Things to do this weekend: Sept. 4-7

Sept. 4: Dierks Bentley, 7 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. American country music artist. With Kip Moore, Maddie and Tae and Canaan Smith. $50.75, $26 plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.riverbend.org.

Sept. 4-6: Augusta Heritage Days, 5-10 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, City of Augusta. Living history performance, trolley tours, music, art and museum exhibits, wine tasting, custom car show, beauty pageant, baby show, frog derby, wagon rides, petting zoo, inflatables, tree-climbing, sports and raffles. Free. 859-640-8862.

Sept. 4-6: Liberty Home Oktoberfest, 6-11 p.m. Friday, 2-11 p.m. Saturday, 1-10 p.m. Sunday, Liberty Home German Society, 2361 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Ross Township. Mettwurst or bratwurst sandwiches, sauerkraut, potato salad, pretzels, cabbage rolls, potato pancakes, cream puffs, German desserts and more. With German beer, games, rides dancing and entertainment. $3, free ages 13 and under. 513-889-9993; www.libertyhome.net.

Through Sept. 6: AVP Pro Beach Volleyball, noon-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Lindner Family Tennis Center, 5460 Courseview Drive, Mason. Men’s and women’s professional sand volleyball tournament. $60 Club; $20 Reserved; $10 Lower Bowl. 513-253-0545; avp.com/event/avp-cincinnati-open.

Through Sept. 27: A Chorus Line, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Ave., West Price Hill. Musical about chorus audition for Broadway musical. It tells of the achingly poignant ambitions of professional Broadway gypsies to land a job in the show, and is a powerful metaphor for all human aspiration. $24, $21 students and seniors. 513-241-6550; www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com.

Through Sept. 5: Sean Donnelly, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday, Funny Bone Comedy Club, 1 Levee Way, Newport. $10-$15. 859-957-2000; www.funnyboneonthelevee.com.

Through Sept. 7: Alexandria Fair and Horse Show, 4 p.m. Thursday, 3 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. Saturday-Monday, Alexandria Fairgrounds, 100 Fairgrounds Lane, Alexandria. Horsemen, 4H, FFA, children’s activities, beauty pageants and more. $9, free ages 2 and under. 859-635-2667.

Sept. 4: Mac Sabbath, 7 p.m., Bogart’s, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. $15, $12 advance. 513-281-8400; www.bogarts.com.

Sept. 4: PNC Summer Music Series: MidPoint Indie Summer, 7-11 p.m., Fountain Square, Fifth and Vine streets, Downtown. Preview of MidPoint Music Festival. The World is a Beautiful Place and I am No Longer Afraid to Die, Injecting Strangers, Moonbeau, Edison. Free. 513-763-8036; www.myfountainsquare.com.

Sept. 4: School of Rock Mason Creedence Clearwater Revival Show, 7:30 p.m., School of Rock Mason, 755 Reading Road, Mason. Students put on concert featuring the best of CCR. $8, $6 advance. 513-770-1257; mason.schoolofrock.com.

Sept. 4: Eat, Drink and Laugh Comedy Show with Michael Flannery, 7:30-10 p.m., Dave and Buster’s, 11775 Commons Drive, Springdale. Function Room 1. Ages 18 and up. $20. Reservations required. 513-719-5306; on.fb.me/1E5gNJe.

Sept. 4: Shakespeare in the Park, 7 p.m., Vinoklet Winery and Restaurant, 11069 Colerain Ave., Colerain Township. New production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. Free. 513-385-9309; www.cincyshakes.com.

Sept. 4: Beth Hertz and Synchromism, 5-8 p.m., Cincinnati Art Galleries, 225 E. Sixth St., Downtown. Exhibit through Oct. 3. Parking available on Saturdays in lot behind gallery. Free. 513-381-2128; www.cincinnatiartgalleries.com.

Sept. 4: Cincinnati Reds Baseball, 7:10 p.m., Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. vs. Brewers. $5 and up. 513-381-7337; www.reds.com.

Sept. 4-6: Nativity of Our Lord Parish Festival, 6-11 p.m. Friday, 5:30-11 p.m. Saturday, 3-8 p.m. Sunday, Nativity School, 5936 Ridge Ave., Pleasant Ridge. 513-531-3164.

Sept. 4-6: St. John Neumann Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight (My Girl Friday.) Friday, 4 p.m.-midnight (Second Wind.) Saturday, 4-11 p.m. (Stagger Lee.) Sunday, St. John Neumann Church, 12191 Mill Road, Springfield Township. Rides, kid’s games, blackjack, poker and other games of chance. Raffles, music. 513-742-0953; www.sjnews.org.

