ENTERTAINMENT

Things to do this weekend: July 31-Aug. 2

Rasputin Todd
rtodd@cincinnati.com
The Tillers.

July 31: Art After Dark: Baseball and Beer, 5-9 p.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park. Alice Bimel Courtyard. Beer tastings from local breweries, music by The Tillers (6-8 p.m.), Reds-themed photo booth, guided tours of Up at Bat: Warhol and Baseball and local food trucks. Parking $4 for nonmembers. Free. 513-721-2787; www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org/artafterdark.

July 31: School of Rock National All-Stars, 7:30 p.m., The Thompson House, 24 E. Third St., Newport. Represents best young rock musicians from School of Rock global system of 157 schools. Concert features variety of rock music from such artists as Led Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Heart, Fleetwood Mac, Devo, Grizzly Bear and Steely Dan. $10. 859-261-7469; www.schoolofrock.com/allstars2015.

Buffalo Killers.

July 31: PNC Summer Music Series: MidPoint Indie Summer, 7-11 p.m., Fountain Square, Fifth and Vine streets, Downtown. Preview of MidPoint Music Festival. Buffalo Killers, Ohio Knife, Pop Goes the Evil, Go Go Buffalo Free. 513-763-8036; www.myfountainsquare.com.

Through Aug. 2: Tony Rock, 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday, 7:30 and 10 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Funny Bone Comedy Club, 1 Levee Way, Newport. Comedian and brother of entertainer Chris Rock. $15-$17. 859-957-2000; www.funnyboneonthelevee.com.

July 31: Trace Adkins, 8 p.m., Lawrenceburg Event Center, 91 Walnut St., Lawrenceburg. $75, $65, $55. 800-745-3000; www.ticketmaster.com.

Jerry Seinfeld.

July 31: Jerry Seinfeld, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Aronoff Center, Procter & Gamble Hall, 650 Walnut St., Downtown. $150, $49. 513-621-2787; www.cincinnatiarts.org.

July 31: Turandot, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Music Hall, 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. In ancient China, Princess Turandot is an enigmatic beauty who reigns with an iron fist and an ice-cold heart. He who can answer her riddles will win her hand--all others will die. What will happen when a man passes her test? Presented by Cincinnati Opera. $25 and up. 513-241-2742; www.cincinnatiopera.org.

July 31: Shakespeare in the Park, 7 p.m., Seasongood Pavilion, 950 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park. New production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. Free. 513-352-4080; www.cincyshakes.com.

July 31: Perceptions: Painting Between the Lines, 6-10 p.m., Venue 222, 222 E. 14th St., Over-the-Rhine. Abstract artists Barbara Ahlbrand, Robbie Kemper, Chris Schimmel and M. P. Wiggins. Light refreshments and punch. Beer and wine available for purchase. Parking available in Sycamore Street lot (cash only) and on neighboring streets. Free. 513-482-0570; venue222.com.

July 31: Batesville Bash, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Downtown Village Green, 121 Boehringer St., Batesville. Sidewalk sales begin Friday. Bash starts Saturday with craft vendors, food, demonstrations, live music and beer garden. Free. Through Aug. 1. 812-933-6100; batesvilleindiana.us.

Volleyball tournament at the Sandbar.

July 31: Spike and Scrum Sand Volleyball Tournament, 8 p.m., The Sandbar, 4609 Kellogg Ave., East End. Benefits Midwest Rugby Development Foundation. $90 per team. Registration required. 513-533-3810; on.fb.me/1LDS6EG.

July 31: Cincinnati Reds Baseball, 7:10 p.m., Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. vs. Pirates. $5 and up. 513-381-7337; www.reds.com.

Chicken wings.

July 31-Sept. 5: WingFling, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. daily, Washington Platform Saloon and Restaurant, 1000 Elm St., Downtown. More than 40 different wing flavors, all available either bone-in, or boneless, and either mild, medium or Stupid. $8 and up. 513-421-0110; www.washingtonplatform.com.

