Things to do this weekend: Oct. 16-18

Oct. 16-17: Ubahn Fest, 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Friday-Saturday, Transit Center West, 220 Central Ave., Downtown. Cincinnati’s first underground music festival features both locally and regionally acclaimed artists and live performances across two stages. Ages 18 and up. $20 one-day, $30 two-day; $100 two-day VIP. 859-549-4576; www.ubahnfest.com.

Oct. 16-17: The Tchaikovsky Experience, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Join Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra on journey of Tchaikovsky led by prestigious conductor Semyon Bychkov, mentor to CSO’s Louis Langree. Symphony No. 3 and Francesca da Rimini performed along with Liszt’s Totentanz, providing mix of dark drama and pianistic fireworks. $12 and up. 513-381-3300; www.cincinnatisymphony.org.

Oct. 16-Nov. 7: Death of a Salesman, 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, 719 Race St., Downtown. Arthur Miller’s classic story about a salesman and his quest to make it big in America. $22-$39. 513-381-2773; www.cincyshakes.com.

Through Oct. 18: Pippin, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday, Aronoff Center, Procter & Gamble Hall, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. Broadway’s high-flying, death-defying hit musical with acrobatics, magical feats and songs from composer of “Wicked.” Presented by Broadway in Cincinnati. $25.75-$95.75. 513-621-2787; cincinnati.broadway.com.

Oct. 16-24: The Magic Fire, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Anderson Center, 7850 Five Mile Road, Anderson Township. The Magic Fire concerns a family of Italian immigrants in the Buenos Aires of the 1950s at the time of the death of Eva Peron. Presented by Beechmont Players. $15; $13 Students and Seniors. 513-233-2468; www.beechmontplayers.org.

Oct. 16-Nov. 14: Crab Carnival, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily, Washington Platform Saloon and Restaurant, 1000 Elm St., Downtown. Variety of “Crabbatizers,” crab soups and salads and assortment of other crab creations. Regular menu also available. $10-$50. 513-421-0110; www.washingtonplatform.com.

Pumpkin patches, Halloween events this weekend

Festivals around town this weekend: Oct. 16-18

Oct. 16-17: Mariemont Paint Out, 8:30 a.m. Friday-Saturday, Woman’s Art Club Cultural Center, 6980 Cambridge Ave., Mariemont. The Barn. Paint “en plein air” quaint architecture, parks and overlooks over two days. Pre-register online for discount, or register in person. Final works judged for awards, exhibit and sale on Saturday night. Ages 18 and up. $25, $20 advance. 513-272-3700; www.artatthebarn.org.

Oct. 16-25: Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR., 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Taft Theatre, 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown. Under-the-sea story of Ariel and her friends comes to life. Presented by The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati. $7-$25 plus fees. Reservations recommended. 800-745-3000; www.thechildrenstheatre.com.

Oct. 16, 18: Eddy Kwon: Violence+Archipelago, 8 p.m. Friday, Sunday, Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown. $15, $12 members. 513-345-8400; www.contemporaryartscenter.org.

Oct. 16: Four Tops, 8 p.m., Lawrenceburg Event Center, 91 Walnut St., Lawrenceburg. $35, $25; www.ticketmaster.com.

Oct. 16: TobyMac, 7 p.m., BB&T Arena, 500 Nunn Drive, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights. With Britt Nicole, Colton Dixon and Hollyn. Grammy Award winner for “Best Contemporary Christian Music Album.” $74, $37, $27, $19 plus fees. 859-443-2650; www.bankofkentuckycenter.com.

Oct. 16: Strangers on a Train Dinner Theater, 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Grove Banquet Hall, 9158 Winton Road, Finneytown. Cast of New Edge Cliff Theater presents old-time radio adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller. Ages 21 and up. Benefits ArtsConnect. Presented by Springfield Township Arts and Enrichment Council. $40. Reservations required. 513-522-1410; www.theartsconnect.us/dinnertheater.

Oct. 16: Pink Droid, 9 p.m., Bogart’s, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. $15, $12 advance. 513-281-8400; www.bogarts.com.

