Over-the-Rhine National Night Out
Tuesday, August 3, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Findlay Market, Farmer's Shed
Enjoy an evening backing the Blue with local law enforcement officers at Findlay Market. With demonstrations of Cincinnati's Emergency Equipment, National Night Out is an annual event that involves all segments of the community in building a healthier, safer community. An irresistible event once you include ice cream, live music and more. For more information please contact the OTR Chamber at (513) 241-2690.
World's Longest Yard Sale
Thursday, August 5 - Sunday, August 8
Picture 675 miles of dumpster diving for hidden treaures along U.S. Route 127 that spans from Michigan to Alabama, then through MainStrasse Village in Covington. Haggle for a vintage Howdy Doody doll or stock up on classic metal beer signs to adorn your basement wet bar. For more information, visit The 127 Sale website.
Arthole's Real Hot Toy Show
Friday, August 6, 6:00 -9:00 p.m.
Prairie Gallery, Northside
Prairie Gallery will open a show by Arthole, a collaboration between Cincinnati artists Kenton Brett, Emily Caito, David Jarred, John Hancock, Aaron Kent and Bekka Sage. Arthole’s Real Hot Toy Show will feature handmade toys, videos and an interactive installation the evening of the opening featuring the "brown gallery," a mini art gallery completely contained inside of a portable toilet which will be installed on Hamilton Avenue in front of Prairie. The work installed in Prairie's main gallery space typifies Arthole's playful take on traditional object based art. The run of the show, which concludes on September 18, will be open to the public during regular gallery hours following the opening, which are Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit Prairie's website.
Pig Roast to benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Saturday, August 7, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
The Famous Neon's Unplugged, Main Street
The best BBQ in Cincinnati and the best outdoor courtyard bar in Cincinnati are teaming up to help benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. And they're throwing in drinks tickets from Neon's plus a cake and some chocolates from the pastry chef of Jean Robert's former restaurant group. The evening will benefit Clint Watson's campaign for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to help control and cure Cystic Fibrosis. $18 for full dinner, drinks and donation to the foundation. Not to mention a perfect midsummer night playing bocce ball under the stars. More information here.
Second Sunday in OTR
Sunday, August 8, noon-5:00 p.m.
Downtown, Main Street
A hip and eclectic neighborhood event, Second Sunday includes a street fair with over 60 craft and food vendors and live deejays spinning vinyl all afternoon, a biergarten with live music at Neon's, a free yoga session at 12:30 p.m., a Samba parade at 1:30 p.m. and a tasting with local celebrity chefs Jose Salazar and Summer Genetti from The Palace. It's unlikely you read that list and didn't see something that piqued your cultural interest. More here.
Downtown Cincinnati Restaurant Week
Monday, August 9-Sunday, August 15
Visit over 15 of the Cincinnati's culinary gems this week without overextending your grub budget for the second annual Downtown Cincinnati Restaurant Week. For $35 you can savor a pre-fixe 3-course gourmet meal, choosing from red gazpacho at Daveed's, house cured duck prosciutto at Orchid's or chocolate chipotle mousse at Bootsy's. This is a fantastic opportunity to sample the flavors of the city at a fiscally responsible price point. View the list of participating restaurants and menus here. Bon appétit.
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