounge (Woodlawn)
$17.31
Live rap concert.
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7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Fountain Square (Downtown)
Free Admission
Live Reggae music from the Lungu Vibz band.
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7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Burnet Woods (Clifton)
Free Admission
Free hands-on kids art activities, food, and more.
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9 p.m. – 12 a.m.
The Place Cincy ( Groesbeck)
$10
Roller skating for ages 30 and up.
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9 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Washington Park (OTR)
Free Admission
Movie showing of Parent Trap. Bring your own lawn chair.
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Thursday, June 9th
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Netflix (Music Competition)
French rappers freestyle, battle and write their way to a game-changing 100,000 euro prize in a music competition series judged by Niska, Shay and SCH.
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Netflix (Comedy)
LGBTQ+ comedy legends and red-hot rising stars share the stage for a historic night of laughter and queer joy hosted by Billy Eichner. Starring Wanda Sykes and more.
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10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Westwood Town Hall (Westwood)
Free Admission
Interactive outdoor programs that teach the science of sound, dance, and calypso for ages 2-6.
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10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Washington Park (OTR)
Free Admission
Family-friendly games, craft projects, and more.
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4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
U-Square (Clifton)
Free Admission
Live R&B music from DJ Hope.
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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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6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Schmidlapp Event Lawn (OTR)
Free Admission
Live R&B music from the Push Play band.
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6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Newport on the Levee (Newport)
Free Admission
Complimentary chair massages and tote bags with themed gifts.
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7 p.m.
Revel Urban Winery (OTR)
Free Admission
Party like it’s 1999 with trivia and live Prince hits from DJ Vader Mixx.
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7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Fountain Square (Downtown)
Free Admission
Live Latin music by the Al Son Del Iya band.
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8 p.m.
Hop Scotch (Clifton)
Free Admission
Live R&B music by DJ Ty Lyles.
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Friday, June 10th
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Netflix (Fantasy/Drama)
Falling in love is tricky for teens Juliette and Calliope: One's a vampire, the other's a vampire hunter — and both are ready to make their first kill. Starring Imani Lewis.
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Trees of Peace ?(TV-MA)
Netflix
Four women from different backgrounds forge an unbreakable sisterhood while trapped and in hiding during the genocide in Rwanda. Inspired by true events. Starring: Eliane Umuhire.
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11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Short Vine Square (Corryville)
Free Admission
Live jazz piano from Andrew Ephraim.
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4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
ArtWorks V2 Gallery (Walnut Hills)
Free Admission
Youth artist exhibition of Black photography, art, and music.
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6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
BrewRiver (Linwood)
Free Admission
Live R&B and blues music.
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7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Washington Park (OTR)
Free Admission
Live R&B concert from Sunshine Anderson.
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7 p.m.
Sample Space (OTR)
$36
Pride month celebration, food, and live entertainment from DJ Nikki.
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7:30 p.m.
Liberty Funny Bone (Liberty Township)
$96 – $232
The comedy show runs through June 11th.
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8 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Blue Ash Towne Square (Blue Ash)
Free Admission
Live R&B music from the Soul Pocket Band.
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9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Revel OTR Urban Winery (Downtown)
$20 - $50
Live R&B concert with Kameron Corvet.
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10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
IBIZA Lounge (Woodlawn)
$45 - $70
Live hip-hop music and an appearance from Justina Valentine.
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11 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Tokyo Kitty (Downtown)
Free Admission
Live R&B and hip-hop music by DJ Diamond.
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Saturday, June 11th
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9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
ARCO Price Hill (Price Hill)
Free Admission
Learn housing strategies aimed at producing healthy neighborhoods.
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10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Inwood Park (Mt. Auburn)
Free Admission
Live jazz music from Alexa Michelle.
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10 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
The Hive (Northside)
$10
Drumming with Dr. Tanya Price.
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10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Manor House Event Center (Mason)
$70
Fashion show, auction, raffles, New Attitude Boutique models, and live R&B music from DJ Sean Soloman.
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3 p.m.
Just Plan It Event Center (Mt. Healthy)
Free Admission
Hosted by Minister/Author Raymona Felder.
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3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Jacob Hoffner Park (Northside)
Free Admission
Spoken-word, meditation, and music by DJ Mister Fantastic.
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5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Western Hills Sports Mall (Western Hills)
$15.75 - $35
Showcase of Cincinnati kid clothing designers, kid models, live music, and vendors.
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7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Word of Deliverance Ministries (Forest Park)
Free Admission
Highlights the Black experience in America from folk music to social justice and spirituality featuring Antoine T. Clark.
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7 p.m. -10 p.m.
Caffè Vivace (Walnut Hills)
$15 - $60
Live jazz concert.
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Sunday, June 12th
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10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Freedom Center (Downtown)
Free Admission
Explores the impact of the US prison system through contemporary visual art by artists who are or have been incarcerated. Showing through August 7th.
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10 a.m. -
Krohn Conservatory (Eden Park)
$0 - $10
Explore African sculptures during the Butterflies of the Nile exhibit. Runs through June 16th.
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11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Taft Museum (Downtown)
$0 - $18
Features approximately forty costumes and accessories worn in popular film and television productions. Runs through September 4th.
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11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Kennedy Heights Arts Center (Kennedy Heights)
Free Admission
Visual artwork of elderly women from educator Kim Rae Taylor. Runs through August 20th.
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12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Northgate Mall (Colerain)
Free Admission
Shop with Black vendors.
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1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Sweet Sistah Splash (OTR)
$20
Learn how to create your own business brand.
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1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Harriet Beecher Stowe House (Evanston)
Free Admission
Live music, historic reenactors, art, poetry, and refreshments.
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3 p.m.
Purple People Bridge (Newport)
Free Admission
Live entertainment and dancing along the river to commemorate Juneteenth.
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4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Cincinnati Music Hall (Downtown)
Free Admission
Explore the opera through activities, costume displays, photo exhibits, and more.
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7 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Hirsch Recreation Center (Avondale)
Free Admission
Modern dance performances
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7 p.m.
Ziegler Pool (OTR)
$10
After-hours swimming for guests ages 21 and older.