Oct. 16: Friday Fright Nights, 7-9 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Free showings of classic horror double features. Full bar with concessions available. Scooby Doo: Bedlam in the Big Top (1970) and Killer Clowns From Outer Space (1988). Free. 513-621-4400; washingtonpark.org.

Oct. 17: Northern Kentucky Wine Festival, 3-10 p.m., MainStrasse Village, Main Street, Covington. Features tastings from Kentucky wineries, food and entertainment. Rain or shine. Ages 21 and up. Admission includes souvenir glass and four sample tickets. 859-491-0458; www.mainstrasse.org.

Oct. 17: Cincinnati Food Truck Association Food Fest, 2-8 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Street food festival. Bring chair or blanket. Music by Brea Shay, Eric Coburn Band and DJ Nate the Great. Free. 513-492-2899; www.cftafoodfest.com.

Oct. 17: Books by the Banks, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St., Downtown. Appearances by authors and book illustrators. Variety of book talks, author panel discussions and activities in Kids’ Corner. Authors: Rainbow Rowell, Cleary Wolters, Sharon Draper and more. Free. 513-369-6947; www.booksbythebanks.org.

Oct. 17: Lebanon Oktoberfest, 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Historic Downtown Lebanon, Mulberry Street, Lebanon. Food, craft beers, kids’ activities and more. Benefits Miller Park Fund. Free. No phone; www.millerecopark.org.

Oct. 17: Cincinnati Cyclones Hockey First Face-Off, 6:30 p.m., U.S. Bank Arena, 100 Broadway, Downtown. Opening game of season. $13 and up. 800-745-3000; www.cycloneshockey.com.

Oct. 17: Daniel Martin Moore, 9 p.m., Woodward Theater, 1404 Main St., Over-the-Rhine. With Maiden Radio. Ages 21 and up. $10, $8 advance. 513-246-4157; www.woodwardtheater.com.

Oct. 17: Riders in the Sky, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Harrison High School, 9860 West Road, Harrison. America’s favorite cowboys bring their amazing harmonies and cowboy humor back to Cincinnati. $35. 513-570-0652; www.gcparts.org.

Oct. 17: Firefall, 8 p.m., Fairfield Community Arts Center, 411 Wessel Drive, Fairfield. Best known for songs “You Are the Woman,” “Just Remember I Love You,” “Strange Way” and “Cinderella.” $25-$30. 513-867-5348; www.fairfield-city.org.

Oct. 17: Joey Bada$$, 8 p.m., Bogart’s, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. $25, $22 advance. 513-281-8400; www.bogarts.com.

Oct. 17: Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes, 10 a.m.-noon, Blue Ash Summit Park, 4335 Glendale-Milford Road, Blue Ash. 5K walk/run and family-friendly walk (1-2 miles). Benefits American Diabetes Association. Registration required. 513-759-9330, ext. 6667; www.diabetes.org/stepoutcincinnati.

Oct. 17: Bye Bye Liver: The Cincinnati Drinking Play, 8 p.m., Below Zero Lounge, 1120 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine. Sketch comedy and social satire that pokes fun at the follies of drinking in various sketches, along with interactive games with the audience. Ages 21 and up. Presented by 628 Productions. $18, $15 advance. Reservations required. 800-650-6449; www.byebyeliver.com.

Oct. 17: Dayton Kentucky’s Fall Festival, noon-10 p.m., Sixth and Berry streets, Dayton. Pumpkin carving contest ($5 entry fee), artists, vendors, food trucks, games and activities, DJ, live music at 6 p.m. with Brother Smith and Fat Jeffrey. Free. 859-491-1600, ext. 229.

Free and fun events this weekend: Oct. 16-18

Oct. 17: Bark Out Against Battering, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Celebrate your furry companions while supporting cause with pet costume contest and parade, pet vendors, doggy trick or treating, Ruff Ruff Raffle, pet portraits and more. Benefits Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Free. Registration recommended. 513-241-7090; bit.ly/1SsANXi.

Oct. 17: CAToberfest, 5-9 p.m., Syrian Shriners Building, 9730 Reading Road, Evendale. Includes dinner, silent auction, raffle, split the pot, bake sale, mystery bags, Buy-It-Now table and door prizes. Benefits The Scratching Post Cat Shelter. $25, $20 advance. 513-984-6369; www.thescratchingpost.org.