Clermont County Fair

Through Aug. 1: Clermont County Fair, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Clermont County Fairgrounds, 1000 Locust St., Owensville. Rides, grandstand events, entertainment on outdoor stage, livestock exhibits and shows. $10. Free ages 2 and under (excludes rides). $3 ages 60 and up Wednesday. 513-732-0522; www.clermontcountyfair.webs.com.

Through Aug. 1: Butler County Fair, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Butler County Fairgrounds, 1715 Fairgrove Ave., Hamilton. Tractor pulls, demolition derbies, cornhole tournament, rides, games and kids’ entertainment. $8; $3 ages 6-12 with paying adult; four-day pass, $20; seven-day pass, $30. Free ages 62 and up Wednesday. 513-892-1423; www.butlercountyohfair.org.

POSTPONED to Oct. 31: Drink The District’s Rock The Core Cider Fest, Aug. 1 date postponed, Sawyer Point, Pete Rose Way, Downtown. Unlimited tastings of over 30 ciders and 20 beers. Local food trucks, social lawn games and live music. Ages 21 and up. $50, $35 advance. Registration required. 202-618-3663; drinkthedistrict.com.

Aug. 1: Lebanon Blues Festival, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Downtown Lebanon. Blues bands, foods and deluxe beer garden. More than 150 classic cars in Blues, BBQ and Bumpers Car Show. Benefits Lebanon Optimist Club. Free. 513-588-0321; www.lebanonbluesfestival.org.

Aug. 1: Porkopolis Pig & Whiskey Festival, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Horseshoe Casino, 1000 Broadway St., Downtown. Barbecue, whiskey sampling and outdoor entertainment. 8-10 of Cincinnati’s best barbecue restaurants, along with over 30 varieties of bourbon, scotch and whiskey brands highlighted. Beer tent also available. Live music begins at 1 p.m. Free. No phone; www.facebook.com/events/439284469582556.

Tim McGraw.

Aug. 1: Tim McGraw, 7 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. with Billy Currington and Chase Bryant. $68, $27 lawn. 800-745-3000; www.riverbend.org.

Aug. 1: Milford Street Eats Festival, 3-10 p.m., Chamber Drive, 701 Chamber Drive, Milford. Features over 20 food trucks and music from Fathead Davis Band and Flip Cup All-Stars. Beers from Mt Carmel Brewery, Madtree Brewing Company and Old Firehouse Brewery. Free. 513-831-2411; www.milfordstreeteats.com.

Aug. 1: Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Summer Series, 7:30 p.m., Devou Park, 1344 Audubon Road, Covington. Amphitheater. 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. “Zoot Suit Riot.” Covington Devou-Doo Daddies jumps and jives with sounds of 1990’s Swing Revival. Free, $5 suggested donation. 859-431-6216; www.kyso.org.

Aug. 1: Wild for Pets Festival, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Jungle Jim’s International Market, 5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield. Garden Center. Explore latest animal products in pet-friendly environment. Bring cats, dogs or birds. Vendor booths, pet costume contest, information, music, food trucks, petting zoo and more. Rain or shine. $6, $2 children. 513-674-6000; www.junglejims.com.

Aug. 1: Coal Chamber, 7 p.m., Bogart’s, 2621 Vine St., Corryville. With Fear Factory, Jasta, Saint Ridley, Madlife. $20. 513-281-8400; www.bogarts.com.

Aug. 1: Night Nation Run, 8:30 p.m., Kentucky Speedway, 1 Speedway Drive, Sparta. World’s first running music festival. Run, walk, skip or dance your way through illuminated racecourse with multiple DJ stages and main stage after-party. Benefits Stand Up 2 Cancer. $60. 859-578-2300; www.kentuckyspeedway.com.

Everything Thomas at EnterTRAINment Junction in West Chester.

Aug. 1-Sept. 13: Everything Thomas, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, EnterTrainment Junction, 7379 Squire Court, West Chester Township. Celebration of Thomas the Train with several Thomas train layouts, videos, scavenger hunts, and crafts. $15.95 do-it-all, $13.95, $11.95 seniors, $9.95 children, free ages 2 and under. 513-898-8000; www.entertrainmentjunction.com.