Sept. 5-Oct. 25: Ohio Renaissance Festival, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Monday, Ohio Renaissance Festival, 10542 E. Ohio 73, Harveysburg. Fair with 16th century theme. Jousting, displays, costumed performers, entertainment stages, arts and crafts shops and concessions. Rain or shine. Saturdays-Sundays after Labor Day. $21.95, $9.95 ages 5-12; discounts available online. 513-897-7000; www.renfestival.com.

Sept. 5-Oct. 25: A Bevy of Blossoms and A Flock of Flowers, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park. Chrysanthemum show. $4, $2 ages 5-12, free ages 4 and under. 513-352-4080; www.cincinnatiparks.com/krohn.

Sept. 5-Oct. 3: The Secret Garden, 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mount Adams Circle, Eden Park. This soaring musical version of the beloved family classic won three Tony Awards on Broadway. Ten-year-old Mary Lennox is alone in the world until she is sent to live with her inattentive uncle in his foreboding English manor. When she discovers the locked-away secrets of an abandoned garden, Mary coaxes far more than its flowers back to life. $30 and up. 513-421-3888; www.cincyplay.com.

Sept. 5-6: St. Margaret Mary Church Festival, 4 p.m.-midnight Saturday, 3-11 p.m. Sunday, St. Margaret Mary Church, 1830 W. Galbraith Road, North College Hill. 513-521-7387; www.stmargaretmaryparish.org.

Sept. 5-7: St. Cecilia Labor Day Festival, 6 p.m.-midnight (Music by On the Border: Eagles tribute band.) Saturday, 4 p.m.-midnight (Music by Eddie Money.) Sunday, 1-9 p.m. (Music by Oh What a Night: Frankie Vallie and the Four Seasons tribute band.) Monday, St. Cecilia Church, 5313 Madison Pike, Independence. Food, rides, music and raffles. 859-363-4311; info@stcindependence.org.

Sept. 5: Five Finger Death Punch and Papa Roach, 8 p.m., U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway, Downtown. With In This Moment and From Ashes To New. $45, $39.75 plus fees. 800-745-3000.

Sept. 5: Cruise-A-Palooza, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. Registration begins 10 a.m. More than 200 classic cars on display in Moonlite Mall noon-4 p.m. Awards for top 50 cars. Music by DJ Hughes. Free, pool and ride pricing applies. 513-232-8230.

Sept. 5: Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Summer Series, 7:30 p.m., Devou Park, 1344 Audubon Road, Covington. Amphitheater. “Battle of Broadway: Sondheim vs Webber.” Performances of songs from Stephen Sondheim and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musicals. Concessions and restroom available. Bring seating, picnics welcome. TANK Shuttle transports from Covington Catholic High School, 1600 Dixie Highway, Park Hills, 6-7:30 p.m., $1 each way. Free limited parking. Free, $5 suggested donation. 859-431-6216; www.kyso.org.

Sept. 5: Incline District Street Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Incline District, 3006 Price Ave., East Price Hill. Across street from Holy Family School. Showcasing the multicultural richness of Price Hill. Local artisan vendors, food trucks, music and craft beer. Benefits Holy Family Parish. Free. 513-921-7527; www.theinclinedistrictstreetfair.com.

Sept. 5: Chamber Palooza, noon-4 p.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park. Great Hall. Instrument “petting zoo” and door prizes. Performers include Mary Pennycuff, Brickmeat, Music Under Construction, Ohio River Brass Quintet, Cantantes Camerae, Xavier Trio, Shakespeare Band, Double or Nothing, ensemble from Riley School for Irish Music and students of Marion Peraza de Webb String Studio. Free. 513-304-4078; www.chambermusicnetwork.org.

Sept. 5: Tony Bennett, 7:30 p.m., PNC Pavilion at Riverbend, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. $99.50, $65, $52.50 plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Sept. 5: Fire Truck Pull, 9:30 a.m., Hollywood Casino Overflow Parking Lot, Ind. 50, Greendale. Open to teams of 15 people or less to pull 74,000 pound fire truck, compete with others and raise money to support Special Olympics athletes. Participating teams raise at least $500 through fundraisers, pledges and sponsorships. Children’s Kiddie Pull and Touch-A-Truck included. Family friendly. Benefits Special Olympics athletes. Free. Registration required. 812-584-6861.