Through Oct. 24: The Hunchback of Seville, 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Know Theatre of Cincinnati, 1120 Jackson St., Over-the-Rhine. Co-production with UC Conservatory of Music. $20. 513-300-5669; www.knowtheatre.com.

Oct. 17: Field Guide: Photographs by Jochen Lempert, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park. First major U.S. museum exhibition devoted to the celebrated German photographer. Exhibit continues through Jan. 2. Free. 513-639-2995; www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org.

Oct. 17: Not One More Midwest Fall Festival, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds, U.S. 50 and Hollywood Blvd., Lawrenceburg. Agner Hall. 5K rally walk on Saturday, classic car cruise-in on Sunday. Food, fun, arts and crafts, corn hole games, music and speakers/resources on heroin. Benefits Not One More Midwest. Through Oct. 18. Free. 513-808-6584.

Oct. 17-18: British Arrows Awards, 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Showboat Majestic, 435 E. Mehring Way, Downtown. Collection of best made-in-the-UK adverts for world-wide television, cinema and web. $13, $10 advance. 859-957-3456; www.cincyworldcinema.org.

Oct. 18: Howling Pooch Parade, 1-4 p.m., Wyoming Civic Center, 1 Worthington Ave., Wyoming. Local dogs and people participate in costume event. Dogs compete for prizes in categories including Best Costume, Best Dog Trick and Best Tail Wagger. Includes agility demonstrations, pet-themed vendors, refreshments and raffles. Benefits Wyoming Youth Services. $15 per dog. 513-821-2428, ext. 5; www.wyomingyouthservices.com.

Oct. 18: Petcasso, noon-4 p.m., Mayerson JCC, 8485 Ridge Road, Amberley Village. Indoor conference area. Arts, crafts, jewelry and entertainment. Food and soft drinks available for purchase. Facepainting, kids tattoos, coloring. Benefits Pets In Need of Cincinnati. Free. 513-470-0991; www.petcasso.org.

Oct. 18: Out of the Darkness Cincinnati Walk, 6-9 p.m., Sawyer Point, Pete Rose Way, Downtown. Walk to remember those we have lost, to help other dealing with loss and to help prevent suicide. Benefits American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Free. Registration recommended. 513-352-4000; bit.ly/1KSfyjt.

Oct. 18: The Original Italian Dinner, noon, Sacred Heart Church, 2733 Massachusetts Ave., Camp Washington. Dining room opens at noon and carryout begins at 10 a.m. Homemade ravioli, meatballs, sauce and spaghetti, plus bread, salad and dessert. $12, $5 children. 513-541-4654.Oct. 18: Paw Joggers Rescue Run, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Sharon Woods, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. Chip-timed slightly-challenging 5K run/walk and relaxing 2K walk, with or without your well-behaved dog. Prizes for 5K categories. Wag bags for all. Same day registration, raffles, food, vendors, music, and demonstrations start at 8:30 a.m. Benefits Paw Joggers Animal Community Fund. $35, $25 humans $15 dogs. Registration required. 513-521-7275; pawjoggersrescuerun.com.

Oct. 18: Devou Fall Festival, noon-5 p.m., Devou Park, 1344 Audubon Road, Covington. Food, family activities, hay rides, petting zoo, inflatables and music by the Appalachian Troubadours. Free. 859-292-2151.

Oct. 18-Nov. 14: Mad River Rising, 2 and 7 p.m., Playhouse in the Park, 962 Mount Adams Circle, Eden Park. A gentleman escapes from a nursing home to try and save his family farm. Advisory: Appropriate for adults and teenagers only due to language. $30-$65. 513-421-3888; www.cincyplay.com.

Through Nov. 1: Buyer and Cellar, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati, 1127 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine. What’s a renowned diva to do with decades of memories that light corners of her mind? And where to put memorabilia bursting seams of her lavish Malibu estate? If you’re Barbra Streisand, you enshrine them in a mini-mall in your basement where you can pretend to go shopping. Ages 18 and up. $18-$44. 513-421-3555; www.ensemblecincinnati.org.