Aug. 1: Rich Robinson Acoustic, 9 p.m., The Southgate House Revival, 111 E. Sixth St., Newport. Black Crowes guitarist tours in support of new album “The Ceaseless Sight.” $20, $15 advance. 859-431-2201; www.ticketfly.com/event/891929.

Aug. 1: Fright Night Campout, 7 p.m.-8 a.m., Big Bone Lick State Park, 3380 Beaver Road, Union. High impact, interactive camp game playoff where you compete against monsters and fellow campers. You live in horror movie and all you have to do is survive. $95, $85, $75. Reservations required. 859-384-3522; frightnightscampout.com.

Aug. 1: Shakespeare in the Park, 7 p.m., Harry Whiting Brown Community Center, 34 Village Square, Glendale. New production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Presented by Cincinnati Shakespeare Company. Free. 513-771-0333; www.cincyshakes.com.

Aug. 1: 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.

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

Aug. 1-2: Gerber Cincinnati Baby and Beyond Expo, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville. Discover latest baby and parenting products, services and activities. Over 200 baby and children’s boutiques. $8, kids under 12 free with paying adult. 513-771-7744; cincinnatibabyandbeyondexpo.com.

Paddlefest festivities starting at Coney Island and finishing Downtown.

Aug. 2: Ohio River Paddlefest, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. Benefits Green Umbrella. Races begin at Coney Island and end at the Public Landing downtown for Finish Line Festival. 513-787-5755; www.ohioriverpaddlefest.org.

Aug. 2: Creedence Clearwater Revisited, 7 p.m., Lawrenceburg Event Center, 91 Walnut St., Lawrenceburg. $65, $45 plus fees. 800-745-3000.

Kid Rock.

Aug. 2: Kid Rock with Foreigner, 6:45 p.m., Riverbend Music Center, 6295 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township. $20 plus fees. 800-745-3000; www.riverbend.org.

Aug. 2: Global Water Dances, 11 a.m., Yeatman’s Cove, 805 Pete Rose Way, Downtown. Serpentine Wall between Purple Bridge and Suspension Bridge. Global Water Dances takes place in over 70 global cities. Cincinnati’s participants pay homage to Ohio River at 11 a.m. Fluid dance, world beat music during Paddlefest. Free. 513-484-0746; www.facebook.com/globalwaterdances-cincinnati.

Aug. 2: Delhi in Bloom and The Language of Flowers, 12:30-3 p.m., Delhi Historical Society Farmhouse Museum, 468 Anderson Ferry Road, Delhi Township. Learn history of Delhi Township through its floriculture with new exhibits. Delhi in Bloom explains how grapes, growers and greenhouses shaped history of Delhi Township and The Language of Flowers explores Victorian’s love of flowers. Through Nov. 26, 2017. Free. 513-720-0942; www.delhihistoricalsociety.org.

Flying Circus model aircraft air show at the Butler County Airport.

Aug. 2: Flying Circus, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Butler County Regional Airport, 2820 Bobmeyer Road, Fairfield. Radio controlled model air show. Concessions available. Parking costs extra. Benefits Spina Bifida Coalition of Cincinnati. Free. 513-608-8521; rcflyingcircus.com.

Aug. 2: OTR Performs, 6-8 p.m., Washington Park, 1230 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine. Cincinnati Shakespeare Company presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Free. 513-352-4080; washingtonpark.org.

Aug. 2: Just Another Craft Beer Festival, 2-6 p.m., Thirsty’s Oasis, 5579A Ohio 741, Mason. Showcasing over 25 Ohio breweries. Over 80 local crafts will be on tap, along with several local vendors. Pig Roast provided by Luigi’s Olde World Market. Live entertainment. Ages 21 and up. Benefits Artswave. VIP 1-2 p.m. $45. Reservations recommended. 513-492-7105; www.justanothercraftbeerfestival.com.

Aug. 2: Art on Vine, noon-6 p.m., Fountain Square, Fifth and Vine streets, Downtown. Up to 40 local artists displaying and selling fine arts and handmade goods. Free. 513-208-9192.

Aug. 2: Cincinnati Reds Baseball Schedule, 1:10 p.m., Great American Ball Park, 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Downtown. vs. Pirates. $5 and up. 513-381-7337; www.reds.com.