Sept. 5: Defeat Hunger 5K Obstacle Run and Food Drive, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Blue Ash Summit Park, 4335 Glendale-Milford Road, Blue Ash. Donate non-perishables and conquer 25 family-friendly obstacles. Benefits Food for All, St. Vincent de Paul. $25, $15 ages 7-12; plus 3 canned goods. No phone; www.stirintoflame.com/events/defeat-hunger.

Sept. 5: Great Amazing Race, 4 p.m., Voice of America MetroPark, 7850 Voice of America Park Drive, West Chester Township. Family fun adventure race modeled after TV show. Grades K-12 pair up with or race against parents, grandparents, friends, family members and neighbors completing course of challenges. Run, jog or walk. Benefits 30 Minutes-A-Day Family Initiative. $60, $48 advance for teams. Registration required. 513-518-0528; www.greatamazingrace.com.

Sept. 5: Cincinnati Reds Baseball, 1:10 p.m., Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. vs. Brewers. Reds Stein. $5 and up. 513-381-7337; www.reds.com.

Sept. 6: Western & Southern / WEBN Fireworks at Riverfest, noon-10 p.m., Downtown Cincinnati. Presented by Cincinnati Bell. Viewing locations along Cincinnati/Newport/Covington riverfront and various other locations. Synchronized musical soundtrack can be heard on 102.7 WEBN-FM. Free. 513-686-8300; www.webn.com.

Sept. 6: Rubber Duck Regatta, 3-4 p.m., Purple People Bridge, Downtown. Nearly 200,000 ducks race along Serpentine Wall for prizes. Benefits Freestore Foodbank. $100 for 24; $50 for 12; $25 for 6; $5 per duck. Advance purchase required. 513-929-3825; www.rubberduckregatta.org.

Sept. 6: Cincinnati Reds Baseball, 1:10 p.m., Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. vs. Brewers. $5 and up. 513-381-7337; www.reds.com.

Sept. 6: St. Angela Merici Parish Festival, 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., St. Angela Merici Parish, 130 Stone Alley, Fayetteville. 513-875-5020.

Sept. 6-Oct. 3: Sex with Strangers, 2 and 7 p.m., Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mount Adams Circle, Eden Park. Comedy that looks at what happens when private lives become public domain. $29-$65. 513-421-3888; www.cincyplay.com.

Sept. 7: Labor Day Concert, 6-8 p.m., Blue Ash Towne Square, Cooper and Hunt roads, Blue Ash. Imaginary Journeys: An American in Paris, The Italian Girl in Algiers, and Lieutenant Kije will all be on hand for your entertainment. Rain site: Sycamore Junior High, 5757 Cooper Road. Free. 513-549-2197.

Sept. 7: Labor Day Picnic, 1-8 p.m., Stricker’s Grove, 11490 Hamilton Cleves Road, Crosby Township. Admission includes all rides. $12, free ages 2 and under. 513-521-9747; www.strickersgrove.com.

Sept. 7: Bluegrass Concert and Fireworks, 6:30-9 p.m., Clermont County/Sporty’s Airport, 2001 Sportys Drive, Batavia Township. Comet Bluegrass All Stars at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Fireworks by Rozzi’s begin at dark. Bring lawn chair, picnic basket and cooler. Refreshments available. Free. 513-735-9500; www.sportysacademy.com.

Sept. 7: Kids’ Mystery Fish Challenge, 8 a.m.-noon, Lake Isabella, 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road, Symmes Township. Boathouse. Kids ages 16 and under accompanied by adult. Prizes. Bring own or rent rod and reel. Bait available for purchase. Register 1 hour prior to event. Free. 513-521-7275; www.greatparks.org.

Sept. 7: Dogfest and K9 Kerplunk, 5-8 p.m., Montgomery Municipal Pool, 8075 Hopewell Road, Montgomery. Families and their canine companions can finish summer with dip in the pool. All breeds and sizes of dogs are invited. $3 per dog. 513-891-2424; www.montgomeryohio.org.

Sept. 7: Ride or Run to Give Hope, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Phegley Park, 300 Main St., Morrow. Charity 5k run/walk, 10k run/walk and horseback trail ride to benefit programs for disadvantaged urban and at-risk children and youth. Awards, food, silent auction, prizes for participants with highest sponsorship levels. Benefits Heavenward Farm and Horsemanship. $25. Registration recommended. 513-265-4477; www.heavenwardfarm.org.

Sept. 7: Cincinnati Reds Baseball, 1:10 p.m., Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. vs. Pirates. $5 and up. 513-381-7337; www.reds.com.